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Pets in need of help

Animal Crackers Pet Rescue is closing its doors Tuesday and still needs people to temporarily take in pets.

About five to six animals — including dogs, cats and possibly parrots — are in need of temporary homes, volunteer Johannah Falke said. The pet rescue center moves into its new space in Laguna Hills sometime in March.

Those interested in helping Gina Kantzabedian should email her as soon as possible at Animal Crackers is at 30822 S. Coast Hwy., (949) 499-1988.

Foundation seeks volunteers

Laguna Ocean Foundation's Tidewater Docent is seeking volunteers for its program, which educates people about the local beaches. To qualify as a docent, volunteers must attend one formal training session and accompany a professional educator for on-the-job training at the tidepools.

For more information, contact Jake Bonus at

Playground to be redone on Main Beach

The playground equipment at Main Beach is set to be replaced with custom lifeguard-tower-themed equipment, according to the city manager's weekly updates. The playground will be closed during construction, which will start Jan. 22 and take two months to complete. The adjacent restrooms will remain open.

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Outfitting Your Mountain Bike for Night Trips

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

mountain bike at nightMountain biking at night can provide a rush you just can’t get during the daytime. For some busy enthusiasts, nighttime may even be the only available time to ride, particularly when daylight hours are in short supply. In either case, nighttime mountain biking requires extra safety precautions and different gear, including LED lights, that you normally don’t need for riding during the day. Following are suggestions for what to bring and how to trick out your mountain bike for night riding. (more…)

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Bicycle LightAs people are increasingly choosing to rely on bicycles as their primary mode of transportation, more and more cyclists are now sharing the road with cars. Because bicyclists are more vulnerable to injury than motorists, it’s important to practice proper bicycle safety in order to remain safe and avoid life-threatening accidents.

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The Drydock Footwear Group, a joint venture with New Balance, is home to the Aravon, Dunham, and Cobb Hill brands. From our go-anywhere sandals to our been-everywhere waterproof hikers, everything we make is a perfect blend of comfort and style. Always available in an extended range of sizes and widths, we're pretty certain your shoes will fit your feet as comfortably as the occasion.

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Hi! Everyone,
I need to decompile .class file. Does anyone knows what is a syntax to do so.
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A good way to start is by this

There is then the one & only magical google that returns you : search on Java Decompilers

  • There is first of all the JAD decompiler, which is embedded in many Commercial code
  • Mocha is/was the very first one on the market.
  • NetBean has AFAIK a Java Decompiler
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It's me, again. I have to be the person with the most problems in getting Java to work. I have set my path variable. It's corrcect because now javac works. But when I save a file -in this case I save a file: "" in a file on my desktop. But when I run it on command prompt, I get an error saying

"Error: cannot read:"

I'm doing on command prompt: javac, whats wrong?

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The Windows command prompt has a notion of a "current directory." If you type "dir" to see a listing of files, it'll be the files in the current directory that get listed. Depending on the version of Windows you're using the default current directory might be any number of things, but it'll pretty much never be your desktop folder.

You can change your current directory (not the default, which will be the same every time you start the command prompt; you change it just for the current session) using the "cd" command, as in

cd c:\Documents and Settings\nbain\Desktop

(where I used "nbain" for your Windows user name, since I don't know your real one.) If you issue that "cd" command correctly, you should find that your "javac" command will then work.

But the Desktop folder is a lousy place to put things. Generally you want to create a directory to keep your Java work in:

mkdir c:\java

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i try to use this code to get the inputText but it always return me a null value.

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03-24-2009, 05:03 PM

Like most posters here - I'm new here and struggling - a bit. A little guidance would be nice.

I have an xml file called - look.

The - look - xml file comes with a look swf - and - a look fla file.

The - look - xml file is linked (somehow) to a menu, so, when you click on the menu button the look file opens.

I have cloned the look-xml file, the swf-file and fla-file. I now want to rename and recode them to - see-xml, see-swf and see-fla. Once they are renamed and recoded, I would like see-xml to be a button on the menu.

The files are made with flash cs3, actionscript 2. I have some flash, xml, experience but less AS experience...but I'm a fast learner if someone can point me in the right direction.

Thank you for your time and help. Babygirl;)

03-24-2009, 05:52 PM
Wait, do you want Look to be like page 1, See to be page 2, and perhaps Hear to be page 3? I'm not quite clear on what your overall goal is, but welcome!

03-24-2009, 06:35 PM
Thank you jeremy

Yes. Look would be page 1. See would be page 2. Etc. The difference being, though Look and See "appear" (same layout) the same, they have different names with different menu links. If I just clone Look, and add it to the menu as See, then See opens Look... I would like See to open as See. Am I communicating this any clearer ??? Sorry. Sometimes communication gets in the way of ideas... Babygirl

03-25-2009, 09:27 AM
Yes, the key was if you wanted the files to be like pages, or if they were completely separate.

If you copy the files and change anything that might conflict (variable names might be good too), but really the kicker is that you should probably have a main containter and then load the two See and Look files into it. Then you will have a menu that stays consistent, and then it loads the swf files into a container (like having an iframe on a page and ajax to reload the contents of the box).

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Youth - Young people building Europe

Youth Policy Manual

Youth policy manual - How to develop a national youth strategy (2009)
Finn Yrjar Denstad
ISBN 978-92-871-6576-3

order Youth Policy Manual

What is youth policy, and what major elements should a national youth policy strategy include? How can young people be consulted and otherwise involved in developing youth policy? How do institutions such as the European Union, the Council of Europe and the United Nations address youth policy, and how can this work be concretely linked to the efforts of a national government to develop a youth policy agenda?

These are some of the essential questions addressed in this publication. The Youth Policy Manual should be considered a resource, a tool and a helpful guide both for policy makers in the youth field and for non-governmental organisations and other stakeholder groups who advocate for improved youth policy at the national level.

This manual proposes one possible model for how a national youth policy strategy can be developed. It is based on the author's observations from the countries of South-eastern and eastern Europe, as they gain experience in addressing youth policy in a transversal and cross-sectorial manner and with the active involvement of young people.

1 Introduction

2 What is a national youth policy?
2.1. A clearly defined government authority on youth
2.2. A clearly defined target group
2.3. A concrete and transparent strategy
2.4. A knowledge-based policy
2.5. Young people as a resource, not a problem
2.6. Promoting youth participation
2.7. A cross-sectoral, integrated approach to youth policy
2.8. Inter-ministerial co-operation
2.9. A separate budget
2.10. Established links between local, regional and national levels
2.11. In line with European and international practices

3 Youth policy in Europe
3.1. The Council of Europe
3.1.1. The decision-making structure of the Council of Europe youth sector
3.1.2. Youth Ministers' Conferences
3.1.3. European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life
3.1.4. National youth policy reviews
3.1.5. Suggesting a "European standard" of youth policy within the Council of Europe
3.2. The European Union
3.2.1. The dynamic between the EU institutions and the member states
3.2.2. The European Commission White Paper on Youth
3.2.3. The future youth policy of the European Union
3.2.4. The Open Method of Co-ordination (OMC)
3.2.5. The European Youth Pact
3.2.6. The Youth in Action Programme
3.2.7. The "structured dialogue"
3.2.8. The Renewed Social Agenda
3.3. The Youth Partnership between the European Commission and the Council of Europe
3.4. The United Nations system
3.4.1. World Programme of Action for Youth and the Millennium Development Goals
3.4.2. The UN Secretariat and different UN agencies
3.5. Web resources

4 Why youth participation - and how?
4.1. Why youth participation?
4.2. Why youth organisations?
4.3. How to involve youth in decision making
4.3.1. The ladder of participation
4.3.2. Examples of youth participation at the national level
4.4. Web resources

5 Some important issues to address when developing and implementing a national youth strategy
5.1. Why do we need a national youth strategy?
5.2. Ownership
5.2.1. Government ownership
5.2.2. Ownership by non-governmental youth organisations
5.2.3. Involvement of international organisations
5.3. Process focus versus goal focus
5.4. Confidence, transparency and accountability
5.5. Legislation
5.6. Cross-sectoral co-operation at the governmental level
5.7. Vertical co-operation at the government level
5.8. Expecting the unexpected

6 Setting the stage: planning the strategy development process
6.1. A budget for the national youth strategy development process
6.2. The need for research
6.3. Identifying the stakeholder groups
6.4. Developing a project design for the process
6.4.1. An example of a comprehensive project design
6.5. Drawing the time line
6.6. Different levels of a strategy
6.7. Developing a publicity and communications plan
6.8. Monitoring and evaluation
6.9. A strategy document and an action plan
6.10. Web resources

7 Developing a youth strategy in seven stages: an example
7.1. Stage 1: early preparations
7.2. Stage 2: getting started and the first consultation
7.3. Stage 3: the second consultation
7.4. Stage 4: developing the first draft
7.5. Stage 5: the third consultation
7.6. Stage 6: final draft for adoption
7.7. Stage 7: developing the action plan
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What is Heishi?

Recognize the real thing and learn how it's made

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The literal meaning of heishi is "shell" and specifically refers to pieces of shell which have been drilled and ground into beads and then strung into necklaces. More and more frequently, however, heishi (pronounced hee-shee) has come to refer to hand-made tiny beads made of any natural material.

The origin of heishi is fascinating indeed, and is inescapably linked to the ancient history of the people most proficient in its making, the Santo Domingo and San Felipe Pueblo Indians. It is safe to say that this is the oldest form of jewelry in New Mexico (and perhaps in North America), pre-dating the introduction of metals. Centuries ago, the shells used by the Pueblo Indians to make beads were obtained in trade from the Gulf of California.

When one looks at a string of heishi, the first reaction is frequently "how on earth can a person do that?" or "to be so perfect, it must be done by machines." The truth is, if it seems exquisitely perfect, it was most likely made by the hands of a highly-skilled, extremely patient craftsperson.

Shell slices
Slices of
turquoise and
olive shell

Knowing the steps involved in the creation of a good string of heishi can help a potential buyer distinguish—and appreciate the difference— between excellent hand-made jewelry and imitations. First, the raw materials are chosen. The most commonly used are seashells of all kinds—dark and light olive shells, spiney oysters, mother-of-pearl, melon shell. Coral and stones such as lapis, turquoise, jet, pipestone and serpentine are also used to create exquisite contemporary heishi necklaces. The artisan must pay anywhere from 4-grade lapis or uncut coral.

Now the process begins. With vulnerable fingers on either side of a whirring blade, the raw material is sliced into strips. Next, small squares are made by biting off pieces of the slice with a hand tool such as a nipper. Using tweezers to hold the tiny squares and a dentist's carbide bur, a small hole is drilled into the center of each square. After these rough squares of shell or stone are strung together on fine wire, the process of grinding, shaping and smoothing is begun.

Nipped/drilled shells
Nipped and
drilled turquoise
and shells
Rough and ground

Top to bottom:
rough and ground;
rough and ground

The artist shapes the string of rough beads by moving the string again and again against a turning stone wheel, controlling the fineness and the diameter of the beads with his hands. At this point, many beads (stone or shell) will be lost--they will chip or will crack and fly off as the grinder catches a flaw or burr. Each type of material must be ground separately. For example, pipestone and jet (high grade anthracite coal) are soft and grind down much faster than the harder materials such as turquoise, shell or lapis. Also, some materials are more difficult to work than others. With natural turquoise, for example, approximately 60-70 percent is lost. To minimize loss, each bead must be nipped into a rough circle before being ground. By now a string of cylinders, often graduated in size, has been formed and is ready for sanding.

The heishi is further shaped and smoothed with ever-finer grades of sand paper. The string is then washed with clear water and put in the sun to air dry. Finally, the string of heishi is given a high polish on a turning leather belt. The smooth, polished beads are now ready to be strung, either together or with other beads, as a piece of fine jewelry.

Following these steps, it will take from 2 days to a week to prepare a single strand of heishi.

What to look for

Heishi detail
Detail, fine heishi necklace

A string of good heishi will have a uniform consistency. If you gently pull it through your hand, it should feel like a single serpent-like piece. (Note: Precisely because of the handwork involved, a fine string of heishi may contain a slightly flawed or chipped individual bead.)

On the other hand, inferior "heishi-style" beads will often have holes that are too large, making the strand look and feel uneven and irregular. To make matters worse, this beadwork is frequently made of a variety of plastic materials of all colors, including block or reconstituted jet, coral or turquoise.

In the end, the quality of fine heishi comes directly from the ingenuity and integrity of the individual artisan. Learning something about the artisan, whether he or she has been reviewed by SWAIA remote for acceptance into Indian Market, or is a member of the IACA-Indian Arts and Crafts Association remote are means of assuring that you are buying quality heishi. And of course, an ethical gallery or dealer will help you learn about the artist, the beads themselves and the creative process. The final guarantee is a certificate of authenticity which may be—and should be—requested from the individual dealer or gallery.

An excellent source of information regarding jewelry of the Southwest:

Indian Jewelry—Fact and Fantasy, Marsha Mayer Lund, Paladin Press remote 1976.

By Pamela Michaelis, founder of The Collector's Guide and former host of “Gallery News” radio show on KHFM 95.5 remote, classical radio in Albuquerque.

Photographs courtesy of Silver Sun - Santa Fe remote

Originally appeared in
The Collector’s Guide to the Albuquerque Metro Area - Volume 5

Related Pages

How Pueblo Pottery is Made article

Turquoise — The Fallen Skystone article

Collector’s Resources

House of the Shalako rem By Appointment in Peralta | 505-242-4579
Wright's Indian Art | 505-266-0120

Santa Fe

Chimayo Trading and Mercantile | 505-351-4566
Steve Elmore Indian Art | 505-995-9677
Wadle Galleries Ltd pic 128 West Palace Ave | 505-983-9219

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Something great's happening in Wisconsin!

July 14th, 2009

I got a great surprise in the mail last week – a DVD called “Wisconsin Hometown Stories – Manitowoc/Two Rivers” (watch the full video online). It had a note from the producer, David Hestad of Wisconsin Public Television, thanking me for allowing them to use some images from a circa 1905 catalog I own (Hamilton Manufacturing Company, see this page to access the full PDF).

Nice surprise. First of all, people don’t always follow through on their word 6 months after they’ve promised “I’ll send you a DVD when its ready.”  But this guy did. A bigger surprise was how great the program was when I popped it in and watched it.

The show, part of a video series called “Hometown Stories,” tracks the development of two towns on the shores of Lake Michigan over about 150 years.  In a fun, watchable, human way, it tells the story of 1) early settler days 2) the lumber, shipbuilding and lake navigation industries in the 1800s, 2) woodworking, wood type manufacturing and furniture making at the turn of the century 3) the manufacturing of finished aluminum products like cookware; and 4) submarine building (and other ships) for WW2 and beyond.

Unlike many documentaries which drone on with talking heads, this video really put the story together through great images, research, and the voices of people who actually lived through it, and gave the sense of the evolution of two communities and their people, not just their industries.

Why does this not surprise me? Because these “Hometown Stories” programs are a joint venture with The Wisconsin Historical Society, which has been cranking out some of the highest quality historical web microsites for years. They are a three-time member of our Hall of Fame, for their fantastic “Tall Tale Postcards,” “McCormick International Harvester Collection,” and “Wisconsin Historical Images” online exhibits. And we did a great interview of vintage postcards a while back with one of their volunteers, Ann Waidelich.

So hats off to Wisconsin Public TV and the Wisconsin Historical Society for all they’re doing to preserve these great stories and the antique and vintage artifacts that help tell those stories. And thanks for the DVD!

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    On our website you could also view all our other programs, including one featuring a collector of industrial scale, overhead cranes in a show called “Really Big Stuff”

    or a story about some of the Wisconsin Historical Society’s postcard collections in a show called “Passing Through”

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This was my Ford Falcon. I had to let it go, to someone who could bring her back to life. Those were the good old days when cars had style. Thanks for looking. Rip

  1. TRIKER TRIKER, 4 years ago
    Beautiful car. I've owned a 1962, a 1963 wagon and I now own a 1962 Ranchero that I bought in 1979. Too bad you had to let it go. I let my Ranchero get away once but got it back a couple years later from a friend I sold it to. I won't do that again. I'm keeping it forever!
  2. rip rip, 4 years ago
    The man I sold her to has the money to do to her what I couldn't. So she is in better hands now. Rip
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    That's great. A 64 2 door Falcon was my first road car. Straight six 3 speed. I had a lot of fun in that car. I hate to think of all the cars I had (68 Impala SS convertible, 66 GTO with 3 2 barrels, 69 Grand Prix 400 ci, 79 Firebird). I won't evengo into my fathers stuff. Live and learn I guess...
  4. Militarist Militarist, 2 years ago
    My first car was a 64 Falcon. Great little car with a six cylinder and automatic trans. Manual choke was great for winter starting except one time when it stuck on me and I drove with both feet on the brakes. The other problem was that the car rusted out above the head lights very quickly because there is a space there that filled up with road dirt and salt from the wheels since Ford was too cheap to seal off that section properly.

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Love this Pooh looking bear cookie jar, marked U.S.A. but I can not find who manufactured it, Boo Hoo :(

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I got this as a gift. I love my owl because it has like different types of glass colors. I love the flower on the top of the owls head it's so unique :) wanted to share my fav owl here :)
Tell me what you think about it & if there's more of these out there _ I would like to find more of these.

  1. lundy lundy, 3 years ago
    hi hav nt seen one like that,nice
  2. mrcolorz mrcolorz, 3 years ago
    Hi, believe this is cloisanne enameled... Nice have not seen before do not know age
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    Yes, Cloisonne...Google Images...Again not sure if antique, but there are similiar.

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Pocket watch: German - circa 1920's
1. Inside front lid – markings, icons, numerals
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• Eagle in nest – small symbol/stamped mark
• Information engraved inside a shield-like outline

14 K

• Additional engraved information outside of the shield:
A 7
2. Clock face: Arabic numerals with black hour and minute hands – separate small dial for second hand
3. Inside rear lid – markings, icons, numerals
• Crown – same as front lid
• Eagle – same as front lid
• Information engraved inside a shield-like outline:
Additional engraved information outside of the shield:
• 48228
• A7
4. Rear markings on clock mechanism:
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  2. Jake473, 2 years ago
    Wow, I am impressed. That was quick. Thank you so much. By any chance do you know the approximate manufacturing date? I assume it was sometimes in the 1920's. And where I can obtain an approximate value? Again I am very grateful for your information and response.
  3. tempusfigit, 2 years ago
    It looks like a 1920-1930's watch.
    It is in a very good condition as far as I can see.
    Nice clean movement.
    I know nothing about prizes in the US. I live in the Netherlands and prizes of old watches here are not the same as prizes in the US.
  4. Jake473, 2 years ago
    Thanks again - you were of great help. Vielen Dank fuer ihre Hilfe!

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These always sat in the china cabinet at Grandma's house.

  1. Manikin Manikin, 4 years ago
    Beautiful Antique 1800's period china head dolls both likely by Alt, Beck & Gottschalck, A German doll Company . First is a curly haired exposed ear and one one right is known as "Mary Highland" style . If they have no chips or cracks I would look for a old body for them on ebay . Both are very collectible and beautiful . Grandma had good taste :-)
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While trolling Craigslist looking for sensual in-home massages, I came across the official list of prohibited and restricted items that cannot—under any circumstance—be listed on the site. While they go overboard forbidding the sale of everything from prescription contacts to exotic plants to giftcards, they leave one major loophole. You can't sell body parts, you can't sell sex, but NO WHERE does it say that you can't sell other human beings on Craigslist. Naturally, I took inventory of the people in my life and decided to create a few listings…

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PLz Adopt MY #&$^&# Roommate – $100
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Looking to get rid of current roommate. Best if you have other sources of shelter as you will likely be sexiled on a near daily basis. Roommate is very friendly, mostly house broken, always willing to order pizza at 3am. Other perks include her knowledge of every planned parenthood in a 50 mile radius, extensive selection of push up bras, the self-esteem boost achieved while openly judging her for her poor life choices. It would also probably be best if her new home has a single roommate, as she will absolutely try to sleep with your boyfriend. NOT good w/children or daddy issues. Small re-homing fee of $100
HURRY!! WILL GO (homewithanyone) FAST!!

2. new york craigslist >  all new york >  electronics
XBox Player/XBoyfriend – $75 or BeST OFFeR!! RECESSION PRICES!!
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Spring cleaning is here and I'm looking to get rid of one overzealous Xbox player/ex-boyfriend. Comes with Xbox live account, impressive "kills" or whatever its called, and an affinity for sleeping with slutty roommates. Smells
overwhelmingly like Cool Ranch Doriotos and Natty Light. Warning: Despite thousands of hours of dexderity-improving controller use, still struggles with unhooking a bra. Won't remember your anniversary but will always remember where the amo holds on each level is located. Decent starter boyfriend/cuddler when bribed with the possibility for sex. Otherwise, takes pudding-like form on couch. RECESSION SPEClAL — MUST GO NOW!!

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Not quite sure on the exact year, but looks to be around 112. VINTAGEEEEEE!!!! Fails to recognize Wikipedia as a scholarly source or that 8:30am is an outlandish time to be expected to attend class. On the plus side, low&soothing voice creates ideal conditions for napping. Be prepared for the first 15 minutes of every class to be spent trying to turn on the computer. (God help you if there's a projector involved too). Comes with a collection of the eleven mind-numbing books he's written, all of which will be required reading for your course. Finals are in essay format and comprehensive. Keeps track of what family members you've claimed have died, so be sure to double check who you've used already. $60 or best offer

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Graco SnugRight Car Seat w/ Infant!! – $150
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brand new, barely used Graco SnugRight car seat.. VERY POPULAR MODEL!! infant currently attached, but can be removed. comfy handle makes an easy
 transition from car to carry! weighs about 15 lbs but would be lighter without the baby. looking to find a new home for the pair so please dont respond unless you're ready to take both. Had each for under a year. got the car seat as a gift, baby was a surprise (no return policy on either). both in great condition, ts just not working for me. Personality thing. Note: infant cries a lot when shaken, car seat doesn't seem to mind.


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December 10, 2012 •

The University of Colorado Boulder community can now access commuter and carpool resources through the new CU Commute networking website.

Created through a partnership between CU’s Parking & Transportation Services and the Environmental Center, CU Commute offers resources and incentives for students, faculty and staff who are interested in sustainable transportation.

Users can track mileage, distance and savings via the website, whether they commute alone or in a carpool. In addition, users can create profiles, access commuter event calendars, connect with “buddies” for easy coordination with fellow travelers, enter to win prizes and find bus routes and bike paths to get to campus. Users also can link their CU Commute profile to their Facebook profile.

People who drive from Denver to Boulder generally travel about 30 miles each way. Based on vehicle maintenance data from the U.S. Department of Transportation, that adds up to about $300 each month per person for gas, tires and maintenance.

If two people carpool together, both will slice that cost in half. If three people carpool, the cost is reduced to one-third of the original price.

CU Commute is part of the iCarpool online database from GO Boulder and the RideArrangers program at the Denver Regional Council of Governments.

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MAVEN: Q & A with Michael Chaffin

November 17, 2013

Michael Chaffin is earning his Ph.D. in Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences and works on the Ultraviolet Imaging Spectrometer experiment on MAVEN.

What work do you do with the MAVEN mission?

I work on the Ultraviolet Imaging Spectrometer experiment on MAVEN. Our instrument provides a global view of the atmosphere as opposed to the local view provided by the other instruments. My job is to help analyze the hydrogen airglow that we will observe. By looking at how much sunlight bounces off of the hydrogen in the atmosphere, we can see how much hydrogen is leaving the atmosphere today and escaping to space. Because the hydrogen we will look at comes from water much lower down in the atmosphere, the work I do can tell us how much water is leaving the planet today, which can help us understand how much water Mars may have lost to space over its lifetime. This will help us answer one of the most important questions about Mars: whether escape to space could have transformed the planet from its warm and wet early state to the cool and dry planet we know today.

Why did you choose CU-Boulder over another university?

CU is almost unique in its capability to conceive, build, and fly instruments to other planets. The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at which I work has sent instruments to every planet in the solar system: only government labs can make the same boast. All of the other universities I applied to for graduate study told me not to work on missions until they had already arrived and were returning data. At CU, professors in APS and scientists at LASP are actively pushing the frontier of exploration forward, conceiving and building the missions that will rewrite our understanding of the Solar System.

If a prospective student asked you about the most interesting thing or things you've done at CU, how would you respond?

If we judge “interesting” or “cool” by the standards of then 10-year-old Mike Chaffin, working on a NASA mission going to Mars is possibly the coolest thing I could do, next to becoming an astronaut or running a dinosaur rodeo. I get to work with extremely intelligent people who are dedicated to solving the planetary mystery of what happened to the water on Mars. As a necessary part of this work, I've gotten to travel to collaborate with scientists from around the country and around the world, in California, Florida and France. Getting paid to study Mars and working with an international team of brilliant scientists has been an unbeatable experience.

What drew you to astrophysical and planetary sciences?

As an undergraduate student, I studied physics intending to be a theoretical physicist or a string theorist, but I got tired of not having any real measurements to compare with. With planetary science, we are actually traveling to other planets in our solar system today, which is as close to magic as I think you can get in the real world. We're learning things about our solar system and about the universe that people have wondered for as long as we've been looking up at the sky. The other planets in our solar system are eerily similar but vastly different from Earth. By studying them, we can begin to understand the development of planets in general, instead of being restricted to the possibly unique evolutionary path of the Earth. I can't think of a more exciting way to spend a career!

What do you plan to do after earning your degree?

I hope to get my Ph.D. in the next year and continue to do exciting scientific work on MAVEN for as long as it is returning science data from Mars. After that, I'd like to continue working as a planetary scientist at a small liberal arts college, sharing my passion for the Solar System and the universe with talented undergraduates while maintaining strong connections with the planetary science community at research institutions throughout the United States and abroad.

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Esther Daniel, 94, of Windsor passed away on April 20, 2013 at Windsor Health Care Center. She is survived by her loving children; Wanda (Jay) Woodward, Joyce Nelson, Charles (Darla) Daniel, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Private services were held. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Pathways Hospice.

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The Colorado Statesman - Jody Hope Strogoff and Peter Marcus en Grueskin & Westfall: Colorado’s top election attorneys
There was perhaps no greater rivalry in the history of sports than that of Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird and Los Angeles Lakers point guard Earvin “Magic” Johnson. But it was more of a courtship between Magic and Bird — a “courtship of rivals,” as one documentary put it.

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Q&A: Renee Parrill

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From the February 9, 2012 edition

Fate Tattoo owner Matt Parrill’s ink tells an amazing story, yet it took his wife’s memoir to share the entire thing. Recently published on amazon.com as an e-book, Renee Parrill’s “True Till Death” is funny and heartbreaking, endearing and tragic. It details why the two grew closer, how she rescued him from self-destruction and what they learned along the way.

She shared more about her new book.

Matt and I were both from Newark. We had a mutual friend, and they just showed up at my house one night. He had a girlfriend, so I just thought I would steal him away from her. That was my plan. It worked. I knew I could outlast her.

When I was 16, I knew I had a really good story. I didn’t know how it would end. I just knew that it was crazy — and that, no matter what happened, it was a good story. I thought that for 20 years, and then started to write it. It was because of him.

Matt’s skin truly is the rough draft of my story. To write “True Till Death,” I sat down with him and wrote down every tattoo he has. I wrote down the date he got it and where. I created my own timeline from things I remember happening. Then I matched these two things together, and it wrote itself.

Matt has my name tattooed on him three times. He has it at the top of his chest, then he has my initial behind his ear, then he has my name in a rose on his arm. We’ve been together for 21 years.

I have three tattoos. I’m a horrible wimp, though. I have a rose on my ankle, a grapevine on my other ankle and Matt’s name on my hip.

When you come through something like he did, you want people to know. We still don’t know why he made it. It has always been a mystery. For the people who knew him spinning out of control — and know him now — it is a different person. People need to know that’s possible. They need to know that you can pull up out of that.

A lot of people wonder why I stayed with him. I remember just feeling like there was no choice for me. I still feel that way. People get together, and they break up. I don’t think that way.

This is the story of someone in your corner, no matter what.


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Previews: R. Kelly

From the November 29, 2012 edition

“Trapped In the Closet” is funny and all, but a Pitchfork headline like “Watch: Sylvester and Twan Encounter Pimp Lucius in the Latest Installment of ‘Trapped in the Closet’” indicates a joke gone too far. It’s actually kind of sad to see one of R&B’s great living hook writers vamping ironically over the same loop.

But even if you have zero patience for the absurd goofiness of R. Kelly’s soap-operatic saga, which recently debuted new installments on IFC, there’s no denying the man’s incredible voice (he absolutely slays on Kanye’s recent “To the World”) or his superhuman powers as a showman.

And since his Single Ladies Tour arrives in advance of an album called Black Panties, he’ll probably be especially suave and quirky Sunday at Vets Memorial. Tamia opens the show.


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Model Spotlight :: The Anatomy of Adam Coussins

Today I am ecstatic to introduce New Face and British born stud, 22 year old model, Adam Coussins.

Adam comes from the Midlands in England, where he's been training as an athlete and is now represented by LA MUSCLE (a sport supplement brand). He was approached by an agent (Peter Clarke) who saw some of his images on a site, was intrigued by his look and put him through to his first job. Adam's first shoot was by British photog Martin Hemming, after which he met with a few principle photographers like Hotsnapz-Simon Barnes, Dylan Rosser and PBG-Gaz Photography just to name a few.

When asked about his dream campaign, Adam said 'my dream campaign.. god you have me there... umm I want for it to be something big, exciting, different. Something people will respect me for and in the end thank me. Something that would propel me even further into the industry'. Then what should we expect from you within the next 3 years? 'Well I'd like to be in a comic (which is in the works). Hopefully in some acting roles, definitely doing more modeling and I'd love to start my own supplement company one day.'  What was the most embarrassing moment recently? 'I try to keep my embarrassing moments to a minimum, probably something silly like toilet paper stuck to my trainer without knowing... that happens a lot and it's not a good look :S and about what turns me on, is women in uniform-- got to be said.'
And of course, if you have a super power, what would it be and why? 'If I had a super power it would be to fly. Always wanted to be able to fly off when I want, to where ever I wanted. To take some time out on the moon would be quite kool and then back to Earth when im ready lolol... if only :)'

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Hands-On With Telltale Games' "The Walking Dead"

Mon, April 30th, 2012 at 8:58am PDT

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Robert Workman, Contributing Writer

There's no question "The Walking Dead" is a genuine phenomenon, whether you're talking about Robert Kirkman's Image Comics title or the popular AMC television show. Knowing this, there was probably even more pressure than usual on Telltale Games to deliver on its series of "Walking Dead" video games, which spins its own nerve-wracking tale based in the world of the comic, with a few familiar elements thrown in for good measure.

Thankfully, Telltale has done just that with the first chapter of the series (out of five parts), which was released last week on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network and PC. Titled "A New Day," this two-hour-and-change chapter gets the player familiar with the characters they'll be dealing with over the course of the game, along with its awesome dynamic of making decisions and getting folks to side with you -- or hate your guts, if you make the wrong choice. Hey, no one ever said that battling zombies would be easy.

While the game's storyline is all original, Telltale Games' "The Walking Dead" does feature some familiar faces

"A New Day" tells the story of Lee Everett, a newly-convicted felon who's being transferred to a maximum security facility as the game opens. Everett engages in a conversation with the sheriff who's driving him, either going with a hostile tone or a loose, relaxed one, depending on which conversation pieces the player chooses. As they drive along, Lee can't help but notice the passing police cars and choppers, but that oddity is the least of his concerns as a zombie suddenly lurches out onto the road, forcing the car to crash into the forest.

When Lee awakens, he finds his leg injured and the sheriff thrown from the vehicle, several yards away. Barely able to crawl out of the wreckage, Lee goes to check on law enforcement officer, only to find that he's become a zombie. It's in this section of the game that you're introduced to the reactive gameplay elements, meaning you need to hover a cursor over an item to interact with it -- in this case, a shotgun and a nearby shell. Taking too long to grab them will result in your untimely demise, forcing you to start over, so grab them quickly and blast that zombie's head off.

As the game unfolds, players are introduced to the other main protagonist of this "Walking Dead" story, a little girl named Clementine. The two decide to work together and journey out to find more survivors, eventually dovetailing somewhat into the comics storyline as they encounter several characters from the series (Hershel and Glenn, to be specific), albeit from a timeframe prior to their published storylines.

The game presents difficult choices that affect gameplay in ways other than simply blowing up as many zombies as necessary to clear the level and move on to the next stage of the story. When zombies grab hold of two different characters, the decision on which character to save not only affects the outcome of the confrontation, but also sets the stage for emotional conflict with other characters.

Everything, from the slightest change of tone in a conversation to major decisions, can form or break relationships in "The Walking Dead," adding an impressive level of depth and complexity to the game. One minute, someone may be trusting of you, but if you make the wrong choice or a snap judgment, that trust may be shattered. Likewise, someone who may initially have negative reaction to Lee may end up becoming a trusted friend and companion.

Throughout the game, you'll use real-time gameplay to spot zombies, strategically finding items that may be useful for offing them, including a parked car (which plays out to great effect), a spark plug and, believe it or not, a pillow. Figuring out how to use these items -- while avoiding detection by the zombies -- is a huge part for getting through the chapter's later stage, and you'll also be rewarded with a new, incredibly useful weapon if you're successful.

The first chapter in Telltale Games' series sets the stage for even more epic parts to come over the next few months, including "Starved For Help," "Long Road Ahead," "Around Every Corner" and "No Time Left." Designers Jake Rodkin and Sean Vanaman have done a superb job channeling Kirkman and artist Charlie Adlard's raw energy into the game, as you can hear the sheer intensity in characters' voices and reactions, especially when they're startled by a surprise zombie attack. There are moments where the hair will stand up on the back of your neck, and you'll wonder if you'll survive the encounter. But hey, if you do die, you can always go back and try again. Just remember to react faster the second time around -- Hershel sure as hell isn't going to save you!

"The Walking Dead: Episode 1" is available now for Xbox Live, PlayStation Network and PC for $4.99. (You can also purchase a season pass on PSN and Steam for $19.99 for all five chapters in sequential release.)

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"Walking Dead's" Gurira on Michonne's Survival, Growth & Sword's Name

Thu, March 14th, 2013 at 5:58am PDT | Updated: March 14th, 2013 at 8:35am

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Jason Tabrys, Guest Contributer

Arguably the breakout star of AMC's "The Walking Dead's" third season, Danai Gurira has brought Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard's fan-favorite character Michonne off the comic book page and into live-action history as a mysterious and laconic walker-killer who handles life in a post-apocalyptic world her own way. In recent episodes, though, Michonne has begun to change the way she approaches life, gradually letting down her defenses and allowing herself to care for other survivors. Clearly, she wants to stand alongside Rick Grimes and the rest of the prison-based survivors as they ready for war with the forces of The Governor.

CBR News spoke with Gurira about her turn as a katana-wielding zombie slayer, discussing Michonne's changing priorities, her character's impressive instincts and how she thinks new showrunner Scott Gimple will do next season. We also dip into some of the more fun aspects of her role, such as the name she may or may not have given her sword and her take on Michonne cosplay.

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CBR News: In "Clear," we got to see a different side of Michonne, including a little of her sense of humor. Is that going to continue and is this the first step toward a closer bond with Rick?

Danai Gurira appreciates the emotional growth Michonne is currently experiencing in the latest episode of "The Walking Dead"

Danai Gurira: We'll have to see. What was clear to me is that she had to go through a healing. Really, I think the episode where she speaks to Andrea was a part of that. It kind of allowed her to let go of a lot of the hurt and a lot of the stuff connected with Andrea, even [the stuff] connected, somewhat, to the Governor and just let go and know that she wanted to become a part of this community. That's why she came back with them.

I think she has, sort of, allowed herself to go through a healing in a sense, and I think that involved stepping back, touching back into who she used to be. Even before anything went down, you know? Trusting and understanding that connecting with people again is not a liability; it's actually something that you need in this realm. I think she gets that and I think thats what you see her doing; reconnecting who she's always been. Putting down the mask, really, is what I think that episode was really illustrating.

On that note, I know the show isn't really keen on doing flashbacks, but is that something that you would relish? The chance to go back and actually flesh out where Michonne came from and her backstory?

It could be interesting. I know what it is in my mind/ I already know, but I know it could be interesting for others to experience.

What I think is interesting about the show is that it touches in on real life, in the sense that, it doesn't -- when I was first researching a war zone for a play I wrote -- you're not going to get everybody's life story from A to Z. You're just not, it's just not how those realms work. People are going to come at you, and you're going to see them as their fractured self as a result of traumatic experiences that, of course, are the realm that they are now inhabiting. You might not get that perfect clear, like, "everything from A-Z," "this person from A-Z," understanding.

You get it with Rick, you get it with people you've seen from the beginning of the series, but it makes perfect natural sense that you're not gonna get it with people you meet three seasons in, you know? That would be unnatural.

I know [there are] folks who really want it illustrated from A-Z so they can know, but I think there is something very real and rich about not knowing everything.

But I'm not sure. Maybe they will, maybe they won't -- who knows what they'll do with the backstory in terms of showing it to the world? Who knows?

How in the hell did Michonne get in the cafe so quickly to get that picture back? That was some pretty quick stuff.

[Laughs] What do you want me to tell you?

I don't know, share with me your ninja tricks.

No! [Laughs] Michonne wouldn't, so I can't either.

With Michonne's popularity and her longevity in the comics, do you feel bulletproof? I mean, you have to admit that, right now, it's pretty unlikely that you're going to open up a script anytime soon and find yourself suddenly unemployed.

Over the course of the third season, Michonne has gone from loner to valued member of Rick's group of survivors

You know, the thing I love about this show is that it's unafraid to do what it needs to do to tell a great story. I deeply respect that about this show. So you know, you don't have to really think about allowing great stories to be told in whatever way and knowing that that's what we signed up for. That's what's thrilling about this TV show, that's what I'll say.

So you'd be okay if they killed you off?

You know, you do sign up to be a part of a show that is a story of continued horror. So the term "okay?" Ultimately, yes.

One is okay -- no one dies as a result of being killed off of a show, but, of course, one enjoys doing what they do, so there is that. No one is okay with it. You enjoy doing what you do, but in the biggest picture of telling the best story possible -- if that is aiding and what the story needs, that's what we signed up to be a part of.

You said previously that you couldn't imagine being considered this one thing, which seemed to refer to Michonne and the badass action hero type of role. Are you less worried about being typecast because you, as a playwright, always have the option of creating something completely different from Michonne for yourself? Also, would you ever want to write an episode of "The Walking Dead?"

I'm not worried about being typecast. I think that there are a lot of things that I've already been a part of that show me in a different light, and I definitely consider myself pretty much a character actor.

I think if you spend 10 minutes with me, you know, okay -- she's not especially the Michonne that we met in the first half of the season. That's not Danai. So there's that one thing, and there's also the aspect of -- for instance, the film that I premiered with at Sundance this year that's going to be out later in the year. The press who saw it have already mentioned how completely, starkly different it is from Michonne. It couldn't be anywhere near -- I mean, this is a chick trying to get pregnant with her husband. It's just the furthest thing from Michonne imaginable.

So, I don't worry about that, honestly. I do feel like -- as I've done before -- I can create roles and that's a different world and people don't see me in just one way and I appreciate that.

As far as writing an episode, all I'll say is, who knows?

Aside from honing your physical abilities, what has this role helped you discover about yourself?

I think it's very interesting how she envisions victory. That's why she steps into very, very risky situations, because she doesn't envision herself losing. She doesn't sit there and go, "Oh God, what if?" and, "Oh, my goodness, what if this happens?" She doesn't do that. She actually just envisions getting it done and she really kind of does get it done as a result of that.

Gurira enjoys seeing Michonne cosplayer at conventions

I find that pretty fascinating. She sits there waiting for the Governor with her sword and she envisions walking out, being the one to walk out of the room, and she is -- just barely. She envisions victory, and I find that very, very impressive about her. That's something that I'd love to -- I'm pretty similar, but you know, I could learn a thing or two from that level of confidence that she has in herself and in her abilities.

I think what's really fascinating about her now, is that I think her instincts -- as we've all seen -- are very palpable. Instinctually she knew -- and I think there was a lot of evidence, honestly -- she knew that the Governor was bad, and instinctually she knew that Rick and this group was a place where she could actually hang.

Her instincts are very powerful. What I like about what's happening now -- in terms of what we saw in "Clear" -- was the idea that her instincts -- now, her heart is sort of able to reemerge as she heals and gets past certain things, gets past the Andrea pain and all that. And the fact that Rick really is, kinda, insistent that if you're with us, you have to not behave the way you've been behaving, is good for her. That's what she needed to hear.

What's beautiful, what's happening is her instincts are turning into -- I think instincts plus heart equals empathy, and I think that's what she's stepping into now. I think she's stepping into being a person -- at least what we see in "Clear" -- who can say what needs to be said, you know? She'll say what Rick needs to hear, touching on his grief issues in a way that no one else has. He needs to hear that he's okay, and she gives him that, because she can see what he needs. I think instincts plus heart equal that sort of empathetic thing that's revealing itself now, and I find that really exciting. I find that that makes her extremely powerful, to be so formidable physically but then to also step into that, I think that's very exciting.

What do you think you're going to miss most about outgoing showrunner Glen Mazzara and what's do you think Scott Gimple is going to bring to the role next season?

Well, I can't go into that. That's a little personal. But, you know, I think that Glen is very talented, so I'm not worried about his next step -- I think they will be great and he will do great things. And I also think that Scott -- they brought someone up into the role from within the family, which, of course, makes the transition much easier for us, and you know, Scott wrote "Clear."

Yeah, that's the thing that stuck out for me. I thought the episode was -- next to the pilot -- probably the second best episode of the show's run.

Yeah, that's what Andrew Lincoln said as well, and I agree. I think that [Scott Gimple] is a very powerful storyteller. You know, I've spent a lot of time with him because he tends to write the episodes that I'm heavy in, like this one and "Hounded." I think that he brings some very amazing stuff to this world, so I'm excited for him and his ability as well.

Is there any concern that Robert Kirkman might be less involved with the show now that he's working on bringing "Thief of Thieves" and this exorcism-based show to television as well?

Oh, please! Robert Kirkman is a beast! He'll be there.

Gurira fully understands and appreciates that anyone on the show could wind up dead

Do you have any plans for the off-season? Are you going to work on anything specific?

I'm running around like crazy! I don't even know what I'm doing, honestly.

I'm going to Africa in a couple of days. The show is actually very big in South Africa. I'm also going back to Zimbabwe -- where I'm from -- working on my organization out there, and working on my plays, something I'm writing for screen and for theater out there.

It's been a lot of moving. I'm trying to get a base out here in LA. It's been a lot of living and running around. My play is in production in Washington DC, so I was out there for a while. I've gone to a few comic conventions, which has been a very interesting experience. And the film that I'm the lead in, "Mother George," premiered at Sundance and I was out there for that.

Have you seen any good Michonne cosplay?

Yes, yes, indeed. I just forwarded a picture to my best friend and my sister. I was at a Comic Con last weekend [ECCC], and these folks came to have a picture with me and they were all done up like Michonne and her pets. It was an experience, it was an experience. They went all out, let me just put it that way.

Do you have a name for your sword, or your swords?

It's between me and them. They'd be hurt if I shared it.

I stumbled onto this while doing research -- your nameless sword has a Twitter account. I don't know if you're aware of that.

Uh, no, I'm not aware of any of that stuff. I tend to not really dip into social media much. I was just asked, "When are you going to do that?," and you know, it's kind of not naturally what I would do. It's kind of not naturally how I put my voice into the world.

I know we've had to shut down a lot of fake Danai's on Twitter, on Facebook and on Instagram. I hate it when people try and pretend to be me, if you want to be, you know, my sword, okay. But when they say this is Danai and they're pretending to be Danai, it's like "Whoa, whoa, whoa -- can I just have my name?"

But, you know, hey, let the sword have a life. She's pretty!

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Animal Man, Starfire, and Adam Strange end up on a planet of alien refugees. Lobo has become a holy man and is leading the refugees away from something, although what that is does not get revealed.

Supernova briefly meets Wonder Girl. She believes him to be Kon-El and tries to touch his face before he abruptly flies away.

Skeets convinces an ancestor of Booster Gold to travel to Rip Hunter's abandoned lab. He uses the near exact match of his DNA to gain access to the lab, where Skeets sees the walls stating, "It's all his fault." pointing to a picture of Booster and Skeets. Skeets locks boosters ancestor in a time loop and leaves the lab while saying, "He knows."

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Two sisters with alien symbiotes that provide them with a range of abilities. Both were members of different versions of The Elite, with the second, Sonja, also being a member of the Justice League Elite.

Character Evolution

Pam was the first Menagerie, and then after her defeat, Sonja took up her sister's mantle.

Major Story Arcs

Justice League Elite

Sonja joins the Justice League Elite. While trying to infiltrate the The Blood Brothers, Sonja uses her bugs to listen to and track Deathstroke, who is really Vera Black in disguise. Then later in the presence of the Lars and Tomas Blood, Sonja fights with the rest for a spot on the Blood Brother's team. Sonja appears to be shot by Deathstroke, but again it is ruse to get Vera onto the Blood Brother's team.

Later while on a recon mission with Coldcast Sonja explains that she is on the team to hurt bad men because it "feels funny inside to hurt other bad men. This leads to Coldcast and Sonja hitting it off and later having sex.

Later on a mission to catch Sundeath, Sonja uses her acid blood to melt off the hand of Lars Blood. Then later when the team is wrapping up everything President Baht is killed but no one seems to know how or who did it.

Later back in the stated Sonja goes to see her sister Pam, who is in a coma due to Manchester Black.

The Aftermath

Sonja uses her creatures to produce a toxin much like Aftermath's new street drug, so that half the JLE can go undercover into his gang. Sonja is then part of the team that goes into space to rescue the undercover team. During this mission Sonja seem to get jealous of Coldcast and Kasumi's relationship. Then when Manchester Black releases the Worlogog, Sonja disappears.

Eve of Destruction

During Kasumi's investigation into President Baht's death, she learns that Coldcast is framed and it was Sonja's creatures that mind controlled him into committing the murder.

Vera black then finds Sonja on a beach. There Sonja admits to destroying the team because she still blames Vera for what Manchester did to her sister, Pam. The JLE then uses there collective powers to capture Sonja.

Sonja is taken to the Justice League watchtower where she is separated from her creatures. It is like a heroin addict on withdrawal times infinity plus one, according to Green Arrow. Their intent is for her to be tried for killing Baht.

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The Animated Elite

The original Menagerie appeared in the animated film Superman vs. The Elite.

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#1 Posted by DJBRACHA (31 posts) - - Show Bio

is mera now a member of the justice league

#2 Posted by SmashBrawler (6032 posts) - - Show Bio

No idea, but according to that old JL teaser, she probably is.

#3 Posted by BlackWind (8859 posts) - - Show Bio

Probably, and hopefully not.

#4 Posted by Blood1991 (8115 posts) - - Show Bio

Hmmm I'd be cool with it, but she doesn't really need to be. I'd like her on a team away from Arthur personally.

#5 Posted by Justthatkid (6056 posts) - - Show Bio

@blood1991: Same here being his wife and on the same team with him kinda takes spotlight off her, It would of been cool if she was in one of the other Justice League teams and they clashed but I would doubt it.

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I wouldn't mind if the replaced Aquaman for her actually.

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Release date: January 25, 2008

Studio: Screen Gems (Sony)

Director: Gregory Hoblit

MPAA Rating: R (for some prolonged sequences of strong gruesome violence and language)

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Starring: Diane Lane, Billy Burke, Colin Hanks, Joseph Cross, Mary Beth Hurt

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Within the FBI, there exists a division dedicated to investigating and prosecuting criminals on the internet. Welcome to the front lines of the war on cybercrime, where Special Agent Jennifer Marsh (Diane Lane) has seen it all... until now. A tech-savvy internet predator is displaying his graphic murders on his own website – and the fate of each of his tormented captives is left in the hands of the public: the more hits his site gets, the faster his victims die. When this game of cat and mouse becomes personal, Marsh and her team must race against the clock to track down this technical mastermind who is virtually untraceable.

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Jay Roach to Direct Lance Armstrong Scandal Project

Earlier this year, it was announced that Paramount Pictures and Bad Robot Productions were again teaming for an adaptation of Juliet Macur’s non-fiction book Cycle of Lies, following the drug scandal surrounding repeat Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. Today, Deadline brings word that Warner Bros. is working on their own version of the true story and that Jay Roach has signed on to direct.

Specifics are not yet known regarding precisely what approach Roach will take to the story, but he’ll be working from a screenplay by Scott Z. Burns (Side Effects, Contagion) and has secured life rights to Armstrong’s racing partner Tyler Hamilton.

Roach, whose recent TV project have included Game Change and Recount, is best known for his big screen comedies, including Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Meet the Parents and, most recently, The Campaign.

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First Look at Hop , Coming April 1

Universal Pictures has provided with the first poster for April 1st release Hop.

From the creators of Despicable Me, Hop is the comic tale of Fred (James Marsden), an out-of-work slacker who accidentally injures the Easter Bunny (voiced by Russell Brand) and must take him in as he recovers.

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First Photos From Friends With Kids

The first images from the set of Friends With Kids have appeared online thanks to one of the film’s stars, Megan Fox herself, via her Facebook page.

The film, which also stars Jon Hamm, Adam Scott, Kristen Wiig and Jennifer Westfeldt (who also writes and directs), is the story of group of best friends in their 30’s who decide to have children and then date other people.

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Recipe Finder: Cobbler, chow-chow back for seconds

Once April 15 passes, we taxpayers feel like we've given all we have to give. So I'm giving you the day off by answering two requests from our files.

Ruth Gobbel wanted last year's Pickwick Chow-Chow recipe repeated. She made it and liked it, but lost the recipe.

Dee Malone called for the peach cobbler recipe from Leach Family Restaurant, which had run with a story in 1998.

On to requests:

Alice Long has lost a recipe for black walnut loaf cake with sugar glaze that was published in the 1950s in Southern Planter magazine, based in Richmond, Va.

Jenny Weatherall has four restaurant requests: Lulu Grille's couscous salad, Amerigo's artichoke dip, Buckley's Fine Filets' spinach and Café Max's bleu cheese dressing.

Felicia Thompson wanted a cheesecake recipe printed in the past two months, but our computer search came up empty.

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Pickwick Chow-Chow Relish

2 cups chopped onion

2 cups chopped green tomatoes

2 cups chopped green peppers

1 cup chopped red sweet peppers

3 tbsp. canning salt

2 1/2 cups vinegar

1 1/2 cup sugar

2 tsp. dry mustard

1 tsp. turmeric

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

2 tsp. celery seed

1 tsp. mustard seed

Combine chopped vegetables; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 4 to 6 hours in a cool place; drain.

Combine vinegar, sugar and spices in saucepan; simmer for 10 minutes. Place drained vegetables in large kettle; add vinegar mixture. Bring to a boil.

Pack in sterilized canning jars; adjust lids. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Makes 4 pints.

Source: Files of The Commercial Appeal

Steps for Boiling-Water Canning

If you are going to be processing your pickles in hot water, you don't have to sterilize the jars. Washing them in the dishwasher right before canning will be clean enough.

Flat lids should be immersed in hot water for about five minutes to soften the rubber sealing compounds and to sterilize the lid.

Fill the canner or kettle about halfway with water and heat water to a simmer.

Lower the jars into the canner, all together on a jar rack or individually with a jar lifter.

Add boiling water, if needed, so the water level is about 1 inch above the jar tops.

Bring the water to a vigorous boil and begin timing the processing. Put the lid on the canner and lower the heat to maintain a gentle boil.

When the processing time is up, remove the jars with a jar lifter. Set them to cool on a rack, towel or hot pad.

You will hear a pinging sound as the vacuum seal forms and pulls the center of the metal lid down.

When the jars have cooled, check that each top stays down when pressed in the center. If one does not, the jar is not safely sealed. Store that jar in the refrigerator and use within 3 to 4 weeks.

The metal rings can be removed, dried and stored when jars are cool.

Source: "The Joy of Pickling," Linda Ziedrich

Leach's Peach Cobbler

2 prepared 9-inch pie crust rounds

1 can (29 oz.) sliced peaches

1 cup sugar

2 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 cup butter

Lightly grease an 8-by-12-inch pan. Pour peaches into pan.

Mix together sugar and nutmeg. Sprinkle over peaches. Cut up butter and sprinkle over peaches (or melt the butter and pour it over peaches).

Cover top with pie crusts, breaking some into pieces to sprinkle over top.

Bake in preheated, 325-degree oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Serves 8 to 12.

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Tennessee Titans' Johnson accepting blame for run game

RB wants to help move Titans from last in rushing

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The Tennessee Titans are ranked last in the NFL in rushing, and running back Chris Johnson accepted part of the blame on Wednesday.

"It's a lot of different combination of things. Maybe one time I hesitate, maybe one time somebody missed a block," Johnson told The Tennessean. "We've just got to get on the same page. I've been running behind this line for three years, so I have confidence in them and I'm sure they have confidence in me. We just have to get on the same page and keep working."

The league's leading rusher over the past three seasons, Johnson has 98 yards on 46 attempts through three games this season following a 35-day holdout.

"I feel like I'm pretty much in football-conditioned shape right now," he said. "The first couple or three weeks when I got here, I was getting over a lot of soreness and tightness. So toward the end of practice, I wasn't able to run the gassers and things like that.

"But today I was able to run them and things like that. Running them and me having my wind and feeling good, I feel like I'm in football shape."

Peyton Manning has new job: Peyton Manning spent the past 13 years playing mind games with defenses.

Now that he's sidelined, the four-time league MVP is using his knowledge in another way -- as the Colts' most valuable adviser.

Between the brisk walks around Indy's practice fields, team officials say Manning has been attending team meetings, helping break in his replacements and even advising coaches about what to do on game days.

It's a whole new world for Manning, who made 227 consecutive starts including the playoffs and never missed a meaningful game until three weeks ago.

And nobody seems to mind getting the input.

Coach Jim Caldwell calls Manning a resource that can help the Colts break a three-game losing streak.

Titans sign Avery, place Britt on IR: The Titans have placed receiver Kenny Britt on injured reserve and signed Donnie Avery to fill his spot on the roster.

The Titans announced the moves Wednesday just before practice.

Britt tore both his ACL and MCL in his right knee during last week's 17-14 win over Denver. He will need surgery within the next two weeks to repair the damage, but the injury left Tennessee (2-1) with only four receivers. The Titans worked out a handful of receivers Tuesday.

The 5-foot-11 Avery was a second-round pick in 2008 out of Houston by St. Louis. He had 100 catches for 1,263 yards and eight touchdowns but missed the 2010 season after tearing his right ACL against New England on Aug. 26. The Rams cut him Sept. 3.

Redskins' Hall explains 'overzealous' comments: DeAngelo Hall says he "might have been a little overzealous" when he unleashed profane remarks targeting the coaching staff, and teammates rallied around the Pro Bowl cornerback as the Redskins sought to defuse their first significant internal uproar of the season.

Hall stood at the podium for some 10 minutes to explain his one-minute spew in the locker room following the 18-16 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night.

"I might have been a little overzealous. You guys know me -- I'm passionate about football," Hall said. "I definitely feel that was a football game we should have won. I was pretty frustrated. The Cowboys might actually send me a bill. I broke a couple of things down there, so I don't know if I'm going to get billed for that."

Hall was the victim on a 30-yard completion from Tony Romo to Dez Bryant that converted a third-and-21 during Dallas' game-winning drive. Afterward, Hall faulted defensive coordinator Jim Haslett for calling yet another all-out blitz on the play, saying it doesn't take a "rocket scientist to figure it out after a while."

Book says Payton abused drugs: According to a new book, Chicago Bears star Walter Payton abused painkillers in retirement and became suicidal.

In "Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton," author Jeff Pearlman says the Hall of Fame running back used a cocktail of Tylenol and Vicodin in retirement, kept tanks of nitrous oxide in his garage and even obtained Ritalin from a friend whose son was prescribed pills. Pearlman writes that Payton drew the suspicion of pharmacists and a warning from the police after visiting several drugstores to have a dentist's prescription for morphine filled.

Bledsoe, Shields, Cowher among Hall candidates: Retired coaches Bill Cowher, Bill Parcells and Marty Schottenheimer are among the modern-era candidates for the 2012 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Cowher is eligible for the first time, as are players Keyshawn Johnson, Tiki Barber, Drew Bledsoe, Stephen Davis, Rod Smith, Will Shields, Troy Vincent and Mike Vanderjagt.

Parcells and Schottenheimer previously were eligible under different requirements.

Altogether, 103 men are eligible; voting will take place in February the day before the Super Bowl in Indianapolis.

Briefly: Titans defensive end Jason Jones says the NFL has fined him $15,000 for his hit on Denver quarterback Kyle Orton. Jones said he will appeal, hoping to reduce the penalty. ... Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has a sore calf muscle that kept him out of practice. Coach Leslie Frazier said the move was precautionary to give Peterson more time to recover after getting kicked in the calf during Sunday's game against Detroit. ... Eagles quarterback Michael Vick practiced Wednesday and said there's a "100 percent" chance he starts when Philadelphia hosts San Francisco on Sunday. The star quarterback was initially diagnosed with a broken, non-throwing hand after getting hurt in a 29-16 loss to the New York Giants three days ago. But tests on Monday revealed he had a contusion on his right hand. ... Seahawks offensive line coach Tom Cable has undergone back surgery and coach Pete Carroll is unsure if Cable will be able to coach this week as Seattle hosts Atlanta.

Saints receiver Marques Colston has been medically cleared to practice and will play Sunday at Jacksonville, coach Sean Payton said. Colston broke his collar bone in the season opener at Green Bay and missed the last two games. ... The Chargers have placed Bob Sanders on injured reserve with a knee injury, ending the season for the oft-injured strong safety. ... The Colts have put linebacker Gary Brackett and safety Melvin Bullitt on injured reserve.

The Baltimore Ravens have placed cornerback Domonique Foxworth on injured reserve after he failed to sufficiently recover from a knee injury.