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Back when NASCAR announced that Kyle Busch would receive a waiver, allowing him to compete for a Chase for the Sprint Cup berth by winning races and getting himself into the top-30 of the championship points standings by the checkered flag at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway on Sept. 12, there was a lot of debate regarding whether or not the decision by the sanctioning body to overlook Busch missing 11 races when sidelined by injury was the right call.
I admit, at the time, I thought the decision was a non-factor. After all, Busch re-entered NASCAR competition for the Coca-Cola 600 in such a deep hole, points wise. Also, he had yet to drive a 2015 Sprint Cup car in a competition environment other than in shorter races like the Sprint Unlimited and a Duel race. Remember, his injuries came in the Xfinity Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, the day before he was to compete in the Daytona 500, the Sprint Cup Series official season opener.
Boy, was I wrong. Sure, Busch isn't in the top-30 yet, but he sure is moving toward top-30 territory quickly. After struggling in his first races back, he's won three of the last four races. Race win — check. And how better to make up points than win races? There is the option of leading the most laps. The task of leading laps — check.
I'm rethinking my stance that the row is going to be too tough to hoe for Busch's waiver to matter. I take that back. I'm scrapping that mindset altogether. Now, I'm wondering how soon Busch is going to get into the top-30.
I kind of have mixed feelings on the waiver. There's a part of me that thinks 11 races are just way too many to be missed and still be eligible for a championship. Then again, who doesn't love an underdog story. The guy, basically, gave everyone else an 11-race head start. I think that qualifies him as somewhat of an underdog.
I'll just put those mixed feelings on the back burner. After all, what's the point in trying to sort them out? NASCAR made its decision. It is what it is. I'm just going to enjoy watching the journey.
Lets be real. Busch is going to be in the Chase, like it or not. How many more races do you think it'll take for him to get back into the top-30? Take an online poll.
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By Jairo Rodrigues
Natayha Whaul is relatively new to the drama stage. Only a few years into her new hobby and she has already won a major award. The Scene had the opportunity to chat with Natayha on her life and her persona on the stage.
The Scene: What is it that you really do in the field of dramatic arts?
Natayha: Since I started theatre I've done acting and dancing.
The Scene: When did you start being interested in the dramatic arts?
Natayha: At age twenty during CarifestaX, I actually went to follow a friend to join Carifesta but I ended up joining myself into the acting class.
The Scene: Who/What really pushed you, or motivated you to continue?
Natayha: I realized that due to acting I got to be a bit more open, and Jennifer Thomas and Henry Rodney motivate me to continue.
The Scene: Who do you draw inspiration from?
Natayha: I draw all my inspiration from Jennifer Thomas and Sheron Taylor.
The Scene: Was drama a big thing in your school/household growing up?
Natayha: It was in St George's Secondary but I was never into acting then.
The Scene: So what were conditions like growing up, what was your family life like?
Natayha: I was born to Linden and Elizabeth Whaul on the 29th November, 1989. I have two brothers and two sisters. I'm the baby for the family… I was born at the St Joseph Mercy Hospital Georgetown. I'm presently living with my mom and two sisters, my dad lives in Kenya and my two brothers are married and living on their own.
The Scene: Describe to me and the readers what it is like to be in your field.
Natayha: Acting is very nice. It's where you as an actor/actress get the opportunity to play the role of a character that's different from your way of life… You get to feel how they (character) felt or the different things they went through.
The Scene: What would you say is your most accomplished piece of work?
Natayha: I think my most accomplished piece of work is the play Shoes Blues. Why I say Shoes Blues is because that play was a combination of both acting and dancing. It was the first time I was nominated for best actress. Even though I didn't win best actress 2010 I was happy to be recognized amongst some of the best ladies like Jennifer Thomas, Sonia Yard, Sheron Cadogan Taylor and Simone Dowding, they were in the acting business for years and I was the only newcomer in that category with them.
The Scene: Have you received any awards or acknowledgments?
Natayha: Yes.
The Scene: What and where from?
Natayha: Best actress 2011 for a full length play – Makantali. I was extremely excited.
The Scene: What was the experience like during the production and being given the awards?
Natayha: The experience was great… It took a lot of hard work and time but I had the opportunity of forming a family with the other actors. We shared personal stuff and were able to develop a bond.
The Scene: What do you have planned for the future?
Natayha: I am studying Principles of Business and Accounts, but my heart's desire is to further my studies in dancing and theatre.
The Scene: How would you promote the dramatic and theatrical arts on a national stage?
Natayha: Through local recognition, that is: print, media, discussion and regional acceptance. This means that it would have to go through the school system etc.
The Scene: What would you advice or do to improve the sector?
Natayha: To improve the sector we need more scholarship offers at overseas drama schools, more theatre offering, arts workshops and of course scholars returning to share their knowledge.
The Scene: Tell me about your social life? And what do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Natayha: My social life is very simple. Apart from my studies, acting and dancing I spend all my time at church or with my family and friends, other than that, I am on my Blackberry or sleeping.
The Scene: I know in Guyana it is difficult to earn a steady income by committing oneself to theatre, you must have a 'day job' what is it that you do?
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Beginning Wednesday, Clemson will have less practice and meeting time than Alabama as both teams prepare for the National Championship Game, but coach Dabo Swinney said having to adhere to the 20-hour rule will have no effect on Monday's game.
Clemson begins the spring semester on Wednesday and is limited to a maximum of four hours of meeting/practice time per day. Alabama's spring semester doesn't start until Jan. 13, so the Crimson Tide can practice and meet as much as they like.
"People make a big deal out of that," Swinney said. "First of all, Wednesday and Thursday they've got a little bit more time. Maybe they can have an extra meeting, something like that. Maybe they can do a walk-through in the morning and maybe a little extra film session. But I think at this point, to be honest with you, more isn't better. I kind of believe in the less is more."
Swinney pointed out that the Tigers will not have class Friday, and Clemson and Alabama will have the same schedule leading up to the game once they arrive in Arizona on Friday.
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As for Wednesday and Thursday, he does not believe that it will hurt Clemson's preparations.
"It's all the same Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. That's all the same," Swinney said. "Our guys, they're used to going to school anyway. That's what they do. … They haven't had any problem balancing that type of stuff, so I wouldn't make a big deal out of that. If they beat us, it's not going to be because they had two extra meetings or an extra walk-through on Wednesday and Thursday. It's going to be because they just beat us."
Clemson's players agreed that the rule is not an excuse, but also said it doesn't make sense for one team to have more practice time than another.
"I don't know if it's fair or not, but life's not fair. That's just how it worked out," defensive tackle D.J. Reader said. "I think we're pretty excited to just get after it with 20 hours or whatever, but we'll put our extra time in individually. We won't back off of it because we don't have enough time. We'll get enough time to be ready to play."
Tigers linebacker Ben Boulware said he would not be surprised to see a change in the rule.
"I don't really care. That's the hand we've been dealt, and we've got to deal with it," the junior said. "They'll probably change it in the next couple of years when they figure out it's unfair, but we can't do anything about it this year."
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Teachers around the state are implementing the new Arkansas K-12 Science Standards. We believe that teachers desperately need other teachers as well as follow-up support in order to be successful in this endeavor. The new standards are not like any other standards we have released over the past years. The standards involve a three-dimensional learning approach as well as high rigor and engineering. Just learning to read the standards can be daunting. Participants will work with other science teachers to develop a greater understanding of 3D learning and how science instruction will look in their classrooms as a result of implementing these new standards. This time will also be used to spark discussion through activities and strategies that illustrate the true intention of the Science and Engineering Practices as well as Cross Cutting Concepts that are integral to the research upon which the new standards will be based.
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Great Sigificance of EBook.
What you need is as table internet connection that will enable you to access online where you get to select and buy an eBook that you may be looking for. So in terms of costs related to internet connection you find that you are able to minimize it when you read the book offline .
The following are the importance of eBook. When you download the eBook you avoid the frustration that you would have got could you have gone to your local bookstore and find that the book of your choice is out of stock. Having an eBook in your device is one of the best decision that you can ever have.
Having too many hardcopy books in your home or in the office will require you to have a proper storage facility to store them. you find that with eBook you can carry your entire library with you anywhere you go at any given time.
the eBook store makes sure that they sold their eBooks cheaper being one way of motivating the readers to read more. You can able to work within the means of your budget and get a book to read that will inspire more than what you would have spent .
When you buy an eBook you will not only be saving on your money but also being a part and parcel of maintaining the environment . The eBook has to any link with any toxins substances that might be emitted in the environment which are harmful; to both plants animals and plants .
When you have a hardcopy book you have to flip every page to see whatever it is in it but with the eBook it phase a special feature that do allow you to search anything that you want within that book . The eBook has eased a lot of things, people are no longer carrying notebooks or pens to highlight whatever they have read since all these features are made available in your device.
If you are not the type who like reading so much you can as well opt an audio eBook . You can as well listen to an audio as you continue with your daily routines and this will work perfectly well .
Some eBooks have visual aid that is videos, graphs, charts among others that facilitate easy learning . You find that watching a video is much impressive more than when you have to read a plain text and this even give someone morale to continue reading more .


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Last year I decided to invest in a good quality satchel (or "man-bag"!), one which would look both professional enough to use for work and trendy enough to still look fairly youthful and stylish. I found this bag in a Ted Baker store and instantly loved it. I am a big fan of Ted Baker as a designer and whilst it is not the cheapest brand on the market it definitely offers style to suit either the traditionalist or the slightly loud and funky dresser.
My fashion taste leans more towards the traditional and I really like the fact that this is, for all intents and purposes, a simple bag that is very well made. I like the buckle fasteners at the front, which give it that old fashioned feel to it as opposed to many of the more modern bags which have zippers at the front. Another nice feature is the removable strap which changes the look from a more mature bag carried by its handle to a more city-smart one with a long strap enabling you to throw it over your shoulder.
It also has that genuine leather appeal; the bag is actually looking better as it ages, with the just-off-the-shelf gloss being gradually replaced by a more weathered and blemished appearance which gives it some character.
Looks aside, it is also very practical and can accommodate pretty much everything that I need for work - including my work laptop when I have taken it home on occasion. Inside it has a couple of zipped compartments for loose change as well as holders for pens and mobile phones, which really come in useful.
So overall I am very pleased with this bag: it is definitely made with the modern fashion-conscious professional in mind and I do believe that I have a product that will get better with age and last many years - in that respect I consider it one of my better fashion investments and expect to get good value for money out of it!


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For a 4th time this year RSL will take on the Seattle Sounders on Friday night in the 1st half of their Western Conference Semi-final series. This will mark the 3rd trip for RSL to Seattle this year, they are 1-0-1 in the two matches played at CenturyLink this year, a 1-0 win and then most recently a 0-0 draw. These teams have become very familiar with each other over the last couple of years, and faced each other in the Semi-finals last year as well. That series featured a 3-0 RSL win at Rio Tinto Stadium in the 1st leg and a Sounders 2-0 win in the 2nd leg, which allowed RSL to advance to the Western Conference final last year.
The teams ended the season just a single point apart in the standings, RSL had 57 points to the 56 of the Sounders, RSL had 17 wins and the Sounders had 15, the Sounders pulled off 11 draws, while RSL settled for just 6 draws this year. Both sides were 11-4-2 at home this season, while RSL had the better road record at 6-7-4, while the Sounders were 4-4-9 away from home. So while the Sounders choose to focus on their local "Cascadia Cup" opponents as their top rivals, I tend to believe based on the action on the pitch that along with LA that the Sounds have become one of the better rivals of RSL. As RSL pointed out in their recently released infographic these teams have been over the past seasons two of the more evenly matches sides in MLS.
So what can you look forward to on Friday night?
Key Match Up:
Nat Borchers & Jamison Olave vs. Fredy Montero and Eddie Johnson – This match up is even more interesting as Jamison Olave will be returning from injury and Eddie Johnson will be playing with an injury he picked up last weekend when Seattle took on the LA Galaxy. Johnson and Olave both are guys with amazing speed and fearless on and off the ball, while Montero and Borchers are both crafty players who use skill and a bit of guile to master their positions.
Both Johnson and Montero have found success against RSL in the past, Eddie has 3 goals in 456 minutes against RSL and Fredy has 2 goals and 2 assists in 692 minutes of action against RSL. RSL has put up 14 clean sheets this season (just over 40% of their matches) and a large part of that has been the work of Nat and Jamison one of the most dominant duos of centerbacks in MLS. Watching these four players do battle is going to be enjoyable no matter who you might be cheering for.
Andy Rose – In a case of what might have been, RSL drafted Andy Rose in the supplemental rounds of the 2012 draft for the specific purpose of trading him to the Seattle Sounders for the rights to Leone Cruz. Rose went on to feature in 23 of the Sounders matches this year, including 11 starts, while Cruz was released by RSL mid season. One has to believe it could be very ironic if Mr. Rose were to get some quality minutes in this series, and I have to believe that he may just do that as he is a midfielder who isn't afraid of doing work on the defensive side of the ball.
Paulo Jr. – It has been an interesting season for Paulo Jr. he started out the season playing a major role for RSL as some others were regaining their fitness, then he struggled in the middle of the season (a time which include a short loan to a USL side) and then worked his way back into the mix at the end of the season. While he hasn't shown all of the speed that he had before a series of injuries last year, he has shown a real willingness to do the hard work needed to help his team. The wet and wild turf at CenturyLink might just be something that could play to his advantage.
Hilario Gradeda – All season long MLS officials have often found themselves the center of questionable calls and controversy, to expect that to end when the stakes are raised in the playoffs would be silly. All that players, coaches and fans can hope for is a level of consistency and fairness from the officials who can so easily change the course of a match.
My Prediction:
It seems as if I should be quick to pick a 0-0 draw, the result these two teams ended up with twice in regular season action, but I can't. Too much is at stake for each of these organizations, the Sounders are hungry to prove that they can get beyond the first round of the playoffs, while for RSL this could be the last chance for the core unit to claim some silverware. RSL could see their "top" lineup in action for just the 3rd time this season, that lineup includes 10 guys who were with the team in 2009 when they lifted the MLS Cup in Seattle. For the Sounders only a handful of their players were even in MLS when that happened, so the experience factor has to go to RSL.
RSL have been to the top of the mountain and many of the veteran players know this could be their best shot at getting there again, the Sounders this is year four of their existence and they have had great success on and off the pitch, but they know that in MLS the standard is winning in the playoffs, so the pressure is on. With the knowledge that they have made it to conference finals in 3 of the last 4 seasons, RSL know exactly what they need to do in order to make that 4 out of 5. The Sounders on the other hand picked up their first playoff win last year 2-0 in the 2nd leg against RSL, but it wasn't enough for them to get their first series win in the playoffs.
National TV, a big time crowd, weather, it won't matter what is thrown at these two sides on Friday night, they will both show up and both will be ready. I just think that RSL have the level of confidence and experience that will allow them to do something they already have done this year, pick up a win at CenturyLink, I believe this is going to be a 2-1 RSL win with the team scoring early in the match, the Sounders drawing even in the 2nd half and RSL breaking some hearts with a late game winning goal. Getting the first goal will be critical, as RSL is 14-1-0 when scoring first, the Sounders are even more impressive with a 14-0-3 record, but when giving up the first goal the Sounders are just 1-8-4, while RSL is 3-10-1 if they allow their opponent to score first. Remember that RSL hasn't given up a goal in the first 15 minutes of a match all season, and hold a 10 goals scored to 5 allowed in the first 30 minutes of matches. RSL also has found the back of the net 13 times this year after the clock has hit 75 minutes.
I look forward to being able to catch this match live in Seattle, so if you are there as well look for me and say hi, if not make sure you are watching on NBC Sports to cheer on RSL.
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Chelsea Benson has just twelve weeks to organise her perfect winter wedding. Her family and friends pitch in to help, but sisterly squabbling, issues with money and an Ice-Queen mother-in-law soon threaten Chelsea's plans for her big day. And that's without the firework fiasco... Rescuing Chelsea's dream of a proper family wedding might just take all the magic of Christmas...
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text: Investing in property in any foreign country can be complex and time consuming but Budapest Apartment Service aims to make the process both simple and speedy. Having lived in Budapest for a considerable number of years, Andy and Renata have a wealth of local knowledge which, coupled with their close association with one of Budapest's leading estate agents, ensures that property purchases can be made with confidence and without incurring unnecessary fees or time delays. Acting as an independent local representative, Budapest Apartment Service can advise on legal services, liaise with utility and other service providers and negotiate with sellers and their agents in order that property which meets all of the investor's requirements can be found and an investment income, where and when required, quickly established.


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However, I also enjoy a spontaneous dance scene in non-dance movies. Those moments where the mood suddenly changes, making you smile, adding a touch of fun and combining a memorable boogie with a catchy tune.
Join me as I count down ten of my favourite spontaneous dances in non-dance movies. Many of these you may be familiar with, such as the few classic 80's films, chick flicks, cult classics and comedies.
10. Napoleon Dynamite: Jamiroquai - Canned Heat
Napoleon's dance scene as part of the "Vote For Pedro" campaign, nails the main characters awkwardness perfectly. Napoleon nervously steps out onto the stage in front of a hall of high school students, before launching into a full-blown dance routine to Jamiroquai's "Canned Heat."
For me, I always associate this Jamiroquai tune with Napoleon Dynamite since I first saw it upon its release in 2004.
9. Slumdog Millionaire: Ending Dance
Danny Boyle's colourful underdog tale was a breath of fresh air among the summer blockbuster superhero and action movies back in 2008.
Slumdog Millionaire follows Jamal, a teen who grew up in the slums of Mumbai, India. When Jamal becomes a contestant of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?", he is arrested under suspicion of cheating. Whilst being interrogated, events from his life history are shown which explain why he knows the answers.
With a romance at its heart, Slumdog Millionaire ends in true Bollywood fashion, with a cast collaborative dance to "Jai Ho", which became a chart topper upon the films release.
8. This Is The End: Backstreets Back!
Like Slumdog Millionaire, This Is The End's dance scene falls at the very end of the movie. Beware, spoilers!
When the Rapture has ended and Heaven is filled, the team, upon reforming, think it is the perfect time to party. Cue a 90's throwback dance to Backstreet Boy's "Backstreet's Back", complete with the actual band themselves performing it! This one takes me back to those times when I and other girls would practice dance routines in the playground (yes, I was one of them...).
7. Teen Wolf: Dancing to "Big Bad Wolf"
Love it or hate it, Teen Wolf revels in all its cheesiness in the high school dance scene.
Relishing his new-found fame and popularity as the school's one and only werewolf, Scott (played by Michael J Fox) agrees to come along to the dance as the wolf, and dances to a track especially played for him, The Three Wolf Sisters' "Big Bad Wolf". With a hint of Michael Jackson's Thriller about it, check out that dance routine!
6. Clerks 2: Dancing to Jackson 5- ABC
I love Clerks 2. It nails the comedy and witty dialogue seen in its predecessor perfectly!
Starting out as a simple dance displaying the chemistry between Rosario Dawson's Becky and Brian O'Halloran's Dante to the Jackson 5's "ABC", it soon involves the rest of the characters, and a whole dance troupe.
Clerks fans...look out for Randal's "Wrangle" walk from Clerks 1, and check out Silent Bob's bunches!
5. The Breakfast Club: Dancing in the Library
Recently celebrating its 30th anniversary, The Breakfast Club has influenced countless films, as well as parodied in a number of films and TV shows (such as Family Guy).
The library dance scene comes at a point when we really see each teen bond for the first time, despite their differences and stereotypes. Set to a rocking 80s song, it's a fun little scene that lightens up the tone before the teenage angst and family troubles are revealed.
4. She's All That: Funk Soul Brother
A hit on its release in 1999, She's All That sees Freddie Prinze Jr star as Zack, the high school jock, who makes a bet that he can turn an unattractive girl into the school's prom queen.
The dance scene falls towards the end of the film during the Prom, when the geeky girl had been "turned" into a likely candidate to the prom queen crown. Parodied in Not Another Teen Movie, the dance scene shows that somehow, a whole high school are perfect dancers, who can dance in time to Fat Boy Slim's "Rockafeller Skank." I actually learned this dance (does this make me sad or not?)...
3. Beetlejuice: Dinner Dance to Banana Boat Song
Oh, Beetlejuice. One of my favourite films, and definitely one of the best that Tim Burton has directed.
Featuring a stellar turn from Michael Keaton as "the ghost with the most", Beetlejuice, the dance scene comes at the point when Lydia's father and step mother have guests around for dinner. Beetlejuice possesses each guest (save for Lydia), to sing and dance to the Banana Boat Song. Seriously, who else cannot resist copying Lydia's father's funny spasm to the line "tiny, deadly, black tarantula!"?
2. 500 Days of Summer: Dancing to Hall & Oates
Most of us can relate to the feeling of falling in love, and this scene in 500 Days of Summer sums it up perfectly.
Set to Hall & Oates "You Make My Dreams", Joseph Gordon Levett kisses his girl goodbye before setting off on his way, passing jolly people down the street, shaking hands, waving hello, before finally setting into a dance routine...complete with cartoon birds for that Disney touch.
1. Get Over It: Opening Credits
One of my favourite chick flicks, Get Over It is full of laughs, fun and vibrancy. The opening credits scene just sets the tone for what is to come.
In the credits, Berk (Ben Foster) has just been dumped by his long-term girlfriend, and is making the miserable journey home with a box of his belongings. Behind him, the band Vitamin C starts playing "Love Will Keep Us Together", whilst a rag-tag ensemble of binmen, a bride and groom, postman and others start to join in with a full blown dance routine that would sit perfectly in a musical. What makes this so ridiculous and funny is that the whole time, Berk is oblivious to the dancing going on behind him. Check it out below!
Honourable mentions: "Jingle Bell Rock" in Mean Girls, Omri's dance in Little Miss Sunshine, Marty's moonwalk in Back to the Future Part 3, "Putting on the Ritz" in Young Frankenstein.
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These were really Nice, very well made Pictures. I have gone through the Whole art Collection, you do have some great ideas here. And a great taste in Music too, the bands you have mentioned are among the ones i listen to too :) Great work!
This is gorgeous, really Nice Choice of colors, much atmosphere in the Picture :)
Getting goosebumps is normal yes, i Guess not getting goosebumps is abnormal!! Really Nice Picture, kind of mysterious With a lot of atmosphere.
(I apologize for not reviewing sooner; I've been under the weather these last few days.)
Maglor, yes I could totally see him giving Finrod a look like this if Finrod had been sent to fetch him 'home.' I will always consider the way you write/imagine Maglor to be inspirational.
That is a stunning piece of Finrod! I especially like the eyes of the man behind him, they're like stars. Wow. Who is that by the way? Beren? Finrod looks very casual in his dress and yet intense in his expression as he's reaching out (his hand is very well done as well).
"At some point (here be Beren!) Finrod had the urge to prove he was worth of being called a Noldor."
I think this is an amazing point. He was as much a Noldo as he was a Teler and a Vanya, and that mixed heritage much have affected him. He'd chosen the Noldor when he went into exile, but I see a lot of Teleri in him with his wandering spirit and the Vanyar in his love of deep debating, and he would have been aware of these things. And I agree with you completely that he was never a great general or war leader (nor even the best king the Noldor saw). And yeah, that probably would have affected his self-worth, especially in the family he came from.
Author's Response: The man behind Finrod was supposed to be Barahir, since the fic I originally made this for dealt with him. Right now the man stands for nearly every descandent, who wore the Ring of Barahir. Finrod's casual look the the reason, why I finally got through to him. I couldn't imagine he would wear even light armor, when he was living inside a city. Of course he has influence, he is the King, but I see him as someone who had been more a celebrity than an political figure in Valinor. The distance between him and Finwe (spoken in line of succession) is simply too great. His mixed heritage makes him a good person to deal with ethnical groups. But I cannot imagine him to wade through orcblood and trudge through over corpses like it's a life calling. Usually it's not condemnable, but - as a friend of mine put it - with Maedhros around nearly everyone else probably suffers from an inferior complex. Something Maglor I can't see capable of feeling, with his family and the fact he overcame the lure of the Silmaril.
Wow, the coloring, the smoky tendrils, all perfect! I love the way Fëanor is looking back over his shoulder, as if we're the one he's leaving behind, and he's got a little smirk on his lips and I can completely see this as Fingolfin's last glace of him on the ships sailing away.
And then the quote at the bottom is just so Fëanor, so perfect for this moment in time! Great work :D
Author's Response: Thanks. I agree with you, the Feanor in this picture is one of my best. Often I think he should feel something like regret for leaving Fingolfin behind, but in the same it fits more for him to say: "Earn it. Come and get me." Losgar was a consequence of the fact that Feanor killed at Aqualonde. In his eyes, Fingolfin must find a way on his own, if he wants Feanor to respect him.
Wow, I like this very much, Mangacrack! It's very vivid!
Author's Response: Thanks, it's different from what I usually do, so thanks.
Oh, wow - just rip my heart out! Fingolfin! ;__;
Author's Response: Comfort yourself with the thought that a franatic Feanor is waiting at the threshold.
Oh, dear Fingolfin... he looks so lost... *deep sigh*
Beautiful drawing!
Author's Response: Yes, it is a long way back to the safety of Mandos Halls.
Okay, picturing the fëanorians as some kind of secret agents made me laugh too hard. And it actually gave me an idea for a story... (if you don't mind?)
Lovely drawing as always! :D
Author's Response: Go ahead! I love to spread ideas around. And wasn't there a story once, where the Silmaril were nuclear weapons? Feanor would love all the futuristic stuff. But I'm a little afraid what happens, when he gets his hands on electricity.
Awww, so melancholically beautiful...
Lovely! I like the way the robe catches in the breeze.
Oh, there's a lot of sadness in this!
Looks dark... It's probably not a balanced relationship indeed xD Lovely drawing as always!
I didn't even know there was art on this site until I clicked your collection from the most recent menu. I really like your work in general, but this unsung hero is definitely my favourite. It's incredible how strong his expression is, while you used only so few lines! Keep up the good work!
Author's Response: Thank you. And: you can include pictures inside your text with with some basic html. Simply put: It's a sweet feature because I often struggle with writing in english.
This is not how I imagine Turin, but it doesn't matter. It's an excellent picture!
Author's Response: I was inspired by his "elven like beauty". I'm aware that he is suppost to be more manish, but thank you.
This is great!
well, it was worth it, they look great, so expressive.
I love those intense eyes.
Author's Response: You have no idea how happy this makes me. I actually recreated them twice, because they look odd.
Your version of Turin is impossibly attractive. Seriously, I'm drooling. (And he has nice hair. I always pictured him on overall as more messy-looking, with Saeros criticizing his hair and everything... but your version has me convinced!)
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Love this, it has such realistic perspective... Really beautiful!
Author's Response: I admit that I used a photoreference, but thanks.
Pokemon!Glaurung is way too adorable xD
Author's Response: I'm fond of dragons and there's a shortage of love for them in the Tolkien Words. Hopefully Smaug will change that.
Awesome art!
I'm not sure if this is canon, but I've read in some fics that the Avari have darker skin than the other elves.
Author's Response: Thank you. Personally I think that there should be small differences, when they are classified as seperate ethnical groups.
this is a beautiful, atmospheric piece! :)
Author's Response: Thank you so much. I aim for such compliments, they tell me I succeded.
That's a really good, powerful piece, Mangacrack
Author's Response: Thanks. It's the third or fourth attempt of drawing remnants of the First Age.


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New to the ISOC webcast production this year will be an
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Ski The East, Meathead Films, and Jay Peak Video are proud to present the First Annual Ski The
East Freeride Tour (STEFT). The mission of the STEFT is to synchronize the Eastern freeride
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Previously, four eastern resorts hosted freeride events that were independent of one another. By
establishing the collaborative STEFT, we've created the ability to integrate International Free
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additional awards including $100 cash to each event's winner, and a string of Ski The East-style
après parties that celebrate each competition and the tour collectively. The STEFT will also help
facilitate event awareness on a larger scale through garnering mainstream print, television, and
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Among other prizes and recognition, the STEFT overall point winner will be awarded
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Matthew Windey is paving the way for Latin American social media stars everywhere
Matthew Windey is paving the way for Latin American social media stars everywhere. His insanely popular Instagram account, the Colombian comedian is taking Miami by storm (or by 'wind' -- get it?). And whether or not you're fluent in Spanish, Windey's talent and presence are understandable -- the smile he'll put on your face translates into any language!
The editors at AOL.com were lucky enough to sit down with Windey at South by Southwest to chat about his career, his inspirations and what lies ahead!
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What's your biggest social media platform?
Instagram -- I have 650,000 followers.
Wow, that's impressive! And how long have you been doing that?
For 2 years.
That's cool, that's the perfect time because that's when Instagram started blowing up. So how do you decide this is the time, this is the place?
Well, I started off in Vine with, like, 375,000 followers and I started making comedy videos in Spanish when the platform started getting bigger in Latin America. So yeah, I actually merged my followers from Vine to Instagram.
So that allows you to do way more?
Exactly -- I can explain my story a little bit before or after. So I can make the joke a little bit longer.
And when did you realize that social media would be a huge part of your career?
Once I got my first deal with a brand, I thought this might get bigger and bigger to be my career.
And how far into your career was that?
About six months, a year. I quit my job about a year and a half into it. I worked in the family business -- sales management, and I studied cinematography.
So what's your advice for a successful short film?
If you want to do content on the Internet? Keep it short and interesting, and do relatable stuff.
So how much engagement do you get from these? How do you decide how much to do in English versus Spanish?
Well, I have 30% of my followers in the United States, but I figure that because the content is in Spanish that they're Hispanic Americans. So yeah, basically I do most of it in Spanish -- like 80%-20% -- and the content that I do in English I think my followers will know and understand.
And beyond social media, what are your passions?
Well I studied film, I actually am producing my first feature film this year. I just finished writing the script two weeks ago, I'm producing the movie in Colombia in June.
Wow, congratulations! How do you adapt your videos for all of your different platforms?
I basically shoot the video on my phone, and then I edit the same joke on the different platforms, so for Facebook I do 30 seconds, for Instagram I do 15 seconds and for Vine I do 6 seconds. So it's basically the same idea spread out through all the social medias.
Got it! Do you have anything else you'd like to add?
I wish brands that have their deals done in Latin America, they should believe in us more. Because they believe in the American market instead of the Latin American market.
How do you plan to change that?
Well, everything happens later in Latin America, so if Vine gets popular in America, it'll be popular in Latin America 6 months later. So I think it's evolving, I think in the next year or so more brands are going to be involved with influencers.
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Honesty can be the most daring statement of all. If you're Fausto Puglisi, the Sicilian designer known for embellishing daring party dresses and outré jackets with rococo gold medallions worn by the likes of Kanye West, describing your ideal Saturday evening as at home in the company "of ladies that embroider my designs" certainly causes a stir. Plaid sleeves rolled up and perched in front of his punk-inspired fall pieces for his fourth namesake collection, which has been making waves here in Milan this week, the new creative director of Emanuel Ungaro is poised to surprise Paris, where he's set to unveil his first collection for the fabled French house during Fashion Week.
Rather like his perfect night in, hidden between a fuzzy red-and-black check wool bomber, sexy slashed gowns, stripey knits, leather biker jackets with tartan touches, and a standout black lightweight wool coat with bold gold zippers are other surprises: Pretty—though naturally thigh-skimming short—flippy frocks, one in a wonderful bright sunny lemon hue. The gentle Sicilian designer describes them as the bambolina (doll) dress. Puglisi bashfully reveals plans to include some similar styles in his debut Emanuel Ungaro collection, ensuring the sleeveless dress could soon become as recognizable as those Baroque-and-roll pieces beloved of the pop world. "What I want to do, and what I hope will come out, is a collection that is extremely clean," he adds amidst crowds of well-wishers at Spiga2—the Dolce & Gabbana–owned emporium that stocks his designs alongside other young talent like Andrea Incontri—on Saturday night.
Puglisi's utmost respect for craftsmanship and his Sicilian heritage evidenced in his embellishments produced by artisans in his Messina hometown led him to Paris. He recalls visiting Marie Antoinette's former residence in Versailles. "In her bathroom I saw all these amazing gold medallions. It was a sign—I felt at home," he says. It's a European house-warming party we're looking forward to attending.


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The quest to simple parenting means we're all on the lookout for new tricks and tips that will help us lighten the load. And while some parenting hacks are worth their weight in gold, others … not so much. You be the judge of these weird life hacks we think parents can do without. Scroll down to see them all.
1. Crib Turned Desk Hack
We're calling the bluff on this ambitious DIY project that involves transforming your crib into a cute workstation/desk for your kids. Hey, putting it together in the first place was complicated enough, amirite?
2. Dental Floss Cutting Hack
We're putting money on the fact that if you've got cake, you've got a knife to cut it with. And since knives seem to make quick work slicing up that birthday cake you made to celebrate your kid's big day, we're just saying "no" to substituting dental floss as a cutting tool. Why fix it if it ain't broke? You can check out food prep hacks worth your time by clicking here. Disclaimer: this actually does work great on cheesecake, but for birthday cake? Nope.
3. Peanut Butter Spreading Hack
If you count "torn bread" as a legit parent concern, then this peanut butter hack, dreamed up by food blogger Bev Weidner is for you. But if other worries top your list, we invite you to chuckle alongside thousands of parents in the Twitterverse, as they grapple with the necessity of this questionable time saver.
4. Plastic Egg Sucker Saver Hack
We're not convinced saving a dime store sucker is worth the time it takes to make this hack happen. It requires parents to drill a hole in a leftover plastic egg, and then keep it handy for those moments when your kids decide to cast off their half-eaten sucker. This is one of those situations that's just as easily remedied by throwing the sucker away or sticking it in a plastic baggie.
5. Toilet Paper Roll Hack
Sure your tots love to roll the toilet paper out onto the floor at every chance they get. But we're not persuaded that securing it with a rubber band is any easier than closing the door to mitigate the mess. We'll pass on this hack that can lead to bigger problems when you've really got to go!
6. Ketchup Bottle Batter Hack
Let's face it: the kids are hungry and pancakes are on the menu. The trouble of pouring the batter into that small ketchup bottle opening will take up more time than you need to put into this. It's pancakes. Plus, there's always that chance you might end up with an extra dash of condiment in your breakfast. While this hack can be handy if camping (but you could just buy an empty condiment container with a wider mouth...), we're thinking it's just not worth your time. But if you're up to the challenge, check out this how-to on wikiHow.
7. Laundry Basket Sled Hack
Just because you use it to cart your kids (and dirty laundry) up and down the stairs doesn't mean your laundry basket should double as a sled on a snowy day. Especially when a simple saucer sled works ten times better than a clunky plastic basket ever will. Want a real laundry hack? Check this out!
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By 8 p.m., the long benches inside Hacker-Pschorr's tent at Munich's Oktoberfest had ceased to be pieces of sitting furniture. By this time, they were long, slender dance floors, packed with young locals dressed in traditional lederhosen, chanting "Ein Prosit," and clinking glasses with abandon every 15 minutes or so. This is what Oktoberfest is really about.
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Perfumers don't compose perfumes, instead they "write" them. It's an interesting choice of verb. If you are one of those people who regard perfume as rather like cooking, then this idea will probably not appeal to you, but it is part of the industry, especially in France where fairly or unfairly, the metaphor for "cooking" in perfumery also exists but in a pejorative sense. A chemical brew is known as a "soup" and these comprise the majority of releases on the mass market. Something may be cooking or stewing at the big oil production houses , but isn't being conceptualized, most product has no discernible plot beyond, "Make the sale!"
However perfumers themselves who are concerned with more than the fiendish difficulties of scenting detergent or soap, have a little more leeway, and for them the idea of ideas becomes feasible, even defensible. You get Frederic Malle's "Editions" de Parfums, for all the world like Hachette or Gallimard. Continue reading


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My Communications experience includes being a Writer for the Internationally broadcast educational television series "Survival English" which teaches English and is produced by Fuji television and shot in New York. I've also worked on various films in the capacity of Writer, Researcher, and Actor, working on projects whose causes I thought needed a voice, including the documentary film "Apartheid a Proposal for Torture" for Channel Four London.
A Real Estate Negotiator
My Real Estate experience began in 1988 as a Real Estate Negotiator in New York City for the Shopco Group, and then for the Hahn Company in La Jolla, California. I returned in the late 1990's to the Lakes Region to raise my family in the same beautiful area where I was raised. Since then I've been raising my son who has been on the water since we arrived, whether it is swimming and fishing for much of the summer or playing hockey from September to Spring.
I've been privileged to help many new Lake Region residents find wonderful properties that have made a positive transition in their lives.
I'm a graduate of The Holderness School in Plymouth, New Hampshire and have a B.A. in English Literature from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, and graduate degrees in two subjects. My Grandfather originally bought Lake Winnipesaukee property after falling in love with Lake Winnipesaukee as a young man. He worked and traveled all over the world, but Lake Winnipesaukee was his favorite place to be.
Years later, my father, who'd discovered Lake Winnipesaukee as a Lakefront Counselor at Camp Idlewild, eventually left his work in Weston, Massachusetts to raise his family in his favorite place in the world, New Hampshire's Lakes Region.
Lake Winnipesaukee and Squam Lake have kept many wonderful friends and my extended family together for generations. I've found homes for buyers in almost all Lakes Region towns, from Holderness to Hebron. I'd love to help you in your real estate search.
Our Lakes Region Realty Group Team
Our Sales Manager has many decades of experience practicing Lakes Region real estate transactions, as well as decades of experience building custom homes. He has also developed subdivisions on and around Lake Winnipesaukee. He is always available to lend his expertise.
Our offices will be an invaluable tool throughout your home search, whether it is in evaluating the market, understanding home inspection results, or various matters related to selling and buying homes in the Lakes Region.
We have decades of experience working with local Attorneys, Environmental Scientists, Septic Designers, Electricians and numerous other Lakes Region professionals. Our long term relationships with these experts are here to help make the purchase of real estate as enjoyable as possible.
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The home you're looking for may be one that I've already seen! Whether or not it is already on the market, our Lakes Region NH office has more than twenty five full-time Realtors. We're well equipped to help you find the property you seek, whether it is your first home, retirement home, or something in between. Please tell me about the home you seek. I'd love to help you find it!
While most of my transactions have been in the immediate area where I was raised, Meredith, Center Harbor, Moultonborough, and Tuftonboro, I expose my buyers to as many different towns as possible to help them discover the area that they will love the best. I have represented dozens of Home Buyers and Home Sellers of fine properties throughout the New Hampshire Lakes Region.
Nicole Watkins
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Slow day at work. Most people are either out in CA for the Grammys, or stayed home because of the pending storm. Wish I could have stayed wrapped up in bed this morning.
Did the Max Interval Circuit last night, and it was definitely intense. In only the second round of the first set I found myself frustrated. I felt challenged and a little defeated and unaccustomed to a lot of the new exercises, but I pushed through. Looking at the schedule, this week seems to be the most difficult of Month 2. If I can get through the next 5 days, I can get through it all!
In this down time at work, I wanted to share a recipe I made last week and didn't have time to post. I forgot to take a picture, but I'll take one next time I make this recipe!
Tempeh Sloppy Joes (3 servings)
8oz of tempeh, crumbled
1/2 of an onion
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 Tbsp oil
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp ketchup
2 Tbsp BBQ sauce
1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups of water
Combine tomato paste, ketchup, bbq sauce, vinegar, and dry ingredients in a bowl.
Add oil to a medium sized sauce pan on medium high heat. Add garlic and onions. Stir for about 2 minutes, until they start to brown a little and the onions start to get soft. Add in tempeh. Saute for about 5 minutes, until tempeh starts to cook and brown. Add in the tomato paste mixture and water. Let simmer until the water has mostly evaporated, about 10-15 mins. You may want to add a little extra ketchup or bbq sauce, depending on your tastes.
I also made a super simple coleslaw with this. It was about a cup of shredded cabbage (I used red because it's what I had in my fridge) 1 shredded carrot, 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 Tbsp light mayo (or vegenaise if you prefer) 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.
And that's all! Throw on a bun of your choosing and enjoy!


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9 Of 48
The scale of the disasters in China and Burma –like the tsunami of 2006– challenge our ability to actually understand what has happened in those places.
When we read that 10,000 school children died in the China quake, that's an awful number, but also an abstract one.
Nine fourth graders survived in a class of 48, part of which was photographed in June.
A 5.8 aftershock struck China today, imperiling relief workers and raising concerns over the already weakened infrastructure of the region.
As noted on the radio show since the quake occurred, Caring for China is a Christian organization that runs orphanages and clinics in the region devastated by the quake. CFC has established an earthquake relief fund which you can be assured will be managed efficiently and with immediate impact for the relief of the victims. CFC has been in the area for a quarter century, and its leadership and staff is first rate. You can donate online here, or you can send a check to:
Caring for China
3300 S. Fairview
Santa Ana, CA 92704


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Sat, Jun 9, 2007 | By Hugh Hewitt
"Hitchens Wrong about Q, Hell (Twice), Nag Hammadi, Canon, and Tampering"
Christopher Hitchens often changes the subject in a radio or television interview when confronted with a point he prefers not to argue. That is a device common to excellent debaters.
But the written word can't move once it is committed to paper, and Mark Roberts is unraveling Hitchens' arguments from god Is Not Great. His most recent post displays more errors on Hitchens' part. The list has now reached nine, with six more to be added on Monday. All of these errors occur within the 20 pages in which Hitchens "deals" with the New Testament.
For a full length defense of the reliability of the Gospels, get Roberts' new book, Can We Trust The Gospels.


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Review: Apple's redesigned, late 2009 13-inch MacBook
Apple's new 13-inch MacBook delivers a lower cost option to the company's MacBook Pro line of aluminum notebooks, while providing a similar unibody construction, much improved display, glass trackpad, and environmentally friendly design.
Position in the MacBook family
The new 13-inch MacBook brings the company's "white plastic" model in line with the rest of its notebook offerings, but remains distinguished from the 13-inch MacBook Pro by its slightly larger and heavier polycarbonate body, limited upgrade options for CPU and RAM, and a few significant missing features: no FireWire, no backlit keyboard, no SD card reader, no external battery level indicator, and no IR receiver for using an Apple Remote.
Previous versions of the lower-end MacBook cut costs by supplying a whimper GPU or video output options and supplying a slower processor, but today's version uses the same NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics chip supplying the same output display features, and supplies the same 2.26GHz Core 2 Duo processor with a 1066MHz front side bus and the same 2GB of fast DDR3 RAM as the entry level MacBook Pro. The new MacBook also delivers a much improved, LED backlit display that's much closer in quality to the 13.3-inch MacBook Pro.
This makes the new low end of Apple's notebook lineup a compelling buy for users who want to spend less but don't want to end up stuck with a much less capable machine. For users willing to spend more, the 13-inch MacBook Pro offers a variety of options including a faster 2.53GHz processor option and up to 8GB of RAM expansion; the white MacBook is limited to a maximum of 4GB of RAM.
The new MacBook also now comes standard with a larger 250GB, 5400 rpm hard drive, with options to upgrade to a 320GB or 500GB disk. The new MacBook is still $999, and it's cheaper than the MacBook Pro line for clear reasons, but its a better deal than ever as Apple's entry-level notebook.
Unibody design changes
The new MacBook's unibody construction not only provides a tighter fit and finish, but also provides the same 60 watt-hour battery that is sealed into the case rather than being designed to pop out for replacement. The new integrated battery means the MacBook now delivers up to 7 hours of "wireless productivity," an exceptionally long capacity for a notebook and particularly an entry level model. A two-hour DVD played through twice before the machine shut down; that's a hair over four hours of continuous DVD-spinning, sleepless uptime on a single charge. In more normal use, where the machine can idle the processor, spin down drives, and fully use its battery saving technologies, the seven hour maximum looks attainable.
The integrated battery also means there's no covers or latches on the bottom. Instead, the notebook's bottom is finished with a lap heat-insulating, rubberized surface held in place by eight screws. Apple says the battery is rated to last through 1,000 charging cycles before its performance begins to wane, around five years or about as long as the system's life span.
After the battery begins to fade it can be replaced, but the company says it should last about as long as three conventional laptop batteries, which it touts as a significant edge in environmentally friendly sophistication. However, the new MacBook doesn't have a physical integrated battery indicator like the MacBook Pro models, so if you want to know how much life you have left, you'll need to have it on to check the menu bar indicator.
While the aerodynamic curves of the body styling are new, it builds upon design cues from the original MacBook introduced in 2006 as Apple's first Intel Mac: a recessed keyboard frame that backs the keyboard into the top surface of the machine, allowing the lid to shut without the screen hitting the keys; a lid that shuts with magnetic attraction rather than using physical latches; and an internal layout that locates its ports along the left side and places the optical drive in the top-right corner.
The white plastic used in the new MacBook design is glossier than ever, with an almost wet look on the top cover and palm rests. This will defiantly show smudges and scratches, particularly when light glances off its shiny surfaces, although the white color tends to hide any minor scuffs in general use. There's no black version this time around, as a dark machine this glossy would look terrible almost instantly. Don't expect this machine to stand up to scratches any better than the backside of an iPhone.
Like the aluminum MacBook Pros introduced last year, the MacBook's display lid and hinge is similarly built tighter and stronger, resembling the design of the MacBook Air. The case is a bit thinner than the previous model, but its rounded corners give it a cleaner, thinner, and more solid feel and appearance. The lid has no 'bounce flop' when adjusting the viewing angle. The lid also opens significantly wider than the previous model, another welcomed change.
The MacBook lid doesn't have the same "fall shut" problem we discovered on the aluminum models, so if you hold the body perpendicular to the ground, its lid won't fall shut by gravity. With Apple's earlier unibody notebooks, if you're laying in bed and hold the screen closer for examination, the lid will fall shut and smack you in the face. The new MacBook lid offers more resistance to closing; its open screen will stay open when held at any angle. The new lid design closes with a more pleasing, smooth action and shuts precisely with an invisible magnetic latch action that sticks the lid shut but offers no resistance when you want to open it.
The new MacBook is 4.5 lb (2.0 kg) and its body is 0.95 x 12.78 x 8.94 inches (24.1 x 325 x 227 mm). The previous white MacBook body weighed in at a slightly heavier 5.0 lb (2.3 kg) and was a little thicker at 1.08 x 12.78 x 8.92 inches (27.5 x 325 x 226.5 mm). There's no longer an IR receiver, only a sleep indicator light on the front right edge.
On page 2 of 3: The glossy LED-backlit screen; and The keyboard and trackpad.


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Hamas continues to launch rockets from Shifa Hospital
Watched two rockets fired toward Israel from near al-Shifa hospital, even as more bombing victims were brought in. Not over yet. #Gaza
— John Reed (@JohninJerusalem) July 23, 2014
The only chance there is to clean out Hamas is to clean out Shifa. One goes with the other.
Labels: civilian casualties, Gaza City, Hamas rockets, human shields, Operation Protective Edge, Shifa Hospital


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School clears coach, baseball program of foul play
The Scarborough High School administration has completed its investigation into whether the baseball program broke Maine Principals' Association rules when it began organizing an off-season training program at the Edge Academy in Portland.
The issue came to the attention of Scarborough High School Principal David Creech last week after he received an anonymous letter about the off-season training regimen. Also included in the correspondence was a letter Todd Welsh Sr., boosters vice president, sent to Scarborough baseball players alerting them to the off-season workout plan he was designing with varsity baseball coach Ryan Jones, who works part-time at the Edge Academy.
Creech, as high school principal, has the responsibility to interpret and enforce the sports season policy, met with Superintendent George Entwistle and Athletic Director Mike LeGage after receiving the letter.
LeGage led the investigation, which started Wednesday, Nov. 20 and wrapped up Tuesday, Nov. 26.
"Based on Mike's investigation, we determined the Scarborough varsity baseball coach and the Scarborough baseball program was not involved in any inappropriate activities or inappropriate actions," Creech said Tuesday afternoon.
While Jones and the baseball program were cleared by the school, Welsh and the boosters were not. Creech said Welsh sent an "inappropriate letter" and "misrepresented the high school baseball program."
Welsh has since authored a letter of apology, indicating that he did not talk to Jones about the proposed workout, nor did he consult with Jones, LeGage or the boosters prior to sending out the email correspondance to players.
"This was sent in an effort to provide information about a training program for our athletes," Welsh wrote. "It was not my intention to push anyone into this program and the coach was not involved. The language I used in my email was an effort to encourage involvement, at no time have I had any conversation with Coach Jones about out-of-season training. I want to publicly apologize to coach Jones for writing this email in a way that was perceived to be information coming from him—it certainly was not."
"It is important to acknowledge my mistake, but I hope the boosters and Scarborough baseball community can move forward in a manner that promotes a culture of support, empathy and kindness as we work cooperatively to help our children reach their full potential," Welsh went on to write.
Welsh's winter training program recruitment letter, indicated players would be "throwing, fielding, ground balls, base-running, playing out game situations" on Saturday afternoons from Jan. 11 to March 29. The players "will be working on hitting in the cages getting instruction and feedback to help them grow at the plate."
The letter indicates priority would be given to "players that were in high school last year" and that Welsh hoped that "we get a solid turnout from all the eligible Scarborough High School baseball players for the 2014 season.
Creech said the administration "interpreted" Welsh's correspondence with players, "as an MPA violation."
A copy of LeGage's findings, Creech said, has been shared with the MPA's interscholastic management committee.
"Unless the MPA decided we need to take further action, we consider the investigation now closed," Creech said.
MPA executive director Dick Durost said he is reserving comment until LeGage's report is in hand.
"We have not received their report yet, including any action they might choose to take," he told the Leader in a Nov. 27 email. "Until we receive that report, we will have no further comment."
While the MPA is holding back on comment now, Mike Burnham, an assistant director of the MPA, called the winter training program letter a "blatant violation of the sports season policy," in a Nov. 20 email to the Leader.
Violations of the policy occur when schools "permit a team or individuals to play or practice a sport outside the sport's season through use of high school equipment including facilities, provision of transportation by the school or school-affiliated organization, or use the school name for out-of-season activities."
Booster groups, according to the MPA, "are an extension of the athletic program and, therefore, are subject to the restrictions of the sports season policy."


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Game Added by Matt Gentile
Show Game Panel +
- Cheat mode
At the main menu, select the "Dropship" option, then enter one of the following codes to activate the corresponding cheat function. Repeat a code to disable its effect.
Captain's armor
Enter "17013214" as a code to unlock the Captain's armor.
Black Widow auto-pistol
Enter "13374877" as a code to unlock the Black Widow auto-pistol.
Chrome assault rifle
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User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (X11; U; Linux i686; en-US; rv:1.6)
Gecko/20040209 Firefox/0.8
Description of problem:
$ python
Python 2.2.3 (#1, Oct 15 2003, 23:33:35)
[GCC 3.3.1 20030930 (Red Hat Linux 3.3.1-6)] on linux2
Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information.
>>> import gnome.ui
>>> quit
'Use Ctrl-D (i.e. EOF) to exit.'
$ sudo rpm -e gnome-python2-canvas
[Note that there's no warning or error on missing dependencies.]
$ python
Python 2.2.3 (#1, Oct 15 2003, 23:33:35)
[GCC 3.3.1 20030930 (Red Hat Linux 3.3.1-6)] on linux2
Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information.
>>> import gnome.ui
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "<stdin>", line 1, in ?
ImportError: could not import bonobo.ui
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
How reproducible:
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Install some software which uses gnome.ui with yum.
2. Yum installs some depencies.
3. Start software -> ImportError: could not import bonobo.ui
Actual Results: Traceback (most recent call last):
File "test.py", line 2, in ?
import gnome.ui
ImportError: could not import bonobo.ui
Expected Results: gnome-python2-bonobo should depend on
Additional info:
*** Bug 119454 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***
Fedora Core 1 is maintained by the Fedora Legacy project for security updates
only. If this problem is a security issue, please reopen and reassign to the
Fedora Legacy product. If it is not a security issue and hasn't been resolved in
the current FC5 updates or in the FC6 test release, reopen and change the
version to match.
NOTE: Fedora Core 1 is reaching the final end of support even by the Legacy
project. After Fedora Core 6 Test 2 is released (currently scheduled for July
26th), there will be no more security updates for FC1. Please use these next two
weeks to upgrade any remaining FC1 systems to a current release.
Closing per lack of response. Also note that FC1 and FC2 are no longer
supported even by Fedora Legacy. If this still occurs on FC3 or FC4, please
assign to that version and Fedora Legacy. If it still occurs on FC5 or FC6,
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"What is a badass? A badass is someone who is unique, uncompromising and dedicated to following their vision. A badass is someone blazing their own path, someone setting the standard. Fashion and fads come and go but badass is forever."We'd like to welcome to the web, the new blog by our brothers at the Alamo Drafthouse - Badass Digest. Edited by Devin Faraci, formerly of Chud.com, this promises to be a new daily distraction where many of our tastes will intersect. And the first Badass in their Hall of Fame? Warren Oates, of course.
Friday, October 22, 2010
A new BADASS on the block
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Published on October 9th, 2012 | by ECSWE0
Children's health threatened by increasing screen time, says journal
Review of studies raises concerns over screen time, while the department of health highlights instead the dangers of inactivity.
By the age of seven, a child born today in the UK will have spent an entire year of 24 hours a day looking at TV, computer and video game screens. By the age of 18, that will be three whole years. According to a review of studies carried out around the world on the effect of screen time on children, they could be seriously damaging their health …
By Sarah Boseley, health editor, The Guardian


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I don't roll on Shabbos, I'm going to go ahead and get the birthday post out of the way today.
I started this blog one year ago because I knew I wanted to write about wine, but I didn't think that anybody would care what one more person has to say about Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay. I'd always had an inclination towards unusual wines and decided that maybe that was an interesting little niche that I could explore. My first ever post was written without the benefit of any tasting notes and just a quick glance at Wikipedia and, frankly, it's a little embarrassing to read today. My next few posts weren't much better, but over time, I felt like I was starting to find my voice and was starting to figure out a format that worked for me. October 2010 was the first full month the site was live and I got a total of 21 pageviews, which was fewer than one per day. I didn't get over the 100 views for a month hurdle until January 2011, but traffic was increasing each month, which was gratifying. By April 2011 I was over 1,000 pageviews per month and the site currently gets about 2,800 pageviews per month. To anyone reading this as a repeat visitor or as a first time visitor, thanks for stopping by and I hope you found the site interesting and useful.
On a more personal note, the experience of writing the blog has been pretty amazing. I decided to take some courses at Boston University and through the WSET to make sure I had a strong foundation for my writing and I fared pretty well in those courses and took away a lot of good information. Nothing has compared with the knowledge I've gained in seeking out unusual wines and talking to wine shop proprietors and in doing the research for my posts. I've felt the borders of my wine universe expand a little more every day I've done this and it has been great the whole way through.
When I first started, I was barely able to hit 100 grapes on the Wine Century Club's application. One year later, I've been able to cross off almost every grape on the original list and have added quite a few more for a total of over 300. Those who are interested can view my up-to-date Wine Century Club application here. I'm also going to post my weird wine spreadsheet which interested parties can view here. Those lists are growing every day and I hope to continue that trend for at least another year and hopefully for more than that.
This is the 91st post for the blog, which means I've been averaging a post about every four days, which I'm pretty happy with. I hope to be able to pick up the pace a little in the coming year as I have a huge backlog of wines to drink and write about (as you can see if you take a look at the spreadsheet link above). By far the most popular post on the blog is the on about Sangue di Giuda, which has 700 pageviews and accounts for about 5% of the total traffic on the site. Lacrima di Morro d'Alba is in second place with just under 500 pageviews, and in a distant third is Chasselas.
In honor of Fringe Wine's one year birthday, the wine I'm going to write about here is a very rare "Triple Weird" wine. What that means is that it actually satisfies all three of the rules for Fringe Wine on the left hand side of the page. It's made from the Teroldego grape in a fully sparkling style in the Finger Lakes region of New York (to clarify, I'm not saying the Finger Lakes region is an unusual region, I'm saying that the Teroldego grape is unusual to find in this region). When I first read about this wine, I actually planned my entire summer vacation trip so that I could be sure that I could pick up a bottle for myself and write about it. The wine in question is the 2008 Red Tail Ridge Sparkling Teroldego, which I picked up at the winery for $35.
So, happy birthday to Fringe Wine and a huge thank you to everyone for reading and taking these journeys into some of the lesser known corners of the wine world. I hope to be able to cover even more ground in the coming year and hope you will come along with me for the ride.
A blog devoted to exploring wines made from unusual grape varieties and/or grown in unfamiliar regions all over the world. All wines are purchased by me from shops in the Boston metro area or directly from wineries that I have visited. If a reviewed bottle is a free sample, that fact is acknowledged prior to the bottle's review. I do not receive any compensation from any of the wineries, wine shops or companies that I mention on the blog.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Sparkling Teroldego - Finger Lakes, NY - Fringe Wine 1 Year Anniversary!
3 comments:
- irisira said...
Congrats! :) On Sept. 17, 2010, my husband and I got married ... at a vineyard in the Finger Lakes, no less. :) I suppose it is kismet I am now following your blog.
- September 19, 2011 at 8:14 PM
- Craigk8 said...
Congratulations - I always keep an eye open for your new posts in the RSS feed. Appreciate how informative and strong the writing is - on to year 2!
- September 19, 2011 at 10:44 PM
- Fringe Wine said...
Thanks for the kind words everyone.
Irisira, that's kind of a freaky coincidence! Glad you are enjoying the site.
Craig, I'm glad you're enjoying the blog. I've got enough material at home for several more years of posts so let's hope I can keep it going!
- September 20, 2011 at 1:34 PM
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The Smocka for little explorers
Ocky Olly introduces the Smocka designed for young children to wear while they explore.
Little explorers love to forage, discover and bring back all sorts of treasures. Often they can't carry everything home. The Smocka by Ocky Olly will give your child the freedom to go out and about and learn about their surroundings.
The mum behind the Smocka, Marilu Wren, was Inspired by her own 3-year-old daughter, who would come home with soggy pockets full of her findings. Marilu wanted to create a child friendly version of the smock. She was aware that there was a lack of children's clothing that allowed them to thrive outdoors, which she strongly believes is important for developing self-esteem and independence in small children.
The Smocka currently comes in 4 styles, 2 for boys and 2 for girls. They are made of quality anti-pill fleece material and the pockets are waterproof. Each style was inspired by American quilting which gives it a retro look and features a stimulating design; on 'Find the Monkey', kids can look for the monkey hidden in the design. They can also be folded into a pillow for use in the car at the end of a long day.
Ocky Olly sells the Smocka in independent stores around the country. It cost £35 and The Baby Directory members can get 20% off the Smocka until 10th August 2012 when they enter the code BeachBaby at the checkout.
For more information visit; http://www.ockyolly.com
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