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4th Annual Jericho Lake Ice Bowl - Saturday, February 13th, Aurora, IL
February 08, 2010, 12:38:32 PM »
If you haven't heard - the 4th Annual Jericho Lake Ice Bowl will be on Saturday, February 13th, 2010. This is a fund raising event for Hesed House and the Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry (a branch of Hesed House). There will be 2 rounds at Jericho Lake Park in Aurora, IL. First round is singles, 2nd round seeded doubles based on your first round scores. As the focus of the event is a fund raising event, the event will not be sanctioned. This allows us to offer things such as mulligans for $2 or 3 for $5 that you can only buy before the round and can use throughout either round.
You can sign up at
So far we have more than 80 sponsors signed up to support this event. This is an awesome event for an excellent cause, so will you show your support and come on out? It's $40 for Pro's, $25 for AM's, and $15 for Juniors (<16). $10 from each entry will go to Hesed House. You can sponsor a hole for $25 - email me if interested as well.
In case you are interested in the Ace Fund or other such things that go on at your regularly scheduled tournaments, the following will be available:
$3 Ace Fund
- 100% paid out at end of day. If no aces hit during day, CTP will be set up (some sort of approach shot) with closest 2 to basket split. If someone Aces the CTP, they get it all.
$2 50/50 CTP - Will probably be for round TWO since everyone will definitely be playing from the same tees. It will probably be hole #1. 50% of total 50/50 will be donated to Hesed House.
Putting Contest
- 9 markers will be place for around the world putting. I'm probably going to recommend that it be started a couple minutes after the cards start coming in, and then will close 5 minutes after the last card comes in (so the last card people play the game first, then eat). This way you don't have a line of people standing at each flag. The volunteer will keep track of the name of the person that made it to the furthest flag before missing both putts (you get 2 tries per flag). If there is a tie at the end with 2 people getting knocked out on the same flag, the tied players will be called back for a putt-off from the flag where they all missed and continue on until only one person remains. Entry is free - prize is still TBD.
- $2 each, 3 for $5. Limit 54 per round. Your first round mulligans are ONLY GOOD DURING THE FIRST ROUND - so use them up. You will be able to purchase mulligans before the 2nd round (depending on the size of the field we may have to close sales of mulligans for the 2nd round to make sure everyone can get done at a decent time). 100% of the money goes to Hesed House.
Raffle Tickets
- $1 each, 6 for $5, 15 for $10. 100% of the cash brought in for the raffle goes to Hesed House. A list of prizes will be available at the tournament - don't worry though, there will be some good stuff! I know that there will be a Barry Schultz autographed disc, a really nice Cubs shirt and Bull jacket, as well as a Lazer Autographed Chicago Bears Football. I expect to have plenty more prizes than that!
- by playing you will qualify for CTP's (except for the 50/50 - you do have to buy in for that). The CTP list is still being compiled. There will be one on every hole BOTH rounds. We'll split it up for the divisions so that everybody has a good chance to win stuff. Instead of marking on the CTP flag what you won - we'll have each winner pull a number out of hat (essentially) and the CTP's will be numbered - whatever number you pull, that's what you have won. To be fair to all - we'll try to limit each winner to no more than 3 CTP prizes. If you have the closest drive - go ahead and always write your name on the CTP even if you've already had your name on 3 - that way if a previous one gets beat you can still win up to your 3 prizes. We'll arrange it so that the person who was next closest can also win a prize. There's more than enough for everyone to give away all this stuff, so enjoy all the free stuff!
- all of the payouts will be in the form of pick-your-own-prize Reward Dollars redeemable with Paper or Plastic Sports merchandise. There will be a good selection of product on hand (why wouldn't there be?
), and you can use your payouts on that. The reward dollars are good all year, you can save them up and use them at any tournament where I'm vending (about 15 events this year). They are not valid for online sales, but you can contact me via email or PM to arrange a purchase.
Best part of all - HAVE FUN and Support a GREAT Cause!
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4th Annual Jericho Lake Ice Bowl Sponsor's (2010)
FVMDGC Sponsoring the Hesed House.
#1 - Fox Valley Park District:
Waived fees of $160.00 for pavillion, tables, plowing and electricity.
#2 - Paper or Plastic Sports:
5% of all Ice Bowl specific items as well as 5% of all sales the day of the tournament.
#3 - LexisNexis:
$25 hole sponsor
, volunteer support, and Food Drive held at the Oak Brook office to increase the amount of non-perishable goods donated.
#4 - Gorilla Boy:
$30 voucher towards any of their products -
#5 - Oswego Giordanos:
$25 Gift Card
#6 - Oswego Jewel:
$10 Gift Card
#7 - The Village Grind of Oswego:
$10 Gift Coin
#8 - TGIFriday's of Oswego:
10 free Appetizers
#9 - Buffalo Wild Wings of Oswego:
4 $5 Gift Certificates and 1 Wing Party for 5 People
#10 - National Construction Rentals:
Porta Potty donation!
#11 - Poor Boys Bar and Grill:
$25 Gift Certificate
#12 - Moore Family:
$25 hole sponsor
and autographed Barry Schultz Champion Beast
#13 - Aurora University:
#14 - Sports Zone of Aurora:
2 Gift Certificates for 2 Large Buckets of Balls
#15 - Patrick Engineering:
casual day fundraiser
#16 - Schepp Family:
$25 hole sponsor
, free handwarmers to first 20 pre-registrants
#17 - Glenn Gruenke:
#18 - Mr. Beef and Gyros of Oswego:
$10 Gift Card
#19 - Jewel of Oswego (Douglas Road):
$15 Gift Card
#20 - Subway of Oswego:
Foot and a Half Sub
#21 - Outback Steakhouse of Naperville:
$45 Gift Certificate
#22 - 7-11 of Oswego:
Free slushes
#23 - Walmart of Aurora:
$25 gift certificate
#24 - Mill Tavern:
$25 hole sponsor
#25 - David & Kelly Durov:
$25 hole sponsor
#26 - Jewel foods on Eola Rd:
$25 gift certificate
#27 - Tyler Williams:
#28 - David Scott:
Deck of Ript Revenge
#29 - Aaron Scott:
XL Bulls Winter Jacket and XXL Cubs Jersey
#30 - Famous Dave's of Oswego:
$20 gift card
#31 - Montgomery Popcorn:
5 - $5 gift certificates
#32 - Kendall 10 Theatre:
4 coupons for a free 20oz. drink and 85 oz. popcorn.
#33 - Ron Miller:
$25 hole sponsor
#34 - Jel-Sert Company:
Wylers light singles (58 boxes!) and popsicles (58 boxes!)
#35 - Jewel Foods (Lake Street Aurora):
$25 Gift Card
#36 - Aurora Skate Center:
10 Free Skating Passes
#37 - Yorkville Liquors:
CEO Chopin Potato Vodka with glass and Chopin cocktail guide
#38 - Fanatix Sports Bar (Yorkville):
2 - $25 Gift Cards
#39 - Panera Bread (Downer's Grove):
Bread for a year
#40 - Red Lobster:
8 - $5 Gift Certificates
#41 - Denny's Restaurant (Lake Street Aurora):
2 Free Meals
#42 - Firestone (Aurora):
5 Free Oil Changes
#43 - Running Man:
1 Free Music Lesson (guitar, bass, or drums)
#44 - Soulburg:
3 Free Music CD's
#45 - DISContinuum Disc Golf Club:
2010 Membership and some discs
#46 - Hollywood Casino (Aurora):
4 certificates for free dinner buffets ($88.00 value). Must be over 21.
#47 - George Maltsiniotis:
First Run Pro Aviar 169g
#48 - Chicago Bears:
Laser Autographed Football
#49 - Fox Valley Trading Post:
3 water coolers and FVM hoodie
#50 - Tom Bartnett, Owner Greenacre/Breen's Cleaners:
25 winter coats donated to Hesed House (delivered on 1/14!)
#51 - Moore's:
Chicago Blackhawks koozie signed by Adam Burish, 2 FVM donation sheets autographed by Adam Burish
#52 - Starbucks Coffee (In Fox Valley Mall):
Gift bag with 2 lbs. of Coffee and 3 different boxes of tea.
#53 - Jake's Bagels & Deli:
$20 Gift Certificate
#54 - Jersey Mike's Subs:
Two Free Regular Subs
#55 - Chicago Bulls:
Yearbook and Derrick Rose poster
#56 - Pin High Discs:
$25 gift certificate
#57 - Anon:
Michael Collins Irish Whiskey
#58 - La Cabana (Montgomery):
Dinner for 2
#59 - George's Restaurant (Montgomery):
$10 Gift Certificate
#60 - Leonardi Company:
$100 hole sponsor
#61 - Hartman Family:
$25 hole sponsor
#62 - J-Town Disc Golf Club:
Free 2010 Club Membership (thanks to Frank Grimes)
#63 - Channel Z's Disc Golf Fly Mart:
#64 - Kane County Cougars:
2 lawn seats good at any game
#65 - Dominick's of Oswego:
$10 gift certificate
#66 - Luigi's Pizza:
Four - 7" one topping pizza coupons and a $20.00 game pass good for four $5.00 game keys.
#67 - Elmer's Doghouse of Montgomery:
4 - $25 Gift Certificates
#68 - Jimmy Johns of Aurora:
30 Piece Platter Certificate
#69 - Fuller's Car Wash of Aurora:
1 Ultimate Wash $25 Value
#70 - Nikarry's Family Restaurant of Aurora:
$15 Gift Certificate
#71 - VFW of Montgomery:
$25 Hole Sponsorship
#72 - Marathon (on Boulder Hill):
$25 Hole Sponsorship
#73 - Glowgolf (Fox Valley Mall):
36 coupons for a free game off glow golf and 48 coupons for a $1 off per game.
#74 - John Cleaveland:
DGA Disc and Sports Water Bottle
#75 - Centennial Counseling Center:
$100 Hole Sponsorship
#76 - FVM Club Meeting @ Buffalo Wild Wings:
$25 Hole Sponsorship
#77 - John Tiffany:
$25 Hole Sponsorship
#78 - Jimmy John's (Aurora):
Gift certificate one 30 piece party platter
#79 - Allied First Bank (Oswego):
$25 Hole Sponsorship
#80 - Chipotle:
Certificate for Burritos for Two.
#81 - Gotta Go Gotta Throw:
5 - $5 gift certificates
#82 - Billy Goat Tavern:
$50 Hole Sponsorship
Be sure to check out their new restaurant opening in Aurora about a mile from Hesed House!
#83 - Rosemary Cleaveland:
Cookies and assorted goodies for your lunch!
Thank you sponsors!!
Only 3 hole sponsorships remain!
There's only 5 days before the Ice Bowl! Can we get this sponsor list up to 100??? Thank you everyone for helping pull in these sponsorships!
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Re: 4th Annual Jericho Lake Ice Bowl - Saturday, February 13th, Aurora, IL
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February 15, 2010, 11:03:28 PM »
Just wanna thank those of you Jtown gusy that came up to support the cause. It looks like we were just under $2500 for the day!!!! With the great weather, we had a dull field and even had to turn a few away (even after we added a hole as well).
Hope you guys have just as georgeous of a day as we did!
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Re: 4th Annual Jericho Lake Ice Bowl - Saturday, February 13th, Aurora, IL
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February 16, 2010, 08:19:02 AM »
Results from the Ice Bowl.
Re: 4th Annual Jericho Lake Ice Bowl
« Reply #228 on: February 14, 2010, 04:15:17 PM » Quote Modify Remove Split Topic
Quote from: Bald Eagle on December 04, 2009, 07:28:04 PM
What would help push us into the wow factor is if we fill this venue up with 72+ golfers. We need people to come out for this event in order for it to be successful. Blaine
25 Preregister and 51 walk up. Sorry we had to turn some away due to the venue being maxed out. This was a very great day for disc golf power. Disc players from north, south, east and west came together to Blow this Event out of the Box. Beautifully run by Scott Pitner at the helm and behind the scenes action by Mr. mike Krupicka, Aaron Scott and Christie Schepp who ran the tables and handled all the paperwork that made the day run smoothly. Huge thanks to the grounds crew who showed up 5 cars deep at 6:30 am ready for action. Weeks prior to event Ron Miller led course condition program with the help of many Members who frequent the Jericho site to assure everyone had clear pad conditions. Held garbage clean up during Tag's witch was no easy task, great job by many hands overall. Special shout out to Mr. Randy Moore Sr. who pushed this event to huge levels with all his donation gathering expertise. Lastly I would like to thank all who came out to enjoy the brotherhood of discgolf. Saw many familiar faces and met many new people this weekend and that is why I love this game. Great group of folks in our community of disc. Thanks for your support.
Blaine Schepp
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« Reply #229 on: February 14, 2010, 04:45:23 PM » Quote Modify Remove Split Topic
4th annual Ice Bowl at Jericho Lake 2-13-2010 (FVMDGC TAG PLAY)
Score Name begin tag end tag
48 John Hoffman 48 1
49 *Marty Sitko 89 6
51 Jason Gordon 1 13
51 *Tafe Hemler 51 27
54 Travis Lhotak 54 85
58 Tyler Williams 58 89
all the rest of the divisions (played short tees)
47 Glenn Gruenke 16 14
51 Benton Lindquist 14 16
52 Jim Rufer 35 17
53 Jim Mendoza 40 18
53 *Stan Kosierb 83 21
53 *Brian Kidder 86 34
54 Jake Riser 41 35
55 Dylan Lhotak 56 38
57 George M. 18 40
58 Mike Krupicka 34 41
58 Kyle Chapman 48 48
59 Bob Hartman 63 50
59 Max Larsen 21 56
59 Steve Owens 38 58
59 Luigi Noe 50 63
60 Blaine 17 71
67 *David Durov 84 83
68 Brian Baltes 58 84
79 Matt Mendoza 71 86
- not all FVMDG members put in their tags - mulligans were in play
*new member or renewing member
19 holes @ par 3 = 57 for par
Glenn Gruenke won the 50/50 ctp ($47.00) & donated it to concrete tees
Bob Hartman made a donation of $25.00 to concrete tees
Glenn Gruenke won Sr's basket raffle towards concrete @ donated it back to the club to run another raffle for concrete.
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« Reply #230 on: February 14, 2010, 04:50:45 PM » Quote Modify Remove Split Topic
Results are posted in the attachment below. Thank you once again to everyone that showed up to support HESED HOUSE! Without all of you, we would not have been able to raise over $2000! Kudos to everyone!
Untitled 1.pdf (31.15 KB - downloaded 33 times.)
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« Reply #231 on: February 14, 2010, 06:23:50 PM » Quote Modify Remove Split Topic
Blaine was not in playing mode yesterday ..... he was on cloud 9 with a smile on his face with the success of this event. I kept telling him to concentrate on the game - to no avail! whatever, he was so happy that so many people came out to support the Hesed House & even more over the moon of all the support from the FVMDGC family members. I will try to list all of the hands that made this a beautiful event (hopefully I won't leave anyone out, since there were so many Fox Valley hands at work).
Thank you to Sr. for gathering so many sponsors.
Lets just go with I'm starting all sentences with Thank you...
Scott Pitner for being the TD & suppling everyone with a store to shop in
Aaron Scott......beautiful trophy's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fox Valley members that helped clean up the course before the event (many members!)...Thank you to John Hoffman for the heads up last week that the course needed a spit shine (we moved bag tags to Jericho to kill 2 birds with one stone - tags & clean up!)
FV members that cleared the tee pads from the snow & ice (George, Jim Mendoza, Ron Miller, Tafe) I'm sure more helped
AM crew during ice bowl - showed up at 6:30 to put out sponsor signs, unload Scott's store, & handled many other little details. (Bob Hartman, Robby Hartman, Jake Rieser, Kyle Chapman, John Cleavland,.Glenn Gruenke, George) - Thank you for the bonfire!!!!!
Tyler Williams - Wonderful Chili , I made myself a bowl this year (b4 it was all gone) Thank you!! I know you did much more with all the treasurers duties also, Thank you.
Mike Krupicka, you made the leader board look too easy, the way you handled it (shuffling the cards as they came in). Also, thank you for signing up all of the new members.
Aaron also handled the Mulligan's & raffle (and much more).
Thank you to George for helping with the beginning (setup), middle (bag tags), & end (clean up).
Thank you to Tom McManus for supplying us with an additional basket so we could add a extra hole!+
So many members were helping the entire day (6:30 am till 6:30 pm) that all I can say is "Thank You FVMDGC!"
Everywhere I looked members were pitching in to help where help was needed, what a proud day for FVMDGC!
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also a thanks to my coworker Syed for coming out in the morning to help unload - he has gone out to play some rounds casually with coworkers, but wanted to see what some of the better players could do. He was quite impressed!
So who is ready to start taking sponsorships for next year? lol!
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« Reply #233 on: February 14, 2010, 07:28:14 PM » Quote Modify Remove Split Topic
I also want to add another thanks to Glenn for helping out with the putting contest. I actually got to play in it this year!
The winner of this event was Aaron Scott who got thru station #6 followed by Ron Bredenitz who beat Ray Eswuivel in a playoff for second place. They both got thru station #4.
And don't forget the SCHEPPS! They were there from sunup till sundown helping out with this event. You two do more behind the scenes stuff that no one really knows about or realizes. THANK YOU!!!!
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« Reply #234 on: February 14, 2010, 08:19:26 PM » Quote Modify Remove Split Topic
Hole Sponsors - $625
Entry Fees - $760 ($10/player)
242 Mulligans and Raffle Tickets - $816
50/50 CTP - $47 (and special thanks to Glenn for giving the other 50% that he won towards Oswego Concrete Fundraising!)
Additional Cash Sponsorships - $60
Grocery Store Giftcards - $105
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Great work from all of the Fox Valley crew for the Ice Bowl. So many of you put your heart, soul, shovels, mouths, behnds and skills into this event. You could not control the weather and got a perfect day considering it was February. Minimal wind, bright sunshine and temperatures that were easily controlled with proper clothing and hand warmers. Your efforts getting sponsors, feeding us lunch, cleaning tee pads, creating signs and creating a generally good atmosphere were tremendous. Great work guys and gals. I think we all came home smelling like a campfire and smiling about it.
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Awesome job guys everything seemed to run so smoothly and I had a GREAT time, I picked a really winner for my first tournament. Hopefully next time I wont miss a 12 foot put in a playoff though.
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once again great time had by all......this year there were 6 of us from the mokena/new lenox/ frankfort area ....everyone had a great time and said they will be back next year...btw....i lost my blue star valkyrie on hole 17 ...straight off the tee and dug under the snow....my name and phone # are on it...ill leave a post in the lost section also....see you next year
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thank you to all that helped and participated in this year's ice bowl. i had a great time in my first event in 15 months (microfracture knee surgery). this event is what the disc golf community is all about to me.
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Couldn't agree more with everyone's comments. I had a blast and had some really fun cards both rounds. We had some amazing weather too. Really well run tournament especially with the huge turnout. Hats off to all you guys that made it run smoothly! Thanks guys for one of the funnest tournements I've played in a long time.
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At Guardian Electric, owner Kevin Kelly saw the changes a younger and more diverse workplace can have on his company. Kelly invests significant money into training his workforce and has adapted the company's environment to ensure that younger workers, with their tendency to move to a new job every couple of years, stay at Guardian Electric.
Sensing their need for challenge, Kelly frequently shifts younger, and older, workers into different roles within the company to keep the workplace fresh for his employees.
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The generational differences
Traditionalists (born before 1945)
• The "Greatest Generation" believes in developing a lifetime career with one employer
• Pride themselves on hard work, respecting authority and obeying rules
• Prefer formal and direct leadership in the workplace
Baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964)
• Known for being workaholics, boomers value professional accomplishments, competition and personal fulfillment
• Prefer one-on-one communication, distinct work schedules and a less structured work environment
Generation Xers (born between 1965-1980)
• Known for career success, this generation constantly re-evaluates career paths and have entrepreneurial spirits
• Seek a balance between work and personal life, prefer immediate feedback and independence in the workplace
Millennials (born between 1981-1999)
• The youngest generation in the workplace tends to switch jobs frequently and lack loyalty to an employer
• Prefer a distinct balance between work and personal time, flexible schedules
• Known for their confidence, they challenge authority and work best with technology, preferring email or text to direct communication
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Lucien Favre's side then turned the match around in the second half, thanks to Hrgota taking advantage of a poor clearing attempt by the hosts, and Mike Hanke enhanced the lead with a fine header shortly after.
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Peony or Ranunculus ?
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So happy les pivoines are in bloom! They are my favourite and so beautiful!ReplyDelete
Are you SURE about Also at Giverny, Name the flower?ReplyDelete
Looks like poppy (papaver) to me.Replies
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It IS a Poppy
Love this post:)ReplyDelete
I am laughing out loud!
The wtaercolor is beautiful..Love the bike w/ the side compartment..how practical.
And the wallflower:)
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but they are in Monet's garden so...maybe not imported?
Carol, this is an amazing article. Peonies are so gorgeous.ReplyDelete
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The scent of the wall of peony (peonies?) must have been amazing. I would have been hyperventilating. Loved the bike too..have been quite fascinated by them this summer!ReplyDelete
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Union Leader Correspondent
April 07. 2013 10:23PM
BARRINGTON - After a local couple died from carbon monoxide poisoning last month, a company that sells smoke alarms and CO detectors wanted to help the community.
David and Barbara Miller, both 61, were found dead in their home in March after they were exposed to a high level of carbon monoxide - about 500 parts per million - which probably came from their oven.
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Suffolk, ss. Division of Administrative Law Appeals
v. Docket No. CR-07-718
Peabody Retirement Board,
Attorney for Petitioner:
Douglas A. Fecteau, Esq.
254 Bay Road
Hamilton, MA 01982
Attorney for Respondent:
Michael Sacco, Esq.
285 College Highway
P.O. Box 479
Southampton, MA 01073
Administrative Magistrate:
Judithann Burke
After an administrative hearing in 2006, the Petitioner was deemed to be entitled to a Medical Panel and the matter was remanded to the local board. A Medical Panel was convened and answered the Certificate in the affirmative. The local Board again denied the application. Summary Decision is not appropriate where the issues for determination in this appeal are different and there are significant issues of material fact.
On September 24, 2007, Petitioner, Anita Rivers, appealed a decision of the Respondent, Peabody Retirement Board (the "Board") in which she was denied accidental disability retirement benefits after claiming a mental disability as a result of interactions with a co-worker. Ms. Rivers filed a Motion for Summary Decision on October 26, 2009. (Exhibit A1.) The Board filed an Opposition to the Motion for Summary Decision on November 4, 2009. (Exhibit B.) A hearing on the Motion for Summary Decision was held at the offices of the Division of Administrative Law Appeals (DALA) on November 17, 2009, at which time Ms. Rivers filed a Response to the Respondent's Objection to the Motion for Summary Decision. (Exhibit A2.)
Based upon the documents submitted at the hearing in the above-entitled matter, I hereby render the following findings of fact:
1. On June 20, 2005 the Petitioner, Anita Rivers, received notice from the Board that her application for accidental disability retirement benefits had been denied without the convening of a Regional Medical Panel. Rivers v. Peabody Retirement Board, CR-05-548 (July 5, 2006).
2. On June 29, 2005 Ms. Rivers filed a timely appeal of the Board's decision with the Contributory Retirement Appeal Board. Rivers, CR-05-548 at 6.
3. An adjudicatory hearing was held at DALA's offices on June 15, 2006. Various documents were entered into evidence at the 2006 hearing. Ms. Rivers testified on her own behalf. No other witnesses testified at that hearing. Rivers, CR-05-548 at 2.
4. Following the 2006 hearing, Magistrate Joan Freiman-Fink concluded that, "[s]ince Ms. Rivers was involved in an incident with a co-worker on October 5 that resulted in her being treated for anxiety and depression … she has made a threshold showing of entitlement to have a medical panel evaluation in accordance with the requirements outlined in G.L. c. 32 § 7(1)." Magistrate Fink remanded the matter to the Board for the convening of a Regional Medical Panel. Rivers, CR-05-548 at 8.
5. On September 22, 2006 three Medical Panel physicians (the "Medical Panel") conducted an examination of Ms. Rivers. (Attachment B, Exhibit B.)
6. The Certificate responses were in the affirmative. The Medical Panel issued a Certificate stating:
a. Ms. Rivers is mentally or physically incapable of performing the essential duties [of her] job as described in the current job description.
b. Ms Rivers' incapacity is likely to be permanent.
c. Ms. Rivers' incapacity is "such as might be the natural and proximate result of the personal injury sustained or hazard undergone on account of which retirement is claimed." (Attachment B, Exhibit B.)
7. Following the issuance of the Regional Medical Panel Certificate, the Board made a determination of Ms. Rivers' eligibility for accidental disability benefits based on the Medical Panel's opinion, other medical and non-medical evidence, and the testimony before the Board by seven witnesses: Ms. Rivers; her significant other, Joseph Dunn; Attorney Michael Smerczynski; former Peabody High School Assistant Principal Eric Tracy; Peabody High School teacher Cheryl English (who reportedly witnessed the incident that allegedly gave rise to Ms. River's disability); Terry Lee (who reportedly instigated the incident that allegedly gave rise to Ms. River's disability); and former Peabody High School Principal Joseph Patuleia. (Exhibit B.)
8. On September 13, 2007 the Board notified Ms. Rivers of its decision to deny her accidental disability retirement benefits. (Exhibit B.)
After a careful review of the evidence and arguments offered at the hearing in the above entitled matter, I have concluded that this case is not appropriate for Summary Decision. The Petitioner is indeed correct in her contention that the formal Standard Adjudicatory Rules of Practice and Procedure, 801 CMR 1.01(7)(h) provide, in pertinent part:
When a Party is of the opinion there is no genuine issue of fact relating to all or part of a claim or defense and he is entitled to prevail as a matter of law, the Party may move, with or without supporting affidavits, for summary decision on the claim or defense.
However, in this case, there are material facts in dispute which render it inappropriate for Summary Decision.
When an applicant appeals a decision made by a local retirement board, DALA's review of the decision is de novo. See Namay v. Contributory Retirement Appeal Bd., 19 Mass. App. Ct. 456, 461-62 n.8 (1999). Further, the findings of the Medical Panel are not binding on the Board or DALA, but are instead a piece of evidence to be taken into account when rendering a decision on the applicant's eligibility for accidental disability benefits. Wakefield Contributory Retirement Bd. v. Contributory Retirement Appeal Board, 352 Mass. 499, 501-02 (1967).
The Petitioner asserts that the principles of res judicata and/or collateral estoppel operate to bind DALA to Magistrate Fink's earlier conclusions. This claim is erroneous.
Magistrate Fink's findings as to disability and causation are not binding in this appeal.
The doctrine of res judicata, or claim preclusion, only applies where there has been a final judgment on the merits of a case and the issues that have been litigated are the same. Com. v. Purdy, 408 Mass. 681, 686 (1990). The Respondent correctly argues that DALA's 2006 decision cannot be construed as a final judgment. See id. (holding that res judicata did not apply because there was no final judgment where the trial court determined that a matter was not properly before it because the defendant had not been examined by two qualified examiners, as required under statute). Moreover, the doctrine of res judicata only applies where the previous final judgment is on the merits of a case. The doctrine is inapplicable where the earlier judgment speaks to a technical or procedural matter. Hacker v. Beck, 325 Mass. 594, 598 (1950). Magistrate Fink's 2006 Decision was rendered on a threshold, preliminary matter. The question before her at that time was : did the Board err in denying Ms. River's application without first convening a Medical Panel? While the same factual issues may have arisen in both appeals, neither the legal standards applied nor the ultimate issue decided in the earlier appeal are the same in the current appeal. It should also be noted here that Magistrate Fink rendered her Findings of Fact in the 2006 case after the testimony of only one witness.
The doctrine of collateral estoppel does not render Magistrate Fink's 2006 Findings of Fact binding in this appeal. The doctrine of collateral estoppel bars relitigation of the issues fully litigated and determined in a prior action. Kobrin v. Board of Registration in Medicine, 444 Mass. 837, 843 (2005). However, in order for the doctrine to apply, the applicable legal standards and burdens of proof must be identical in the two actions. See, e.g., Jarosz v. Palmer, 436 Mass. 526, 531(2002). In the 2006 case, Magistrate Fink was posed with the legal question of whether Ms. Rivers had put forth sufficient evidence to make out a prima facie case that she would be entitled to accidental disability benefits. This determination is distinct from the legal issue that is the subject of the present appeal (i.e., can Ms. Rivers prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that she is entitled to accidental disability benefits?). Because of the different legal standards applied in each, the doctrine of collateral estoppel does not apply and a full evidentiary hearing on Ms. Rivers' entire claim is appropriate.
Having determined that the earlier litigation and decision do not control Ms. Rivers' latest appeal, I now turn to the question of the range of legal issues to be decided when Ms. Rivers' case proceeds to hearing. Ms. Rivers argues that, because of Magistrate Fink's earlier findings and the Medical Panel's conclusions, there is no genuine issue of material fact as to (1) whether she is disabled and therefore unable to perform the duties of her previous employment with Peabody High School, and (2) whether Ms. Rivers' disability is permanent. Thus, Ms. Rivers concludes that the only remaining issue is that of causation (i.e., did her disability arise out of an incident that occurred during the performance of her duties?). For all the reasons enumerated above, I am not bound by Magistrate Fink's 2006 findings or the Medical Panel's conclusions on disability, permanence or causation. . De novo review of all three § 7(1) criteria is therefore appropriate.
Based on the foregoing, the Petitioner's Motion for Summary Decision is DENIED.
Division of Administrative Law Appeals,
Judithann Burke
Administrative Magistrate
DATED: December 4, 2009


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UPDATE: Police seek Joshua Latham, 26, for questioning as a person of interest in the disappearance of Higginbotham.
Orange resident Staci Robinson went to the Orange Police station at about 11:56 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, to report her sister Tami Diane Higginbotham missing since Feb. 7. Officer Michael T. Roush filed a missing persons report on Higginbotham in response to her sister's request.
Wednesday, Feb. 13, Orange Police Captain Cliff Hargrave reported Higginbotham was still missing. The news release stated the missing woman is a 41-year-old white female, approximately 5-foot-2 and 120 pounds. She is from Vinton, La. Although the original police report indicated she had been missing since Feb. 7, the news release indicated she was last seen Feb. 8 at approximately 12:30 p.m. and was en route to Orange. Her vehicle was found at Bluebird Fishing Camp on Simmons Drive in Orange.
Joshua Latham is wanted for a felony probation violation out of Orange County. He might be in a gold colored, 1995 Chevrolet extended cab truck, Louisiana license No. X557246. He lives in Orange and is originally from the Mauriceville area. Latham is also wanted for questioning as a person of interest in the disappearance of Higginbotham. Police ask that anyone with information contact them at (409) 883-1026.


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Wrong-Way Driver: 4 Killed in Florida Head-On Crash After Police Car Chase (VIDEO, PHOTO)
A wrong-way driver has caused an accident which left 4 killed on Interstate 95 south of Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, according to reports.
The accident took place early on Wednesday morning according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Authorities have described that police were pursuing a sports utility vehicle when the suspect went northbound on the interstate's southbound lanes.
The wrong-way driver of the SUV ended up crashing into a minivan at Hallandale Beach Boulevard, tragically killing all four occupants, according to The Miami Herald.
The driver of the SUV was not killed in the accident, however, and authorities have described that he was later taken to hospital for emergency medical care. he is believed to have suffered two broken legs in the crash, although he is expected to survive.
Police were pursuing the man from Opa-locka in Miami-Dade County.
The accident caused authorities to immediately close down all southbound lanes of I-95, as investigators carried out their work.
At time of press, none of the victims' names have been released, and it is believed that families and next of kin are being sought prior to public release of their details.
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek prosecutors recommended Tuesday that charges be brought against the head of the statistics agency and two other employees for allegedly inflating the country's 2009 deficit in order to make the economic situation appear worse than it was.
The accusation stems from a 2010 revision which showed the deficit at 15.4 percent of the country's annual gross domestic product instead of 13.6 percent.
In 2011, a former statistics agency board member alleged the figure had been artificially inflated to justify harsh austerity measures that included tax increases and cuts to salaries and pensions. Officials denied the allegation and said the revisions had been done according to European guidelines.
Greece received its first international bailout in May 2010, and has been dependent since then on rescue loans from the International Monetary Fund and other European countries that use the euro as their currency. In return, it pledged to reform its economy and has imposed a run of austerity measures demanded by its creditors.
Prosecutors recommended that charges of making a false declaration with damage to the state be brought against the statistics chief, the agency's director of national accounts and the head of statistics research. The charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison. The head of the statistics agency also faces a misdemeanor charge of repeated violation of duty.
The case is to be referred to a magistrate, who will continue investigating the charges and is expected to call those accused to testify.
An accusation in 2011 by the former statistics agency official that the 2009 figures had been doctored led Parliament in February last year to order an investigation into whether any politicians could be found responsible too. That has not led to any charges so far.
Greece's financial crisis was sparked by the revelation after elections in late 2009 that the country's deficit was about three times higher than originally thought, and that statistics had been tweaked to make it appear smaller.


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MUSC 237 (CA) Elementary Music Composition II (.5 each)
In this course students write pieces based on models from the Baroque and Classical periods. Concepts of harmony, phrase structure, form and articulation are developed in strict composition exercises. In consultation with the instructor, students also work on individual projects in free composition. A once-a-year concert or reading session is devoted to showcasing student works.
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The University of Central Arkansas recently completed training to prepare for possible natural and man-made disasters that may impact the campus, according to a news release.
More than 200 UCA staff, faculty and administrators took part in National Incident Management System training. The National Incident Management System (NIMS) is a structured framework used nationwide by governmental and non-governmental agencies to respond to disasters and emergencies, according to the Department of Homeland Security website. NIMS, developed in 2004, allows organizations to work together to reduce the loss of life, destruction of property and harm to the environment.
Members of the UCA Police Department, Executive Staff, Finance and Administration, Housing, Physical Plant, Student Services, Student Health, Counseling Center and Environmental Health and Safety have received NIMS training for their level of response.
The university has also revised its Emergency Operations Plan, which works hand in hand with the NIMS training.
"I am very pleased that most of the faculty, staff and administrators at UCA have completed this training. We all appreciate the work of the UCA Police Department, and the leadership of Chief Larry James, in this training effort," said UCA President Tom Courtway. "Safety, security and preparedness are critical to the living and learning environment of our students, as well as for our faculty, staff and visitors to our campus."
NIMS training is designed to communicate responsibilities for all levels of response from first responders on the scene and information officers to the university's administration.
"In the event of an emergency or disaster occurring on our campus, there is the possibility that we will be on our own until outside agencies can assist us," said UCA Police Chief Larry James. "The knowledge of this structured framework used nationwide will be invaluable. The campus's commitment to completing this training indicates that emergency preparedness is a priority at UCA."
The implementation of these aggressive training and planning activities will enable the university to respond to any event in an efficient manner, said David Maxwell, director and Homeland Security Advisor, Arkansas Department of Emergency Management.
"We appreciate UCA's implementation of NIMS into their planning efforts," Maxell said.


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IRS Farmer's Tax Guide available
The Internal Revenue Service Farmer's Tax Guide is now available on the IRS.gov website for use in preparing upcoming 2013 tax returns. The publication contains information on the farming business either as an owner or tenant.
"The number of farm tax returns filed in North Carolina in 2011 was more than 47,000" said Mark Hanson, an IRS spokesperson in Greensboro. "Farmers should take just a few minutes at IRS.gov to download this publication and keep it handy — it's full of valuable information to find out how federal tax laws apply to farming and how to figure your taxes and complete your tax return."
The guide includes annual updates, if applicable, about new laws or regulations and details the benefits of keeping records, what kinds of records you must keep, and how long you must keep them for federal tax purposes. Other topics include tracking farm income, expenses, employment taxes and sample tax returns.
The Farmer's Tax Guide, as well as other IRS forms and publications, can be accessed at IRS.gov or ordered by calling toll-free, 1-800-TAX-FORM. Telephone assistance is available by calling the IRS business and specialty line at 1-800-TAX-4933.
Team ECCO joins Toys for Tots
Through Dec. 21, visit the aquarium, purchase a toy, game or item from Team ECCO to donate for Toys for Tots and receive free admission. Purchases should equal the cost of admission. Bring in new, unwrapped toy to donate and receive $1 off admission.
BRCC closed for the holidays
Blue Ridge Community College will be closed for holiday break Dec. 23 through Jan. 1. During this time, all faculty and administrative offices will be closed at both campuses. Online registration and payment for spring Semester continuing courses will remain open at www.blueridge.edu during the break.
Admission and registration for curriculum programs will resume Jan. 7, with final registration from 9a.m. until 7 p.m. on both campuses. Spring Semester courses begin on or after Jan 8. Complete course schedules and helpful admission and registration information for prospective students can be found on the College website at www.blueridge.edu.
Holiday market
The Flat Rock's Tailgate Market will hold its annual Holiday Market on Saturday from 2-5 p.m. in the courtyard in front of Hubba Hubba Smokehouse in downtown Flat Rock along Highway 225 South. The seasonal event will be free and open to the public.
A Christmas Story will be held at Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage through Dec. 22. Performances will be Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., and matinees Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. All tickets are $35 and can be purchased by calling the Playhouse box office at 828-693-0731, toll-free at 866-732-8008 or online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org. Discounts available for seniors, AAA members, military personnel, students and groups. Playhouse Mainstage is located at 2661 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock.
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Make it a fish friday! These light and zesty Asian-inspired fish cakes are easy to make and perfect for a quick family dinner. These cakes freeze beautifully for up to 2 months, so make a bunch ahead of time and have them on hand for a play date that goes into dinnertime.
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These fish burgers are another great way to introduce kids to fish. Use leftover cod fillets and let the little ones make their own patties and then assemble the finished burgers.


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WASHINGTON (AP) — A House panel says credit rating agencies and federal regulators contributed to MF Global's collapse last year. But it pinned most of the blame on ex-CEO Jon Corzine.
The report issued Thursday by the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee found Corzine's risky strategies caused the brokerage firm's failure. That largely reiterated a statement released Wednesday by the committee's Republicans.
Democrats on the panel did not endorse the report's findings.
MF Global was forced to seek bankruptcy protection last year, the eighth largest in U.S. history. More than $1 billion in customer money went missing. Corzine, a former U.S. senator and governor of New Jersey, stepped down as CEO in November 2011.
Still, the House panel said in its report that rating agencies Moody's and Standard & Poor's failed to identify the biggest risk: MF Global's $6.3 billion bet on European countries' debt.
And it noted that the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission failed to share important information about the firm with each other. The two regulators have oversight authority for MF Global.
S&P spokesman David Wargin said "We monitored MF Global's creditworthiness and took ratings action as events warranted, based on a review of available information."
The SEC disagreed with the report's findings. It noted that it had shared a request for MF Global to increase its capital cushion against losses with the CFTC in August 2011.
"The report neglects to note that our staff in fact informed the CFTC staff," SEC spokesman John Nester said. He noted that CFTC General Counsel Dan Berkovitz testified at a subcommittee hearing that his agency had been told about the issue by the SEC.
CFTC Commissioner Jill Sommers, who is leading the agency's investigation of MF Global, and CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler both declined to comment on the subcommittee's report.
A Moody's spokesman didn't immediately return requests for comment.
The report also said the Federal Reserve Bank of New York fell short of properly assessing the firm's level of risk before allowing it to join an elite group of firms that help the government sell Treasury securities. That endowed MF Global with a seal of financial strength and gave it a competitive edge.
"This marked the first time in the history of the U.S. futures industry that a customer suffered a loss due to the mishandling of customer funds," Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Ala., chairman of the full Financial Services Committee, said in a statement.
"These customers deserve to know how and why their money went missing. And all Americans deserve to know that regulators and policymakers are held accountable to prevent similar losses from ever occurring again," Bachus said.
Much of the money belonged to farmers, ranchers and other business owners. They bought and sold financial contracts with MF Global to reduce their risks from the fluctuating prices of corn, wheat and other commodities. In recent months, nearly 80 percent of those funds have been returned.
Republican members of the subcommittee said the panel's staff interviewed more than 50 witnesses and reviewed 243,000 documents from MF Global, former employees of the firm and federal regulators.
Corzine took the top job at MF Global after losing a bid for re-election as New Jersey governor in 2009.
On Wednesday, he disputed through a spokesman the allegations made by the Republican lawmakers. He said he "acted in good faith" at all times and rejected the claim that he ran the firm in an authoritarian manner.


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|2006-04-06, 20:24
|Link #61
Crazy Devout Fanboy
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: 1st Ra Cailum-class battleship Ra Cailum, port-side officer's bunks
Evangelion Secrets
I don't believe this info has been posted on Animesuki yet. (the thread this info was on is a bit old, though) It's very interesting (osme already well-known, some guessed, and some new stuff), so I decided to quote it here for Eva fans. I found this info on www.minitokyo.net
|2006-04-06, 22:09
|Link #63
Crazy Devout Fanboy
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: 1st Ra Cailum-class battleship Ra Cailum, port-side officer's bunks
I also believe there is no US version.
|2006-04-07, 03:08
|Link #64
Logician and Romantic
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Within my mind
Age: 37
It is called "Evangelions 2". The reason for the extra s is to show the multiple possibilities the game offers...
|2006-04-07, 12:33
|Link #66
Logician and Romantic
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Within my mind
Age: 37
|2006-04-23, 12:23
|Link #67
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Very cool Eva music video
This is the best anime music video I have ever seen. I heard that this is a bit old, but it is still good. This video feature Asuka with a german song call Engel. ( Don't ask me, I don't know any german.. ). I think Engel = Angel?!?
I have to get this once I saw it. You can get the full version of it at :
|2006-05-10, 10:47
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Twisted Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: If I told you that i'd have to kill you
Age: 27
NGE's Angels
What would you say is the creepiest/freakiest/weirdest/ just plain disturbingist angel in Neon Genesis Evangelion?
My choice would be Adam, you only ever see 3 shots of him in the whole thing and he looks really werid in the way that he's just like an eva (and why does he have those shoulder pylons anyway? i thougth NERV put them on to restrain the evas) plus if you were being carried by your dying dad through this corpse littered wasteland and the roof ripped of to reveal that thing wouldnt you be scared?
|2006-05-10, 17:24
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Age: 31
Adam doesn't look like an EVA, it was NERV that decided the EVAs to look like Adam. All EVAs are supposed to be clones of Adam, except EVA-01 which is a Lilith clone, but it think it may be the other way round, I forgot lol
The weirdest angels would be Lilith and Armisael for me. Not sure why, maybe just because the rest of the angels aren't weird for me lol.
|2006-05-11, 06:25
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: If I told you that i'd have to kill you
Age: 27
yeah lillith's freaky.
But wait a second here When unit 01 goes berserk in episode 19 it pops it's shoulder plates off and Ritsuko syas thery'e binders to keep Eva's innate power under control. so why does adam have them? a friend of mine suggested that they were his wings all folded up but i pointed out Eva unit 01 gets wings in EoE and she's got her shoulder plates on. wtf?
|2006-05-11, 09:27
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Within my mind
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As the EVA graveyard showed, they failed countless times before Unit-00 finally survived. You might have noticed that there are different numbers of eyes in some of the 'corpses". Adam's shoulderblades was just another variable, as the EVAs didn't need to look exactly like him.
Adjustments were made as Ritsuko's team went through dead EVAs in the trial-and-error process. The shoulder-blades were not necessary for the EVAs to function, but it clearly was useful as a weapon-storage space. That's why the Kai-version of Unit 00 had the shoulder-blades attached.
The shoulder-blades store the prog-knives on the left shoulder, function as an attachment for the extra batteries in the "The day Tokyo-3 stood still" episode, and Asuka used the right shoulderblade as a secret weapon in the movie.
|2006-05-14, 03:43
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: If I told you that i'd have to kill you
Age: 27
yes but unit 01 rips them off and ritsuko calls them binders. i think they might have decided that unit 00 needed them after its berserk outburst. because the second time it went bersek they had been temporaliy removed for the test.
They also contain Retro rockets also seen in "the day tokyo 3 stood still"
According to some guides and model kits part of EVA 01's shoulder blade also becomes a big sword
And the mass produced EVAs dont have them, why i wonder?
finally why does EVA 02 get the most awful redesign ever for the EoE movie?
The arms are shorter, The body doesn't narro as it gets closer to the hip's the infamous shoulder blades are much shorter and they'r flat (so where does the needle gun go) plus the hep looks weird, dont exactly know how to describe it but it does. also it's movements seem strange and blocky
|2006-05-17, 20:58
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Me > You
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Tucson, Az
So ADV is releasing a 10th Anniversary Box Set for EVA. The news can be found on www.animeondvd.com
Glad I was to broke to pick up the Platinum Editions at the time.
The Box is said to be Limited and runs $250
|2006-08-02, 16:51
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Life, love, indifferance, and truth-Evangelion
I have recently finished watching this anime after many years of avoiding it. Reasons being, this is the "most controversial" anime ever to... exist. though i love a thought provoking anime, this seemed too much to me for the first few years of my anime experiance. i was probably right.
I would like to thank my friend Austin for helping me understand the core concepts i probably would have missed while watching this anime. some of the basics.... but mostly helping me understand the last four episodes (that includes the movie). But what he didnt help me with is is the underlying message. though it may not exist and i might be pulling this out of my ass, i think there is one.
i bet the type of post has been done over and over again, explaining and arguing over evangelion and what its true meaning is or something.
so please humor me, a freshly made evangelion survivor who wants some answers to this twisted, disturbing, upsetting... yet beautiful anime.
i have a few things i think that this anime might... discuss in some way would be some philosophical ideas. such as post modernism or the... well crap. the "i think therefor i am" philosophy. please help me
|2006-08-02, 17:52
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Seeker of Power
Like most anime, I think its about the definition of humanity and the strive for individuality. That's what it all seems to boil down to, mixed in with more psychological and religious references than I care to recognize all at once.
Shinji just wants someone to love him unconditionally, which he will never find. Asuka wants to be the best at everything, which isn't possible. Rei is a clone with a fake soul. Gendo can't let go of the past. Misato regrets the hateful way she treated her father. That's about it, in a nutshell. I'm sure someone will disagree, though, which is why this is a great anime.
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Our pals over at Tech Digest have seen an awful lot of gadgets this year. They have checked out the latest Smart TVs, weighed up whether the iPad mini is worth the extra dosh over the Google Nexus 7 and snapped away on the latest cameras.
So we asked them to help us come up with the year's 21 best gadgets. Obviously it is tablets and phones that grab the limelight, but we have also added TVs, cameras, watches and whole load more.
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July 11, 1920 - December 5, 2012
Newburgh, NY
Ida B. Jennings of Wallkill, NY, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2012 with a friend by her side at Elant Nursing Home in Newburgh. She was 92.
The daughter of Herbert Bebbington and Jennie Sutton Bebbington, she was born July 11, 1920 in Town of Shawangunk.
She was a member of the Wallkill Reformed Church, a volunteer secretary for AARP and avid supporter for the Baptist Bible College in Pennsylvania for students attending ministries. She was the widow of James Jennings. In 1987 she retired as a chief bookkeeper at Stanwyck Winding, Newburgh. Ida gave generously to many needy organizations and enjoyed her many vacations. She cherished many memories of work partners and friends and enjoyed flower gardening, sewing, and cooking.
Visitation will be Friday, December 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wallkill Funeral Home, 12 Bonaventura Ave., Wallkill, NY 12589. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 8 at 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Reverend Toni Macon will officiate. Burial will be in New Hurley Cemetery in Wallkill.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wallkill Reformed Church, PO Box 54, Wallkill, NY 12589 or the Shawangunk Historical Society, PO Box 570 Wallkill, NY 12589.
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Yesterday was Alex's fifth birthday and I chose to use the milestone as a way to implement some new rules in the house. Yes, we also celebrated with friends and family and three different cakes (when your bday falls over Labor Day weekend, the partying never ends) but Alex is very proud to finally be a five year old and I am taking advantage of that. I'm trying to parlay his bday pride into impeccable behavior--and it's kind of working.
Here's what I've told him over the past few days:
"Five year olds wipe their own butts, Al."
"Oh, you didn't hear? Five year olds don't say no to their moms."
"Oooh, five year olds don't push their sisters. Sorry, I thought you knew that one!"
"Five year olds wait to be excused from the dinner table. Ooops, and they clear their dishes."
"I hate to break it to you dude, but five year olds don't talk back to their parents. That's something four year olds do."
"Five year olds don't use those words, bud." (e.g. poopy head, butt hole, stupid)
"You don't want to pick up the playroom? Well, I guess you have to because it's totally something five year olds do."
"Oh yeah, five year olds definitely strap themselves in."
"Yep, five year olds play by themselves sometimes without needing to be constantly entertained and dazzled by their entertaining and dazzling parents. Go on now, give it a shot."
"Are you serious?! Five year olds use their forks. Two year olds use their forks, Al, c'mon."
I'm wondering how long I can keep this up but so far it's really effective. He seems very keen on doing all the things five year olds are supposed to do. Pretty good trick, huh? Oh, and he starts Kindergarten wednesday (ack! more on this later!) and there are TONS of things Kindergarteners do and don't do, right? This week could be a major turning point in the Ruddy house. I may have a well behaved kid yet! Happy birthday, Alex. Hope all of you are enjoying your long weekends. More soon.


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Well hi there! As my user name implies, I go by Mr. Robot on the internet. I'm a college student studying computer science, and I like to do the things that being on a site like this implies I like to do.
I've been cosplaying since late 2006, but despite that and the fact I haven't be able to afford a brand new costume in a couple of years (No point in dishing out for a costume if you can't then afford a convention, lol), pictures of my costumes tend to be few and not very good. One day I will get some decent pictures of all of my costumes, but for now, all I've got is what I find on the internet and quick cell phone pictures just for the sake of having one. Sad but true, I'm afraid... T.T
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- Cainage says, "Ahhh... so you made this costume yourself hm? Well then, that makes it all the more impressive. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your crossplays... that is if you intend to do anymore, of course."
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- MrRobot says, "Thanks! Actually, I did make what I have pictures of. The first time I cosplayed Mercury I had gotten something off of eBay, but then I made my own for the next time and retired the other. =)"
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- Cainage says, "For something you bought off E-Bay, it does look quite nice. Then again, I've always been partial to blue, and Mercury has always stood out as the non-boycrazy part of the Inners. Certainly a change from your Gundam-inspired costumes, but I will say it fits you nicely. Doesn't hurt that you have that you have curves, either."
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