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Heidi & Spencer committed to their fake marriage
Heidi Montag is denying rumors she's divorcing Spencer Pratt which must've been difficult considering they started them. Like drowning your own baby in the tub. People reports:
"I'm not moving out," Montag, 23, says. "I love Spencer with all my heart." Adds Pratt, 26: "I love my wife more now than I ever thought I could."
The end of The Hills might help in that regard. "I'm so excited The Hills are finally over so I won't be edited by anyone," Montag says. "This will be the first time people can truly see us for who we are."
It's finally time to move on, says Montag. "The Hills has told the story of struggle and of finding myself in L.A., so it's time for me to hang up all the drama like fighting and divorce talk with Spencer and become the mogul I am."
You almost have to respect Heidi and Spencer for recognizing everyone assumed The Hills finale meant the end of their sham marriage and playing the divorce card for press. Don't get me wrong, as soon as the show's over, Spencer has to return Heidi to Mattel per the term of their lease, but you almost want to believe these two can make it. But only because watching a closeted gay man get repeatedly hit in the face with ginormous tits is hilarious. "Those aren't penises!"
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Forexlive.com's Editor Adam Button on Tapering, the Fed and Gold
Benzinga Pro analyst Matthew Kanterman sat down with Forexlive.com's editor Adam Button for a radio interview.
The Fed, the ECB and Japan took center stage while the analysts discussed further the recent drop in gold concurrently as the yellow metal plunged through the $1,200 per ounce level for the first time since 2010.
No Tapering Any Time Soon
After Ben Bernanke spoke last Wednesday about the state of the economy and future tapering of the Fed's asset purchases, several Fed officials have since come out and have seemingly backtracked on Bernanke's comments. As a result, the markets have started to reverse themselves as they realize that they may have overreacted to Bernanke's statement.
In regards to Bernanke's announcement of upcoming tapering plans, Button felt that, "the market took it and ran with it as if tapering was imminent, rather than tapering was conditional."
This seems to precisely be the case. Perhaps Bernanke wasn't clear about the Fed's tapering plans, but the various Fed officials that have spoken since Bernanke's initial announcement, such as Dallas Fed president Richard Fisher and St. Louis Fed president James Bullard, have made it more clear that the Fed's tapering is not imminent.
In fact, "it isn't going to happen unless the economy is stronger, and ultimately a stronger economy means better corporate profits, it means higher stock prices," said Button. "Tapering is not a matter of when, but a matter of if the economy sees larger growth and if inflation reaches two percent. It's currently around one percent, so deflation is still a concern among the Fed and it still may be some time before we see tapering."
Inflation Fears Overdone
"It's very difficult to manufacture inflation in the current global economy with production in China so cheap for consumer goods. Manufacturing profit has such a constant downward pressure on inflation and it's very difficult for the fed to muster up an argument where we can have two percent inflation or higher at any time in the next number of years," Button stated.
After Wednesday's announcement, this recent clarification that tapering will continue has been a large factor in why the S&P 500 and Dow Jones indices have seen 3.48 percent and 3.31 percent rallies, respectively, since this Monday's lows.
Europe Looks "Soft"
Jumping across the pond, Button discussed the deteriorating state of the European economy and of European markets. "The euro especially right now looks very soft and just broke through the 200-day moving average, and the 55-day and 100-day all in the last couple of days."
The rise in peripheral bond yields in Europe is also worrisome as Spanish 10-year bond yields have crossed back over the dreaded five percent level while bond yields in Italy are on the rise. "Uncertainty in Italy in regards to politics, with the leader of the country being charged with criminal cases and the lack of coherence in policy makes it difficult to see where growth will come from."
"Europe has been relying on the ECB to create growth," he continued, "but that's just going to weigh on the euro." He also reiterated his skepticism to the concept of the euro as a single currency zone by saying, "The euro really doesn't make sense. You're not going to move a factory from Germany to Portugal."
He concluded with some harsh words as Button says that the risk of a nation leaving the euro has not disappeared. "Eventually, the risk is, that if the economies continue to flounder, that a member tries to leave the euro."
Japan Stimulus Efforts Risky
"Trying to create inflation by devaluing the yen is risky," he said when discussing the ambitious easing plans of the Bank of Japan led by new Governor Hairuhiko Kuroda and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. "The move might be helpful for companies like Sony if these companies can come back to life but they won't be the booming, cutting-edge global leaders that they were."
The Japanese yen is already off some 10 percent this year against the dollar and has declined nearly 25 percent from the lows of last August. Meanwhile, Japanese stocks have been on a tear from the lows with the Nikkei Index rallying nearly 50 percent as the government and the central bank look to bring the economy out of its lost decade.
"That's what the Fed is really worried about as well," warned Button, "this ingrained stagnation," where markets expect deflation only to make it a reality. However, recent election results in Japan could be a vote of confidence from the Japanese people for the authorities to continue with their ambitious plans to double the money supply in two years.
Gold Tumbles
As Button began to talk about gold, the yellow metal plunged below $1,200 per ounce for the first time since 2010. Button reiterated his bearish view on the yellow metal as inflation expectations remain low globally.
"That's a major level at which some major gold miners become unprofitable," said Button of the drop below $1,200 per ounce. "The momentum downward in gold, you just can't fight it. The people enamoured with gold can only take so much pain."
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Those interested to make a cameo in the rapper's latest music video can fly to Las Vegas and join the production.
Rapper Soulja Boy has offered fans the chance to star in his new music video shoot this weekend. The "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" hitmaker is heading to Las Vegas for a nightclub appearance on Sunday, September 4, and footage from the night will form part of the promo for his next single.
And he wants his loyal fans to head to the Jet at The Mirage venue to appear in the shoot. In a post on his Twitter.com page, he writes, "If you want to be in my movie meet me here in Vegas on Sunday this weekend."
Soulja Boy is prepping his third studio album which is tentatively released on October 5 this year. The first single called "Pretty Boy Swag" has been released earlier this year and the second single, which will have the music video filmed, is "Blowin' Me Kisses".


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The string of storms that devastated the Midwest over the weekend was very rare for the timing, both time of year and time of day. Gwen Ifill talks to Howard Bluestein of the University of Oklahoma about the special conditions that triggered the deadly tornadoes. Continue reading
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Brandon Davis put his Vantage GT4 on the pole turning a 1:36.362 lap, better than his next challenger by a full .15 seconds.
Monterey, CA (September 7) – Brandon Davis put the No. 7 TRG-AMR Aston Martin North America Vantage GT4 on the pole for Sunday's Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca turning a 1:36.362 lap, better than his next challenger by a full .15 seconds. Davis, who won in the GT4 two weeks ago at the Pirelli World Challenge race at Sonoma Raceway laid his lap down his third full time around the track.
In Grand-Am Rolex qualifying, Davis qualified the No. 66 Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 10th in GT class. Davis and Aston Martin factory driver Darren Turner will share driving duties in both races tomorrow.
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(Michael Jackson) Billie Jean – Sungha Jung
Sungha Jung 2nd Album 'Irony' now availble at www.sunghajung.com Sungha http played 'Billie Jean' arranged by Adam Rafferty. "Billie Jean" is a dance-pop/R&B song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was written and composed by Jackson and produced by Quincy Jones (and co-produced by Jackson) for the singer's sixth solo album, Thriller (1982). Originally disliked by Jones, the track was almost removed from the album after he and Jackson had disagreements regarding it. The song is well known for its distinctive bass line and Jackson's vocal hiccups. The song was mixed 91 times by audio engineer Bruce Swedien before he finalized the song with the second mix. The song was also promoted through Jackson's Pepsi commercials; during the filming of one commercial, Jackson's scalp was severely burned. Covered by modern artists, "Billie Jean" sealed Jackson's status as an international pop icon.
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Sungha www.sunghajung.com arranged and played 'November Rain' by Guns N Roses. Chorus effect is used for the guitar solo part for the purpose of delivering a comparable sound of the original tune. "November Rain" is a song by American rock band Guns N' Roses, written by lead singer Axl Rose and released as a single in June 1992. It appears on the album Use Your Illusion I. The music video for this song was also released in 1992, and won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Cinematography. It features a sweeping orchestral backing and is one of Guns N' Roses' longest songs. "November Rain" reached #3 in the Billboard Singles Charts.
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(Sting) Fragile – Sungha Jung (Live)
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From Sungha's 2nd sola Album 'Irony' Sunga www.sunghajung.com arranged and played 'Fragile' by Sting. Sungha Jung Trace Bundy 2011 USA Midwest Tour from Sept 29. Austin,Grapevine,Okalahoma City,Little Rock,Kansas City,Chicago and Grand Rapids.


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Last week's blackout wasn't a joke, but it reminds you of the one about a farmer who couldn't get his mule to budge and then whacked it on the head with a two-by-four. Anxious onlookers asked why, and the farmer explained that to get the animal to listen, he first had to get its attention.
We're all attentive now. Some of our cities got whacked good by the massive power failure, and we get it that far worse could be in store if we don't expand and upgrade our nation's transmission system and better regulate the flow of electricity from one part of the country to another.
Ideas about how to do this abound, and just as abundant are the obstructions. Some sections of the country are wary of how their interests might be hurt by other sections. Some people are fearful of what aggressive action could mean to the environment. Some officeholders imagine costs their constituents will resent. The list goes on, but this is why we have a Congress, isn't it _ to resolve such matters in a way that benefits the nation as a whole?
As the debate goes forward, the public needs to keep a close eye on whether the politicians are putting first things first, whether they are doing what's necessary to give the United States a reliable, adequate supply of electricity to maintain our civilization as we know it instead of getting caught up in self-serving political games. If they fail to respond honestly and alertly, public pressure should force them back where they should be. If neither happens, look for another two-by-four to come our way.
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Celebrate the Olympics with Scuba Heroes
On the eve of the Olympics Opening Ceremony, let's celebrate scuba divers who RUN! Sarah Mayers, a Brisbane Divemaster and Andy Wellsted, Course Director and Manager of Tangalooma Dive on Moreton Island are taking on the Brisbane to Bridge Challenge this September.
Sarah's been busy educating her work colleagues about the wonders of scuba diving and the need to protect the ocean. She's passionate about making more people aware and hopes they will spread the word and contribute to the cause.
"Being scuba divers, we've seen firsthand damage caused to reefs and fishlife around the world. We want everyone to be passionate about saving ocean life from destruction.
When I'm training I listen to the kookuburra's and watch the sun rise. I daydream about scuba diving in a world where global warming and pollution are under control and sharing it with our children when they are old enough to dive. The underwater world is phenomenal! We need to protect it," says Sarah.
Good luck to Sarah, Andy and their team of runners.
Will you be watching the Olympians in August? Sponsoring a fellow diver to run for the ocean? Or taking on a challenge yourself to raise much needed funds? If you'd like to join a challenge check out some of the biggest races coming up around Australia and fundraise through Everyday Hero.
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Less than two weeks after the July 16 crash of a Bristow Sikorsky S-76A+ (G-BJVX) that killed all 11 passengers and crew when the helicopter apparently lost a main rotor blade and plummeted into the waters of the North Sea, the FAA issued an emergency AD covering all S-76As, -Bs, and -Cs. Preliminary investigations using data from the helicopter's HUMS (health and usage monitoring) system traced the cause of the blade separation to a lightning strike incurred by the component in 1999. Further examination revealed an incredible coincidence.
Under the terms of the AD, operators must review their S-76 component log cards or other records needed to discover possible lightning strike damage. If a lightning strike did take place or if it cannot be determined one way or the other, then the new AD (2002-15-51) requires that blade be replaced before further flight.
But the story didn't end there. Subsequent metallurgical analysis of the rotor blade by the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) showed that the July 16 crash more likely resulted from a flaw deep within the blade that went undetected at manufacture, and that the lightning strike took place at that exact location. The blade in question was fractured at a position 76.75 in. from the blade root. The missing outer blade section was not recovered by the oil-company divers who retrieved most of the S-76A's wreckage in approximately 120 ft of water. The main rotor gearbox was recovered and found to have a broken casing. Visible evidence pointed to the fact that the gearbox, together with the rotor head, had broken away from the fuselage mountings in flight.
Examined in a lab, the main rotor blade in question was found to have begun fracturing on the upper surface in the area of the inboard edge of the scarf joint between the two-piece titanium leading-edge erosion strip. Microscopic examination of the fatigue-initiation point indicates that it had suffered intense thermal damage. "The area has the appearance of and discoloration similar to an electrical 'spot weld,'" the AAIB report read. No evidence was found of thermal damage to the surrounding composite materials, resins or paint.
In addition to the lightning strike, evidence was found of an anomaly in the scarf joint between the two titanium leading-edge erosion strips. The tip of the tang on the inboard end of the outboard erosion strip was bent and folded under the outboard end of the inboard erosion strip. This resulted in a doubling of the thickness of the erosion strip material in that area, which in turn resulted in contact between the erosion strip and the blade's titanium spar.
The rotor blade was manufactured in March 1981. In 1999, while fitted to another S-76A (G-BHBF), it was damaged in a lightning strike. At that time the blade had logged 8,261 hr. Returned to Sikorsky for assessment, it was inspected, repaired and returned to service on G-BJVX. Neither the thermal damage to the spar nor the manufacturing anomaly were detected at this time. At the time of failure the blade had accumulated 9,661 hr of use. Airworthiness limitation of the blade is 28,000 hr.
In its finding, the AAIB speculated on the possibility that more faulty blades, their flaws undetected, could be at large within the S-76 fleet. Nevertheless, the emergency AD that was issued required only a hunt through operational records in search of lightning strikes encountered either airborne or while on the ground.


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When you think of concrete floors do you think boring, plain, and… blah? Think again! Stenciling concrete is an inexpensive way to add style to an otherwise utilitarian floor. A stenciled concrete floor can also help you hide imperfections, create a lovely focal point in your home, or just add a dose of beauty to your space for very little cost. Looking for some floor makeover inspiration? Here are 7 stenciled concrete floor finishes that will make your jaw drop! Make sure to read to the end for recommendations on floor prep and the best paint products to use for stenciled concrete!
Dana and Brooks of Bella Tucker Finishes wanted a major floor renovation to their guest bedroom makeover. They turned to stenciling the concrete because carpet was too underwhelming. They happily ripped out the carpeting and stenciled our popular Skylar's Lace Floral Stencil with Old White and Duck Egg Blue Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan. They then top coated the floor with a flat varnish. Be sure to check out our full post on their stenciled concrete floor project – we chalk it up to another stencil success!
This serene and sunny outdoor porch has added flourishes with the Large Allover Flourish Stencil in a two-tone neutral color combination. This taupe color scheme paired with the flower stencil pattern works great for a natural look that blends beautifully with the outdoors. Our creative customer Dragan did a fantastic job with this stenciled concrete floor finish, didn't he?
Here's another way to use the same stencil on a concrete porch. This time Marc Zdon painted our Large Flourish Allover Stencil over an Annie Sloan Chalk Paint base coat. Stenciled concrete floors are so versatile – you can choose which ever paint colors best suite your area!
For the Love Creations was tired of her boring cement studio floor with random marks and stains. What she needed was a detailed design that not only masked imperfections but is also visually interesting and ultimately inspiring! By using our Silk Road Suzani Stencil, Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan, and water-based sealer, she could drag furniture across it and get lost in more paint projects without having to worry about marking up her new stenciled concrete floor.
Postcards from the Ridge was in the process of reclaiming a studio/craft room that had the original 1960's flooring. It needed some style added to it and a stencil was the perfect way to get it. She chose our Large Moorish Trellis Stencil to mimic the Moroccan patterned rugs that are so popular right now. For an added pop of personality for her stenciled concrete floor finish, she added blue to the details of the stencil pattern. How unique! She saved money on painting her own concrete floor rug with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and said, "It looks just as good, better actually, than anything I've seen in a catalog. It's completely washable, and you can paint it any color you want!"
Tired of looking at only plain concrete floors? Farm Fresh Vintage Finds wanted the first thing she sees when she gets home is a pretty porch. So she turned to stencils to paint pattern on her concrete floor. The curvy details of our Raj Trellis Indian Stencil painted with Chalk Paint® decorative paint in Pure White did just the trick!
Don't forget about one of the most overlooked rooms in your home – the laundry room! Sweet Tea and Saving Grace had had enough of the peeling linoleum and orange walls in this little space. She ripped out the linoleum to expose the concrete and stenciled a modern pattern with our Kaleidoscope Stars Stencil. She finished off the room with new paint, shelving, and appliances. Wow, what a fresh stenciled concrete floor transformation!
Look at this fabulous stenciled concrete floor finish that our creative customers Julie and Tim did! They used Graphite and Old White Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan, our Camel Bone Weave Moroccan Stencil, and Annie Sloan's water-based floor lacquer to seal the deal!
Now that we have you thoroughly inspired, here are some tips for painting and stenciling concrete floors:
Are you floored by these stenciled concrete floor tips and ideas? You can find even more floor stenciling ideas on our Stenciled and Painted Floors Pinterest board and on our Off the Wall-Stenciled Floors and Ceilings posts here on Paint + Pattern.
Now it's time to stencil your own! We love to share your beautiful stencil projects with our readers! Email us at firstname.lastname@example.com, share them on our Facebook Page, or Instagram your Royal Design Studio stencil projects and tag us with #royaldesignstudio.
Hey Sarah – All of these stenciled concrete floors can be done DIY with our stencils :) It's that easy!
This stenciled concrete flooring looks really pretty. Are there companies that do this, or is this a DIY thing? I would love to be able to change some of my concrete floors into something so beautiful.
Hi Karin – We love using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan http://www.royaldesignstudio.com/collections/annie-sloan-chalk-paint as well as Benjamin Moore Exterior Concrete Paints. If it's a high traffic area you should use a sealant such as Annie Sloan Floor Lacquer. Hope that helps and happy stenciling!
I am just thrilled to find all of the great help and inspiration for stenciling cement flooring. I live in southern California and my rear cement patio gets heavy sun shine I found my large Moroccan stencil but very confused on what would be the best paint product to use. For starters I am not so experienced at stenciling so I would be quite happy with one color that would hold up the best any advise would be greatly appreciated.
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Am I mistaken or is it actually June 04? Just wondering since we are going to have frost again tonight. I'm not complaining, I love the cooler temps. The last frost took a toll on the bugs, so this frost should almost eliminate most of them. It looks like I'm not going to have apples from my trees this year and most of my large flowering trees did not flower due to the hard frosts we have had so far. I still have one of the coal stoves idling at 110 F. I'm hoping this cold weather trend we have going persists until fall. This way I can keep the one coal stove running without having to open the windows during the day. At my current burn rate I have enough coal to last another month to a month and a half.
So, those of you who miss the warm feel of your coal stove, bring some soda, java and whatever else to my house and hover around the still burning stove and get your coal fix. I might even be convinced to let you shake down and add coal to the stove. If this doesn't do it for you, we can go outside after adding a fresh load of coal and take in the aroma being emitted from the chimney. That should do it. So on that note, I'm off to shake down the stove and add some coal.
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2014 Le Mans 24: WeatherTech Racing Ready for Le Mans
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2014 Le Mans 24: WeatherTech Racing Ready for Le Mans
WeatherTech Racing drivers Cooper MacNeil, Jeroen Bleekemolen and Bret Curtis are ready to take on the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The trio will drive the No. 79 WeatherTech Racing Porsche RSR LMGTAM with ProSpeed Competition. The twice around the clock French classic will run at the Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France, June 14-15.
The trio of drivers are ready to take on the famous 8.4-mile, 38-turn Circuit de la Sarthe where over 80% of the track is run at full throttle. Cooper MacNeil (Hinsdale, Ill.), Bret Curtis (Lake Sherwood, Calif.) and Jeroen Bleekemolen (Monte Carlo) know each other well. MacNeil and Bleekemolen combined to win the 2013 American Le Mans Series GTC title. Curtis drove with Bleekemlen several times posting a win at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in 2012 as well as a second place at Bathurst that same year. He is currently competing full time in the Pirelli World Challenge GT Series. The team is well versed with the Porsche RSR and the demands of Le Mans and are looking forward to being very competitive in the LMGTAM Class.
"I am really excited to be going back to Le Mans this year with a strong driver line-up and team," MacNeil said. "I am looking forward to driving with The Dutchman again because he is so fast at Le Mans. Bret has experience at Le Mans driving for ProSpeed in an RSR, so I know he will be quick right out of the box. It is very important that all three drivers have Le Mans experience because the race is so challenging. The team showed good speed in the sister car at the test, so I know Jeroen will have a good shot at the pole and I know we will have good race pace. I think we have a really good shot at a podium finish come Sunday. My favorite part of race week is just before the green flag on Saturday. Tensions are high and everyone is anxious. My favorite part of the circuit is the Porsche curves because they are so fast yet every time I drive through them I know I can go faster."
Curtis likes the driver line-up and the familiarity of the team.
"We have a great combination of experience, youth and success with myself, Jeroen, and Cooper," Curtis said. "Notably, we all have experience driving in multi-class endurance races at a high level and Jeroen in particular is easily one of the best sports car drivers in the world. My personal goals are to race consistently clean laps and keep the car out of the pits to give us our best chance at success in the race. The best sports car fans in the world are a fun part of the whole week, but nothing like the start of the race - then hopefully seeing the finish line on the podium! I really like the section from the Dunlop curves/chicane through Tertre Rouge because of the slight elevation changes and curves that can lead you into a good lap at Le Mans."
In nine Le Mans starts this will be the first run in a Porsche for Bleekemolen.
"We should have a pretty strong line-up," Bleekemolen said. "We all have Le Mans experience. Unfortunately we missed the test, but hopefully we can get up to speed quickly and do well. It's great to run with Cooper and Bret, two drivers I have won races with in the past. My goal is to fight for the podium. We all know Le Mans is a very tough race, so the first aim must be to stay out of trouble. If we can manage that, we should have a shot at the podium. The race itself is my favorite, but I must say the whole Le Mans week is very special. From scrutineering on Monday until the finish on Sunday you feel and see how big this race is around the world. For a racing driver this is the highlight of the season and a privilege to compete at Le Mans. I love the Porsche Curves. I have never actually raced a Porsche at Le Mans, so it's going to be even more special."
The 24 Hours of Le Mans will be televised live, in its entirety, on Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports 2 starting on Saturday, June 14 at 8:30 a.m. ET.
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Sunday, June 15 - 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM (FOX Sports 2, LIVE)
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"A person asked me today why I'd listen to Gospel, me being an atheist. I replied, 'Even though I'm atheist, I never let my beliefs deny me of beauty. If a person can't feel a good Gospel song go through their body, they are surely already dead.'"
"There are people who hate themselves for too much love within them and not being able to let it flow; I am that. There are people who are exception; I am that. There are people who die in every moment and live in the death; I am that. There are people who are common and poor but rich by heart; I am that. There are people who live in the heart of their loving ones; I am that. There are people are always drenching in rain; I am that. There are ocean that are fathomless; I am that."
"I don't think people understand what it means to be oneself. To be oneself is a matter of infinite hope. The thing about matters of the 'self' is, it's hard to determine what 'self' is."
"Who are You to label Me or anybody else?! Don't be so quick to judge, take a look at Yourself and try to live a minute on someone else's shoes!..."
"All I care is that my family, and my loved ones, understand me. Or that they understand me to a degree-I don't understand me very much. And I don't need the world to understand me. That is the most egocentric thing."
"I refuse to live My life under the shadows of doubts or fears! For I know who I am and I know where I'm going!..."
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Oakbank School students in Keighley took time out from usual lessons to tackle a variety of activities during a special 'Stop the Clock' event.
Year seven pupils worked with the science department on robotics.
Representatives of the 'Prison! Me! No Way!' scheme spoke to year eight youngsters, educating them about the realities of life in jail, and one former prisoner shared his experiences of being behind bars.
Year nine students looked at health and body image with Dove, while year ten worked with the army on problem-solving, teamwork and leadership qualities. A giant inflatable obstacle course was set up.
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OVERLAND, Kan. The Portland Thorns tied Kansas City 1-1 Saturday in the first game of the National Women's Soccer League.
Portland forward Christine Sinclair hit a penalty kick in the 67th minute to erase a 1-0 deficit.
The penalty came when Thorns forward Danielle Foxhoven, a 63rd-minute substitute, was fouled in the box.
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By Melissa Vander Plas
Monday, July 23, 2012 8:31 AM
Vern Swedin sings "The Man I Want to Be," a song he wrote to honor the late Zach Afseth of Harmony and the relationship he had with his sons Ryan and Brent Afseth.
"Daddy, I can be a man. I have big dreams, I think I can. I can drive real safe, I can sit up tall. I can pump my gas, you taught me all. When I think of you, I'm not afraid to fall. . ."
~ from "The Man I Want to Be" by Vern Swedin
These lyrics were written to describe the legacy a father leaves his children and specifically honors a friend and his role as a father.
Vern Swedin wrote the song, "The Man I Want to Be," in honor of Zach Afseth of Harmony, who died of cancer in April of this year.
Swedin explained that he was inspired by Zach's relationship with his sons, Ryan and Brent, as well as his own relationship with his father.
"This amazing father and his sons were the epitome of 'dad and sons' relationships," he said. "They were close, they loved each other and the sons resemble their father in so many ways and they wrapped this in an amazing country composition."
Swedin said he knew he could write a country song about it.
He had lost his own father four years ago after a long battle with cancer. "During his last few months, it gave our family time to talk about things that were truly important, like family, dreams and legacy," he noted. "My father was an exceptional country singer but failed to leave a finished song of his own, he lost his opportunity to leave this part of his legacy."
So, Swedin made a promise to his father that he would do that for him - he would write and produce a country song for their shared legacy.
"Funny, when I made this promise, I forgot to make this simple connection, I don't do country," Swedin pointed out.
While he loves the genre, he did not consider himself to be a country singer - he questioned how he would accomplish this goal, where he would start.
"The answer came from a close relationship with Zach and his sons," he said. The two men had developed a friendship during their employment at Pace International in Rochester. He also developed a friendship with Zach's sons as they too joined the company as they reached adulthood.
Zach had started working at Pace in 1998 and Brent joined the company full-time in 2004 after leaving the service. Brent shared that he had also worked at the company during the summers since he was 16.
Zach became ill last year, was diagnosed with cancer late in 2011 and was gone in April.
"I still cry at the thought of this loss," Swedin said. "I was determined to write this song as a tribute to the relationship Zach made with his sons."
Swedin delivered the eulogy at Zach's funeral and not long after, approached Brent with the song he had written.
"When he played the song for me, he said the lyrics just came to him and he wrote them down. He never changed a thing," Brent explained.
In June, Brent and his brother, Ryan, and Ryan's girlfriend's son joined Swedin and his own son, Jesse, and other fathers and sons to record a music video for the song. Filmed in a country church in Webster, Minn., the video shows the close relationships that exist between the men as well as the sorrow that one may feel at the loss of that parent.
Brent explained that the video was filmed over three days, but the day he and Ryan participated, they were there for five hours.
"He really wanted it done by Father's Day," Brent explained and once it was produced, the video was posted online at YouTube and has received over 5,400 views so far.
Brent is pleased that his father is being honored this way. "I know what kind of man he was with me," he said. "He taught me what a person should worry about and what they need to let go. He taught me how to be a good father to my daughter and how to be a friend to a child, but still be able to teach discipline."
Brent shared that it has been difficult adjusting to life without his father, saying that he still feels the urge to call him with good news when it happens. Recently, he was fishing in a professional tournament and was in the top 10 after the first day. "I wanted to call him so bad," he admitted.
Brent hopes this song and video will help people have a better understanding of how important it is to spend time with a parent during the time they have.
"I don't have any regrets," Brent said. "I spent as much time with him as I could."
While Brent thinks Zach might have been embarrassed by the thought of having a song written about him, he also would have been honored.
"He wasn't one to be out there proving what a great dad he was, but that's why Vern wanted to honor fathers like my dad - the ones who are quiet, supportive and always there for their kids," Brent concluded.
To view the video of "The Man I Want to Be," go to www.youtube.com and search for the song title. One may also download the song from iTunes.
". . . All this time I've been looking back at the regrets that follow me and all my dreams have come and gone even though I still believe. And all these roads have taken toll, you may not recognize me, but I'm still the boy I am and the man I want to be."
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President Carter declared last night that Israel has a right to defend itself "against terrorism from the north or against her neighbors from the east or the south" and pledged that "this government and this President will never abandon Israel." He also expressed "great concern and disgust at a growing clamor around the world that Zionism is the same as racism." That, Carter added, is" an outrage and a disgrace to human beings."
The President made these remarks in answers to questions at a "town meeting" at Queens College attended by 1700 New Yorkers. His answers to questions on Israel and the Middle East and other issues on domestic and foreign policy were punctuated with whistles and applause.
One questioner asked why Carter opposes Israel's right to defend itself against Palestine Liberation Organization terrorist incursions into Israel when the U.S. would not tolerate terrorist attacks from Cuba.
Carter replied that "any nation has a right to defend itself, obviously, including Israel." He noted that "A basis of the Camp David accords was the right of Israel to defend itself, a right of Israel to be secure and along with that was a commitment made by President (Anwar) Sadat (of Egypt) and myself and Prime Minister (Menachem) Begin (of Israel) that the Palestinian question in all its aspects would be resolved, that the Palestinian people have a right to a voice in the determination of their own future, but at the same time Sadat agreed on behalf of many Arabs that Israel would have a right to defend itself."
The President added that "I have never questioned Israel's right to defend herself against terrorism" and affirmed that "this government and this President will never abandon Israel. We will always support Israel and we will always do what we can to make sure — and we will always make sure that Israel has the means by which to defend themselves."


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Fareed Haque +The Flat Earth Ensemble New CD 'Flat Planet'
Hindustani music swings! says Fareed Haque, leader of the Flat Earth Ensemble. A jazz and classical guitar virtuoso, Haque's latest project is the culmination of years of study and innovation, a blending of Hindustani folk rhythms and groove jazz. All my life Ive loved the rhythms of South Asian folk music the folk music from northwestern India and Pakistan, that is the basis for much of what is today called Bollywood film music, Qawwali, Bhangra. All of these are styles of South Asian music that GROOVE with hypnotic, high energy, danceable rhythms...much the same as the African-American gospel that is the basis of so much popular American music. In South Asia, as on the South Side of Chicago, charismatic music music that builds to an emotional and many would say spiritual climax is at the core of traditional culture and the basis for much in popular culture...simply put Punjabi folk music is to India what gospel is to America funky, fun, danceable and spiritual.
"Its a perfect match...I remember listening to Hindustani film and folk music as a child [Haque's lineage is Pakistani and Chilean], and the way that music shuffles is right up there with most jazz shuffles... I remember going to see the Sabri Brothers, a Qawwali group from Pakistan, and the audience was losing it! Rolling on the stage, going into the same kind of trance that once might see at a gospel revival in Mississippi."
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Paul's New Year Resolutions for 2014
I've been seeing a lot of people, when asked if they make New Year's resolutions, talk about the fact that they don't because they seek to improve every day of the year. What a great answer. The Japanese concept of 'kaisen', or, continuous improvement, is part of what has given the cars from that country their reputation for reliability. Consistent, reliable improvement is truly the way to do it. So, to those of you who don't make specific resolutions, go!
I, on the other hand, like to combine continuous improvement with specific goals. It's kind of like programming the GPS. If I don't put an end destination, I'm not going to get there.
Here are my main resolutions for this year, along with integration points that kind of bring them all together. I don't want to completely delineate one activity from another, but rather have them all be a part of a sustained (and hopefully effortless) effort.
Distraction is the demon of the decade, and I'm going to destroy it. In The Charge, Brendon Burchard talks about how much time we waste every day, and the numbers are staggering. Up to four hours of TV and another two mindlessly surfing? How many empires could be built over the life span of such activities?
About some other distractions, Burchard makes his famous quip…
The inbox is nothing but an organizing system for other people's agendas.
…and he goes on to suggest that we forgo checking our email all day long and do so only once in the morning and maybe, if we have time, in the afternoon.
My desire to stop being mindlessly distracted makes me want to sell my Facebook stock, even though it's gaining at this point, because I don't think I'm the only one who feels that the website isn't serving me as much as it is distracting me.
Integration points – Breathing, meditation, yoga; all of these things are there to try to help me calm my mind, to stop it from going in a million directions at once. Pranayama is difficult to explain, but is summed up pretty well by this excerpt from an article on it in YogaJournal.com
Pranayama is meant to nurture a high level of bodily health and mental clarity, both of which are crucial steps on the path to self-knowledge and a wholesome, authentic life.
If I can bring the tenets of my practice of meditation and yoga to my everyday life, focus, concentration, and productivity should follow.
I am going to keep eliminating dairy, while still enjoying incredible meals made up of whatever I want, just every so often.
I am going to find cleaner, more humane sources of meat.
I am going to practice yoga as much as I possibly can.
Integration Points – Breathing, turning inward, staying in the present moment will be the focus of my workouts, whether it is yoga, running, swimming, or whatever. Bringing my focus within will deepen my practice and should help in the other areas of life.
I'm going to keep the amount to myself, but suffice to say that I set financial goals for myself every year. It can be tricky. Without a goal that stretches me, I won't grow, and at the same time, I can only accomplish things that lie within what I truly believe (see Psycho Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz). So, for me to say I want to make $100 million this year may be fine and good, but if I don't truly believe with my soul that I can do it, it's kind of pointless. I've never had much trouble believing in my own potential, and I'll just say I expect this year to be a good one.
Integration Points – Gratitude is a key of a spiritual foundation. To be thankful for what I have brings me closer to my higher power. I will look at money as just another extension of the incredible abundance I enjoy; like air, water, food, love, safety, opportunity; all of these are abundantly provided. Money will be as well.
I am adding 'wedding officiant' to my list of things I can do this year. So, yes, I can DJ, and now I can also perform the wedding ceremony as well. My goal is to be the best, most dynamic and interesting 'spiritual not religious' wedding officiant in Colorado.
I am publishing my first chapter book for kids. Stranded in a Snowstorm is an action adventure story with themes of survival and sustainability. My goal is to learn as much as I can about launching a successful book and having it compliment the other multimedia aspects of the Green Radventures empire.
TRI 102.5 and TRI1025.com – I have been trying to make our morning show stand out by being the opposite of what you hear on most radio stations. My goal is to encourage and inspire my listeners and readers to live a healthy and happy life. I will continue to do so by pointing out different ways that people can accomplish this such as books, seminars, ideas and ideals.
Integration Points – Service is at the heart of many good things. I will treat all my businesses and professional endeavors as services; to my listeners, clients, partners, and readers.


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Maybe it's the king who spills honey, and then says it is not his problem - until it causes a war. Or maybe it's some sandpipers and whales who get into a foolish fight that almost destroys their homes. Perhaps it's the man who thinks that a gun makes him strong or the monkeys who follow their leader into water that's too deep. Peace Tales contains more than three dozen folktales and proverbs that illustrate these choices. Always fun to read these stories also prompt us to think about the seemingly minor events that lead to war and the little events that can also lead to peace. Stories from across the globe are accompanied by generous story notes, source information, and suggestions for further reading on the topic of peace.
In the Native American tradition, a strong connection exists between the spirit world and the natural world. It is believed that what happens in one has a definite impact on the other. In this collection, Choctaw storyteller Tim Tingle draws from the rich heritage of the Five Civilized Tribes - the Creek, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Seminole nations.
In the shadows lurking between midnight and morning, the imagination reigns. Real and imagined become simply words with shifting boundaries and slippery definitions.
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Youth employment summit creates new pathways for Aucklanders
Youth employment summit creates new pathways for young Aucklanders
More than 150 young Aucklanders attended a youth employment summit in Henderson today aimed at connecting them with potential employers and job opportunities.
Held at the popular Zeal youth space, today's summit was the second in a series staged as part of Len Brown's Mayoral Youth Employment Traction Plan launched in April.
The plan provides a new approach to addressing youth employment in practical, action-focused ways and brings together business, central government, young Aucklanders and other key stakeholders to develop solutions and pathways that will get more young people into work.
The first summit in April had a business focus and more than 100 employers attended. Several partnerships were formed and processes and opportunities for employment were identified.
"That event was an excellent start on our youth employment journey and since then the work is continuing to ensure Auckland employers see the benefits of taking on young people, particularly the innovation, diversity and energy they can bring," said Mayor Len Brown.
"Today's summit was an outstanding second step in decreasing Auckland's frightening youth employment statistics. Over 23,000 young Aucklanders aged between 15 and 24 are not in employment, education or training.
"We must do everything we can to turn this around and if the calibre and enthusiasm of the impressive young people and the very willing employers here today is anything to go by, we will undoubtedly be able to achieve that."
The summit programme, developed in collaboration with the Youth Advisory Panel (YAP), provided practical tips on how to prepare CVs and do well in job interviews, what to expect upon entering the workforce, and how to progress entrepreneurial ideas.
Fletcher Building Ltd, Nice Blocks and Trade Me all gave empowering talks and attendees were quick to seek advice from Careers New Zealand, and register their interest in jobs at the stands set up by various employers.
Employers also joined the Mayor and YAP members in a panel discussion set out to bust the myths and misconceptions associated with employing young people.
Since the April youth employment summit, around 200 young Aucklanders have been employed through the council's Youth Connections initiative, bringing the total number of Youth Connections employees to 700 since its inception two years ago.
A new hub established as
part of the Mayoral Youth Employment Traction Plan
coordinates youth employment initiatives across Auckland and
has attracted the interest of many employers, particularly
in the high demand sectors of construction and logistics,
health, ICT and hospitality/retail. Government agencies have
also joined.
Youth Connections champions Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse, Henderson-Massey Local Board Chair Vanessa Neeson and other local board members attended today's summit.


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The Williamsburg community came out in support of CDR at Barbells and Beer, a fun event held at The Virginia Beer Company last month as a membership drive for Jamestown Crossfit. With portions of ticket and beer sales donated to CDR, the event gave local folks the opportunity to try some local beers, try the sport of Crossfit, and support the babies and toddlers of our community.
Pictured at the check presentation are Co-founders: Chris Smith and Robby Willey; Luci Legaspi, Taproom Manager; Betsy Edwards, CDR's Special Events Coordinator and Monica Marlow, Jamestown Crossfit GM.
CDR serves babies and toddlers with special needs, developmental delays, or those at risk for delay. For more information, visit cdr.org.
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Hey all,
I am trying to create a dropdown menu when someone hovers over an image. I tried the spry thing but it just creating a menu, I need it to be able to drop down when someone hovers over the image.
I did find this code.

But I need several links for the dropdown.
Any suggestions?
Is the image clickable? The easy way to account for IE and such, would be to add an event handler via JS on the 'mouseover' event for the image, and change the position of a dropdown menu.
Could you provide some code, or a page that has the content which you want souped up?
I appreciate the reply. The website I have so far is
I am looking so that if someone hoovers over the navbar under the header, a dropdown box appears with other pages
If they're going to be clickable, then I would recommend Suckerfish
It didnt work for me, The links showed up above the images.
.. Are you working with a local page? If so, could you please upload so we can take a look at the source? The markup on the site seems a little out of date and relient upon tables, would be better converting it to a non-table based layout in the end.
Yea not a problem, I still have to create the css file, Everything is in the same page. This is the final step then I am going to clean it up a bit, But this one has me stumped.
I have upload the page for you.
You actually could just view source for this one.
Check this out and see if it helps:
Well I found this tutorial and this is exactly what I need to do, But I am running DW cs3 so there isnt a "Show Pop-Up Menu" available. Anyone know where I can get this addon to be able to use it?
If you are using Dreamweaver, the best option would be a paid extension. It will pay for itself in next to no time... check out the latest popup menu offering from projectsevenI have one of their menu in my toolkit and wouldn't be without it!
you can also check out dynamic drive they have some good free code for drop down menus.


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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Alpha Natural Resources (ANR) shares are down -3.7% to $3.61 on Monday after a Deutsche Bank (DB) downgrade of Peabody Energy (BTU) sent a ripple effect across coal stocks.
The firm downgraded to company to "hold" from "buy" while lowering its price target to $19 from $23 due to "lower realized coal prices (particularly metallurgical coal) and anticipated ongoing cost pressures in foreseeable future...Considering a more muted outlook for metallurgical coal prices (albeit improving over time), Peabody's Australian segment profitability was reduced."
Walter Energy (WLT) shares are down -4.6% to $6.03 and Arch Coal (ACI) shares are down -3.8% to $3.49 today.
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TheStreet Ratings team rates ALPHA NATURAL RESOURCES INC as a Sell with a ratings score of D. TheStreet Ratings Team has this to say about their recommendation:
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This example shows how to use the Linear Analysis Tool to linearize a plant subsystem at the model operating point. The model operating point consists of the model initial state values and input signals.
Use this simpler approach instead of defining linearization I/O points when the plant is a subsystem or a block.
Open a Simulink® model.
sys = 'watertank';
Open the Linear Analysis Tool for linearizing the
System block.
In the Simulink model window, right-click the
System block and select Linear
Analysis > Linearize Block.
Linear Analysis Tool opens with the
Water-Tank System block
already specified as the Analysis I/O for linearization.
When the Analysis I/O specified in Linear Analysis Tool is a
block, highlight the block in the model by selecting the view option
from the Analysis I/Os drop-down list. For example,
to highlight the
Linearize the
Water-Tank System block
and generate a Bode plot of the linearized model.
Click Bode.
The Bode plot of the linearized plant appears.
The linearization result,
linsys1, appears
in the Linear Analysis Workspace. Drag and drop
linsys1 from
the Linear Analysis Workspace to the MATLAB
Workspace to export it to the base workspace for further
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Unreal pics and amazing waves! Didn't look like that around Wilm. Are the bigger waves set waves or were there bigger? I know you can't say where that is, I think I know anyways.
really nice pics...love both spots, way to rep. se nc.
very nice shots...standup barrels...heard it was good there, glad you documented it..
Thanks!! Most of the bigger waves are set waves. Was pretty good over there! One peak in particular was macking
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Chevron Says It's Responsible For Brazil Spill
Chevron (NYSE: CVX), the second-largest U.S. oil company, is taking responsibility for a recent oil spill off the coast of Brazil the company's Brazil unit CEO said today. George Buck said a well owned by Chevron, Brazil's state-run oil company Petrobras (NYSE: PBR) and a Japanese firm has been plugged.
"We will share the lessons learned here in the hope that this sort of incident won't happen again in Brazil or anywhere else in the world," Buck said according to Reuters. Chevron said the spill resulted from underestimating pressure in the well's reservoir and not realizing how strong sub-sea rock was in the area surrounding the well.
The Frade well was producing 79,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Chevron owned 52% of the well and Petrobras owned 30%.
The well was being drilled by Transocean (NYSE: RIG), the world's largest provider of offshore drilling services. California-based Chevron said Switzerland-based Transocean is not at fault for the spill. Transocean owned the Deepwater Horizon rig, the rig that exploded in April 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico, leading to the largest oil spill in U.S. history.
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Anne Frank House Donates Copies of Diary to JapanAnne Frank House donates to Japanese libraries following the vandalism of hundreds of copies of Frank's diary.
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Mo-lar seems an important omission...
Fearless Photog
King Grayskull
Madame Razz
The Manchines
The Mighty Spector
Scientists of Primus (Gepple, Alcon, Crax, Maldoc)
Sir Laser-Lot
Snout Spout
The Star Sisters (Starla, Tallstar, Jewelstar)
Sweet Bee
The Twiggets
The Widgets
Crackers the clown
MYP Giants (Azdar, Belzar, Chadzar)
I am dubious about Spector, but I don't feel I can say I dislike the character as we've not seen his bio yet (or did I miss it? I've lost track!) so I don't know anything about him. It may be odd, but the character I most dislike is He-Man - whether it's the original 'me have muscles, me win!' barbarian or the perma-tanned Filmation dude with a really strange laugh. MOTU is one of those properties I really enjoy inspite of, rather than because of, it's lead character (much like Buffy).
Since Muscles isn't on the list, I plumped for those NA scientists. They should be released in the line just so we can have the satisfaction of burning them.
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Loo-Kee for me - awful character
MOTUC WISHLIST - Karg | Lady Slther | Kothos | Staghorn | Sorceress of Serpos Teela | Hunga the Harpy | Kittrina | Dylamug | Hawke | Angast | Zilora | Artilla | Quakke | Robo-Woman | Great Black Wizard | Enchantress | Red Beast | Delora | DC He-Man | DC Skeletor | Lodar | Fang-Or | Mini Comics Tri-Klops | Filmation Jitsu, Frosta & Kobra Khan | Hans Hammer Holder | Granita |
definitely songster
Wow. LoL.
Didn't realise how many i disliked from that list. Then there were others who weren't on that list... kinda like Josh for example.
I had to go with Songster in the end. I don't like the name and i just don't like the character. Although the Twiggets, Widgets, Gwildor, The Scientists and Plundor are probably only one notch behind Songster.
Most Wanted MOTU Classics:
*200X ~ WMD Roboto/Sorceress *Filmation ~ Teela' Na/Hawke *Play-Sets ~ Eternia/Crystal Castle *Vehicles ~ Land Shark/Roton *Beasts ~ Stridor/Dragoon
Looking at the responses I think it's pretty obvious that many of you have not seen "The Greatest Show on Eternia" for a long time, if at all.
I'm not sure how a character you've only seen pictures of for all of three weeks can be more hated than the single dumbest idea in MOTU history.
i went with Razz.... shes just awful....
Just when you thought it was safe to take a pee.....- Hard Ticket To Hawaii -
There are some truly annoying characters in the MOTU world, but Spector takes the cake.
"A knight is sworn to valor. His heart knows only virtue. His blade defends the helpless. His word speaks only truth. His wrath undoes the wicked."
He's not my mosted hated figure...but I never had any "love" for him. Maybe it was due to his figure being so "static" aside from the springs. Also, he was portrayed as very dumb in the Filmation series.
I understand people's love for him...and I'd love to have him in the MOTUC collection (because he is a main figure) but I never really had any "bond" with him as a child or adult.
The Scientists are really the only figures I loathe on this list. I even like the Manchines because I thought they were cute little guys (almost like the trollans).
As for Songster...while I hate the design, I see where he can fit nicely into the MOTUC world.
I truly can't say I have a most hated, there are many I don't like, and don't want myself in my collection, or like to see on TV.
But honestly as far as not liking....
I don't like most 200X figures / Stactions, I wouldn't mind a true 200X Evil-Lyn & a Skeletor / Keldor (could be done like Trap Jaw / Kronis) was. He-Man just needs accessories, not a new figure.
I don't like the '87 movie figures
I don't like the NA figures, they look better in Classics, much better, even though I have no desire for them still, aside from He-Man & Skeletor....once I see them that is, still possibly not.
I don't care much for many POP, like Razz or ones like her
I don't care much for the Rock characters or the Twister ones
I don't like SSSQueeze, Snake Face, or Mosquitor, or Terror Claws or Dragon Blaster Skeletor.
I love Filmation, but even I'll admit some of the Filmation characters are very cheesy, and don't like.
The most I really don't like so far (from the line) are....
Gygor, Megator, Spector, Laser-Lot, He-Ro, Zodak, Buzz Off & Claw-ful, The rest are either favorites of mine, or at least I could buy them if I had the extra dough, just to have them.
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Recent.... HATMOTU Beast Man & Evil Seed
Wanted.... Filmation Mer-Man, Teela & Sorceress
Needed.... MOTUC Lord Masque
Oh man, did I forget to use these [sarcasm][/sarcasm] again? Sorry....
I actually hate the Scientist more than Crackers, The Clown and that's saying a lot.
By the Power... and For the Honor of GRAYSKULL!!!
HE-MAN and SHE-RA Rules!!!
"Frustration is only felt when one realizes there is an option!"
- Ancient One (BeastMaster: The Series; Fifth Element)
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from MAGIC!
- Clarke's Third Law
I went with Songster and next would be Crackers. Then the Scientists. I think all the disdain for Spector and Laser Lot is a bit unrealistic so early we haven't seen a bio or anything for them yet. Compared to the other characters on the list.
I would gladly take Spector or Laser Lot before Songster or Crackers the Clown really people.
Most Wanted Kittrina, Lady Slither, Hunga, Sagitar, Master Sebrian, Dree Elle,Uncle Montork,King Miro,Butthead, Hoove, Spinwit, Nocturna,Kayo, Lizzor, Artilla, Vizar, Staghorn, Twiggets, Drissi, Crystoll, Caz, Bubblor, Three Beast,Great Black Wizard, Major Header, Ra-Jar, Red Beast,Kay-La, Red Shadow,Gladiator, Bandwidth, Negator, SawTooth, Skeleteen, Tataran, Lt. Andra, Bug Eye, and MissleToe.
I voted "Other" because Rio Blast wasn't on the list. Frankly, there are close to a dozen characters on this list that I strongly dislike, but most of them will probably never be made into action figures. Unfortunately, Rio Blast will eventually make his way into MOTUC, and that's going to suck if it happens duing a year that I have a subscription and can't skip him.
For me it came down to Songster and the Scientists, but I went with Songster.
The Mighty Spector...
But there are a lot of annoying characters on that list
It has to be Songster for me. Can't stand him. I never saw the Power Tour but I can't stand the way he looks and the fact that we may possibly get a figure of him now. He was a framing device used in the story for goodness sake. I didn't pay much attention to him until I realized that getting him as a figure was a serious possibility (if not probability). This is coming from a guy that would buy almost anything from the vintage line and Filmation cartoon. The NA scientists and The Mighty Spector are probably tied for second for me.
Oh yeah, before I forget . . . BRING ON PLUNDOR!!!!!!
I dont really trust this poll... but hey, it is what it is.
I dont like voting for crackers, but since I dont want to vote "Other" (which would go to Netossa, who I hate ) and cant in good faith vote who I want to vote for who is listed (manchines) but though i think Crackers is a weird choice to be named availible, I have to go that route. But he's beneath hating, because he's probably the least likely named choice to be involved in a toyline, or even remembering, or mention.
Ok, anyway, I voted, I dont like the list, but tough. heheh.
My Reasons for hating Ram man was always that his figure WASNT an Action Figure, it was cheap,Fragile and static! I always disliked that, and then the few episodes of the cartoon I saw the character was so dumb he should have been a Bad guy!
I Hope MOTUC can redeem it for me by being a fully articulated character with SEPARATE legs!
Crackers the clown has to to the worst motu ever!
Skeleton-Warriors, Ra-Jar, Spinwit, Rock Golem, General Tartaran, Hawke, Slob-Boar, King Agho, Hunga the Harpy, Sh'gora, Masks of Power Demons, Nocturna, Lizzor, Sagitar, Crimson Fury, Lodar, Vizar, Angast, Negator, King Miro, Melaktha, Crystal-Man, ABC Giants, Stridor, Road Ripper, Land Shark
i voted other but only yesterday have i seen the option for songster ... i don't mind that the concept of such character exists, i do mind that there are people supporting it into the classics
I voted for Photog.
Maybe Marzo as an archenemy was the biggest thing to happen to Mekaneck, but as far as Marzo was concerned...it was Tuesday.
There are a lot of figures that I don't like and I don't want in my collection.
Battleground Evil-Lyn, Blast-Attak, Bow, Bubble Power She-Ra, Catra, Chief Carnivus, Count Marzo, Draego-Man, Fearless Photog, Flying Fists He-Man, Frosta, Gygor, Icarius, Laser Light Skeletor, Laser Power He-Man, Megator, The Meteorbs, Mighty Spector, Multi Bot, Optikk, Rotar, Rio Blast, Sir Laser Lot, Snake Man-At-Arms, Snout Spout, Star Sisters, Swift Wind, Sy-Klone, The Faceless One, Thunder Punch He-Man, Twistoid and Tytus.
Among them I really hate Blast-Attak, Fearless Photog, Gygor, The Meteorbs, Rio Blast, Rotar, Snout Spout and Twistoid.
Since I can vote for only one, I voted for Twistoid, an useless piece of plastic.
I still remember the first time I saw Rotar and Twistoid and I thought "Wow, these fake Masters got a very good artwork, they seem original". Then in 2001, 12 years later, I discovered that these awful toys are original.
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The U.S. Army terminated the second test flight of its Advanced Hypersonic Weapon (AHW) concept vehicle soon after launching it on August 25 after detecting a "flight anomaly," the Pentagon said. The experimental glide vehicle and its three-stage rocket booster exploded and fell back on the Kodiak Launch Complex where it had lifted off, some 25 miles from Kodiak, Alaska. There were no injuries.
"Program officials are conducting an extensive investigation to determine the cause of the flight anomaly," the Department of Defense (DOD) said in a statement.
On August 26, Kodiak public radio station KMXT said the explosion appeared to have caused significant damage to the launch tower and assembly buildings at the launch complex. In the aftermath of the explosion, "calls for the facility's closure have resumed," the station said, describing the complex as "never universally popular among Kodiak residents." The facility's last launch was three years ago.
The AHW is part of the DOD's "Prompt Global Strike" technology development program to produce a global strike capability with a non-nuclear, conventional weapon. The glide vehicle is designed to fly within the earth's atmosphere at hypersonic speed of Mach 5—about 3,800 mph. Sandia National Laboratories, in Albuquerque, N.M., developed the glide vehicle and booster system; the Army's Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center in Huntsville, Ala., developed the thermal protection system. The Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC)/Army Forces Strategic Command manages the effort.
In the first test flight, on Nov. 17, 2011, the Army launched the AHW from the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauai, Hawaii. The vehicle flew a non-ballistic glide trajectory at hypersonic speed to the "planned impact location" at the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site at Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. The flight lasted 30 minutes and covered about 2,500 miles, according to the Army. Boost-glide flight tests the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency conducted in April 2010 and August 2011 preceded the first AHW flight, the Army said.
Army SMDC commander Lt. Gen. David L. Mann told the Senate Armed Services Committee, subcommittee on strategic forces, in March that the second AHW flight test would help determine the system's future. "Everything is kind of predicated on what happens after the test," Mann told senators, according to the Army news service.
In June, the Army SMDC awarded Ducommun-Miltec of Huntsville a $44 million contract for research and development of the AHW, with an expected contract completion date of June 5, 2019. The command said it solicited bids via the Internet and received one.


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— Some people are better at recognizing a face. Now a study of individuals who have prosopagnosia, a disorder rendering them unable to distinguish another's mug, suggests a possible cause: a breakdown in a brain pathway used to process faces.
Have we met? Face blindness prevents recognition
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