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Saturday, October 22, 2016

mfc UPDATE!--71mfc ASG-.GIFcard! Rose takes out Fosse! Again!

I ran into this great .gif tonight of Pete Rose mowing down Ray Fosse.
I must have seen it before but I don't recall. Right away I though ".GIFcard". And it worked out really well. Sometimes these .GIFcards can get complicated but this one went smoothly and was completed quickly. I already had the border from the card I made a few years ago and didn't even have to change it's size to accommodate the animation. I just had to make sure all the frames (32) lined up under the border properly. And they did. So this is an mfc Update card, I guess.

The Original
I've done up this game before (the still shot at the end of the .gif & above) and I have spoken before of how John Hogan's (Cards That Never Were) version inspired me to start making my Mets cards on-line. His card, one of the first custom cards I had ever seen, still trumps my two. Why? Same reason as before. Leo flapping his lips right there in plain view
The ultimate picture of the play.

John Hogan's (Cards That Never Were) classic.
I should do a whole card/write-up on this game. Do you know who that is on deck as Rose comes barreling in? The American League was leading 4-1 going into the bottom of the ninth. If it wasn't for this background figure the play at the plate might never have happened.  That's Giants catcher Dick Dietz (half his gear on) whose home run off Catfish Hunter leading off the 9th contributed to the tie that sent this one into extras.

This was really a great All-Star game and much more happened than this climactic ending. It was a real seriously competitive game, like most were in those days, when all the players were playing for was their pride in themselves, their team, and in this great game.

Maybe I'll do up the whole contest someday. For now, lets get this new one up.

Pete's concern for Fosse is evident as Dick Dietz pulls him away from the downed backstop. Leo the Lip Durocher is older than old school. He was ancient school, and he thought Rose's barrel roll was the best thing since sliced bread.

I am enjoying Pete in the post season side shows (which is just what they've become) during these 2016 games. They can be enjoyable. And yes Pete, A-Rod is pretty well off in the money department. We get it! lol.
Rose has been both entertaining and informative. And you always think the next thing he say's might be totally off the wall (although he seems way too wise to fall into too deep a trap) because he really does speak from the hip. I like that.

You're gonna get in someday Pete.

Rose/Fosse .GIF courtesy of USA Today via

More to come in regards to the spin-off World Series Fantasy Cards blog coming up next post.

  1. Once again, thanks for the shout out. Recovering from a total computer malfunction and just getting caught up now. Really appreciate the Cubs WS cards too. Hope it's Cubs in 7 as well. I was hoping for a win in 5 so they could celebrate in Wrigleyville, but that's not in the cards anymore.

    1. I also had a PC die out a while back and am still working on getting everything back together. Much of my saved card work/cutouts/borders/etc were on an external drive that I am having a problem accessing. So much of what I call my "card kit" is not available to me at this time.

      Yea, since it can't be Cubs in 5, Cubs in 7!!! I'm an N.L. guy all the way. One thing I REALLY don't want to see: Cleveland celebrating at Wrigley. Those fans have suffered enough.


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Sunday, May 20, 2012

Public Relations, no one does it better than SBC

The month of may by far has not been the best of months for cinema goers with only a few major film releases hitting cinema across the United Kingdom and the rest of the world. Usually most big banner or major up and coming block busters are held back for the summer months so as to take into account the summer holiday season, when people take their annual leave from work, and the young people attending school, college or university have time off.

One of these movies that hit our cinema screens this month of May was the eagerly anticipated 'Avengers Assemble', which brought together some of the iconic super hero's of Marvel comics including the likes of Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Captain America and Thor, with an equally formidable star cast. However another eagerly awaited movie to come out this early summer was British actor Sacha Baron Cohen's latest venture 'The Dictator'. By now this legendary Cambridge educated actor is a house hold name among English Language cinema goers, for those still unfamiliar with him, he was the genius behind the rather controversial and mildly difficult to watch  films such as 'Borat', 'Bruno' and 'Ali G'.

I was fortunate enough to be in the British Capital when this movie hit cinema screens and be able to have the opportunity to watch it in the cinema on the day the movie was released to public a few days following its premier red carpet event in Central London. That event was not your conventional red carpet event either, Sacha Baron Cohen managed to give it the touch he has become very popularly known for, keeping in line with the theme and the characters of his latest venture. His latest venture 'The Dictator'. The plot of this comedy film revolves around the character of Admiral General Aladeen, who is the supreme leader of a fictional oil rich country in North Africa by the name of Wadiya and is seen as tyrant dictator by the West. Well the real story happens after the character arrives in New York City to deliver a speech at the United Nations on the demands of the Western leaders.

The plot of the movie aside, the cultural stereotyping aside, the political and social themes aside, even the subliminal messages of the film aside, one can certainly no one does public relations than Sacha Baron Cohen, the man himself. When ever he develops a fictional character for himself as he previously developed Borat, Bruno and Ali G, he takes his character(s) which he himself also portrays to the next level. SBC not only lives his character in the movie itself, but also lives in the character off the silver screen. In the case of 'The Dictator' he has managed to do exactly that by showing up dressed as Admiral General Aladeen not only for the Red Carpet premiers of the movie in major cities across the globe, but has stayed in character as Admiral General Aladeen for interviews he has given to well known television channels and talk show hosts such as John Stewart. In those interviews on television, he has appeared not only dressed up as Aladeen, but has been in full character as Aladeen himself, almost kind off serving as a continuation of the movie story or an extension of the story line. This gives the audience a feel of how real the character is, when they get to experience the character on the screen beyond the film, and out and about in major cities like London and New York in the disguise of his character.

This makes for an excellent public relations exercise, as it gives Sacha Baron Cohen the opportunity to personally interact and engage with his audience, while at the same time adding an element of innovation and creativity in his approach. This also provides SBC with a platform and an opportunity to communicate his social, political, economic and cultural views to the wider audiences in the disguise of his character, and since the characters he plays such as Admiral General Aladeen are fictional in nature, even though some of his humour might be marginally offensive in nature for so many people, it is taken in good humour. These measures contribute a great deal to the brand equity of SBC as an actor and displays his genius talents before the world. This unique and innovative approach to public relations is indeed remarkable and note worthy, and can be a source of inspiration for innovative thinking for others, not just in the field of showbiz and television, but also in media, academia and the corporate world. For now, some of these interviews can be caught up with on Youtube, my favourite one is as follows:

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Live blog of regular-season dress rehearsal here

The Dolphins will be on national television tonight so I don't want any excuses out of you. You should be watching -- barring family commitments or illness. Or you should be on this blog -- barring family commitments or illness.

Come to think of it, you should be on the blog and watching on TV at the same time. It's the optimal experience and that way, we can all share opinion and analysis of what we're seeing during the live blog rather than regurgitating play-by-play. So the live blog begins at 8 p.m. and probably a little earlier and it would be great if you can be here.

All the other blogs and stories (bless their hearts) are talking about the three key things you should be looking for or the seven major points of interest tonight. Most of those have already been covered here earlier this week and so I'm not going to nitpick them now.

This, on the other hand, is big picture we should see tonight:

The Dolphins offense should get the better of Tampa Bay's defense while the starters are in the game. The Dolphins defense should get the better of Tampa Bay's offense while the starters are in the game. And Miami's special teams should have its act together and that doesn't mean punts hitting players in the facemask.

Asking a lot? Sure. But the truth is we're asking a lot of this Miami team this year. We don't want a step-back year. We don't want a team that buckles under the weight of the NFL's most difficult schedule.

We want a team that is more talented than last year's team and plays like it. And seeing as that this is the closest thing to regular-season football you'll see from the Dolphins in the preseason, seeing as that Tampa Bay wasn't a playoff team last season and is in full-fledged rebuilding mode this season, the Dolphins should show their dominance tonight.

That doesn't mean the Dolphins should be unveiling any secrets. Don't misunderstand. But they should be correcting the problems we've seen the previous two preseason games.

I don't want to see Chad Pennington underthrowing Patrick Cobbs and turning what should be a TD into a FG. I don't want to see poor tackling turning 4-yard runs into 24-yard TD runs by the opponent. I don't want to see inconsistent receiver play and inconsistent play-calling. I don't want to see turnovers on special teams. I don't want to see a deep secondary that struggles to cover TEs.

I want to see a solid, fundamentally sound performance. I want to see a team that continues to improve as the regular-season draws near.

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Thursday, June 28, 2012

The Sun Is Out

After a week of rainy, cloudy weather the sun is out again today and my mood has improved out of sight for the first time this week.  Maybe it's in direct relation to the weather, I don't know.

I love my FB groups, they are often my rock, but there are a few of people in one of them that are heading toward their first bodybuilding comp and I am finding that it is really messing with my head.  I guess it would be fair to say that the green-eyed monster has come out as they post various pictures of their physiques.  I was starting to feel like a fraud because, as a former competitor, I don't have the body of one; my abs aren't showing and I have fat on my butt and thighs.  It wasn't until I got into a conversation with last round's winner of the 12wbt did I realise (AGAIN!) that I need to focus less on the outer appearances.  As I may have said in a previous post, she had goals that were based on performance, not appearance, and what she achieved was pretty awesome.  It is difficult, though, when I am being bombarded with images of people prepping for comps and the subsequent comments saying how inspiring they are but these issues are about me and my own lack of self-esteem.  The thing is I'm fairly happy with how I'm going (most of the time) and I'm looking forward to seeing what I can do with regard to my strength training.  I need to focus on that.
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

It's a great day...

I am having a happy day today...not that I usually don't but I got great friend Karen is coming to town..and hopefully we'll be able to get together for coffee!!

I'm also super excited 'cause I made a card last week that I LOOOOOVE!!!! You know how sometimes you make a card and when you're done you kinda go WOW!! well I did with this one!! I made last week and submitted it for the Bellariffic challenge...I don't have much stamping time these days...but I had to do this one 'cause the challenge was a sketch that Karen (yup, same one...) came up with. I am seriously in love with this card..the way the colours go together and of the course the layout...and I am so impressed with myself (yes, patting myself on the back here...) that I managed to blend colours for her pants and come up with a match for the Kraft paper I used.

So here are the details...I coloured with my copics (also had to blend to get that riding hood red colour). I used SU's pink pirouette, riding hood red (both retired) and Kraft for my layers. The patterned paper is Basic Grey-Bittersweet and of course Ipodabella and the sentiment from Stamping Bella. As usual I had to add some of my favourite embellishments...glitter dots (red poppy this time) from Stamping Bella as well.

Let me know what you all know what I think!!! GRIN

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Stupid lawsuit of the day: Son hurt, Pa. woman sues Crocs firm.

A Pennsylvania mother yesterday filed a multimillion-dollar federal lawsuit against the makers of the popular Crocs footwear after her 6-year-old son’s shoe was caught and trapped in an escalator at the National Aquarium in Baltimore this spring, mangling his right big toe.

Kerry Burdick, who lives in Eagleville, Pa., claims Colorado-based Crocs Inc. knew its foam clogs were unsafe for escalator travel yet did nothing to warn the public, according to the lawsuit, which seeks more than $7.5 million in damages. It was filed yesterday morning in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Next up: Parents start suing shoelace-makers when their kids trip over untied laces that didn’t include user warnings.

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Experiencing the Joy of Bluebirds!

When you put up a bluebird nesting box, it is important to realize that other native cavity nesting birds may nest in it.

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Tree Swallow nest with eggs

This is perfectly fine and you should allow them to nest undisturbed (NOTE: this does NOT apply to house sparrows or starlings which are invasive, non-native species).

Also, you need to know that it is against state and federal laws to disturb the nests, eggs, or young of any native nesting birds, even if the nest is in nest boxes that you provide.

Other birds that may nest in bluebird housing are species that can fit through the 1 1/2" entrance hole.  This would include Black-capped Chickadees, Tufted Titmice, White-Breasted Nuthatches, House Wrens, Carolina Wrens, Tree Swallows, Prothonotary Warblers (rarely) and Downy Woodpeckers (although these birds usually prefer a larger sized box).  Some of these birds prefer more wooded locations with greater cover.  By putting nest boxes for these birds in the areas they like more, it will reduce the competition with bluebirds.  The exception here is Tree Swallows that prefer the same open, grassy habitat liked by bluebirds.

There are other wonderful cavity nesting birds you can attract, which require larger or more specialized housing.  This would include Purple Martins, Wood Ducks, Great Crested Flycatchers, Screech Owls, Flickers, Red-Bellied Woodpeckers, Hairy Woodpeckers, and Kestrels.  However, sometimes it is difficult to get woodpeckers to nest in nesting boxes because they can prefer to excavate their own nest cavity in a tree.  But, Flickers seem to readily accept nesting boxes.

Here are some descriptions of Other Cavity Nesting birds you may attract with nesting boxes:

1.  Tree Swallows - first, understand that it's perfectly fine for other native birds to be interested in your bluebird box.  Depending on the location of the box, it may be perfect habitat for another bird species.  Male tree swallowTree Swallows are the most common competitors that take over bluebird boxes.  They like the same habitat as bluebirds and are usually more aggressive.  Their nests look similar to bluebirds, but usually contain white feathers as well.  Also, their eggs are white instead of light blue.  Many bluebirders are annoyed by Tree Swallows because they can be very abundant in some areas, especially where water is abundant.

A way to help allow bluebirds to nest with Tree Swallows is to put up a pair of nest boxes about 5 to 8 feet apart.  The swallows will choose one and allow the bluebirds to nest in the other while chasing away any 2nd pair of Tree Swallows that happen to show up.

2.  House Wrens are another tough competitor for nest boxes.  house wrenWrens are very aggressive despite their tiny size.  They build nest made entirely of sticks and will fill up the entire nest box.  Also, they tend to fill up more than one box in their territory.  These are called "dummy" nests.  They are persistent and will often not allow the larger bluebirds to nest in a box.  The only solution is to place your bluebird boxes as far away from dense cover as you can.  Wrens prefer thickets, shrub rows, and dense overgrown habitats.  Putting your bluebird boxes as far out in the open as you can will greatly eliminate the problem.

CAUTION:  House Wrens are known to destroy bluebird eggs and even pull the hatchlings out of the box.  Therefore, if you want to attract bluebirds to your yard, it is advisable to NOT encourage house wrens to nest in the same vicinity.  At a minimum, you should consider removing all of your hanging nesting boxes, as these are preferred by wrens.  For more information on how to discourage house wren nesting, see our Problem Solving page - Nest Box Competitors

3.  Black Capped Chickadees - Black-capped Chickadees are often at the bottom of the pecking order when it comes to competition for nest boxes.  Many nest box monitors will put a 1 1/8" hole restrictor over the entrance so the Chickadees can nest in peace.  You know you've found a Chickadee nest when you discover a nest containing mostly moss and lined with fur, hair, plant down, spider webs or other similar soft materials.

Black-capped chickadeeEgg laying begins one to two days after the nest is finished - usually 6-8 eggs are laid.  Chickadees will cover their eggs with nesting material whenever they leave the nest.  They are small, pinkish-white, and non-glossy, with red, brownish red, or purplish red specks evenly distributed over the egg. Often, there are heavier spots at the larger end of the egg.   As with Tee Swallows, House Wrens and Titmice, incubation begins when the next-to-last egg is laid. The incubation period lasts 12 to 13 days, with fledging occurring at about 16 days after hatching.

4.  Tufted Titmouse - Tufted Titmice do not nest as readily in nest boxes, but are the occasional occupants.   Their nests are constructed of leaves, moss, dried grass, and bark strips, is lined with feathers, fur, wool, cotton, hair, and sometimes snakeskin.
Females lay one egg per day, and the average clutch size is 5-6 eggs. tufted titmouseThe smooth, non-glossy eggs are white to cream-colored and are speckled and spotted with chestnut-red, purplish red, or brown marks, which are usually more densely distributed at the larger end of the egg.   Eggs are incubated for 12 to 14 days. Only the female incubates the eggs, and she does not flush readily from the nest. Whenever she leaves the nest, she covers the eggs partially with nesting material (as chickadees do).  Fledging occurs after 15-16 days.

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 If you would like someone to do an interesting program on bluebirds for your group,contact MBS to schedule a day and time. We can do talks to nature groups, civic organizations, schools, gardenclubs, etc. in most areas of the state.  Go to our Contact Us page, and send a message to the  Coordinator for your county. If there is not one for your county, contact Kurt Hagemeister, MBS President.

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Tuesday, May 01, 2007

ShinyStat Saves The Day

According to ShinyStat, fully 66% of the site hits on this blog are.... me.  That means for every two times I go to my blog, one other person does.  Throkky did so last night for some reason, and a guy I know named Seven went here a few days ago, so with the four times I came here to find links I'd posted, that accounts for everyone.

See, this means I can write violent and disturbing things here, because no-one will read them.  See, if you write violent and/or disturbing things, and someone reads them, you could go to jail, although since I'm not Asian, I should be safe.  Now, it is argued that he should have censored himself because the VA attacks had been so recent, but really, the teacher specifically asked the students to write what they were thinking, what they were feeling, to write anything.  Nothing this kid wrote was threatening... just sort of creepy and gross.  You know, the same stuff that makes Hollywood billion$ and makes Stephen King a household name.  When it's a quiet, well-liked straight-A Asian kid with aspirations of joining the Marines, then you kick him out of school, and send the police to his home.

Good to know.

lostdwarf said...

Well, you can't be too careful with all those Asian people and their... I don't know. How are we dangerous again?

Mighty Jalapeno said...

Very dangerous. I saw the food you force-fed us in Vancouver... it's inhuman! (And delicious!)


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Sunday, 28 April 2013

Test For Jump Cycle [p4] Full Body Movement

Well coming near the end of the road for the jump cycle here. Its taken me a while but heres my attempt at a jump cycle. I do not think its been the biggest success but has tested me quite a bit. There a still a few problems going on here but I think some of those are due to the model/ rigging which constrains a movement a little.

For example, the idea was to have the jump cycle I drew before but standing still. With the drawing compared to the model the legs do not fully give the movement needed.Other problems maybe able to be solved and if so will be addressed.

 Never the less, this has given me knowledge I did not have before so I would say this is a success in regards of improving my knowledge with animation.

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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Pals Blog Hop June 2012 - New Catalog

Welcome to the Pals New Catalog Blog Hop! The Stampin' Pretty Pals are excited to share some fabulous cards and projects showcasing our favorite products from the new Stampin' Up! Catalog!

You've probably hopped over from Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti, I'm stop number 26 on the Pals Hop and I'm glad you hopped in! I'll help you "hop along" from blog to blog where you'll find great ideas for new Stampin' Up! products from the Stampin' Pretty Pals! Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the Pals Hop Line-up below and you'll be back on track
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I really love this new DSP paper called: Comfort Cafe. It works so well with a variety of colors such as one of the newest color cardstock called Summer Starfruit which is the center focus mat.

Also, finally...I got a chance to play with this stamp set called: My Friend. To get these results, I used sponge daubers onto the stamp image before stamping down onto Whisper White cardstock. Colors used were: Midnight Muse, Raspberry Ripple, and Summer Starfruit (all new in-colors). For the sentiment, I used the stamp set: Loving Thoughts

For the ribbon, I used 1/2" Steam Binding Ribbon (Baja Breeze) and for the button, I punched out a 1 1/4" circle from the DSP (Comfort Cafe) and adhered it to a clear button using Mod Podge . Therefore, giving it a matching button. For the embossed strip, I used the Tulip Frame folder with Baja Breeze cardstock to go against the Early Espresso.

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This is a simple easy to re-create card since this new DSP called: Floral District already has a beautiful print on it. Although the green is showing more bright in the picture than in real person (My camera). This is really a very nice DSP to work with and fun.

I used the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border in Whisper White, than embossed this beautiful flower from the new set called: Betsy's Blossoms using White on top of Pink Pirouette cardstock. Later I stamped the same image using Rich Razzleberry. Stampin Dimensionals were used in between.

For the sentiment, I used the stamp set: Fabulous Phrases along with Rich Razzleberry ink.

Now hop along for more inspiring ideas from Sandie Conner at Pretty Provisions, stop number 27 on the Pals New Catalog Blog Hop! Thanks for "hopping" by!

  1. Nina Dee at Deesigns by Nina Dee
  2. Brian King at Stamp with Brian
  3. Susan Lankford at Stamp and Scrap with Susan
  4. Angela Richwine at Stampin' Away with Angela
  5. Debbie Pierce at Stampin' Sunshine
  6. Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog
  7. Kim Luithle at Kim's Stampin Stuff
  8. Kim Czenszak at Live Love Stamp
  9. Angie Blake at Angie's Musings
  10. Kylie Nicolosi at Kylie's Crafty Corner
  11. Nancy Gleason at My Stampin' Space
  12. Marian Kay at All Aboard the Crafting Train
  13. Shannon Jaramillo at EZPeasyCards
  14. Mary Fish at Stampin Pretty
  15. Nicole Picadura at Scraps & Stamps
  16. Diane Roberts at Score at Four and a Quarter
  17. Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn
  18. Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards
  19. Leslie Davis at Ellalicious Elements
  20. Jennifer Takacs at My Stampin' Blog
  21. Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts
  22. Kimberly Deacon at Delightful Stampin
  23. Kris Kilcoyne at Kween Bee Kreations
  24. Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole
  25. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
  26. Mikki Sarkisyan at Mikki's Creative Corner
  27. Sandie Conner at Pretty Provisions
  28. Max Conrad at Stamp to the MAX
  29. Angela Curry at Kindred Stampers
  30. Nakaba Rager at My Stampin' Blog
  31. Wendy Smith at West Wind Curiosities
  32. Laurie Mercer at My Stampin' Blog
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  1. Mikki, your work is exquisite! Love BOTH cards!!!

  2. Your "dream" card is my favorite! I love those colors together and all of your details!

  3. Mikki - you know I love all your stuff. But I particularly love your Dream card. The way you combined the colours is stunning!! I may have to CASE this card!
    Have a wonderful week and God Bless, ~Cynthia <><

  4. You knocked these out of the park! Especially #1. Absolutely beautiful!

  5. LOVE the first card! Beautiful.

  6. OMGosh....so beautiful; I will be casing your cards in the future; thanks of the inspiration!

  7. Wow Mikki! These are SO beautiful! I LOVE your Mod Podged button! It is the perfect touch! :)

  8. Beautiful cards! The color combos are great.
    Completely in love with the sponge-daubing of all the colors on the "Dream" card!

  9. Gorgeous I tell ya... just gorgous. =)

  10. Mikki, love your technique re: the sponge daubers on the stamps ... have not yet tried that! BEAUTIFUL cards! TFS!

  11. Gorgeous gorgeous cards! You are becoming a color pro!

  12. Both cards as beautiful...I can't pick a favorite.

  13. Mikki....Your cards are gorgeous...love the technique with the daubers...beautiful effects! And I must try the covered button!

  14. Lovely cards, epecially love the first one!!

  15. Mikki, those are two wonderful cards. The colors on the first one are really pretty. Thanks for being a great "blog neighbor"!

  16. love the way you inked up the first image.
    hugs, m

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Sunday, January 31, 2010

The Masked Bandit?

Is it really Sunday evening already?? I can't believe how fast the weekends go

Saturday was mad busy. I taught Group Step, 15 minute Abs, and Group Power in the morning, came home, showered, and went BACK to the gym to practice with the other instructors for our new launch next weekend. I was at practice for another 2 hours! Man, what a day. In my absence, the boys had a great Saturday. C had a basketball game in the morning, where he rocked it out and made 2 baskets and even blocked a shot! Then since I was going to be gone in the early afternoon they decided to go ice skating! No fair.

The husband had to leave unexpectedly last night to go be with his family. So, my mom came to the rescue!! We drove to my mom and dad's house this morning so I could do my 7 mile run today. Mind you, it's less than 20 degrees in Cleveland right now. I don't think I warmed up until mile 4! It felt so great, though:

I miscalculated somewhere and ended up with 7.26 miles. Not bad! Here's what I looked like:

I walked in the door to my parent's house and my Dad says "Hey, it's the masked bandit." Hey, I don't care what I look like, as long as I keep warm! My mom bought me that mask when I first started running 5 years ago and it's amazing. Thanks, Mom!!

Other than that, C and I made this sign for J while he was gone. Check it:

We love you, Babe!

Off to watch the MJ tribute on the Grammy's with C - have a good night!

Friday, January 29, 2010

Welcome to the World

World, meet Evan:
Isn't he the cutest newborn EVA???? Well, except for maybe this guy:

The above picture is my little one, C, who just turned 8 this month. Has it really been 8 years since he was born????! **sigh**

Anyways, Evan was born yesterday to my very best friends, Nikki & Bob. Baby and Mom are both doing great, and they even got released from the hospital today already!

So, I thought I'd dedicate this post to Nikki. We met while interning at Sherwin Williams our Junior year of college at Cleveland State. I was already working (I'm the dedicated one! ha!) and Nikki started shortly after. We hit it off almost immediately, which is funny because at first sight I resented her for wearing a suit to her internship. Looking back at it, I was probably just jealous! It's actually pretty amazing that we are still BFFs. After college she moved to Arizona for a year and I decided to get married and have a baby. And, although our lives were completely different, we still managed to have something in common. Yes, we grew apart some during that time, but once we both got a little older our friendship grew stronger than ever. She moved home, I got divorced, she lived downtown and met her husband, I lived with my parents for a little, etc. We've never really been on the same life schedule actually. I was in her wedding 3 years ago, and then she was in mine when I got remarried a year and a half ago. Anyways, I think you get the picture. She's my gurrrrll. Period. :)

I thought I'd leave you with some Sa-Weet pics of us:

Luv ya, sista!!

On the training front, I ran 3 miles on the treadmill yesterday with minimal knee trouble - YES! Today was supposed to be 4 miles, but I decided to go visit that beautiful bundle of joy you see at the top of the post instead. Sunday is a 7 miler - I'm praying it gets a little warmer! Come on, Cleveland, show me some LOVE already!!

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Happy Hump Day!!

The last I left you was on Sunday when I ran 6 miles on the treadmill. Well, when I woke up Monday morning my right knee was not feeling good. I've had a problem with it in the past, so I have been trying to be cautious. I wear this McDavid Jumpers Knee Strap when I run or do STEP, and I have sworn by it because my knee has been 100%. That is, until Monday. So, I decided to skip my Monday training day (3 miles), took it easy when I taught Group Step Monday and tonight, and, instead, have been doing a lot of this:

Check the bag of edamame. Yep, that's how I roll. No ice packs here - we use bags of frozen fruits and veggies! :)

In the past I haven't been smart about taking care of my body when it starts to hurt. I know that with the marathon I need to listen to my body - I'm not 25 anymore!!!
Here's what I say to that:

That's my mean/mad face! Ha! (can you see my No Meat Athlete T hiding underneath my sweater?) I heart that shirt.

ANYWAYS, any doctors out there? I need a diagnosis! My knee hurts on the inside and underneath (still on the inside). Anyone else ever had this problem? I'd love any insight you have.

Since it feels almost back to normal today, tomorrow I'm going back to normal scheduled programming: 3 miles tomorrow, 4 on Friday, and 7 on Sunday - wish my luck that my knee holds up. I'm still just in the beginning of training!

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Try Before You Cry!

Sup, everyone?! How was your weekend??

Mine started pretty fantastic on Friday. Check it:

HOLLA!!! I suprised myself!! Here are my splits:
Mile 1: 9:26
Mile 2: 8:55
Mile 3: 8:56
Mile 4: 8:45
I had no idea I could run that fast on a normal day! Sure, race day is always a little different (and a SHORT race day, like a 5k), but not a plain old training day. The whole time I was running I had to push myself like crazy because I just wasn't feeling it, but maybe that helped me run faster? Who knows, I'm just glad I did it!

I also tried out my new Bondi Band I bought last week:
It worked pretty good. Stayed put, and even covered my ears to keep my lame headphones in (another post coming shortly about that). But does it make me look like a ninja? Honestly, I really don't think I'm cool enough to be a ninja. Anyways, today I wanted to try something different and I wore it casually:

Not sure which way I like it better. What do you think?

Saturday was C's first basketball game. Sadly, I had already committed to teaching at the gym for the next few Saturdays so I couldn't go. Luckily, my hubby took some pictures - and C even made a basket!! Not too bad for his first game, and only 2 practices.....
He's #92. So, take a good look. Can you notice the difference between the 2 pics?

His t-shirt is off in the 2nd picture. If you know him, you know he gets hot REAL fast and is always taking his shirts off (especially if he has 2 shirts on, one has to come off as soon as we're home, and the same with his socks!). I swear to you, the kid is always stripping - it's pretty funny actually.

Last night I set my alarm for 7:00 knowing that the weatherman called for rain today. So, when I woke up there was no rain, but it looked like it was on its way so I hurried up to get ready and, I'm not kidding you, as soon as I took the dogs out it started pouring. *heavy sigh* Anyways, I thought about postponing my run, but just decided to get it done. I headed to the gym and ran 6 miles on the treadmill. I wanted to quit so bad after mile 3 but I knew I'd be mad at myself for quitting later on so I gritted my teeth, dug in, and finished. Sometimes those are the runs I'm most proud of. Like I always tell my son, and my classes at the gym, "TRY BEFORE YOU CRY!" :) So true today.

Hope you had a nice weekend!! Did you try before you cried??

Thursday, January 21, 2010

You'll Be Fine!

Have any of you other first time marathoners heard that phrase? I'm going to be honest, I can't stand it. Whenever I'm talking to someone about the marathon and express my nervousness, concern, etc, they're first response is "Oh, you'll be fine!" WHAT? Have YOU run a marathon before? I don't get it. Do people not think running a marathon is a big deal anymore? It's HUGE!! All the training and the time commitment and punishment you put your body through? I have mad respect for people who run marathons, heck, for anyone who runs period! It's not easy. Anyways, I got that tonight at the gym from not one, but TWO people. Oh well, vent over.......*sigh*

I taught Group Step tonight to a small group of people. It's hit or miss on Thursdays - we'll see if the class lasts or not. I'm hoping it starts to pick up! After class I hit the treadmill for a 3 miler. I've decided I hate the treadmill for multiple reasons:
1. I'm a lot slower
2. It's crazy boring
3. I hate people behind me while my butt is jiggling while I run :)
I got through it, though, and now I'm home chillin. C is at basketball practice, and from what I hear we've got some work cut out for us. At least he looks cute (!!):

Come on, who wouldn't love that face?? :)

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

The size of my head

Now, there are lots of things bigger than my head:
1. Basketball
2. Christmas wreath
3. Earth
4. My butt....... (I kid, I kid)
But never did I expect this when I ordered my protein powder online last week:
I literally laughed out loud when I opened the box this came in! WOW! Bigger than my head! LOL.

Check this out:
Cup Cake Batter flavor! I can't wait to try this baby out in my oatmeal - YUM!

Anyways, I decided to purchase the protein powder since I am a vegetarian. I have never had a hard time getting enough protein in each day, but I want to make sure I'm treating my body right and repairing my muscles with all the marathon training that is to come. I will let you know if I notice a difference!

On that note, there was no run on the schedule today. I ran 3 miles on the treadmill Monday, and have 3 miles to run tomorrow. I did teach Group Step tonight, though, and my legs are TIRED - I need to go stretch these bad boys out.

I'll leave you with this:

Tonight we had "Iron Chef: Battle Marshmallow" in our house! We're Food Network junkies. :)

What channel is always on your TV?

Sunday, January 17, 2010

What the Fog?

Today was a typical winter Cleveland day: cold, wet, and dreary (can you please help me convince my husband that we should move to a warmer state??). Despite the weather, my day started off fantastic with banana pancakes. YUM! Then C told me he wanted to run with me, so I jumped all over it. Here are pics of his first 2 races:The first one was taken last summer during a 1 mile kid's fun run at the city park. I was so proud of him - he ran the whole mile and never quit (and check out that finish!). The 2nd race was the Thanksgiving 5k Turkey Trot we did in my husband's hometown near Pittsburgh. The race had crazy hills that we CRUSHED!

Today was a little different, as it was freezing, slushy, and C wanted to take the pup. So the 3 of us suited up and took off. We ran a mile, and I'd by lyin if I said there was no complaining for those 12-13 mins. BUT he finished strong, and that's what counts! Here we are:
Check out that mad fog!

After we got back, I grabbed my iPod and took off for my 5 mile run. I averaged a 9:23 pace, with my last mile being 8:49! That's FAST for this girl. Trust me, this body is not built for fast running. Despite the cold temps, I felt like I could have kept going - I felt pretty darn great! My hips are now bothering me a bit, but they normally get sore when I first start running regularly again. On that note, I'm off to spend some time stretching these old lady hips. I think foresee some frozen yogurt in my future, too!!

Peace out!

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Party Day!

This morning was FAB, yo - I got to sleep in until 8:00! Since I wake up at 5:30am (eek!) during the week, 8:00 is DA BOMB.

However, waking up at 8:00 didn't leave us with a lot time to get ready this morning. See, I teach at 10:00 Saturday mornings at the "away" gym. Let me explain: I teach at two gyms (same gym, 2 locations) and the "away" gym is 10 miles away, but takes about a half hour to get to since there's no easy way to get there - the "home" gym is 3 miles away and takes 10 mins, but we don't have that luxury on Saturdays. The 3 of us go to the gym together sometimes, as J (the husband) takes my Group Power class, so C gets to live the life and spend an hour in the Playland while we're working out.

Anyways, we didn't get home until 11:40, and C's 8th birthday party was at 1:00 at the ice skating rink here in town. We came home, showered, grabbed a bite, and even picked up a friend on the way (yeah, we're pretty awesome). I think his party was a success. Check it:

C is in the PUMA sweatshirt in front. Cutie, right (takes after his mom!)?

Anyways, no run today. I'm beat, though. Being the mom at a birthday party for 9 eight year olds who don't know how to skate (plus one husband who thinks he can skate) is exhausting! Here are a few more pics:
Can you tell we don't take serious pictures in our household? Love it.

What was your favorite birthday party when you were younger? I remember a surprise party my friend threw me in either 8th or 9th grade. We all were rockin those college sweatshirts you could buy at Dots. Awesome.

Catch ya tomorrow for a 5 miler!

Friday, January 15, 2010

Meet Steve

Steve is my new BFF!! He's named after the running legend, Steve Prefontaine. Not that I will ever be a running legend, but a girl's gotta have dreams, right?

Steve and I went on our 2nd training run today (yesterday I did 3 miles on the treadmill solo). The snow is finally starting to melt here in Cleveland so we bundled up to brave the cold weather. This is the view from the front of my house looking down the street. Doesn't look very appealing, huh?
Anyways, our run was great! We averaged a 9:16 pace, which is fast for me, and pretty amazing considering this is what we were dodging for 4 miles:

Here we are afterwards. I think we're going to be besties for a long time (or at least until May 2nd)!

I want to leave you with one more picture. I took this on my way home from work today! WHAT IS THAT????

Have a great night! I'm off to enjoy "family movie night" with my favorite 2 boys!

Thursday, January 14, 2010

I did it!

After a year of reading my favorite blogs, I finally decided to create my own! I guess it took me registering for the Pittsburgh marathon to convince myself I had something blogworthy (is that a word?) to write about. I'm hoping the blog will help keep me accountable with my training, as well as keep me in check at home. Luckily I have an amazing support system. My husband and 8 year old son are my biggest cheerleaders (although I'm sure they don't appreciate me calling them cheerleaders!).
I'm excited, and also very scared, for the marathon. I can't imagine running 26.2 miles. I'm a person who thrives on goals and accomplishments and, other than giving birth to my son, this is going to be my biggest accomplishment yet. I can feel it. This blog will be a place for me to express my feelings towards training, and balancing life at the same time. So please welcome me to the blog world and join me on this crazy journey!


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Board of Managers Meeting Minutes June 22nd 2017

June 22, 2017

The regular meeting of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board of Managers was called to order by Vice President Brian Shekleton at 6:50 p.m. on June 22, 2017 at the District offices, 15320 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Brian Shekleton, Richard Miller, William Becker, Jessica Loftus.

Sherry White, William Olson, Kurt Rogness.

Lars Erdahl, Administrator; James Wisker, Planning and Projects Director; Becky Christopher, Lead Planner-Project Manager; Chuck Holtman, Counsel.

Manager Becker moved, Manager Miller seconded approval of the agenda. Upon vote, the motion carried 4-0.

Manager Loftus moved, Manager Becker seconded approval of the consent agenda, consisting of the June 8, 2017 board minutes; the general checking account, consisting of checks 38275 through 38357 in the amount of $458,688.72; payroll direct deposits in the amount of $151,428.25; and electronic fund withdrawals in the amount of $1,014,452.65; the surety account, and the 325 Blake Road checking account. Upon vote, the motion carried 4-0.

Board, Committee and Task Force Reports

Vice President Shekleton deferred the President's Report in light of President White's absence.

Manager Miller reported that the Policy and Planning Committee met just prior to the Board meeting and discussed the human resources strategic plan and upcoming budgeting, with both discussions to be continued.

Manager Shekleton reviewed the upcoming meeting and event schedule as stated on the agenda.

Resolution 17-043: Authorization to Distribute Comprehensive Plan for Review and Comment

Ms. Christopher briefly reviewed the history of plan development and discussions with the Policy and Planning Committee.  She noted that staff has collected a set of further revisions and refinements to the draft plan to which the agenda is linked, and will incorporate those before releasing the draft for public review.

Ms. Christopher reviewed the plan and reiterated the focus on the Balanced Urban Ecology approach of partnership, focus and flexibility. She reviewed the internal and external processes for developing the plan. She noted new sections since previous board review, including sections 3.5, 3.7 and 3.9. Section 3.5 is the discussion of district programs, which is consistent with the strategic plan and Minnesota Rules 8410. Section 3.7 concerns means of evaluation and contains measurable goals and metrics. Section 3.9 constitutes the subwatershed plans, which lay out for each subwatershed the resource issues, drivers and strategies; land use conditions; implementation priorities and a capital improvement program.  Ms. Christopher noted the emphasis on the three identified focal geographies of Minnehaha Creek, Six Mile Creek/Halsted Bay and Painter Creek. Implementation priorities include capital projects as well as the range of other services that the District offers. Finally, an appendix is drafted describing the public process in developing the plan.

Ms. Christopher also referenced the new Section 3.10, which is the implementation table. She noted that annual program budgets are proposed consistent with recent-year budgets. The capital improvement program also is similar in annual outlays. Of the $76 million in total capital spending indicated for the 10-year period, $21 million is suggested for Minnehaha Creek, $36 million for Six Mile Creek/Halsted Bay, $9 million for Painter Creek and $9 million for the remaining subwatersheds. She noted that the plan communicates that these estimates don?t constitute a ?real? budget but reflect the range of potential District projects.

Manager Miller asked how this would be clearly expressed to avoid incorrect expectations. Ms. Christopher replied that the District will follow past examples. She noted also that the numbers represent a total capital project budget, not just District funds from levy.

Manager Shekleton remarked that he receives calls from public officials and others asking that the District proceed with projects listed in its plan, suggesting that a project's listing creates the expectation that it will be implemented. Mr. Wisker replied that staff has discussed this tension and will address the text, but he noted as well that the numbers are not deeply unrealistic. He added that the plan also talks about the District's approach to leveraging other funds and about the project development and budgeting processes and how the real numbers do get set.

Finally, Ms. Christopher reviewed the plans for distributing the draft plan.  The District will distribute by cover letter and CD to cities, counties and other public agencies; will email a broader set of stakeholders with a link to the draft plan; and will link the plan from the District website. Subsequently, there will be meetings with the advisory committees and public officials, presentations to city councils as requested, and a public hearing presently scheduled for October.

Managers Miller and Shekleton complimented staff for a very strong effort and work product.

Manager Miller moved, Manager Becker seconded adoption of Resolution 17-043 as follows:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board of Managers authorizes staff to distribute the Draft 2017 MCWD Comprehensive Plan for 60-day review and comment, following the incorporation of final edits.

Upon vote, the motion carried 4-0.

Mr. Erdahl reported that on June 17, Methodist Hospital in coordination with the District held a butterfly release for cancer survivors and boardwalk tours. He noted that the upcoming Lake Minnetonka shoreline tour is sold out. The District has released a call for Watershed Hero nominations for the 50th Anniversary event and managers are invited to forward nominees.

Mr. Erdahl reported good press on the shoreline tours and District projects. This week, the planning staff met with the Mayor of Victoria and the Wasserman Lake Association regarding ongoing work there. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is concluding public engagement regarding the Hiawatha Golf Course for a decision intended in July. Work continues on the Minnehaha Creek Preserve trailhead.

Mr. Erdahl reported that Managers White and Miller, along with Mr. Wisker and Renae Clark, attended a public meeting in the City of Edina regarding the Arden Park project, with further public meetings to follow and City Council consideration probably in July. Manager Miller interjected to state that he was very pleased with staff's involvement at the meeting to keep the discussion informative and positive. He also complimented the Interfluve representative for his factual and authoritative presentation.

Mr. Erdahl concluded by noting that the request for qualifications for Federal Emergency Management Agency repairs has been completed, with two or three interviews involving the MPRB soon to occur and the matter to come to the Board at the end of July.

There being no further business, the regular meeting of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board of Managers was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Kurt Rogness, Secretary

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Governor Mark Dayton honored the University of Minnesota Women’s hockey team Monday for their remarkable season. The ladies ended the year as undefeated national champions.

Dayton presented the team with a proclamation at Ridder Arena, making Monday ‘Gopher Women’s Hockey National Champions Day.’

The Gophers are the only undefeated team in the history of NCAA women’s hockey. They beat Boston University for the championship.

“B.U., you really clobbered, and you clobbered most of you opponents all year long, and also you’ve just been fantastic representatives of the University of Minnesota and our state,” Dayton said.

As a thank you, the Gopher women gave Gov. Dayton one of their jerseys.

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Pit And The Pendulum Essay Research Paper

Pit And The Pendulum Essay, Research Paper

Pit and the PendulumWritten By: Edgar Allen PoeExposition:The beginning of the movie starts out with Frances ,who is dressed in black, driving in a carriage toward Nicholis castle and a driver who is afraid to get close to thecastle probably because Nicholis father ,Sebastion, was a judge of the Spanish Inquistion. Frances arrives at the castle and finds that Elizabeth ,Frances dead sister, wasn t buried. Family tradition is that the a body not be buried. Elizabeth had died three months before Frances arrival at the castle. Catherine ,Nicholis sister, is at the castle ,but she does not live their she is just visiting for a week. Elizabeth s doctor ,Doctor Leone, tells Frances that she died from something in her blood. Doctor Leone was last to see Elizabeth. The castle is a very wealthy. Elizabeth s room is very unique full of past and riches. Nicholis is very upset with her death and he says that life is meaningless without Elizabeth. Elizabeth use to play the harpsichord when she was alive for Nicholis. Catherine turns out to really live in Barcelona, Spain and is just visiting to see how Nicholis is doing. Doctor Leone finally tells Frances that his sister really died of shock. Even before Elizabeth s death Nicholis physical health is not well. Elizabeth could not keep herself away from the torture chamber. Elizabeth seemed to be obsessed with the atmosphere of the torture chamber. They found Elizabeth dead in the torture chamber. Nicholis and Doctor Leone were together when they found Elizabeth dead. Frances finds it difficult to believe Nicholis that he just found her dead and not that he killed her. Nicholis seems to be very ashamed of what his father did during the Spanish Inquisition. During a flashback when Nicholis was a little boy his father did not let him into the torture chamber. He sneaks down anyway and sees his father, mother, and uncle together. Sebastion was wearing black robes like a judge of the Inquisition. His father like to torture people. While showing them the torture chamber Nicholis witnesses the murder of his mother and uncle. His mother and uncle were having an affair and Sebastion was to torture them. He did and to death. Many bad things happened to Nicholis in his past. Back in the present Frances hears a harpsichord being played throughout the house. Rising Action:The rising action begins when everyone here the harpsichord. Catherine claims that Nicholis does not play the harpsichord. Doctor Leone seems to be around a lot. They go in to investigate. They see Nicholis frightened almost to death. His weakness causes him to loss strength. His mental and physical health are deteriorating. Nicholis knows that it was Elizabeth playing the harpsichord. Frances finds a ring on the harpsichord. A ring that Nicholis gave to Elizabeth. Elizabeth now may have buried alive. Nicholis mother was not tortured to death she was buried alive by Sebastion. Nicholis is lying in bed and he hears footsteps and Elizabeth calling his name. Doctor Leone says if Elizabeth is in the house it is her ghost. A maid screams and when they enter the maid , Maria, says that she heard Elizabeth calling her name and telling her to leave the room. Everyone is very tense and scared. When they go back to rest. They hear crashes coming from Elizabeth s room. They enter to find that the room is torn up. Frances finds a secret passage behind a wall. Frances investigates and the passage leads from Elizabeth s room to the kitchen. Frances accuses Nicholis of causing all this madness. Nicholis says that he may have done all this without knowing. Nicholis must be sure. They will dig Elizabeth s corpse up. Elizabeth may have been buried alive. During a flashback Nicholis sees his mother being buried alive. They dig through a wall and when they open up the coffin they see a facial expression of Elizabeth screaming. She was buried alive. Nicholis mental stability is disappearing and he is going insane. Nicholis cries to Catherine pleading that he killed her. Doctor Leone is leaving the next day. Elizabeth is haunting Nicholis. Nicholis says that he must pay the price. Nicholis hears Elizabeth calling him and the secret passage opens by itself. He calls for Elizabeth while going down the passage. He hears her again. Accidentally he drops his candle and now he is in the dark. Nicholis hears her again and continues to follow her voice. He has definitely gone insane. They search for Nicholis and can not find him. Doctor Leone says he ll go search below while the others search upstairs. Nicholis calls for Elizabeth again and is still searching for her. She comes out of her casket and chases him through the torture chamber. We see her face and she appears to look fine. Doctor Leone sees Elizabeth and Nicholis finds that they are having an affair. Doctor Leone and Elizabeth are in love. Nicholis has now become Sebastion. Nicholis thinks that Doctor Leone and Elizabeth have become his uncle and mother. Nicholis will torture them to death. Nicholis locks Elizabeth in the iron maiden. Doctor Leone falls into the pit and Frances comes down to the torture chamber. Now he thinks Frances is his uncle. Nicholis also thinks he s a Grand Inquisitor. Nicholis ties Frances to the ground the pendulum is swung back and forth while being lowered toward him. The pendulum comes closer and closer. Catherine comes and sees what is going on so she gets a guard. Nicholis is very close to killing Frances. The guard comes and Nicholis and the guard fight and the guard pushes Nicholis into the pit.

Climax:Nicholis is now dead from falling into the pit. Doctor Leone and Nicholis are dead lying their in the pit. Max Amillion had pushed Nicholis into the pit and that is the end of all the madness that surrounds Frances. Frances is now safe. Catherine frees him from the pendulum. Minor Climax:When Doctor Leone dies and when Elizabeth is locked in the iron maiden forever. Denouement:Catherine exclaims that no one will ever go into the torture chamber again which leaves Elizabeth trapped in the iron maiden. Conflict:The conflict is man against man. Nicholis versus Frances. Frances had believed that Nicholis had killed Elizabeth. It was his word against Nicholis word. Time Sequence:The time moves forward from 1546 on with a few flashbacks to Nicholis childhood which was during the Spanish Inquistion. Setting: Time:The time is 1546 just after the Spanish Inquistion. Place:The movie takes place in a castle off of the coast of Iraq. Some other places were Spain and in the castle rooms. The rooms were Elizabeth s bedroom, the dining room, the torture chamber, and the burial grounds. Circumstance:Somehow Elizabeth has died mysteriously and Frances her brother must find out what has happened to his sister. Cause and Effect:1. As a child Nicholis witnessed his mother and uncle being killed. Soon after he does the same to Doctor Leone and Elizabeth. 2. Elizabeth haunts repeatedly and that cause him to go crazy. 3. When he went insane it also caused him to commit many acts of violence. Premise:Man may be driven insane and therefore commit acts of violence. There is a difference between being violent and being driven to violence. Characters:1. Frances Barnard:Frances is a very flat character who is always blaming someone for what happened. He is very pushy and needs to know what happened to his sister. He never changes and is a secondary character. He is Elizabeth s brother. 2. Nicholis MedinaNicholis is a round character from going to a nice man to maniac attempting to kill people. He changes drastically. Nicholis is the main character. He is Elizabeth s husband and Catherine s brother. 3. Catherine MedinaCatherine is also flat and a secondary character. She is a very dull character. She is Nicholis sister. 4. ElizabethElizabeth is France s sister and Nicholis dead wife. She can not flat or round because she is dead and plays no talking role in the movie. 5. Doctor LeoneDoctor Leone is flat. He is very much suspicious throughout the movie. He is a secondary character and is Elizabeth doctor. 6. SebastionSebastion can not be flat or round because he also has no speaking role in the movie. He is a secondary charater. He was Nicholis dad and a judge of the Spanish Inquisition. He very much resembles his son.

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Freya Egon I & -LZ A Radar
Hauler 1/48 scale Preview

Previewed by Frank Berger

Hauler's 1/48 scale Kits, Conversions & Accessories are available online from Mission Models

It took me a long time, but I managed to talk Jan from HAULER into doing German Radar models in 1/48 (!!!) scale as full kits.

Here are the pics of the two new kits:

HLS48001 - FREYA EGON I (FuS An 730)

HLS48002 - FREYA-LZ A (FuMG-401)

Thanks to Hauler for the Preview images and information

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Text by Frank Berger and Images by Hauler
Page Created 25 January, 2007
Page Last Updated 25 January, 2007


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AUSCORPS: Time for an official army of volunteers - The Punch - 6 February 2011 > Mitch Fifield, Liberal Senator for Victoria

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AUSCORPS: Time for an official army of volunteers

In the aftermath of the Brisbane floods Kevin Rudd cast himself in the role of volunteer-in-chief, wading through the waters in his uniform of rolled up chinos and sodden business shirt. It’s easy to be cynical, I guess.

The real volunteers, of course, sought no recognition for their work. Over 22,000 of them, ably commanded by Lord Mayor Campbell Newman, rolled though Brisbane to lend a hand.

These volunteers are a testament to the Australian spirit of generosity and mateship. But Kevin Rudd could still do something genuinely useful to help the cause of volunteering.

He could convince his successor of the merits of an idea canvassed at the 2020 Summit - the creation of a national volunteer corps.

Then Prime Minister Rudd declared this the best idea of the 2008 talkfest. In fact, it was an idea first conceived by The Australian columnist Niki Savva and developed in my maiden speech to the Senate in 2004.

One of the great strengths of the Australian community is its volunteer spirit. Our communities would not be the same without it. As in the floods, the first response of Australians in time of need and hardship is to look to each other and their community.

But it’s during more ordinary times that the voluntary sector struggles. All voluntary groups face the same challenge - an ageing and shrinking pool of volunteers. We need to look to a new generation of volunteers.

That’s why the Coalition took a policy to the 2010 election to create AUSCORPS - a scheme to offer university students the opportunity to reduce their HECS debt by undertaking voluntary work.

Those who have been given opportunity through education have a great responsibility to build and contribute to the community.

Under the pilot programme, up to 1,000 university students per year would be eligible to receive a $10 credit against their HECS debt for each hour of volunteer work they undertook, up to a maximum 200 hours or $2,000 per year.

A similar scheme could be offered for TAFE students.

Such a program would have a myriad of benefits. Students could coach a junior footy team, serve as a scout leader, plant trees, deliver meals on wheels, work in soup kitchens, serve on the board of a not-for-profit, or do SES or CFA work.

Some of the financial burden on students would be lifted, and some burdens on society would be similarly lifted. The increased engagement of young people in their community would be a boon across Australia.

This measure would also encourage greater community understanding-that misfortune befalls many people often through no fault of their own and that its remedies lie with people, not just government.

Volunteering through AUSCORPS is not designed to replicate wages or turn volunteering into a paid activity.

Instead, it is about encouraging more young people to take up volunteering in the hope that they will continue their commitment throughout their adult lives. AUSCORPS would provide further support for not-for-profit organisations and would reinforce the broader value of community service as well as extend the principle of mutual obligation.

With the inspiring example of Australians in flood-affected areas front and centre of our national consciousness, now is the time to revisit this idea.

An army of volunteers in times of disaster will always materialise, but we need to harness that spirit all through the year.

A volunteer corps, like many promises in Labor’s first term, was announced but never happened. Julia Gillard has declared 2011 the year of delivery and decision.

So Julia, how about it? Make a decision and prove that the 2020 Summit wasn’t a complete waste of time. Adopt its ‘best’ idea. Even Kevin might applaud you for that.


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Mizuno MX 560 Driver

At last the wait is over for the new driver release from Mizuno Golf and like everything worth waiting for they don’t just have one driver they release two, The Mizuno MX 560 and the Mizuno MP 600. Today I would like to talk about the MX 560 Driver.

The 4 Golf Online Golf Shop took delivery of the new product in early February and I waisted no time getting it on the range for testing. My first impressions were that it looked good in the expeteted Mizuno blue and the shape of the head is similar to many 4600cc head designs on the market. The club stretches back to give the club a large footprint which can only help with launch angel and direction. Looking down at the top of the head I could see this slight bar which Mizuno refer to as the Power Bar Crown which helps to maximise face energy. The club i had in my hands had the multi compound Mizuno blue grip which not only looked great but felt even better. The MX 560 also can fitted with a Fujikura 360 shaft which also looked great and felt like it would make this club exploded at impact.

My first practise swings with the club felt good the club felt easy to control and a nice weight in my hands. The club head sat very nicely behind the ball and the Power Bar on the crown not only looked good but made it easy to line the club up at address.

After a few shots with the club I could really feel why we have had to wait for this club to arrive, my tee shot where really flying and also my miss hits where performing well also. The club was giving me good distance and I really felt like I could hit fairways with it.
The Mizuno MX 560 Driver felt very good and at under £200 will be a great product in it price band. You always know that you are going to get well made golf equipment with Mizuno and this club is no exception.

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The Cubs will listen to offers for Bryan LaHair

Ken Rosenthal reports that the Cubs “will listen” for trade offers on Bryan LaHair.

Overall LaHair is having a pretty fantastic season, hitting .293/.371/.536 with 14 home runs. But (a) he’s slumping like crazy lately and (b) he is being pushed off his natural first base position by Anthony Rizzo.
And for as depressing as this may be for Cubs fans, at age 29 is not likely to be a key part of the next winning Cubs team, so it would not be a bad thing for the Cubs to try to get a younger player at a position where they’re thin.

2018 Preview: Tampa Bay Rays

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Between now and Opening Day, HardballTalk will take a look at each of baseball’s 30 teams, asking the key questions, the not-so-key questions, and generally breaking down their chances for the 2018 season. Next up: The Tampa Bay Rays.

A lot of teams start one season looking very different than they did at the end of the previous season. Usually you can see those changes coming as early as August or September. What the Rays look like now, on the eve of the 2018 regular season, however, is very different than the sort of change we assumed as recently as the Winter Meetings.

We knew they’d let Alex Cobb walk in free agency and they did. But we did not expect them to trade Evan Longoria, to designate Corey Dickerson for assignment coming off an All-Star year, to trade 30-homer outfielder Steven Souza, or to trade Jake Odorizzi as spring training was getting underway as opposed to some time later when, perhaps, he could bring more value. The baseball justifications for some of these trades were better than they were for others, but the way they were done and the timing of it all cast a pall on the offseason, appearing as they did to be payroll slashing moves. The certainly didn’t impress the MLBPA, which filed a grievance against Tampa Bay last month, accusing them of pocketing revenue sharing money instead of trying to make the team better.

None of that played well, but if you take a couple of steps back, it’s possible to defend it all by realizing that even with all of those guys, the Rays were an 80-win team last year and would not have had a huge amount of upside this year if they had kept it all together. I’ll leave it to prospect experts, number crunchers to decide whether the Rays did a good job of tearing it down — and I think they could’ve done better than they did with stopgap measures until their minor league talent matures — but it’s at least understandable that they wanted to tear it down and start anew.

Until the fruits of those deals — and the fruits of a minor league system which has been pretty darn good in recent years — are ripe, though, the big league Rays are going to have a lot of question marks.

On offense the biggest question mark is health and durability. Here’s a pretty plausible Opening Day lineup Kevin Cash may send out there:

DH Denard Span
3B Matt Duffy
CF Kevin Kiermaier
RF Carlos Gomez
2B Brad Miller
C Wilson Ramos
1B C.J. Cron
SS Adeiny Hechavarria
LF Mallex Smith

Not terrible, but not durable or, in some cases, consistent. Kiermaier has had some freak injuries, but the nature of his play — hard, fast and diving for stuff — makes that a hazard and, as such, he’s really only played in one full season. Matt Duffy missed all of last year and, let’s face it, has never struck fear into the hearts of opposing pitchers. Wilson Ramos knows the disabled list like few others. Meanwhile, Carlos Gomez, C.J. Cron and Brad Miller have had fairly substantial swings in production across recent and within recent seasons. Adeiny Hechavarria and Mallex Smith are not serious offensive threats.

It’s easy to squint and to imagine Span, Kiermaier, Ramos, Gomez and maybe Cron forming the nucleus of a respectable attack, but it’s also easy to see half of that lineup playing in only, like, 107 games, Cash penciling in dudes like Jesus Sucre and Daniel Robertson a lot or putting Denard Span out in the outfield more than he should to cover for whoever. The Rays featured the 14th-best offense in the AL in 2017. I can see a case for it improving a tad, but not by much, and if the injury fairy flies through the window, this could be really bad.

On the upside, most of these guys can pick it pretty well, so the defense should be pretty decent and potentially even superior. The pitching is good on paper too, but there is gonna be some weirdness afoot if Cash sticks with the plan he outlined earlier this month.

Even with the departure of Cobb and Odorizzi — and even with the season-ending surgery to top prospect Brent Honeywell — the Rays have five good starters in Chris Archer, Nate Eovaldi, Blake Snell, Jake Faria and Matt Andriese. Except they’re not going to use all five starters in their rotation. They’re going to go with a four-man rotation and a bullpen game every fifth day. At present it appears that Andriese, who started 17 games last year, is the odd man out and will be part of the all-hands-on-deck crew on day 5, whenever that comes up.

Early on this should not make a difference. There are a lot of off days in the first month of the season, so the need for that bullpen day will be pretty limited. One wonders, though, what this will do to their effectiveness and durability as the temperature rises and the season wears on. Yes, “bullpenning” got a lot of press in the postseason, but the idea that a bullpen can stay fresh with such a high-level of use for 5-6 months with few days off is a questionable one. That’s especially the case when three of the Rays’ four starters — Eovaldi, Faria and Snell — pitched limited innings last year and can’t be expected to go six or seven innings per start in 2018 (who can anymore?). Maybe Archer is a horse, but the rest of your games you’re going to need three relievers to finish things up based on how life works these days. Maybe more.

In light of that, is the bullpen going to be able to handle nine innings once every five days? Color me dubious. I think they’ll be fried by July. At least if they truly do use that fifth day as a true bullpen day and don’t, say, just call up a new fifth starter every week and a half and use that slot to audition organizational depth before ultimately just handing it over to Andriese. Indeed, now that I’m thinking about it, I’d wager that the fifth day plan morphs into that pretty quickly and that we’ll be smiling at the notion of a true bullpen day by the All-Star break.

As for the arms in that bullpen, Alex Colome is the closer, mostly because the Rays couldn’t find anyone to deal him to this past offseason. In support are old hands Daniel Hudson and Sergio Romo, neither of whom have been relief aces in recent years, even if Romo did do well for the Rays after coming over late last season. Dan Jennings, Jose Alvarado, Ryne Stanek and a cast of similarly anonymous guys will take the ball a lot. Even Johnny Venters, who had three Tommy John surgeries, could be in the mix at some point. The cast will be as big as “Love Actually.” Whether they are as annoying depends on who you’re rooting for.

Where does that leave the Rays? It leaves them with some serious dice rolling in the lineup, some good defense, some respectable pitching but a potentially odd and possibly detrimental approach to its deployment. It leaves them with a still very good farm system and a roster that looks really nice for 2020. I think it leaves them in some pretty serious trouble for 2018, though, especially in a division as top heavy as the AL East.

As far as on-the-fly rebuilds go, it’s not a bad one, but it’s still one that’s gonna leave the Rays in the low-80s win-wise at best, with some pretty serious potential downside.

Prediction: Fourth Place, AL East.


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Monster Hunter: World – PlayStation global launch date announced

[English game website] As mentioned in previous posts, Monster Hunter: World will be launching first on consoles, followed by Windows PC at a later date. Today, at the annual PlayStation Press Conference before Tokyo Game Show begins, it was announced that the PlayStation 4 version of the game will launch simultaneously worldwide on 26 January, 2018, including the English version.

Sony also announced the Collector’s Edition for Monster Hunter: World, which costs JPY 15,980  (around USD 143.13), with pre-orders starting on 20 September this week. There are 2 other versions at JPY 8,980 (USD 80.40) and JPY 8,315 (USD 74.46). A special Monster Hunter: World edition of PlayStation 4 Pro will go on sale on December 7 for JPY 49,980 (USD 447.44).

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Verizon cell phones come in many different makes and models, but one of the best reasons for signing up with the company is the fact that it's one of the largest wireless carriers in the United States. This can be an important consideration when choosing which service to subscribe to because many carriers do not actually own or operate on their own networks, whereas a select few such as Verizon does. This means that if there is ever an issue with coverage or anything of that sort, a customer can be sure that he or she is dealing with the responsible party itself, and not some middleman company.

It all started as simple ol 'Ma Bell, Graham and Bell Telephone Co., and got too big for its branches so the feds had to bust it up – leading to Bell Atlantic and now Verizon. It's currently the second largest fixed telephony provider in the whole country, and number one when it comes to wireless networks. Verizon Wireless is one of only two major worldwide carriers to offer CDMA technology. Accordingly, Verizon cell phones are available running on CDMA or the newer GSM protocol.

As can be imagined for such a company, the complete list of their handsets – every one ever released for their subscribers – is a "what's what" of mobile communications history. Just about every manufacturer's makes and models had been available at some point, offered free or at low cost with a plan. But what's really made them a success, beyond their superior infrastructure, obviously, has been their memorable marketing campaigns.

Who can forget "the network guy?" Who does not remember the "army of technicians" outside your home? Such indelible images have firmly ensconced them into the popular imagination such that when people think of cell phones, what they refer to in their minds is a Verizon commercial they've seen. It's effective advertising, which has certainly been an important factor in the company's growth and success.

And such success has enabled them to offer a wide selection of handsets, helping to convince people far and wide to sign up for years-long contracts. Their latest coup in this regard has been convincing Apple to let them offer the iPhone, once the exclusive custody of the AT & T, fellow and rival "Baby Bell." Verizon subscribers increased manifold the very week of the offering, further cementing the company's lead in the marketplace today.

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More Oil Net - Enron

Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.usYesterday I posted a directed graph of US oil company mergers and spin-offs. The edges run left to right, showing the transition from the historical little players like Skelly and DX (recalling from my youth) assimilated into the giants of today. I started with a list of about 2500 transitions and way over to the right side of the graph, you can see the top dogs emerging: ExxonMobil (snippet at right), ChevronTexaco, RoyalDutchShell, and BP-Amoco. Although not yet a funnel in shape, if we get a few more mergers, the list of 2500 will transition to one (note to self: I forgot to merge Sohio with BP). Monopolistic practices work that way. Quite telling that the original Standard Oil breakup in the early 1900's barely shows up in the net.

As this exercise served as more of a discovery process than anything else, I did notice an odd straggler in the midst of the network. You will typically find during the process of merging, that enough company tentacles (spin-offs, subsidiaries, etc.) reach out to make it virtually impossible for a large subnet to break out of the pack. Yet that did happen at least once in the layout process. And in retrospect, I find it quite understandable that the largest of the splinter networks, known as Enron Oil&Gas, did not get assimilated.

Why does this make sense? Well, just read Greg Palast or some other Enron watcher, and you find that Enron built itself off of many sham organizations, existing in name only, and then collapsed into nothingness after its descent into bankruptcy.

Take your pick: Corruption or Monopoly. In corporatist America, we don't have a heck of a lot of choices as we reach peak oil. On the backside, if we have more than one big oil company per super-power, I'll merge into a monkey's uncle.

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