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So i have read the manual a few times and i cant figure out if the MultEQ is on or off? It says if its off the bass and treble cannot be adjusted which is true! I can never adjust them, which i want too!! Any ideas?
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Our average high temperature is 71 degrees in the Twin Cities right now. We'll shoot right by that this afternoon, and could top out in the lower 80s! It's great to have a summery Sunday in September! Southerly winds ahead of a low pressure system will bring warm temps to most of Minnesota and western Wisconsin today: Some Read more →
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It looks like the perfect storm for a delayed but excellent fall color season this year across Minnesota. Read more →
The season's first frost advisories are flying for the Red River Valley and northwest Minnesota into Friday morning. Read more →
The polar vortex, June monsoon, lack of intense summer heat and a dry temperate fall with lighter than average wind speeds combined to produce excellent, lasting fall color. Read more →
What does MPR Education Reporter Tim Post do when he has some extra time on his hands? He takes a really long 20 foot pole and straps on a GoPro camera and sticks it up in the trees. The result? A stunningly colorful ride through peak autumn color in the Twin Cities. Two questions: What do Read more →
Our extended Indian summer returns by Thursday, as temps make another run into the 60s. Read more →
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We love the sun so much that we live where we see it shine almost every day. And where we may be among those who are likely to propel Florida into having the second-highest number of new cases of melanoma, a serious skin cancer, this year.
Because this is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, it's a good time to consider what we need to be doing to protect ourselves. We consulted an expert, Dr. Clay J. Cockerell. He's a physician and is also the chairman of the golf committee of the American Dermatological Association.
Cockerell says he has golfed since he was a boy in Abilene, Texas.
"When I started playing, we really didn't have any sunscreens and didn't know how bad sun was for you," the Dallas physician says.
Sun needn't be dangerous if people are wise about their exposure time and protection, he noted. When Cockerell heads out for golf, he chooses a sunscreen with a sun protection factor, or SPF, of at least 30, and he slathers all exposed parts of his body. Cockerell says reapplication is needed every couple of hours.
He tries to tee off early, but if playing in the middle of the day, he makes an effort to seek shade. Because baseball caps don't protect ears, neck and jawline, Cockerell plays in a wide-brim hat, noting, "It just takes some getting used to."
What about women who wear visors because they want to protect their hairdo, or they simply like the look? Cockerell says these are not as effective as a larger hat for protecting the scalp.
Sun-protective clothing is a good idea, he adds, such as a windbreaker with an SPF of 30 or more.
Learning the hard way
Linda Pilkington, executive director of the Melanoma Research Foundation, grew up in New Jersey. Fair-skinned, blond and blue-eyed, she recalls she used to spend time as a teenager sunbathing, and in her 20s, she spent time in tanning salons.
Annual skin checks were not on her schedule.
Eight years ago, when she turned 40 but before she began working for the foundation, she saw a mole on her knee change appearance within a week. Pilkington had Stage 3 melanoma; it had traveled to her lymph nodes.
She has since learned that in addition to her previous sun exposure, she has a gene mutation associated with melanoma.
For a year, she took a drug called Intron A and endured side effects of flu-like symptoms. She is disease-free now but will always have to be alert to the possibility melanoma will return.
Pilkington says people often assume a melanoma can simply be cut out by a doctor. "For the early stage, that often is true," she says. "But most people aren't aware of the risk and the progress of it, so they tend not to get something checked out."
That increases the possibility melanoma will spread to lymph nodes or other organs, which is often fatal.
Juli Cragg Hilliard is a freelance writer living in Bradenton.


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True Circlet Gems
Skyrim » Clothing - Jewelry
Skyrim » Clothing - Jewelry
Added: 12/11/2013 - 12:28AM
Updated: 09/08/2017 - 10:23PM
Last updated at 22:23, 9 Aug 2017 Uploaded at 0:28, 12 Nov 2013
NOTE: This mod is depreciated by Saerileth's Gemling Queen Jewelry. I myself use that one as well. It's not a big deal for me either, since Saerileth based her technique off of mine here.
Author: MadCat221 ([email protected])
Version: 1.0
November 11, 2013
1. Introduction
2: Installation
3: Credits
4: Version History
Circlet gems... What the heck is up with them? They just look like chunks of colored polished plastic.
Clutter gems... shiiiiinyyyyyy. Now THOSE look like gems! The flare, the glimmer...
This mod aims to adapt the setup that the clutter gems use in order to make all circlets that have gems (not onyx or moonstones) uses it, in order to truly look like gems.
As the lighting angles change, the flare within the gem will change with it. Additionally, the gems are no longer completely opaque, and also have an enviro reflection effect on them.
Circlets for all races are adapted, including the recently released corrective female elf circlet meshes that are part of Unofficial Skyrim Patch 2.0 (as I'm the one that made those meshes).
The provided screenshots don't really do it justice. Unlike other circlet mods that attempt to solve the lack of gem flare by putting it directly into the diffuse texture, this mod will make the gem flare glisten as the position of lighting, gems, and camera POV change, on both the outer and inner surfaces of the gems; in essence, dynamic gem flare as opposed to baked-in-texture flare.
This is a module-less mod, intended as a replacer.
Install the enclosed Meshes folder into your Skyrim/Data directory. Say "yes" to any overwrites.
It *SHOULD* be compatible with all circlet retextures. The other Readme linked here on Nexus and packed in the mod has obsolete information pertaining to retextures.
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My older sibling is in my care.
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Discussion in 'Texans Talk' started by Pats, Jan 5, 2013.
Hey Folks
I hope your annoying friend dont come back, but welcome again ! Should be fun i hope its better than the last time we played.
I dont have any freinds
Hey you wouldn't mind faxing us a copy of Belichick's gameplan for us, right? I mean, you guys are so obviously badass (just look at some of these posts some think we shouldn't even play the game), it won't matter if we know what's coming anyway, right..??
May the best team win.
JJ Watt told Belichick after the last game that he would see him again.
A Pats fan saying that on a Texans board. LOL. I notice you're still green, so you must have been somewhat nice in your former posts. Right now we are at each others throats. It's almost as good as TV.
Its Bradys gameplan.
He runs the offense.
No i dont really mean ur friend, but he is a pats fan calls himself Grunk or some crap, annoying and obnoxious.
I was kidding.
My dog likes me.
I dont know him/her.
Maybe Gronk is a transvestite?
I think Kubiak, Foster and Watt will have better games,
Schuab too.
S/he must be from Dallas then.
Probably a Cowboys fan on the bandwagon.
The poor Boys.
haha possible i guess.....haha
The way to slow down Brady is to knock him down even if he completes a pass. Getting him to move in the pocket as well.
If the Texans let him sit back there you know what happens.
Ding ding.
Pats win easy. I'm looking forward to a potential Broncos v Pats AFC championship game.
Hope we can give you a better game.
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I thought the left hand of the first pitch variations was slightly harder. In either case, the first pitch is the crux, but well-protected.
The second pitch, in my opinion, is the best pitch of 5.9 face in the Platte. I would say that it is the equivalent of the 2nd pitch of the Center Route on Cyn Pin. This pitch is long, sustained, well-protected, on amazing rock with a climactic end.
The third pitch has a very different feel. It is still excellent, but the style is totally different.
This is a terrific route.
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|Excellent route. Carried 18 draws and used them all on p2 and nearly all on other pitches. You could easily back clean at a few places, but if you want to avoid that, take 18. They all are about 170-180 feet long. The route feels amazingly consistent at the grade with only a few full blown rests.


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Seibertron.com Member Interview / Spotlight - Va'al
Sunday, March 31st, 2013 5:59PM CDTCategories: Site Articles, Interviews
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Blurrz: HiVa'al! Iwilltrytoslowdownmyspeechsoyoucancomprehendme. Before we dive into deep and thought provoking Transformers talk, let us give our fellow Transformers fans a little information on Spotlight: Va'al. Where are you from? Who is your favorite Transformers character? And lastly, why 'Va'al'?
Va'al: Hi! Well, this is nice. I've never really been interviewed before -- is this going to be my 15 minutes of fame, and then back to obscurity? You know, fame over, finished. Where I'm from is an easy question, it's the answer that's a bit trickier: I'm half-Tuscan, on my dad's side, half-Yorkshire, on my mum's - that's half-Italian half-English, for non-Europeans! But there's Turkish, French, Dutch and Irish blood in me. Grew up in Italy, and moved to the UK in 2008. My screen name is actually a blend of my second name and my first (Alex), and I'm quite proud of it. It gets annoying when websites don't allow apostrophes though. I have to stick an 'h' in there instead. As for my favourite Transformers character... this one's a pickle, I've been trying to figure it out. I always thought it'd be Soundwave, and my collection seems to prove that. But reading the recent More Than Meets the Eye comics series, I discovered Vos. A linguist, a sadist, a Decepticon. After my own spark. Literally. As an afterthought, though, I think The Fallen, deserves an honourable mention. He's a part of the background mythology of the other characters, and he's modelled on various mythemes from different cultures, something I'm particularly interested in. Plus, he's on fire, baby.
What got you into Transformers? Do you remember your first toy?
I wrote about this in my collection thread, but I'm still trying to locate things in time really. As I was born in 1989, in Italy, I didn't catch a lot of original stuff. First series I remember watching, and following, was Beast Wars; it stopped airing after the last episode of season 1. I was extremely disappointed. I'm sure it was on TV after that, but I never found it again (I finally caught up three years ago).
The thing that really got me back into the toys (I had a few as a kid, especially Beast Wars, though, were the three recent Michael Bay films. When the Revenge of the Fallen toyline came out in the UK, I fell in love with Sideways and Sideswipe, and it just kept going from there.
My first toy, on the other hand, was a present my dad got me during one of his business trips: G2 Sideswipe, known to me as 'Freccia' ('Arrow'). I loved it, but have no idea where it went. I think my fondest memory of a Transformer toy was Beast Wars Optimus Primal, which my mum bought me on a surprise trip to the toy shop for one of my birthdays. He's still alive and kicking, although missing all his missiles bar one, and only has half a sword left.
That's an interesting point you bring up, as I believe a fair number of us Transformers fans were brought back into the hobby from the Transformers Movies! For those who have yet to dive into your collection thread, what is your favorite Transformers line that you have collected? And why so?
For a while, the only line I was collecting were the movie-related ones: Revenge of the Fallen, Hunt for the Decepticons, Reveal the Shield, Dark of the Moon. Then some Generation started appearing across the UK. I can't remember which one I picked up first, but some of them were absolutely stunning! So different from the movie lines!
Then Power Core Combiners showed up. That was a troubled relationship, to say the least. I bought the Crankcase and Destrons 5-pack on a whim. Played around with him, then decided to give him to my brother for Christmas. As I was wrapping the figures, I had a strange feeling of regret. I put them to one side, and got him something else. The following day I found Bombshock and the Combaticons on sale. I bought a couple more after that, didn't like them that much, sold them again. Then missed them, horribly, a couple of months later. You know where this is going...
I've said this before, PCCs are not only desirable, they are adorable.
Well, as long as you have your kidneys! It is interesting to get the perspective of fans who aren't exactly in the heartland of the Transformers fandom. Do you feel like the Hasbros in Europe are providing enough content for the fans who want to keep up with their fellow fans in North America or Asia? If there is one thing you could change about the way the company works in Europe, whether that be distribution, toy content or something else, what would that be?
I've spoken to several other European fans, from Italy, Germany, France, the Netherlands and, of course, the UK. And no, I don't think there is a particularly good service. Entire waves not arriving, surplus of earlier waves at the cost of later ones, store exclusives, even distribution within the same country! And the prices are pretty ridiculous too.
If I were to change something, just magically change it, I'm not considering any real-life application here, it would probably be distribution. I'd like to ensure that the different branches across Europe have similar stock at similar times, rather than the current situation: if I go visit my girlfriend in Manchester (north of England), I will find a lot more selection than here in Norwich (south-east). As soon as I go back to Italy to visit family, they're still a series or two behind, even.
However, I only realised all of this once I joined Seibertron.com. Had I not been wanting to keep up to date with the franchise, I never would have known, and possibly never cared, either.
I'll have a go at what you said though: do you really think that the "core" of the fandom is in the US or Asia? For the toys, maybe, but in terms of comics... Simon Furman, Andrew Wildman, John-Paul Bove, Nick Roche, Livio Ramondelli (although he now lives in L.A.), Guido Guidi, James Roberts. All from Europe, and at the core of the current, and in my opinion, extremely successful, three series!
Good insight! I think it would be incorrect for fans in general to underestimate the European contributions to the Transformers brand! Let us get one more toy-related question in before we head into more comic-heavy discussion. What is your Transformers toy holy grail?
Ah. Er... Hm. I'm not actually sure I have one, as of now. I'm getting to a point where I feel like quitting collecting the toys for a bit, to save some extra money while I'm still getting some for my studies. And that thought tends to push out most of the others!
I really like the mythology currently being explored by both the animated series Transformers: Prime and the comics series, and the focus on the different origin stories of Cybertron and its inahbitants. It's not really a grail, more of a "I'd like to see a figure of...": Nova Prime and The Fallen, and possibly the Decepticon Justice Division.
(Although I am patiently waiting for Maketoys to deliver their stand-in for The Fallen... and it's PCC compatible! Double win!)
There's a Transformers fan who has yet to read IDW Transformers comics. What issue or series do you hook them with, and why?
How did you guess I'm into the comics? The easy thing would be to start with the "official" jumping-on point of the two most recent series, Robots in Disguise and More Than Meets the Eye. Maybe even The Death of Optimus Prime, to get some pointers about how previous stuff ended and the series begin. And a lot of fans seem to prefer either one or the other, whilst still reading both (and they do call to each other, every now and then). The problem with recent IDW stuff? It's all connected. The writers are quite explicitly trying to patch up some continuity troubles from the previous series, and most of the Spotlight comics are set back then too. So if you haven't read any of the IDW stuff, I'd cheat, and suggest the IDW Omnibus reprint of Dreamwave's The War Within, published as Transformers: War Within. Simon Furman, Don Figueroa and Andrew Wildman shaped a really good prequel to pretty much the whole story we all know. Shame it was never finished (although I do have the first three issues of the third part of the story, plus the scripts and summary of the ending). It does introduce The Fallen, though.
Good ole' Dreamwave! So lets move along to the current side of Transformers comics, mostly looking at Robots In Disguise and More Than Meets The Eye. I'm rather sure if we started discussion on the series itself we'd end up writing a novel, so sadly I guess instead off looking at each series at a whole, I guess I'll just rephrase this question, first focusing on RID, what was your favorite issue in RID so far, and why?
These may contain spoilers, if reader's haven't caught up with the series yet!
As much as issue 14 contains a gigantic turn of events, I still think that issues 12 and 13 work, on a different level. The build-up is insane: Prowl is recovering from being blown up, disappears and reappears beefed up; Wheeljack is trying to keep everything under control, unsuccessfully (and he quotes Ghostbusters); Megatron returns, gets almost blown to pieces by the Autobots, then is taken in for recovery by Wheeljack and Jetfire; Starscream gives a heck of a speech, only to find out that no one cares, especially not the Decepticons; Arcee reveals herself to Blurr and his bar clientele (including a Sky-Bite/Jazz spoken word-music double act). And that's just issue 12!
Special mention goes to the Annual, especially for the flashback sequences drawn and coloured by Guidi. Wow.
(As an aside, and I know not everyone will agree, but I really enjoy how Griffith is trying to give characters their toy counterpart look, where possible.)
RID's sister comic, More Than Meets The Eye. Favorite issue so far, and why?
For this one, there are three big contenders: issue 6, with the introduction of the Decepticon Justice Division; issue 12, exploring the various relationships between the characters on the Lost Light; issue 13, because it's stupidly fun. Oh wait, 7, too. But Shadowplay is amazing as well. Blast.
Ok, focusing on just one issue. I'd say 12. It expands on Tailgate, Cyclonus, Whirl, and especially Chromedome and Rewind. It was really moving, and I'm not embarassed to say it, the way in which Chromedome talks about Rewind's past and how he found him. Really good character development. And useful to the plot, in the light of issue 14, which I've only just read.
But Shadowplay - That's a story by itself. That is something that needs reading. Takes up from where Chaos Theory left, and wow, does it have a kick and a half.
(Again, special mention to the Annual, for its further look at the mythology behind Cybertronian culture.)
They are certainly a series that fans can get into! This is probably not talked about much, despite him being such a dynamic character - with Megatron's resurrection/reappearance in our two Ongoings, what role do you see Orion Pax/Optimus Prime playing in the near future? Is he a character that belongs back with the rest of the cast, or should he remain an outcast? In a related note, any comments on the art of Ramondelli?
Ah, yes. I was initially disappointed with his return so early in the series, but I do like that he's doing his own thing at the moment! He's chasing Jhiaxus and Bludgeon, dangerous characters, who are chasing Shockwave's plans. That's three of the sharpest, most dangerous Decepticon minds he's after. I think he has his hands full as it is, to be honest. Having said that, his stories do appear in the same series as Megatron, but with Overlord back again in MTMTE, the Decepticon leader also might have his hands full.
Ramondelli's work is something very different from the rest of the artistic cast. His cover art is superb, Autocracy was executed brilliantly, and I enjoyed every moment of it, and I'm really looking forward to the Monstrosity TPB. Chaos, on the other hand, was a bit confusing at times. He does shine on spreads and splash pages though, and he's excellent at talking with fans. And he does all his work on paper (then scans it and colours it)!
We touched on this prior, so let us say you get a cushy job at Hasbro R&D, you are assigned character selection for 2014 Generations Waves 3 and 4. We already know you love the DJD, so they're Wave 3. Who is in Wave 4?
So we have Tarn, Vos, Helex, Tesarus and Kaon (with The Pet!) as wave 3, with Vos and Kaon as Deluxe, and the other three as Voyagers. I think we need some love for Rung, Swerve, Tailgate and Rewind. But throw in Metalhawk and Jhiaxus, too, from Robots in Disguise. And I suppose Prowl, at this point, is a must.
But for some real fanservice, you want Overlord. Deluxe size tank, Deluxe size jet, Voyager(ish, probably a little bigger) robot mode.
Do it Hasbro!
Time for word association, I give you a phrase, name or a word and you respond with one word of your choice!
-2009-2011 Ongoing Series
-Power Core Combiners
-Holomatter Avatars
Spot on
-Transformers 4
-Hasbro Masterpiece Soundwave w/ 5 Cassettes
..if only
Looks like this wraps things up. Thanks for sitting in on this one Va'al. Any last words for the community?
It was fun! Thanks for the opportunity.
Last words: Read the comics - love Power Core Combiners.
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Posted by MasterSoundBlaster on March 31st, 2013 @ 6:09pm CDT
(I kinda wanna be interviewed now...)
Posted by Autobot Joe on March 31st, 2013 @ 6:40pm CDT
Perhaps some day, I could be interviewed.
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on March 31st, 2013 @ 7:20pm CDT
Posted by craggy on March 31st, 2013 @ 8:06pm CDT
great question about the US/Japan/Europe/EVERYWHERE fandoms. I sometimes think that US fans forget that Transformers never stopped in the UK and other parts of Europe. Hasbro was quite able to keep selling them to us and I wonder if that popularity lead in some way to the rethinking of cancelling the US line and relaunching as G2?
Posted by sabrigami on March 31st, 2013 @ 8:18pm CDT
Posted by Henry921 on March 31st, 2013 @ 8:36pm CDT
Also, spot-on toy picks. We need a new Overlord immediately, and a Voyager Tarn even sooner.
Posted by robotmel on April 1st, 2013 @ 4:54am CDT
Nice to meet you Va'al!
Having browsed Seibertron.com for a while before actually creating a account, it has been very interesting to hear the highs and lows, celebrations and annoyance of so many fans, old and new regarding the many variations of our favourite transforming alien robots!
I would be considered somewhat a noob to this forum in respects to posts, knowledge and familiarity of the old school contributors, where some may seem generally annoyed or short with members posts, Va'al has been nothing but polite, informative, keen and understanding towards all, new and old!
This is a very respectable attitude and I commend him and celebrate him for reaching this next step in Transformers fandom and wish him all the success he deserves.
Posted by Va'al on April 1st, 2013 @ 10:23am CDT
It was a fun thing to do, I hope Blurrz can keep it up with even more members!
(And if not, I'm sure my promotion might come in handy.. )
Posted by MarkNL on April 2nd, 2013 @ 1:10am CDT
Posted by robotmel on April 4th, 2013 @ 3:56am CDT
Va'al wrote:I'm half-Tuscan, on my dad's side, half-Yorkshire, on my mum's - that's half-Italian half-English, for non-Europeans! But there's Turkish, French, Dutch and Irish blood in me.
Yorkshire eh! What part/town?
Posted by Va'al on April 8th, 2013 @ 4:36pm CDT
(I also found out from my paternal grandmother that there's Armenian back in the family, too.)
I was going to post this earlier, and kept forgetting: My collection thread!


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IOMux::Pipe::Read - read from an external command
IOMux::Pipe::Read is a IOMux::Handler::Read is a IOMux::Handler
my $mux = IOMux::Select->new; # or ::Poll use IOMux::Open '-|'; my $pipe = $mux->open('-|', $command, @cmd_options); use IOMux::Pipe::Read; my $pipe = IOMux::Pipe::Read->new ( command => [$command, @cmd_options] ); $mux->add($pipe); $pipe->getline(sub {print "$_[0]\n"});
In an event driven program, reading is harder to use than writing: the read will very probably be stalled until data has arrived, so you will need a callback to handle the resulting data.
Creates a pipe, but does not start a process (yet). Used by IOMux::IPC, which needs three pipes for one process. Returned is not only a new pipe object, but also a write handle to be connected to the other side.
All OPTIONS which are available to IOMux::Handler::Read::new() can be used here as well.
-Option --Default read_size 4096
my ($out, $out_rh) = IOMux::Pipe::Read->bare(name => 'stdout');
-Option --Defined in --Default command <required> fh IOMux::Handler <required> name IOMux::Handler '$cmd|' read_size IOMux::Handler::Read 4096
The external command to be executed. Either the COMMAND needs to parameters, or you need to pass an ARRAY of the command name and all its parameters.
Open the pipe to read. MODE is always
-|. When you need to pass additional OPTIONS to the implied new(), then you must use an ARRAY for command name and its optional parameters.
my $mux = IOMux::Poll->new; $mux->open('-|', 'who', '-H'); # no opts $mux->open('-|', ['who', '-H'], %opts); $mux->open('-|', 'who'); # no opts $mux->open('-|', ['who'], %opts);
The process id of the child on the other side of the pipe.
The bits of the open mode.
This module is part of IOMux distribution version 0.12, built on January 27, 2011. Website: http://perl.overmeer.net/ All modules in this suite: "Any::Daemon", "IOMux", and "IOMux::HTTP".
Please post questions or ideas to email@example.com
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Reuters changed the wording slightly. This week the headline is "Jobless claims rise above expectations."
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 10,000 to a seasonally adjusted 418,000, the Labor Department said.
Economists polled by Reuters had forecast claims rising to 410,000. The prior week's figure was revised up to 408,000 from the previously reported 405,000.
It's the 15th straight week with more than 400,000 new unemployment claims.
Let's not forget that after the passage of Obamacare private sector job creation took a nose dive. Between that and all of the regulations this administration is putting out there, these rotten employment numbers shouldn't be unexpected to anyone.
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Controversial zero-hours work contracts are being used by firms to strip staff of employment benefits and rights, a group of MPs has warned.
Some companies were deliberately "dodging" their responsibilities, the Commons Scottish Affairs Committee said, and other businesses were suffering because they were being undercut by unscrupulous employers.
The comments followed a meeting MPs held with Scottish officials from USDAW, the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers, in Falkirk. The committee said it had heard evidence firms were using "zero-hours" contracts when there was no justifiable business need.
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Figures suggest up to one million people across the UK, including tens of thousands in Scotland, are thought to be on zero-hours contracts.
The Coalition Government has pledged to crack down on employers who misuse the contracts. But ministers insist they can be used legitimately and say they have no plans for a ban.
Unions say they exploit workers by expecting them to be at employers' beck and call and offering little or no chance to save or plan ahead.
Ian Davidson, the Labour MP who chairs the committee, said the meeting had heard examples of terrible practice. He said: "People being texted to come in to work in the morning only to be turned away when they get there, losing their travel costs and any other arrangements they had made.
"Obviously this would be an impossible situation for anyone with children or people to care for."
He added: "Businesses say they need the flexibility to respond to changing demand, yet it seems these contracts are being used as a way of dodging giving people the security, employment benefits and rights that they deserve. It also allows them to unfairly undercut decent employers who pay the full costs of providing proper employment."
Karen Whitefield, campaigns officer at UDDAW, said: "If major supermarkets can respond to business fluctuations without resorting to zero-hours contracts then why can't many of the businesses that currently use these contracts?"


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If AF point expansion is selected with an f/8 maximum aperture lens/extender combination, the four AF points surrounding the center point will act as AF Assist points. This option effectively expands the size of the AF detection area to enhance autofocus performance with subjects that are small in the frame and difficult to track, such as small animals and birds in flight. AF points above and below the center will be sensitive to vertical contrast, while points to the left and right will be sensitive to horizontal contrast.Please visit the following website for complete information on the firmware update: www.usa.canon.com/eos1dxfirmwareupdate About Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. With approximately $45.6 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents registered in 2011† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2012. In 2012, for the ninth consecutive year, Canon U.S.A. has received the PCMag.com Readers Choice Award for Service and Reliability. Committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, Canon U.S.A. provides 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss. †Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office. All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.
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Severe weather stories of survival
Countless Mid-Atlantic residents witnessed a force they hope to never see again during Thursday's storm.
"So I pretty much just saw this huge funnel cloud," explained Mary Bruton. "It was dark and twisting in the air."
The near miss stories that unfolded at the Cloverly Village Shopping Center in Silver Spring, Maryland were remarkable.
C.J. Greenwood was having a hard time driving while the storm rolled through. Moments after parking he realized he had to use the restroom, so he ran into a nearby restaurant and when he returned his car had been crushed by a toppled tree.
"If I was sitting in my car for another two minutes I would not be here talking to you," said Greenwood, a D.C. resident.
Greenwood's sense of gratitude is shared by Rosalind Wilson. She parked near Greenwood's car during the storm and she says something told her to get out and head for cover.
"The tree hit his car and probably missed me probably by a few seconds," said Rosalind Wilson, Upper Marlboro resident.
In Virginia, from Arlington all the way south to Spotsylvania County, there was damage.
Jonathan Pino says he saw what looked like rotating winds slam into his place of work, Safford RVS in Thornburg where two vehicles were flipped.


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Mr. Hoffman serves as chairman and managing partner of Blank Rome LLP. In this capacity he oversees the Firm's day-to-day operations, implements the Firm's growth strategy for its expanding national and international platform, and manages the overall leadership, direction, profitability, and culture of the Firm. Mr. Hoffman was named chairman in 2014, and has served as managing partner since 2011. He served as co-chairman from 2008 to 2013, and as the Firm's litigation department head from 1996 to 2008.
In recognition of his numerous achievements and contributions as a business and civic leader, Mr. Hoffman was named a 2017 "Distinguished Leader" by The Legal Intelligencer, a 2016 "Most Admired CEO" by the Philadelphia Business Journal, and a "Power 76" recipient by the Philadelphia Business Journal.
His practice consists of handling complex corporate and criminal litigation and he has extensive trial and appellate experience in both the federal and state courts. He has particular experience representing both corporations and individuals in commercial disputes, government contract litigation, product liability litigation, civil and criminal environmental matters, securities cases, intellectual property, and banking cases. Mr. Hoffman also serves as national lead trial counsel in the defense of over 150 environmental pollution and product liability cases on behalf of a multinational chemical company.
In addition to his trial experience, Mr. Hoffman devotes significant time to preventive counseling on behalf of clients, presents seminars to corporate managers on current developments in the law, and conducts corporate internal investigations. Mr. Hoffman has recently been involved in numerous alternative dispute resolution and mediation cases in assisting clients to avoid high litigation expenses.
Mr. Hoffman began his career as a federal prosecutor with the United States Department of Justice, having been recruited to serve as part of the Attorney General's Honors Program. He served as a Supervising Assistant United States Attorney and as a result of his trial achievements, he received the prestigious Attorney General's Special Commendation Award.
Mr. Hoffman has written extensively on product liability and class action litigation and served as co-author for two journals on audit committees. He is a lecturer at the CPA Club for Continuing Professional Experience, where he speaks on developments in the law as it impacts certified public accountants and other accounting professionals.
- National lead trial counsel for a multinational chemical company in the defense of over 150 environmental pollution and product liability cases in multidistrict litigation involving water contamination in cities within 17 U.S. states; to date, the company's share of settlements has been less than one-half of one percent.
- Represented a large national mortgage company in a breach of contract and RICO action where damages were sought for $26 million. The seven-day trial resulted in a verdict for the mortgage company and success on its cross-claim; the case was settled.
- Defended a large national bank in a breach of contract action involving the sale of 12 bank branches following a Department of Justice-mandated divestiture of bank branches. Damages were sought against our client in the amount of $416 million; we obtained a summary judgment and won in a counterclaim, resulting in an award and recovery by our client.
Mr. Hoffman is an active leader in the community. He serves as a corporate executive board member of the Philadelphia Museum of Art; a member of The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation; a board member of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, having previously served as its vice president; a member of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity; a board member of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Anti-Defamation League; a finance committee member of Select Greater Philadelphia; a member of the Philadelphia City Hall Dilworth Plaza Steering Committee; and a member of the Board of Trustees for the National Museum of American Jewish History. In addition, Mr. Hoffman is one of the founders of the J. Willard O'Brien Villanova Law School Inn of Court, where he served as president; served on the Transition Committee for Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett; and as the event chairman for the American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Mr. Hoffman is also frequently invited to speak on issues concerning the business of law in today's marketplace. He was selected to participate in The National Symposium on Diversity in the Legal Profession presented by the Philadelphia Bar Association's Office of Diversity where he served as a panelist for the plenary session, "A Vision for Collaboration," which addressed the current state of diversity in the legal profession and the importance of collaboration to advance diversity and inclusion.
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- 2004, 2006–2008, 2010–2017, "Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Business Litigation, listed in Super Lawyers
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PurposeThe program is designed to provide graduate students (externs) in appropriate programs with a multi-faceted training experience through which an integration of theories and skills can be achieved. Externs experience firsthand the full range of services and activities provided by university counseling centers.
Structure and ActivitiesThe externship consists of one full academic year of placement at The Counseling and Psychological Services Center for sixteen hours per week. Externs are required to be present during regular business hours (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) with additional evening or weekend hours spent in outreach and programming activities to the university community. Externs adhere to the Seton Hall academic calendar for holidays and beginning / ending dates. Training activities include:
One hour of supervision by a doctoral level staff member is provided for every 5 client hours. Externs present ongoing therapy cases in case conference. They are responsible for maintaining accurate and current records of their cases. While feedback is provided on an ongoing basis, written and verbal performance evaluation occurs at the middle and end of each semester. Feedback is based on all aspects of the extern's conduct at The Counseling and Psychological Services Center and will be forwarded to the graduate program.
QualificationsExterns must be enrolled in a graduate program that is primarily clinical/counseling in nature. Preference will be given to those students who have completed a practicum or skills course and have had some exposure to clinical work. Completion of coursework in theories of psychotherapy and psychopathology is desirable. Applicants must provide documentation from their graduate program that they are ready for this placement.
ApplicationsApplications are accepted during the month of January, in anticipation of the next training year which typically begins the following September. A completed application consists of the following:
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- Henry, I don't think we can live alone any more. We need some help. Should we have someone move in? We have the room. Or should we move to one of those places that have nurses? I don't know where to start looking or even what's best for us!
- Good grief, I don't understand one single word of this Medicare document!! I'm ready to pull my hair out!
- I just learned that I have to get my daughter to Dialysis three times a week. I'm working 2 jobs; I can't take off to take her. I have no friends who can take off either. Noone in the unit had any ideas. What on earth am I going to do?
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Eating in Pinellas
Bob Griffin, publisher of Best Restaurants magazines, tips us to what's going on with restaurants in Pinellas. Despite all the gloom and doom, it looks like there's a new crop of restaurants on the horizon.
Dakota's Grill & Bar (formerly Monterey Bistro), 7924 Ulmerton Road, Largo, (727) 536-7380; casual American fare.
The Red Room Cafe & Sports Grill, 999 N Missouri Ave., Largo, (727) 586-5170.
Latitudes, 13111 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach (coming soon).
Don Alvino of Jack Willie's and Tarpon Turtle is working on two new restaurants in the condos across the street from Eddie's Bar and Grill in Dunedin.
New owners:
There has been a change at Captain Jack's in Tarpon Springs. It is now owned by Mike Lowe, who also owns Catches and Pappas Riverside Restaurant, and evidently he has done a great deal to renovate the property.
Keegan's Seafood Grill in Indian Rocks Beach was purchased recently by the Schowowski family (parents Jon and Jacque, sons John and Rob). John has worked in local favorites such as Frenchy's, Beach Bistro and King Fish.
New concept:
Though the ownership at Marlin Darlin (2819 W Bay Drive, Belleair Bluffs, (727) 584-1700) hasn't changed hands, it has added a new "Key West Grill" concept for a more casual atmosphere in these tough times.
Laura Reiley, Times food critic
Tampa dining shuffle
Mariposa Mexican Grille (17623 N Dale Mabry Highway, Van Dyke Commons shopping plaza, Lutz, (813) 264-1212) is changing its name. Owned by Rand Packer, formerly chef at Roy's in Tampa, the restaurant hit a snag because a restaurant of the same name in Colorado started grousing. The new name is Mekenita Mexican Grille. Same menu, same vibe, just new name (a riff on Rand and wife Tiffani's daughter's name, up there in lights).
Jasmine Thai, which consistently wins top Thai honors with Zagat despite an increasingly crowded local field of worthy Thai contenders, has closed its Kennedy Boulevard location. The N Dale Mabry location is going strong, and at the end of October a West Shore location will open. Stay tuned.


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February 8, 2011
Fantasy Beat
Value Picks at Catcher, Second Base, and Shortstop
Another week, another set of names for Value Picks as we move closer to pitchers and catchers reporting.
Gordon Beckham wowed prospective fantasy owners with an excellent season in 2009, during which he hit 14 home runs in just 430 plate appearances. News that he would be moved to second base from third base over the offseason had thoughts of 20-plus home run seasons from the middle infield dancing in fantasy players' heads.
What Beckham returned was a disappointing campaign. By the end of May, he was hitting just .198/.286/.239 in 187 PA. He had just four extra-base hits after putting up a .190 ISO in 2009. Manager Ozzie Guillen stuck with him, however, and was rewarded with a strong second half performance: Beckham hit a much more appealing .310/.380/.497 with six homers in his final 197 PA before his season ended prematurely with a hand injury.
So which of these Beckhams is the real one? As with all things in baseball and life, the answer lies somewhere in between. In his terrible first half, he had a .255 BABIP, which is unlikely to be his true talent level. In his scorching hot season's end, he had an equally unlikely .370 mark. The full season total turned out to be a reasonable .297, which is a good level at which to place him in 2011; PECOTA projects a pretty average .299 BABIP from him next year.
What will be interesting to see will be the trend in his strikeout rates. In 2009, Beckham punched out in 15.1 percent of his PA, while in 2010 that number rose to 18.5 percent. He may have swung outside of the zone more often and setup pitcher counts. Based on linear weights batting run values determined by John Walsh, I broke down Beckham's 2009 and 2010 seasons in terms of percentage of PA in which he ran into favorable hitter's counts (defined as 2-0, 3-0, 3-1, and full counts) and favorable pitcher's counts (defined as 0-1, 0-2, and 1-2). While Beckham drew hitter's counts at virtually the same rate in both years, he saw more pitcher's counts in 2010 (36.7 percent) than in 2009 (32.1 percent). This perhaps means that, by swinging at a few more pitches outside the zone, he sacrificed more neutral counts like 1-0 (9.0 percent in 2009, 7.2 percent in 2010) in favor of situations more favorable to the pitcher.
Will this continue in 2011? Beckham's hot streak actually saw him strike out more than he did in the first half of the season, perhaps showing that this style of play is more indicative of his true talent. If so, then a .290 to .300 BABIP would net him a batting average closer to .265, and PECOTA agrees, pegging him for a .263 AVG next season. Whether his power returns will then be more important than ever; fantasy players may live with a .265 hitter at second base (likely below average for a mixed-league fantasy second baseman) if he hits 20 HR and drives in above average RBI. However, select him in mixed leagues with caution as a late-round upside choice. In AL-leagues, he remains a likely solid option despite the down year provided he plays a full season and reaches the double-digit HR mark.
Asdrubal Cabrera hasn't changed all that much since he started his major league career in 2006. His 2009 season looked like a breakout year until you realize that it was heavily built on a .360 BABIP that seems unsustainable. He was never much of a power hitter, as his 18 home runs and 4.9 percent HR/FB career rate suggest. The power surge up to a .130 ISO in 2009 was not built on home runs but rather on an abundance of doubles. Essentially, he has been Freddy Sanchez with steals and a better walk rate.
Unfortunately, Cabrera's baserunning game is not terribly impressive either. I was surprised to find out that, outside of his 2007 season in Double-A, Cabrera never stole more than 12 bases in a season in the minors. In his minor league career, he was only 55 for 85 on steals, a mediocre 64.7 percent success rate. He has been around the breakeven point in his major league career (69.2 percent) but outside of his 2009 year, the basepaths haven't been kind to him.
Despite all of this, PECOTA projects a .273/.330/.378 line and 12 steals in 562 PA, which as I mentioned before is more than worth double-digit dollars in AL-only auction leagues. The only question then is whether Cabrera will reach 562 PA. He has only hit that mark once in his major league career, once again in 2008. Last season, he was limited to just 425 PA after a collision with a teammate put him on the DL for two months. He also missed a month in 2009 with a separated shoulder. It seems that Cabrera attracts his fair amount of injuries, and betting on a 600 PA season from him is quite the risk. He does not have enough upside to consider him over the other AL shortstops who are more likely to put in a full season's workload.
Paul Janish is a strong defensive shortstop, and that information may help you determine whether he will receive playing time or whether he is worth a look in Scoresheet or other sim leagues. However, for traditional fantasy leagues, his bat is paltry, and one look at his career .226/.308/.326 line can attest to that. Neither GP2011 (projection listed above) nor PECOTA (.238/.308/.351) think very highly of him in 2011, and I would tend to agree. Avoid being stuck with Janish as your shortstop in NL-only leagues.
Michael Jong is an author of Baseball Prospectus.
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For a 7 team keeper league with the choice of Beckham or Martin Prado, who has 2b eligibility, who is the better play in fantasy this year and on a go forward basis?
Feb 08, 2011 07:54 AM
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Dear Suds Buds:
Have you read Michael Logan's column in the January 5-11, 2002 issue of "TV Guide?" In it he notes the worst of 2001 (in his opinion.) The question is, what's your opinion? Do you agree with Logan? Tell us your Best and Worst picks for the year 2001 on the Turtle Run Message Boards.
As the New Year gets well underway, we are proud to share with you the wonderful experiences of "Days of our Lives'" James Reynolds (Abe) when he visited with our armed forces overseas in Kuwait during the holidays. Plus, Winsor Harmon (Thorne, B&B) goes country and SoapNet wants your heartbreak stories! So without further ado, here's what's bubbling over in the world of soapdom.
B&B's Winsor Harmon Goes Country
As announced October 9, 2001, soap hunk Winsor Harmon has added "country singer" to his resume with his new self-titled album, "WINSOR." Harmon, who plays the brash Thorne Forrester on CBS's "The Bold & the Beautiful," has teamed up with legendary country music promoter and producer Ray Ruff and renowned guitar player James Burton to make his much-delayed debut as a recording artist.
Winsor has been interested in music since he was growing up in the town of Rockwall, Texas. It was after one year of playing football on a scholarship to TexasA&MUniversity that Winsor realized that his love for music was stronger than his passion for football and he soon started singing at a bar in Dallas, Texas. Before long his singing career was derailed when his "model looks" and chiseled body led to international modeling campaigns and an acting career that has landed him in the plum role of Thorne on B&B. (He also starred as Del Henry on "All My Children.")
The album's producer, Ray Ruff, has worked with innumerable country icons from Mickey Gillis to Reba McIntire. When he heard Harmon's sexy, craggy voice he knew he had a rare talent that he could mold into a country super star. Add James Burton, the famed rock and roll sideman who has recorded with the likes of Ricky Nelson, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Randy Newman and Emmylou Harris, and you get a polished gem of an album that Harmon's loyal B & B following around the world and country music fans everywhere are sure to enjoy.
"WINSOR" will be distributed via EMI Records beginning in March, but for an extended limited time, it remains available exclusively to Winsor Harmon's soap fans on his website: www.WinsorHarmon.com. So, don't wait another minute. If you're a fan of Winsor's, and/or a country music aficionado, get your copy of "WINSOR" today!
DOOL's James Reynolds Visits Kuwait with the USO and Dishes Abe & Lexie with TRO
As a former Marine, it's not surprising that James Reynolds (Abe, DOOL) would offer a week of his time to make the 23-hour plane trip to the Middle East to visit with our troops in Kuwait.
"I was called by the USO," said Reynolds over the phone. He was suffering from a bout of laryngitis, but was kind enough to strain his vocal chords a bit in order to share his experience. "The USO is constantly calling celebrities to take these tours. Apparently, not everyone says yes!"
But Reynolds was delighted to oblige. "With U.S. military all over the world, and in some places where there are very few of the comforts of home, a visit from celebrities from back home means quite a lot," he said. "I was amazed at how grateful all these guys and girls were. They were just so fantastically happy that we came to see them. Obviously. that made us feel quite good, even though we were there to make them feel good!"
Reynolds, who was joined on the tour by Hiphop artist, Coolio, commented that Kuwait was an interesting place. "It is pretty much a Fundamentalist Muslim country," he said. "You don't have the freedoms that you have here. Even on a short visit you notice that. No alcohol is served anywhere in the country. Which is a little tough for some of the service people," Reynolds quipped.
The USO tour took Reynolds and Coolio to a number of installations and bases throughout Kuwait. "Going out and seeing the troops was in and of itself, fascinating," said Reynolds. "What strikes you right away is that these kids are amazingly young. You are looking into the faces of young people who look like they should be in middle school. I realize that they are older than that, but they just look so young. It's astounding." The other thing that impressed Reynolds was the dedication the soldiers had to their job.
Reynolds visited several types of bases. Some were well established with army, marines, and airforce personnel. "They are the rather large bases, and our first night was at the largest post," he said. "(We were met with) a huge line of soldiers that waited for our autograph and to shake hands. That was a pretty amazing way to kick it off."
Another highlight for Reynolds was going out into the desert and visiting a number of soldiers who were actually dug in and facing Iraq. Reynolds found that to be an exhilarating experience, and was not intimidated by being so close to front lines. "We were surrounded by U.S. military," he said. "We felt quite protected. We didn't feel any danger at any time."
But he did feel a little guilty as he left to spend the night at a fine hotel. "We weren't sleeping out in the sand in the desert like the military was," he said. "I apologized to them that we were going to be comfortable that night." He even enjoyed the cuisine. "The food was really wonderful. I like experimenting with food and one of the things I like about traveling is getting involved in another culture." Not that they had all that much time to get involved in Kuwait. "We were there to visit the service people, and that's what we spent our time doing."
As you can imagine, a great number of those service people were "Days of our Lives" fans. "Everyone from General Officers down to privates and airmen," marveled Reynolds. "It's amazing how popular the show is." Even in Kuwait, where they are without access to television. "Days fans are great!"
Speaking of DOOL, what's in store for Abe and Lexie now that the truth is out? "It's causing a lot of trouble," admitted Reynolds, but he didn't feel it would mean the end of Abe and Lexie. "I think it is going to be the beginning of a very, very, difficult time for them. But there is a strong love and bond between them, and I do think that it would never end."
Reynolds, who sees Abe as the moral conscious of Salem in many ways, believes that his integrity is quite important to him. "Clearly, this has been one of the most difficult things Abe has had to deal with," he said. "What keeps him coming back and staying around is his love for this women. So, these two people in their own way have locked themselves into a coccoon. Lexie is isolating herself from Abe with no one to turn to for solace, except Rolf! She's insured that Abe is now locked away from her and his friends, and his only solace is Fay and to some degree, Roman. " Reynolds anticipates that things will heat up in the near future for Bo and Hope, John and Marlena, and Abe and Lexie. "They are three couples who share a togetherness, not only with their spouses, but with each other, in a very close relationship. It is going to be very interesting to see what happens."
Does Reynolds foresee any changes ahead for the storytelling now that a new headwriting team is in place? "It's clearly going to effect it," he said, then continued, "I am just supposing because I don't know exactly -- although, I have been told some things -- the direction of the stories will probably continue. There is a lot going on. I don't necessarily see that changing in the near future, or even in the distant future." He did feel that with the new writers in place there might be more of a balance between the multi generations on the show. "Days really exists on its established characters, but in order to ensure the future of the show, you need new and younger characters to come in. You've got to tell the story from each point of view."
As far as visiting our servicemen and women overseas, Reynolds can't wait to return. "I would actually like to do a couple of these tours a year," he said. "I see what benefits there are and how appreciated it is. What strikes you right away is their dedication to the job they have to do. None of them were particularaly pleased to be away from home for the holidays. A lot of them were very homesick and just counting the days and minutes till they could return, but they were all very dedicated, and very, very focused on their job." Reynolds voice welled with pride. "These are talented, dedicated men and women. They have great pride in themselves and in the job they are doing. They are looking at the larger picture. I think we can all be very proud of them." He plans on touring again this spring and also during the next holiday season.
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Many people look forward to reaffirming their love in February on Valentine's Day. However, as soap operas often prove, the holiday isn't always hearts and flowers. SoapNet is celebrating the rocky road of romance with a five-hour marathon of some of ABC daytime's most heartbreaking moments on Sunday, February 10th. But get this! The best part is that SoapNet.com wants to hear all about your biggest soap-like heartbreaking moments. From January 8-25th, go to SoapNet.com and in 250 words or less, share your tale of woe. The stories could end up online at SoapNet.com or even on-air!
Now On Soapcenter...
Be sure to tune into this very special SoapCenter presentation as the show celebrates its 100th episode with a special look back at favorite stars, stories, moments and memories. Join hosts Tanika Ray and Peggy Bunker as they revisit some of SoapCenter's all-time favorite stories, including:
Character Spotlight: "Erica Kane" Still Believes in Love
A retrospective of Daytime TV legend Susan Lucci's alter ego, Erica Kane and a long look at her romantic escapades.
Kelly Ripa and Young and the Restless star Jeanne Cooper
Before she teamed up with Regis Philbin, All My Children'sKelly Ripa did a candid interview for SoapCenter with soap legend Jeanne Cooper (Katherine, Young and the Restless).
Behind the Scenes: Laura & Scotty Reminisce
Before there was Luke and Laura, there was Scotty and Laura. On ABC's General Hospital, history is about to come full circle as Scotty and Laura revisit the love they shared more than two decades ago. Go behind the scenes with stars Genie Francis and Kin Shriner as Scotty makes a wild attempt to rekindle their romance.
Behind-the-Scenes: All in the Family
Meet three real-life siblings who worked behind-the-scenes ofPassions and Days of Our Lives.
A look back at the making of Guiding Light's earth-shattering earthquake. And an encore celebration of As the World Turns 45th anniversary
PLEASE NOTE: This special will air for two consecutive weeks (weeks of January 4 and January 11, 2002.)
**TRO Disclaimer: The above SoapCenter segments are scheduled in advance and may be bumped without notice for airing at a later date. The above segments may then be replaced with other segments. Check your local listings.**
As the World Turns: Ayo Haynes plays ADA Evelyn Hart beginning Monday, January 7, 2002. Keenan Shimizo plays a judge beginning Tuesday, January 8, 2002.
Days of our Lives: On Monday, January 7, 2002 Eddie Velez appears as Paul Mendez. "Access Hollywood" host Nancy O'Dell appears as Audrey Simms on Friday, January 11, 2002.
General Hospital: Lara Jill Miller will appear in two episodes playing Kate, a hotel clerk. Miller is familiar to television audiences for her portrayal of Samantha on the hit TV show, "Gimme a Break." She airs on Friday, January 4 and Tuesday, January 8, 2002.
Guiding Light: Bryant Richards plays a palace aide and Catherine MaryStewart plays Naomi, an old friend of Lorelei's beginning Monday, January 7, 2002. Stewart's credits include "Weekend at Bernie's," "The Last Starfighter," and "Days of our Lives." Mark Gerald Douglas plays Mr. Taylor on Tuesday, January 8, 2002. Joseph Masi plays Santos henchman, Maurice, on Tuesday and/or Wednesday, January 9, 2002.
One Life to Live: RobertMontano appears as Miguel. His first airdate is Wednesday, January 9, 2002.
Passions:Dwight Hicks returns as TC's father on Tuesday, January 8, 2002. Chea Courtney returns as The Angel Girl on Friday, January 11, 2002. Martin Grey returns as the Tabloid Reporter for five episodes, January 8, 9,10, 11 and 14, 2002. Brandon Savory portrays the Young Antonio in a flashback with Pilar (EvaTamargo Lemus) on Tuesday, January 8, 2002. A.J. Benza appears as Nick Corelli on Monday, January 21, 2002. Alisa Reyes has been cast in the recurring role of Kelly. Her first airdate is scheduled for January 23, 2002.
Young & the Restless: Michael Neeley appears as New Orleans attorney, Scott on February 1, 2002. Jim A. Howard appears as Paul's client, Doug, on Wednesday, February 6, 2002. Chad Gordon appears as Trop and Marc Santer appears as Jake on Friday, February 8, 2002. MichaelChinyamurindi as Isaac on Thursday, February 14, 2002.
Seeing Stars
AMC: On Saturday, February 9, 2002 Rebecca Budig (Greenlee), Michael E. Knight (Tad) & Walt Willey (Jackson) appear at the 3rd Annual Valentine's Dinner With The Stars ~ Mote Marine Event. Also attending from One Life to Live are Mark Derwin (Ben), David Fumero (Cristian) and Catherine Hickland (Lindsay) at the beautiful Michael's on East, Sarasota. All proceeds benefit the Dolphin and Whale Hospital. Call 941-388-4441 Ext. 465 for additional information. (Some appearance info provided by SEAHAAS.)
Bold & the Beautiful: On the weekend of February 2 and 3, 2002 Erik Estrada (Eduardo), Joseph Mascolo (Massimo), John McCook (Eric), Sean Kanan (Deacon), Justin Torkildsen (Rick)and Winsor Harmon (Thorne) will be among the soap stars appearing at SoapCity Live in Pasadena, CA. Visit www.soapcitylive.com for info and to register.
As the World Turns: The As The World Turns Fan Club Luncheon will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2002 from 12:00 to 4:00 pm. The luncheon will be held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, 1535 Broadway, New York, NY. Tickets are $90.00 for non-fan club members and $85.00 for current ATWT Fan Club Members. A $15.00 non-refundable deposit per person will reserve your seat in the order it is received. Checks and money orders are payable to: As The World Turns Fan Club Luncheon Tickets, P.O. Box 647, Merrick, NY 11566-0647.
Days of Our Lives: On Tuesday, January 8th see Steve Blackwood (Bart) at the Jazz Bakery, 3233 Helms Ave, LA at 8:30 and 10 PM with the legendary John Bolivar. On Sunday, January 13th, from 11 AM-3 PM, Peter Reckell and Kristian Alfosno will be appearing at the NBC-5 Health Fit Expo in Dallas, Texas. Peter and Kristian will sign autographs at the Expo, which will be held at the Dallas Convention Center, located at 650 South Griffin Street in Dallas. Admission is free. On Thursday, January 24th, Matt Cedeno (Brandon) will be hosting "Legendary Bingo" at 8:00 PM at DuPars Restaurant in West Hollywood, CA, located at 8571 Santa Monica Blvd. "Legendary Bingo" benefits Interno's Music Organization which provides music lessons to inner-city youth. On the weekend of February 2and 3, 2002 Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe), Patrika Darbo (Nancy), Jay Johnson (Philip), Matt Cedeno (Brandon) will be among the soap stars appearing at SoapCity Live in Pasadena, CA. Visit www.soapcitylive.com for info and to register.
Guiding Light: Paul Anthony Stewart (Danny) will star in the exotic and engaging new play, "Pera Palas" by Sinan Unel on the C. Newton Schneck Mainstage at the Long Warf Theatre in New Haven, CT. Previews begin Wednesday, January 16, 2002. The show opens on Wednesday, January 23 at 8 PM and runs through February 17, 2002. The play is directed by "Guiding Light" director Steven Williford. Call the box office at 203 787-4282.
One Life to Live: On Saturday, February 9, 2002 Mark Derwin (Ben), David Fumero (Cristian) and Catherine Hickland (Lindsay) appear at the 3rd Annual Valentine's Dinner With The Stars ~ Mote Marine Event. Also attending from All My Children are Rebecca Budig (Greenlee), Michael E. Knight (Tad) & Walt Willey (Jackson) at the beautiful Michael's on East, Sarasota. All proceeds benefit the Dolphin and Whale Hospital. Call 941-388-4441 Ext. 465 for additional information. (Some appearance info submitted by SEAHAAS.)
Passions: On the weekend of February 2 and 3, 2001, Josh Ryan Evans (Timmy), Ben Masters (Julian), Jesse Metcalfe (Miguel), Juliet Mills (Tabitha) and McKenzie Westmore (Sheridan) will join the stars of other daytime dramas at SOAPCITY LIVE!, the most spectacular Soap Opera convention ever -- at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA. The program will include autograph signings, photo opportunities, trivia contests, interactive events, a fashion show and much, much more. For more information visit www.soapcitylive.com Marianne Muellerleile (Norma) has just finished taping a guest star role on "The Hughleys" which will air either February 4 or February 11, 2002 (check your local listings).
Young & the Restless: Shemar Moore is still touring the U.S. in "The Fabric of A Man." Check your local newspapers. On the weekend of Feburary 2 and 3 see David Lago (Raul), Jeanne Cooper (Katherine), Tonya Lee Williams (Olivia), Don Diamont (Brad), Christian LeBlanc (Michael), Kristoff St. John (Neil), Doug Davidson (Paul) and Michelle Stafford (Phyllis) appearing at SoapCity Live in Pasadena, CA. Visit www.soapcitylive.com for info and to register.
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So, I write about this every year, and every year I think I may be getting closer to a solution. Bear with me, one of these days I might have the answer …
There is a stomach tightening moment that happens to mothers in early December as it relates to Christmas. Between creating and sending holiday cards, decorating the house, purchasing and wrapping gifts, and planning food for multiple celebrations, it's easy to forget what Christmas is all about.
Every year, I chant in my head less is more, I resolve to do less this year. I try to live up to that mantra, but still I somehow always fall short and end up with a gut full of stress as I scramble to purchase last-minute gifts, figure out what my kids need to bring to their various parties and Secret Santa events, and plot out our family's schedule over the holidays.
Sometimes, when I hear Christmas music on the radio or see decorations lining every street corner, I secretly long for January and the cold promise of nothing but mundane winter weekends on the horizon filled with dance and volleyball. And yet, at the same time, I do want to create lasting holiday memories for my children that they will remember forever.
One of those memories is a Christmas carol party that we host for neighbors and nearby friends. It's a simple event that involves little more than cookies, hot chocolate, a fire pit and cacophony of voices that somehow blend together in the crisp night air like a professional choir. Last year, one of our neighbors was walking down the street as he heard Silent Night reverberating from the group assembled at my house. He told me he stopped for a moment and realized that for the first time in the busy holiday season that year he felt like he was finally in the Christmas spirit thanks to the beautiful voices he was hearing in the distance.
So, maybe its moments like this, in the stillness of a December night beneath the stars when voices come together to create the essence of the holiday that I need to hold on to. It's the moment when everything else falls away and you realize what you need is not in a shiny package, or a string of white lights, or even in the sweetest tasting holiday dessert. It's right there inside of you if you will only stop and take a second to recognize it.
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NFL to 'look into' whether Cowboys failed to disclose Tony Romo's injury on official report
Tony Romo's name never appeared on the Cowboys' injury report last week despite the fact that team owner Jerry Jones and the quarterback both said he was experiencing problems with his back last week.
Now the NFL is planning to investigate why the team didn't disclose that information.
"We will look into it," league spokesperson Greg Aiello said.
The Cowboys could be fined for violating the NFL's rules for reporting injury updates.
"All players with significant or noteworthy injuries must be listed on the report, even if the player takes all the reps in practice, and even if the team is certain that he will play in the upcoming game," the NFL injury reporting policy states. "This is especially true of key players and those players whose injuries have been covered extensively by the media.
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This week saw the release of Amazing Spiderman, the reboot of the spiderman movie franchise. As with any reboot it is naturally going to be compared to the original so with that in mind I decided to bring back one of my ongoing features: Pop Culture Showdown to do this.
Here's how it works. I pit two movies, books, characters, whatever against each then once I have my say on the matchup I term it over to you to vote for the winner.
Today I will be pitting The new spiderman reboot against the original spiderman film. I will be judging both films in the following areas Spiderman, Villain, Love Interest, Supporting Cast, and Approach to the Origin. Let's get started, but before you do be sure to check out my previous installments of Pop Culture Showdown
Previous Posts:
Seinfeld vs. Arrested Development
Seinfeld vs. Arrested Development Results
Laughtrack vs. No Laughtrack Results
Battle of the Late Night Talk Show Hosts: Round 1
Battle of the Late Night Talk Show Hosts: Round 1 Results
Battle of the Late Night Talk Show Hosts: Round 2
Battle of the Late Night Talk Hosts: Round 2 Results
Battle of the Late Night Talk Show Hosts: Round 3
Battle of the Late Night Talk Show Hosts: Round 3 Results + Ranking the Star Wars Movies Results
Battle of the Late Night Talk Show Hosts: Bonus Round
Battle of the Late Night Talk Show Hosts: Bonus Round Results
White Goodman vs. Tony Perkis Results
Hulk vs. The Incredible Hulk results
Also be sure to check out my review of The Amazing Spiderman. Without further ado let the match begin.
Spiderman(2002) vs. The Amazing Spiderman(2012)
Spiderman/Peter Parker
Spiderman: Tobey Maguire
The Amazing Spiderman: Andrew Garfield
My verdict: I think Tobey Maguire does a better job at capture the everyman personality of Peter Parker, but Andrew Garfield does a better job of portraying a wisecracking spidey
Spiderman/ Peter Parker winner: Tie
Spiderman: Willem Dafoe as Green Goblin
The Amazing Spiderman: Rhys Ifans as The Lizard
My Verdict: Green Goblin is Spiderman's archnemesis and I liked Willem Dafoe's performance better than Rhys Ifans' so it goes to Spiderman
Villain Winner: Spiderman
Love Interest:
Spiderman: Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson
The Amazing Spiderman : Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy
My Verdict: I like Emma Stone over Kirsten Dunst and she wasn't just a damsel in distress so I have to give it to The Amazing Spiderman
Love Interest Winner: The Amazing Spiderman
Supporting Cast:
Spiderman: Uncle Ben and Aunt May, Harry Osborn, The Daily Bugle Gang
The Amazing Spiderman: Uncle Ben and Aunt May, Captain Stacy, Flash Thompson
My Verdict: The Amazing Spiderman managed to assemble a good cast, but I my opinion it can't make up for the lack of J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson and James Franco has Harry Osborn was also a good cast addition for Spiderman.
Supporting Cast Winner: Spiderman
Approach to the Origin:
Spiderman: A relatively straightforward retelling of the Origin
The Amazing Spiderman: a somewhat revamped version of the origin with more focus of Peter's parker.
My Verdict: While I applaud The Amazing Spiderman for trying something different I didn't really think the execution was that good so I'm giving it to Spiderman
Approach to Origin Winner: Spiderman
Final Verdict: With a score of 3 to 1 with one tie The original Spiderman takes the prize
Overall Winner: Spiderman
What do you guys think? Agree with me? Disagree with me? Let me know by voting for you favorite.
On another Note: I may have mentioned already I have a week of post planned for the release of The Dark Knight Rises and I just thought of something else I might do. I'm think of maybe putting a Batman Villain Tournament together were everyone chooses a different Batman Villain and reader's voting for the winner and I was wondering if anyone would be interested in doing that and if we do whether or not we should exclude Joker, because I feel like he would win pretty easily. Let me know what you guys think.
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Could I run this game decently well?
I'm interested in purchasing the Game of the Year edition, but wanted to make sure I didn't drop $20 on something I can't play. I've got: Windows XP (Service Pack 2), AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Proc. 4000+ (2.10 GHz), 2 gigs RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce 7100 GS (version 196.21; 64-bit; 512 mb)
Would this work?
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I wound up purchasing the game (love it), but even after applying a few performance mods that have helped my lag and FPS I have to keep most of my visual settings pretty low or off, in most cases. I've been doing things to clean up my PC and make it run more smoothly, but it still lacks the "punch" I'd like. Thus, I'd like to upgrade my graphics card. I plan to stick with NVIDIA, but I want one that supports HDR, can run Oblivion as near to full graphics capabilities as possible, and that is as inexpensive as possible. I don't need a killer card that will break my wallet, just one that's good for Oblivion and its expansions.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
sweeper_11 - 7 years ago
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Well those specs look like it's better than my laptop which runs Oblivion pretty well with high textures and and 16x.
Though I have to say I turn shadows off.
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Trying to regain some momentum for his lagging presidential campaign, John McCain used an often combative presidential debate Tuesday night to try painting Barack Obama as a big government liberal, sure to raise taxes.
The Republican presidential nominee also unveiled a sweeping but ill-defined proposal to have the federal government buy up bad home loans and renegotiate the terms.
"Is it expensive? Yes. But we all know, my friends, until we stabilize home values in America, we're never going to start turning around and creating jobs and fixing our economy,'' said McCain, who in the same forum touted the need to freeze spending. "It's my proposal, it's not Sen. Obama's proposal, it's not President Bush's proposal. But I know how to get America working again."
The town hall-style debate at Belmont University in Nashville was critical for McCain who has been losing ground in national polls and in key battleground state polls. A Mason-Dixon poll released Tuesday showed Obama neck-and-neck with McCain in Florida — 48 percent support for Obama and 46 percent for McCain — a state McCain can't afford to lose.
Obama appeared unruffled by McCain's attacks and repeatedly stressed his focus on middle class Americans.
"This is a final verdict on the failed economic policies of the last eight years, strongly promoted by President Bush and supported by Sen. McCain, that essentially said that we should strip away regulations, consumer protections, let the market run wild, and prosperity would rain down on all of us,'' the Illinois senator said of the economic turmoil on a day when the Dow dropped 500 points.
Town hall-style meetings have long been McCain's strength, and he unsuccessfully pushed for Obama to join him in 10 town hall-style debates early this summer.
As moderator Tom Brokaw struggled to keep the candidates within the time limits — "You may not have noticed, but we have lights around here!" — McCain, 72, did not disguise his disdain for the 47-year-old Obama. "That one,'' is how McCain referred to Obama at one point.
McCain faced a balancing act of wanting to aggressively challenge the Democratic frontrunner without coming off as too harsh and antagonizing to swing voters, particularly in a format that had the two surrounded by those voters. As he did in the first debate, McCain tried to cast Obama as a risky, unproven choice both in dealing with the economy and on foreign policy.
McCain suggested Obama was a naive rookie for having said he would support military action in Pakistan if Osama bin Laden were located there.
"Remarkable,'' scoffed McCain. "You know, if you are a country and you're trying to gain the support of another country, then you want to do everything you can that they would act in a cooperative fashion."
Obama immediately shot back by suggesting McCain would be a potentially reckless commander in chief.
"Now, Sen. McCain suggests that somehow, you know, I'm green behind the ears and I'm just spouting off, and he's somber and responsible,'' he said. "This is the guy who sang, 'Bomb, bomb, bomb Iran,' who called for the annihilation of North Korea. That, I don't think, is an example of 'speaking softly.' This is the person who, after we had — we hadn't even finished Afghanistan, where he said, 'Next up, Baghdad.' "
Presidential debates rarely dramatically effect campaigns, and with few standout moments Tuesday night's it is unlikely to be much different in that regard. Both candidates largely stuck to familiar themes and lines, and rigid rules often got in the way of free-wheeling interaction, though it did not filter the contentious atmosphere.
McCain accused Obama of being the Senate's second-highest recipient of donations from those associated with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two disgraced mortgage industry giants.
"There were some of us who stood up against it," McCain said of the lead-up to the financial crisis. "There were others who took a hike."
Obama pointed out that McCain's campaign manager, Rick Davis, has a stake in a Washington lobbying firm that received thousands of dollars a month from Freddie Mac until recently.
The final debate, focused on domestic and economic policy, is set for next Wednesday in Long Island.
The candidates criticized each other on foreign policy, energy, the economy and health care.
"This is the most liberal big-spending record in the United States Senate," McCain said, waving his hand toward Obama. "I have fought against excessive spending and outrages.''
Obama stressed that the vast majority of Americans would see taxes cut under his proposal.
"If you make less than a quarter million dollars a year, you will not see a single dime of your taxes go up,'' Obama said. "Now, when Sen. McCain is proposing tax cuts that would give the average Fortune 500 CEO an additional $700,000 in tax cuts, that's not sharing a burden."
Said McCain: "Nailing down Sen. Obama's various tax proposals is like nailing Jell-O to the wall."
In discussing their starkly different health care proposals, Obama pointed out that McCain would tax the value of health benefits workers receive from their employers.
McCain countered that under his rival's plan "Sen. Obama will fine you" if parents fail to obtain coverage for their children, but had yet to say what the fine would be. "Perhaps we will find that out tonight," he said.
When Brokaw pressed them to name their top priorities — health care, energy or entitlement spending — Obama said his top priority would be energy, followed by health care, while McCain said he would try to focus on all three at the same time.
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SUNCOAST - As aid continues to pour into the Philippines four weeks after a super typhoon ravaged the country, the Suncoast joins in to help.
You would have had no way of knowing it, but you may be helping those overseas who lost everything. That is because Goodwill Manasota is not just taking clothing donated by Suncoast residents and re-selling them in stores for a profit.
Instead, they're delivering more than 40,000 pounds of clothing, valued at more than $14,000, to the Philippines.
That process took some time, which means anyone who donated clothes to Goodwill locations in Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto or Hardee counties in the past month could be contributing to the Philippines relief.
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Here's some stuff about me. I love Harry Potter-It's an addiction. I mainly read and write Marauder Era.If I find a good story though that is not Maruader I'll read it.
Ships I support are:
Alice/Frank, Ron/Hermy,Ginny/Harry,Remus/Tonks, Lily/James (my Favorite!!!), Remus/OC, Sirius/OC, Luna/Neville, and thats about it.
Ships I DO NOT SUPPORT AT ALL: Draco/ Hermione, Draco/Ginny, Draco/ anyone for that matter!!!, Harry/ Hermione (Well eh it depends on the story I suppose), Lily/ anyone other than James, Harry/ Luna, Ron/ Luna, Ron/ anyone other than Hermione. Yup, that about covers it!
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David Alan Grier Joins CBS' BAD TEACHER Adaptation
According to The Hollywood Reporter, stage and screen star David Alan Grier has officially signed on for CBS' television adaptation of the 2011 film BAD TEACHER.
The movie, which starred Cameron Diaz, followed a recent divorcee who decides to become a teacher in order to land a new husband.
Grier will take on the role of the school's principal, a well-meaning but clueless man, originally played by John Michael Higgins.
The project comes from Hilary Winston (COMMUNITY) who will write the script and serve as executive producer. Original screenwriters Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky are also on board for the pilot.
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David Alan Grier was nominated for a 2013 Grammy award for the cast recording of The Gershwins' "Porgy & Bess." In 2009/2010 Grier starred in David Mamet's acclaimed play "Race" opposite James Spader and Kerry Washington at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Broadway for which he received his second Tony Award-nomination. He was previously nominated for Best Featured Actor in a Musical and won the Theatre World Award for "The First," and drew acclaim for his stage performances in "Dreamgirls," "A Soldier's Play," and "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." His television work is highlighted by a turn as principal cast member on the Emmy Award-winning In Living Color (1990-1994) where he helped to create some of the show's most memorable characters; DAG (2000-2001); and Life with Bonnie (2003) which earned an Image and Golden Satellite nomination. Grier also created, wrote and executive produced a show for Comedy Central called Chocolate News (2008). In 2013, he will appear in We the Peeples, produced by Tyler Perry, opposite Kerry Washington and Craig Robinson. Grier received an MFA from the Yale School of Drama.


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