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by guitarsmashley » Wed Sep 04, 2013 10:37 amBendis is not disappointing yet.
by guitarsmashley » Wed Sep 04, 2013 10:41 amOk Battle of the Atom first-
New Mutant activity in the hell hole of phoenix, AZ. Original X-men and kitty go to check it out. Sentinels show up, Uncanny X-men show up, Young Cyke is blasted and old Cyke disappears. The healer from Uncanny heals young Cyke and old Cyke reappears.Everyone goes back to their corners. The Jean Grey school team decided it's time for the original X-men to go back. Then boom Future X-men show up.More on that team in the next post.
by guitarsmashley » Wed Sep 04, 2013 10:54 amAll New X-Men #16
Future X-men team consists of
Old ass horned beast
Molly Hayes(her and Wolverine have met like 6 times)
Charles Xaivers grandson
Old ass Kitty Pryde
Giant retard Iceman
and Xorn with boobies
So they talk about how the original X-men need to go back to their time...which is weird since that's what was about to happen....anyway, they talk and suddenly Wolverine pops his claws,they fight they stop. He says it's not him the only person that could do that is Jean...who is gone. Jean doesn't like that she can't read the future x-men's minds and escapes trying first with Beast who doesn't want to leave and then with Cyke because he's all about the fire crotch. They escape in the black bird all thelma and louise style. Meanwhile back in the X-mansion Rachel Summers wants to know why Jean was so pissed, Charles Jr. says it's because he was blocking their minds because know one should now about their future. Rachel is also pissed because Xoobies is all mysterious and Xorn last time killed Jean....well Xoobies takes off the helmet to reveal that she is the Original Jean Grey grown up from being left in the present.
by guitarsmashley » Wed Sep 04, 2013 10:59 amI don't normally summarize issues but these were actually good. And I fully expect Wood to drop the ball and screw up next week. But the story is shaping up to be very interesting with still no real villain or even any kind of conflict happening after 2 issues.
by IvCNuB4 » Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:04 amRich Johnston over-analyzes the time-travel rules and ramifications
by guitarsmashley » Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:18 amYeah it's still comics and time travel, suspension of disbelief is literally part of the whole thing.
by Chesscub » Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:49 amXoobies
by guitarsmashley » Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:53 am
Yeah I'm proud of that one.
by Eric Ratcliffe » Wed Sep 04, 2013 1:30 pmAs you should be.
by Punchy » Wed Sep 04, 2013 2:06 pmYep, it's time once again for the X-Men books to join together for yet another crossover, but I'm much more pumped for this one than I have been for a lot of the other ones. This is mainly because I'm already reading all of the books involved in the crossover, so my wallet is only adversely impacted for 2 one-shots, and also because, with the exception of Brian Wood's X-Men title (which is still good), all of these books have been amazing lately, and it's going to be brilliant to see them all come together and for this time-travel stuff to really get crazy.
This opening issue of the story is mostly set-up for what's to come, but it was still very enjoyable nonetheless, as Bendis handily recaps the recent status quo of the various X-Books, delivers some great action and hits us with a great ending. The book opens with an introduction to the fact that this book is all about the future, as Magik travels forwards in time to see if things turn out well or badly for the X-Men. I think you can guess what the answer is there.
We then head to the Jean Grey School, where Kitty Pryde and her team of time-travelling original X-Men are sent on a mission to stop a newly powered-up Mutant from destroying Phoenix. Of course, things get more complicated, as those pesky Sentinels get involved, and then Cyclops and his team show up to help out. I was surprised to see that these two teams were so willing to work together, but I guess Kitty Pryde is nowhere near as antagonistic towards Cyclops as Wolverine is. This fight sequence was a lot of fun, especially because it's drawn by Frank Cho, who is simply one of my favourite superhero artists. I feel he's unfairly pigeonholed as a cheesecake perv artist, and whilst he does draw very hot women, he also draws very hot everything else, and I loved that Bendis gave the new Mutant in this issue the power to create dragon monsters, nobody draws better dragons than Frank Cho.
In the midst of this fight, something crazy happens, Young Cyclops is killed by a Sentinel! Yep, killed. This causes adult Cyclops to disappear from existence, which is worrying. But fortunately, one of the blank space that was formerly Cyclops' new recruits, Christopher Muse, has healing powers, and he brings OG Cyke back from the dead. This was a great scene, not only does it get across just how powerful Christopher is, but it also shows the consequences of the original X-Men being here in the present day.
Because of these shocking events, the modern day X-Men decide to send the original five back to the past, only before they do so… some X-Men from the future show up! This development was spoiled by the cover, but still, it was cool to see, and these future X-Men look very cool. There have been a lot of dystopian future characters in X-History, so they have a lot to live up to, but I trust Bendis, Aaron and Wood.
This was a great starter to this crossover, it has great art, great action, it niftily catches up new readers with the vast array of characters and points of view that make up the X-Men universe these days, throws in a curveball, and wraps everything up in some great Bendis dialogue. I can't wait for part 2. Wait, what's that? It's out this week too? Well, let's get on with it then…
by Punchy » Wed Sep 04, 2013 2:07 pmBattle Of The Atom continues, and since it's from the same writer as Part 1, it's no wonder that there's a seamless transition. The problem with a lot of crossovers comes when you hand over from one writer to another, but so far, this is all Bendis, and it's all great.
After a brief opening sequence where Christopher Muse freaks out about his powers and current Cyclops reassures him about the craziness in their lives, we are right back into that craziness, as the Future X-Men are here, and they are not happy. I love this line-up of characters, you've got Kitty Pryde, Beast, Deadpool, Molly Hayes, a monstrous Iceman, a female Xorn and the grandson of Charles Xavier (I haven't been reading X-Men Legacy, does Legion have a love interest? Who's the mother?). They explain that, yep, bringing the OG X-Men into the present was a huge mistake, and they've come to make them stop. I really like the layers of this story. The original X-Men are visited by a Beast from their future who warns them about the terrible future (our present), and then in turn, the present X-Men are visited by a Beast from their future! There may be a lot of time-travel in the Marvel Universe these days, but I think the X-Books are using it the best.
I loved the various reactions to the Future X-Men here, especially the Icemans freaking out about their fucked-up future. Of course, this isn't just a peaceful dialogue between the various characters, for some reason, Wolverine pops his claws and attacks. Why? Well, Jean Grey made him do it. Bendis flashes back to show us inside Jean's mind as the Future X-Men introduce themselves, and she doesn't trust them, as they are blocking their minds. After first attempting to get her new love interest OG Beast to run away with her, she finally convinces OG Cyclops to come with her, and now we've got those two on the run, and I expect various factions of X-Men chasing after them. I must admit, it brought a smile to my face to see Scott and Jean back together again. I wonder if Jean is right not to trust the Future X-Men or not.
The reveal at the end certainly raises a lot more questions, as the Female Xorn reveals herself to be… Jean Grey? What the? What a great ending, Bendis really does know how to get people on the hook for the next issue.
The art for this issue comes from Stuart Immonen, and if you've been following this title regularly, you'll know just how good he is, his style is so good, and it's even more impressive given the sheer number of characters he has to draw here, even George Perez might struggle with this story! Battle Of The Atom has kicked ass so far, now it's over to Wood and Aaron to see if they can keep up the pace with Bendis.
by Grayson » Wed Sep 04, 2013 6:45 pmThese were 2 of the 3 books that I didn't receive today because my LCS was shorted half of their books! Now I have to wait until Friday!
Glad to know I was right about who "Xoobies" really is.
by S.F. Jude Terror » Wed Sep 04, 2013 8:44 pm
Just read Punchy's un-spoiler-tagged reviews above.
by guitarsmashley » Wed Sep 04, 2013 8:49 pm
But his is lacking Xoobies.
by S.F. Jude Terror » Wed Sep 04, 2013 8:50 pm
No spoilers!
I haven't read these yet. Dammit, and put together with something Doombug said to me earlier, I now know what you're talking about.
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The Central Connecticut swimming and diving team came up short in a tri meet against Bryant and the University of New Hampshire on Saturday at Jack Suydam Natatorium in New Britain, CT. The Blue Devils fell to Bryant by a score of 155-142 and also to UNH 214.50-84.50.
Three-time NEC Diver of the Week Jessica Goldman notched first from the 1-meter board and broke the CCSU record in the event with her score of 256.25, breaking Juliana Diplacido's 2005 score of 253.90.
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A dirndl made from the Weisendirndl skirt and the Folkwear Austrian Dirndl top. I found a Swedish embroidery pattern I liked so I added it to this project, along with a vine pattern for more drama!
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Top of dirndl is reinforced with interfacing and is made of black cotton fabric. The bottom is a "homespun" type plaid fabric and the apron is leftover fabric from a Tia Dalma costume a friend and I made years ago for her to attend Pirates and Princesses at Disney.
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Dec 24, 2012, 08.49 AMby flowergirl22
something differend then the traditionall german colours,, when I was little I had a pale blue one with a white blouse and a flowery apron,, I should really get myself a new one,, i love your colour choice
Dec 22, 2012, 07.46 PMby watatoe
Just gorgeous! You did an awesome job! I lived in Germany for awhile and was blessed to see so many different dirndls from the different regions……and you brought back some memories for me. Can I just say "perfection" ?
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Alongside two major upcoming anniversaries for Riverside Tappahannock Hospital, staff announced that John Peterman will take the place of Elizabeth "Liz" Martin as the hospital's new administrator.
Martin, who for 18 years has served RTH as its Vice President and administrator, is moving into the position of Riverside Health System's Vice President for Quality, which is based in Newport News.
"I'm really, really proud of what we're doing here and the outcomes for our patients," said Martin. "What I've enjoyed about working here for 18 years is that I don't have to wait to get a report from [Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services] to find out how we're doing.
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While working in Newport News, Martin will still reside in Essex County and remain active in her community, including helping with preparation for Tappahannock's annual RivahFest.
"You can't live here and not be involved. It doesn't work," said Martin smiling. She added it was "really important" for her to ensure Riverside's "great transition" to Peterman's leadership.
"He has a great skill set to bring to our community and to this hospital," Martin said. "I'm really excited about the choice that was made for John to take this role."
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Peterman also called Riverside the "epitome" of a not-for-profit organization.
"That's really important to me personally…what we've generated here in this community or in any of our other communities, we keep it here and we reinvest it," said Peterman. "We've actually reinvested everything we've made here and pulled from other places to enhance here."
Peterman is in the process of transitioning to the Tappahannock area.
"Some personal interests ,certainly are getting out and meeting folks," said Peterman, who will assume the leadership role for Riverside in the chamber of commerce.
The changing of the guard precedes both the 50th anniversary of Tappahannock's hospital as well as 25 years of Riverside's place in the region.
"People want you to be better, they want you to succeed and in general I think the community's working for us. They really want us to be better," said Martin. "We always try to tell folks, 'Every time you choose to get your care here, you make your hospital better,' and so we want to keep pushing that message forward with our 50th anniversary coming up next year."
For more information about Riverside Tappahannock Hospital, call 804-443-3311 or visit http://www.riversideonline.com/rth/.


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Toyota dealer seeks zone amendment that could pave way to parking garage
Hoping to expand its future options -- and possibly parking -- a local auto dealer is proposing a zoning change that would allow limited use of property in an abutting residential zone for commercial purposes.
After hearing a presentation and some public comment at the last Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the proposal was left open for discussion at a future meeting.
Text Amendment 666 would allow New Country Toyota and Scion of Westport, 777 Post Road East, the chance to build a three-level parking garage on a 2.5-acre parcel of land it is considering purchasing at 785 Post Road East. The site is just west of Ruta Court, which is off Long Lots Road behind Bertucci's.
"There is no specific building site plan application being proposed at this time," said Richard Redniss, principal with the Stamford-based engineering firm Redniss & Mead, representing the dealership. "Should the text be approved, New Country will begin to develop the site and architectural plans necessary for a special permit application."
New Country currently occupies just over 2 acres, part of which is in the GBD commercial zone and part in a Residence A zone, where Redniss said it would be allowed to provide limited legally non-conforming parking. The proposed change would allow the dealership to use up to 20 percent of the residential portion of the land "for vehicular circulation and parking," including construction of a structure that would have up to 30,000 square feet of floor area, with a height up to 35 feet.
Part of the amendment would also require that at least 80 percent of the residential land be "protected by a permanent conservation easement," which would make it essentially open space.
"We have a very uneasy feeling about what's going on," said Craig Heatter, who lives on Ruta Court.
"It's starting to look like not the best place to live in ... I'm very uneasy," he said.
Part of Heatter's concern is what he said has been inconsistent communication from New Country with neighbors. As no formal plans are being proposed at this time, however, there is no requirement that any communication at all be made.
New Country, meanwhile, sent letters to neighbors beginning last summer, stating it "has no immediate plans to expand the dealership building, (but) may wish to do so at some point in the future."
In his presentation, Redniss said a new garage -- if formally proposed -- would likely be similar to the one recently built on the west side of Wilton Road, just north of Post Road West, which features three compressed levels that adhere to the 35-foot height limit.
"You've got a weighty decision on this case," Representative Town Meeting member Matthew Mandell, District 1, told the P&Z.
Requests for zoning changes, he said, that propose encroaching into residential zones with commercial plans, are coming before the commission more and more, making this "part of a bigger issue."
"I think this is a bad idea," said Ellie Lowenstein, a former P&Z chairwoman.
She said past commissions didn't want to see Westport follow in the footsteps of communities such as Milford, which allowed such use changes. "I don't think we should expand," she said. "I don't think we should use residential land for parking."
Dina Carlson, who just moved to Ruta Court, said she was upset by the news.
"Before I closed on my house, I wouldn't have bought it, if I even knew there was a chance," she said, of a parking structure possibly being built nearby.
"I would prefer to look at a church or other residential, anything else here rather than a parking structure," she said.


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G9487, New March 2012
This deer conservation guide is one in a series developed jointly by MU Extension and the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Physiological functions are biological processes that maintain an animal's health, such as respiration, circulation and reproduction. Adequate nutrition affects such physiological activities as growth, pregnancy, lactation and antler development.
Enhancing a habitat to provide a mix of vegetation that will satisfy the nutritional requirements of deer throughout the year is an important factor in managing for a healthy deer population. White-tailed deer rely on a variety of foods for important nutrients that support their physiological functions (Figure 1) and nutritional requirements, which vary with the seasons.
A healthy deer population has the following attributes:
Nutrition is one of three main factors that influence antler growth and body size of white-tailed deer. The other two factors are age and genetics. This guide focuses on the importance of providing nutrition as the basis for managing quality deer populations on a property. For more information on how nutrition, age and genetics affect antler and body size, refer to MU Extension publication G9480, Implementing Quality Deer Management on Your Property.
Figure 1. The nutritional quality of vegetation is an important factor in ensuring a healthy deer population.
Nutrition can be defined as the process by which an animal sustains its physiological functions through the foods it eats. White-tailed deer eat a variety of plant materials.
Food habit studies have identified more than 600 plant species in the diet of white-tailed deer in Missouri. Studies have also evaluated the specific nutrients found in these forages. Although many variables that influence the nutritional needs of deer are still unknown, research suggests that a deer's nutritional requirements vary depending on the following variables:
An animal's diet can be defined as the specific set of foods it eats on a daily or seasonal basis. A deer's diet is varied and complex because of the countless variables that influence the amount and types of foods available in an area. Soil quality plays an important role in determining the nutrients available within the vegetation in a particular area. Land-use patterns affect the type of vegetation available. For example, deer that live in habitats that contain large amounts of woodlands, such as southern Missouri, will likely have access to acorns during the fall. Deer in northern Missouri have access to fewer acorns but larger amounts of row crops such as corn, soybeans and wheat. Such regional diet differences make the complexities of how deer select foods at any given time difficult to understand.
Table 1. Select forages preferred by white-tailed deer, by plant type.
White-tailed deer are "browsing" animals, which means they eat a variety of forages, including woody browse; forbs, or broad-leaved plants; masts, including hard mast such as acorns and soft mast such as persimmon; and grasses (Figure 2). Deer have food preferences and often select the growing tips of plants to browse, as the tips typically are succulent and the most nutrient-rich portion. A single food item does not dominate a white-tailed deer's diet during the year because food selection depends on a food's palatability and availability, and the season. To support a healthy deer population, a habitat must include adequate amounts of diverse foods throughout the year (Table 1).
Nutrients support an animal's physiological needs. The nutritional requirements of white-tailed deer are relatively similar throughout the deer's range; however, they change seasonally, as does the nutritional content of the vegetation. These requirements include protein, energy, minerals, vitamins and water.
Figure 2. Deer eat a variety of plants to fulfill their nutritional requirements.
Protein is needed for normal body maintenance and growth, reproduction, lactation and antler growth. A diet high in protein is required for male deer to produce antlers that reflect their genetic potential (Figure 3).
Studies of pen-raised deer indicate the importance of protein in the diet. Two-year-old male deer fed a diet composed of 8 percent protein produced half the antler mass that was produced by 2-year-old males fed a diet composed of 16 percent protein. By 4 years of age, males consuming an 8 percent protein diet grew antlers that were 20 inches smaller than males consuming a 16 percent protein diet.
Protein requirements change throughout the year and vary depending upon age and sex of individual deer. Table 2 lists the protein requirements of white-tailed deer by age-class and physiological activity. Older deer that are no longer growing in body size need only a 6 to 10 percent protein diet for maintenance (not including reproduction and antler growth). During the winter, deer do not require large quantities of protein. In the spring and summer, however, protein requirements increase for both males and females.
For adult females, protein requirements increase due to pregnancy, particularly in the last trimester. Lactation imposes the greatest protein demand on females, as white-tailed deer milk averages 8.2 percent protein. The quantity and quality of milk will likely decrease in females that don't get enough protein during lactation. Females that produce twin fawns have an even higher protein requirement (Figure 4).
For adult males, antler growth requires the most protein of all annual physiological activities. Hardened antlers of a white-tailed deer are composed of about 45 percent protein. However, body growth and maintenance take precedence over antler growth; thus, if protein availability is low during the spring and summer, males will tend to produce smaller antlers. In general, a diet of 16 percent protein is optimal for antler development.
Figure 3. Male deer require more protein in their diet during antler development.
Table 2. Protein requirements of deer by age and physiological activity.
Figure 4. Female deer require more protein in their diet during the spring to support pregnancy and lactation. Those that bear twin fawns require even greater amounts of protein.
Although "energy" is generally not classified as a nutrient, the energy levels of deer are a direct result of nutrient levels in the foods eaten. Deer require energy for body maintenance, reproduction, growth and normal daily activities, such as social interactions, predator escape and body temperature regulation. Energy requirements of deer are related to the individual's body mass; the larger the animal, the greater the energy requirement. Other conditions that affect a deer's energy requirement include the status of its pelage (coat), physiological activity and weather.
In the fall, deer seek foods with high levels of carbohydrates, which are stored in the body as fat reserves. These fat reserves are a source of energy during the breeding season and periods of winter stress. Acorns and grain crops have high levels of carbohydrates, which is one reason deer are attracted to these foods in the fall.
White-tailed deer also have high energy requirements during the winter. Research has shown that during winter they select foods that are rich in energy over foods high in protein. Energy is needed for body temperature regulation. The high level of stress during the breeding season can cause males to lose up to 30 percent of their body weight, so consuming forages rich in energy is essential for their body condition to recover. In addition, fawns require a high-energy diet during the winter because they tend to have low body reserves and social status, making them susceptible to severe winter conditions.
Female white-tailed deer have high energy requirements during the summer, when they are either about to give birth or have given birth and are lactating. Females spend about 20 percent of the total energy required to produce fawns during pregnancy and the remaining 80 percent during lactation. Peak milk production generally occurs between 10 and 37 days after the birth.
Minerals make up about 5 percent of a deer's body. However, the complete list of specific minerals and amounts required by white-tailed deer is currently unknown. The two most prevalent and studied minerals are calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P). White-tailed deer need these two minerals for bone and antler growth, milk production and general metabolism.
Eighty to 90 percent of the calcium and phosphorus in a deer's body is found within its skeletal system. Hardened antlers are composed of about 22 percent calcium and 11 percent phosphorus. Males with diets low in these minerals often have delayed antler growth and velvet shedding. In normal conditions, calcium and phosphorus are available in the soil and vegetation. However, phosphorus is less accessible in acidic soils (low in pH).
Both calcium and phosphorus are required for growth and reproduction. A deer can store these minerals in its skeleton until they are needed, such as for antler growth. Then the deer experiences a form of osteoporosis, or removal of minerals from the skeletal system, an annual occurrence for deer. Once the demand ends, the minerals that were removed from the bones are replaced by nutrients obtained through the deer's diet.
Sodium, or salt, is another mineral deer require. Deer seek sodium during the spring and summer, often from natural sources found in the soil, such as a salt lick. During this time, the high moisture content in plants can lead to decreased sodium levels. Research has found that females need twice as much sodium as males due to reproduction demands.
Vitamins are important nutrients, but specific amounts needed by deer are not known. Vitamin deficiencies rarely occur and are not considered to be a limiting factor in natural habitats.
Water is a critical nutrient for deer. Water requirements are partially met by moisture within vegetation they eat. Deer also require a surface water source, such as a pond, stream or spring, to provide their water needs, which is believed to be about 3 to 6 quarts per day.
About 70 to 75 percent of a deer's body weight is composed of water. Deer continually excrete water and must replace it every 24 to 48 hours to maintain health. Research has shown that deer will reduce food intake with a moderate restriction in water.
The quantity and nutritional quality of forages eaten by white-tailed deer vary seasonally. Figure 5 depicts the protein concentration and availability of selected food items, and Figure 6 shows seasonal changes in a deer's diet.
Deer nutritional requirements also change with the seasons, primarily because the physiological activities of deer vary by season. For example, the timing and availability of protein and energy found in forages can directly influence antler growth, such as the number of antler points grown by yearling males. Typically, late summer and winter are the most nutritionally stressful times for white-tailed deer in Missouri. These stress periods result from a decrease in food availability coupled with greater energy demands of physiological events such as antler growth, breeding season recovery and lactation.
Figure 5. Approximate protein concentration and seasonal availability of selected deer browse, mast and forages used in food plots.
Figure 6. The percentage of various food items by season in a deer's diet.
Nutritionally, spring is the optimal time of the year for white-tailed deer. With spring comes an emergence of new, succulent vegetative growth, which is typically high in protein and other nutrients.
Management practices can be conducted to stimulate and encourage the development of new plant growth. For example, prescribed burning, disking, timber stand improvement (TSI) and timber harvest can stimulate the growth and availability of browse and succulent vegetation that contain high levels of important nutrients. When these practices are conducted during the previous fall and spring, the availability of high-quality forages can be extended into the following summer.
Annual and perennial forbs and woody browse are the main components of a deer's diet during the summer. In recently hayed fields, legumes and other forbs are likely to be preferred over grasses, which become less palatable at this time of the year. Deer prefer summer grape, red clover, Virginia creeper, Korean lespedeza and a variety of agricultural crops during the summer. (Table 1 lists foods preferred by white-tailed deer.) Several browse species such as red or white clover and native legumes can reach protein levels of 20 to 24 percent during the summer months, particularly if they are periodically mowed during their active growing stage. However, to decrease the chance of fawn mortality, mowing pastures should be avoided during the peak fawning period (May 15 to July 1). As summer progresses, protein levels in plants tend to decrease, while lignin increases, making vegetation less palatable to deer.
Many native plants and browse species with a high protein content mature during the spring and summer, becoming less palatable during the fall and winter. At this time of year, soft and hard mast are important food sources for white-tailed deer: persimmons, blackberries and other soft mast fruits are usually available; and hard mast, such as acorns, is a primary food source for deer. Deer will also eat agricultural crops such as corn, soybeans and wheat, if they are available. Other important foods for deer in the fall and winter are clovers, lespedezas and native plants such as sumac, greenbrier and coralberry (buckbrush).
During the fall, antler development and lactation cease, allowing deer to build up their fat reserves for the rigors of the breeding season and winter. Acorns and corn are low in protein but have a high energy content, so they are staple foods in areas where they are available.
Woodlands and forested habitats can be managed to provide important deer forages by encouraging the growth of red and white oaks, opening thick stands of timber through TSI practices, encouraging brushy cover growth and fencing out grazing cattle. To ensure an adequate supply of acorns, it is generally best to maintain a diversity of mature red and white oak tree species. The quantity of acorns produced by an individual tree depends on its crown size, spacing, age and health and the weather. Additional forest management practices that encourage the growth of woody browse include edge feathering, maintaining permanent forest openings, conducting prescribed fire and restoring natural plant communities.
During the winter, deer can also greatly benefit from cool season food plots. Cool season annuals such as oats and winter wheat can provide a source of protein and, when mixed with clovers and other legumes, make these "green-browse" plots attractive to deer at a time when foods containing high levels of protein are generally unavailable. However, food plots are not a replacement for natural food sources on a property, which can be enhanced through habitat management activities.
A variety of management practices can be used on a property to increase the availability of nutritious foods that benefit deer. Figure 7 provides an example of how habitat improvement practices can be implemented to enhance the availability of foods during each season of the year.
Figure 7. Managing for a diversity of vegetation throughout the year provides deer with high-quality food sources and adequate nutrition. In this example, the landowner has implemented timber stand improvements; managed old fields, pastures and hay fields; and established food plots to achieve management goals and objectives.
When an area contains more deer than the habitat can support, the quantity and nutritional quality of vegetation will decrease over time. In such a case, the deer population has exceeded the habitat's biological carrying capacity. This situation can cause long-term damage to the habitat and the deer herd's health, resulting in a deer population with poor body condition, lower recruitment and small-antlered bucks.
In rural areas, deer hunting is the primary method for regulating populations. Once an acceptable population density is achieved, habitat management practices can be implemented to enhance the availability of food and cover. Maintaining deer populations at a specific level requires herd monitoring. Refer to MU Extension publications G9481, G9482 and G9483 for more information on the collection of camera, harvest and observational information as a basis for deer population management.
To ensure a healthy white-tailed deer population, landowners need to understand and provide for their nutritional needs throughout the year. Although deer nutritional requirements vary by season, age, physiological activity and sex, management practices can be implemented to enhance habitats, providing a diversity of forages. For more information on the ecology and management of white-tailed deer in Missouri, see the related MU Extension publications listed on the next page.
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A Four-midable Feat
Historic Scottie Cross Country Girls Win Fourth Straight State Crown
The Glasgow Scottie girls cross country team won its fourth consecutive state title with a commanding performance Saturday – minus their top runner all season, Josie Braaten.
Rachael Zeiger crossed the finish line first for the Scotties with a time of 20:06, followed by Amanda Wolff in 10th place with a time of 20:13. Both girls qualified for All-State with those finishing times. You must be in the top 15 to be All-State.
Emma Fewer for the Scotties crossed the finish line in 16th place, with her time being 20:43. Next was Amanda McDonald in 21st (21:03), Ellen Walstad in 32nd (21:40) and Alex Simenson in 34th (21:43).
The Scottie girls finished first with a total score of 87, with Loyola Sacred Heart second at 153. Josie Braaten, the Scotties top runner all season, had to drop out of the race, unable to finish as after completing most of the course.
Makenna Morley, representing Big Fork, crossed the finish line in first place for Class B schools beating the state record for the fastest time of 16:35.
"Winning that fourth (state championship) was the most amazing feeling in the world," senior Rachael Zieger said. "You could definitely tell we all wanted it and took nothing for granted. The fan support was really great. The Glasgow fans were cheering us on the whole time."
Coach Rod Karst said that "winning was bittersweet. We were all concerned about Josie but yet excited to win. Josie is a tremendous asset for our program, and she always sets a high standard for our team to follow. So, it paid off for us. The other girls stepped up and did what they had to do to win. The girls did a great job!"
This was Karst's 16th year coaching high school cross country at Glasgow as head coach, and he coached junior high two years before that. He has six state championships under his belt for the Glasgow High School cross country team.
The team scores are as follows: Glasgow 87, Loyola Sacred Heart 153, Plains 162, Red Lodge 170, Coal Strip 192, Manhattan 223, Big Fork 258, Cut Bank 292, Malta 296, Roundup 307, Ronan 327, Powell Co.361, Whitehall 369, Lincoln Co. 392, Saint Labre 397, Huntley Project 407, Thompson Falls 495, Saint Ignatius 515 and Columbus 556.
Others present were Broadwater (Townsend), Harlem, Jefferson (Boulder), Joliet, Lodge Grass, Poplar, Rocky Boy, Shelby, Sweet Grass, Three Forks and Plentywood-Westby.
"It takes a lot to be a runner," senior Emma Fewer said. "When our team was called for first place, we weren't just happy for our win – we were happy to see the product of all our hard work, patience and faith. Being there to celebrate it with some of the best people, as well, made it not only one of my favorite cross country moments but probably my favorite high school moment."
Amanda Wolff, a junior who will be returning next year, had this to say: "Every year state gets more and more nerve racking. The pressure was definitely on this year but everyone pushed through it. It was very exciting for me to finally be an All-State runner and to be a part of the team to have the most state titles in Montana."
As for the Scotty boys, they would take eighth place with Matthew Phillips being the top runner for the Scotties, crossing the finish line in 27th place with a time of 17:43. Bridger Sanders would be right behind in 29th place with a time of 17:46. Walker Allen crossed in 44th (18:08), Kasey Seyfert 82nd (19:16), Chase Hughes 126th (20:26) and Ethan Jamba 145th (20:57).
"The boys didn't have the best race of the year, but we did OK," Karst said. "We are young and learned from this meet. We will be back and stronger next year."
Phillips, a senior, said the "boys ran well. We didn't have anyone drop off and have a bad race. We just needed lower second mile times for everyone, and we would have placed better."
Team scores for the boys were lead by Red Lodge with 58 points. Manhattan had 73, Thompson Falls 221, Loyola Sacred Heart 239, Cut Bank 244, Bigfork 247, Broadwater (Townsend) 271, Glasgow 271, Saint Labre 297, Colstrip 313, Ronan, 316, Lame Deer 330, Columbus 351, Shelby 357, Huntley Project 412, Whitehall 429, Joliet 484, Plains 514, Rocky Boy 523, Lodge Grass 556, Jefferson (Boulder) 587, Saint Ignatius 590, Lincoln Co. (Eureka) 611, Roundup 692, and Plentywood/Westby 778. Other teams present were Harlem, Poplar, Powell Co. (Deer Lodge), sweet Grass Co (Big Timber), Three Forks and Wolf Point.


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Back on January 9th I announced a contest here on Reflections. I posted links to the blog/contest at several places on Facebook and several places on Google +. The contest was also mentioned on a Google + hangout of the Legacy Virtual Users Group, of which I am one of the moderators.
Then, I sat back and waited. There were a few entries. Then, over on Facebook we got a discussion (more like a long running fun fest) going on my profile wall and a few more entries arrived. One particular friend had me laughing out loud (that would be travelingdoggie, just for the record) with her entries.
For the record, six of the entrants are people of whom I aware from the blogging social media world, and two others are friends from the RVing world, friends I have actually had the pleasure of meeting in person.
That makes no difference in this contest. Really. I wanted 50 words or less. That actually eliminated a few of the entries. One entrant had multiple entries. There was nothing in my rules against that by the way, the contestant was spot on about that. And, just for the record, I counted the words. I did a actual count, I used Word Perfect to count. (Word Perfect counts every word, even single letter words, such as "I".) On the entries that had over 50 words, I even manually removed the words that were 1 and 2 letters, leaving only words with 3 letters or more (which was how I learned to count words in a manuscript back in the dinosaur days).
Some of the entries were simple pleas, some had style and rhyme. The creativity was impressive!
One entry was published with a bit of hesitation by me, as it contained subtle advertising. I have NO advertising on my blog and I have a clear statement forbidding it as a comment. I broke my own cardinal rule by allowing it. The entry had more than 50 words, quite a few more.
I wanted an entry that pulled at my heart strings. Several did. But, I have to make a choice and believe me, this was a headache creating choice.
This has been fun. I learned lots. And, the winner IS:
Jodi Spade Roessler
I'll contact you Jodi. Congrats!
* Disclaimers, etc. The Legacy web site is here. More about Legacy webinars can be found here. I won this copy in a drawing during the live webinar presentation. I am giving it away, it is my free will decision to do so. Legacy has NOT asked me to do this, but, they are aware I am doing it and have cooperated with me in the mechanics required to transfer my win to the Reflections future winner. I am not an employee of Legacy. I do act as a moderator on the Google Plus community Legacy Virtual Users Group. Said group has no official standing OR affiliation with Legacy Family Tree and/or Millennia. The LVUG community is a stand alone users group, with a goal of helping each other get the most out of Legacy. I think that covers the transparency/disclaimers. I hope!
** I have never done a contest before, I am sure it shows! LOL


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Earlier this week, LG gave us our first official look at the G3 in a brief teaser video. The company didn't really show much of the actual hardware, though, instead giving us quick close-up shots of the G3's rear camera and branding. You know what that means: rumor mill to the rescue!
Today the folks at PhoneArena have shared what they say are official press renders of the LG G3. The image show the G3 in dark gray, white and gold duds, all of which are colors that we've previously heard will be offered. The rest of the hardware lines up with past leaks as well, featuring a thin bezel, rounded rear button setup and brushed effect backside.
The G3 is LG's next major Android smartphone and is expected to debut at an event on May 27. The device will reportedly pack a 5.5-inch 2560×1440 display, 13-megapixel rear camera and 3000mAh battery. So far, the G3 is shaping up to be a formidable flagship, and its super high-res display is sure to garner it some extra attention when it finally hits store shelves.
Which of these three LG G3 models do you think looks the best?


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MERGEweddings necesitaba un nuevo diseño de banner publicitario y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 112 diseños de 28 diseñadores freelance.
word-based graphic. looking for a clean, transparent background, possibly urban glyphed piece for my fashion bridals project. >>> does NOT need to be traditional banner shaped. and does not need to have any additional graphic element besides beautifully aligned type.
marketing specifically to high end, world traveling, ethnic wedding clients... I am currently working on a personal art photography project with brides - taking them them in their wedding gown to dirty, spooky, crazy places like a carnival, ghost town, dark forest, etc. check out some of my recent work at http://mergeweddings.com/
- fancy dresses in surprising places
- MERGEweddings.com(optional tag: the new england fashion bridals project)
The graphic will get face time on my blog and eventually in a book with the photos.
Prize: $125, plus a copy of the book when published.
- Looking for a header image for a blog and possibly a book.
- Square or circle would be great!
- Want a layered file - love transparent background- JUXTAPOSITION: fancy dresses in surprising places
- mergeweddings.com
- optional text: the new england fashion bridals projectPossibly utilizing either a city skyline idea or grungy floral as a design element? Not looking for anything too complicated though... simple, clean, and modern looks desired.
- No clip art looking graphics.
- no shadowed text or super serifs
- no camera icon
- like everybody else says.. nothing kitschy or cheesy.


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I have purchased an Omni nest myself, and have not come across this problem yet (none of my colonies have made it to the nest ), but I think more than a few people have so I think that this could be a good idea.
What I think would be a great idea is to make a sticky on this sub-forum (The AntsCanada Omni Nest Series) entitled "AC Omni-Nest occupancy guide"
Basically it would be a compilation of everyone who has an Omni nest, they could post a reply to the thread saying the species of ant they keep in it, and at approximately how many workers they needed to add another nest.
This would help many noobs, and even pro ant keepers!
Say if an experienced ant keeper decided to keep a new species in an AC Omni nest, they could reference the thread and see how many workers until they need to add another nest. Or find out how long it would be until they needed a new nest.
People could also add how much time it took for them to outgrow the single nest, or even how many workers could feasibly fit in 2 nests, 3 nests and so on.
Anyway that is my idea, I would greatly appreciate feedback and constructive criticism. Thanks for your time!
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One Very Talented and Hilarious Young Magician [VIDEO]
This kid has it all going for him. He can bring a crowd to laughter and amaze them with his intense talent for magic. If you needed a little pick me up to get you to Friday, here it is.
Exploiting his awkward and very dry personality, this kid shows people like David Blane up mixing laughs with his magic. Young Kyle Eschen will get your giggles going while you wonder, "Just how did he do that?"


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BAYOU CORNE, LA (WAFB) - Nearly four months after bubbling was first discovered in the waters of Bayou Corne, state officials are hopeful this will finally be the week they get answers to the question of what caused the sinkhole.
"No matter what happens and what we find in this cavern we still have a sinkhole out here that something caused to occur."
The answer to just what caused the sinkhole may come this week as crews from Texas Brine have now begun the diagnostic phase after drilling into the cavern over the weekend.
"One of the initial tests is the sonar and the sonar of the cavern to see if it's still intact and see if the configuration matches up with the earlier sonar done by Texas Brine," said Assumption Parish director of emergency preparedness John Boudreaux
Numbers that should begin to come in sometime during the week.
"Final reports I'm not sure they may be a week out but preliminary reports and that will start giving us some information," added Martin.
The bubbling on Bayou Corne continues like it did back in May when it was first discovered and while tests results are expected this week, if the cavern proves to be uncompromised, state officials will be heading right back to the drawing board.
"We have discussed it with DNR as well as other state agencies that if indeed it is not, we are back at square one and trying to figure out why we have a sinkhole," said Boudreaux.
"There still is bubbling in the bayou and USGS reports there is seismic activity, so we're still trying to find out what happened and in the mean time we have a sinkhole so we're trying to put all the clues together ourselves," said Martin.
A scenario Bayou Corne residents have been awaiting for nearly two months.
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Many people pray before a serious medical procedure, but one woman held a dance party in the operating room instead.
Right before going into surgery to have her breasts removed, Deborah Cohan, an Ob/Gyn and mom of two, boogied with her surgical and anesthesia teams at Mt. Zion Hospital in San Francisco.
The six-minute-long video of the fete, posted on YouTube, shows Cohan in a hospital gown and bouffant cap and the medical staff dressed in scrubs busting some serious moves to Beyonce's "Get Me Bodied."
Cohan also asked her friends and family to take photos or record videos of themselves dancing to Queen Bee's jam on the day of her surgery and send them to her. She believes they will help her in the recovery phase.
"I have visions of a healing video montage," she wrote on her CaringBridge page. "Nothing brings me greater joy than catalyzing others to dance, move, be in their bodies. Are you with me people?"
Check out Cohan's uplifting video below:


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sb944 wrote:Love the idea of Strava running the challenge, but don't see much likeliness as it's mid December already. They might do a 30 day one or 1 week one.
Had no reply or acknowledgement from them so I reckon you are right. Pity as its a fantastic idea I reckon. I'll go for 130k and try for 150.


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Zoboomafoo "Fearfest" A big thunderstorm hits Animal Junction and Zoboo sees something frightening in the dark. But the scary creatures are just grizzly bear cubs! Martin and Chris tell their lemur friend all about grizzlies and other animals that seem scary - but really aren't.G
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Curious George "Monkey Stagehand/Magic Garden" Bill needs some help behind the scenes of the town talent show and George happily volunteers.G
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Martha Speaks "Martha Acts Up/Ronald Is In" Martha Acts Up - Mrs. Boxwood offers Martha a part in Alice in Wonderland, and Martha is thrilled at her new chance to become a star of the stage. But when Martha finds out what she's cast as, she's horrified. Vocabulary: (E) character(s), motivat(e)(ation), portray(s), psychology, instinct(ual) (I) part, actors, play, line(s), show. D
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The Electric Company "Wicked Itch" Lisa and the gang are making a movie! Will Manny Spamboni insist on making it all about him or will he learn to collaborate with The Electric Company?. D
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WordGirl "Theme Park Wham-Page/Chuck Makes A Buck" Theme Park Wham-Page - Becky and Bob are anxiously waiting in line for their chance to ride The Coaster-- the ultimate new roller coaster ride. The Whammer's enthusiasm for chocolate hot dogs and hi-striker machines at the park could ruin a totally fun day. Will WordGirl forfeit her chance to ride the coaster in order to stop the Whammer destroying the park? Vocabulary Words: Patience, Enthusiastic. D
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Wild Kratts "Cheetah Racer" Chris and Martin announce that no creature or vehicle can travel as fast over the rough and tumble African savannah as the cheetah. Aviva takes the challenge and declares she will build a ground racer that can run even faster than a cheetah. Of course Zach wants to prove that he is a better inventor than Aviva and joins the race. D
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Cyberchase "The Deedle Beast" Digit is pet-sitting in Golftopia, taking care of Dewey, a lovable Deedle Beast. But suddenly Dewey starts going berserk on his daily walks. What's going on?! The kids arrive to help, but how do you figure out what's wrong with an animal that can't talk? The kids begin to see a pattern in the critter's odd behavior - and the plot thickens when they realize that Hacker has moved in right next door. D
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Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman "Look What The Dog Dug Up!" When Ruff digs up a sarcophagus in his backyard, he's convinced it's an authentic Egyptian mummy, and he's also convinced it comes with a curse. He sends the FETCHers to the Museum of Fine Arts to authenticate the artifact, and also to a carbon dating lab to verify the age of the mummy. The kids then go through Tomb, an Egypt-themed amusement park to solve the mystery of the mummy. D
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Nightly Business Report The economy squeezed along in the first quarter, but corporate earnings are firing on all cylinders. New York Correspondent Erika Miller looks at what's behind the disconnect. From Apple to Amazon, an update on earnings season. D
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Need to Know SCOTT SIMON ANCHORS. This week on Need to Know: how the city of Norfolk, Virginia is grappling with massive flooding caused by sea-level rise. An interview about whether the Federal government actually encourages people to build in flood-prone areas, and, An update to last week's investigation into the death of an illegal immigrant a short time after he had been beaten and tased by U.S. D
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Foyle's War "The French Drop, Part 2" Foyle and Sam are led to Hill House where Special Operations Executive (SOE) personnel engage in the art of dirty warfare and train secret agents in murder and de-ception. Foyle interviews SOE members while Sam investigates disturbances at a nearby churchyard. Part 2 of 2G
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Midsomer Murders "Destroying Angel, Part 2" Barnaby and Troy encounter the bizarre village tradition of exposing dark secrets through cryptic Punch and Judy shows as the deaths mount. Part 2 of 2G
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Art in the Twenty-First Century "History" Artists Glenn Ligon, Mary Reid Kelley and Marina Abramovic play with historical events, explore and expose commonly held assumptions about historic "truth," and create narratives based on personal experiences.G
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I saw your add on Craig's list and looked at everything on your website. I was skeptical but after talking to Tom on the phone I ordered the kit. I made 2 complete signs that said Sale in florescent pink. They are very bright when plugged in. I took them over to a new restaurant to show the owner. He loved them. He ordered 4 for $500. (Gyro's, Cheese Steak, Wings, Chicago Dogs) This has tons of potential!
I just completed my first 3 Blazing Window Signs. They are an easy build and look great! It is for a triple sign 36"x50". I dropped the price on this first one to $300. It is for an insurance office. (Homeowners, Auto, Life)
Wow I just got a Business started for less than $200. Hey Tom thanks for answering all my questions.
I built one and showed it around at the Flea Market. I have 6 orders due for next Saturday! My son is going to build them and I will be the salesman. Best $125 I have ever spent
I ordered the instructions for $125. They were in my email inbox in about 15 minutes. I printed out the supply list and went to Wal-Mart and made 2 other stops. I had my first Sign done the same day. I can defiantly see some potential with these.
I bought all the supplies to make 5 of these it came to $137.50 pretty close to the $125.00. I do have some extra banner material though.
Hey Tom you were right beauty shops love these Blazing Window Signs. I sold 4 more today.
The Signs show up great in the broad daylight also. That store that took the 5 Blazing Window Signs I told you about. I drove by last night, man it is so bright!
That rental idea of yours is killer. I am doing $10 a week rent to own 15 EZ payments. Only $10 down. I have total orders for 17 Blazing Window Signs in 9 different locations. Not bad for the first week.
I own a motel and needed a vacancy sign. I ordered the complete kit for $175. It was delivered in 3 days. I had it put together and hung in the office window in less than an hour. It looks great from the highway.
I just got my own business started for less than 150 dollars INCREDIBLE! I am glad I got started before you guys decide to raise the price. I think the Blazing Window Signs business is worth much more than the $125 I paid thanks again.
So simple yet so functional. Now all my friends want to become my business partners LOL.
That was the best 125 dollars I have spent. It's been 2 weeks since I first hit the streets with this. 19 sold so far. My 17 year old son wants to quit his job bagging groceries to be the assembly guy for me.
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The City of Steam dev team has given us 500 Alpha keys so you can get in on their Alpha weekends! If you want an N4Ger's perspective on the game, check out Sephris' blog: http://n4g.com/user/blogpos...
1. Leave a comment below
2. Bonus entry if you change your avatar to something from the game and/or tweeting a link to this page with the hashtag #CityofSteam
3. Winners randomly chosen from the pool of entrants at the close of 24 hrs. Key sent via N4G PM.
1. After getting your Alpha key, head to the City of Steam website here ( http://www.cityofsteam.com/ ).
2. If you would like to support the development further and get some cool swag, head to the Support Us ( http://www.cityofsteam.com/... ) sectoin of the website.
3. Enjoy!
The Alpha test will run on the weekends of July 20-22, July 27-29 and August 3-5, starting on Fridays at 19:00 PDT (22:00 EDT) and lasting until Mondays at 00:00 PDT (03:00 EDT) Keep your key in a safe place if you've received one early. Alpha starts soon!
Each weekend will be chock full of events and activities that will give players a chance to win cool swag and honorary titles. This is an Alpha version, so be sure to help out the developers by reporting bugs on the forum and getting into the strong community. City of Steam relies heavily on community-driven development which results from feedback from players like you!
If you would like to support the development further and get some cool swag, head to the Support Us section of the website.
Note: One account can only activate one Alpha key code.
OVERVIEW OF ALPHA EVENTS As most of you already know, the Alpha test will be spread out over 3 weekends, possibly more depending on how things go along the way. Each weekend will focus on different aspects of the game, which we will notify you of in between weekends, so be sure to keep an eye out for what to look for. We'll also send you a questionnaire to fill out after each test weekend, so please be sure to fill them out to help us refine the game. Your feedback is needed, and very much appreciated! We'll also be adding content each weekend. Indeed, all the more reason to keep coming back to see what's new! New features, quests, contests to win prizes (keep an eye out for more announcements on this), and more! Probably the most notable addition will be for races, they will be added on gradually, as follows:
July 20-22nd – Human Debut We will be testing the four human races in City of Steam and making sure everything is nice and smooth. Play as an open-minded but downtrodden Heartlander, strict and patriarchal Aven, Ostenian with conflicted loyalties, or a harsh but proud Stoigmari!
July 27-29th – Elven Elite Elves enter the mix: play as a stylish and charismatic riven or a cautious and withdrawn draug!
August 3-5th – Greenskin Incursion (Saving the best for last, eh?) Finally! This alpha test weekend you'll be able to play as any of the greenskins – meddlesome goblins, gruff hobbes and burly orcs. Bringing the total to 9 playable races! So don't forget to come back each weekend for a very new experience and be part of the collaborative effort to make sure City of Steam is a great game that you'll enjoy. Don't forget to head to our forums and tell us about any problems (bugs) and/or suggestions you may have.
ABOUT CITY OF STEAM: City of Steam, a full-featured, browser-based 3D MMORPG, transports players to an industrial metropolis that has fallen from grace. Emerging from the ashes of ages past, heroes versed in swordplay, divine harmonies, and the arcane arts seek their fortune in a world beset by countless foes, from dangerous factions to mechanical horrors.
Key Features: While not all of these will be perfectly working during this sneak peek we hope they will be apparent for future tests and give a taste as to what's to come. • Graphics! Sets a new audiovisual standard for browser gaming • Lightweight! Play from any computer without bulky client installation • Big World, Tiny Footprint! Intricate, immersive scenes take up mere megabytes • Gameplay! Hardcore or casual, ten minutes or ten hours • Teamwork! Go it alone or adventure with friends • Flavor! Even the smallest detail is suffused with the history of an ancient world • Customization! Augment weaponry with visible components • Abilities! Each class wields a unique array of stunning combat effects • Backgrounds! Each character has a personal history to explore • Monsters! An extensive bestiary balances raw power with intelligent tactics
Why City of Steam: A New Epoch in Browser Gaming - City of Steam brings a world of industrial age fantasy to life in your web browser with the powerful Unity3D pluginAccommodates any schedule or play style! - Knock out a quest stage in 10 minutes, adventure with friends for hours, or simply explore our richly detailed environmentsExplore the mysteries of an ancient world - City of Steam offers a deep and engaging backstory reinforced by dialogue, historical documents, and mythic enemiesVisuals that scale to any configuration - Environmental effects, real-time shadows, and positional audio sources immerse players with even modest hardware in a new world.
(History & Culture) City of Steam is set on the World Machine, a vast and ancient system of interlocking gears powered by unfathomable energies. Long ago, a race of ingenious conquerors called the Paragons sought to claim those energies for themselves, and destroyed themselves in the attempt. They left behind a shattered world and a complex legacy. Even now, millennia after the Era of Myth, that legacy continues to affect the course of history on the World Machine.. To the races that already inhabited the mechanism - humans, goblins, orcs, and hobbes - they added the charismatic riven, insular draug, and half-mechanical dwarves. Life on the Mechanism has been revolutionized by the study of the Paragons' lost technologies. Airships soar overhead, robotic steamtoilers patrol the streets, and great factories produce weapons wielded by heroes and villains alike.Four great human nations have emerged since the fall of the Paragons: the confederated city-states of the Heartlands, the allied kingdoms of Ostenia, the patriarchal Republic of Avenoss, and the harsh Empire of Stoigmar. At the site of the Paragons' fall lay the City-State of Nexus, a once-great industrial center whose connection to the Era of Myth continues to attract attention from across the Mechanism. Rumor has it that something deep within Nexus has awakened - a secret that will change the world forever.
(Avens Character Art) During the Sneak Peek players will be able to choose from the following classes and 4 races: Draug, Riven, Aven and Goblin that were chosen by a player vote on the City of Steam forums. In the future there will be many more races and several additional classes available.
(Ostenians Character Art) Warder: Heirs to an ancient martial tradition, Warders meet their opponents with righteous fury. They are united in a common focus on personal Duty, unflinching Leadership, and swift, punishing Judgment of enemies.
(Heartlanders Character Art) Arcanist: Armed with state-of-the-art aetheric manipulators, the Arcanist wields the fury of the elements against any enemies foolish enough to approach. A variety of Fire, Ice, and Lightning abilities provide them with a wide array of tactical options.
(Draug Character Art) Gunner: Regardless of whether they stalk individual targets with the art of Sharpshooting, conjure occult effects with Trigger Magic, or utilize the varied abilities of Support Fire, Gunners prove that modern firearms have incredible potential on the battlefield.
(Goblins Character Art) Channeler: Whether they draw from ancient Church hymnals or perform their own compositions, Channelers' powerful melodies move the Mechanism to bring their allies into martial Harmony, restore them with Faith, and punish the unworthy with blinding Radiance.
I'll take one if you could be so kind. It's not really my cup of tea but I know 1 or 2 people that would give it a try.
An alpha key giveaway for City of Steam on a weekend of Summer Steam Sales!?! Have ye gone mad! So. Much. To. Play. The game sounds great and Sephris blog is a good read.


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Cozy Dining Rooms from Our Tours
Given that a dining room is a place for gathering and sharing, "cozy" seems to me like the ultimate adjective and goal for this type of space.
In some cases, paint or wall-coverings do the heavy lifting — consider the moody blue in Image 2, the encompassing black in Image 6, and warm red in Image 10. Otherwise, including details such as wood tones, textiles, upholstery, and rugs can bring warmth and coziness to a space.
1. Pete & James's Natural & Neon Loft
2. Michele & Ryan Tansey's Antiquarian Hideaway
3. Peter & Blaire's "Bohemian Preppy" Seattle Abode
4. Celeste & Nicolai's Modern Art Loft
5. Nancy, Ethan & Ohle's 1903 Cabin in the Country
6. Hallie & Mark's Hip Slice of History
7. Meredith's Historic Farmhouse Dream
8. Johnelle & Brian's Rejuvenated Treasures Home
9. Dana's Bungalow Beautification
10. Mike's Fantasy Addition in the Sky
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WHEN: 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: East Stroudsburg High School North auditorium, 279 Timberwolf Drive, Dingmans Ferry
SYNOPSIS: "Ragtime" is a story about life in America at the beginning of the 20th century. The show illustrates poignant issues of the day — from immigration, racism and politics to industrialization and social upheaval. Historical figures intermingle with fictional characters. The show focuses on three families — one upper-middle class, white Anglo-Saxon Protestant; a Jewish immigrant and his daughter; and a family from Harlem — whose intersecting lives are influenced by the "Ragtime" era's social challenges.
SENIOR CAST MEMBERS: Asha Bryant, Aleeza Canezal, Shoshanah Harris, John Herb Mathew Ingram, Christian Iverson, Lydia Marchesani, Victoria McGrath, Justin Olivera, Aaron Sobers, Brianna Soler, Breon Washington, Chelsea Williams, Dana Williams, Tarah Williams, Brandon Yip
TICKETS: $9, adults; $7, seniors; $5, students
INFORMATION: Purchase tickets by calling 570-588-4420, ext. 2106; at the door; or at the high school main office.


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Twilight fans -- and specifically fans of Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart smooching onscreen and off -- will be happy to know that these two are doing all they can to stay together. We already know RPattz is the kind of romantic who wears floral-lined jackets and truly believes in his love with KStew.
And now it seems Kristen has gotten whatever it was out of her system and she only wants to get it on with Rob ... and this includes career-wise, too. The duo are rumored to be considering starring in a new movie together!
More from The Stir: Robert Pattinson's Dinner With Unknown Blonde Makes It Seem Like He Wants Revenge
Hot! Hot! Hot! They do have some sizzling chemistry on-screen. And let's be real -- both have that something something that could make them hard to resist. I'm not referring to Kristen's indiscretions with her Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders. Well, not really. I don't blame RPattz one bit if he wants to keep Kristen close even when it comes to movie projects. It's not that he doesn't trust her anymore, but ... yeah, maybe he doesn't trust her fully. Or he's scared. When you get burned like that, it stings bad. And forgiveness can happen, but that wound, that insecurity, sometimes needs time to repair. Starring together in a new movie keeps them working together and not on separate movie sets far away from each other.
Being a celebrity and maintaining a strong relationship is hard.
The rumor is that they are looking at remaking Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton's 1965 film The Sandpiper. Lots of love scenes there! Kristen would play an artistic and eccentric single mom whose son gets into trouble with the law and ordered to go to a boarding school to straighten him out. That's where she will meet the headmaster of the school, played by Rob, who is actually married, but the two carry on a steamy affair. It's like revenge (sort of) on film. And get this: The name of the headmaster is Edward. How much do we love Rob when he plays an Edward!!!
I hope this happens. It's Hollywood magic.
What do you think of Rob and Kristen starring in another movie together?
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Summer Entertainment: 10 DIY Travel Games for the Kiddos
Planning a road trip or adventure with your family this summer? Try keeping the kiddos entertained with one of these homemade activities. (They make great gifts too!)
1. Portable Lego Kit, DIY from Mama. Papa. Bubba.
2. I Spy, DIY from Say Yes
3. Magnetic Patterns Book, DIY Say Yes
4. Tic Tac Toe, DIY from Hellobee
5. Travel Bingo Printable, DIY from Say Yes
6. Portable Activity Kit, DIY from Mama. Papa. Bubba.
7. Travel Checkers Set, DIY from Sew, Mama, Sew! via Apartment Therapy
8. Cozy Car Caddy, DIY from Homemade By Jill
9. Pocket Sized Magnetic Fishing Set, DIY from Doodle Craft!
10. Travel Lap Tray, DIY from Pretty Prudent


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Howard Lyle Beaird, 85 Chillicothe, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 201,3 at Life Care Center of Carrollton.
Howard Lyle Beaird, 85 Chillicothe, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 201,3 at Life Care Center of Carrollton.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at Heritage Funeral Home, Chillicothe. A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Sunday. There will be a private family burial.
The family requests memorials be made to Stephen Heil to help with Alynn Heil's medical bills for the treatment of a brain tumor, they may be left at or mailed the funeral home, 3141 N. Washington, Chillicothe, Mo 64601. On line condolences may be left at www.heritage-becausewecare.com.
Howard was the fourth son of Arley Eli Beaird and Gertrude (Harris) Beaird, born January 30, 1927, in rural Livingston County, near Wheeling. On March 31, 1951, Howard married Betty Jo Dawkins at her mother's home in Chillicothe.
Howard was a graduate of Wheeling High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Germany during World War II. He served from November 1945 through September 1948. He was a farmer and business man in Livingston and Linn Counties. He owned and operated the Skelly Truck Stops, Brookfield. He was also formerly a car salesman and police dispatcher in Brookfield. He was a member of the Wheeling Baptist Church, Moila Shrine, VFW, and both the Chillicothe and Brookfield Eagles and Elks.
Survivors include his wife Betty Jo, of the home; son, William Lyle Beaird, Independence; daughters, Nancy Jo Parks (John), Chillicothe, and Linda Carol Chittum (Robert), Willard; six grandchildren, Betsy Lee (Don), Willard Melissa Heil (Steve), Springfield, Bryan Chittum, Willard, Katie Dodd, Chicago Ill., Amy Dodd and Zachary Parks, Chillicothe; eight great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Tilman, and Alynn Heil, Springfield, and Shelly Chittum, Rebekah and Cameron Lee, Ivy Chittum and Easton Chittum, Willard; a brother Cleo Beaird, Blue Springs; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Leland and Lloyd Beaird; nephew Lee E. Beaird Jr.


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An imported lasagne brand has been pulled from Hong Kong shelves
PARIS, Feb 20, 2013 (AFP) - Europe's horsemeat scandal spread Wednesday to Asia where an imported lasagne brand was pulled from the shelves in Hong Kong, as Czech officials ordered similar action on frozen meals mislabelled "beef".
A host of top players have been caught up in the spiralling scandal including Nestle, the world's biggest food company, top beef producer JBS of Brazil and British supermarket chain Tesco.
Hong Kong authorities ordered ParknShop, one of the biggest supermarket chains in the city, to remove lasagne made by frozen food giant Findus, one of the firms at the centre of the scandal.
The product was imported from Britain and made by French firm Comigel.
Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety said the item "might be adulterated with horsemeat which has not undergone tests for veterinary drugs".
"The product was removed from our stores last week following the government's instructions," a ParknShop spokeswoman told AFP.
The chain, owned by tycoon Li Ka-shing, has about 280 stores in Hong Kong and the neighbouring gaming hub of Macau.
A spokeswoman at the government's food and environmental hygiene department said only one contaminated product had so far been sold in Hong Kong.
In Europe, the Czech Republic became the latest country embroiled in the affair, with food inspectors ordering Tesco to withdraw Nowaco brand frozen "beef" lasagne after detecting horsemeat.
The Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority said it had found horse DNA in two samples of the Nowaco meals manufactured by the Tavola company in Luxembourg.
Inspectors "ordered the seller to immediately withdraw the products from its network," the authority said in a statement.
"The producer is Tavola S.A. based in Luxembourg and the importer and distributor is Nowaco," Czech food authority spokesman Pavel Kopriva told AFP. "So it was made by Tavola in Luxembourg and put in Nowaco's packages."
"We are very sorry about the situation and we will discuss the matter with the supplier," Tesco spokesman Jan Dvorak told the CTK news agency, adding the chain had protectively withdrawn the product earlier.
Supermarkets in Belgium, Britain, Denmark, Ireland, Finland, France, Austria, Norway, The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Sweden and Slovenia have all removed meals from shelves.
The Czech authority noted that horsemeat is sold for human consumption in the country, but that if not mentioned on the product label it was misleading to consumers and could lead to a fine of up to three million koruna (118,000 euros, $159,000).
Spanghero, the French firm that sparked the food alert by allegedly passing off 750 tonnes of horsemeat as beef, was on Monday allowed to resume production of minced meat, sausages and ready-to-eat meals.
But the company, whose horsemeat found its way into 4.5 million "beef" products sold across Europe, will no longer be allowed to stock frozen meat.
Under the ban it cannot act as middleman between slaughterhouses and food-processing companies, the situation which allegedly allowed it to change labels on horsemeat from Romania and sell it on as beef.
The firm's sanitary licence was suspended last Thursday after it was accused of passing off huge quantities of mislabelled meat over a period of six months.
Investigators on Wednesday conducted a second day of raids on Spanghero's headquarters in Castelnaudary in southern France, a source close to the probe said, adding they had already seized several documents and copied computer records.
About 60 workers from French company Fraisnor, which produces fresh lasagne, demonstrated on Wednesday in the northern town of Feuchy for state financial aid, saying their sales had dived 70 percent after the scandal.
The company, which manufactures about 700 tonnes of fresh lasagne a month, is on the point of laying off some of its employees.


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Learning may be many things, but at the end of the day, learning is personal, something one does to one's self. Using games to engage students in their learning process makes learning more appealing and is definitely a great way to do revisions. Below are two suggestions which learners can use both in the classroom and for self-study.
Sugarcane is a free educational game, which allows you to create different kinds of games, from matching to categorizing to
ordering and spelling.
Games can be shared with learners with a link or by sending them an email. Here is an example of different games focusing on Classical Music Composers. Teachers too can share their games, see other games which have been already made and edit them according to their context.
Playbuzz is also free, features different kinds of games to make and offerstips on how best to create different kinds of games. Games can also be embedded - always a plus if you have a class blog.
Though not necessarily designed for educational purposes, Playbuzz can be used with learners provided the quizzes focus on their learning context.
Further Suggestions:
Grades, Games and Grammar
Financial Responsibility with Learning Games
Digital Games - a list of suggestions
Games - a list of suggestions


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Edmund S. Muskie letter to the editor, 1971Item 25835 info
Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library
While the no-discharge goal that Muskie and his allied promoted has yet to be achieved, the 1972 Clean Water Act is credited with leading to improved water quality in rivers, lakes and streams.
In the years since the bill passed, agricultural and urban runoff, in particular, have been greatly reduced.
While many were concerned about the costs to industry and to employment, as Muskie's letter to the editor suggests, the bill did not lead to the dire results some predicted.


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