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FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas coach Mike Anderson believed his team was in for a rugged night in a must-win game against South Carolina.
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas coach Mike Anderson believed his team was in for a rugged night in a must-win game against South Carolina.
So he and the Razorbacks were breathing a sigh of relief after surviving it.
"We certainly are glad to have the win," Anderson said. "It wasn't a thing of beauty."
Arkansas grinded its way to a 71-64 win against the Gamecocks in front of an announced crowd of 9,548 in Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks had to fight through a rugged night against South Carolina (10-16, 3-10), which had been 1-18 on the road under second-year coach Frank Martin.
The Razorbacks struggled early, buckled down to build a commanding 17-point lead in the first half, then had to fight throughout the second half after squandering it. Arkansas eventually did just enough down the stretch to hold on.
Guard Michael Qualls scored a team-high 20 points to lead the Razorbacks (17-9, 6-7 in Southeastern Conference), who won for the fourth time in five games to keep their postseason hopes alive.
"They're a tough team," Arkansas forward Coty Clarke said about South Carolina. "A well-coached team. We expected that. We knew they weren't going to go away easy."
Qualls made one of the game's biggest plays when he knocked down a 3-pointer with 4:40 left, breaking 55-55 tie. It was the start of a 7-0 run that helped Arkansas regain a comfortable advantage. But the scrappy Gamecocks wouldn't go away.
South Carolina scored the next five points to cut the deficit to 62-60.
Arkansas turned in another critical response when guard Mardracus Wade knocked down another 3-pointer to push the lead back to five points. Once again, South Carolina battled to cut Arkansas' lead back to two at 66-64.
The Razorbacks wouldn't let the Gamecocks get any closer, though, learning on their defense to get key stops in the final minute. Arkansas also made enough free throws in the final seconds to survive at home.
"It's easy to come and be relaxed," Qualls said about facing South Carolina after the LSU win. "A team like that, they have nothing to lose. They have everything to gain. They have no pressure. So they just come in and play ball. That's what they did."
Arkansas may have expected a tough test, but the close call wasn't what they imagined after a 20-2 run late in the first half. Qualls, Wade and Fred Gulley all made 3-pointers during the stretch, which helped the Hogs take a 40-23 lead.
But Arkansas watched its big advantage crumble in a matter of minutes behind South Carolina guard Brenton Williams, who scored a game-high 29 points.
Williams helped begin South Carolina's spurt late in the first half with a 3-pointer. The Gamecocks scored six straight to cut Arkansas' deficit to 40-29 at the break. It continued in the second half, when South Carolina scored nine straight.
The 15-0 run over 3:20 trimmed Arkansas' lead to 40-38.
Williams – who was South Carolina's top 3-point shooter — went 6-for-13 behind the line. He struggled early, missing his first three attempts, but heated up quickly.
"I was just trying to be aggressive," Williams said. "I kept my head on as strong as I could and picked it up in the second half."
Said Qualls: We didn't find the shooter. He was big for them. A team always needs a player to step up when the team isn't doing good and he was that player."
Forward Bobby Portis (9 points, 5 rebounds, 5 blocks) helped Arkansas snap out of the slump with two big defensive plays. After turning the ball over on one end, Portis hustled down the floor to block a shot that helped Arkansas preserve its lead. It led Qualls' putback dunk off a missed shot.
Portis stole the ball in the paint on the next possession, then led a fastbreak that ended with Ky Madden going to the free-throw line. Arkansas was able to regain a 47-40 lead because of the sequence. The Razorbacks never lost the lead in the second half, although it didn't mean things went smoothly the rest of the way.
The Razorbacks struggled largely because of 17 turnovers. Arkansas also shot just 67.9 percent (19-for-28) from the free-throw line. Arkansas went 22-for-58 (37.9 percent) from the field, but was just 8-for-32 (25 percent) in the second half.
"The shooting went down in the second half," Anderson said. "I guess that's an understatement. We got cold and couldn't hit any shots."
South Carolina wasn't much better outside of Williams. The Gamecocks finished shooting 37.3 percent and committed 19 turnovers.
Guard Sindarius Thornwell, who was the team's leading scorer in SEC play, was held to 8 points on 2-for-12 shooting. He also committed a team-high six turnovers.
Martin credited his team for battling back, but said South Carolina's struggles in the first half were too much to overcome.
"I was disappointed with the last minute and a half when we were up 21-20 and it went to 40-23," said Martin, whose team had won two straight entering Wednesday's game after a 1-9 SEC start. "That's when the game got away from us."
Qualls was a big part of that run. He was critical down the stretch, too.
It was vital on a night Madden, Arkansas' most consistent playmaker, struggled.
The senior, who was leading the team in scoring in SEC play, finished with just 3 points on 0-for-8 shooting. It was his lowest-scoring performance in SEC games.
Qualls, meanwhile, fell one point shot of his career high. His 3-pointer — which helped Arkansas take the lead after the game was tied at 55-55 — was his fourth. He finished 7-for-14 from the field and also added 8 rebounds Wednesday.
"Somebody has to step up and that's the beauty of this team here," Anderson said.


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I will confess that I'm a Steven Spielberg fan, but even with that bias, "Bridge of Spies" is one of his best films. If you've read any reviews, you know that it focuses on James Donovan, the lawyer called upon to defend accused spy Rudolf Abel, and then, to negotiate Abel's exchange for U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers. Both Tom Hanks, as Donovan, and Mark Rylance, as Abel, turn in superb portrayals of their characters. Spielberg cements his reputation as the premier visual storyteller of our time, with his usual technical brilliance as well as the fact that every scene advances the story and no scene goes on more than necessary (unlike AI, for example). The music by Thomas Newman is effective, but not memorable. But some critics have given the film three-and-a-half stars, instead of four, and I would agree with that. There are some scenes where Spielberg just lays it on too thick. A bit of subtlety would have made this film perfect.
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text: Last week, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) declared an unusual mortality event in the Mid-Atlantic. For the month of July, dolphin mortalities were higher than average for the states of New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia. Stranding responders in these areas are working very hard to keep up with the number of dolphins washing ashore, and have been working to perform necropsies (animal autopsies) on as many dolphins as possible. During a necropsy, biologists look for signs of external or internal injuries, signs of disease or illness, and take routine tissue samples for laboratory analysis. Virginia has already collected over 100 bottlenose dolphin carcasses this year, which is about 20% more than their average for a whole year. NOAA is compiling data that is being provided by the stranding networks and comparing it to historical numbers. This information will help NOAA determine if there is a widespread trend or if there are common factors across the affected areas. The last time a well-documented die-off took place was in 1987 when more than 740 bottlenose dolphins died in a range from New York to Florida. It took several years to compile test results and determine that the culprit was a measles-like virus known as morbillivirus. While it is unknown what is causing the present day die-off, biologists are not ruling out biotoxins, bacteria or viruses as a possibility. Charley Potter, a marine mammal biologist with the Smithsonian Institute is assisting the Virginia Aquarium with investigating the dolphin deaths, and is concerned that this event could be similar to the 1987 event, but it is still too early to tell. Stranding networks play an important role in supporting the NOAA Fisheries Service through an array of unique research and monitoring opportunities to fulfill NOAA's core mission. The national stranding network is a successful public/private venture for monitoring marine mammal strandings. Marine mammals are important indicator species of the ocean health, so monitoring their health through strandings is important for understanding the health of our oceans and the impacts of human activities in a time of significant development and change. The stranding networks and NOAA will continue to work together to investigate incidents such as this, and more information will be released as it becomes available. What can you do to help during this event? Report any live marine mammal strandings or mortalities to the local stranding response facility. In Maryland, call the Natural Resources Police at 1-800-628-9944. If you do find a stranded dolphin, wait for directions from the local stranding responder – do not touch the animal or try to return it to the water. Doing so could cause more harm. Make a donation to a local stranding response organization. Events like this require a lot of basic equipment, supplies, and fees for processing tissue samples. Tags: animal-rescue, Conservation, dolphin-strandings, Animals, national-aquarium-experts, noaa, strandings Categories: Animal Rescue, Animals, Conservation, News Previous Post Next Post


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Farmingdale State - 3, Old Westbury - 2 (25-18, 25-12, 24-26, 21-25, 15-10)
Farmingdale State - 3, Yeshiva - 1 (25-11, 25-9, 25-27, 25-19)
New York, N.Y. - The Farmingdale State women's volleyball team earned a pair of victories over both Old Westbury and Yeshiva at the Yeshiva University Skyline play date on Sunday afternoon. The Rams improved to 7-16 overall and 4-0 in conference play.
In the match versus Old Westbury, the Rams captured the first two sets before the Panthers responded with a 26-24 win in the third and a 25-21 victory in the fourth set. Farmingdale State earned a 15-10 win in the deciding fifth set.
Sophomore outside Sarah Palladino (Lindenhurst, N.Y.) led the Rams with 11 kills, a game-high 10 service aces and seven digs. Freshman middle blocker Maia Cadle-Hinton (Huntington, N.Y.) tallied a team-high 12 kills, while sophomore outside Karen Ulysse (West Hempstead, N.Y.) had 11 kills and five digs. Sophomore setter Megan Pisciotta (Lindenhurst, N.Y.) recorded a game-high 43 assists and sophomore libero Francesca Calderon (Wheatley Heights, N.Y.) led Farmingdale State with 21 digs.
Leading 2-1 against Yeshiva, the Rams captured the fourth set 25-19 to earn the victory and remain unbeaten in Skyline Conference matches this season.
Cadle-Hinton had a game-high 10 kills, while Palladino added six kills, 10 aces and nine digs. Calderon had a team-leading 13 digs and Pisciotta tallied 32 assists in the victory.
Farmingdale State next will travel to York (NY) for a non-conference match on Thursday, October 10th at 7:00 p.m.


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Promoting Your Fitness Facility through Free Public Speaking
By Jim Labadie
June 10, 2006
Jim Labadie is a fitness entrepreneur, publicity expert and speaker. To learn how to pitch to a producer, develop relationships with print reporters, avoid the biggest publicity mistake personal trainers make and much more sign up for his free mini-course on publicity for fitness professionals at www.howtogetmorepublicity.com.
Let's face it: people are wary of health clubs. Many have joined at least one before and failed to get results. Chances are it was due to their lack of effort, but blaming them isn't going to help your bottom line.
Nowadays you need to prove to skeptical prospects that you can deliver the results they are looking for in exchange for their hard earned dollars. Public speaking to local organizations is a great way to promote your club at almost no cost to you. And even better, public speaking immediately provides credibility you cannot garner through paid advertising.
Here are four tips to help you get started:
1. Getting speaking gigs is easy
I'm often asked how to go about getting booked for talks. When I tell people to pick up the phone and call someone, they pass out at the very thought of having to make a cold call. When they come back to their senses, I gently explain most of these groups meet weekly, and they need a speaker at each meeting.
If you belong to a networking group, I can almost guarantee you they'd love to have you speak. Ask your clients what groups they belong to and whether or not they have speakers. All sorts of religious organizations have meetings with speakers. Search the Internet to find them.
When you call them, ask for the person responsible for booking speakers. They'll gladly give you his or her name and how to get in touch with him or her. What do you say when you get them on the phone? "Hi, I understand you're looking for speakers for your meetings. Is that correct?"
They'll then ask you what you talk about. I think every single time I've ever told someone my talk is on fitness they've all responded with the same answer: "We could all use that."
2. No commercials
If you ever want to be invited back or referred to another group, then don't use your 15 minutes of fame –- which is typically how long these free talks last –- to tell everyone how wonderful you are. The trick is to educate them while not giving away the store. A great way to do that is teach them all about the myths surrounding fitness.
You can give them a little bit of what is right and what they need to do, but remember you are doing this for free. If they want the in-depth information, they are going to have to pay you for it.
3. Close for something
I highly suggest you take questions at the beginning of your talk instead of at the end. Why? So you can have a very strong close. While you don't want your talk to be a commercial, you do have every right to let people know what you have to offer them at the very end of your talk. There's several ways to handle this. You could present them with a special discount on membership or personal training services that is only good for a limited time. You could also offer tickets to a more advanced seminar at your facility where they will learn a great deal more on the subject. At the very least, you should obtain their contact information by asking them for their e-mail address, so you can add them to your e-newsletter list.
The options are endless. Just be sure you close with a strong offer they would be crazy not to take advantage of.
4. Ask for the referral
While you still have your audience's attention, let the group know you are available to speak to other groups as well. If you did a good job they may rush up to you and ask you to speak somewhere else.
Be sure to send a hand-written thank you card to the person who booked you. Tell them what a great time you had and give them a subtle reminder you are available to speak elsewhere. They may know the person in a different chapter of the same organization they can put you in touch with.


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This trending look is all about the muted metallic, mixing in a calm sophisticated way. Last year, strong, bold copper took the high street by storm, but this year we'll see blush, muted copper mixing with calming golds. This look is all about mixing metallics and harmoniously integrating with the interior design as trend accent.
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Here is an example of the overall trend, with blush pinks and light grey walls adding a softer approach to golds and copper propping. Here mixing metallics in a subtle way can be seen with the tile choice complementing the metallic propping.
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Within kitchens it's not just the accessories which hint metallics. The big trend coming through uses metallic splashbacks which we will see more of in 2017. It's a bold look we've seen in bespoke kitchens, but look out for some new year contenders who are getting in on the action with more affordable versions!If large statement metallics are too much for your sense of style why not try simple accessories of the mixed muted metallic trend? A subtle way to add metallics to your home is by adding metals to parts of the room always left until last for decorating, such as curtain poles. See how these muted metals work together in complementary tones, work these across the home.


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How About "Bitch Slappers�?
CBS has announced that they have fired Don "Nappy-Headed Hos" Imus for his controversial comments regarding the Rutgers women's basketball team last week that caused a national outcry. So what?
How about getting those "nigga lovin', ho slappin', bitch callin'" rappers dropped from their record labels? Can we get a national protest on that? Can I depend on Rev. Al and Rev. Jesse to spearhead that one in the same matter that they orchestrated Imus' early retirement? That's what I want to know as a Black woman.
Could Black America get behind a boycott of the radio stations and television networks that play the songs and videos of rappers that continuously degrade women with their lyrics by talking about how and what they want to do to my body?
Could Black America for once and for all stop "steppin'" to R. "I Like to Have Sex With Underage Females" Kelly's beats long enough to hear the lyrics of his billboard chart topping song that basically says, among other things, that he's a flirt, he's a pimp, your woman is a ho, all women are hos, he's rich and cute and he's going to have sex with anyone woman he wants?
I didn't see anyone camped outside Geffen Records for a protest against Snoop "I Beat my Case Again" Doggy Dogg's record label. I mean at the heart of this debate, young Blacks don't know and could care less about a Don Imus. But they do know who all of these rappers are? While they can't seem to master the English language they can somehow recite all of the lyrics to some of the most despicable chart topping songs out there. Now why is that?
Could it be that we spend way too much time focused on people who aren't in the least bit an influence on our young children and not enough time educating them about the effects of using terms like ho and bitch to describe women?
Imus is a nobody to me. He wasn't even in my realm of consciousness until all of this madness kicked off. But everyday I step outside of my house, it never fails that a car will drive by bumping the lyrics of some rapper calling women bitches and hos. The irony of the situation is that oftentimes the driver singing along with her kids in the backseat. Please.
Going after the Imus' of the world is an easy thing to do, but going after the 50 Cents, Snoop Doggs, and other rappers is the real challenge. And quite frankly, I don't think Black America wants to take that battle on. We love them too much.
We can't even stop referring to each other as "nigga's" so what is there to indicate that we'd be willing to stop supporting these rappers who demean women.
The sad thing is, while we're busy making the executives at these labels millionaires ten times over, we're the ones that are struggling with children who don't respect us or themselves, thus ensuring that there's another generate In on of mis-educated and ignorant Blacks to continue supporting these artists. In other words, the cycle continues.
Just because we were brought over here as slaves doesn't mean that we have to keep the slave mentality. Imus losing his job isn't going to do anything to change the deep rooted culture of self-disrespect in the Black community that is assisted by the legions of rap artists who promote the use of the word ho and bitch as an acceptable reference to the female sex.
In order for that to change, Black folks would have to take a long hard look in the mirror at themselves and that's something that we've been unwilling to do.
I swear, sometimes we're our own worst enemy. The Imus controversy will roll over and when it's all said and done, he'll still have more money than most of us will ever see in our lifetimes and we'll still be "in the hood" talking about "G's up and hos down" and how we "can't stop won't stop" calling each other bitches, hos, and nigga's.
So who's the real winner, Imus or us?
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Kent State University announced Tuesday it has set a new record high for spring semester enrollment.
Spring 2013 enrollment is up 161 students, or 0.4 percent, compared with last year's enrollment for the university's eight-campus system as of the 15th day of the semester.
KSU reports 40,559 students for the spring 2013 semester, compared to 40,398 for spring semester 2012. The unduplicated headcount at the Kent Campus is 26,461, and the unduplicated headcount for the regional campuses is 14,098. Students are counted only once at the campus at which they hold the majority of their course load.
The previous spring enrollment high for the KSU system was set last year with 40,398 students.
Enrollment in spring 2013 at the regional campuses was down by 527 students, compared with spring enrollment in 2012
"Student success is our top priority at Kent State University, and it shows in our record spring enrollment," said KSU President Lester Lefton. "Kent State is clearly a first-choice university where students receive a world-class education, and we are committed to seeing each of them reach the finish line to graduation."
Highlights from the spring 2013 enrollment numbers also include:
Enrollment at Kent Campus has increased by 2.7 percent.
Of the regional campuses, the Geauga Campus had the largest percent increase in the number of students with 6.41 percent to 1,527 students in spring 2013 compared to 1,435 in spring 2012.
The enrollment of international students increased 17.28 percent to 2,260 students compared to 1,927 in spring 2012.
Graduate enrollment has increased by 8.69 percent.
"I am very pleased to see spring enrollment grow slightly on the Kent Campus," said T. David Garcia, KSU's associate vice president for enrollment management.
Kent State University's eight campuses are located in Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Kent, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas."


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A judge says two men should face trial on felony attempted murder and battery with a weapon charges in the stabbing of a tourist last month in a Las Vegas Strip resort elevator.
Justice of the Peace Conrad Hafen viewed elevator video and heard testimony from the victim before deciding Wednesday there was enough evidence to send the case against Trent Wilcox and Carlos Heredia to state court.
Video shows the two men exchanging words with California tourist Eric Miller and his wife, Diane Androvich, before the 2 a.m. Feb. 16 attack on an upper guest floor at The Hotel at Mandalay Bay.
According to testimony and police, everyone in the elevator had been drinking.
Hafen scheduled Wilcox and Heredia for arraignment March 19 in Clark County District Court.


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Nuns battle the Vatican, the failure of for-profit colleges, private prison firms push for longer sentences, and more in Weekend Reading. (More)
For this weekend's reading list, we have reports on the battle between nuns and the Vatican over the meaning of Catholicism, how to improve elections through better ballot design, the failures of for-profit colleges, private prison companies pushing for laws that increase and lengthen prison sentences, and how a small wealthy elite are trying to use SuperPACs to buy our democracy.
American Sisters Haven't Strayed. The Vatican Has – an argument that it is the increasingly conservative aging bishops in the Vatican who are straying from Catholic teachings far more than American nuns who are fighting for social justice have.
Better Design, Better Elections – a report from the Brennan Center for Justice on how better design of ballots, voter instructions, and voting machines could help reduce the nearly 400,000 votes that were discarded in the 2008 and 2010 elections combined due to technical errors.
For Profit Higher Education: The Failure to Safeguard the Federal Investment and Ensure Student Success – the report on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions' two year investigation into for-profit colleges, and how they are shortchanging their students even as they received nearly $32 billion in federal aid in 2011.
Gaming the System: How the Political Strategies of Private Prison Companies Promote Ineffective Incarceration Policies – a report on how private, for-profit prison companies are using campaign contributions and millions of dollars in lobbying to support policies that will lead to more and longer prison sentences and, therefore, more profit for private prison companies.
Million-Dollar Megaphones: SuperPACs and Unlimited Outside Spending in the 2012 Elections – an in-depth look at the tens to hundreds of millions of dollars of secret outside cash is being funneled by a small number of obscenely wealthy people through SuperPACs in an attempt to buy our democracy.


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Gov. Scott highlights JaxPort rail project
Efforts continue to make port more competitive
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Gov. Rick Scott was joined by state and local officials Monday at the Jacksonville Port Authority to highlight the Intermodal Container Transfer Facility project at the Dames Point Marine Terminal, which will allow ships and freight trains to transfer cargo containers efficiently, giving JaxPort faster access to Southeast markets.
According to JaxPort, the project is expected to create more than 340 construction jobs and 800 direct and indirect jobs over the next four decades.
"We're committed to making Florida the trade gateway to the world," Scott said. "That's why we committed funding for this project to create more than 1,000 jobs for Florida families. This project will allow the port to be more competitive and grow more volume, which will create more opportunities for families in the Jacksonville community. We continue to invest in our seaports because they are tremendous economic generators and provide jobs for Florida families."
The ICTF project will provide on-dock rail service to JaxPort's north Jacksonville marine terminals. It will facilitate the direct transfer of containers between vessels and trains, speeding up the shipment process and reducing the number of trucks on the road. It will also decrease the cost for draying trailers and containers between the Dames Point and Blount Island Marine Terminals and shippers' and receivers' facilities.
"There is no time to waste in strengthening the port to take full advantage of trade growth, create more jobs, and stay competitive in the regional, national and international marketplace," U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw said. "Gov. Scott understands that projects like the Intermodal Container Transfer Facility and the deepening of the St. Johns are two examples of initiatives that will open the door wider to tremendous economic opportunity. He and everyone on the port team deserve our thanks. If we do not act quickly, JaxPort will fall behind competitors on the East Coast, and the economic engine that has driven this community for the past decade will be put in danger."
"We appreciate the governor's strong leadership in support of JaxPort to make sure our city and state stay competitive in the global economy," Mayor Alvin Brown said. "We must build the very best port infrastructure to create more jobs and make the most of the growing business opportunities offered by international trade."
The $30 million project is made up of both state and federal funds. Scott and FDOT have committed $20 million to the development of the ICTF, while JaxPort was awarded a $10 million in 2011 from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The new facility, expected to be complete in late 2015, will complement existing on-dock rail facilities at the Blount Island Marine terminal and will further enhance the competitiveness of the TraPac Container Terminal at Dames Point.
Brown also unveiled members of his newly-formed Jacksonville Port Task Force. The task force will focus on building community support for JaxPort's strategic priorities for growth and development in the trade and logistics industries, including the channel deepening project, which would allow larger cargo ships to utilize the port.
The task force will be co-chaired by John Baker and Martin E. "Hap" Stein. Baker currently serves as executive chairman for Patriot Transportation Holding. Stein is chairman and CEO of Regency Centers, which owns, operates and develops dominant, grocery-enhanced retail centers.
There are 11 other members.
"Our whole community has a stake in JaxPort's future," Brown said. "That's why it's so important for our community to be fully engaged. This task force will help ensure that we are doing everything we can to help JaxPort reach its full potential for our region."
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Heart failure (HF) requires you and your caregivers to pay close attention to any changes in symptoms. If you notice something new, or a sudden worsening of a current symptom, notify your healthcare professional immediately.
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The snowbirds are again flocking to South Walton, and they already have a one-up on last year.
Last year, 165 snowbirds signed up at the first registration, and this year, the number was 166 at Monday�s registration at Faith Assembly on S. Geronimo Street in Miramar Beach.
Past President Bonnie Schwichtenberg hopes this is a sign that numbers will surpass last year�s registration, which exceeded 1,800 for the season.
Bonnie said it is great to see the snowbird registration up in Walton County, as other organizations elsewhere are seeing a decline in numbers.
�All of them are declining, some due to economic downturn, some due to demographics of who can afford to come. As mature seniors get older, some of them stop,� said Bonnie, who says the majority are younger than 70 years old.
Her husband, Tom, who is the current president, believes it is a sign that numbers will be good. But he is just excited for the activities to start and to see old friends.
�It is just so much fun that the snowbirds are returning,� said Tom.
Bonnie hopes the decline in registration won�t hit Walton County, and the wide range of activities should be enough to entice these birds to come and sign-up.
Snowbirds will have the opportunity to sign up the activities ranging from Zumba and computers clubs to Pilates, music appreciation, and book discussion clubs. Favorites Mah Jongg and euchre are also on the schedule.
�We are more active than any Snowbird club along the Gulf Coast,� she said. �We have almost 40 different activities � a lot of them don�t involve sitting.�
Bonnie predicted that, as in years past, the Snowbird Singles group, as well as the two golf leagues, would be the most popular. But options are nearly endless for a registration fee of $9.
In addition to a myriad of activities, monthly meetings are not to be missed, according to President Tom.
�We�ll have entertainment � then we�ll have a great drawing and a raffle,� said Tom. Vendors who support the snowbirds will be on hand to share information about special promotions and about their companies.
Meetings will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 12, Jan. 9, and Feb. 13 at Destin United Methodist Church, 200 Beach Drive. The meeting March 6 will be held at Santa Rosa Beach Community Church, 3524 Highway 98 West.
This is just the beginning of the season for snowbirds, with the northern-dwellers starting to descend on the Gulf Coast in November, followed by the larger population traveling down after the holidays.
Around the first of the year, license plates around South Walton are a pretty good indication that the snowbirds season is in full swing.
�It seems like every car you see on 98 will be an out-of-state car,� he said.
The Schwichtenbergs, who have been coming for nine years from St. Cloud, Minn., will have an open house Jan. 1 to welcome new snowbirds and �touch base with people we haven�t seen in a long time.�
Future registrations will be held 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Faith Assembly Dec. 3, 10, 17; Jan. 2, 7, 17, 21, 28; and Feb. 4, 11. For those who would like to get more involved, by means of hosting a group, or acting in one of the open positions as vice president or treasurer of the organization, call President Tom Schwichtenberg at 650-5255 or email him at firstname.lastname@example.com. Visit Waltoncountysnowbirds.com for more general information.


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Wednesday, May 04, 2016
"6" PLAN ships to conduct drill in South China Sea
* Incorporate military reconnaissance feeds from South China Sea garrisons (confirming a long suspected capability possessed by those island garrisons)
* First deployment of DDG174 Hefei, the latest member of Type 052D, commissioned in Dec 2015.
* An unknown number of submarines to provide "Anti-blockade" support
Chinese navy to conduct drill in South China Sea
Source: Xinhua 2016-05-04 20:58:44 [More]
BEIJING, May 4 (Xinhua) -- Three naval ships of China's Nanhai Fleet left a naval port in Sanya, Hainan Province, on Wednesday, kicking off an annual combat drill in the South China Sea and neighboring waters.
The three ships include missile destroyer Hefei, missile frigate Sanya and supply ship Honghu. They will later be joined by missile destroyers Lanzhou and Guangzhou, as well as missile frigate Yulin, which are now carrying out other duties.
With three helicopters and dozens of "special warfare" soldiers, the fleet will be separated into three groups that will sail to areas of the South China Sea, the east Indian Ocean and the west Pacific, to conduct varied drills.
The fleet will mobilize naval air force, garrison forces in the Xisha and Nansha islands, and forces of the Beihai Fleet along the way to take part in the drill.
The drill aims to enhance combat readiness and practise coordination between ships and aircraft, and other forces, the navy said.


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Radiohead guitarists—they're just like us! They enjoy a good game of Ico, Cave Story and sometimes "marvel" at Red Dead Redemption. If you've ever wondered about the game playing habits of Radiohead, get ready to satisfy your curiosity.
Jonny Greenwood, the other guy from Radiohead that you know who isn't Thom Yorke, trots out his (or is it the band's?) choice in video games on the group's official web site. Radiohead's latest Office Chart, normally reserved for of the moment musical selections, is inspired by Red Dead Redemption. What games make Radiohead's list? These!
- Braid (various)
- Marathon (Mac)
- Goldeneye (N64)
- Elite (BBC Micro)
- Cave Story (various)
- Ico (PS2)
- Red Dead Redemption (PS3)
- Zelda Ocarina of Time (N64)
- Zelda Twilight Princess (Wii)
- Half Life 1 and 2 (Mac, PS3)
"Having written that, I think Ico might be the best one," Jonny specifies. "Now back to Bonnie's ranch...." While I find it hard to argue with the inclusions in that list, I'd still like to imagine a heated Radiohead debate on which Advance Wars game to include, with Thom overruling everyone with his demands that Elite make an appearance.
Office Chart for a week off... [Radiohead.com - thanks, Jordan!]


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Who can book Open Access sessions?
Competent printmakers need to provide evidence of their knowledge and good studio practice. Novice printmakers must have completed a taster and a specialist printmaking course. There are four places available for each session.
Artist and professional printmaker Steve Edwards supervises at all times, to offer support and advice. A health and safety induction is included in the first session. Priority on the press is split on Saturday, however attendees may book onto either session to use the studio facilities.
Email enquiries to Steve Edwards: email@example.com
You can book open access sessions via our online payment system. It is helpful to send your contact details and a brief outline of work planned during your session – just click on the 'Contact Host' link on the Eventbrite page to send us an email. Online bookings are non-refundable.


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- Yield
- Makes 4 servings
- Pasta Dough:
- 34 ounces (about 7 cups) 00 flour* (or about 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour)
- 4 whole eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- Salt, to taste
- 8-ounce piece of ricotta salata
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium eggplant
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 shallot, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 ounces fresh spotted sardines, cleaned and filleted
- 3 slices of Speck (smoked and cured ham), very thinly sliced
- 2/3 cup vegetable stock
- 2 ounces butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup Parmigano-Reggiano cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Combine the flour, eggs, egg yolks, and salt and mix either by hand or in a stand mixer until fully incorporated. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest in refrigerator for two hours. After the dough has rested, roll it out by hand on a lightly floured surface into thin sheets, or run through a pasta machine, making 6-inch x 12-inch sheets. Using a paste cutter or sharp knife, cut tagliatelle into 1/2 inch strands. Cover and reserve.
- Season the ricotta salata with salt, pepper, parsley, and olive oil, and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F until the outside is lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and reserve.
- While the ricotta is baking, slice the eggplant lengthwise into 3/4-inch slices and salt it. Drain over a rack. After about 1 hour, pat eggplant dry and season with canola oil and freshly ground pepper. Roast eggplant in an oven uncovered at 450°F until it is golden brown and tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the eggplant, cool, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove pasta from water, but do not strain and rinse it.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat canola oil in a medium saucepan. Sweat shallots and minced garlic. Add the eggplant and sauté quickly. Add vegetable stock. Add the sardines and the Speck, followed by the vegetable stock. Add butter piece by piece, whisking after each addition. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the reserved pasta in the sauce to coat. Finish with extra-virgin olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese. Divide pasta among. Top with grated ricotta salata, and enjoy.
- *Available at Italian specialty markets and some supermarkets.
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Nutritional Info
- Calories1911
- Carbohydrates198 g(66%)
- Fat98 g(150%)
- Protein58 g(117%)
- Saturated Fat27 g(134%)
- Sodium1629 mg(68%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat11 g
- Fiber11 g(45%)
- Monounsaturated Fat54 g
- Cholesterol351 mg(117%)


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Flash! Bang! Wallop! sTec is going into the flash-chip filer appliance business with a Windows Storage Server 2012 box - pretty much a first for any mainstream solid-state-drive (SSD) vendor - with its s3000 product.
Typically, SSD vendors supply flash components to array manufacturers. This vertical upwards integration by sTec is unusual.
There's an industry-standard server in the enclosure, twinned with set of sTec s840 SSDs; these being recently certified for Windows Storage Server 2012 (WSS 2012). They have a dual-port 6Gbit/s SAS interface.
In more detail, there are two head units, each with two eight-core Xeon E5-2680 CPUs, 128GB of memory, dual-mirrored boot drives, four 1GigE ports and up to six 10GigE ports.
Protection is provided by the dual head units, full suite of redundant components and RAID.
The modular appliance's maximum capacity is 96TB; it can scale out to eight appliances for up to 768TB of storage. Each module is 2U in rackmount terms, so we have:
- One head unit plus one drive shelf: 4U
- One head unit plus two drive shelves: 6U
- Two head units plus one drive shelf: 6U
- Two head unit plus two drive shelves: 8U
sTec s3000 storage appliance
Accessing servers see a standard WSS 2012 – Standard, not Workgroup - box with CIFS/SMB and NFS interfaces
The anticipated workloads are characterised as IO-intensive and HPC-like on the one hand, with VDI as an example app. On the other hand, applications such as Hyper-V, SQL Server and Internet Information Services (IIS) are mentioned. sTec has identified markets like oil and gas, entertainment and e-commerce as having potential applications for the s3000.
Compared to standard disk-based WSS 2012 filers, the s3000 will (we're told) respond much faster, improve application transaction performance, and use less electricity. sTec says it's "working directly with customers to develop ideal approaches for tailoring their data centres to optimally incorporate the s3000 and SSD solutions," and claims it has "a large in-house team of storage, application and data centre experts and a comprehensive channel program" to help ensure this happens.
By flash-enhancing WSS 2012, sTec will be able to ship much higher performing filers than any disk-based alternative and provide a ready upgrade path for existing WSS 2012 users facing application slow-down due to inadequate filer performance.
This could appeal to customers more than than alternative all-flash array products from companies such as Nimbus Data, Pure Storage, Violin Memory and Whiptail, none of which run WSS 2012. Similarly, it might even outsell hybrid flash/disk arrays from Nimble Storage, Tegile and Tintri. sTec has sidestepped the necessary array operating system software engineering efforts by using WSS 2012, so bringing its product to market faster.
The s3000 will be available from sTec's channel partners and cost from $70,000. ®
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Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella and NBC Sports reporter Bob Neumeier will be among the esteemed panelists joining this Tuesday's session of Night School, the racing industry's free national online fan education program. The season's 24th of 40 lessons will feature "Turf Handicapping" with additional preview coverage of this Saturday's Arlington Million Day program. The interactive lesson will be simulcast on SiriusXM Satellite Radio's "At the Races with Steve Byk" program from 8:30-10 p.m. ET.
Night School co-founder Joe Kristufek will co-host with Byk on-air and provide insight into the Million as the official track morning line maker for Arlington Park. Also, Churchill Downs handicapper and long-time Night School contributor Jill Byrne, on-site covering the event in Chicago this weekend, will take part in the panelist discussion and Q&A with the fans. Horse Player NOW's Jeremy Plonk will moderate the live chat portion of the lesson with the racing fans listening into the audio stream.
Mandella was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 2001 and perhaps is best known for his amazing 2003 Breeders' Cup dominance in which he won four championship events, including the Turf with Johar. He saddled 2006 Arlington Million winner The Tin Man, shipped east to win multiple editions of Monmouth's United Nations Handicap, and has won the west's premier turf races like the Eddie Read at Del Mar and Clement L. Hirsch Turf Championship at Santa Anita. Mandella will attempt to annex his second Arlington Million on Saturday when his second-time import Indy Point makes his US graded stakes debut.
Neumeier is an accomplished handicapping contest winner and horseplayer, specializing in turf handicapping. A frequent contributor to Horse Player NOW, "Neumy" is best known as a reporter and handicapper for NBC Sports' coverage of the Triple Crown and Breeders' Cup.
Fans can take part in the class free by visiting any one of the 40-plus websites that provides the Night School lessons each week. Tuesday's Night School will be the sixth such class to be simulcast with "At the Races with Steve Byk" on SiriusXM. Night School attendees will be able to pose questions to all of the guests in two manners, either by the live chat module or by joining the "At the Races with Steve Byk" live call-in show at 1-866-454-6848. Those wishing to listen in on the radio can find the program from 8:30-10 p.m. (EDT) on Sirius 93 or at Sports Zone 961 for Sirius Online users (XM Radio will have live baseball this week).
This week's Night School will be followed at 10:00 p.m. ET by the "After Night School Special," featuring live racing from Mountaineer Park. The segment will cover the evening's final race in real time with free, live-streaming video. Fans wishing to take part in the Mountaineer action simply need to remain in the Night School chat after class. Free past performances are available, courtesy of BRIS.
On Thursday evening at 8:30 p.m. ET, Kristufek and Ed DeRosa of Brisnet will conduct a one-hour online Big Event chat devoted to handicapping the Arlington Day program. The seminar can be accessed through horseplayernow.com, arlingtonpark.com any of the other Night School partner websites.
In conjunction with American's Best Racing, the Night School Tour stops off live at Arlington on Saturday. Beginning at 11:45 a.m. ET in the Racing 101 area on the east side of the Arlington paddock, Kristufek will host a one-hour handicapping seminar with guests Marcus Hersh of Daily Racing Form, Pat Cummings of Trakus and dubairacenight.com and Ed DeRosa of Brisnet.
The remainder of Million Day in the Racing 101 area, Kristufek will be joined by Brian W. Spencer, Katie Gensler and Tim Brannan, offering hands on handicapping and wagering lessons, paddock tours and conducting interviews with Festival participants.
For those who cannot attend live, the Night School archives always are available free, immediately following the session and beyond. Videos used in all lessons also can be seen at www.youtube.com/horseplayernow.
Presenting title sponsors for Night School are the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, American Quarter Horse Association, Keeneland, Churchill Downs, Inc., and the United States Trotting Association.
Night School is offered every Tuesday for 40 consecutive weeks through Dec. 3. Topics change weekly, and fans are eligible for prizes and rewards for registering. Registration is optional and free. There is never a charge for taking part in Night School. The weekly program is offered in three media: live chat via the Cover It Live blogging/chat forum, audio/radio streaming and full video lesson plans. The media of delivery is based on the subject matter and alternates throughout the season.
Updated Night School Tour schedule: http://horseplayernow.com/10-night-school/5-night-school-tour.
Study Materials: http://horseplayernow.com/images/STUDY081313.pdf
Video preview this week's lesson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csnd5c3f27M
Pod 3 Lesson Schedule: http://horseplayernow.com/images/2013NSCALENDAR3.pdf


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Lahr is the central character in the Legends of the Dark Crystal manga series.
Lahr lives 800 years after the crystal cracked (two centuries before the events of The Dark Crystal).
Lahr was a simple herder and music maker. He was a peaceful young Gelfling content to watch over his herd of Mounders. However Lahr soon finds himself struggling to survive when the violent Garthim attack his home.
Along with his doglike companion Whouf, Lahr would watch over a herd of Mounders on the ridge outside his village. Lahr would pass the time while herding with the melodies of his flute.
One day while watching his herd, Lahr spies a troop of Garthim descending upon his village. But by the time he reaches the village it is too late. Devastation, destruction and disaster have fallen on the clan. His friends and family - including Gar, Mikka, Ineth and Mineen - have been taken by the Garthim. Lahr's resolve is soon put to the test when more Garthim move through the area. In a head to head struggle, Lahr fights for his life. He saves himself by killing one of the Garthims – a feat that amazes even him. But amid the struggle his flute is broken, and so is Lahr's innocence.
Lahr wanders the village and remembers all the good times. He can feel change taking place in his life, and declares that "a tremendous song will come out of this adventure; if there is anyone to sing it for." Lahr, along with Whouf and the herd, leave the devastated village behind to search for survivors.
Lahr soon joins up with Neffi, another surviving Gelfling of the area. The two are forced to rally up the Gelflings of the surrounding clans and fight against the onslaught of the violence Garthim that have been raiding the Gelfling villages.
Despite his circumstances, Lahr remains a simple country boy with a simple credo. He keeps everyone focused on getting things done.


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About Caroline
Caroline Clarke's artistic background begins with graphic design. She worked at that field—specializing in advertising and signs—for eight years, both in her native British Columbia and for a few years after arriving in Newfoundland in 1997. She spent a year in Elliston, on the Bonavista Peninsula, then moved to St. John's. Always interested in painting, she turned seriously to the medium in 1999, producing small watercolours—primarily landscapes—that she offered for sale at various outlets in St. John's. She was also painting portraits, creating a series of decorated paper clocks, and teaching and playing music. In 2004, Clarke began to explore printmaking, specifically block printing; with assistance from St. John's artists Tara Bryan, Marnie Parsons, and Anita Singh. "I knew I'd found my medium," she says. "It was like a moment of illumination. Printmaking gives me a way to be more creative, to express my ideas more freely. My work now has more design and graphic elements—it's more expressive of the things I want to say than my landscapes were."


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BERLIN — Maryland State Police officials this week said alcohol was a factor in a single-vehicle crash on Route 50 early Saturday morning when a Toyota veered off the highway and struck a utility pole near Route 610.
Around 1 a.m. last Saturday, Maryland State Police troopers responded to a single-vehicle accident on Route 50 at Route 610 near Whaleyville. Witnesses reported a 2000 Toyota Echo was traveling in the center lane on westbound Route 50 when the driver, identified as Stephen Baxter Cohen, 23, failed to maintain control and drifted first into the left turn lane at Route 610 before leaving the roadway and striking a utility pole near the intersection.
Cohen, who was the only occupant in the vehicle, had to be extricated and was transported to PRMC in Salisbury. The severity and nature of his injuries are not known. Through the investigation, it was suspected that Cohen was under the influence of alcohol and he was subsequently arrested. Route 50 westbound was closed for approximately one hour for the investigation and vehicle removal and a detour was established using Route 610.
Collision Spree Ends in Ditch
BERLIN — A Seaford, Del. man, wanted in two other states, was arrested on drunk-driving charges last weekend after running into a another vehicle on Route 90, side-swiping the guardrail in the median of the highway and continuing on before finally crashing into a ditch near Bishopville.
Around 1:20 a.m. last Friday, an Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera was traveling west on Route 90 just west of the St. Martin's River bridge when the driver observed a Volkswagen Passat approaching from the rear at a high rate of speed. The driver of the Oldsmobile moved onto the shoulder for fear of being struck from behind, but the Volkswagen, driven by William Herbert Glenn V, 28, of Seaford, struck the Oldsmobile on its driver's side.
Glenn's vehicle then careened into the guardrail in the median but continued heading west on Route 90. The driver of the Oldsmobile called 911 and followed Glenn heading west. A short time later, a Maryland State Police trooper spotted the Volkswagen and started to pursue Glenn. Glenn's finally lost control of the vehicle in the area of Route 367 just south of Hotel Rd. near Bishopville and crashed into a roadside ditch.
There were no injuries reported for either Glenn or the driver of the Oldsmobile. Glenn was ultimately charged with driving under the influence. The investigation revealed Glenn was also wanted in Delaware and New Jersey on failure to appear warrants. He was arrested and taken before a District Court Commissioner and was ordered to be held at the Worcester County Detention Center pending extradition proceedings.
Speeding Stop Nets Pot
BERLIN — An Easton man was arrested on drug possession charges last weekend after the vehicle in which he was a passenger was stopped by police for going about 100 miles per hour on Route 50 near Berlin.
Around 8:25 last Saturday, Worcester County Sheriff's Deputies observed a silver Audi traveling east on Route 50 near Berlin at roughly 100 miles per hour. The deputies stopped the vehicle and upon approaching its occupants observed behavior suggesting criminal activity was afoot. As the rear passenger, identified as James D. Owens, 20, of Easton, exited the vehicle, a glass smoking device was located on the seat. Owens was also in possession of several unidentified pills.
Owens was arrested and charged with possession of controlled dangerous substances. The driver was cited for speeding, reckless driving, negligent driving and following too closely.
Alleged Thief Nabbed
WEST OCEAN CITY — A Hebron man was arrested on theft charges last weekend after his truck pulling a trailer full of allegedly stolen sheet metal was discovered broken down on the side of Route 50 just west of Old Bridge Rd.
Around 1:50 a.m. last Saturday, a Worcester County sheriff's deputy on patrol observed what appeared to a disabled pick-up truck and utility trailer on the shoulder of westbound Route 50 just west of Old Bridge Rd. The deputy stopped to offer assistance and observed an individual later identified as Nicholas Vilkas, 23, of Hebron, standing outside and looking perplexed at the truck-trailer combination.
The deputy observed the trailer had sheets of formed metal loaded onto it that extended up and over the bed of the pick-up truck and onto its roof. The truck's rear window had been shattered apparently by the sheets of metal that had shifted. The deputy noted in his report there had been reports of theft from area businesses involving sheet metal.
While standing on the side of the road, Vilkas admitted to the deputy he had stolen the trailer and the sheets of metal from the rear of a business on Route 50. Vilkas was arrested and charged with two counts of theft. He was taken before a District Court Commissioner and was released on personal recognizance pending trial.
Weed, Weapon Found
OCEAN CITY — Two Pennsylvania men were arrested on various charges last weekend after a routine traffic stop for not wearing seatbelts revealed drugs and weapons in their vehicle.
Around 10:30 a.m. last Sunday, an OCPD officer pulled over a vehicle on Baltimore Ave. after discovering neither of the two occupants were wearing seatbelts. As the vehicle was turning off Baltimore Ave. to stop, the officer noticed a hand-rolled marijuana cigarette was tossed from the passenger side window. During the investigation, the officers seized marijuana cigarettes, loose weed in a plastic bag and drug paraphernalia.
Through the investigation, the officers determined the driver, identified as Jason Karl Brandt, 20, of Leola, Pa., was allegedly selling marijuana. As a result, the OCPD officers seized Brandt's vehicle, along with $900 in cash and a set of nunchuka, or nunchucks, as contraband. Brandt and his passenger, identified as Jason Kichline, 19, of West Chester, Pa., were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute, possession of a concealed dangerous weapon and possession of nunchuka. Each was taken before a District Court Commissioner and later released.


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The last time I was in South Sudan was just after its independence. I remember the look on people's faces -- tired but happy, hopeful for a better future after a past full of pain and war. Today, only a couple of short years later, South Sudan is on the brink of an abyss.
The conflict, which began with a power struggle between President Salva Kiir of the Dinka ethnicity, and his deputy Machar, of the Nuer ethnic group, is now likely to transform into a full blown ethnic war.
Over the past two weeks -- with help of the Italian NGO CCM (Comitato Collaborazione Medica) -- I moved from Juba to Yirol, crossing Mingakaman. Where, over several days, I documented some of the hundreds of thousands of refugees displaced by the current unrest.
These refugees construct makeshift shelters out of seemingly nothing. Under a tropical sun and in scorching temperatures, they seek shelter in the shade of leafless trees, without food, health and medical services. Some non-governmental organizations are working on the ground to provide assistance -- trying in vain to alleviate the suffering of these new people without land.
A Dinka man who considers himself lucky to have escaped the recent raids told me, "It seems to be back to 1993. When they deprived us of everything, even of dignity," In South Sudan, as with all conflicts, it is innocent civilians who are the real victims of war.
Later, from Mingakaman I went to Yirol, where I arrived at a government hospital supported by the NGO CUAMM. It was a hellish scene: injured men, women and children seemingly everywhere; and all this the result of clashes between government soldiers and rebels in East Yirol county near Adior.
I decided to stay there a few days longer than expected, to get in touch with the SPLA Government troops. While I waited, I visited areas not affected by the war to discover the faces of people who live like their ancestors did hundreds of years ago. Then, after a few days, I received a phone call from General Lt. Col Juma Rian Deng, to let me know that I can move with his brigade on the ground— as an unstable South Sudan moves towards a daunting and uncertain future.
Fabio Bucciarelli is a documentary photographer who focuses on conflicts and the humanitarian consequences of war. Fabio has spent many years covering major events in Africa and the Middle East


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Friday's Mega Millions jackpot is estimated to be $400 million after no one matched all six numbers in Tuesday's drawing.
Five tickets worth $1 million were sold in New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Ohio. Those tickets matched the first five numbers of 5, 12, 22, 41 and 65.
The Mega Ball was 13.
Tuesday's jackpot was an estimated $344 million.
The game revised its drawings in October to increase the number of prize winners among those who purchase the $1 tickets. The minimum jackpot for Mega Millions went from $12 million to $15 million, and will grow by at least $5 million after each drawing if nobody matches the numbers.
Under the new system, the number of white balls increased from 56 to 75, and the number of gold balls will decrease from 46 to 15. The changes mean the new overall odds of winning a prize are one in 15.
A record-setting $656 million was won on March 30, 2012. The next largest prizes in the 17-year history of Mega Millions were worth $390 million and $380 million.


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Orson Welles
Orson Welles, 1915–85, American actor, director, and producer, b. Kenosha, Wis. From childhood he evinced a precocious talent and lofty sense of self-assurance in theatrical matters. He began acting in the theater during the early 1930s, and in 1937 directed several Federal Theatre productions and organized the Mercury Theatre company in New York. In 1938 a radio adaptation of H. G. Wells's The War of the Worlds, done in the style of a news broadcast, panicked a portion of the listening public and brought Welles national attention. He departed for Hollywood the following year. For RKO he cowrote, produced, directed, and starred in his first feature film, Citizen Kane (1941), considered by many to be the greatest film ever made. Welles brought technical brilliance, a precise sense of casting, and a complex narrative structure to bear on a teasingly ambiguous portrait of an American tycoon. He won an Academy Award for the screenplay, but never enjoyed such acclaim again.
After Citizen Kane Welles clashed constantly with studio chiefs and was never again able to exert such absolute artistic control or achieve such creative success. His other films include The Magnificent Ambersons (1942), The Lady from Shanghai (1947), Othello (1952), Mr. Arkadin (1955), Touch of Evil (1958; restored and reworked according to Welles's instructions, 1998), The Trial (1963), Chimes at Midnight (1966), and F for Fake (1973). Welles's booming voice and air of authority made him a popular film actor and occasional off-screen narrator, appearing in films such as Jane Eyre (1943), The Third Man (1949), Catch-22 (1970), and Someone to Love (1987). Beginning in the 1970s, he also was a popular figure on television, in commercials and as a frequent guest and occasional host on talk shows.
See O. Welles et al., This Is Orson Welles (rev. ed. 1998); biographies by F. Brady (1989), C. Higham (1985), B. Leaming (1985), S. Callow (3 vol., 1996–), J. McBride (rev. ed. 1996), D. Thomson (1996), and P. McGilligan (2015); studies of his films by C. Higham (1970), P. Cowie (1972), H. James (1991), A. Bazin (1992), P. Conrad (2003), J. McBride (2006), J. Rosenbaum (2007), and J. Naremore (rev. ed. 2015); H. J. Mankiewicz and P. Kael, The Citizen Kane Book (1971); R. L. Carringer, The Making of Citizen Kane (1985); C. Heylin, Despite the System: Orson Welles versus the Hollywood Studios (2005); H. Lebo, Citizen Kane: A Filmmaker's Journey (2016); The Battle over Citizen Kane (documentary, 1995).


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Thank God for this company. That is how I am going to start out this post. Since I went gluten-free, over 3 years ago, I have purchased & enjoyed many products from Nature's Path. First it was the Envirokidz Crispy Rice Bars. I like them all. 🙂 Then I moved onto the Gorilla Munch cereal & the Amazon Flakes (like sweet corn flakes). Then the Panda Puffs and now, the beloved Leapin' Lemurs, which is the PB Panda Puffs with chocolate puffs in the box too! YUM!!
Just recently I ventured out & tried the Mesa Sunrise cereal and loved it. Not sure why I waited so long to try that. Today I tried the Whole O's, like Cheerios, but gluten-free. Very impressed. I honestly can't think of a product by Nature's Path that I have tried and have not liked. Truly a very reputable company. Their products can be a little on the pricey side, but a lot of that depends on where you buy them and watching for sales. Amazon offers deals on bulk purchases & subscription services. Wal-Mart was spotted selling the Envirokidz bars for $2.49/box of 6. The products are well worth the money, in my opinion. Keep up the good work, Nature's Path!
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USN-2036-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
3 December 2013
linux vulnerabilities
A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
- Ubuntu 10.04 LTS
Several security issues were fixed in the kernel.
Software Description
- linux - Linux kernel
A flaw was discovered in the Linux kernel's KVM (kernel virtual machine). An administrative user in the guest OS could leverage this flaw to cause a denial of service in the host OS. (CVE-2012-2121)
Multiple integer overflow flaws were discovered in the Alchemy LCD frame- buffer drivers in the Linux kernel. An unprivileged local user could exploit this flaw to gain administrative privileges. (CVE-2013-4511)
Update instructions
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
- Ubuntu 10.04 LTS
- linux-image-2.6.32-54-386 - 2.6.32-54.116
- linux-image-2.6.32-54-generic - 2.6.32-54.116
- linux-image-2.6.32-54-generic-pae - 2.6.32-54.116
- linux-image-2.6.32-54-ia64 - 2.6.32-54.116
- linux-image-2.6.32-54-lpia - 2.6.32-54.116
- linux-image-2.6.32-54-powerpc - 2.6.32-54.116
- linux-image-2.6.32-54-powerpc-smp - 2.6.32-54.116
- linux-image-2.6.32-54-powerpc64-smp - 2.6.32-54.116
- linux-image-2.6.32-54-preempt - 2.6.32-54.116
- linux-image-2.6.32-54-server - 2.6.32-54.116
- linux-image-2.6.32-54-sparc64 - 2.6.32-54.116
- linux-image-2.6.32-54-sparc64-smp - 2.6.32-54.116
- linux-image-2.6.32-54-versatile - 2.6.32-54.116
- linux-image-2.6.32-54-virtual - 2.6.32-54.116
To update your system, please follow these instructions: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Security/Upgrades.
After a standard system update you need to reboot your computer to make all the necessary changes.
ATTENTION: Due to an unavoidable ABI change the kernel updates have been given a new version number, which requires you to recompile and reinstall all third party kernel modules you might have installed. If you use linux-restricted-modules, you have to update that package as well to get modules which work with the new kernel version. Unless you manually uninstalled the standard kernel metapackages (e.g. linux-generic, linux-server, linux-powerpc), a standard system upgrade will automatically perform this as well.


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While I have seen a number of enjoyable plays lately, I can't really think of one that is more timely than The Outgoing Tide, currently running at the Northlight Theatre, written by Bruce Graham and directed by Northlight's Artistic Director BJ Jones. This is especially relevant with the rapidly aging population in the U.S. and the significant increase in the number of people afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease.
The play is centered around an elderly couple, Gunner (John Mahoney) and Peg (Rondi Reed) and their only child, Jack (Thomas J. Cox). Gunner has Alzheimer's, which is rapidly progressing, and is becoming increasingly obvious to those around him. Because caring for Gunner is becoming increasingly difficult -- he's often confused, disoriented and forgetful, and she' s already had to lock the doors at night to prevent him from running away, as he had once before -- Peg would like to move to an assisted living facility. She feels that it would be the best thing for the both of them. There she would have the resources to take care of her husband herself for as long as she could. Once he takes a turn for the worse, and she would no longer be able to take care of him, he could easily be moved into hospice (part of the same facility), where he could receive the more intensive care that he would need.
Gunner too is acutely aware of his situation and what the future holds in his more lucid moments, which are still quite frequent. Though he went to visit the facility at his wife's request, he has no intention of selling their home on the shore of the Chesapeake to move into such a place. He believes those sorts of places are just out to make money and prolong the suffering of the sick and dying. He thinks of his longtime friend who was suffering from cancer, and was revived in hospice and kept alive only (from Gunner's perspective) to suffer some more before being allowed to die.
Caught in the middle of this debate is their only child, Jack -- who is also in the process of getting a divorce -- who has returned home at his father' request, and who has also visited the facility (as his mother had asked him to do). Though both of his parents make their wishes known, he seems to feel as though he really cannot go along with either one of them. If he goes along with his father's plans, he is in some way letting his mother down. If he goes along with his mother's plans, he feels as though he is disappointing his father. He seems to be stuck in a no-win situation.
It is only once Jack returns to his parents' home that Gunner reveals his own plans to avoid the vegetative state that he expects to experience in the not-too-distant future, as a result of the disease, plans that will assure that Jack and Peg are provided for (in part to make up for some of the mistakes he feels he has made), albeit in an ethically questionable manner. The only thing standing in Gunner's way? His wife won't hear of it.
This well-written, well-acted play touches on many important issues that families affected by the disease have to deal with everyday. Among these are end-of-life issues, quality vs. quantity of life, and the very real, very serious impact that the disease has not only upon the individual afflicted with it, but upon their friends and family as well. Perhaps, in many families (as well as in this country at large) this play will initiate a dialogue about that which has all too often been taboo but is nevertheless very much necessary.
The Outgoing Tide is currently running at Northlight Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd. in Skokie. To purchase tickets call 847-673-6300 or visit the Northlight Theatre website, www.northlight.org. Tickets for this production are $30-$50. Young Adult tickets (for those 25 or under) are $10 (one per person with valid ID). Box Office hours are Monday - Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Saturdays from 12 PM to 5 PM. Hours are extended through showtime on performance days.
Curtain times are: Tuesdays at 7:30 PM (except May 17, May 24 and June 7); Wednesdays at 1:00 PM and 7:30 PM (except no 7:30 PM on May 25); Thursdays at 7:30 PM; Fridays at 8:00 PM; Saturdays at 2:30 PM (except May 14) and 8:00 PM; Sundays at 2:30 PM and 7:00 PM (except no 7:00 PM on June 5 and 19; 6:00 PM only on May 22).
For more information regarding The Outgoing Tide, special events associated with this production, or about Northlight Theatre, please visit www.northlight.org.
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The 1964 book Rockets to Explore the Unknown contains some amazing illustrations by George Bakacs of what people thought spacesuits, rockets and even TVs of the future would look like. The image above depicts the first Americans on Mars.
Previously on Paleo-Future:
- Animal Life on Mars (1957)
- Plant Life on Mars (1957)
- Mars and Beyond (1957)
- The Martian Base (1951)
- Fantastic Creatures May Greet You to Mars (1957)
- A Suit For the First Man on the Moon (1961)
- Exploring Space (1958)
- Space Suit (1956)
- Man and the Moon (1955)


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Duerr, symphony, chorus afford Brahms' 'Requiem' a special propulsion
Performing a work as complex and deeply felt as Brahms' "Ein Deutsches Requiem" is a major challenge, especially when the instrumental and vocal forces can combine for only a single rehearsal led by a conductor making his Chautauqua debut.
Yet those assembled forces brought it to vivid life. Having heard the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus in Kleinhans Music Hall, there was little doubt about their prowess, especially in a work at the heart of their choral repertory. Baritone Tyler Duncan was also making his Chautauqua debut, with soprano Janice Chandler-Eteme a welcomed return guest.
Conductor Robert Duerr, a North Tonawanda native, minister, organist and founder of the Pasadena Chamber Orchestra, had led the chorus, and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, last April. His extensive operatic assignments at the Metropolitan Opera and New York City Opera have enriched him with a special sense of drama — an attribute that afforded Brahms' work the special propulsion it requires.


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GENEVA (AP) — Guinean President Alpha Conde absolved the Brazilian mining giant Vale of wrongdoing Wednesday and pledged to steer clear of corruption as his nation opens one of the largest untapped iron ore deposits in the world.
On a visit to Geneva, Conde said Vale did nothing wrong and was free to reapply to try to acquire rights to exploit the Simandou and Zogota deposits — a deal worth billions of dollars. The government this month canceled the rights held by the VBG, a joint venture between Vale and BSG Resources, because of corruption, Conde said.
The first democratically elected leader in Guinea's 55-year history, Conde said he was in Switzerland to court more international support for his domestic reforms. He narrowly won election in 2010 and narrowly survived an assassination attempt in 2011.
A mineral-rich but deeply impoverished country, Guinea has long endured corruption while trying to exploit its natural resources.
Conde said Vale "was not part of the corruption" that remains under U.S. investigation and that led the West African country to revoke the mining licenses for Vale and Israeli billionaire Beny Steinmetz's BSG Resources.
He said his government would welcome a new bid from Vale, but added it had no preference among bidder and would select a winner in a "transparent and open" process.
A Guinea government report said BSG Resources had obtained the earlier licenses corruptly — which the company strongly denies. Some of the evidence cited in the report, which didn't implicate Vale, came from FBI wiretaps.
American authorities have been investigating the deal for potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and possible money laundering. In U.S. federal court in March, an associate of Steinmetz pleaded guilty to obstructing the investigation.
BSG Resources has accused Conde's government of "relying on fabricated claims, compromised witnesses and illegitimate processes" to reward Conde's political allies with the promised mineral rights.


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Vivid Laminating Technologies Enters US Market
"We're confident that we can repeat the success we have achieved throughout the UK, Europe, and Canada…."
Vivid Laminating Technologies, the UK designer and manufacturer of laminating machines, has announced that it has signed distribution contracts with 10 separate dealers in the United States for two of its product lines.
In a press release, the company notes that it "first visited the US to exhibit at 2011's Graph Expo in Chicago. We returned last year for the SGIA show in Las Vegas and are now pleased to confirm that deals have been struck with a number of leading print-finishing equipment resellers."
"We had a great deal of interest in our laminators at both shows we exhibited at," says Bruce Cozens, Vivid's product manager. "We have taken our time and built up great lines of communication between ourselves and our new dealers. Our Matrix range of single- and double-sided laminators, as well as the Easymount wide-format laminating systems are now available to purchase in a number of states across the US. We're confident that we can repeat the success we have achieved throughout the UK, Europe, and Canada already."
In addition to the Matrix and Easymount products, other Vivid products on its roster include: Peak pouch laminators; Linea encapsulation laminators; PolarSign wide-format laminators; TrimFast cutters; and more.


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RUNNER #16 - Taher Asad-Bakhtiari
RUNNER #16 - Taher Asad-Bakhtiari
The Pond House is an indoor atrium with fountain central to traditional Iranian architecture, which serves as a cooling chamber during the hot summer months. It is a space ringing of flowing water where guests are invited to lounge in a contemplative atmosphere. Asad-Bakhtiari was inspired by the Pond House of his old family residence in Tehran to create a unique collection of modern-day tribal tapestries.
MATERIAL: Naturally-dyed, hand-spun wool
TECHNIQUE: Gabbeh & Lace Texture
DIMENSION: 90 x 300 cm | 35,4 x 118 inch
ORIGIN: Iran
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We want to make it easy for you to find your way to our uniquely located tropical, urban oasis on Sarasota Bay. Whether arriving by car, foot or bicycle, find all the wayfinding details you need.
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Knowing what to expect before you arrive and what surprises may be planned for the day you visit will enhance your experience. In the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, "the earth laughs in flowers" so come prepared for fun!
Adult Tours at the Gardens
Enhance your visit with one of the many daily "walk and talk" tours conducted by experienced docents weaving local history, horticultural tidbits and the science of botany into a 45-minute tour featuring Gardens highlights.
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There's always something "growing on" in the Gardens, and classes will find a wide variety of developmentally appropriate curriculum explorations in a living space where science, art, math, language arts and social studies intersect for students who thrive in a hands-on environment!
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The historic Selby House Café offers a wide variety of snacks, refreshments (including wine / beer), salads, sandwiches and fresh-baked goodies. Pause and refresh in the shade of Marie Selby's banyan grove.
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As ever-changing as the flowers in the Gardens, the Garden Shop has a dynamic inventory of jewelry, accessories, gifts, custom floral arrangements and living plants. Shopping available daily without paid admission.
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Acute tubular necrosisNecrosis - renal tubular- ATN- Necrosis - acute tubular
Acute tubular necrosis is a kidney disorder involving damage to the tubule cells of the kidneys, which can lead to acute kidney failure.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Acute tubular necrosis (ATN) is usually caused by lack of oxygen to the kidney tissues (ischemia of the kidneys). It may also occur if the kidney cells are damaged by a poison or harmful substance.
The internal structures of the kidney, particularly the tissues of the kidney tubule, become damaged or destroyed. ATN is one of the most common structural changes that can lead to acute renal failure.
ATN is one of the most common causes of kidney failure in hospitalized patients. Risks for acute tubular necrosis include:
Blood transfusion reaction
Injury or trauma that damages the muscles
Low blood pressure (hypotension) that lasts longer than 30 minutes
Recent major surgery
Septic shock due to severe infection
Liver disease and kidney damage caused by diabetes (diabetic nephropathy) may make a person more susceptible to the condition.
ATN can also be caused by:
Dye (contrast) used for x-ray (radiology) studies
Medications that are toxic to the kidneys (such as aminoglycoside antibiotics or amphotericin)
Decreased consciousness
Delirium or confusion
Drowsy, lethargic, hard to arouse
Decreased urine output or no urine output
General swelling, fluid retention
Nausea, vomiting
Note: Other symptoms of acute kidney failure may also be present.
Signs and tests
The doctor will perform a physical exam. Your doctor may hear abnormal sounds when listening to the heart and lungs with a stethoscope (auscultation). This is due to too much fluid in the body.
Other tests that may be done include:
BUN and serum creatinine
Fractional excretion of sodium
Kidney biopsy
Urine sodium
Urine specific gravity and osmolarity urine
In most people, ATN is reversible. The goal of treatment is to prevent life-threatening complications of acute kidney failure.
Treatment focuses on preventing the excess build-up of fluids and wastes, while allowing the kidneys to heal. Patents should be watched closely for deterioration of kidney function.
Treatment can include:
Identifying and treating the underlying cause of the problem
Restricting fluid intake to a volume equal to the volume of urine produced
Restricting substances normally removed by the kidneys (such as protein, sodium, potassium) to minimize their buildup in the body
Taking medications to help control potassium levels in the bloodstream
Medicines taken by mouth or through an IV to help remove fluid from the body
Temporary dialysis can remove excess waste and fluids. This can make you feel better, and may make the kidney failure easier to control. Dialysis may not be necessary for all people, but is often lifesaving, especially if serum potassium is dangerously high.
Dialysis may be needed in the following cases:
Decreased mental status
Fluid overload
Increased potassium levels
To remove toxins that are dangerous to the kidneys
Total lack of urine production
Uncontrolled buildup of nitrogen waste products
Expectations (prognosis)
How long symptoms last can vary. You may make less urin for a few days to 6 weeks or more. This may be followed by a period of high urine output. This occurs because the healed and newly functioning kidneys try to clear the body of fluid and wastes.
One or two days after your urine amount rises, symptoms reduce and test results begin to return to normal.
Bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract
Chronic kidney disease and permanent kidney damage
High blood pressure
Increased risk of infection
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if your urine output decreases or stops, or if you develop other symptoms of acute tubular necrosis.
Promptly treating conditions that can lead to decreased blood flow and/or decreased oxygen to the kidneys can reduce the risk of acute tubular necrosis.
Blood transfusions are crossmatched to reduce the risk of incompatibility reactions.
Control conditions such as diabetes, liver disorders, and cardiac disorders to reduce the risk of acute tubular necrosis.
Carefully monitor exposure to medications that can be toxic to the kidney. Have your blood levels of these medications checked regularly. Drink a lot of fluids after having any radiocontrast dyes to allow them to be removed from the body and reduce the risk of kidney damage.


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"You hate me don't you?" she whimpered, teary-eyed.
"Nobody hates you, Spooki," Bill assured, "It's just business."
"Just business?" she spat, the hurt spilling from her mouth, "Who died and made you king?"
"I thought you didn't want to hear about it."
"Never mind. We're already in Season 4, our ratings are tanking and you want to bring in who, exactly?"
"Well, we have some options. You know, other leading characters from bloodsucking tales -"
"What, the Lincoln Lawyer? You'll never get Matt to sign on -"
"No attorneys. People don't like to mix attorneys and bloodsucking, no matter how cute it sounds."
"Worked for Angel."
"Or not. He's in syndication now, right?"
"Then, like Lugosi?"
"Well, Bella anyhow, but that's not important. What's important is that we reel in this storyline so people can actually follow it."
Spooki rubbed her shoulder, pressing the fabric against her skin, "Where did we get this wardrobe? It's itchy."
"Wolfe collection. Has a lot of wool in it, none of us have problems with it."
"Did they think we would boost ratings if they got us all to wear Wolfe?"
"Some of us, anyhow. Were you like, asleep for Season 2?"
"Look, Bill, I've carried this series for three seasons, so - "
"But you're not a name-brand player, and we need some lift. I mean, not just to pull the ratings out, but to scale to more viewers. We're all over the world now. Streaming internet video, graphic novels, action figures -"
"That's just great. Merchandising. It's all about merchandising."
"No, it's all about scalability. The storyline's not scalable unless we bring in some power hitters."
"So the critics snipe at us and all of you go running to momma," she barked.
"Speaking of Snipe -"
"Oh no way, you're not bringing in the - the -"
"Daywalker. Yep, he's got more chops than the rest of us combined."
"Karate chops, you mean. He's a vamp-killer, Bill. Bring him on board and the storyline will die because all of you will be dead."
"Hey, the best vamps survived the Mighty Buff, so I think the writers can handle this."
"Speaking of buff -"
"Writers seemed to be cramped on it, I know, but hey, we need ratings after all."
"So why isn't anyone blaming the writers?" Spooki cried, "I mean, the show is only as good as the writing, right? Make the writing more efficient and we get more lift, right?"
"I know it's easy to blame the soft skills but the problem is the platform itself."
"Me. You mean the problem is me?"
"Look, Spooki, I'm just the messenger so -"
"What's Blade got to offer the franchise? I thought he was off on his website Fantasy Pro Golf Assoociation."
"Yep, well, fantasy golf has taken off, worldwide has more participants that we could hope to amass in a hundred seasons. By bringing Blade into the picture, we automatically get the FPGA to join us. It's not about Blade alone, but Blade and the FPGA together."
"I don't get it."
"Following, it's all about following. Blade and the FPGA will eclipse you into the twilight."
"It's so unfair. Let's talk about it over dinner."
"Sure, who are we having?"
"That's not funny."
"Over, I mean, Who are we having over?"
Spooki rolls her eyes, weary of the double-speak.
"We could go into town and have a sit-down, maybe have a nice Merlot -"
"Now why would you say that? Sam's a nice guy even if he is a little shifty."
"Ahh, he's a vendor rep. Some of them are that way. He hangs out with shifty people, you know."
"I'm just trying to get my head around all this."
"Let me put it to you this way. Your character has become too complex. People can't keep up with all the different facets. We certainly can't add any more character features. It's just better if we sunset Spooki and take it into something simpler, easier to manage."
"Are you saying," she swallowed hard, "That I'm a high maintenance character?"
"Well, not to put too fine a point on it -"
"How am I too complex?"
"Rather than staying grounded in the everyday, it's become a fairy tale. Our fans are not just moving away, they're hemorraging. It's a true bleed."
"A fairy tale? Seriously?"
"People want to get back to roots. You know. good and evil. Black hats and white hats. Battle lines obvious. It just simplifies the story for the viewer. They need simplification or they will get lost."
"Where's Travolta when you need him?"
"Look, if I get knocked off, I have other options."
"Oh, what that BBC show with the cross-dressers? Get real."
"Hey, Ex-Men is very popular."
"I don't think the viewers are lost. They asked for more meat in the storyline and more depth in the characters."
"Yeah, but like anything else, the extra character features don't lead to scalability of the storyline. We've reduced the entire story to just a few people. Now we're bleeding out because we can't spin off."
"Spin offs? They want spin offs?"
"If you can't spin off, you can't scale."
"Spin off! I'll show you spin off!"
"Now Spooki, don't get carried away. Not all of us have a fairy godmother looking after us."
"Actually, thanks to you and Eric, none of us have one of those."
"Let's go into town. They just opened a new Which-Wich and I want to check it out."
"You would. I just don't see how Blade will change anything."
"He has more bandwidth and better technology. Lookit, how do you think Blade got so successful? He could find vamps practically anywhere, no matter how deep they tried to hide themselves."
"Yeah, how did he do that? And why can't we have writers that good?"
"Feature films, Spooki. Different realm altogether. Just ask Bella."
"Bella has hers, I have mine," she sighed, "So how does Blade do it? Haven't our writers gone to every extent to boost the story?"
"Simple. He knows where the vamps aren't. Not at the supermarket. Not at the cinema. Just by process of elimination, Blade can zone-in on his prey anywhere on the map. He's groomed for it. He doesn't have to go to every extent to find what he wants."
"There's just got to be some way we can reclaim our lead in all this. I can't believe we've been eclipsed."
"Hey, reclaim is a thing of the past. We groom our characters now. It's the only way to fly."