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Exciting news!! During tonight's episode of X-Play, Skyrim was crowned Best RPG of E3 2011.
For more E3 nominations and awards, check out our event recaps for Skyrim, Prey 2, and RAGE.
You guys really deserve it. I know there wasn't too much competition this year, but even if the next 10 biggest RPGs in gaming where announced and demoed at E3 you still would have won.
Great work!
I think its about time you announce that Collectors Edition…
I'm still waiting to preorder 🙁 so hurry up!!
Should have won Best of E3! Bethesda has been leading the entire industry for quite some time, in my opinion.
Also, I second asking for announcement of the Collectors Edition! Make it something ridiculously big and awesome. I want something really cool for the next installment in my favorite game series!
Congrats, you guys at Bethesda really deserve this. Loved the E3 footage, can't wait for the game. Keep up the great work.
PS: Still waiting for the answers to the fan question, is that going to happen anytime soon?
Bravo pour cette récompense
Sooooo…how about that sound API Skyrim uses? Please? Any info? Would it kill you, Bethesda?
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Hurray finally X-play acknowledges that TES is in every way superior to Mass Effect!
I'm not as excited for this chapter of The Elder Scrolls, as I was for the last two.
Lack of Spellmaking, Instanced Cities (which means no flying, no levitation), "1 piece suits" of armor (excluding boots and gloves, I know… I know) and too heavy a focus on accessibility has me more than skeptical. And that's just the stuff I know of right now.
What's next: Not being able to jump? Yellow exclamation marks above quest givers?
These are exaggerations for now, but Morrowinders would have thought you were crazy if you told them they wouldn't have medium armor, levitation, throwing weapons, or spellmaking.
I don't know what Bethesda's doing… but for TES's sake, I hope it pays off.
I'm glad that Skyrim won the best RPG at X-Play, but why are there so many people saying negative things about Mass Effect?
I know it will be focused on battle but this doesn't mean that you won't be able to explore and do other things… I enjoyed ME and ME2, does this make me weird? IF so, then so be it!
@ Daniel Phoenix Morrowind /=/ The Elder Scrolls
Daggerfall was more impressive.
Anyways out of many individuals I think Todd Howard knows exactly what he is doing, although his team brings me doubts. He's just one man of coarse, you have to consider the team. And if this is the same team from Morrowind, Oblivion, and Fallout 3?
Color me not impressed at all.
But Skyrim looks like a good RPG. And no their not selling out or this isn't any less of an "RPG." Otherwise we haven't seen a true RPG since Wasteland. And that was the 80s.
Also each RPG isn't the same. There's gains and tradeoffs. This goes for every game. Things like a levitation spell has always gone against game mechanics and balance such as getting around or the predicted pace of such. That doesn';t mean it has to be stripped forever. But there needs to be a way to make it better.
The UI and things like inventory is a good example. Instead of taking the easy road and ditching it as Bioware did with Mass Effect 2 Bethesda went to refining it instead and making it as it should be wile keeping the eye-candy and depth some RPGers(Not all) may want.
Other things like TES's Attributes never had too much depth, so cutting them out is basically amounting to nothing. It's just shrugworthy. Bethesda needs to refine them and have actual gameplay use for them.
And yes stats should have good context rather than just being there so an individual can feel high and mighty that they may be superior than a non-RPG gamer just because their wasting their lives memorizing an entertainment form.
While I'm writing this, I'll also take the time to agree with J.E. Sawyer. These are just "games" guys. Play them when your bored. But get back to real life afterwards. There's much to do there.
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I don't know if there are multipule breeds of horse, but that one looks more like a draft horse than a riding horse (based upon hoof size and bulk of muscle), which would be slower and more tempermental, it looks great, but I hope there are more breeds.
Also, what's going on with Old World Blues, you said June which is not likely now that it's the 21, so could we at least get an estimated release date?
Congratulations, you guys looked like you deserved it.
I can't wait to preorder my copy! All I need is the PC system requirements and a collector's edition announcement. Any chance we could get an ETA? 😉

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The Florentine Opera's modern classic
Elmer Gantry, a recent work with music�by Robert Aldridge and libretto by Herschel Garfein, has avoided many of these pitfalls. By touching all bases, including moments of�Verdian operatic grandeur, they have produced an appealing work in styles ranging all the way from the infectious melodic beat of a Broadway musical to the more subtle harmonies of Gershwin, Copland or Barber—with some Puccini-like lyricism thrown in for good measure. Elmer Gantry is a full-bodied contemporary operatic achievement with an exciting, richly dramatic, uplifting score.
The Sinclair Lewis novel has been simplified to a love story between the opportunistic huckster Elmer Gantry and the devout evangelist Sharon Falconer set against a riveting regional background of Southern tent-style revivalism. It's important for the doubtful�reader to note that the compositional milieu is of boisterous early Americana, yet�the beautiful score never sounds piecemeal or fragmented. Nor is the music dissonant or pretentiously avant-garde. Elmer Gantry is first and last a lyric opera.�The gospel interludes are original compositions giving the work a solid enervating punch, never hokey with artificial knee-bending hymnal piety, but brilliantly conceived, sophisticated music straddling satire and sentiment.
Listening to this new score for the first time, one is struck by its immediacy and the rich inventiveness of its melodic pull. It doesn't sound like an opera at first, but as reachable as a sophisticated Broadway musical—until one picks up on the polyphonic complexity and the full-bodied orchestral magnitude to which we have become accustomed in the great operas. Ensemble pieces range from dramatic but subtly scored ensembles,�such as Elmer's and Sharon's first major arias, to complex groupings of trios, duets and even an octet supported by rousing group interactions, not unlike Rossini. A brass band is used in some revival scenes, but the score never loses its arching dramatic unity.
Listening to Elmer Gantry on CD without plot summary, it becomes apparent that the music remains self-contained, carrying its own impact, even without references to plot specifics, creating a compelling emotional aura strongly suggesting the potential impact that a good stage presentation might achieve.
Yet Gantry's great moments never seem to diminish as the story progresses toward its poignant conclusion. A beautiful love duet opens the second act, which doesn't prevent Elmer from continuing his con-job preacher efforts along with Sharon's more sincere commitment. Librettist Garfein explains, "We were determined to be true to [Sinclair Lewis'] biting satire of religious wrongdoing but at the same time to dramatize the underlying, deeply moving power of American religion itself. We resolved to bring audiences to the heights of both folly and glory within a single evening—sometimes within a single moment."
Yet, the overall effect of Elmer Gantry is not that of a social or topical musical dissertation but, like all successful operas, a unified musical invention, creating its own unique, engrossing aural experience.
The final act is very impressive. Sharon's faith in her tabernacle is too great and we feel early on that Elmer's marriage proposal will not work out. A great revival scene in the new tabernacle, magnificently scored, reaches fever pitch as Sharon again asserts her undying faith in a stunning musical exclamation that would have done Turandot�proud. A great fire interrupts the proceedings, concluding in Elmer's efforts to save Sharon, still torn between her love for Elmer and her curious bent for martyrdom. Elmer, however, will remain a self-serving survivor and behave accordingly.
The Florentine Opera's Midwest premiere of Elmer Gantry will feature baritone Keith Phares, a terrific Elmer on disc�with other original cast members from the opera's Nashville debut. Florentine General Director William Florescu views the project as another in the "Florentine's evolution as an initiator of innovative productions." Certainly, Elmer Gantry makes a strong case for moving beyond the continuous recycling of the standard repertoire. TheNew York Times hailed it�as "an operatic miracle." Indeed, it's quite a gem.
The Florentine Opera presents Elmer Gantry March 19 and March 21 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.


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|September 8, 2009, 12:16 AM
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Ruger GP100: Should I go with 4" or 6"?
Hello, everyone:
I'm very close to buying my first GP100, but am having a difficult time determining whether or not I should purchase one with a 4" or 6" barrel. It will serve as an all-purpose gun, but admittedly it's primary use will be as a range/woods/hunting gun. Because of this, I'm leaning toward the 6" barrel so that I can benefit from the longer sight plane and increased velocity. However, a part of me wants the 4" barrel for the simple fact that it makes the gun more compact and concealable. I've also heard that the 4" GP100 has better balance.
Does the longer sight plane really provide that much of an advantage when shooting at distances of 30 to 50 yards? And what about the velocity gains obtained with the 6" barrel? Is the increased velocity that important, say for whitetail hunting? I appreciate the ability to conceal, but I don't want to sacrifice hunting performance. I'm interested in hearing some opinions on the matter.
|September 8, 2009, 12:51 AM
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I don't know, but if you do decide that you want to have a more compact gun, I'd recommend the 3" bbl over the 4" bbl.
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|September 8, 2009, 12:58 AM
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Either way, it's a large, bulky handgun. I have a 6" GP100 and like it very much but I don't have a holster for it. I just use it as a range gun. I would have gane with the 4" if I had to hump it around much.
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|September 8, 2009, 01:03 AM
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Let's start with balance.
If you can find one of the "short lug" 6" barrel GP100s, you'll find it balances damned near identical to the 4" full lug. The 6" short lug is a wonderful gun. Unfortunately out of production however cutting off most of the underbarrel weight (the "lug") out past the ejector rod housing area lets you brew one up yourself. Any local gunsmith can do this cheap and get a decent looking result.
As to bullet performance, Buffalo Bore did some tests with the 6" GP100:
1. 3 inch S&W J frame
a. Item 19A/20-180gr. Hard cast LFN = 1302 fps
b. Item 19B/20-170gr. JHC (jacketed hollow cavity) = 1299 fps
c. Item 19C/20-158gr. Jacketed Hollow Point = 1398 fps
d. Item 19D/20-125gr. Jacketed Hollow Point = 1476 fps
2. 4 inch S&W L frame Mt. Gun
a. Item 19A/20-180gr. Hard cast LFN = 1375 fps
b. Item 19B/20-170gr JHC = 1411 fps
c. Item 19C/20-158gr. Jacketed Hollow Point = 1485 fps
d. Item 19D/20-125gr. Jacketed Hollow Point = 1603 fps
3. 5 inch S&W model 27
a. Item 19A/20-180gr. Hard Cast =1398 fps
b. Item 19B/20-170gr. JHC = 1380 fps
c. Item 19C/20-158gr. Jacketed Hollow Point = 1457 fps
d. Item 19D/20-125gr. Jacketed Hollow Point = 1543 fps
4. 6 inch Ruger GP 100
a. Item 19D/20-125gr. Jacketed Hollow Point = 1707 fps
5. 18.5 inch Marlin 1894
a. Item 19A/20-180gr. Hard Cast = 1851 fps
b. Item 19B/20-170gr. JHC = 1860 fps
c. Item 19C/20-158gr. Jacketed Hollow Point = 2153 fps---- Can you believe this?!!!
d. Item 19D/20-125gr. Jacketed Hollow Point = 2298 fps---- Or this?!!!
Jim again. Unfortunately they only tested the 125gr full house load but we can still extrapolate from that somewhat. A Ruger GP100 barrel (of any length) tends to "shoot fast" - faster than a vintage S&W for example. Newer S&Ws can keep up with Rugers.
So in test #4, with the 4" barrel recent S&W, that's probably about on par with a 4" barrel GP100 and drives the 125 at 1,600fps. Matching the usual rule of "50fps extra per inch of barrel", the 6" GP100 gets another 100fps.
Working off a handy energy chart:
...we get 802ft/lbs energy from the 6" GP100, and 711ft/lbs from the 4".
That kind of energy difference does matter.
Upshot: find a used half-lug 6" and I think you'll be very happy for woods/hunting use. I would consider a crossdraw holster with the barrel at a pretty extreme angle as opposed to straight down, like this Mernickle:
Because I was interested in CCW, I went with a 4.68" tube 357 (Ruger New Vaquero). If it's not a CCW piece, 5.5" on an SA or 6" on a DA makes a lot of sense.
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|September 8, 2009, 03:39 AM
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For hunting I favor longer than 6" barrels and for concealed carry I favor shorter than 4".
Yes, there is a difference in velocity, using the same load, between the 4" and the 6" barrels. How much I cannot tell you, as I don't have access to a chronograph at the moment.
IMO the 4" Barrel is sort of a "compromise".
|September 8, 2009, 03:51 AM
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Plus, look at your uses:
Range - no reason not to have a 6-inch
Woods - sure, the 6 adds a little heft, but makes up for it in energy gain.
Hunting - (see woods)
I think you're better off with the 6-inch. The GP100 is the next gun on my list but in 4-inch, which I intend to carry in winter.
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|September 8, 2009, 07:10 AM
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The wife and I went with the 4" GP100. Both of us felt the full lug barrel made the 6" gun too muzzle heavy. However, we do not hunt.
We have a 6" Security Six which is a great long barrel gun, as are our 6" S&W Model 19s. But, for us, a full barrel lug and a 6" barrel are not a great combo, at least in .357 mag. Maybe for a .44 mag, but the .357 simply doesn't need a barrel that heavy.
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|September 8, 2009, 07:21 AM
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As a guy who owns both 6" full lug and 4" pencil tube revolvers, I think they fill very different roles. If you are going to include 50 yard shooting and hunting, I think you owe it to yourself to buy the 6-incher.
All I had was a 6-inch (686) for years and years and at some point it occurred to me that I would really enjoy the handy nature of a shorter tube. That's where the 4-inch came in. For lots of regular recreational target shooting, the 4-inch barrel is just more user friendly.
I wouldn't consider a 4-inch barreled revolver any kind of concealed carry item. Duty carry, (open carry), sure. But not concealed.
IMO, there's room in the safe for BOTH of 'em! But a 6-inch barrel "looks" more "correct" and the 4-incher handles better. (insert desire for a 5-incher right here!)
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|September 8, 2009, 10:41 AM
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While I own a 686 and not the GP-100, I was torn about which length to choose too.
I ended up going with the 6". While I don't hunt with mine, I do a lot of target shooting, and I like the extra heft of a 6" barrel for range use. In my opinion, it soaks up some of the abuse that comes with shooting heavy 357 loads.
From what you've mentioned your intended use of the gun will be, I'd recommend the 6" barrel.
I'm thinking the same thing as Sevens though, what I *really* want is a 5" barrel–the best of both worlds!
|September 8, 2009, 10:58 AM
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I agree with "RNB65" it's a big gun. Heck, I struggle with buying a three-inch these days, simply because I don't get to the range as often I use to. As such, I try not to buy something that I can't feasibly conceal carry. If you're planning on just having fun, then buy what ever feels good in your hand and forget everything else.
|September 8, 2009, 04:40 PM
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4"... it's easier to wield and easier to sell.
|September 8, 2009, 06:01 PM
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If you are going to use it as a hunting gun, I'd go 6" for accuracy and additional energy.
If its a hunting backup gun I'd go 4" or 6" depending on which one you like best.
Personally, my back up, hunting, range gun is a 6" S&W 686. You just can't go wrong with a 6" revolver and the Ruger GP is a damn fine one at that.
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|September 8, 2009, 08:32 PM
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Thanks for the replies, everyone. They are all very helpful. It appears that the majority of you recommend the 6" for my intended application. That's definitely the way I was leaning. I just wanted to make sure that the advantages of the 6", which I mentioned in my original post, weren't overrated. It sounds like they aren't.
One point of clarification, though I don't think this will change anyone's advice. When I talked about the ability to conceal, I was thinking of concealing the gun when out in the woods here in the Green Mountains. I wasn't thinking of actual CCW while downtown. I probably should have stated this.
I want to have a handgun whenever I'm in the woods. I would just assume not freak-out any hikers that I might run into in the process. Perhaps the 6" isn't that hard to conceal under a long jacket, though. Either way, this isn't a deciding factor for me. I'm more concerned about the other items that I mentioned. The hikers should get over it.
|September 9, 2009, 08:42 AM
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I see a pattern here:
Hunting = 6-inch
General Purpose = 4-inch
CCW = 3-inch
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I see what you are saying... but if it's legal to OC in Vermont, then I would find a guy deep in the woods/mountain without a handgun to be no different than a camper without a backpack and a tent.
So if some hiker would wig out from a guy carrying a revolver in the woods, I say, "let him!" Seems to me that a hiker who is offended at a guy in the woods carrying a handgun needs to go hike elsewhere. (and I'm trying to be as polite as I can manage)
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|September 9, 2009, 01:35 PM
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Good point. I think that about summarizes it. Thanks.
|September 10, 2009, 03:28 AM
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If you didn't mention hunting, I'd go 4".
|September 10, 2009, 09:09 AM
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Every now and then Ruger makes a run of GP100's with 5" barrels. The best of both worlds. They turn up on the usual auction sites.
|September 10, 2009, 09:28 AM
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As some others have said if its not for hunting go 4 inch.
|September 10, 2009, 09:34 AM
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I like the looks of the 6" better. Maybe not scientific but it does come into play.
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6" (for hunting) in a vertical shoulder holster.
|September 10, 2009, 02:42 PM
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4" or 6"
Unless it's used exclusively for hunting, I'd go for the 4". May not be perfect, but the 4" tube does everything well and aesthetically much more pleasing to the eye, at least mine.
|September 10, 2009, 02:55 PM
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VTShooter, have you fired both the 4" and 6"? If so, which one felt the best in your hand? Which one were you able to shoot the best with?
|September 10, 2009, 08:20 PM
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I read your post last night. It sounds like you have a similar decision to make, though your requirements are definitely different than mine.
I have never shot a 4" model and don't have the opportunity to do so where I am located. I have shot a 6" model, however, it was a half-length shroud, not a full-length shroud. The former is generally thought to have superior balance when compared to the latter. This is undoubtedly true, but I don't have a problem with the full-length shroud version. It feels like an extension of my arm and is very easy to aim and hold steady. Granted, I'm 6'5" and have fairly strong forearms.
The main challenge for me is to nail down the issue of application. If I'm going to use it for hunting then I feel that I should go with the 6". However, if I decide to limit its use to woods carry and use my Blackhawk for hunting, then I feel that the 4"becomes a reasonable option. However, even then a part of me still wants the 6" for the longer sight plane and extra power. We all know what the real problem is. I want both! And therein lies the dilemma.
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White praised Hall as a source of institutional memory, an understatement for a man whose municipal tenure extends back before the prehistoric dawn of mayor Kathy Whitmire. If Jordy Tollett, the veteran City Hall cockroach and Convention and Visitors Bureau chief, and special events maven Susan Christian survive into the new era, they'll share the title of political Methuselah with Hall.
After The Insider congratulated Hall for his survivability, Hall responded somewhat defensively that he could have gone into the private sector and made millions of dollars. There are those who might have been willing to pay him more than that to leave.
New controller Annise Parker had earlier diluted the treacle with a dose of sour quotes in the Houston Chronicle warning that Hall could poison the new mayor's relations with council. It wasn't anything others haven't said previously, but in the new White-mandated lovefest, the comments seemed out of tune. Brown cornered her afterward to complain, and she paid her penance by sitting next to a smug-looking Hall during the council session. Hall made his continued Rasputin role clear by hovering at the left shoulder of White during his first news conference as mayor.
Freshly re-elected District C Councilman Mark Goldberg demonstrated the limits of his devotion to city duty by filing to run in the GOP spring primary for justice of the peace. If he wins next November, council will have to appoint a replacement.
Position 5 Councilman Michael Berry indicated that he's inclined to accept his council salary this time around after turning it down for the previous two years to show his disdain for professional politicians. Maybe family breadwinner and attorney Nandy Berry can now take that long, long vacation she richly deserves.
After the meeting, District I Councilwoman Carol Alvarado led her admirers to a reception at the Downtown Aquarium, which looked like a bad imitation of a Gilligan's Island set. Everybody there made a bigger to-do over her new appointment as mayor pro tem than The Insider can remember being accorded to any previous holder of that mostly ceremonial position. After all the sanitized proclamations by White, Alvarado introduced a refreshingly partisan note by praising her former boss, Democratic Congressman Gene Green, and urging support for him if he has to run in a redrawn congressional district.
In the crowd, Justice of the Peace Al Green hit up folks for evaluations of his chances against Congressman Chris Bell in the Democratic primary.
With the comforting aroma of political ambition and skullduggery on the rise, The Insider finally began to relax.
Once again everything was just right with the world.
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The following is from HRC's Associate Director of Diversity Allyson Robinson:
For most airline passengers, passing through a TSA security checkpoint has until recently been a slight inconvenience and little more – one minor stressor among the many connected with travel by air. But as a frequent flyer (60,000 miles this year and counting) who is openly transgender, airport security is my single greatest source of anxiety when I travel.
Why? It begins long before I leave for the airport. TSA's Secure Flight pre-screening program, implemented in 2009, requires passengers to declare their name and gender when purchasing a ticket, and these must match the name and gender on your ID. For many transgender people, this means outing themselves as soon as they present their ID and boarding pass at the checkpoint, as many of us do not have or are unable to acquire ID that matches our transitioned presentation. It often exposes us to heightened scrutiny (and, potentially, to harassment and discrimination) before we ever get in line for the scanners. I've been the target of verbal harassment many times at this stage of security. I've also had TSA agents expose my identity as a transgender person loudly enough that other passengers in the screening area could hear, violating my privacy and putting me at a higher risk for harassment and even violence from others.
With TSA's recent introduction of full-body scanners and enhanced pat-down procedures, the risk of discriminatory treatment of transgender passengers increases dramatically. The scanners reveal to security personnel any prostheses a transgender person may be wearing (a transgender woman wearing prosthetic breasts, for example) and expose intimate body contours that can also out us as transgender. This can lead to a pat-down – and to the kind of humiliating treatment recently received by a flight attendant and breast cancer survivor who was required to remove her prosthetic breast for a TSA agent's inspection after a scan revealed its presence.
A transgender person can be outed several times though the course of this security process, and every time the chances of harassment and discrimination increase. That's why HRC first raised these issues in 2008 when we presented our Blueprint for Positive Change to the Obama transition team. We'll continue working with the Administration and with our partner organizations until we're satisfied TSA procedures balance legitimate security needs with the dignity and safety of all travelers, including those of us who are transgender.
If you're flying for the holidays, I wish you luck getting through the hassles that come with traveling by air these days. If you're transgender, then check out these great resources and tips compiled by the National Center for Transgender Equality. Above all, be proud and be safe.


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Is this deranged "Turkish Doctor Who" remake for real or a spoof?
It looks too weird to be real, but the same could be said of Turkish Superman and Turkish Star Wars. Check out a Doctor Who monster you've never seen before — the deadly Bee-Deer! Update: It's a spoof from B3ta.com.


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Investor interest: Those 57 Wall Street analysts have issued 22 strong buys, 28 buys, 5 holds, 1 under perform and 1 sell recommendation to their clients. They predict that investors could see a total annual return as high as 18.50% over the next five years. An amazing number of individual investors have expressed their opinion on Motley Fool, where 28,944 readers have given a 92% vote of confidence that the stock will beat the market. Short sellers have a contrary view and short interest has grown from 10 million shares at the beginning of the year to more than 21 million shares recently. Institutional investors have lowered their holdings. Conclusion: At the present place, we are in the investor time continuum where AAPL is no longer a core growth stock that can be analyzed using fundamental analysis. While analysts argue if the company is a software, hardware or retail company, investors are selling their shares and technical traders who trade the S&P 500 Index ETF ( IVV), Realty Majors Cohen & Steers ETF ( ICF), SPDR High Yield ETF ( JNK) and the Gold Trust ETF ( IAU) all based on price movement patterns have added Apple to their trading portfolios, as if it were the Nasdaq 100 ETF ( QQQ). At this point in time, I'm looking at the price patterns of AAPL to decide when to buy/sell/short and forgetting to read the earnings reports and SEC filings. One day this stock may again be able to be evaluated by fundamental analysis, but that day might not come till value investors believe the P/E is low enough. My star in the east will be when Warren Buffett begins to accumulate shares of the stock. Till then, I'll monitor the moving averages and turtle channels and let the trend be my friend:
At the time of publication the author used AAPL, IVV, ICF, JNK, IAU and QQQ in his personal and trading accounts. This article was written by an independent contributor, separate from TheStreet's regular news coverage.
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by Jim Boyle
For 27 years, Elk River High School graduates have been treated to an all-night graduation party before they scatter to the four winds.
Starting this year, there will be fund-raiser for the annual event that could help bring past Elk River graduates back together again for a day of fun.
Organizers of this year's party are hosting the first 5K run and walk to help support events students have come to cherish. The event is open to the general public.
Tyler Hemmesch, a 2007 Elk River High School graduate who's now a grad party supporter, is thrilled with the idea. He remembers the hustle and bustle of his senior year as a time filled with tasks leading up to the big night.
The all-night party was something to look forward to and not worry about all the details surrounding it.
"It was a final hurrah to the closing of a chapter in our life, and the beginning of a new one," said Hemmesch, who has completed his schooling and now has a couple of his own businesses in the area. "That night was a lot of fun."
He's giving back in terms of time and treasure. The insurance salesman with Elk Agency Insurance Services in Rogers and an owner of a rental business will donate tables and chairs for the graduation party.
He won't be able to make the 5K but he's certain his family, friends and his fiancée will. He has plans to be in Iowa for the U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials.
"I wish I could be there," he said. "It's a first-year event, so I hope for the best. It might take a couple years to take off, but I see it as a great event in the making."
The all-night grad party has been supplied by the community and parents. Students load busses after commencement ceremonies and enjoy an evening of activities, games and prizes. It's a chemical-free event.
"That's reassuring, knowing my student can celebrate his achievements without fear that he will be put in a compromising position," said Kim Berger, who will see her third and final child graduate from Elk River this year.
There is a cost for the party, but there are scholarships for those who cannot afford to attend. Information on how to obtain a scholarship for the event are found on www.ergradnight.com.
Hemmesch still remembers the gathering nearly five years later.
"It was great to spend time with fellow classmates outside of school for an evening," he recalls. "It was a great time for me personally to reflect on the past four year of high school, and the memories that we all shared together. To this day, looking back at those years, it is definitely a memory that stands out."
Elk River grad party 5K run/walk:
When: Wednesday, April 21
Where: Lake Itasca Trail in Ramsey
Advance registration: Sign up at www.ergradnight.com.


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Grand Blanc Township Police seeking more information on child predator
Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:22:59 GMT —
Yesterday Gregg Wilhite was bound over to the Genesee County 7th Circuit Court for numerous sex-related crimes, including sexual assault, possession of child pornography, and more.
Grand Blanc Township police say while investigating the case they found that Wilhite had contact with many girls over social media.
Detective Todd Gilbert is looking for more information and is asking for parents who believe their daughters may have been in contact with Wilhite to contact him.
You can contact Detective Gilbert at the Grand Blanc Township police department by calling 810-424-2611
We will have more on this story tonight on NBC25 at 6.


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Thursday, May 2, 2013 | 2 a.m.
Four Clark County School District students were placed on suicide watch at area hospitals last weekend after the students took part in a suicide prevention program and were deemed a high risk, according to district officials.
The news comes just two weeks after a student at East Career and Technical Academy hanged himself on campus after school hours.
In response to the rising teen suicide rate in Nevada, the School District began conducting the nationally recognized "SOS: Signs of Suicide" program at at-risk schools in 2007. Parents are notified before the district administers the program at their child's school and are given an opportunity for their child to opt out of the program.
The district held the program at Henderson-area schools last week, said Rosemary Virtuoso, the district's coordinator of student threat evaluation and crisis response. The four hospitalized students were referred there from the district's suicide prevention program, Virtuoso said.
As part of SOS, schools deemed at risk of having students contemplating suicide had students watch a video and talk with educators about warning signs.
In addition, students were screened; those who expressed thoughts of suicide were evaluated by one of 100 trained nurses, counselors or psychologists visiting the school that day.
Parents of at-risk students were notified, and those deemed at high risk of suicide were sent to a local hospital or clinic for treatment, Virtuoso said. The district also has the option of invoking a Legal 2000 hold, whereby a student at risk of self-harm would be monitored for 72 hours at a psychiatric or medical facility. (None of the four students this weekend were held on a Legal 2000).
Since the district launched SOS six years ago, about 26,000 students at 16 schools have seen the video. The district also has trained more than 1,000 employees to identify and prevent suicides.
About 200 students each year have self-reported thoughts of suicide and have been given support, Virtuoso said. That figure has stayed fairly constant the past couple of years, she added.
Springtime is typically when the district sees the most cases, Virtuoso said.
"Kids start worrying about exams and whether they will graduate," she said.
Although Nevada's average child mortality rate has been dropping, there has been an uptick in the number of teen suicides since 2008.
Between 2008 and 2011, Nevada's teen suicide rate nearly tripled — to 14.3 deaths per 100,000 adolescents ages 15 to 19, according to the 2013 Nevada Kids Count study.
In 2011, Nevada had more than double the national suicide rate of 6.9 deaths per 100,000 adolescents ages 15 to 19. In fact, Nevada had the fifth-highest suicide rate in the nation that year.
In 2011, the most recent year for which data is available, Clark County had 15 suicides among adolescents ages 15 to 19. There were 26 teen suicides statewide that year.
The School District is cognizant of the trends and monitors the Clark County coroner's reports on child suicide carefully, Virtuoso said.
"Two and a half years ago, we started to see a community problem," she said. "We're targeting schools and students that need help."
Signs of suicide and how to intervene
- Signs
- • Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself.
- • Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun.
- • Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
- • Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.
- • Talking about being a burden to others.
- • Increasing use of alcohol or drugs.
- • Acting anxious or agitated, behaving recklessly.
- • Sleeping too little or too much.
- • Withdrawing or feeling isolated.
- • Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
- • Displaying extreme mood swings.
- Take action
- • Contact a mental health professional or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK).
- • Take the individual to an emergency room or mental health walk-in clinic.
- • Do not leave the person alone until professional help is with him/her.
- • Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt. Source: Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention


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Eric and I love eating at Daphne's Greek Cafe because the Kabob plate is one of our favorite meals they offer. However, with the rough economy going around - most of them are closing around us. But that doesn't stop us from recreating the meal for ourselves at home. I came across this recipe in one of my many Barefoot Contessa cookbooks and knew that this would be a great comparable to our Kabob meals from Daphne's. This was easy to prepare with the simple marinade and the red wine and vinegar gave the meat lots of flavor. Plus, I got to use some herbs from the garden - that's always a shoe in for being sustainable and using things that are homegrown. We paired the kebabs with mushroom couscous, pita breads and hummus. The only thing that was missing was the tzatziki sauce. Oh well, I'll remember for next time. Enjoy!
Adapted from Barefoot Contessa at Home
2 pounds top round beef
1 tablespoon garlic (2 to 3 cloves)
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
1/4 dry red wine (I used a Shiraz)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 large red onion
1 large bell pepper - mix of orange and green
1 teaspoon kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
good olive oil
1. Cut the beef into 1 1/2-inch cubes - you should have about 20 to 25 cubes.
2. Add the remaining ingredients in a food processor and blend well.
3. Add the marinade and beef cubes into a Ziploc bag and let it rest in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight. It will be last for 2 days in the fridge.
4. Cut the red onions and bell peppers into quarters. Marinate the skewers for at least 30 minutes before assembling.
5. Assemble the kebabs - thread the meat directly in the middle, add an onion quarter and bell pepper and repeat. Add about 4 to 5 pieces of meat to skewer. Lightly brush olive oil on the kebabs, and season with salt & pepper.
6. Cook the skewers on a hot grill for at least 10 to 15 minutes for medium-rare or cook at least 20 minutes for medium-well. Make sure you turn the skewers 2 or 3 times until fully cooked. Serve.


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Aled Jones is incredibly well-loved and has been a presence on our screens since he was a child star and international chorister. Who cannot remember Walking in the Air and his cherubic, angelic little face, crooked teeth and sensible hair-cut?
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A grenade launcher was present at Geheimhaven in 1936 when Indiana Jones threatened to destroy the Ark of the Covenant unless Marion Ravenwood was freed from German capture. However, René Emile Belloq called Jones's bluff which resulted in his capture. Jones had marveled at Nazi ingenuity when he found the prototype weapon and was reminded of the Flying Wing at Tanis.
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UMass Dartmouth makes changes to graduation ceremony
DARTMOUTH, Mass. —
Everyone expected some changes to the graduation ceremony at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth this year because it has a connection to suspected Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokar Tsarnaev.
Students and parents said they understand most of the changes, but they're not happy with one that limits who can attend the live ceremony.
"I've been here five years. So, it's nice to finally graduate," senior Kyle Pacheco said.
For Pacheco this is not just his day, but his family's day.
"You think about all of the time, effort and money invested into a degree. For my family that's a big day," he said. "I'm actually the first person to actually graduate from college."
But he's not happy with a new graduation rule. Students only get two tickets for seating at the Vietnam Veterans Peace Memorial Amphitheater. In past years, it was first come, first served.
The University of Rhode Island is enacting the same rule. It's all part of increased security measures as a reaction to the Boston Marathon bombings.
Surviving bombing suspect Dzhokar Tsarnaev was a student at U Mass Dartmouth.
"There really isn't a venue that we have that can accommodate 11,000 people," UMass Dartmouth spokesman John Hoey said. "We've come to the conclusion that the best option is that every graduate can have a couple people in the venue."
Both universities will have overflow sections where loved ones can watch the ceremonies on big screens.
Other security measures include a higher police presence, bomb sniffing dogs, and a ban on backpacks and wrapped gifts.
"There's nothing you can do about it," Pacheco said. "It is, what it is, but I'm just not happy the way it's playing out right now."
Despite the inconvenience Pacheco still can't wait for a few simple words that officially graduate the class of 2013.
"It's going to be a good feeling to finally walk across that stage on Sunday and have a diploma," he said.


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Fried Chicken + Wine: Ludo Lefebvre, Eric Asimov Have a Book Signing
If you're not otherwise occupied this Sunday afternoon -- which would mean what, two questionable NFL games or maybe recounting some more votes in Florida -- then maybe you should consider heading over to Domaine LA for a wine and fried chicken pairing. OK, it's really a book signing in disguise, but this is hardly any book signing. And hardly any wine and fried chicken. The fried chicken will be from Ludo Lefebvre, who will be there signing his recently published book LudoBites -- with his food truck parked conveniently nearby.
And the wine will be courtesy of New York Times wine columnist and author Eric Asimov, who won't be there in real life signing his new book, How To Love Wine, but will be there in the form of flights of wine and shipped-in autographed copies of said book.
If the tech gods are happy, Asimov will also be appearing via FaceTime to discuss his wine picks. Hey, maybe Ludo can do the same thing from his truck. (Or from his motorcycle, if he'd ever take his motorcycle helmet off.) What to drink with your fried chicken? Asimov has picked out a 2010 Duplessis Chablis, 2011 Champalou Vouvray, 2009 Nusserhoff "Elda", 2010 Eric Texier Brezeme and a 2010 Brovia Barbera d'Alba "Sori del Drago".
LudoBites and Eric Asimov book signing, Ludo Truck and wine pairing: Nov. 11, 2-5 p.m. $12 for the wine flight, food available a la carte from the Ludo Truck. Books are available for purchase.
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No. 1 Nazareth (15-2)
The Brooklyn/Queens championship is Nazareth's to lose. Expect Bianca Cuevas, Brianna Butler and Sadie Edwards to be fired up for a chance at some hardwood.
Next: No. 4 Christ the King/No. 5 Bishop Loughlin, CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens Division I semifinals @ Bishop Ford (Thursday, 6:30 p.m.)
No. 2 Bishop Ford (20-4)
The Falcons have proven they could beat Nazareth, but can they do it again? A matchup in the B/Q final could be looming, but Ford can't look past pesky St. Francis Prep in the quarterfinals.
Next: @ St. Francis Prep, CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens Division I quarterfinals (Tuesday, 7 p.m.)
No. 3 Archbishop Molloy (17-8)
The Stanners avenged a loss to Christ the King at the end of the regular season in a tiebreaker game. Carolyn Gallagher continues to prove she's one of the most well-rounded players in the city.
Next: No. 7 Mary Louis, CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens Division I quarterfinals @ St. Francis Prep (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.)
No. 4 Christ the King (12-13)
The Royals season-long search for consistency continues. Yes, Sierra Calhoun is scoring points in bunches, but the Royals are missing that regular secondary scorer.
Next: No. 5 Bishop Loughlin, CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens Division I quarterfinals @ St. Francis Prep (Tuesday, 4 p.m.)
No. 5 Bishop Loughlin (11-11)
The Lions ended the regular season with a win against Christ the King and a win here would put Loughlin in the semifinals against mighty Nazareth.
Next: No. 4 Christ the King, CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens Division I quarterfinals @ St. Francis Prep (Tuesday, 4 p.m.)
No. 6 Moore Catholic (18-5)
The Mavericks are overwhelming favorites to win a fourth straight Archdiocesan crown and second on the 'AA' level. Cardinal Spellman figures to be their stiffest competition, but anything can happen in borough rivalry games.
Next: No. 15 St. Joseph Hill, CHSAA Archdiocesan semifinals (Tuesday, 5 p.m.)
No. 7 Mary Louis (10-14)
Despite a slipup against Long Island Lutheran, Mary Louis is playing solid basketball heading into the playoffs. The Hilltoppers twice failed to close out games against Molloy during the regular season. If they can do so here, they'd book a berth in the semifinals.
Next: No. 3 Archbishop Molloy, CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens Division I quarterfinals @ St. Francis Prep (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.)
No. 8 South Shore (20-5)
It feels like the Vikings haven't played in three years, but Anwar Gladden's squad will begin what they hope will be a march to Madison Square Garden with a stop at Hunter College Saturday in the Class AA quarterfinals.
Next: Midwood/Banneker, PSAL Class AA quarterfinals @ Hunter College (Saturday, 5 p.m.)
No. 9 Murry Bergtraum (15-7)
All eyes are on Bergtraum this time of year and for good reason. The Lady Blazers are vying for a 14th consecutive PSAL Class AA title. Ed Grezinsky, we're sure, will be checking out the Lincoln-Brooklyn Collegiate second round game on Thursday.
Next: Lincoln/Brooklyn Collegiate, PSAL Class AA quarterfinals @ Hunter College (Saturday, 11 a.m.)
No. 10 Cardinal Spellman (20-5)
Maria Bachman is no longer a timid sophomore trying to get acclimated to varsity basketball. She's a dominant force in the paint. The Pilots have the parts to make a run at the CHSAA Class A city title, but first up is an Archdiocesan semifinal tilt against Villa.
Next: St. John Villa, CHSAA Archdiocesan semifinals (Tuesday, 5 p.m.)
No. 11 Truman (19-6)
We can picture it now, John Burke, the biggest Irishman we know, celebrating St. Patrick's Day by coaching in the PSAL Class AA final at Madison Square Garden. For the Mustangs to realize this, a win against Boys & Girls at home Thursday is necessary.
Next: Boys & Girls, PSAL Class AA second round (Thursday, 5 p.m.)
No. 12 John F. Kennedy (16-9)
The brutal regular season is behind JFK and coach O'Neil Glenn believes his squad has been battle tested enough to make a deep run in the PSAL Class AA playoffs. It's a good thing because second round opponent Grand Street Campus is no pushover.
Next: Grand Street Campus, PSAL Class AA second round (Wednesday, 5 p.m.)
No. 13 Francis Lewis (12-9)
The Patriots ended the regular season with an emotional win against Bergtraum, which came after a lopsided home loss against JFK. Which Lewis team will show up Wednesday for a second round matchup against Medgar Evers?
Next: Medgar Evers, PSAL Class AA second round (Wednesday, 5 p.m.)
No 14 McKee/Staten Island Tech (19-2)
They are already the queens of Staten Island, but can McKee/Staten Island Tech take the city, too? If the Seagulls do, it will be on the back of Kaitlyn Astel, the school's all-time leading scorer.
Next: Manhattan Center, PSAL Class AA second round (Wednesday, 5 p.m.)
No. 15 St. Joseph Hill (15-10)
There are no CHSAA state playoffs for Hill, which makes Tuesday's Archdiocesan semifinal against Moore Catholic even more critical for its seniors.
Next: @ No. 6 Moore Catholic, CHSAA Archdiocesan semifinals (Tuesday, 5 p.m.)


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Houston Texans Vs Miami Dolphins
The Bulls On Parade Set To Welcome Ryan Tannehill To The NFL
Anticipation for the start of the NFL season has never been higher for the Houston Texans, as "lifelong" Texans fans are coming out of the woodwork in the Houston area. To be fair, the Houston Texans are certainly a much more fun team to watch nowadays than, say, 2005, when they went an embarrassing 2-14.
The Texans kickoff the season on Sunday at Reliant Stadium against the Miami Dolphins, a matchup that on the outside appears to be a mere primer for the 'real' competition in future weeks. But the Texans want to make a statement to open this season up in front of their home fans, so don't expect a lackluster performance.
The Texans will be meeting the Dolphins for the 7th time, never having lost to the fish as they've accumulated a 6-0 record since the birth of the franchise. This Dolphins team will have a much different look to it than last season's version, although not necessarily for the better.
After an offseason of housecleaning, the Dolphins have a new head coach, Joe Philbin, who was hired away from his position as offensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers. Philbin also has a new quarterback to work with in Miami, Texas A&M product Ryan Tannehill, who will start for the Dolphins on Sunday.
MIA Offense Vs. HOU Defense
We could say a lot of nice things about Ryan Tannehill and his bright future, but I don't want to lead Miami fans on or give them a false sense of hope. This thing could get very, very ugly. The Dolphins simply don't have any offensive weapons to speak of, and when your rookie quarterback's best option in the passing game is Davone Bess, you know you have problems.
The talent level on this Miami offense makes the 2011 Jaguars look like the '07 Patriots. Conversely, the Houston Texans' defense is arguably the league's best (and deepest). If the Dolphins can manage to put together one solid touchdown drive in this game, they should give themselves a pat on the back.
If the Dolphins want to put a dent in this Texans defense, they will need to get Reggie Bush going. The Dolphins must get Bush in space to allow him to use his playmaking ability to bust through the stout Texans' front seven.
Reggie Bush, in his first season as a Miami Dolphin in 2011, was given an opportunity as a full time back, receiving 216 rush attempts. He rewarded the Dolphins with 1,086 yards and 6 TD's on the ground while averaging 5.0 yards per carry.
The Houston Texans will be honed in on stopping Reggie Bush, attempting to force rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill to beat them through the air. One thing Tannehill does have going for him is his wheels. A converted wide receiver, Tannehill has the ability to tuck the ball and run when the pocket collapses, so the Texans will need to focus on keeping the young quarterback contained in the pocket, forcing him to win through the air.
Tannehill will quite likely get hit early and often, as the Dolphins' offensive line allowed 52 sacks in 2011. The Houston Texans' front seven presents an extremely difficult matchup for any offensive line, let alone Miami's. With J.J. Watt and Antonio Smith on the line backed up by pass rushers Connor Barwin and Brooks Reed, Miami's O-line will have to revert to "pick your poison mode" as they choose between the lesser of these four evils.
HOU Offense Vs. MIA Defense
Things look a little more encouraging on the defensive side of the ball for the Dolphins, although the task of figuring out how to stop the Texans' multidimensional offense will not be easy.
Miami's strength on defense is their defensive line, and they are led by pass rusher Cameron Wake, one of the best in the business. The Dolphins finished 3rd in the NFL in rush defense in 2011, allowing just 3.7 yards per carry to opposing backs and just 8 rushing touchdowns on the entire season.
Despite the Dolphins' strong run defense in 2011, Ben Tate still managed to break through for 103 yards rushing in the Texans' win over Miami last season. If Houston can effectively move the ball on the ground against Miami, they will be awfully hard to slow down.
Miami's weakness lies in their secondary. The Phins finished 25th in the NFL in pass defense in 2011, and although the addition of cornerback Richard Marshall will help, they are no match for the Texans' pass catchers, especially on play action rollouts and bootlegs.
The Texans finally have a healthy Matt Schaub, who looked fantastic during his limited action this preseason. Despite his presence, the Texans will want this game to run through Arian Foster and Ben Tate, setting up the occasional big play through the air. The Dolphins will be looking to unleash Cameron Wake on 2nd year right tackle Derek Newton, so the Texans will try to limit the number of snaps that Schaub is exposed to the pass rush.
Obviously, the best time to control a game with the run is with a lead, so Houston's first several drives will be critical. The Texans are well-known for the effectiveness of their first 15 plays, which are scripted during the game planning phase. It is critical for the Texans to jump on the Dolphins early and set the tone for this game.
The Dolphins know that to win this game, they will need Cameron Wake and company to harass Matt Schaub and force turnovers. If the Texans can manage to protect the ball and control the clock, talent level will win out and they should have no problem putting points on the board.
The difference in talent level between the Texans and Dolphins is so great that it would even be a stretch to call this a 'trap' game. There aren't very many scenarios where I can see the Texans getting beat by the Dolphins on Sunday afternoon in what is sure to be a very noisy Reliant Stadium.
Rookie quarterback, no talent at wide out, hostile territory, first game in the NFL: All these and more foretell a long afternoon for Ryan Tannehill.
As noted earlier, if the Dolphins manage to score a touchdown on the Texans' defense, they should be proud. I don't think they will.
Final Score: Texans 27 – Dolphins 9
Overlooked Stat Of The Week: The Miami Dolphins did not allow a single kick or punt return for a touchdown in 2011. Trindon Holliday of the Texans returned 3 in 4 games this preseason. Something's gotta give.
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Lane Crawford's return to Shanghai signals a China-first strategy
Lane Crawford's return to Shanghai signals a daring China-first strategy for the retailer
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For the past few years, China's retail scene has been dominated by glittering malls and monobrand stores devoted to luxury giants, such as Gucci and Prada.
But the landscape is changing as more multi-brand stores sprout up to meet the demands of consumers seeking a different shopping experience.
Examples of this include the iconic Italian boutique 10 Corso Como in Shanghai and Galeries Lafayette in Beijing.
The one that got insiders really buzzing, however, was the arrival of Lane Crawford's flagship store in Shanghai.
The official opening this month included a celebrity studded party with 4,000 guests including actresses Maggie Cheung Man yuk and Carina Lau Kar-ling, and supermodel Du Juan. Located on Huaihai Lu, an area that's fast becoming a hotspot for luxury fashion, the store marks a few milestones for the Hong Kong-based retailer.
Measuring a whopping 150,000 sq ft and covering four floors, it's the chain's largest store to date (more than double the size of its flagship branch in IFC Mall).
It's also Lane Crawford's biggest investment at 400 million yuan (HK$506 million), and a homecoming of sorts.
The brand opened its first store on Nanjing Road in Shanghai in 1872 and had a branch in that location until it closed in 2005.
"Shanghai has always been strategically important for us, however, the previous store was 30,000 sq ft, which is very small in Lane Crawford terms. It was also operated by a partner, which meant that the merchandise, services and experiences weren't aligned with Lane Crawford," says company president Andrew Keith.
"We decided to finish the partnership and said if we came into China it would be directly operated. We did it first in Beijing and Shanghai followed.
"In China it's important that you are totally consistent in how your brand is presented."
Visually, the new store fits with the brand's other "new generation" outlets, thanks to its chic, modern gallery format designed by New York-based architects Yabu Pushelberg.
Selling everything from fashion and lifestyle to beauty and homeware, the store stocks more than 500 international brands from established names such as Emilio Pucci and Marc Jacobs, as well as cult favourites such as Azzedine Alaia and Céline.
Interestingly, the strongest performing category so far has been women's ready-to-wear, with Alexander McQueen and Givenchy topping the list.
"Compared to when we fist opened in Beijing in 2007, customers are becoming increasingly sophisticated.
"While the two cities are quite different, overall, you see this awareness of personal style. [Customers] are moving away from buying products to make a materialistic statement. They are choosing items because it gives them a sense of personal identity," says Keith.
"They are also looking for new experiences and access to brands they wouldn't have normally … I don't want to say we are educating people - instead, we are inspiring people through brands we select."
Hence the Shanghai store has many names you won't find in Beijing. There is a floor dedicated to contemporary fashion stocking more forward looking and affordable brands, such as Alice & Olivia and Helmut Lang, and newcomers including J. Crew and British brand Whistles, which is available in China for the first time.
Keith says the contemporary category has huge potential for growth on the mainland.
"As the Chinese become more confident and fashion aware they are really happy to mix and match. Also what's happening in the contemporary realm right now is so innovative … There is an awareness of brands that aren't available here, so why can't we be the ones to bring them in?" he says.
To showcase emerging talent in art, fashion and design, the store has a dedicated space called The Hub. At present, it features the collections of three Chinese designers - Ms Min, Helen Lee and Chictopia - who were hand-picked by fashion director Sarah Rutson.
Surprisingly, it is the first time Lane Crawford has stocked China-based ready-to-wear brands and the response has been encouraging, with an 80 per cent sell through on the first day.
Keith says the mainland has reached a critical point where the value of "created in China" is worth more than an item being "manufactured in China with someone's else label on the back of it".
"China is moving away from being seen as a manufacturing base to a creative and innovative culture, so wherever we have the opportunity to work with local talent and showcase it globally, we will," says Keith.
While the right brand mix is essential; so is customer service. To cater to the more discerning, the store has personal concierges on each floor, as well as a team of 65 personal stylists.
There are also dedicated Platinum Suites, which are decked out like luxurious apartments, for men and women. Keith says the space can also be used for intimate dinners or runway shows.
"Service is critical as there's a finite amount of brands out there. Regardless of how brilliant a job you do with editing or exclusives, it's increasingly about the experience, the service. That's a key differentiation as a retailer."
Another area Keith is focusing on in China is e-commerce. Lane Crawford is developing what he calls a "connected commerce strategy", which seamlessly integrates the in-store and online experience.
"We launched our e-commerce business in Hong Kong and China at the same time and it is growing rapidly. Greater China is 70 per cent of our business online so we are approaching online as an integrated part of our stores,not as a separate business.
"As such, China [for us] is growing at 300 per cent a month, which is extraordinary. We have an integrated approach to shopping so you can make your purchase online and then pick up or return to the store," he says.
While online is critical to Lane Crawford's China strategy, there are still plans to open more stores in key cities. Next on the agenda is the opening of a boutique in Chengdu, a second-tier city which Keith describes as the Silicon Valley of China.
"China is not a short-term strategy, it's intrinsic to our history and we see our growth coming from there.
"Chengdu is an exciting opportunity, but we are also looking in other cities. We are not in the business of opening cookie cutter stores - each one has its own personality, so the right space is important.
"With China you need a lot of patience and a long-term vision, be committed and invest a lot of time and money in being able to deliver that.
"You absolutely cannot underestimate the customer and the level of experience and expectation they have and how quickly they are evolving. You need to be adaptable," he says.
With the business set to grow in China, will Hong Kong take a back seat?
"Hong Kong is the heart of us, but we are a Greater China retailer. So much of our business is connected with China. If you compare the growth in Hong Kong to China it's not even close.
"In Hong Kong, consumers were slower to become confident. In Shanghai, it's all about taking risks and that has led to a whole new creative spirit," says Keith.
"It's more exciting for us as a retailer."
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People were wheeling their way around Lake Ella Saturday morning in the First Annual Wheel-a-Thon.
The Ability First High School program organized the event. Most of the participants were students who have a disability, but not one that requires the use of a wheelchair.
Judith Barrett, the Ability First executive director, explained, "Often times we look at these folks as having limitations and when you participate in an activity like this, you find out that it's our abilities we're focusing on."
Alex Brown, a Wheel-a-Thon participant, added, "I've noticed that, you know, it's a lot harder than what people make it out to seem. I only did two laps and I don't even want to do another lap. I got blisters all over my hands and I also just, it was just a big deal with everyone being more aware."
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I know this because mostly I wake up in a good mood. I sing a lot, smile a lot and speak loudly to the dogs.
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Whatever I do first thing is usually the thing I feel I have done best in the entire day. If I can start writing as soon as I get out of bed (after a cuppa, of course) I am at my most productive, creative and focused.
I am reliably informed this is something to do with brain waves. In case you didn't know, the brain has four different frequencies of brain waves, depending on the type of mental activity involved.
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- Beta waves - associated with peak concentration, heightened alertness and visual acuity.
- Alpha waves - associated with deep relaxation, and thought to be the gateway to creativity
- Theta waves - associated with the twilight state that we experience fleetingly as we drift off to sleep and are strongly linked with creativity and intuition.
- Delta waves - associated with deep sleep.
The most relevant of these to writers and other creatives are alpha waves, which appear when your eyes are closed and your mind is in a quiet state of relaxation. Usually this is between sleeping and waking (and vice versa) but an alpha state can be induced to enhance creative flow. It doesn't have to be first thing in the morning.
When your brain is in an alpha rhythm state, the critical censoring function performed by your left brain is half asleep and the feelings and images from your creative right brain can more easily pass through the gate-keeper of your left hemisphere, unaffected by judgment, and into your conscious mind.
Scientists who know about these things have been able to demonstrate that highly creative people have more alpha brain waves than non-creative people, that they are able to generate a big burst of the alpha stuff whenever they are faced with problems to solve, and that they have more insights or inspirations. Equally, less creative people who have sudden strokes of inspiration or insights should know that their brain has just produced more alpha waves than usual.
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Concrete thoughts, physical activity, sudden noise or light on the retina of the eye can send the brain out of alpha and into beta wave activity.
Since alpha brain wave activity is at its height when you first wake up, my early morning bursts of creativity should come as no surprise. But, for those creatives who are not 'morning people' alpha waves also occur naturally as you are falling asleep or day dreaming. You can induce an alpha state by closing your eyes, being aware of your breathing and counting backwards from 100 slowly in your head. When you reach zero, you should have slowed down your brain waves sufficiently to be able to start creating. At this point, open your eyes, grab your pen and write.


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Did you know that one of the prescription medications in your medicine cabinet right now may be highly addictive? If you or someone you love is taking Roxicet, they have the potential to develop a Roxicet addiction. Roxicet is a combination of oxycodone and acetaminophen and primarily used to treat moderate to high levels of pain. The oxycodone is an opioid analgesic, which has the potential to become habit forming, and one may not even realize that they have developed a Roxicet addiction. In fact, many who are prescribed the medication may be unaware of its addictive qualities and feel it is safe because it was prescribed by their doctor.
There are some signs to look out for if you suspect that you or someone you love may be developing an addiction to the drug. If they continue to take Roxicet after the condition it was prescribed for has healed or been resolved, that may be an indication that there could be a problem. If the person tries to stop using the drug and begins to have moderate to severe withdrawal symptoms and is compelled to continue using it, this may be an indication that they could be suffering from an addiction. If the person lies regarding their use of the drug, attempts to obtain more or multiple prescriptions, or has increased the dosage of the drug, there is a good chance that they are suffering from an addiction and are in need of a Roxicet drug treatment program.
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Good News for you: The camera actually records 25p, it only stores it as 50i - half frames. So like the 50p AVCHD, it only designates a form of storage.
Zoran, are you sure about this? I have read that the RX100 is unlike most cameras, and truly records interlaced frames, and does not frame double.
I think this is true, because my RX100 has very intrusive interlace combing when I pan, unlike other digital cameras I have had that frame double.
I checked this once by looking at the raw, non-deinterlaced material frame by frame. It is indeed true 50i, no frame doubling.
Then I don t get their policy, why did they change what they have done with the NEXes for data storage reasons? Are they going to build TVs again, or what? Who needs interlaced footage? For what purpose?
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Here's A Small Poem I Wrote How Things Change.
"what am i suppose 2 do."
sitting by a local park, with my friends
i was young,small, and always came up with the master plan
i discuss with my friends, and i asked them
"will we be friends in the end?"
well at first we'd laugh, it became a joke
day by day we started to take a look
and yeah i know its all stress
took the best, i had
and now i'm walking around feeling unblessed
even though my friends are getting it together
they always made time for me whenever
i failed before, and its not going to hurt me now to
i am me, you are you
some try to make a pretty name
your feeling good, i wish i can feel the same
i'm not a downer, but i wonder
if im thinking too much
people lieing here, people leaving there
in myself i trust
even though i have few friends
i try to keep the ones i got
happiness for me isn't a sureshot
~what am i suppose to do
when we cant relate
when i cant find the answers
for the day
let it all fall down
to someones elses hands
things change, and its hard to understand.
well people get offended with the things i do
but its not my thing to impress you
and the things you say
got me looking like a fool
but i go to the places
where it reminds me of my childhood
i cant be the only one feeling like this
and yeah i know my friends got my back
but i pray for love to have
i'd wish and id find a little light
and it was just a dream i had
now to end this temporary story that i'm living
its just a temporary feeling
but it doesn't look like its getting any better
yesterday we use to be together
but things change, what am i suppose to do
walking around my family
with nothing to say.
and i wish i did, because id really like to explain
why i'm like this
i'm not ashamed
but i'm not too proud
am i in the right track
or in the wrong crowd?
i'm pretty sure
your too happy now
to think of how you let me down
but i need to look through the lense
and i promise my family and friends
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wooow!! thats soo cool and funky ^.^ 5/5
How could u say its not good?!! It's better than most of ur other draws. I really love the red net on the arm of her dress. It make more of a punk look. :D
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Ultraviolet radiation has been linked to skin cancer. And because the skin in areas can become stretched, there is a greater chance of damage. Melanoma (skin cancer) could possibly spread to the placenta, which could be deadly for mother and baby.
Also tanning beds can accelerate the aging process, causing the skin to look wrinkled and leathery. UV exposure can also aggravate chloasma, dark splotches on the face and sometimes the arms. If exposure is for any length of time the skin could burn. During pregnancy the skin could become more sensitive and the burn could become quite serious, which can also increase the chances of cancer.
Another concern is the length of time lying on the back which could make a pregnant woman feel uncomfortable.
Most mothers-to-be say that risks are just to great to take the chance on a glowing tan. If the choose to be tan, a majority of pregnant women are opting for self-tanning products. These products have come a long way from the orange stain of several years ago. If you feel it is necessary to utilize a tanning bed, it is wise to consult a physician before doing so.
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President Barack Obama has appointed Tufts President Lawrence S. Bacow to the board of advisors for a reinvigorated White House initiative to support historically black colleges and universities, institutions Obama described as "crucibles of learning where students discover their full potential and forge the character required to realize it."
"We're not only doing this because these schools are a gateway to a better future for African Americans," President Barack Obama said at the White House ceremony. "We're doing it because their success is vital to a better future for all Americans." Photo: Charles Dharapak, Associated Press
Bacow was present with other members of the board in the East Room of the White House on Feb. 26 as Obama signed an executive order strengthening the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Today, there are 105 such institutions in the United States. Many of them have suffered from the effects of the economic downturn, in part because they enroll higher proportions of low- and middle-income students than many other institutions.
"These institutions play a critical role in providing access and opportunity to so many young people," said Bacow. "As someone who cares deeply about these issues, I am excited by the opportunity to help them fulfill their historic mission in this challenging environment."
The initiative, which began in the Carter administration, aims to "help these schools give their students every chance to live up to their full potential," Obama said. The goals of the initiative include ensuring access to federally-sponsored programs and opportunities and boosting the number and percentage of college-trained Americans by the year 2020.
"We're not only doing this because these schools are a gateway to a better future for African Americans," Obama said. "We're doing it because their success is vital to a better future for all Americans."
Watch a video of the Feb. 26 event at the White House.
The board of advisors, according to a White House statement, "is tasked with advising the President and the Secretary of Education on methods, programs, and strategies to strengthen these valued institutions."
In a White House statement on the initiative, Bacow is noted as "an advocate for broader access to higher education, the importance of need-based financial aid, and the role of civic engagement in colleges and universities."
The appointees to the board, Obama said, "have shown a deep commitment to the mission of these institutions, which are as relevant and necessary to our society today as they were when first established."


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HDU with Glass Vaults
Throughout the month of November, Flying Nun Records will celebrate their 30th Anniversary. With over 20 shows throughout New Zealand, the anniversary features both past and present Flying Nun acts, along with some very special guests paying tribute to 30 years of the NZ iconic label.
Legendary Flying Nun bands THE CLEAN (currently on Arch Hill/Merge), HDU, THE BATS and GHOSTCLUB will be headlining nationwide tours and there will be tribute shows and two lauch events featuring new talents Grayson Gilmour, Popstrangers, T54, Surf Friends – and more to be announced.
Head to the Flying Nun section on UTR for more event.
Presales $22 + bf - More on the Door


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Log In Problems
I am attempting to log into my WordPress website.
For some reason I cannot get in. I have made no changes to the password or user. I have logged into my CPanel and changed the password in the PHPMyAdmin (using an MD5 generator) and it still does not let me in. It either just says bad password or gives an error on the index.php line 27.
Fatal error: Call to undefined function is_user_admin() in /home/presti13/public_html/wp-admin/index.php on line 27
I have also tried to reset it by clicking the forgot password on the login page and when I login with the new password given to me by WordPress again it just comes up with the error above.
Any suggestions. I have never had this trouble before.
Look forward to your assistance.
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