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SAN DIEGO - Chargers head coach Mike McCoy should have the healthiest team he's fielded since the opening of the regular season heading into Sunday's contest against the Oakland Raiders. Running back Ryan Mathews (knee), inside linebacker Ma...Blog | November 14, 2014
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SAN DIEGO -- For the first time since suffering a fractured right foot at Buffalo in Week 3, inside linebacker Manti Te'o was in a helmet and shoulder pads practicing with the San Diego Chargers on Wednesday. The Notre Dame product missed six game...Blog | November 12, 2014
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SAN DIEGO -- Every-down running back Ryan Mathews, inside linebacker Manti Te'o, safety Jahleel Addae, and outside linebackers Jeremiah Attaochu and Melvin Ingram are all expected to return from various injuries and practice this week. Having thos...Blog | November 10, 2014
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SAN DIEGO -- Cornerback Jason Verrett and linebacker Manti Te'o have been ruled out for Sunday's game at the Miami Dolphins, and safety Jahleel Addae has not practiced all week due to a concussion. He's listed as doubtful, although there's a chance h...Blog | October 31, 2014
Notre Dame, FSU live up to billing after 2011 meetingMatt Fortuna
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- They weren't supposed to be back like this. Not so soon. Not this powerful. Notre Dame and Florida State had entered the 2011 Champs Sports Bowl as perennial underachievers, in the second years under their respective head coach...Blog | October 17, 2014
Brandon Flowers does not practice, hopeful to play against Chiefs...Eric D. Williams
SAN DIEGO -- Cornerback Brandon Flowers was one of five players who did not practice for the San Diego Chargers on Wednesday. Joining Flowers as a spectator include outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (hamstring), inside linebacker Manti Te'o (fo...Blog | October 15, 2014
Manti Te'o of San Diego Chargers frustrated by third foot injury ...Eric D. Williams
Manti Te'o couldn't identify at what point during last week's game against the Buffalo Bills he suffered his third foot injury in 13 months, nor does he have a specific timetable on when he will return to the field.Story | Conversation | September 24, 2014
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ESPN Chargers reporter Eric D. Williams talks about Manti Te'o's foot injury and the long-term plan....Blog | September 24, 2014
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San Diego Chargers linebacker Manti Te'o has a fractured right foot and is expected to miss significant time, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday night.Story | Conversation | September 22, 2014
Lissemore, T'eo limited on FridayEric D. Williams
SAN DIEGO - As the San Diego Chargers prepare for the team's season opener Monday night against the Arizona Cardinals, two potential starters appear closer to returning to action. Defensive tackle Sean Lissemore and inside linebacker Manti Te'o we...Blog | September 05, 2014
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Manti Te'o, Sean Lissemore back at practiceEric D. Williams
SAN DIEGO -- Two potential starters on the defensive side of the ball returned to practice for the San Diego Chargers on Monday, a signal the duo could play in the team's season opener against the Arizona Cardinals. Inside linebacker Manti Te'o mi...Blog | September 01, 2014
Bolts use rotation of players to replace Te'oEric D. Williams
SAN DIEGO -- With inside linebacker Manti Te'o ruled out for this week's contest against San Francisco because of a sprained left foot, the San Diego Chargers will use a rotation of players to replace the Notre Dame product. Sixth-year pro Reggie ...Blog | August 22, 2014
Manti Te'o of San Diego Chargers has sprained left foot, will not...Eric D. Williams
Chargers head coach Mike McCoy announced on Saturday that linebacker Manti Te'o has a sprained left foot, and will not play in the team's third preseason game at San Francisco next week.Story | Conversation | August 16, 2014
Te'o solid in preseason opener vs. DallasEric D. Williams
SAN DIEGO -- Much of the talk during the first two weeks of training camp for the San Diego Chargers has been the improved play of middle linebacker Manti Te'o. Selected in the second round of the 2013 draft by San Diego, Te'o struggled through a ...Blog | August 11, 2014
Embracing Everett Golson's Return for Notre DameMatt Borcas
The 2014 college football season is rapidly approaching. Are you excited? We're excited! We're also here to help you prep for the impending campaign with a steady stream of preview content. So check back daily (well, not on weeken...Blog | August 04, 2014
Expect a more instinctive Te'o in Year 2Eric D. Williams
SAN DIEGO -- Middle linebacker Manti Te'o hauled in an interception in the flat during team drills Wednesday and was inches from making a similar play Thursday. Known for taking the ball away from the offense during his time at Notre Dame, Te'o i...Blog | July 31, 2014


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From "The Social Meaning of Money," by Viviana A. Zelizer, The American Journal of Sociology, volume 95, No 2, September 1989.
Special money in the modern world may not be as easily or visibly identifiable as the shells, coins, brass rods, or stones of primitive communities, but its invisible boundaries emerge from sets of formal and informal rules that regulate is uses, allocation, sources, and quantity. How else, for instance, do we distinguish a bribe from a tribute or a donation, a wage from an honorarium, or an allowance from a salary? True, there are quantitative differences among these various payments. But surely, the special vocabulary conveys much more than diverse amounts. Detached from its qualitative differences, the world of money becomes undecipherable.
The model of special monies thus challenges the traditional utilitarian model of market money by introducing different fundamental assumptions in the understanding of money:
1. While money does serve as a key rational tool of the modern economic market, it also exists outside the sphere of the market and is profoundly shaped by cultural and social factors.
2. There are different kinds of monies; each special money is shaped by a particular set of cultural and social factors and is thus qualitatively distinct.
3. By focusing exclusively on money as a market phenomenon, it fails to capture the very complex range of characteristics of money as a nonmarket medium.
4. The assumed dichotomy between a utilitarian money and non-pecuniary values is false, for money under certain circumstances may be as singular and unexchangeable as the most personal object.
5. Given the assumptions above, the alleged freedom and unchecked power of money become untenable assumptions. Culture and social structure set inevitable limits to the monetization process by introducing profound controls and restrictions on the flow and liquidity of money. Extraeconomic factors systematically constrain and shape (a) the uses of money, earmarking, for instance, certain monies for specified uses; (b) the users of money, designating different people to handle specified monies; (c) the allocation system of each particular money; (d) the control of different monies; and (e) the sources of money, linking different sources to specified uses.
Even the quantity of money is regulated by more than rational market calculation. For instance, in The Philosophy of Money, Simmel suggests that money in "extraordinarily great quantities" can circumvent its "empty quantitative" nature: it becomes "imbued with that super-additum,' with fantastic possibilities that transcend the definiteness of numbers."
Even identical quantities of money do not "add up" in the same way. A $1,000 paycheck is not the same money as $1,000 stolen from a bank or $1,000 borrowed from a friend. And certain monies remain indivisible—an inheritance, for instance, or a wedding gift of money intended for the purchase of a particular kind of object. The latter is a qualitative unit that should not be spent partly for a gift and partly for groceries.
Exploring the quality of special monies does not deny money's quantifiable and instrumental characteristics but moves beyond them, suggesting very different theoretical and empirical questions from those derived from a purely economic model of market money.
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NEW YORK ( AdviceIQ) -- Economic myths are harmful to your financial health.
Investors and analysts alike look to economic conditions and trends for clues to the price direction for stocks, commodities and other investments. Often enough, however, what we think we can learn from the economy and what it actually tells us are two different things.
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"The improvement and overall stability of KDE 4.1 is due to the release of KDE 4.0, not despite KDE 4.0," Olson said. "By getting KDE 4.0 finalized and in the hands of community members and developers, we've given the tools to port and improve all of KDE's applications. KDE 4.1 has a significant number of improvements over 4.0 in only six months' time."
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) - Zynga, the creator of the popular "Farmville" game on Facebook, is close to filing an initial public offering, according to reports.
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Create a one of a kind DIY Bible Case from Dawn Lotharius for you or someone you love. With only a few materials and a couple of easy steps, you can make your very own box to protect your most cherished possession. This is a lovely craft that makes a great gift for a christening, baptism, or even a new baby.
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I started with a Paper Mache box-these can be purchased at many craft stores.
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After printing the image and tearing all around the edges, I chose to use distress inks to age it all.
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I always take an empty bottle with me and get water from a water fountain in the security area.
I have had empty bottles taken away from me in the secured area of airports. I asked what possible harm they thought I could do with a bottle that went through security empty and I was only going to fill within the secured area. They said "policy."
Civilization is fast devolving into Idiocracy.
I also feel like anyone around the kid could have taken the $5 and just charged the blanket for them. Not only did the airlines not help out but no one did. I bet no one was ever asked to help out.
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Special Message from Vic Mignogna to you guysHello guys, we have a very special message for you. Those of you who worked on the Post Card Project, well, Vic received it and he wanted to be sure you all knew how special it was to him. Vic's Panel (Mentioning the Post Card Project!)(Vic also mentions us Rangers at about 5:50!)From Vic: WOW. I am completely blown away by the wonderful gifts and amazing artwork you sent for my birthday! I wasn't expecting it at all, and when I opened the envelope and saw all the beautiful art, I was humbled and moved beyond words. In moments like this, I ask myself what I ever did to deserve such kindness from so many. Please know that I did not take one single gift for granted… I am so grateful for each of you and your kindness to me!!Much ranger lovbe!Vic-----
Voice Actor Birthdays: OctoberHere's the big old Birthday Topic for all the Voice Actors that have the same Birthday Month! Let's all give them some love this month!(We're aware that we are not listing all of their roles and that's what Wiki's for! Please don't remind us, we know. )October 5: The 5th is the Birthday of one of our awesome Voice Actresses, Monica Rial!You guys might know Monica Rial as the voice of Lyra from Fullmetal Alchemist, May Chang from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Renge Houshakuji from Ouran High School Host Club, Mey-Rin from Black Butler, Misuzu Kamio from Air, and Ayumi Yoshida from Detective Conan. HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY MONICA! October 8: The 8th is the Birthday of one of our awesome Voice Actresses, Jamie Marchi!You guys might know Jamie Marchi as the voice of Rick from Fullmetal Alchemist, Rinslet "Rins" Walker fro
Birthdays: Luci ChristianToday is the Birthday of one of our awesome Voice Actresses, Luci Christian!!! You guys might know Luci Christian as the voice of Wrath from Fullmetal Alchemist, Truth from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Mitsukuni "Hunny" Haninozuka from Ouran High School Host Club, Alois "Jim Macken" Trancy from Black Butler 2, and Ahiru "Princess Tutu, Duck" from Princess Tutu. HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUCI! If you guys wanna see what other Voice Actors/Actresses are having Birthdays, we'll update as they come along. There is also a List on the front Page.~Speedy
Current Finished Projects (And Vic's Reactions!)Hey you awesome Rangers!! You have probably already seen these if you've been in the DA Rangers a while. We actually have these links on the front page but a few of you have asked me for them. So I thought, why not feature them here journal style? For those of you new to the DA Rangers, we often create "Projects" to give to Vic Mignogna (We're also starting some gifts for other awesome voice actors.) We then present the Gifts to Vic on behalf of the DA Rangers and we sometimes record his reaction, so those who were a part of it get to see how excited he gets. We just make the Projects to bring him some joy, and cause creating things for other people is fun! It's just an added bonus Vic often acts like a kid on Christmas whenever we give him something. Soooo, press the images below to see the different Projects and Reactions if you haven't already seen them! Or just to revisit them. You can find the Projects themselves in the Group Gallery. Have fun!<b>
Voice Actor Birthdays: MayFrom now on, we're going to have a big old Birthday Topic for all the Voice Actors that have the same Birthday Month, starting with the first Birthday of Each Month! Let's all give them some love this month!May 6: Today is the Birthday of one of our awesome Voice Actors, Wally Wingert!You guys might know Wally Wingert as the voice of Renji Abarai from Bleach, Rufus Shinra from Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, Takeshi Nakazato from Initial D, Kotetsu T. Kaburagi from Tiger & Bunny, Aoba Yamashiro from Naruto, and Hakubi from Kekkaishi. HAPPY BIRTHDAY WALLY! May 7th: Tomorrow is the Birthday of one of our awesome Voice Actresses, Christine Auten!You guys might know Christine Auten as the voice of Izumi Curtis from Fullmetal Alchemist, Sakaki from Azumanga Daioh, Fuyumi Ootori from Ouran High School Host Club, Edel from Princess Tutu, Teresa from Cl
Voice Actor Birthdays: JuneHere's the big old Birthday Topic for all the Voice Actors that have the same Birthday Month! Let's all give them some love this month!(We're aware that we are not listing all of their roles and that's what Wiki's for! Please don't remind us, we know. )June 10: The 10th is the Birthday of one of our awesome Voice Actors, Ed Blaylock!You guys might know Ed Blaylock as the voice of King Bradley from Fullmetal Alchemist, Sengoku from One Piece, Father Ozaki from Shiki, Iwamoto from Yu Yu Hakusho, Teraoka "Tompson Edwards" from Detective Conan, and Munenori Yagyu from Basilisk: Kouga Ninpou Chou. HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY ED! June 11: The 11th is the Birthday of one of our awesome Voice Actors, John Gremillion!You guys might know John Gremillion as the voice of Roa from Fullmetal Alchemist, Vrlitwhai "Britai" Kridanik from Sup
Vic Birthday PICTURE BOOK PROJECT CONCLUDED YO! This is now closed! Thank you everyone who participated! It was a fun project to work on! I will start a donation pool right away! ---So here goes. This is The Picture Book Project! We plan on taking these months to compile a book of pictures of you Rangers with birthday cards for Vic and send the huge old book to him for his birthday!!The Book will have a few Rangers per page, with a little note from their Rangers about 300 words in length, the picture itself will be a picture of one of you guys/or a whole group of you guys if you have Ranger friends, holding a big Birthday Card in front for Vic that says "Happy Birthday Vic!" which you guys will custom make. The great thing about this is that Vic gets to see all of you guys as well as your card, even though many of you live in different countries and places all over the globe. As long as you have a camera, you guys can participate in this. It's our goal to get as many o
Birthdays: Colleen ClinkenbeardToday is the Birthday of one of our awesome Voice Actresses, Colleen Clinkenbeard!!! You guys might know Colleen Clinkenbeard as the voice of Riza Hawkeye and Rosé Tomas from Fullmetal Alchemist, Luffy Monkey D. from One Piece, Ran Mouri from Detective Conan, Yuuko "The Dimensional Witch" Ichihara from xxxHOLiC, and Marie Mjolnir from Soul Eater. HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLLEEN! If you guys wanna see what other Voice Actors/Actresses are having Birthdays, we'll update as they come along. There is also a List on the front Page.~Speedy
Birthdays: Christopher SabatToday is the Birthday of one of our awesome Voice Actors, Christopher Sabat!!! You guys might know Christopher Sabat as the voice of Vegeta, Piccolo Daimao, and Yamcha from Dragon Ball Z, Kazuma Kuwabara from Yu Yu Hakusho, Kurogane from Tsubasa Chronicle, Alex Louis Armstrong from Fullmetal Alchemist, Zoro Roronoa from One Piece, and Ritsu Kasanoda from Ouran High School Host Club. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS! If you guys wanna see what other Voice Actors are having Birthdays, we'll update as they come along. There is also a List on the front Page.~Speedy
Ranger Activity: Attack On Titan Contest! [ART]Contest ended. Entries DIGITAL: :iconNireLeetsac: - :iconMehSehnaRound: - :iconkimchinicky: - :iconIsabella-Eis: - :iconAngelG93: - :iconMyRisenShadow: - Entries TRADITIONAL: :iconHarlequinChild: - :iconAbsoluteBaroque: - :iconSexyAussieKirkland: - :iconBionic-to-Automail: - :iconNeroIsHot: - Attack On Titan Levi by NeroIsHot:iconTaintedDNA: - Attack on Titan by TaintedDNA---:iconDark-Shadow-Assassin: - Levi Rivaille by Dark-Shadow-Assassin:iconDialgia55: - Attack on Titan by Dianoka:iconKhallandra: - SnK: Found his Wings by Khallandra:iconAutomailGrell: - Armin from Attack on Titan by AutomailGrell:iconusagi-chan14: - Surronded by those by usagi-chan14:iconnekoduchess: - Levi / Rivaille by nekoduchess:iconKittyninja125: - Fanart - Wings of Freedom by Kittyninja125This contest was actually suggested by a Ranger, :iconodieluvnikki: hope you all enjoy participating!This is an Art Contest. However if enough of you Cosplayers
Real-life DenmarkHe exists. In my chemistry lecture. Thank goodness he's only in my chemistry lecture.You all know Denmark, right? The tall, loud-mouthed, to-the-point, arrogant, hot-headed, oblivious, and lovable Dane? Well, someone like that sits about five seats away from me every time I go to class. He has the same upright messy sandy blonde hair as Denmark, blue eyes, tall height, loud voice, and ideal facial structure like Denmark might if he was real. In short, his looks aren't bad, either. The problem? He's just like Denmark. Oh, is he ever. He doesn't shut up. At all. He has weird friends, but thinks he's friends with everyone. He always makes sure he's around a group of girls because he thinks he can understand them. He doesn't realize he's being too loud for the people around him to hear what the professor's trying to say. He thinks he knows everything, but he's usually about halfway each time. He works hard, but he brags more than his actions carry him through the day. He's s
Devious Journal EntryI just suffered shock at advice I saw being given to a convention goer of how to keep her energy levels up while at a convention...- Hold soda in your mouth for a few seconds before swallowing it, as your mouth absorbs the sugars quicker- Drink OJ with sugar added to it- Honey sticksBasically, the advice given was "SUGAR, AND LOTS OF IT!"God.I don't know what people are taught about health in the USA, but clearly it's VERY different to the UK. People, PLEASE don't live on sugar at a convention! Not only is it bad for your teeth, but bad for your health, and it's NOT the best source of energy there is!Eating regularly and healthily, especially wholemeals, will provide you with a much healthier and long-lasting source of energy. Sure, you may get a brief rush from a Red Bull, but you'll have a crash as well. I know none of us take the best care of ourselves at cons, but at least TRY to get in a decent breakfast, lunch and dinner. And drink plenty of water!!And definitely don't ad
Recent happeningsHaha I really haven't kept up well with deviantART lately lol....I got super sick after Boston Comic Con and then it was a mad dash to finish costumes for Dragoncon... now I have a few days to recover before I head off to Germany for Connichi and to visit my parents.Here are some things of note that you should check out:If you have been watching Heroes of Cosplay, read this review about the series: Comics Alliance watched the show carefully and thoughtfully and care a lot about the Cosplay community. See what they had to say: http://comicsalliance.com/heroes-cosplay-syfy-review-commentary-video-criticism/I wrote a general post about cosplay that will hopefully help some peeps who have been struggling with things:https://www.facebook.com/yayacosplay/posts/10151592523136608I also made a funny video with my friend Jessica about cosplay:
Trying to go ProfessionalWhat would it mean if I could actually take on YouTube as a profession?Mainly it would result in 100% more videos for you guys, as well as being able to branch out and really dedicate time in production and editing.This is something I've been talking about with Kelly for a while now, and I have recently (after some serious talk) gained my mothers support in the venture.However, I can't do it for free. This is where you guys come in.1) In the last few months of 2012, I plan to push for new designs in the Parlé store. So if you'd like to support us; then please buy a t-shirt or two when they are ready to go!US STORE: http://parleproductionsusa.spreadshirt.comUK STORE: http://parleproductions.spreadshirt.co.uk2) Tell your friends about our shows, make your own videos talking about the shows. Do journals and tumblr blogs; anything to get the Parlé name out there and appealing to more people. The more people we get; the more likely this will happen.3) Although we're not ke
Featured/Vic: Two Eds are better than one!We'll occasionally Feature something AWESOME~ (This isn't at a panel, but it's just as awesome.) Two Eds are better than one! Yeah I know I've shared this before, but due to excessive squeeing on my part, I felt I needed to expose the newbies to this adorableness. Vic Mignogna, meeting his counterpart voice actor for Edward Elric, Romi Paku, who is awesome. Vic and her have a cute moment at the end mentioning the Rangers. Enjoy!~Speedy
Happy Birthday Vic Mignogna!Today is Vic Mignogna's Birthday!! Let's hear it for our Adorkable Leader of the Risembool Rangers! Vic's a big sweetheart and he seriously loved the Post Cards you guys all sent him for his Birthday! Let's take the time to have a day filled with fun and cake in honor of this swell guy! If any of you guys want to draw pictures of anime-Vic or his characters or make a cake and take pictures, or whatever you want to do to celebrate, let us know and we'll feature you!!You might also post a little "Happy Birthday" message over at the Ranger Facebook as Vic generally goes there on his birthday to see all the cool people there~Ranger Facebook~Mandy of the Original Branch a few Birthdays back made Vic a really beautiful collaborative book filled with letters to him, if you guys wanna check it out here's the link.Testimony Book for Vic -- AFW 2007<
FOR VICTORY - VIC'S REACTION!We have Vic Mignogna's reaction!!Special thanks to our Ranger :iconadorkable-mandie: Mandie for presenting the Project to him and arranging the Ranger meet-up there!For those of you who don't know, our very first comic project "For VICtory!" was completed recently, printed out, and given to Vic this weekend!! The story is about the Risembool Rangers against the Mini Skirt Army and filled with comical fun. For VICtory! - Vic's Reaction!I've probably watched this video thirty times in a row today, you can tell Vic just loves it!! I'm so proud of all you guys!! Thank you all for pertisipating in the project!! And to those who presented it!! RED DAWN!If you want to read the comic, press the button underneath! ~Speedy
Secrets On How ToAlright I guess I'm gonna make another rant, and this one's been bugging me for the longest time. And I'm going to be as BLUNT as I will be and not sugar coat anything I'm about to say.Often do I hear things like: "what custom brushes do you use""how do you achieve this blur/ focus effect""how did you get the colors to go this way and that""what technique or computer program did you use"What I rarely get asked for is:"What did you study to be more efficient at drawing.""What is an efficient way to study how to render certain types of materials""How do you practice proper lighting when painting?"and etc...Guys I'm just gonna say it now, there's no shortcut to art. I work primarily in digital mediums now but I do have a solid foundation in traditional mediums. I didn't simply go out and buy a $400 tablet and instantly got to where I am today. I use custom brushes and special effects in my pieces, but they only take up less than 3% of the overall work. There's sti
Stolen Art worksThank you to all of you for informing me about Hidden Supplies, it seems that they have taken one of my images along with many other fanart from different artist and was selling it online as well as at conventions. link to their print shopAt first I was really mad and pissed, but then I learned that they apparent gotten permission from some artist to sell their works there. I can't speak for the other artist that had their works sold by them as some clam that they did g
Christmas Giveaway!Merry Christmas Everyone!Over on my facebook I'm doing a Christmas giveaway for my followers, and I thought I would let everyone know ever here whats going on!I made three Jack Frost hoodies, 1) I'm keeping for myself 2) I'm selling 3) It's part of the giveaway!As well as the giveaway (Which you can enter by sharing, you don't need to like)I will be choosing random people from my followers list and giving away other cosplay items! (Wigs, accessories, etc) You will need to like the page to be up for the random prizes!Here is the link to the photo: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=537376329608858&set=a.202718293074665.55463.202669469746214&type=1&theaterHere is the link to my page: http://www.facebook.com/CourtoonXIIIGOOD LUCK! And MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
Aang for a Cure: FDP Charity FundraiserHello everyone!I've been thinking for the last month or so about FDP's next charity event. It's been a while since Nova's Pray for Japan campaign (relief for tsunami victims) and I figured that it might be time for another project.I've been talking for years about shaving my head to cosplay Aang. He's my favourite character in The Last Airbender, and although I've cosplayed him before that was a while ago (aka I'm not satisfied with that costume XD). To kick my ass into gear to do this, I've decided to shave my head for cancer research. Shaving off hair for cancer fundraisers is a pretty common thing to do, but this time there's a twist
when you make a donation of any size to any cancer society (I've provided links to some major ones, but feel free to donate to any local organizations or organizations in your country that I may have missed!) reply to this message and include 1) Where you made a donation to 2) Who you want to shave Aang's head: Sokka, Zuko, Azula, Katara or Toph
Cosplay 2012 Reflection and Cosplay Plans of 2013!Cosplay 2012 ReflectionSince I haven't had much chance to sew or cosplay this semester and since it's already November (wow!) my cosplay year of 2012 is coming to a close. Here's a quick summary of the cosplays I've completed this year:America (Axis Powers Hetalia) - debuted Taiyou Con 2012Tsunashi Takuto, Ginga Bishounen (Star Driver: Kagayaki no Takuto) - debuted Phoenix Comicon 2012Oliver (VOCALOID 3) - debuted Phoenix Comicon 2012Ciel Phantomhive, Ciel In Wonderland (Kuroshitsuji OVA) - debuted Anime Expo 2012Len Kagamine, Servant of Evil (VOCALOID 2) - debuted Anime Expo 2012Allen Walker, Crown Clown (D. Gray-Man) - debuted Anime Expo 2012(secret cosplay for 2012)That's a total of six costumes! What a busy year for me! But I'm kind of proud of myself that I was able to accomplish all
A public service announcementYes, I tan myself for Katara, and a few of my other costumes. No, it is not black-face. It is done with NO racist intentions or any "imitation" of a race (Water Tribe isn't a race). The makeup I use is a natural tan color that I could (and have, darker actually) naturally reach if I spent any time outside.It is not "putting on and taking off a race".I simply tan myself in order to make my skin tone MORE SIMILAR to my favorite character I absolutely love. I find it RESPECTFUL to the character to not white wash her. No, I'm not going to choose another character if that one is my favorite. I don't see her for her skin tone, I see her for what an amazing personality she has and the similarities I share with her.Do not harass me and call me racist. I will not be nice to you in response. I am not going to stop cosplaying my favorite characters the way I think is more respectful to portray them because
PARLE PRIDE!If you'd like to pimp out some Parle Pride or show support for the shows, well you can now get some pretty professional looking shirts, bags and badges!USA/CANADA STORE: http://parleproductionsusa.spreadshirt.comUK/EUROPE: http://parleproductions.spreadshirt.co.ukWe have stuff from the Marauders, Some Assembly Required, Demyx Time, Sora Show and Stuck in Savannah, as well as some awesome Parlé stuff.Please do check it out! I've ordered myself a load of stuff! Ha ha!
Happy Birthday, Alois!! [2012]It's Alois' birthday again, everyone!! Let's all wish a very happy birthday to our favorite blond aristocrat~!Sooo, question time:• Do you have any plans for the day? Are you going to do anything special today?• What would you give Alois as a present if you could?:iconlovepurpleplz: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALOIS TRANCY!! :iconlovepurpleplz:
Avengers!Loki Cosplay FAQI've been getting sooooo many notes/messages as of late about this cosplay I have made. Usually all regarding the same questions.So instead of answering a ton of times, I will answer it right here, and on a Tumblr post - http://kidofmischief.tumblr.com/post/29383989901/avengers-loki-cosplay-faq]]If I get any more repetitive questions I'll add them onto both lists.Prepare for a long post.Work-In-Progress Photo's -> http://kidofmischief.tumblr.com/tagged/loki-cosplay-wipQuestions:I. How'd you make it?II. How'd you make the pattern?III. What type of leather did you use?IV. How much did it cost?V. Can I make it cheaper?VI. How long did it take to make it?VII. Do you commission your Loki cosplay? ----------------------------------------------------------I. How'd you make it?This question always confuses me the most with any cosplay...Mainly because usually SO much work g
Voice Actor Birthdays: AugustHere's the big old Birthday Topic for all the Voice Actors that have the same Birthday Month! Let's all give them some love this month!(We're aware that we are not listing all of their roles and that's what Wiki's for! Please don't remind us, we know. )August 3: The 3rd is the Birthday of one of our awesome Voice Actors, Travis Willingham!You guys might know Travis Willingham as the voice of Roy Mustang from Fullmetal Alchemist, Ginko from Mushishi, Takashi "Mori" Morinozuka from Ouran High School Host Club, Yu Kanda from D.Gray-man, Ace Portgas D. from One Piece, and Toga Yagari from Vampire Knight. HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY TRAVIS! August 13: The 13th is the Birthday of one of our awesome Voice Actors, Michael Sinterniklaas!You guys might know Michael Sinterniklaas as the voice of Leo from Fullmetal Alchemist, Luppi Antenor<
Vic-Risembool Rangers
Travis-Miniskirt Army
Todd- Team Haberkorn
All born in the same month
Yay! I learned something new today!!!!!!!
Vic's b day is in august mine is in December-
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Dress up parties for girls, themes include princess tea party, tea party, diva party, spa girls party, alice in wonderland, fancy nancy, under the sea tea party or fairy tea party! We come to your location and bring all the magical decorations and fun activities to entertain your guests. All the girls get a party favor and have a special tea party with manner lessons, decorate a craft, play a game, hear a story,walk the red carpet, and fun trivia. All parties are approx. 2 hours. We service the Los Angeles, Inland Empire, Riverside, San Diego, and Orange County areas. Can accommodate your special requests prices range from $200.00 and up rent a party and do it your self as well or have a hostess come to you and entertain. Rent party props Children's dress up tea parties, kids tea parties, princess tea party, fairy tea party, diva party, spa party for girls, dress up parties, birthday parties, girl scouts, brownies, daisy's, mommy and me tea parties, graduation parties, themed parties, glamor party,
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Birthday & Event Parties We will make your party a memorable party full of fun. We have many themes for your party from which you can elect one of your favorite themes. You can just relax and have fun in your party by taking pictures and videos, and all the setup, service and after party cleanup is done by our Oodles staff. • 2 full hours of fun! - We provide full use of our state of the art facility for YOUR guests only! • Star of the show! - We make our special guest feel like a star! Crown & throne included! • Activities and more! - No matter the age, we provide an action-packed day for your celebration. • All Parties include 2 party hosts, 2 hour use of facility, tables, chairs, set-up & clean up. • All parties are based on an attendance of 20 and more kids. • Birthday child gets a free kids gym class for a month! • You can bring your own food for your guests. • Unlimited free play for 2 hrs. No coupons or tokens needed. • Special souvenir for all kids and special gift for birthday child! • Circle time, ball pit & plenty of games. Separate dining room. • No matter the event, we guarantee OODLES of fun!!! Package #1 $199- Exclusive use of facility including our 2 world class party hosts. Guest provides all food, cake, drinks, paper utensils and decorations. Package #2 $299- Includes package #1 and we provide pizza (3 Large), juice, paper utensils, decorations, birthday cake & 1 free oodles kids gym class for each child. Package #3 $399- Includes package #1 & #2. We provide pizza (6 Large), juice, soda, paper utensils, decoration, birthday cake & 2 free oodles kids gym class for each child. You should deposit an amount of $100 to guarantee your party date and time. This amount will be non-refundable. Add-ons: • Themed Parties - $75 • Additional Hour - $75/hour • Additional Child - $5 (above 20 count) • Art & Clay House Theme - $15 Perchild) • Face Painting - $55 • Suggest your own add-ons (price varies) • If kids count is less than 20 - $10 /kid, $5 /adult. Food, Cake extra.
6568 Reefton Ave, Cypress, CA
My product is a baby shower memory guest book. It is a combination guest book for guests names and gifts, autograph book, messages written by guests to the honoree, and photo album, pictures of the event. The book are hard cover, 8 1/2 by 11. They are handmade and laminated. There is color printing inside and outside. The books are a safe in which family memories of a special event can be passed from one generation to the next. They also are an event activity to enhance the occasion. Therefore, messages will written to the honoree during the shower.
369 E. 17th St. Costa Mesa, CA, 27741 Crown Valley Parkway -Mission Viejo, CA, Costa Mesa And Mission Viejo, CA
Bold Girlz is the number one girls' birthday party place in Orange County offering fashion theme birthday parties, rock star parties, spa parties, hair and makeup services. We have a fashion runway and a private party room/beauty salon for the perfect girl party. We also offer Mobile parties serving Orange County, CA
3450 E. Spring Street #112, Long Beach, CA
The Glam Factory is an upscale boutique venue is perfect for girl's birthday parties (makeover parties, diva parties, etc.), bridal party makeovers, bridal showers, baby showers, business networking mixers, cocktail parties, and more! Our girls parties start at only $25 per diva (which includes makeup application and Shirley Temples).
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Bexx Secret Garden is a unique boutique event space, hidden in the middle of the bustling NOHO Arts District. It's a charming garden with three covered patio area's with a bar and lounge area.. It is 1,521 square feet in total total. We can accommodate 35-40 seated guests, 50-55 cocktails style seating. It's a perfect venue for bridal and baby showers, small intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, private dinners, business meetings & luncheons.
9053 Nemo Street, West Hollywood, CA
Beautiful outdoor oasis in the heart of Norma Triangle in West Hollywood. This private patio is 500 sq ft surrounded by a lush tropical garden. This intimate space is perfect for private classes, workshops, meetings, and intimate parties. Private entrance is available. Lighting, outdoor music, tables, chairs, free WiFi, and mats are available. The overhead terrace can be covered for shade or exposed for additional sunlight. Restroom is available. Limited free onsite parking. Valet is also available.
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My Beauty- Mobile Style Studio is perfect for girls' parties! Girls will enjoy spa facials, make-up not fake-up lessons, mini manis, fashion styling, make your own body scrub, jewelry designing and more- a professional photoshoot makes for an unforgettable experience! Whether it is a birthday, sweet 16, quincenera, bat mitzvah, prom or graduation- we bring our super unique, mobile style studio to you. 35ft long and fully equipped with running water, power, mini kitchen, lounge and 10 workshop stations, we pull right to your doorstep, delivering an unforgettable experience!
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Talk about Flexible Space! Boogiezone Utopia - Laboratory for the Creative Arts is situated in Old Town Torrance. This 7 Room, 14,000 Square foot gem will create the perfect backdrop for your party or function or provide the atmosphere you need for any event you can think of. Easily accessible to all of the South Bay and Greater Los Angeles, Boogiezone Utopia is close to the 110 and 405 Freeways off of Carson Street in Torrance. Short or long term rental options are available. Contact us today with questions, interest or to set up a guided tour!
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Because "Girls just wanna have fun!" We provide the Ultimate theme parties for girls. We have spa, luau, tropical, fashion, princess, tea parties, glamour, mother and daughter, rock star, pop star, custom and so much more. We specialize in making your girl-centric event completely unique. We promise a once in a lifetime experience filled with laughs, memories, and whatever you like best.
8200 Haven Ave # 103, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Unique to California's Inland Empire, the HourGlass Art & Wine Gallery is a one of a kind social gathering place hosting both business and special events. Located in the heart of the beautiful city of Rancho Cucamonga, we invite you to come and experience our elegant venue and relax and enjoy the ambiance of fine art, as well as wines from around the world. We host weddings, bridal showers, rehearsal dinner, bachelorette parties, anniversaries and birthdays, book signings and more, Call Your event in today. 909-941-9300 • www.hourglassartgallery.com
9450 7th Street Suite M, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Our beautiful 2000 Sq ft location is the perfect place for you to host your next event! The ballroom features beautiful dark wood floors, a food preparation area, plenty of space and tons of parking. Our professional dancers can also provide entertainment for your party, whether it be an entertaining group class for your guests to participate in, or beautiful performances of dances of your choosing to create an amazing show! Wedding Receptions Birthday Parties Graduations Dance Parties Much More! We also offer party rentals. Tables, chairs, linens, etc at great prices with NO DELIVERY OR SETUP FEES!!! Call us today to schedule a consultation!
3281 E. Guasti Rd, Ontario, CA
Luxe Halls has two banquet halls to choose from: Rancho Cucamonga and the Diamond Bar. - Outside food allowed - Liquor, Beer & Wine allowed - Max Capacity: 450 Banquet halls include: - Chairs - Tables - Linens - Chair covers - Centerpieces - Silverwares - Glasswares - Sashes Napkins
3400 Shelby Ave., Ontario, CA
Best Western Plus InnSuites Airpark Ontario is an ideal location for business meetings, weekend getaways, family reunions, sport teams, and birthday parties. We can comfortably accommodate 10-150 persons. We offer high speed internet, limited free fax, copies, and business support services to meet your needs. We also offer a variety of free guest services, heated pool and hot tub year-round, P.J.'s breakfast cafe with free breakfast buffet, fitness center, business center, free evening social hour, free shuttle service within a 5-mile radius. We also have 150 suite rooms to accommodate you and your guest with a microwave, refrigerator, bottle water, and 37" flat screen tv in all the rooms. Why not have your next event at the Best Western InnSuites Airpark Ontario where our friendly and helpful staff are dedicated to making your stay enjoyable and comfortable.
207 E. Foothill Boulevard, Upland, CA
Laser Island is Upland's premier family entertainment center, with a 4,000 sq.ft. indoor Laser Tag arena and video arcade. For outdoor adventurers, Laser Island offers 9 holes of challenging Tiki Golf and the towering 20 ft. CoCo Climb. Feed your hunger at Laser Island's full-service café. We offer a large variety of menu items such as, delicious pizza, zesty hot sandwiches, crisp garden salads and more, all freshly prepared to your liking. Laser Island is the place to be for birthday and team parties, field trips, summer camps, fundraisers and special events.
3215 Corridor Drive, Mira Loma, CA
Indoor Kart Racing for birthday, bachelor party's and "Arrive and Drive" Racing. Great for ages 10 to 50 years old. Corporate Events and Team building events for small and large company's! Bring your friends and family or just race with others! Race gas powered race karts that can reach speeds of 40mph!
3329 Lynoak Dr., Claremont, CA
Event and wedding planner with own access to venues in areas and also has own venue in Upland - Heavenly Hills Home. A refection of a Mediterranean/Italian getaway. Provides theme weddings and showers - loves to serve all people know matter what the budget! Does much of the decor - has professionals to give outstanding service. For questions and prices to fit you please call!
1642 w 27th st, San Bernardino, CA
Lights Rancho Linda sits on 4 beautiful acres of western and ranch style property. Complete with big open patios, chairs, tables and umbrellas all surrounded by gorgeous gardens and themed decor. Original chuck, water, and coach wagons sit on display along the patios, gardens and walk ways. We have a complete horse shoe pit, gazebos and orchards and even a 50 foot operating windmill. We have surround sound PA speakers and microphones on site. Great for parties, showers, church or school gathering of all kinds. We offer full catering, meal and drink options, finger foods, coffee, snacks, fruits etc. Fully functioning kitchen on site. We have themed decorations and accessories for all kinds of themed parties and showers. Come tour our grounds and see where you can have your next party, shower, or event at Lights Rancho Linda!
12356 Central Avenue, Chino, CA
Family Entertainment venue including roller skating, mini bowling, bumper cards and arcade. We have private rooms including a glow room for kids. We also have facility rentals and fundraiser opportunities for schools, sports groups and religious organizations.
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WWE hires Charlie Sheen for TV's 'Raw'
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Christopher Polk/Getty ImagesCharlie Sheen, whose TV show comes out this week, was hired for WWE as social media ambassador.WWE has announced Charlie Sheen, star of the FX comedy series "Anger Management," as the social media ambassador for Monday Night "Raw's" historic 1,000th episode live on July 23 on USA Network. Sheen will tweet during Raw, providing commentary on the night's action to his 7.5 million Twitter followers. Sheen has more than 12 million fans combined on the social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. WWE fans and Sheen followers will be able to ask the actor questions during the broadcast via Twitter using the #SheenGetsRaw hashtag.
In "Anger Management," Sheen stars as "Charlie," a non-traditional therapist specializing in anger management. He has a successful private practice, holding sessions with his group of primary patients each week, as well as performing pro bono counseling for an inmate group at a state prison. Selma Blair, Shawnee Smith, Daniela Bobadilla, Michael Arden and Noureen DeWulf co-star.
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My daughter turned nine in February. She started have growing pains in her breast area at seven and by eight she started to develop. I have been buying her training bras for a year now. Her body is curvier and plump around the hips and thighs. I am freakin out, especially after reading that pre-puberty usually starts at 11.
She has also been complaining of pain in her lower abdomen. Her symptoms sound like cramps. I haven't told her my thoughts about her pain, yet. I have talked to her about "periods", puberty, and a bit about reproduction. She knows a girl at school who is nine and started her period, so she has begun to connect the dots. Without my suggestions she said, "Mom, what if I start my period soon?" Frankly, she seems exited about it. I think if it happens we are somewhat prepared.
I am just wondering if this is typical or is she early bloomer with breasts and a growth spurt at nine?
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Olivia is 8 and complaining of breast pain for the last week or so. She is a heavier child so I thought it showed up more in her chest but once she started complaining, I knew it was more than weight! Yikes!!!
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I guess though that in the grand scheme of things of raising a daughter though, bras and breasts are just the tip of the iceberg...we better brace ourselves :-)


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Hey Tynan. I know you are a big fan of wool clothes so I figured I would share these cool wool shorts I found. I have had them for 3 weeks now. The material seems very high quality as does the stitching. I have worn them for about 6 days so far in the summer heat (I'm in Austin) and they don't smell at all yet. The ones I got are the "delivery" shorts. They are cut like bike messenger shorts and taper towards the bottom. They have other cuts and patters though.
Do you have another brand of wool shorts that you like?
NAU Delivery Short
I've been digging around the web for wool clothes suitable for my tropical climate and I'm pretty close to ordering a pair of these Nau shorts, but I came across another wool long shorts offering, from Ibex, that I'll add to this post:http://shop.ibex.com/Outlet/Mens/Commuter-Knicker I don't like the styling of the Ibex shorts too much, but the looser fit and pockets might be appealing for other people. The reviews on this page are cautionary concerning the durability of the crotch fabric:http://www.buzzillions.com/reviews/men-ibex-ms-commuter-knicker-reviews I avoid wearing black clothing as a matter of personal fashion preference, so it's frustrating to find such limited options on the market. I could live with the dark grey of the Nau shorts, but I think I might just try getting someone to sew some custom wool shorts from scratch, or try it myself.
I normally hate socks. Before smartwool I had only 4 pair, which I wore only when exercising. My main criteria when buying shoes (and I have gone through phases where I have bought lots of shoes), is to buy shoes that don't require socks. So if you can tolerate the thought of socks, you're already a step ahead of me.
For some reason, I like textiles more than your average 25 year old. I think that wool is an amazing material and I have read about it extensively. It is an excellent insulator, which means that it keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The fibers are very strong, so it can't be flattened over time like cotton (that's why wool rugs are so popular). It has natural oils that repel dirt. It wicks away moisture and can hold up to 1/3 of its weight in water before feeling wet. It even absorbs odors.
When I heard about Smartwool socks, I wasn't excited. I had a pair of wool socks before, but they were far too itchy and thick for me. I read that these socks were used on Everest, though, and that they weren't itchy. I had to try them for myself.
Choosing to wear wool has a multitude of benefits. From an environmental standpoint, it is far more sustainable for the earth. Wool is a plentiful resource that is extremely easy to produce. It is also much better for wearing for a number of reasons. It repels odor, dries fast, is warm in the winter, and cool in the summer. In addition, wool naturally has flame retardant properties, which means that it doesn't have to get sprayed down with carcinogenic flame retardant petrochemicals.
When looking at using wool and other animal products, many people will cite the cruelty to animals that is usually practiced by multinational corporations like Cargill or Tyson. I completely agree that these practices are abhorrent and deserve no place in our society. Yet there are ways of farming that are humane for the animals, like letting them out to pasture, eating grass, and getting to be outside. And even when killing the animals, local farmers tend to make it as quick and painless as possible. Moving on from that, I feel like using wool is one of the easiest ways to produce quality materials. You basically can just shave off the wool of the sheep each spring. We get the wool to use for clothing, and they get to stay cool for the summer, while growing back their coat for the winter.
A number of problems are bypassed. No big machinery is needed for farming like you need with cotton. There is no threat of having to deal with GMO's fibers that carry their own toxic load. Raising the sheep on pastures is renewable because their waste fertilizes the ground, and nature grows their food with ease. It also bypasses the whole synthetic clothing industry that is derived from petrochemicals. These products don't usually last as long as natural ones, and are environmentally damaging to create, and have possible hazards of wearing them against your skin all day.
The natural properties of wool are so awesome, I don't know why anybody would choose to wear anything else. You can wear wool clothing for up to two weeks in between washes and not have to worry about your clothing smelling bad. This reduces the amount the amount of time and money we spend washing our clothes, and increases the lifespan of the clothing item. The next benefit is that wool dries way faster than cotton does and works to repel water, instead of absorb it all in. This makes it really easy to air dry your clothes instead of using a dryer, and also means that if you get caught in the rain, it will take less time for your clothes to dry out. I can't say I know how it does this, but wool keeps you warm in the winter, and relatively cool in the summer. Synthetic materials as well as cotton clothes don't really do this.


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Josh Bland believes that the Blackburn Rovers striker has what it takes to make a go of it in the top flight.
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Daily iPad App: Sonic CD
Honestly, I can't really profess to be that big a Sonic fan. I like and have played most of the 2D iterations of Sega's headline platformer series on the Genesis, the Game Gear, and most recently, iOS. But I'm not a superfan by any means, and if I've ever played Sonic CD before, I don't remember. I certainly never owned it (though I do remember renting a Sega CD with a friend and playing Night Trap and Sewer Shark over a few weekends).
All that said, Sonic CD, release just recently as a universal app for iOS, seems to me to be an exceptionally faithful port of what I do remember about Sonic, offering up colorful graphics, strong controls (performed with a virtual pad and jump button, and all of the standard complaints that come with virtual controls), and a great Sonic soundtrack. I do know that Sonic CD is heralded as one of the best Sonic 2D games, and this version of it comes off as a loving recreation of the original title. Especially on the iPad, these varied and well-designed worlds are big, bright, and beautiful to behold.
And Sonic CD for iOS also offers a nice mix of old-school spareness with modern features. There are achievements and online leaderboards, but they're buried in very old-school style menus and are out of the way as you play the old games. I recently said that the Grand Theft Auto port was the best console recreation I'd seen on the iPad, but Sonic CD definitely gives that title a run for its money. It's very well done.
Plus, the game's only $2.99 for the universal app, which makes this one a no-brainer. You do have to enjoy Sonic's frenzied platformer gameplay, but whether you're a Sonic CD veteran or never got a chance to play this version of the running hedgehog, this one's worth a look.
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these guys are insane.... but great to capure on a CCD/CMOS.
what shutter speed did you get this on?
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The shutter speed was about 250th/second as I recall. I locked the (auto) exposure and focus on the end of the jump ramp (which was at a frankly terrifying angle!), then panned with the action until the critical moment. Had to use the viewfinder of course (which is something like 85% of the final image - allowing me to zoom right in with confidence).
A friend and I got some prints made up at the Sony VAIO truck and took them back to the riders about 20 minutes later!
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Christy, RITA and Carol award-winning author of over forty-five novels with Tyndale, Barbour, Steeple Hill and Summerside Press. Two time Christy winner, RITA winner, she's also a multi-winner of the Inspirat
Author of dozens of traditionally published books, both fiction and nonfiction--which makes her a little crazy.
James Rubart is the best-selling and Christy award winning author of six novels. He's also a professional speaker, and marketer who helps businesses and authors.
New York Times bestselling author of over 5 million books worldwide, Ted Dekker's unique novels lure readers into a complex and exciting web of suspense, thrill, and surprise.
Founder of the Barna Group, and the author of over 50 books, mostly addressing leadership, social trends, spiritual development, and church dynamics.
Chad Allen is editorial director for Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, where he has worked for over a decade.
Claire Diaz-Ortiz is an author, speaker, and technology innovator who has been named one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company.
Kevin Kaiser lives in two worlds. In one, he's a brand strategist who's quietly working to take over the world. In the other, he's a ghost in the machine.
Derek Webb is a former member of Caedmon's Call with a reputation for being a provocative singer/songwriter, challenging the political and spiritual status quo.