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Blake Wants To Know Whats Country In The Texas Panhandle
Help Blake find out how country the Texas Panhandle really is, he says the more….. the better!
If you are from Amarillo and you have had anyone visit from out of state they will tell you that Amarillo is country. But why would they say that? Maybe we just don't know it because we have lived here all of our life and are used to it.
Well that is why Blake is on a mission to find out "What Is Country in the Texas Panhandle."
And exactly how country is it? He need your help Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle. He is calling out Amarillo, Canyon, Dalhart, Dumas, Hereford, Borger, Pampa.
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Tiger Woods is back to No. 1 in the world with a game that looks as good as ever.
Woods walked off the 18th green Monday waving his putter over his head -- his magic wand this week at Bay Hill -- to acknowledge the fans who have seen this act before. He won the Arnold Palmer Invitational for the eighth time to tie a PGA Tour record that had not been touched in 48 years.
This win had extra significance. It returned Woods to the top of the world ranking for the first time since the final week of October 2010, the longest spell of his career.
"It's a byproduct of hard work, patience and getting back to winning golf tournaments," he said.
Woods never let anyone closer than two shots in the final round at Bay Hill that was delayed one day by storms. With a conservative bogey he could afford on the last hole, he closed with a 2-under 70 for a two-shot win over Justin Rose.
Next up is the Masters, where Woods will try to end his five-year drought in the majors.
Woods fell as low as No. 58 in the world as he coped with a crisis in his personal life and injuries to his left leg. One week after he announced he was dating Olympic ski champion Lindsey Vonn, Woods celebrated his third win of the season, and his sixth going back to Bay Hill a year ago.
"Number 1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!" Vonn tweeted moments after his win.
Like so many other victories, this one was never really close.
Woods tied the tour record of eight wins in a single tournament. Sam Snead won the Greater Greensboro Open eight times from 1938 to 1965 at two golf courses. Woods tied his record for most wins at a single golf course, having also won eight times at Torrey Pines, including a U.S. Open.
"I don't really see anybody touching it for a long time," Palmer said while Woods made his way up the 18th fairway. "I had the opportunity to win a tournament five times, and I knew how difficult that was."
Rory McIlroy had been No. 1 since he won the PGA Championship last August. He can reclaim the No. 1 ranking by winning the Houston Open this week. Woods heads home to south Florida for two weeks before the Masters.
-- The Associated Press

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2 Acland Street St Kilda, Victoria 3182
|Opening hours
|Mon-Wed 5–10pm ; Thu 5pm–1am ; Fri-Sat 5pm–3am ; Sun 5pm–12am
|Gluten-free options, Licensed, Bar, Vegetarian friendly, Accepts bookings, Late night
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Hype can be brutal. Diners rock up with preconceptions, a throwdown challenge that this place better live up to expectations - or else.
Big names add to the pressure. Acland St Cantina is part of the Melbourne Pub Group, which includes the Newmarket and Middle Park hotels, and high-profile players, including Brit-pack chef Paul Wilson and - until recently - Julian Gerner.
Does the cantina live up to its hype? Yes, and no. It's a cool, basement bunker in the Prince of Wales Hotel, fitted out by Six Degrees. It's a good-looking room - exposed brick, glass-jar lampshades, a Day of the Dead-style shrine.
The food is inspired by Wilson's two-month exploration of Mexico and Los Angeles, heavily influenced by the Baja California peninsula's Med-leaning Mex, Oaxaca for its mole, and Mexico City for everything else, including street food.
Hot crunchy baby corn comes with sweet coffee sauce - roll a cob in the seed mix for extra texture, and spoon on some pearls of native finger lime.
Next up, ceviche, served in a glass. Go Peruvian, for fleshy pieces of tuna sashimi in a tangy sauce of lime, mango, jalapeno and sweet potato, with crunchy tortilla chips. Or for the ''campechana'', a mix of cooked mud crab, tiger prawn, octopus and clams in a spicy gazpacho.
Too healthy? Hello ''Mexican cheese fondue'', a nachos-esque three-cheese bake with soft, organic chorizo - almost like mince - underneath hot, stringy, cheesy strands.
Cantina's lamb short rib empanadas are hardcore with cakey pastry, the meat braised in dark Bohemia beer and mixed with mole, making the filling sweet and rich. Fig black mole adds more sweetness, and you'll need the El Yucateco hot sauce to cut through it.
Did you know there are seven types of mole, all with at least 25 ingredients? The Cantina makes three versions using Valrhona chocolate and chillies that vary in sweetness, heat and smokiness. The tasting plate includes green mole on the pork rib, black on the duck and red on the pulled goat, the fall-apart tender meats, served on ''ancient grains'' (i.e., farro) or green rice. It's a hard dish to pretty up and the visuals didn't necessarily put the ''ole'' into ''mole''.
One big clanger: the wood-barbecued chilli chicken was lukewarm. It looked great - four portions on a banana leaf, with translucent radish, the chicken marinated in achiote, cumin and allspice, then cooked sous-vide, then barbecued, reheated, and finished with tamarind and cumin syrup. Once again, quite sweet, with low chilli voltage.
You can eat well for $30 at Cantina, but prices can push the boundaries.
See, hype. I'm probably judging Cantina more harshly than I would a first-timer. There were food highlights, service was sharp, and it's a good, late-night bunker.
Do … make a booking; and order the heirloom striped zucchinis. Vegetables never tasted so good.
Don't … miss cocktail happy hour from 10pm (pitchers $25 or ''today's temperature'').
Dish … Organic chorizo.
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Kanamycin Side Effects
For the Consumer
Applies to kanamycin: injection solution
In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by kanamycin. In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
If any of the following side effects occur while taking kanamycin, check with your doctor or nurse immediately:Incidence not known:
- Agitation
- black, tarry stools
- bloody or cloudy urine
- bluish lips or skin
- blurred vision
- burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
- chest pain
- chills
- coma
- confusion
- continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
- cough
- decreased urine output
- depression
- difficulty with breathing
- difficulty with moving
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
- drowsiness
- dry mouth
- feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
- feeling of fullness in the ears
- fever
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- irritability
- lethargy
- loss of balance
- loss or change in hearing
- muscle pain or stiffness
- muscle twitching
- nausea
- not breathing
- pain in lower back or side
- pain in the joints
- painful or difficult urination
- pale skin
- rapid weight gain
- seizures
- sensation of spinning
- shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
- shortness of breath
- sore throat
- sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
- stupor
- sweating
- swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
- swollen glands
- thirst
- trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
- trouble with hearing
- troubled breathing with exertion
- uncontrolled eye movements
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- unusual tiredness or weakness
Minor Side Effects
Some of the side effects that can occur with kanamycin may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:Incidence not known:
- Diarrhea
- increased amount of gas
- light-colored, frothy, or fatty-appearing stools
- skin rash
- sudden loss of weight
- vomiting
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to kanamycin: compounding powder, injectable solution, oral capsule
The major toxic effects associated with kanamycin therapy are ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity. It is considered one of the more toxic aminoglycosides.[Ref]
Nervous system
Nervous system side effects have included neuromuscular blockade, ototoxicity resulting in loss of vestibular function secondary to hair cell damage, and irreversible or partially reversible bilateral hearing loss. Nystagmus, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, and acute Meniere's syndrome are signs of vestibular dysfunction. Cochlear damage may be asymptomatic and may initially manifest as minor changes in audiometric test results at higher frequencies. Aminoglycosides have been associated with acute muscular paralysis, apnea, peripheral neuropathy and encephalopathy (numbness, paresthesia, muscle twitching, seizures), and myasthenia gravis-like syndrome. Neurotoxicity may occur after intrapleural, intraperitoneal, or parenteral administration. Patients with renal impairment may be at a higher risk.[Ref]
Renal side effects have included nephrotoxicity, albuminuria, presence of red and white cells and granular casts, azotemia, oliguria, and increased serum creatinine and BUN.[Ref]
Dermatologic reactions have included skin rash.[Ref]
Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.[Ref]
Local reactions have included pain at the injection site after intramuscular injection.[Ref]
Metabolic side effects associated with prolonged kanamycin treatment have included malabsorption syndrome manifested as increased fecal fat, decreased serum carotene, and decreased xylose absorption.[Ref]
1. "Product Information. Kanamycin (kanamycin)." Raway Pharmacal Inc, Accord, NY.
2. Peloquin CA, Berning SE, Nitta AT, et al. "Aminoglycoside Toxicity: Daily versus Thrice-Weekly Dosing for Treatment of Mycobacterial Diseases." Clin Infect Dis 38 (2004): 1538-44
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Former mayor of New Orleans Ray Nagin sentenced to 10 years in prison
Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Wednesday.
In February, Nagin was found guilty of 21 counts of corruption for accepting thousand of dollars in bribes and kickbacks, and for conspiring to withhold money. He initially faced 20 years of prison for those charges.
Nagin was mayor of New Orleans for two terms between 2002 and 2010. During that time, he became the face of the Big Easy when Hurricane Katrina hit the city in 2005.
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2 months late, but whatever. I had to review this.
Well... it looks like Electric Asylum Man wants a nail puller, the Corporate Zombie wants a raise, Dracula wants... blood, the Slime/Muck Monster wants someone to love him, and the Werewolf Biker wants meat. Or a hug.
The colors and the style are both great. The shading and textures are just as good, however it looks as if the lighting on the Corporate Zombie's shirt is off. I'm not sure, but it looks strange, like the light is coming from the wrong direction. This doesn't look bad nor ruin the picture, but it just doesn't seem right.
My personal fave is the Werewolf Biker. The style, colors, and shading are fantastic on him.
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Each AFL season throws up its new bits of jargon. ''Patchy football'' is rapidly becoming the phrase of the moment. But unlike some popular terminology you hear, this one actually has plenty of substance to it.
Look at the AFL ladder and you would expect the top teams to be those which had spent the vast bulk of game time in front. And vice versa.
That was certainly the case in 2012 when, at this stage of the season, five of the top six teams were those which had led their games the longest.
But this season is throwing the measurement askew, underlining the coaches' view that it's getting a lot harder to stay on top for four quarters, let alone from week to week.
The two most obvious examples are North Melbourne and Geelong. The Kangaroos have so far spent 68 per cent of game time in front, second only to Hawthorn, which stands well clear on top with 82 per cent.
But the difference couldn't be more stark, the Hawks riding high on top of the ladder at 8-1, while North is 13th (3-6). As we saw so dramatically last Sunday against Adelaide, when North loses control of the play, it also loses complete control of the scoreboard. Not surprisingly, the Roos rank a lowly 13th for points conceded thus far.
Geelong, meanwhile, would be the source of some envy at Arden Street. The Cats are ranked just ninth for minutes in front, at 57 per cent. They also rank only ninth for quarters won, 18 from a possible 36.
Yet Geelong's bottom line is a win-loss record of 8-1 and second on the ladder, behind Hawthorn on percentage only.
Like North Melbourne, Richmond is also paying a high price for its lapses in games. The Tigers have won one more quarter of football than Geelong this season, and having led for 64 per cent of game time, are behind only the Hawks and Roos for percentage of time spent in front.
Yet they remain 10th on the ladder. Against Collingwood, Richmond won two quarters and narrowly lost another. But in the other, game-killing, 30 minutes, it conceded eight goals while scoring just two.
Against Geelong, it trailed by five points at half-time before being outscored by 11 goals to five in the second half.
Even the model of consistency that is Sydney has been prone to patchiness this season, managing to blow a 27-point lead against Fremantle a fortnight ago to barely escape with a draw, a point not lost on Sydney assistant coach John Blakey, speaking on SEN before the Swans played Collingwood last Friday night.
''We've been playing good football, but just haven't put four quarters together,'' Blakey said.
''It's been similar for Collingwood, and you've even heard Chris Scott talking about it with Geelong. Although they've won their games, even they haven't been consistent within quarters.
''I think the game has changed a little bit again in the way the ball is moved. I guess the new rules, the 'in the backs' and the '[too] highs' in a way keep the ball flowing. It seems that teams have opportunities and windows to score now, and you can see when they do that, they can score really quickly, so we're adapting all the time, and hopefully we'll get back to our best soon."
Sydney is actually better placed now (6-2 plus a draw) than at this stage last season (6-3), yet had won more quarters last season despite leading for less time in games.
The top team after nine rounds last year, West Coast, had won 27 quarters to 2013 leader Hawthorn's 24, despite only having led for 72 per cent of game time, compared with the Hawks' 82.
And at this stage in 2012, three sides had led games for more than 70 per cent of game time. Now, there's just one.
Nothing says patchy footy more effectively than these sorts of numbers. And that in this AFL season, if you don't take your more limited opportunities, you're likely to end up regretting it a lot more too.


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In what appears to be the first public sign of diocesan priests supporting women religious following a harsh Vatican critique of the group that represents the majority of U.S. sisters, the priests of the diocese of Albany, N.Y., have sent a letter to the sisters serving their diocese expressing their "support" and "profound gratitude" for the sisters' work.
The letter, which is dated July 16 but first obtained by NCR last week, comes from the priestly life and ministry council of the Albany diocese.
In the letter, the priests say they write to the sisters to "acknowledge with profound gratitude your many contributions to the Albany diocese." The priests write that sisters have been "faithful disciples and co-workers in bringing the message of the Gospel to the urban, rural and suburban regions of our Diocese."
"You are indeed 'signs of contradiction' to the world," the priests write, "as you bear witness to the unique value of lives given totally to God in love and expressed in your generous service to all God's people."
Speaking in a brief phone interview Monday, Fr. David Berberian, a member of the Albany diocese's priestly life and ministry council, said the idea to send a letter to the sisters came up at the council's monthly meeting.
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"It came from the suggestion of some priests because they wanted to at least let the sisters know we were supporting them, said Berberian, who is also the administrative advocate for priests for the Albany diocese.
Berberian said copies of the letter were sent to the congregational offices of each of the sisters' congregations which serve in the diocese. One congregation, he said, has already written back, "just expressing their gratitude" for the note.
In an April 18 order to the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), which represents some 80 percent of sisters in the U.S., the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith ordered that the group revise its statues and programs and place itself under the authority of three bishops.
The Vatican's move has led to wide speculation about what moves the sisters' group will make in response. The sisters' group is set to gather for its annual assembly Aug. 7 in St. Louis.
Last week, Toledo, Ohio, Bishop Leonard Blair, one of the three bishops appointed to oversee LCWR, seemed to indicate he would be taking a hard line with the group.
Speaking in an interview on the National Public Radio program "Fresh Air," Blair said LCWR is "promoting, unilaterally...a new kind of theology that is not in accordance with the faith of the church."
For their part, LCWR leaders have indicated a desire to dialogue with Vatican leaders regarding their concerns with LCWR.
Addressing the situation facing the LCWR directly, the Albany priests conclude their letter:
"We pray for a successful outcome of the mutual dialogue that will occur between your leadership, the Bishops and the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. We are confident that this conversation will provide a much needed example to the wider world of respectfulness and civility, as it embodies a degree of mutuality, trust and honesty, often absent in today's world.
"Please be assured of our on-going support, prayers and immense gratitude for your lived example of the following of Christ in our times."
The letter from the Albany diocese follows a number of other letters from U.S. priests and brothers supporting U.S. women religious.
Previously, a province of the international Order of Saint Augustine, seven orders of Franciscans, the Cincinnati province of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, the international office of the Xaverian brothers, and the Conference of Major Superiors of Men, LCWR's counterpart for U.S. men religious, have written similar letters.
For a fully copy of the letter from the Albany diocese's priestly life and ministry council, see below.
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Wonderful Time with Mariner & Crew
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We had one lunch at Giovanni's Table, which I highly recommend. It was relaxed--a change of pace from buffet lunches--and the food was delicious. The desserts and steak were a little disappointing, but the pasta and appetizers were excellent. The food in the MDR was great, although a lot of the appetizers were More repeats almost every night. Everything was definitely geared more toward American palates, as we loved almost everything we ate and our German tablemates were not very impressed.
The real standout of the ship was the crew. The activities staff was PHENOMENAL. We spent every day playing (and winning!) at least one game of trivia with Scottish Dave, Katie, or her husband (I forget his name). The Italian speaking activities staff members could be hard to understand, especially in a trivia game when precision is sometimes key, but the next cruise would be filled with 80% Italian speakers so it made sense that they were on board. The servers at the Schooner Bar were excellent, and we made sure to tip them well. We adored Mohammed, our assistant waiter in the MDR and often our lunch waiter in the Windjammer. He had great stories and information about the ports, and we learned a lot from him about his home country, Tunisia. I would never have been interested to visit before, but now Tunisia is on the list of places I'd like to go.
The entertainment was a mixed bag. The ice show was amazing, and we also thoroughly enjoyed the Motown tribute act. The Royal Caribbean singers musical-style show was weird; the singers were great, especially Sarah, the main female vocalist, but the story was strange and hard-to-follow. We had fun at the '70s night on the promenade, and were sad that we fell asleep before the pirate parade (jet lag on the first night). I thought the shadow puppet act sounded boring, but we caught it on RCTV later and it was mind-blowing! We walked out of a terrible comedienne's act (she billed herself as Charo + Joan Rivers, but she was nowhere near either), and might have different thoughts about the comedian/magician if the show hadn't been stolen by one of his volunteers, who happened to be our MDR tablemate.
We only went on one Royal Caribbean excursion, since the Palace at Knossos was almost three hours away from port. We also did a private tour with Hakan Bozdag, a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide in Kusadasi/Ephesus, Turkey, for about $40 pp (vs. $225 for a similar RC excursion, although their's still didn't include as much as we did). In every other port, we walked or took public transport--and usually beat the huge cruise ship crowds at 1/10th the cost of an activity or less--which I highly recommend in the walkable cities of Europe.
We only some minor issues, but in our eyes they were more positive than negative. An outbreak of norovirus on the previous cruise meant we were delayed in getting onto the Mariner. But, since we flew into Rome that morning and booked our transfer through RCI, they threw in a free tour of Rome to kill a couple hours. My husband had never been to Rome, so he was quite happy that he had the chance to see the Coliseum and walk around Vatican City, at least for a short while. Also, at our VERY organized embarkation, we were told that the port days in Crete and Athens had been switched. This worked out much better as there was only one other ship in Athens the day we actually went, and there would have been four or five others on the original day. (As far as I know, there wasn't a norovirus outbreak on our cruise, although someone did tell us they came across some major, abnormal disinfecting work going on on a lower deck.)
All in all, I highly recommend the Mariner of the Seas and look forward to our next cruise on a Voyager class ship. Less
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Among the more important predators of midwater habitats in Monterey Bay and elsewhere are the members of the Subclass Siphonophorae. Whether siphonophores are single individuals or colonies of well-integrated polymorphic hydroid and medusoid individuals is a matter of debate among specialists. Some species are truly impressive organisms, forming delicate chains in excess of 100 feet long. Many others are far more diminutive and inconspicuous. All siphonophores are predators and typically spread a veil of nematocyst-laden tentacles for capturing unsuspecting prey. Some of the "individuals" along the length of the stem provide tentacles for defense (dactylozooids) and food capture. Depending on the type of siphonophore, others may function as swimming bells (nectophores), aid flotation (pneumatophore), provide additional defense (bracts), digest prey (gastrozooids), or serve for reproductive functions (gonozooids). The central stem to which all these units are attached is hollow. The gastrovascular cavity passes throughout the stem, and extends into the float (if present), swimming bells, tentacles, bracts, gastrozooids and gonozooids.
A bewildering array of about 150 species inhabit the oceans. Many present difficulties in identification, even for experts. Particularly for large-chain species that typically live in midwater habitats, often all that is seen near the surface are pieces of the chain. Plankton tows and other collection methods tend to break these delicate species into unidentifiable bits. For this reason, the density of siphonophores in midwater habitats has probably been grossly underestimated since they are not properly counted. Explorations using submersible and remotely operated vehicles are revealing a far greater ecological importance than previously realized. Some of the smaller calycophoran siphonophores can survive some net trauma, but are difficult to identify even when intact. Siphonophores are not common visitors to surface waters of the West Coast. The species presented here represent the species that will most likely be observed by a casual observer, either while boating or diving.
The siphonophore that most people have heard of is the notorious Portuguese man-of-war, Physalia (Order Cystonecta). The cystonects possess a gas-filled float known as the pneumatophore that keeps them at the surface with tentacles trailing below. They lack nectophores and gelatinous bracts. Physalia only ventures as far north as southern California, which is fortunate for swimmers and divers farther north since it packs a powerful sting. It possesses a large number of gastrozooids that lack tentacles, with large dactylozooids endowed with long potent tentacles taking up the slack. The tentacles can reach lengths of 20 meters or more and easily dispatch prey such as fish. Beneath the brilliant blue gas float are clusters of smaller dactylozooids and gonozooids.
Siphonophores in the Order Physonecta typically form long chains with an apical pneumatophore followed by a group of muscular swimming bells (nectophores). Posterior to this are feeding and reproductive segments known as cormidia that form the bulk of the chain. Each cormidium typically consists of a gelatinous bract (for buoyancy or protection), a gastrozooid with a long branched tentacle, defensive dactylozooids (one or more), each with an unbranched tentacle, and male and female gonozooids. Frequently all that you will see near the surface of species such as Apolemia is a portion of the chain that has broken away. Even broken chains, however, must be treated with respect since the stinging capability is retained.
Siphonophores that lack an apical pneumatophore but possess at least 1 relatively large swimming bell are grouped in the Order Calycophora. The apex of the stem is hidden by the posterior swimming bell. Calycophorans have repeating cormidia that bud from an anterior growing zone (just below the last swimming bell), with the last cormidium being the oldest. Each cormidium possesses a bract, a gastrozooid, and gonozooids (one sex only) which can also function as swimming bells. Unlike physonect siphonophores however, the cormidia lack dactylozooids. Cormidia can detach and then form free-swimming reproductive structures known as eudoxids. Whereas certain calycophoran species may form chains that are in excess of 100 feet long, many are tiny, inconspicuous active swimmers with a rocket-shaped swimming bell.
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In Uncharted: Drakes Fortune you play as a treasure hunter Nathan Drake. Drake is the relative of Sir. Francis Drake and recovers Sir. Francis Drake's coffin. Inside the coffin was a book on how to find the treasure that Sir. Francis Drake was looking for. Soon Drake and his friend Victor Sullivan set out to find the treasure. Unfortunately Sullivan owed money to a rich British explorer that wants the treasure for himself. The man shoots Sullivan and takes the map. Drake still looks for the treasure but now the rich man's soldiers are stationed all over the island that the treasure is located on.
Story: 9/10
The story is average in the beginning and middle of the game. At the end of the game it gets a lot better. I described the beginning of the story in the intro. The treasure that Drake is looking for is El Dorado. A giant statue of gold. Drake doesn't go alone though. he has the cigar smoking Victor Sullivan and a T.V host Elena Fisher tag along. What makes the story so good is the characters. The characters are all well liked and very believable. Drake and Sullivan are hilarious and Elena is a tough determined person. As for the villains the British explorer's partner seems very shady and evil and The hired armies leader, Eddie is hilarious.
Game Play: 10/10
The game play in this game is very good. Drake has a variety of weapons to use by the end of the game including shotguns, pistols, and assault rifles. As your progress in the game the weapons get better (for example in the beginning of the game you start of with an AK-47 and moss, by the end a M4 replaces the AK-47 and a SAS replaces the moss.Drake is an expert climber and marksman so he combined the two. You can climb cliffs and shoot enemies at the same time. The climbing system works well and you hardly ever get confused at which path you take. Another cool thing about the game are the bonus features.To get the Bonus Features you must earn medals. You earn medals by getting certain numbers of kills with certain guns and by finding treasures. There are 60 treasures total. After earning enough bonus points you unlock the ability to switch to any gun at any time, get movies about developing the game, tweaks, and the ability to switch characters. The controls work great and makes great use of the PlayStation 3's dual shock controller. For example when going over logs you have to balance yourself by moving the controller around. Another example is when you throw grenades you have to move the controller to throw the grenade. The hand to hand combat is great in this game. Drake can preform stealth attacks, and brutal combos.
Graphics: 10/10
The graphics are great. The jungle terrain and ancient buildings look great. the characters look realistic. One cool thing about the graphics are you can see that the characters are wet after they go swimming. Overall the graphics are great.
Audio: 9/10
The sounds are good in this game. The guns sound realistic and you can hear the jungle environment so it feels like your actually there. The character voice acting is great and a lot of there lines are hilarious.
Replay Value: 9/10
There is replay value in this game. You will want to play again to earn all of the medals to earn the bonus features. Also there are Play Station Network trophies that you can earn.
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-Great Graphics
-Good Voice Acting
-Lots of weapons to use
-Climbing system
-Hand to hand fighting is good
-Medal System works well
-Trophy Supported
-Bonus Features
-Has replay value
-Sometimes you get confused where to go next
-Some puzzles are hard to figure out without help
-Some Writing in book/map is small and hard to read.
This is a great game. I would recommend buying it. It is one of the best games on the PS3.
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In the space of fifty years, Earth changed from a planet on cusp of a challenging future to a world a breath away from lifelessness and plunged into an apocalyptic time of ecological disaster, global warfare and the meltdown of human civilization. This is the time of the Maelstrom. In this ravaged world, the planet's dwindling resources have divided what remains of mankind in two: the urban freedom fighting 'Remnants' and the technologically advanced 'Ascension'. Now they must wage war against a new threat, the invasion of a savage alien race, the Hai-Genti, and each other in a desperate struggle for supremacy and survival. Through the game's missions, take command from different viewpoints and employ faction-specific tactics and weaponry to achieve your objectives. Complete with the ability to terraform landscapes and transform units, Maelstrom provides gamers with the power to harness the forces of nature in the most frantic, destructive, action-packed RTS game yet.
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Born: Jan 3, 1991 (26 years old)
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California (United States)
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-5 (196cm) Weight: 195 (88kg)
Hand: Right
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Current Agent: Chris Emens
Draft Entry: 2011 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2011 Early Entrant
Drafted: Round 2, Pick 11, Los Angeles Lakers
Pre-Draft Team: Michigan (So)
High School: Windward School [Los Angeles, California]
Darius Morris News
Darius Morris Waived By Nets
The Nets have requested waivers on guard Darius Morris.
Darius Morris Signs With Nets
Darius Morris was one of the Blazers' final cuts this preseason.
Blazers Waive Diante Garrett, Darius Morris
The Blazers have waived Diante Garrett and Darius Morris.
RealGM Staff Report
Blazers Sign Darius Morris To Camp Contract
The Blazers have signed Darius Morris to a non-guaranteed camp contract.
Darius Morris Signs 10-Day Contract With Grizzlies
The Grizzlies have signed Darius Morris to a 10-day contract.
Darius Morris Not Re-Signed By Clippers After 2nd 10-Day Deal Expires
The Clippers elected not to sign Darius Morris after his second 10-day contract expired.
Darius Morris To Sign Second 10-Day Deal With Clippers
Darius Morris' first 10-day deal expired on Wednesday.
Darius Morris Signs 10-Day Contract With Clippers
Darius Morris started the season with the 76ers.
Lakers Considering Barbosa, Morris, Duhon, Others
The Lakers are down to zero point guards and are considering their options regarding a potential signing.
Darius Morris, Reggie Williams, Seth Curry To Work Out For Grizzlies
Darius Morris and Reggie Williams are free agents, while Seth Curry is with the Santa Cruz Warriors of the D-League.
76ers Waive Kwame Brown, Darius Morris
The 76ers have waived Kwame Brown and Darius Morris.
Darius Morris To Sign Partially Guaranteed Deal With 76ers
Darius Morris is expected to play meaningful minutes for the 76ers next season.
Lakers Recall Morris, Sacre From D-League
Robert Sacre posted 14 points, six rebounds, and two blocks in 31 minutes, while Darius Morris tallied nine points, nine assists, six rebounds and a steal in 34 minutes.
Lakers Reassign Morris, Sacre To D-League
Darius Morris scored 21 points and handed out four assists in one game with the D-Fenders last year.
Lakers Assign Morris, Sacre To D-League
The Lakers have assigned Darius Morris and Robert Sacre to the D-Fenders.
Lakers Looking To Unload End Of Bench Players For Roster Spots
Steve Blake, Chris Duhon, Devin Ebanks and Darius Morris are available from the Lakers for second round picks.
Lakers Will Be Patient In Addressing Surplus Point Guard Depth
The Lakers currently have four point guards on their depth chart, with Steve Blake, Chris Duhon and Darius Morris backing up Steve Nash.
Darius Morris Accepts Qualifying Offer From Lakers
The Lakers will re-sign Darius Morris for the $962,000 qualifying offer.
Lakers Extend Qualifying Offers To Ebanks, Morris
The Lakers have extended qualifying offers to forward Devin Ebanks and guard Darius Morris, making them both restricted free agents.
Lakers Recall Darius Morris From D-League
Darius Morris totaled a team-high 21 points on 7-of-16 shooting, a rebound, four assists and a steal during his one D-League game.
Lakers Assign Darius Morris To D-Fenders
The Los Angeles Lakers assigned Darius Morris to the Los Angeles D-Fenders.
Michigan's Darius Morris Stays In Draft
Michigan point guard Darius Morris is projected as a late first to early second round pick.
Scouts: Darius Morris Needs To Improve Shooting
Two NBA scouts view Michigans Darius Morris as a second round pick in the June draft.
Michigan's Morris Remains Undecided About Draft
Michigan point guard Darius Morris is projected as a second round pick.
Darius Morris Enters Draft, Won't Sign With Agent
Michigan sophomore point guard Darius Morris will "test the waters" by entering his name in the NBA draft, but won't sign with an agent.
Michigan PG Darius Morris To Test Draft Waters Without Agent
Darius Morris is declaring himself available for the NBA draft.
Big Ten Coaches Agree On Importance Of Veteran Guards For Tourney Success
The Big Ten coaches had a teleconference on Monday to talk about tournament play.


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DESOLATION is the art form of getting lost. That art form translated into a project that ripened in the wilderness. A shamanic trip through the vast nothingness – spawned by a crew of retro DIY-minded wild spirits digging into anything that isn't standard. It combines the frustrations of a whole generation who's crying out for authenticity. A cool cocktail of design, nature, and shredding, resulting in designs inspired by our favorite DESO destinations. Smooth designs, free minds – for those who love nature.
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What To Expect
Swim with the biggest yet harmless fishes in the world - the Whale Shark!
Between the months of May to September (Whale Shark season), these massive creatures of the sea come to Isla Mujeres, an island where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Mexico, to feed on plankton. Your tour will be led by professional guides, who are naturalists and biologists that know everything there is to know about the whale shark.
While here, you'll might be able to see other marine species such as dolphins and turtles.
07:00 - Pick up from hotels in Cancun
07:30 - Proceed for an informative briefing at Marina La Amada. Our certified guides will provide you with information about the Whale Sharks and the area's ecosystems. During the briefing, coffee, juice, water fruit and bread/sweet rolls will be available for light breakfast.
08:00 - Depart from Marina La Amada to the Whale Shark reserve around the waters of Isla Mujeres. Upon spotting them, you have the unique opportunity to snorkel with the biggest fish(es) in the world.
12:30 - Lunch time on the boat near the coast of the island. You may choose to go and swim in the turquoise waters in the beach area.
13:30 - Arrive at the port of Marina La Amada and transfer back to your hotel.
14:00 - Estimated time of arrival in your hotel in Cancun.
Hotel pick-up from Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels
Light breakfast
Lunch (shrimp ceviche and chicken sandwich)
Soft drinks and water
Snorkel equipment rental
Professional bilingual guide (biologist or naturalist)
Meals and drinks not specified
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Optional activity costs
We recommend that you bring long sleeved shirts, towels, swimming suit, comfortable shoes, impermeable jacket, hat, sunglasses, sunblock and own wetsuit.
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Center's innovative mix of art, training offers participants the tools to succeed
The new Buffalo Center for Art and Technology truly is about hope, promise and the arts.
The center, modeled after Pittsburgh entrepreneur Bill Strickland's Manchester Bidwell Corp., has a dual role. Its training program gives adults the skills needed to fill a good job, and its after-school art program gives high schoolers a reason to stay in class.
The center's new home, in the lower portion of the Artspace Buffalo Lofts at 1219 Main St., is breathtaking in its design, providing a sense of openness and expectation.
The dream of a state-of-the-art facility serving the community has been realized. More than $4 million, primarily from the John R. Oishei Foundation, First Niagara Foundation and Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, along with support from the Empire State Development Corp. and the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council, has made it happen.
Executive Director Amber Dixon, brimming with pride and enthusiasm, recently showed off the modern, high-ceiling classrooms with brand new computers, Macintosh in the digital film and photography room and PCs in the pharmacy tech room.
This place has the eclectic feel of an art gallery with its odd-shaped furniture and clean lines, but with a touch of hominess that includes a downstairs kitchen and seating area for meals.
To the students taking advantage of the after-school art program that began last week, the center offers an incentive to set goals, stay in school and achieve.
That will happen with the support of Dixon and her staff, including a mix of well-known local artists and musicians. Students will get instruction in digital music and recording arts. There's also mural arts painting – with the possibility of public display – along with drawing, collage and book arts.
The promise of such intensive instruction should be a magnet for any high school student with an interest in art. It won't be learning for the sake of winning a grade – there are no grades – it is learning for the sake of learning. The graduation rate for high school students who have taken part in the program in Pittsburgh is between 90 percent and 95 percent.
The Manchester Bidwell concept, which incorporates art and vocational training, has been replicated in several other cities, including Cleveland, Cincinnati and San Francisco, and internationally.
Founder Strickland often talks about his own humble beginnings and how, as a child flunking out of school, he walked past a ceramics studio where he saw a teacher "throwing pots," and his world of possibilities opened up. That possibility for transformation has now come to Buffalo.
And it includes the unemployed and underemployed, who now have a place to go for training that will prepare them for jobs on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and beyond.
The center is offering training for medical coders and pharmacy technicians. The full-day, nine-month program begins in January with the medical coding class. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills for jobs with salaries in the $30,000 and up range.
Requirements for entry to the program are a high school diploma or GED, ability to read at a 12th-grade level – in a city where the average adult literacy level might be as low as sixth grade – and an interview process. It'll be worth it in the end, for them and the community, when they are able to get good jobs. There is no charge to participants, except to pay back by meeting expectations of dress, decorum, attendance and study.
This program offers a fresh approach in a beleaguered city. It deserves the community's support to ensure it and those using it succeed.


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After a few years of instability, Mountain View football seems to be in a good place. After three coaches in three years, Bam McRae has come to the school and put his own stamp on the program. McRae now enters year three and the team is looking for their third straight playoff appearance.
The team lost a number of players, but have built up the overall depth in the program.
"I think ultimately in our step of going into year three of building our program we are getting better quality of athletes and kids who really want to play the game of football," explained McRae.
The program must replace 30 seniors, but has created great depth by building up the overall numbers in the program. Area players who might have looked at going to CDO or Ironwood Ridge, now seem more likely to stay in the area.
"We are getting the commitment from the kids, the parents and the community that we need," said Offensive Coordinator Robert Summerset. "Mountain View has always been a great program, so it hasn't been hard to turn things around. The kids believe they feel we are on the right track, so it wont be long at all."
This will be a very young team. They lose 30 seniors off of last year's team, most of whom stuck through the tough times during the transition from coach to coach.
"As a team we are very young with just a few older guys," McRae said. "We are only returning five starters from both sides of the ball, which means a lot of young guys will have an opportunity to play."
McRae estimates only five or six seniors will start, meaning this team will be led by their youth. Not only have the lower levels produced great talent, but they had a number of talented players transfer into the area, including University of Arizona verbal commitment Demetrious Flannigan, who will play defensive back for the team and could also help at receiver.
Among the departing seniors the team loses starting quarterback Cody Rochon and running back Richie Estrada. Estrada will be especially though to replace as he was one of the best running backs in southern Arizona last season.
Dylan Henschel, Tucson High transfer Bryce Coleman and a few others will try to replace Estrada's 1,700 rusing yards. Henschel toted the ball 20 times last season, while Coleman had over 900 yards rushing for the Badgers.
The battle for quarterback is wide open. Four players are still vying for the quarterback spot. Justice Summerset, DeShaun Flannigan, Caleb Ryden and Anthony Leyva have all worked hard to replace Rochon. All four are terrific athletes and can add an extra running element to the offense.
In fact, expect to see some slight changes to the Mountain Lions' offense this season. They will not abandon their power running game, but expect to see more wide-open spread elements to take advantage of their athleticism.
"I was always a tough three yards and a cloud of dust kind of guy," said Summerset. "All of the sudden now you have this wide open football and all this athleticism on the field. We do have some new toys to play with."
"As you get the better kids and better athletes I try to do what fits their build," McRae added. "We will still run the ball and be a hardnosed team and get downhill at people but at the same time we are getting better at stretching the field in different ways."
The receiving corps is stocked with young receivers and is a fairly deep group. Sam Ross, Jeff Cotton and Enrique Sparkman all have experience at the position.
The offensive line will feature four new starters. Paul O'Donnell is a three-year starter and will anchor the line at center. J.P. Ramirez, a starter at linebacker, may also play on the line. Ryan Potter, Colt Soberg and Jake Darrow are guys who will see time up front, though McRae promises a number of players will help bolster the line.
Defensively, the team will not change much as they have been one of the stouter defenses in the area.
"Our strength on the team is how we play the game," McRae said. "Whether they are big or small we definitely get after people."
McRae did say with their upgraded athleticism, that they will be able to gamble a little bit more and try a few new wrinkles.
Their defensive backfield are very experienced with Summerset and Justin Gauna returning at safety.
Ross, Ramirez, Sparkman and Tommy Lawrence are all key members of the defense, as is Demetrius Flannigan who will play defensive back for the Wildcats in a year.
"We have kids all over it is just ulitimately getting them to play the game fast, hard and playing together," McRae said.
The Mountain Lions open up at home against Marana, then play four of their next five on the road, including tough games against Cienega, Mesquite and Salpointe.


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Greensburg Tribune-Review athletes of the week: GCC's Devon Nguyen, Penn-Trafford's Amanda Steffey
Devon Nguyen
School: Greensburg Central Catholic
Sport: Soccer
Class: Senior
Claim to fame: Nguyen scored a goal for Greensburg Central Catholic in a 2-1 double-overtime loss to Riverside in the WPIAL Class A championship game Saturday. Nguyen, a defender, also scored a first-half goal in a 2-1 win over Sewickley Academy in the semifinals Oct. 31.
"Well, I've been trying to get some goals during my four years," Nguyen said. "But, as a defender, it's kind of tough. It's more about helping the team in achieving our goals. The goals are just icing on the cake."
What are your college plans for next year?
Right now, I definitely want to play in college. I'm still deciding where I want to go. I have two showcases with my club team (Beadling Soccer Club). I would like to study in architecture or civil engineering. I like art and math. Architecture is said to be the bridge between the two.
What was it like to avenge last year's consolation loss to Sewickley Academy?
Going into the game, we wanted to come out with the win after last year we lost to them and weren't able to qualify for states. It left us with a bad feeling. We had to be focused and come out strong. It's not just one individual but more of a team effort. I think we came out strong and I don't think Sewickley Academy was expecting it since they had the undefeated record.
What was the feeling after losing to Riverside in the finals?
It's tough anytime to lose in the finals. We have a second chance to get a state championship, unlike last year. I had to gather the team as a captain and tell the team to put the loss behind them, and we still have a chance to win states. The loss will just motivate us during the state playoffs.
What did the team learn during the injury-riddled season?
Anytime we have the top players out, it's always rough. I had confidence in the reserves and our bench. I know they would do well, and whenever we needed them to step up they did.
Who is your favorite soccer player and why?
Ji-Sung Park (of the Queens Park Rangers) because of his work ethic. He doesn't look like he gets tired. He runs miles and miles. Also, Brek Shea from the U.S. national team because of his work ethic.
Amanda Steffey
School: Penn-Trafford
Sport: Field hockey
Class: Senior
Claim to fame: Steffey, who had two goals and an assist, scored the game-winning goal 40 seconds into the second overtime for Penn-Trafford (14-3-1) in 3-2 win over Peters Township in the first round of the WPIAL Class AAA playoffs on Oct. 23. Steffey, who was elected homecoming queen, and the Warriors lost to Fox Chapel, 1-0, in overtime in the WPIAL final on Oct. 31.
"I thought our team played really well," said Steffey, who finished the season with 34 goals and 14 assists. "We had a lot of injuries and a lot of people were getting sick. I think we had a great season."
What are your college plans for next year?
I'm still looking at colleges. I want to play field hockey in college, so I have been trying to talk to coaches and seeing where I would fit in best. I'm still undecided on my major, so I haven't been able to limit my school choices yet.
How would it have felt to win back-to-back WPIAL Class AAA titles?
That would have been amazing. I listened to the game online a couple of days after the game and it seemed like we weren't able to finish some plays. But I was still proud about how the team did this year.
How did you get into field hockey?
When I was in eighth grade I heard the high school had a team and I didn't know what it was. So, I got into a league the summer before and (attended) a camp at Seton Hill. I have been playing ever since.
What are you going to work on this offseason?
I need to work on my defense. I need to get harder shots on goal. I have hard shots, but I'm not always consistent with the shots that I take.
What has been the best piece of advice you've received?
My coach, Cindy Dutt, tells us to play our game and give it your all. Also, she says to be aware of how you played no matter if you win or lose. I put my all in it every game.
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METER boxes on the roadside have become blank canvases for Warilla High School art students.
The plain, symmetrical surfaces of meter boxes have been brought to life by the students, who have created artworks that reflect the natural beauty of the region.
The RTA Box Art project was a partnership between Warilla High and Shellharbour Youth Services staff.
Students from Warilla High School have designed the artworks to reflect the natural beauty of the area on six boxes installed along Shellharbour Road.
Head of creative and performance arts teacher Veronica Lockman said it was great to see the students take their talents into the community.
"It has been a great opportunity for the students to inject their artwork into a public art project," she said.
"The project was co-ordinated by the visual art teacher Kate Brewer."
The students joined youth worker and artist Belinda Caruana to complete the last of the boxes in the program last week.
"These artworks are a great example of how necessary infrastructure can form the basis for creative displays in our city," Mayor Marianne Saliba said.
"I commend the Youth Services team for facilitating this initiative and providing our young people with the ability to publicly and creatively contribute to the community."
The Youth Services team have collaborated with young people to paint 18 boxes in the past five years and altered the visual appeal of public places along the way.
The last of the boxes in this scope of work were painted last month.


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Tomato Tart with Cashew Goat Cheese & Basil Pesto
As promised, here's the recipe I made with the not-so-firm Cashew Goat Cheese I wrote about yesterday. It's an insanely simple, yummy, and beautiful Tomato Tart! I'd made the cheese for a get together we were having, and was thinking I'd just put the two logs out with crackers and crostini. I realized that the second log wasn't setting up that well, and I thought I'd maybe try to do something else with it. I didn't want to go to the store, and I had a bunch of other stuff to make, so I just had to figure out what I could do with what I had on hand.
A few weeks ago, the Hollywood Farmers Market had a tomato festival. I'd had high hopes of making some sort of mini tomato tarts for that Sunday, but we had an event the night before and the week just got away from me. I'd looked up lots of recipes for tomato tarts online, though, and many of them were basically puff pastry topped with goat or some other kind of cheese, tomatoes and basil. Those recipes must have taken root in my subconscious. Once I realized that I already had the goat cheese – which would have been the hardest part – the rest was easy!
We had some tomatoes laying around that hadn't been used during the week. (I try to meal plan, and I swear that I have every intention of making the dinners… but then life happens and I end up having cereal for dinner.) I also had some extra puff pastry in the freezer. Just to seal the deal, we'd bought some prepared dairy-free basil pesto from the market on Sunday for grilled veggie sandwiches. Viola! A tomato tart was born!
This seriously could not be easier. The hardest part is making the cheese, which you probably don't even have to bake beforehand since you'll be putting this in the oven. If you don't have time or don't feel like making the cheese (although you really should, because it's so good here!), you could always mix some Tofutti cream cheese with herbs or nutritional yeast and use that as the cheese. You could also leave it out, and just bake the tomatoes with the puff pastry. The point is that you can do what's easy, and what you like. It's more of an idea than a recipe, and you could certainly even substitute other veggies if tomatoes aren't your thing.
Start by thawing some puff pastry. Make sure to check the ingredients because some of them contain butter. This one is vegan, but not health food by any stretch of the imagination – although we are talking about puff pastry here. Once it's thawed, roll it out so that it's a slightly larger rectangle. Spread your goat cheese out, leaving a border around the edges. Then slice up two tomatoes (more or less, depending on their size) and discard as many of the seeds and liquid as you can. Lay the slices out over the cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for about 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Here's what it will look like before baking.
I made the mistake of adding my pesto at this point, but I should have waited until it came out of the oven. It still tasted good, but didn't have that fresh bright green color. You could also garnish this with fresh basil leaves. If you don't have a prepared pesto that you like, my favorite recipe is in Vegan with a Vengeance. I often make some up when I have extra basil on hand and freeze it. It's so good, and nice to have for those nights when we don't feel like cooking. It's also perfect to use for something like this tart.
Like the goat cheese, all the non-vegans loved this. People kept telling me how awesome "that pizza thing-ey" was. It went so fast that I don't think Ryan even got to try a piece! Next time you have people over, try this tart. You and your guests will be glad that you did!


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Any day the New York Times covers the Louvin Brothers in the book review section is a good day. Sunday's review section features the new autobiography/memoir Satan is Real: The Story of the Louvin Brothers, in which the surviving Louvin, Charlie, tells the story of the brothers' amazing career as one of the premier singing duets of the twentieth century (until his brother Ira died in a car crash in 1965 -- the normally drunken Ira that night being sober, but killed by another drunk driver).
A brief excerpt from the beginning, in which Charlie captures the brothers' eerie but unforgettable harmonizing:
By Charlie Louvin's own account, people who saw the Louvin Brothers perform were mystified by the experience. Ira Louvin was a full head taller than his younger brother, played the mandolin like Bill Monroe and sang in an impossibly high, tense, quivering tenor. Charlie strummed a guitar, grinned like a vaudevillian and handled the bottom register. But every so often, in the middle of a song, some hidden signal flashed and the brothers switched places — with Ira swooping down from the heights, and Charlie angling upward — and even the most careful listeners would lose track of which man was carrying the lead. This was more than close-harmony singing; each instance was an act of transubstantiation. "It baffled a lot of people," Charlie Louvin explains in his crackling new memoir. "We could change in the middle of a word. Part of the reason we could do that was that we'd learned to have a good ear for other people's voices when we sang Sacred Harp. But the other part is that we were brothers."
The review of the new book reminded me to plug (as I have done before here) the great essay "High Lonesome Theology," from 2001, reprinted at Killing the Buddha.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Anyone who has watched television in greater Jacksonville in the last half century knows George Winterling by name. What they probably don't know is how Winterling developed a lifelong passion for the weather and how he helped invent the field of television weather forecasting.
George left his job at the National Weather Bureau and started at WJXT in 1962 -- the year of the Cuban missile crisis and when John Glenn made his Mercury space flight. Also that year, Walter Cronkite became the anchor of the CBS Evening News and Johnny Carson took over "The Tonight Show."
Over more than four decades of daily forecasting, he progressed from drawing his own weather maps with a Magic Marker to magnetic boards to static satellite maps to live radar, and most recently to 3D animations, complete with moving fronts, clouds and waves.
How it began
Winterling can still recall the day in May 1937 when he spotted the ill-fated Hindenburg in the air near his New Jersey home prior to its fiery destruction.
After moving to a home on Ortega River in Jacksonville when he was 10, he witnessed aviation history being made during World War II when he saw military seaplanes in the St. Johns River near Naval Air Station Jacksonville and Hellcats, Avengers, and Corsairs taking to the skies.
It's no surprise that upon completion of high school in 1950 he joined the U.S. Air Force, but learned he needed two years of college to go into cadet training. Instead, Winterling studied meteorology in the Weather Observers School.
"They taught me the different clouds," Winterling said. "After I learned the different clouds and what made them and what they meant, it changed my life completely. I could never go anywhere without looking at the sky and understanding what the weather is doing and what the different cloud formations meant."
After initial training and advanced studies at the USAF's Intermediate Meteorology School at what is now Oklahoma State University, he spent most of his service in Alaska and in the Aleutian Islands, where he became familiar with typhoon-like storms that approached from the western Pacific Ocean.
After four years in the service, Winterling returned to Jacksonville to attend Jacksonville Junior College, then on to Florida State University where he received his degree in meteorology. After three years with the U.S. Weather Bureau -- now the National Weather Service -- Hurricane Donna spiked his interest in television weathercasting.
A start in broadcasting
He talked WJXT into needing a meteorologist to deliver the weather -- something unheard of at the time.
George Winterling began doing weather on television in 1962 when he talked WJXT into hiring a meteorologist rather than getting information second-hand from the U.S. Weather Bureau, which later became the National Weather Service.
In the early days, George designed and copyrighted the space-view weather maps to show viewers weather systems across the United States. He initiated predicting rainfall probability, and even chased storms and weather events, filming them with his 16mm camera.
He used that same camera to take single-frames to create animations to put the weather in motion.
Winterling was granted the American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval in 1963. He was appointed to the Board of Radio and Television Weathercasting in 1969 and designed the AMS television Seal of Approval in 1973.
Having reported summer temperatures in Florida's steamy humidity, Winterling developed in 1978 the humiture, which added a temperature equivalent moisture factor to the summer readings. A year later, the National Weather Service started the summer counterpart of the wind-chill factor called the heat index.
"It's the moisture-humidity factor that people say when its muggy, they say the atmosphere, it feels close," George said. "The reason it feels close is because the perspiration will not evaporate from your skin and it drenches you in sweat."
From 1975 to 1994, Winterling taught meteorology as an adjunct professor at Jacksonville University. In 1984, the AMS presented George with an award for outstanding service by a broadcast meteorologist honoring his skills and pioneering use of animation. The award was given to recognize his creative innovations to enable the public to better understand weather.
In 1989, Winterling passed the American Meteorological Society's exam to become a certified consulting meteorologist.
"I guess I'm getting to be the dinosaur because I've been in it since before computers. I've seen it change from film to videotape and now it's going digital, which has changed a lot of the way we do things," Winterling told the Jacksonville Daily Record in a 2006 interview.
George's Garden, a weekly feature Winterling created in the 1990s, has become a viewer favorite. Viewers get gardening tips on what to plant, how to grow it, when to fertilize, when to water and other timely tips.
Winterling has been married to his wife, Virginia, for 53 years. They have three children: Wendy Gale, Frank and Steve, as well as several grandchildren.
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