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MLB Power Pros 2008 review

The intersection of adorable and tobacco juice

  • Lovable visuals
  • So much stuff to do
  • Great value for $20

  • Out-of-date rosters
  • Loose fielding controls
  • Baffling menus

Major league ballplayers are filthy, disgusting creatures. Constantly spitting and grabbing their crotches, they’re the furthest thing possible from lovable cartoon characters. It’s remarkable, then, how MLB Power Pros manages to turn everything about these gruff, vulgar “athletes” into cheek-pinchingly cute caricatures of themselves on and off the field.

MLB Power Pros 2008 is the follow-up to last year’s long-awaited stateside debut of this decidedly Japanese baseball franchise, and in many ways it falls victim to that most American of sports game curses – the dreaded Roster Update. Considering that its release was timed right with the major leagues’ trading deadline, it doesn’t quite get that part right either. Power Pros limps out of the starting gate featuring lineups with All-Stars such as Manny Ramirez and CC Sabathia haunting their old ballparks. This may (or may not) not be a big deal to the kids who are the likely intended audience, but without the ability to modify rosters via web downloads, it’s an annoyance that surfaces pretty quickly.

As it is, the adorable on-field action remains mostly unchanged from last season. Perhaps that’s why there’s so much other non-baseball stuff crammed onto the disc; despite the elegant simplicity of hitting and pitching that invites everyone to the mound, it can get old pretty quickly. A cocked head from a pitcher questioning an umpire’s call or a batter spinning like a top when he whiffs on a pitch is funny the first few times, but there are few additions to the core gameplay that’ll get anyone but the most ardent Power Pros fan excited to head back onto the field so soon.

In reality, Power Pros is a lot more about its various old-school JRPG-style game modes than fundamentals of fielding and baserunning. Your typical American sports gamer will be utterly baffled by both the Success and MLB The Life modes, as these quirky, kiddie-themed adventures sport all of the accoutrements of a standard role-player. You’ll manage relationships, purchase items, and equip your player with upgraded gear; in-game scenarios are the substitute for combat. Hell, even the traditional seasons feature anime secretary love interests and an obsessive need for scheduling practices. This ain’t your typical hardball sim.

While Power Pros 2008 offers an undeniably massive amount of modes and options at a terrific $20 price, we could’ve easily waited until next spring for a truer, fuller follow-up. Veterans of last season’s title have pretty much played this game already, but it is a nice place to start if you’re new to the series. Don’t blame us, though, if you start feeling a lot like Bill Murray in Lost In Translation. It’s a culture shock in just about every way.

Aug 6, 2008

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DescriptionThe oh-so-cute gameplay is an homage to old-school baseball games of bygone eras, which may explain why there's so much other stuff to do. Frankly, it gets old quickly.
PlatformDS, PS2, Wii
US censor ratingEveryone
UK censor ratingRating Pending
Release date29 July 2008 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK)
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The legendary Black Bass fishing series is available for PC! BLACK BASS with Hank Parker for PC Features: Celebrity Angler Sponsorship and Endorsement from HANK PARKER. Multiplayer Mode - Allows up to 16 players to compete simultaneously via LAN or INTERNET. Fully three-dimensional game design. Game Tips from Fishing Legend Hank Parker. Realistic Fish Movement Patterns and Thousands of Fishes in Each of the Four Famous Bass-Packed Lakes. 3-D Accelerator Hardware Support. Major Fishing / Outdoor Publication Endorsement and Sponsorship from BASSIN' Magazine. Major Bass Fishing Tournament Endorsement and Sponsorship from Big Bass World Championship. Algorithms, AI, Lake Environments, Lure Movements and Fish Movements Modeled from Actual Data. Superior Game Design and Ten Years of Fishing Game Development Experience. Mass Market Computer System Compatibility (Playable on Pentium 133 or Higher without Specialized 3-D Hardware Support).

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Tomb Raider Trilogy Officially Announced

Square Enix has confirmed the existence of the upcoming Tomb Raider Trilogy for the PS3, which includes HD versions of Anniversary and Legend (these were already in "HD" on the 360 years ago, by the way), as well as Underworld.

The bundle will be available on March 22 for $39.99, and will include a Tomb Raider theme pack for the XMB, as well as two exclusive avatars for PlayStation Home.

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Interview: Talking Journey's majestic music with Grammy nominated Austin Wintory

It's no surprise that the folks at thatgamecompany are having one heck of a year  Ever since they released the long-awaited PlayStation Network game Journey a few months back, it's gained nothing but critical acclaim and huge attention from fans. Now, it's racking up end of the year awards – well-deserved ones, at that.

Although the biggest surprise has to be the sensational music within the game, provided by composer Austin Wintory. Not only is Austin's work winning awards in our field, but it's also the first video game score to be nominated for a Grammy.

We had a chance to catch up with Austin in an interview, talking about the music that went into the game, as well as what's next…

First of all, how did you get on board with the Journey project?

I had previously collaborated with thatgamecompany on flOW, and so I already knew them. I had play tested Flower even, and had been able to see that development first-hand, even though I didn’t actually work on it. So when it was finished, and they were getting ready to start on Journey, we started talking and I really connected with the material. Almost immediately we were off and running and I worked on it the full 3 years of its development.

Upon looking at the first footage from the game, did you get an idea of what kind of soundtrack to put together?  What kind of tone were you going for?

I started working on it before there was any footage or playable prototypes. So it was a real joy because I was able to help set the tone for the game almost as equally as the game was providing me with a style guide. And the idea from the beginning was exactly what, I hope, players are getting from it: a poignant, lonesome quality that builds to a pretty strong emotional catharsis. It took a long time to feel like we’d really nailed that emotional arc, but it was the goal from day one.

What was the biggest challenge you had to overcome when putting together the game's music?  Were there segments that you had to cut out because they were too strong, or not strong enough?

Truthfully all of it was very difficult. There’s almost never just one straightforward emotion taking place. It’s always a mix, and getting that just right was a lot of constant revision. But without question the ending, the finale, was the hardest. It had to be the payoff for the entire experience and so I re-wrote it far more times than anything else. Tons of music got cut wholesale before arriving at what’s in there now.

Did you get a chance to work with any favorite instruments over the course of composing this soundtrack?  Or was the experience as a whole just worthwhile in itself?

Well those aren’t exclusive of each other! I absolutely love the cello but even more so, I love the way Tina Guo plays it. So writing for her was, as it had been many times prior, an absolute dream. But overall the game is so special, and I’m in such awe of thatgamecompany, that it wouldn’t have mattered what style we aimed for – the experience was pure magic.

You've been nominated for a Grammy, the first nod ever being given to a video game composer.  How does it feel?

It’s still pretty surreal. Being nominated alongside John Williams is a lifelong dream that I never actually considered to be realistic. So that side of it has been the most overwhelming. But I am also excited that this might cast a light on some of the incredible work being  done by my colleagues, because honestly they’re equally deserving.

Are there any other soundtracks you enjoyed listening to this year?  Any particular favorites that stand out?

Probably my single favorite game score of this year is Jessica Curry’s Dear Esther. There have been a ton of wonderful scores in the indie sphere, but for me hers sits at the top. I consider her a dear friend and overall inspiring human being, along with her husband Dan Pinchbeck. Without a doubt her score to Machine for Pigs is most anticipated forthcoming score.

How thrilled would you be if your music became a consistent feature on a tour, like Video Games Live?

You should’ve asked me that back in June! I’ve been honored that Tommy Tallarico has programmed Journey on a couple dozen VGL performances so far. I conducted the premiered in Los Angeles, and it’s been done subsequently all through Canada, the US and South America. I also conducted their performance in Brazil! Next up is January 5th in Austin, TX where I’ll again be conducting. It’s an absolute blast.

Congrats on the Spike Video Game Awards win, by the way.  How many end-of-year honors does that give you now?

It’s been quite a few. I feel really blessed by the whole thing. None of it feels “deserved” but it’s immensely exciting nonetheless! The VGA’s were a very fun night, and it was pretty crazy getting a shout-out from Samuel L. Jackson!

Finally, what's next for you, or can you not say yet?

I’m deep into a wonderful game called The Banner Saga, and also wrapping up the final details on this fantastic indie called Monaco. Both will be out in 2013. I’ve also just started on the remake of Leisure Suit Larry, which is sort of a dream job! There are others a well, but as you sort of predicted, I can’t get into those just yet!

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I have a problem this year with the warm / hot/ cold  mixtures of weather . I am usualy putting small plants outside to harden off , with the ever changing temperatures this year I have had slower germination . plants that have reached the size for hardening off is not so many   so I have a collection of oddments. My green house is full to the top on a 3 shelf system  so Im wondering about putting out my pots with freshly sown seed which I did a few weeks ago outside in a sheltered position . I have checked on the seed packets and to sow them outside it says May / June/ july .

Being as the seeds which are left to mother nature still come up regardless -( if the birds dont peck the seed ) then Im not doing anything differant - thats what Im telling myself ! But what are others thoughts - Think I could do with a crystal ball !

Lucky, nature's seeds are, I believe, a bit more rugged than a lot of bought seeds. If the packet says; May, June, July, I would wait till June as weather is so cold.

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All rather depends how they have been stored, if seeds dry out to much it's not good.  Any in plastic might be better than ones in paper.   I would definitely try them, but wouldn't waste space with trays in case they don't work so you could try them in pots instead.  Best of luck.

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Lucky lucky you, what a wonderful first garden, lots of lovely things.   Hope someone got you some secateurs for a house warming present, a little over due pruning required, but don't worry about it, things will sort themselves out with time.   I agree with AliP on just about all of the pics.   Enjoy !

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Balloon Flower (Chinese Bellflower)

Balloon Flower (Chinese Bellflower)

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This heavy bloomer gets its name from the way each flower bud swells before its starry petals unfold. Balloon flowers are one of the easiest perennials you'll ever grow, and they bloom in profusion in mid to late summer, when many other perennials are beginning to fade.

The upward-facing flowers bloom throughout the summer and into early fall in shades of blue, pink and white. The plants form a low, neat mound and bear 2- to 3-inch cuplike blossoms accented with delicate purple veins and yellow stamens. Balloon flowers are a cottage garden standard, and they are excellent for cutting. To make the flowers last in the vase, sear the stems with a match or candle flame immediately after cutting.

Balloon flowers grow in Zones 3-8. They thrive in full sun or light shade in well-drained garden soil. They appreciate a little afternoon shade in zones 7-8. You won't find a more carefree perennial! Just work a little slow-release fertilizer into the soil in spring, and pick off the flowers as they fade to encourage more blooms. Moderate drought conditions aren't a problem, but it helps to water the plants deeply when the soil dries out too much or if drought conditions persist. Balloon flowers are seldom bothered by insects, and they are very cold-hardy.

Be careful when weeding the garden in spring. Balloon flowers don't sprout until other plants have begun to grow, and it is easy to dig them up inadvertently or pull them thinking they are weeds. Mark the area where they are planted to prevent this type of mistake.

Start new plants from seeds in spring, just after the last winter frost, or summer, up to 2 months before the first fall frost. When starting indoors, sow in individual pots 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost. Seeds require light to germinate, so press them lightly onto the soil, and don't cover. You can expect flowers the second year.

Plants are difficult to divide, but cuttings can be taken in late spring. When the new stems are about 2 to 4 inches long, push back the soil to find the point where the stem joins the root, and with a sharp knife, cut off a stem with about 1/2 inch of root attached. Pot up your cutting in a good potting medium.

Clumps of balloon flowers are very well behaved in the perennial garden - they don't spread and never crowd their neighbors. The blue shades of balloon flowers are striking when planted in combination with gold or deep orange cosmos or yarrows.

If you're looking for a carefree perennial that produces reliable blooms year after year, you can't beat balloon flowers.

Type: perennial
Propagation: seeds
Light: full sun or part shade
Flower Color: blue, pale pink, white
Bloom Time: summer
Height: 2-3 feet
Width: 12 inches
Soil Requirements: neutral pH, average moisture
Zones: 3-8
Uses: cutting bed, border, rock garden

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Brazilian Rain Tree Care

The Brazilian rain tree (Pithecellobium tortum) is a tropical tree that is native to Central and South America. It is a member of the legume plant family. The tree is a popular choice for bonsai treatment. The Brazilian rain tree is commonly grown in tropical locations as an ornamental yard tree. The tree rarely tops 10 feet. The smooth branches of the tree have large spines that are quite sharp. It produces flower spikes that appear furry in appearance and are strongly fragrant.

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Grown as a bonsai or an ornamental lawn tree, Brazilian rain trees require full sun, which means at least six hours of full sunlight exposure per day. The tree does well in partial shade during the hot summer months in areas where the temperatures can reach triple digits. If the tree is grown within a container, moving it into the shade during heavy heat is recommended.

Water and Soil

The tree prefers to be kept moist. It does not like its roots water-logged but it also does not appreciate being dry for any length of time. The Brazilian rain tree can flourish in sandy soil conditions with very poor nutrients. When grown as a bonsai, the tree prefers to be planted in pure sand with no garden soil. Any organic soil additives can cause the trees delicate root system to rot.

The Brazilian rain tree folds up its leaves when it rains. Even when grown as a bonsai indoors, the tree will naturally swirl up its leaves if it senses that rain is imminent. It will also do this at night or if its location is too dark.

The Brazilian rain tree grown as a bonsai requires weekly fertilizing with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season. In the winter months it will benefit from a monthly fertilizer application.

When you prune a bonsai Brazilian rain tree, leave a small nub remaining at the location of the cut. A Brazilian rain tree grown as a lawn specimen can be lightly pruned each spring to add shape to the tree or keep it contained.

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20,000 Teachers Provide Powerful Insights on Teaching in an Era Of Change in New Primary Sources Survey

Teachers Want Their Voices Heard and Offer Direction on Student Success, Common Core Implementation, Teacher Evaluation and Parental Support

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NEW YORK, NY (February 25, 2014) – Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today released results from the comprehensive survey Primary Sources: America’s Teachers on Teaching in an Era of Change. More than 20,000 teachers in all 50 states participated in this research, revealing teachers’ views on the rewards and challenges of teaching, the implementation of the Common Core State Standards, how teacher evaluation systems are working, how parents can best support their children’s success in school and more.

Primary Sources is a reflection of the most pressing issues we are facing as teachers today,” said Naima Lilly, a math educator in New York City. “We need to include teachers in the ongoing conversations surrounding education, particularly on the tough topics, to determine what is actually happening, how it is working and how we can focus on solutions. The teacher’s voice is imperative and I hope this report provides insight to leaders at all levels.”

The Primary Sources study seeks to raise awareness of teachers’ views on current issues affecting PreK–12 education. Reflecting this goal, Primary Sources data show that teachers are most satisfied in their jobs when their voices are heard in their school, district, state and nationally.

“Throughout Primary Sources, we see that many of the anxieties teachers have today come from a place of concern for the diverse students who populate their classrooms and how best to provide a quality education for each one,” noted Margery Mayer, President, Scholastic Education. “We must listen to our teachers and provide them with the quality resources and professional development they need to raise the bar for their students and, at the same time, raise the floor for their students who are struggling.”

This survey—the third installment of the report—comes at a critical time for educators across the country.

“Teachers are leading this work, but they feel their voices are absent in national and state-level discussions about changes in American education,” said Vicki Phillips, Director of Education, College Ready, at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. “This came through very clearly. Teachers’ thoughts provide critical insights for policymakers and administrators, and their voices must guide action on the implementation of new state standards, teacher evaluations and the use of technology for collaborating with other teachers.”

The views and opinions offered in Primary Sources: America’s Teachers on Teaching in an Era of Change include:

The Rewards and Challenges of Teaching
Overwhelmingly passionate and committed to their profession as a means to make a real difference, teachers nearly unanimously see their roles as extending beyond academic instruction to include reinforcing good citizenship, resilience and social skills.

Still, 82 percent of teachers report that constantly changing demands is a significant challenge facing them. Additionally, 73 percent of teachers say they teach students whose reading levels span four or more grade levels, increasing the need for differentiated instruction. But nine out of ten teachers (88%) agree that the rewards of teaching outweigh its challenges, and 89 percent say they are satisfied (51%) or very satisfied (38%) in their jobs.

Common Core State Standards Implementation
While the percentage of teachers in Common Core State Standards adoption states who feel prepared to teach to the standards has grown by sixteen points since 2011 to 75 percent, nearly the same percentage (76%) of teachers surveyed say they need more time to find materials and prepare lessons to implement the Common Core successfully. Additionally, 71 percent of teachers desire more quality professional development.

To help the students in their classrooms meet the Common Core, teachers feel that instructional materials that are age-appropriate, leveled and high-interest are the most important resources. After materials, teachers point to their colleagues— both teachers and administrators.

Teacher Evaluations
During an era where most states will implement or have already implemented new systems of evaluation and accountability, most teachers (78%) say they find their professional evaluations somewhat, very or extremely helpful. Eight in ten (79%) say they receive a formal evaluation at least once a year and a majority (59%) of teachers are satisfied with the frequency of their evaluations.

Of the teachers who don’t find evaluations very or extremely helpful, 42 percent say they want more feedback, 30 percent want increased fairness in the evaluation process and 23 percent want better-qualified evaluators and observers.

Collaboration with Peers and Students’ Families
Teachers are enthusiastic users of technology to collaborate and find resources, with 91 percent saying they use websites to find or share lesson plans or other classroom content.

Regarding collaboration with parents, almost all teachers (98%) believe the best thing parents can do to help their child succeed in school is to avoid absences, followed closely by setting high expectations for their child (97%) and working in partnership with teachers when their child has challenges (97%).

Background on Primary Sources
The significant size and scope of the study allow for analysis of teachers' views by grade taught, community income level, years of experience and more. Also available are state-by-state highlight data. To view this data and to download the full report, please visit

Primary Sources: America's Teachers on Teaching in an Era of Change is the continuation of an ongoing dialogue with America's teachers. The series of reports was first released in 2009, with findings from more than 40,000 teachers—the largest-ever survey of America’s teachers—sharing views on U.S. schools. The second edition, fielded in 2011 and surveying 10,000 teachers, took a deep look at the teaching profession and the view from the classroom.

Methodology, In Brief
The findings of the third wave of Primary Sources are based on a national online survey conducted by Harrison Group, a YouGov company, among 20,157 PreK–12th grade public school classroom teachers. The survey was conducted between July 1 and July 22, 2013. The data were weighted to ensure alignment with their actual proportions in the population according to grade(s) taught, teacher gender, years of teaching experience and geography.

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Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books and a leader in educational technology and related services and children's media. Scholastic creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning materials and programs, magazines, multi-media and other products that help children learn both at school and at home. The Company distributes its products and services worldwide through a variety of channels, including school-based book clubs and book fairs, retail stores, schools, libraries, on-air, and online at

About the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people's health with vaccines and other lifesaving tools and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to significantly improve education so that young people have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Based in Seattle, Washington, the foundation is led by CEO Jeff Raikes and Co-chair William H. Gates Sr., under the direction of Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett.

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Harrison Group, now a part of YouGov, is a leading global market research and strategy firm with its largest U.S. office located in Waterbury, Connecticut. The company’s cornerstone is providing sophisticated strategy, analytics, and survey and forecasting services. YouGov consists of a cohesive team of researchers, analysts, field experts, focus group facilitators, content-area experts, brand specialists and multivariate statisticians who deliver definitive results for many of the world’s most demanding clients.

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Mason Pacific restaurant in Nob Hill

Every summer, San Francisco comes alive with culinary possibilities, both new and old. There are the neighborhood standbys, of course, but the refreshing summer season tends to call for something a bit more exciting. So dive into Eastern European fare deep in the Mission, carouse over bay views and New Orleans-themed plates from a Slanted Door alum, then make your way to Berkeley for some of the city’s best regional Mexican fare. Summer is here. Presented in alphabetical order, these are GAYOT’s 25 best restaurants in San Francisco to eat at, right now.

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Mr. Espresso, the family-owned-and-operated roastery that supplies coffee, beans and espresso machines to some of the San Francisco Bay Area’s best and most star-studded restaurants, just celebrated its 35th anniversary with a party at its Oakland headquarters.

Having grown up in Salerno, Italy, during and immediately after World War II, Carlo DiRuocco immigrated with his French wife Marie Françoise and two eldest children to Alameda, across the bay from San Francisco. Having worked during his youth at an Italian coffee roastery and having loved espresso all his life, Di Ruocco was startled at the scarcity of well-made espresso near his new home. How could the eminently diverse Bay Area, already food-savvy in the late 1970s, have so few places in which to enjoy a cup of this classic high-octane treat?

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Oysters paired with Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky at SF Chefs 2013

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The foodfest known as SF Chefs has outdone itself yet again, lifting San Francisco ever higher into the culinary stratosphere with a wildly creative span of events ranging from an all-female-chefs deluxe dinner to a Portuguese wine intensive to a Nutter Butters cook-off between top local chefs.

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Assorted pastries amidst a spectacular view of the city at SF Chef’s kickoff party

For a week during the peak of every summer, SF Chefs lets Northern California’s top chefs work their magic for food lovers from all over the world at a series of classes, cooking demonstrations, special meals, blind tastings, competitions, panel discussions, gala parties and other wildly popular events throughout San Francisco. Although the much-awaited festival is still a month away, the SF Chefs kickoff party thrown on June 25th on the 36th floor of the Grand Hyatt San Francisco provided a sneak peek at what we can expect to see (and eat and drink) once the official fun begins on July 28.

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The new offering may be attractive to many enterprises that cannot afford, or are not willing, to pay for continued XP support. According to Google’s Official Enterprise Blog, Chromebooks made up 21 percent of total commercial laptop sales in the U.S. in 2013. The reasons for this impressive take-up of Chromebooks include the low total cost of ownership, lack of a need for additional security, and a web-management console.

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Public Enemy It Takes a Million ReviewThis week's Gear Live Playlist takes a look at one of the most controversial alblums of all time, along with new releases by Interpol and Sum 41. If you want something with more of a mixed flavor, we have a review of the Garden State Soundtrack. Get this week's music fix after the jump.

Interpol - Antics
Interpol Antics ReviewA follow up to 2002-s magnificent "Turn On The Bright Lights", "Antics" is all you can ask for in a sophomore album. "Antics" is the sound of a great band maturing, moving in the right direction, and taking a step toward a long and fruitful career. Although Interpol often gets comparisons to bands like The Strokes and other new garage rock, Interpol features more mature songwriting, much clearer vocals and more complex instrumentation. Great songs include "Narc", "Slow Hands" and above all, the riotous "Not Even Jail". Rock music's future could do a lot worse than Interpol, a New York band that captures the spirit of garage rock, but casts aside the low-fi guitars and screeching feedback. The album reaches a high point with the surf guitar intro to "Public Pervert", one of the better songs of the year. Great album, and it makes me already anticipate their next, an 8/10.

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Sum 41 Chuck ReviewFollowing up their gold record, �Does This Look Infected, Sum 41 chose to get even more melodic, while keeping all of their trademark aggression and pop punk style. With the first single "We're All To Blame", Sum 41 also prove they have grown up a little, and gotten a bit political. The album is named after a United Nations representative who brokered their safe return from a trip to the Republic Of Congo. Overall, "Chuck" is a lot darker than any of Sum 41's previous efforts, dealing more with loss and politics than the party boy anthems of some of their previous efforts. The slow tracks on "Chuck", especially "Slipping Away" and "Pieces", weaken the album, and make Sum 41 look like a fish out of water. All in all, "Chuck" is ok but disappointing, a 7/10.

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Jimmy Eat World Futures Review2001's "Bleed American" introduced Jimmy Eat World to the world, and sold a million and a half copies. How do you follow that up? By releasing an incredibly dense and complex album full of incredible hooks and lyrics that make you realize emo music can grow up. Kicking things off with "Futures", a track with an incredible guitar intro, Jimmy Eat World lets you know quickly that they have grown up musically. The melodic "Jenny" should find itself to modern rock radio, and could be a big hit. But the strongest track on the album is also the first single, "Pain", which uses the emo two singer method to perfection. The slow track "Drugs or Me" is exquisite and heart breaking, the idea of loving someone who doesn't love themselves. Watching them go from someone you love to some drug ridden shell, "If only you could see, the stranger sitting next to me" puts it perfectly. In the end, Jimmy Eat World has definitely released their best album yet, and one of the best of the year. "Futures" is what emo can aspire to become, a 9/10.

Garden State Soundtrack
Garden State Soundtrack ReviewI'm going to come clean, I am not a big fan of movie soundtracks. Sometime in the 90's, movie soundtracks lost any continuity and became just a random group of songs grouped together onto the same plastic disc. There are rare exceptions, and "Garden State" is definitely one of them. Each song carries the same somber but optimistic tone, a sly smile instead of jumping around for joy. "Garden State" was assembled by the director of the movie, so the soundtrack is basically a handpicked mixtape that conveys the same emotions and message as the film. The artists on "Garden State" are very eclectic, from the mainstream sounds of Coldplay and The Shins, to the indie styles of Iron & Wine, Remy Zero and The Cary Brothers. By far the best track on the album is an acoustic number by former Men at Work lead singer Colin Hay, "I Just Don't Think That I'll Ever Get Over You", a heartbreaking song about the agony of losing someone. Also included are tracks by electronic musicians Thievery Corporation and a song by the king of sadness Nick Drake. So, all in all, "Garden State" is a bit bleak and morose, but if you are in the mood, no one has done sad but hopeful this well in awhile.

Eyedea & Abilities - E&A
Eyedea & Abilities ReviewI don't think I am the only one who is extremely sick of modern hip hop. I used to be a huge rap fan, but then came the age of "bling bling" and nothing but guns and Bentleys. I mean, if I believe every rapper I hear, there are around three million Bentleys sold each year. I yearn for the days of Rakim and Chuck D, when rappers were intelligent and beats were original. Inspiring hope for a hip hop rebirth is Eyedea & Abilities, a modern day Eric B. & Rakim, one rapper, one dj, mixed with some intelligent, socially conscious lyrics and finally a dash of incredible basslines. Hailing from Minneapolis, (also the home to another rapper of the same style, the critically acclaimed Atmosphere) Eyedea & Abilities have seemingly been insulated from the gunplay and drug deal boasts of New York City and LA. This lends itself to original lyrics that don't use the typical rap world's hackneyed topics as crutches, in other words, Eyedea & Abilities aren't just writing about money, guns & hoes. So, if you are sick of what rap has become, and hopeful about what it can be, grab this album, you won't be disappointed.

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Public Enemy It Takes a Million ReviewIn the late 80's, hip-hop had ten years under it's belt, and a whole lot of unresolved issues. With the emergence of NWA, Public Enemy, Ice T and others, the days of LL Cool J topping charts with "I Need Love" were definitely over. The West Coast now had it's gangsta rap, with tales of gangs and drive bys, but the East Coast had something even more powerful, the socio-political fury and intelligence of Chuck D and Public Enemy. Following the intro, "It Takes A Nation of Millions" dives right in with the classic "Bring The Noise". Although the song was much bigger commercially when remade with Anthrax, this version is much clearer, so you hear lines like "Radio stations I question their blackness, they call themselves black, but we'll see if they play this". Public Enemy was making a statement: hip-hop was not going to be disco music, a gimmick music made for the sole purpose of playing at a party. Rap music had something to say, and you were going to listen damn it. With the mostly simple, driving beats provided by Terminator X, and the angry, smooth cadence of Chuck D, this album is classic after classic that will resonate for years to come. The only downside to "It Takes A Nation" is the sole weakness of Public Enemy, the extremely annoying Flavor Flav. Honestly, if Public Enemy had just been a one MC and one DJ group like Eric B. & Rakim, they would have released even more classic albums than they did. But with tracks like "Black Steel In The Hour of Chaos", "Rebel Without A Pause" and "Prophets of Rage", "It Takes A Nation" belongs in everyone's collection.

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My genealogy day - 15 May 2011

Not much of a genealogy day today, although I got caught up on a few things!

*  Read email and blogs, finished up the Best of the Genea-Blogs - 8-14 May 2011 post and set it for early afternoon.  Updated the NGS Conference Posts Compendium post too.  Winnowed the desk pile of "interesting stuff" - just moved papers into other piles, but it's progress of a sort!

*  Went off to church at 9:30 a.m., home by 11:45 a.m.

*  Read, then went in to read the paper, watch the Padres game and eat lunch.  Padres won 8-2 (now 17-23, are 3-3 on road trip).

*  Back online at 4 p.m. to read, then putter in the database.  Fixed quite a few brackets used for sources in my Notes, plus edited some note text.  Added new blogs to Google Reader.

*  Went in at 5:15 p.m. for dinner, then worked in rose planters cutting back roses and weeding.  Only 4 or 5 pricks.

*  Back online at 6:30 p.m. to read, then puttered some more in the database.  Wrote the SDGS newsletter article and sent it off to Diane.  Wrote "Casefile Clues for Beginners" newsletter for beginning genealogists.

*  Checked Twitter and Facebook, figured out that Dear Randy: How should I transfer my FTM 2011 database to RootsMagic? from Wednesday afternoon was missing on my blog, so found it on Google Reader and put it up.  Started the next Best Of post and added content to it.  Wrote this post.

Genealogy today was 7.0 hours - 0.5 hour doing email, 1.5 hours reading blogs, 2.0 hours writing blog posts, 1.0 hour doing SDGS article, and 2.0 hours working in database on Notes.

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The Ploeger Genealogy and Family Tree Page

Welcome to the Ploeger Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with user-contributed information and web sites for the Ploeger surname. As additional sources for vital records, original documents, vintage photographs and surname-based DNA projects are discovered, this page is updated to offer the best list for researching Ploeger ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!

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Ploeger DNA Projects

Don't believe the hype! When DNA testing was first made available for genealogical purposes, some companies boasted how it could solve all your Ploeger family tree mysteries. DNA testing can be a useful tool, when applied properly to a given research issue. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Ploeger research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".

Ploeger Family History

There is more to exploring your Ploeger ancestry than just gathering a bunch of names and dates. Understanding where your ancestors lived, how they were employed, and what they did for fun, may give you a better appreciation of your heritage. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing Where is the book on my Ploeger family? is always useful.

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You may also want to consider posting a query to the Community Message Boards at Genealogy Today to get assistance from other researchers on your most elusive Ploeger ancestors.

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If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Ploeger, contact the folks at ProGenealogists for a free research estimate. You may also find it helpful to read, "When, Why and How to Hire a Professional Genealogist."

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Whenever possible, consider holding the family reunion in place where you have a strong Ploeger family history, which provides opportunities to share stories and visit cemeteries or old home sites; you may even want to consider as a one-day activity, having each family take on the task of gathering information from the local courthouse, school district, public library, etc. -- this, of course, requires advance planning and assignment, but could generate considerable interest and results. The article "Family Reunions Don't Always Turn Out as one has Pictured" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Ploeger reunion.

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2012 Minnesota Genealogical Society North Star Conference Call for Papers

For Immediate Release
February 9, 2012

2012 Minnesota Genealogical Society North Star Conference Call for Papers
Deadline for Submissions is March 1, 2012

February 9, 2012—South St. Paul, MN. The Minnesota Genealogical Society (MGS) announces a Call for Papers for breakout sessions of the 5th annual MGS North Star Conference, “New Approaches and Old Sources,” to be held October 5–6, 2012 in Edina, Minnesota. The deadline for submission of proposals is Thursday, March 1, 2012.

The conference will feature keynote presentations by Joshua Taylor, as well as 12–16 one-hour breakout sessions. Because MGS can offer only a modest honorarium, this call will be most attractive to genealogists in the Upper Midwest, but MGS welcomes proposals from any genealogists who would like to join us in the Twin Cities in October.

The program committee will give strong consideration to presentations relating to 18th- and 19th-century genealogy, along with emerging technology and Internet tools for genealogists, with a focus on the Upper Midwest. The Committee encourages proposals for educational presentations on:
  • Genealogy records and genealogical sources
  • Libraries and archives
  • Genealogical research on the Internet
  • Software for managing genealogy research
  • Technology for creating, capturing and managing images
  • Researching Civil War-era ancestors
  • Upper Midwest immigration and settlement, including the role of railroads and federal land policy
  • Native American genealogy
  • Genealogy research methods (including application of DNA and case studies that illustrate successful problem-solving)
Audience: The North Star Genealogy Conference is a small conference with high standards for program content. Expected attendance is approximately 125–175. The audience includes beginning, intermediate and advanced genealogists.

Format: Standard sessions are approximately 50–60 minutes. Illustrated talks are preferred. Proposals for longer workshop-type sessions will be considered for inclusion in the program.

Compensation: MGS offers a $50 speaker honorarium, plus free Friday–Saturday conference registration and Saturday lunch. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the speaker.

Handouts: MGS will provide handouts to registrants in digital format (.pdf or .doc). Handout material, limited to four pages per talk, is required for every lecture presentation. Handouts should be submitted in .doc or .pdf format . Speakers who do not submit handouts by 15 August 2012 will be replaced on the program.

Technology: Speakers must provide their own laptop computer. MGS will attempt to make overhead projectors and digital projectors available as needed, but speakers are encouraged to provide their own projector when possible.

Key dates for presenters:
  • 1 March 2012: Lecture proposals due
  • 15 April 2012: Notification of acceptance of proposals
  • 15 August 2012: Handouts due to MGS
  • 5–6 October 2012: Conference
Submission Requirements:

Submit proposals by 1 March 2012 on MGS’ PDF speaker proposal form, available at Use a separate form for each lecture submitted, and fill it out in Adobe Reader (downloadable here) for best results. After filling out the form, save it with your name and lecture title and send it to the address below.

Submit proposals to:
MGS Education Committee
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3976 Hazel St.
White Bear Lake, MN 55110

About the Minnesota Genealogical Society (MGS)

The Minnesota Genealogical Society (MGS) was organized in 1969 to help Minnesotans and people with Minnesota connections research and discover their family history. MGS collects and publishes genealogical, biographical, and historical material, offers educational classes and conferences to support interest in family history, and promotes family history and genealogy as a rewarding hobby and area of lifelong learning.


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Suzanne Medwid is in her third season as an assistant soccer coach for the Generals.  Her first two seasons have resulted in a 23-10-4 combined record and two trips to the semifinals on the ODAC Tournament.  The 2011 team finished 13-4-2 overall, including a 7-2-2 league mark.

Prior to coming to W&L, Medwid served one season as an assistant coach at her alma mater, Wittenberg University. While there, Medwid helped lead the Tigers to a 12-5-5 overall record, a North Coast Athletic Conference crown and an appearance in the NCAA second round. Her coaching experience also includes numerous camps, including the Wittenberg and Cape Cod Sea Camps.
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Our Namesake, George Fox

George Fox was a leader in a 17th-century Christian awakening from which came the Quaker movement (now known as the Society of Friends or the Friends Church). During civil strife between royalist and parliamentary forces, the movement spread rapidly across England and in American colonies, in spite of harassment under Commonwealth and Restoration governments that brought property loss, imprisonment, and sometimes death. By the end of the century, there were 100,000 Quakers, an American colony (Pennsylvania), and a strong public witness to Christian holiness, peace, religious freedom, participatory worship, business integrity and social justice.

Many early adherents were drawn from Seeker communities of Northern England. These Christians, disillusioned with monopolistic state religion, whether Catholic, Anglican, Presbyterian, or Independent, had been meeting informally for Bible study and prayer. George Fox forcefully articulated their criticism of the institutional church for its secondhand faith, sin-excusing doctrine, hireling ministry, and compromise with political powers. People responded eagerly to his proclamation of a new Day of the Lord in which the true church is being recovered and kingdom righteousness effected through Christ's presence and power.

After the Toleration Act of 1689 granted limited freedom to Quakers, the movement took shape as a denomination, as did other groups arising within Puritan England. Currently approximately 350,000 people worldwide identify themselves as Friends (Quakers). They are most numerous in Africa and the Americas with fewer adherents in Europe/Middle East and Asia/West Pacific. Within such multicultural pluralism, patterns of worship and ministry vary, but certain distinctive beliefs persist: that Christ revealed outwardly in history is the Light within each person, that women as well as men may minister, and that believers are called to personal holiness and to public righteousness. By Arthur O. Roberts, PhD, Professor at Large, George Fox University


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Georgetown, KY – Following the successful completion of Rucker Village, the student housing facility built last year on Dudley Avenue, GC’s Board of Trustees has approved construction of another 84-bed, townhouse-style, residence complex to be known as Hambrick Village.

This structure on Military Street, across from the old Hinton Field, honors long-time history professor Horace Hambrick and his wife Maribeth.

Dr. Hambrick was a member of GC’s faculty for 46 years, 26 of them as history department chair. He also was elected first chairman of the college faculty. Maribeth served as a trustee, president of the Women’s Association and the Alumni Association.

Both are highly regarded members of the Georgetown College family and have received honorary degrees from GC. They became members of the GC Hall of Fame in 2010.

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Motivating public employees; changing the public sector from inside

Motivating public employees; changing the public sector from inside
It is not possible to link the personal or professional public sector employees motivations
with one isolated "factor" or "element".
Likewise, it also depends on the perspective through which observe the situation. It can be
seen from the perspective of the employee through the achievement of personal and / or
professional reasons.
It can also be approached from the perspective of the heads of the public sector through the
appropriation of efficiency in organizational processes they lead to improved results. A last one
could be from the perspective of the organization itself, depending on the work area and a specific
profile to fulfill its obligations to the public.
What is determinant for people to choose, to start or continue, their careers in the public
sector is a question that cannot be answered universally due to the infinite number of possible
reasons for some of the persons involved in the development of processes. In turn, it depends on the
context in which the question is made.
If the question arises with pretensions to intervene the current processes of an organization
to improve the achievement of results, it could be say that the motivations are the continuous
negotiations between employees and the organization for the alignment of objectives; i.e., that both
the organization and the employee are heading to achieve the same objectives in a look now
(present) the organizational ideal (future).
In this context, necessary elements such as a strong economic proposal (compensation) or
excellent leadership to align and coordinate the interests of the parties.
Moreover, if the question arises preventively, i.e., not to intervene a current situation but
plan a future situation, we could say that the motivations of employees (elected according to
specific criteria) rest on solid definition of the values and objectives the organizations to which it is
linked (or seek to link a future through a selection process), leaving the other elements as
remuneration and leadership in the background.
Among this universe of interpretations, a tentative answer would be that the motivations of
public employees are more than a list of items; a series of complex processes (organizational
culture) series whose actors to employees (human resources), the heads (results) and the
organization itself (reason for being), which is developed over time by negotiating items such as
leadership, remuneration and organizational values to achieve goals.
In this perspective, I would like to emphasize that while there is no single formula to
determine the nature of the motivations of public employees (or enlarge them), but we can certainly
fragmenting the processes factors in order to analyze not as a reactive process (motivations as a
stimulus for action and reaction), but as a reflexive process (the ability to determine the key points
for planning with foresight before starting any organizational process).
Thus, it is worth addressing the issue in two stages as proposed by Schott, Kleef and Steen;
the identity of the institution (what, how, when and why of their work) and the identity of the
worker of the institution (what, why and how).
This concept, since the theory of identity is defined as the "self" as the reflection "which
emerges out of the interaction with these complex social structures and provides the link between
the environment and personal behavior" (Schott, Kleef, & Steen, 2014a, p.693).
Thereby, it could identify a typology of motivations based on the determination of the
personality of the organization and the profile of the potential workers to establish processes that
enable proactive labors and relationships over negotiations for the development of the daily chores.
Within the logic of the joint work is based on the principle that people are the ones who
must adapt to institutions where they have to perform their work. How we refer to a specific sector
(public sector), human talent as a minimum requirement should be a primary interest in serving the
community (which is the basic idea of working in the sector).
In this regard, the same authors claim that people who work in this sector "can be described
as a personal orientation or commitment toward the public interest". (Schott, Kleef, & Steen, 2014c,
p.692). In other words, they must have some specific characteristics before start doing any public
job. This characteristics must work as a personal and professional motivations in relation to their
professional features.
The personal and professional motivations, from the perspective of Weibel, Rost, and
Osterloh (2010) can be addressed from two perspectives; that of extrinsic type and those of intrinsic
type. Referring to “extrinsic," is defined as the kind of motivations that seeks "personal needs
indirectly, that is, extrinsic motivation refers to doing something because it leads to separable
outcomes: such as monetary compensation" (Ryan & Deci, 2000, p.58).
In turn, referring to the type “intrinsic” motivations are those that are “thought to be
intrinsically rewarding if they are perceived to be interesting, That is, to be challenging, enjoyable,
or purposeful" (Weibel, A. Rost, K., & Osterloh, M., 2010, p. 389).
Considering the above contributions, it could be argued that the motivation must come or be
part of the characteristics of people seeking work in the public sector (qualities and motivations of
reflective type) before imposing or trying to influence them from external level (generating qualities
attempt reactively).
In brief, the public sector worker has a specific profile with defined characteristics that can
get in tune with the characteristics of a public organization; which means that personal, professional
and organizational motivations are in complete harmony to the search for a common goal.
Schott, C., van Kleef, D. D., & Steen, T. (2014). What does it mean and imply to be public service
motivated?. The American Review of Public Administration, 0275074014533589, 690-695:
Ryan, Richard M., and Edward L. Deci. 2000. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivations: Classic
definitions and new directions. Contemporary Educational Psychology 25 (1): 54–67.
Weibel, A., Rost, K., & Osterloh, M. (2010). Pay for performance in the public sector—Benefits
and (hidden) costs. Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, 20(2), 387-412.

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Care Bears :: Plush

Care Bears were originally characters created by American Greetings in 1981 for use on greeting cards. Then, in 1983, Kenner took the characters and made the first in a line of very successful teddy bears based on the Care Bears. Each bear was a different colour with a symbol on their belly to match their names. Care Bear Cousins, produced a couple of years later, were a series different animals with matching symbols to names.

The Care Bears franchise was massive business and a huge amount of items were produced to go along side the toys. There were book, magazines, cartoons and films, plus so many other items I can't mention them all!

A popular toy in the 80's, the Care Bears and Cousins made a succesful comeback to 2002 with several new characters being added to the original line (not mentioned here).

Images on this page thanks to Renee, Clare, Myself and various eBay sellers!

There were three main different sizes of plush Care Bears (6, 13 & 18 inches) and at least two produced at the massive size of 36 inches! Some characters were only made as plush toys and there were several UK exclusives.

Plush Care Bears ~ 6 Inches

There were twelve Care Bears produced at 6 inches. The Care Bear Cousins were never produced at this size, nor were Grams or Baby Hugs & Tugs.

There were several 6 inch plush UK exclusives. These characters were only made as Plush, never as poseables.

Daydream Bear [UK] Forest Friend Bear [UK] Harmony Bear [UK] Sea Friend Bear [UK] Surprise Bear [UK] Trueheart Bear [UK]

Plush Care Bears ~ 13 Inches

All fifteen of the poseable characters were produced as 13 inch plush toys.

Baby Hugs Baby Tugs Bedtime Bear Birthday Bear Champ Bear

Cheer Bear
Friend Bear Funshinre Bear Goodluck Bear Grams Bear

Grumpy Bear Love-a-Lot Bear
Share Bear Tenderheart Bear Wish Bear

These eight Care Bears were only produced as plush toys, never as poseables. See below for more on Secret Bear.

Daydream Bear Forest Friend Bear Harmony Bear I Love You Bear

Sea Friend Bear Secret Bear Surprise Bear Trueheart Bear

"The best kept secret in town is new Secret Bear talking stuffed animal! This bear can say six wonderfully different sayings, with a pull of a string. But, his lips are sealed when you tell him your secrets. He promises never to tell anyone...that is, unless you want him too."

  • "I'm Secret Bear."
  • "I promise I won't tell."
  • "Who's your favourite Care Bear?"
  • "Do you have a secret?"
  • "You can tell me anything."
  • "You're my secret friend."

Plush Care Bear Cousins ~ 13 Inches

There were six Care Bear Cousins produced as 13" plush toys and five rare UK exclusives, one of which was never made a poseable.

Brave Heart Lion Bright Heart Raccoon Cozy Heart Penguin Gentle Heart Lamb Lotsa Heart Elephant Swift Heart Rabbit

These are the five rare UK exclusive plush Care Bear Cousins. Noble Heart Horse was never produced as a poseable.

Loyal Heart Dog Noble Heart Horse Playful Heart Monkey Proud Heart Cat Treat Heart Pig

Plush Care Bears ~ 18 Inches

There were at least seven 18 inch plush Care Bears produced.

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Bedtime Bear Birthday Bear Cheer Bear
Goodluck Bear Love-a-Lot Bear
Tenderheart Bear Wish Bear

Plush Care Bears ~ 36 Inches

There were at least two 36 inch plush Care Bears produced (Tenderheart & Cheer Bear).

Plush Care Bear & Care Bear Cousin Cubs

There were seven cubs produced towards the end of the 1980's, four Care Bears and three Care Bear Cousins. They had plush bodies with hard plastic, fuzz covered faces. Each one came with a bottle and either a bonnet or booties.

Plush Care Bear Cubs

Bedtime Bear Cheer Bear Funshine Bear Share Bear

Plush Care Bear Cousin Cubs

Bright Heart Raccoon Proud Heart Cat Swift Heart Rabbit

Plush Accessories

There were even a few accessories made for the plush bears, including fashion wear.

Cuddly Carrier

"Care Bear stuffed animals can now travel in their Cuddly Carrier accessory!
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Now you can dress up all of your 13 inch Care Bear stuffed animal in six terrific outfits, with fashion co-ordinated hats too!
Each one fits any of your 13 inch Care Bears and is specially designed to let the Care Bears tummy symbols show through."

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