![]() In the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces shot to death four Palestinian men in a vehicle in the city of Tulkarem, the Palestinian Health Ministry said. Police said one of the officers, a 20-year-old woman, was later pronounced dead. In another sign of growing unrest, a Palestinian man stabbed two members of Israel’s paramilitary Border Police in east Jerusalem before being shot dead, according to police and an AP reporter at the scene. The war has also stoked wider tensions, with Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group trading fire along the border. Netanyahu also said there would be no general cease-fire in Gaza without the hostages’ release. was satisfied with the scope of the Israeli commitment. Hours later, Netanyahu, in an interview with ABC News, suggested an openness to “little pauses” - although it was not clear whether some kind of small stoppage had been agreed to or whether the U.S. Troops are expected to enter Gaza City soon, Israeli media reported, and Palestinian militants who have had years to prepare are likely to fight street by street, launching ambushes from a vast network of tunnels. The war has quickly become the deadliest Israeli-Palestinian violence since Israel’s establishment 75 years ago, with no end in sight as Israel vows to remove Hamas from power and crush its military capabilities.Ĭasualties are likely to rise sharply as the war turns to close urban combat. ![]() 7 incursion by Hamas that started the war. ![]() About 1,400 people in Israel have died, mostly civilians killed in the Oct. The ministry does not distinguish between fighters and civilians. KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) - The Israeli army severed northern Gaza from the rest of the besieged territory and pounded it with airstrikes Monday, preparing for expected ground battles with Hamas militants in Gaza’s largest city and an even bloodier phase of the month-old war.Īlready, the Palestinian death toll surpassed 10,000, the Health Ministry of the Hamas-run Gaza Strip said Monday.
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Looking to tune your favorite Subie? HP Tuners’ VCM Suite software and flagship OBDII interface give you the power to tune and data log your Subaru directly through its OBDII port. ![]() The Purifiers held the southern entrance of the temple during the final defense of the Keystone, and were commanded by Phase-smith Karax. ![]() When Amon's host body was exposed, Cybros, the Death Fleet, the Spear of Adun and all other Daelaam warships unleashed open bombardment and destroyed his physical form. The Purifiers were present during the Daelaam's second attempt to reclaim Aiur, alongside the Tal'darim and Nerazim. The commanders were successful in purging the facility. One of the base's AI, a construct named Aurana, called upon two allied commanders to aid her in purging the personality from the base, having them protect her transport. This article or section contains information derived from Co-op Missions, and should not be considered part of the official StarCraft storyline.ĭuring the End War, as the Purifiers were being reactivated a Purifier facility came under the control of a Tal'darim personality. They were powered down and launched away in a command vessel, Cybros, to be reactivated only in the direst of circumstances. In return, the Conclave determined that the purifiers were too dangerous and banned them. Eventually, the purifiers chose to rebel, killing their masters. Instead, the Purifiers were little more than slaves in the Conclave's eyes. The Conclave did not, however, treat the Purifiers with the same respect afforded to regular Templar. A data web was designed to give the Purifiers a synthetic equivalent of the Khala Hierarch Artanis would later speculate that the engineers who designed the Purifiers did this in the belief that the Purifiers could never be seen as protoss without the light of the Khala. The Conclave moved to use this technology to build a force replicated from the greatest warriors in the universe. Studies proved that the replications were often 99.3% accurate to the protoss subject the replication was patterned after. The program was originally kept in shadow and unified by the belief that consciousness could be turned into data, thereby used to preserve the thought-process and decision-making ability of a formerly living being. This force would consist of replications of the greatest warriors in protoss history. ![]() The purifiers were built under direct order of the Conclave to be an ultimate fighting force at a time when protoss scientists were making technological advancements in intelligent robotics and artificial intelligence. ![]() It will all depend on whether you have a left or right handed bow. That’s because the quiver will mount on one side of the bow or the other, and you won’t be able to hold the bow on the side where the quiver is attached. If you’re looking for a bow-mounted quiver, you have to take your handedness into consideration. A lot of target shooters go for hip or back quivers that can hold 10 or even 20 arrows. At the range, having more arrow capacity is convenient because it saves you trips to the target to retrieve your arrows. Of course, if you aren’t hunting, your arrow capacity needs may be different. Or maybe you’re hunting with friends or family and are carrying the arrows for everyone. For example, maybe you’re going on a week-long hunting trip on horseback through the South Dakota Badlands. Plus, there are a couple situations when you’d want more hunting arrows. Still, many hunters like to have a few extra for those blue moons when everything I just said is wrong. You might only need a second arrow if your first wounds the animal and you prefer to use a second to deal that ethical, lethal blow. Your quarry isn’t going to wait around for you to nock another arrow, and the commotion is going to scare off other animals for the rest of the day at least. If you miss your first shot, your hunt is basically over. Frankly, you don’t need anything more than this for most hunting applications. When it comes to bow-mounted quivers, your capacity options basically range from three to six. RELATED: Samick Sage Takedown Recurve Bow Review Arrow Capacity People used to hunt with back quivers all the time. They’re a lot of fun and hold a lot of ammunition so you don’t have to keep walking to and from the target.ĭespite all this, though, the most important thing you should consider is your personal taste and the type of bow you will be shooting. Specifically, they make good off-season quivers when you’re practicing for the hunting season.įinally, as you might guess, back quivers tend to be for archery enthusiasts, role players, etc. On the other hand, hip quivers are convenient options for shooting at archery targets on the range because you can take them on and off so easily and store other items you need. Two, since they attach to the bow, they’re easier to transport out into the woods. One, they’re stable with nothing rattling around and making noise. These days bow-mounted quivers are by far the most popular type used for bow hunting for two reasons. Things To Consider When Choosing A Quiver Quiver TypeĬertain quiver types are better suited to certain archery activities. Some even make their own quivers and use native wood to make their own bows. When compared to the other two, back quivers can hold a lot of arrows.īack quivers are primarily used by traditional archers that choose recurve bows. To nock an arrow, you just reach behind your head and pull one out. They loop around one shoulder and under the other arm, allowing the quiver to hang off your back. RELATED: Bear Grizzly Recurve Review Hip Quiversīack quivers are the classical Robin-Hood-style models. If you choose a bow mounted quiver, be sure to tune your bow with the quiver attached, because it may shoot differently without the quiver. Most bow mounted quivers are for the compound bow vs recurve, but there are a few for recurves as well. There is nothing between the grips and the hood except for the shaft or shafts that connect them and the mounting mechanism. On the other end, some kind of hood protects the arrowheads, usually with soft foam or fabric on the inside. On one end, grips wrap around the arrow shaft and hold it steady. Most bow-mounted quivers have the same fundamental design. The problem with these is that they change the weight distribution of the bow more dramatically, but you can actually take advantage of this and use the quiver as a stabilizer. ![]() However, you will sometimes see those that are oriented perpendicular. The vast majority of bow-mounted quivers attach parallel to the bow itself, with the arrows running in the same direction as the bowstring. Most bow mounted quivers attach directly to the riser, but some are made to attach to your bow sight. Manufacturers use a wide variety of methods to facilitate this attachment, from fixed bolts to camlocks to slides. Bow-mounted quivers are those that you can attach directly to your bow. I was seeing a lot of readers wandering around the shelves half-heartedly, looking overwhelmed, uninspired, and unempowered. And I can tell you that when I was still doing static shelving, I was seeing a heck of a lot of readers walking out of the library without a book in their hands. It made me wonder, especially, why on earth libraries were still shelving and operating so vastly differently than bookstores, especially since we both have the aim of seeing people walk out our doors with books in their hands. Have you been in a bookstore lately? Do the readers ever look lethargic, uninterested, lost, or especially confused and overwhelmed when browsing in a bookstore? No? Ever wonder why that is? The discrepancy between what I was seeing in behavior of browsers in a Static Shelved library and what I was seeing in behavior of browsers in a Dynamic Shelved bookstore certainly stood out to me once I started looking. The way bookstores organize things is not an accident. If Static Shelving was proven to be the best way to get people to successfully find and choose books of interest, don’t you think big bookstores would use Static Shelving instead of Dynamic Shelving strategies? I think so. Bookstores don’t use Static Shelving for a reason, don’t you think? After all, big bookstores can afford the kind of market research that libraries can only dream of. Static Shelving does not make it easy for readers to discover new books of interest to them. I like to call this “Static Shelving.” Static shelving does not inspire readers. Where you look at the stacks or rows and its just a sea of uninspiring sameness. You know the ones I mean… the row after row after row of book spines in perfect lines, squeezed and crowded onto the shelves. One thing we, as librarians, can do to try to make this easier for our patrons is to ditch the outdated (and, let’s be honest, BORING) shelving strategies that have long been synonymous with libraries. But even when they do have those things (which our students do, thanks to our admin properly valuing and supporting the school library as well as in big part thanks to the incredible work our ELA department has put into incorporating in-class reading time, engaging independent choice reading assignments, and developing a culture of reading) it can still be tough to provide a collection that inspires and sparks student’s motivation to choose a book and read it. Understandably, because they truly have a lot going on.Įnticing teens to read is made harder if students aren’t given time and access to a well stocked and properly staffed library (staffed with a certified and degreed Librarian as well as skilled library assistant/s), of course. Teens are BUSY) it can be tough to entice them to make time for reading. 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![]() As Muppet Treasure Island turns 25, it's the perfect time to revisit this underrated gem and revel in its extreme silliness. He was as perfect a fit for his role in Muppet Treasure Island as Caine was for The Muppet Christmas Carol - the big difference is that Curry was allowed to be as wacky as the Muppets surrounding him. When Long John - tied up by his fellow pirates after they feel he's led them astray - is able to turn the idea of being handed the dreaded "Black spot" into a way to shame the Muppet-y pirates for ripping a page out of the Bible, you can see how much fun it must have been for the performer to interact with these felt creations.Ī role like Long John Silver only works if the performer treats it like a meal, and Tim Curry is the kind of guy who treats every role like a meal. With Tim Curry as Long John Silver, he's able to add the relevant amount of villainy and warped gravitas. And unlike the eventual feature adaptation of A Christmas Carol, the Muppets were gleefully untethered to a faithful adaptation, keeping just the broad strokes of the story in place. Back during the '70s, the puppet variety show would, for instance, do an episode-long riff on the story of Robin Hood. Muppet Treasure Island feels like a welcome throwback to the days of The Muppet Show (which will be streaming for the first time when it hits Disney+ on Feb. It's not that a consummate performer such as Caine couldn't be goofy, but that his Scrooge is - like the version by Dickens - dour and humorless until the very last scene when tenderness finally shines through. The quality that makes Curry's performance the best in any Muppet movie is his ability to clown around. As much teeth-gnashing as Curry does, he's able to switch to more paternal emotional notes as needed. Within the confines of the story, though, Curry has to convince us at the very least that his villainous dog of a pirate could come close to luring Jim to the side of evil. Anyone over a certain age is no doubt familiar with the story of Treasure Island (or at least the idea that Long John Silver is a bad dude). Here and throughout the film, Curry has to strike a delicate balance. However, the song really serves as another part of the four-course meal of a role Curry has, diving in with aplomb and gusto. This is my only number.") The song serves as Long John's final plea to his possible protege Jim Hawkins (Kevin Bishop), to join the side of plundering and looting instead of truth and morality. Curry's version of Long John Silver is confident of his superior intellect, but he's also flamboyant, outsized, and ridiculous.Ĭonsider Curry's big musical number, "A Professional Pirate." (As Curry's Silver says to his fellow pirate Muppets, "Upstage, lads. The film's sense of humor is much more in line with the giddy chaos of The Muppet Show, and Curry is working his a** off to ensure his performance fits perfectly with some of the best verbal and visual gags in the Muppet lexicon. It helps that Muppet Treasure Island is a loopy film one song, "Cabin Fever," depicts the pirate crew (sans Silver, sadly) singing and dancing about how crazy they're becoming while stuck at sea in an attempt to locate buried treasure. A Christmas Carol isn't the easiest book to Muppet-ize, but the Muppet version is surprisingly faithful to the source, and Caine's performance is intense, emotional, and unwavering.Ĭurry, though, is at his most theatrical as Long John Silver. He's playing one of the most recognizable characters in English literature, in an adaptation where he's surrounded almost entirely by non-human characters. On the surface, Curry as Long John Silver functions similarly to Caine's Scrooge. With the anniversary in mind, though, there's no better time than now to talk about Muppet Treasure Island and its most delightful element: Tim Curry's performance as Long John Silver - arguably the best human performance in any Muppet movie.Ĭurry followed in a long line of talented humans working opposite the Muppets on the silver screen, but most specifically Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge in The Muppet Christmas Carol. ![]() In recent years, the other Muppet feature of the 1990s, The Muppet Christmas Carol, has gotten a lot of nostalgic love due to its central performer, Michael Caine - not to mention that it's a holiday rewatch classic. This month is a big deal for Muppet fans, as they celebrate a banner milestone: the 25th anniversary of Muppet Treasure Island, the silly riff on Robert Louis Stevenson's legendary adventure story about marauding pirates. 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![]() And no one could have predicted the scandals and controversies that surrounded the collected casts every move. No one could have predicted that both the Disney Channel sitcom itself and Miley Cyrus would become the most successful products the channel had ever created. Maybe send them flowers.No one could have predicted the huge international following that the show would create. If someone gave me a million bucks tomorrow, I'd: Thank them profusely. People would be surprised that I: Don't actually sound like my character, Traci.īook I'm reading: I Am a Cat by Soseki Natsume. ![]() When I fly I have to have: Moisturizer, a toothbrush, and all the newest magazines. The best perk of being a celebrity is: Getting to go to events and parties! I just went to American Idol last night, and being in the audience was awesome! The mom shushed the little girl and said, "That's not her." I didn't want to go over and say, "I was just unabashedly eavesdropping on your conversation, and why, yes, I am on Hannah Montana," so I just sat there and didn't say anything. Wackiest fan encounter: I was at the airport and this little girl recognized me and told her mom. It has a sunroof and its name is Ferdinand. ![]() My first financial splurge was: My Mazda 6. When friends come over, we: Watch movies or play Taboo. It's like I get to wear pj's all day - I feel like I'm getting away with something. It's basically a robe that is acceptable to wear out of the house. My coolest article of clothing: My supersoft black cashmere sweater-coat. Sea urchin is SO GROSS! I actually had to do the pretend-to-cough-and-spit-it-out-into-my-napkin move the first (and only) time I tried it. I'll eat sushi, but not: Eel or sea urchin. ![]() My boyfriend said it tasted like hot Jamba Juice. I threw a bunch of cranberries and oranges in the blender. One time I (tried to) make a cranberry orange relish. I am very unfortunate in the cooking-skills department. The cereals in my cupboard are: Kashi Heart to Heart and Post Cranberry Almond Crunchįor dinner, I like to make: Anything that doesn't require actual cooking. My whole life I've been saying the big bad woof. I hope they still wear eye patches and blouses. I had no idea he was standing right behind me. He nearly gave me a heart attack yesterday. Lately I've been surprised by: A few things. My childhood celebrity crush was on: Jay Leno! I thought he was so funny, cute, and SMART! When I was in eighth grade, I actually sent him a cassette tape professing my undying devotion to him. I have no idea when any of my favorite shows are actually on. How I feel about TiVo: I have a TiVo dependency. They are SOOOO yum! (And a great substitute for regular chips.) When I try to eat healthily, I chow on: Quaker Rice Snacks, cheddar flavor. My favorite junk food is: Chocolate! I LOVE Cadbury mini eggs! My must-visit Website is: .Ībout my tattoos: I will never have a tattoo because my tastes are constantly changing - permanence is not in my fashion vocabulary. Jude Children's Research Hospital - they make sure that kids get the treatment they need whether or not they have the funds or insurance to pay for care. The first thing I do every morning is: Water my snapdragons. My house is: A supercute and cozy apartment! ![]() My School Bucks allows parents to add lunch funds for multiple children with a single transaction. If I have multiple children attending school can I pay for all of their fees with a single transaction? You may check the status on the My School Bucks website. It may take up to 24 hours for funds to become available. How long does it take for the money I add to become available to use by my child? You may send cash or check to your student’s school to have that money put on their account as another option. No, My School Bucks is an optional service. HOWEVER, THIS WILL NOT COVER CARD TRANSACTIONS –your bank information has to be entered into the system for it to be an E-CHECK.” Do I have to pay online? Having a membership allows a family to pay one fee upfront and not have to pay a per transaction fee. There is also a membership option, that allows families to pay an annual fee for E-CHECK payments ONLY. ![]() ![]() If you choose to do one transaction to put money on one of your student’s accounts one day, and then 2 days later put money on the account of another kid, it will be $2.75 each time.If there is a family with 4 students (regardless of location), you may put $20 on each student’s account and the cost will by $2.75 (using a card). When you go into MySchoolBucks, all students in your family should be visible when you log in.$2.75 for a Card Transaction – using a card of any type $2.49 for an E-Check – this means you are putting your bank information in the system, not using a card of any type – debit card included. How much does it cost?īeginning this year, there is a per transaction fee, NOT a per-student fee: My School Bucks accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover credit cards. Which methods of payment may I use for online payments? In many cases your child will know this number, however, it may also appear on statements from the cafeteria or library, report cards, progress reports, or transcripts. Your child’s student ID number is (usually) a six-digit number. Once an account is created you will be able to login with the username and password you create. You will need to know your child’s student ID number and birth date to create an account. What do I need to make a payment or create an account? ![]() My School Bucks is an online payment website that allows parents to prepay lunch funds for their children. Questions and Answers What is My School Bucks? You will have the opportunity to review any fees (and cancel, if you choose) before you are charged.Online payments for student lunch money can be made at. A convenience fee may apply for payments to your student account(s). allows you to check balances, review transaction history, and receive low balance alerts from the comfort of your home for no charge. Once you log in, you can add all your students by entering each student’s school, their name and student ID number. A confirmation email will be sent to the address you provide. Simply follow the link included in that email and your registration will be complete. Visit click the “ REGISTER FOR A FREE ACCOUNT” button to create an account. Unused funds will then become the property of the District’s Food Service Program. Unused funds must be requested within one school year. You can set your low balance settings to remind you when it’s time to add more money, or set up recurring payments so the system will automatically add money to the account when your balance reaches the threshold you set. Money deposited into will usually arrive at the school by the next morning.
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