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- Far Cry 3
- Genre:
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- Sub Genre:
- First Person
- Release Date (US):
- December 4th, 2012
- Release Date (UK):
- November 30th, 2012
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- Developers:
- Ubisoft
- Publisher:
- Ubisoft
- Rating:
- RP [Rating Pending]
- PSU Rank:
- 0 of 1166 Games
- PSU Rank on PS3:
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- Additional Information:
- Coming soon for PlayStation 3, PC and Xbox 360.
About Far Cry 3
Far Cry 3 has players hopping into the shoes of a chap named Jason Brody, who finds himself in a bit of a pickle having been stranded on a tropical island. Gamers will be able to choose how the story unfolds as you opt whether to side with your allies or enemies.
- PSU Review Score
- 9.5
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Far Cry 3 is one of Ubisoft's best games ever and it nails the open world first-person shooter genre on the head. After playing through the crazy story, the addictive gameplay, and lush setting, you may wonder why more developers don't pay this much attention to the little details.
We like
- Terrific setting full of worthwhile things to do
- Excellent singleplayer experience
- First-person platforming at its best
We dislike
- Occasional graphic issues
- Mediocre multiplayer
- Vehicle use is hit or miss
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I was tucked behind some tall tropical grass, taking aim with my camera to highlight the pirates of an enemy outposts. They were quickly marked, and after spotting a strategic opening, I slid from the tall grass to a pile of wood. I had the enemies' paths down, I could tell they were drunk (the swigs from random bottles followed by heaves of barf gave me a pretty good indication), and I knew exactly what to do next. I'd t...
- Posted Dec 3rd 2012
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- Posted Oct 9th 2013
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has unveiled October's PlayStation Plus line-up for PAL regions, confirming Far Cry 3 and Tekken x Street Fighter will lead the pack. From September 25, PS3 titles Far Cry 3, Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams and Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen will b...
- Posted Sep 17th 2013
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Ubisoft: Far Cry is coming to the next generation
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- Posted Jun 20th 2013
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Far Cry could be a major contender for next-gen, says Ubisoft
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- Posted May 16th 2013
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Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon's creative director has 'got a sequel in mind'
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- Posted May 6th 2013
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Ubisoft reveals Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon soundtrack
Today details were revealed by Ubisoft of the soundtrack for Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, due to be released next week. The DLC begins with Far Cry 3's standard setting before tearing it apart and mixing in a cheesy 80s sound. While a spoof, it's great homage to the music of that decade. ...
- Posted Apr 25th 2013
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Far Cry 3 wins big at Canadian Videogame Awards
Ubisoft's Far Cry 3 has scooped up six gongs at the Canadian Videogame Awards over the weekend. The fourth annual bash saw the critically-acclaimed sandbox FPS receive the prestigious Game of the Year Award, Best Animation and Best Game Design to name but a few. Elsewhere, Mass Effect 3 ...
- Posted Apr 22nd 2013
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Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon set in '80s VHS vision of the future'
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- Posted Apr 8th 2013
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Far Cry 3 patch includes new difficulty setting, outposts reset
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STILLWATER — It's been a few years in the making, but the Oklahoma State defense is starting to see the more polished product of having to play young athletes over the past few seasons.
A game like Saturday's grind-it-out victory over Texas Christian University was the perfect showcase of those once youthful talents, shining as veterans when needed most.
With the Oklahoma State offense struggling to score once again, the defense that sports seven seniors in the starting 11 — and another four on the two-deep — continues to be the bright spot for the Cowboys.
"It feels good right now. I've been playing with these guys for so long, so it's just great to be able to be a part of such a mature defense," senior linebacker Caleb Lavey said. "But one of the great things about being a part of a defense with some older guys, is that we know we have to stay humble and stay hungry because we're going to be playing so many great offenses throughout the year that we can't get complacent and think that we've arrived."
For the second-straight game, the defense forced at least four takeaways — hauling in three interceptions and a fumble recovery against TCU. The Horned Frogs had three straight drives halted by turnovers in the second quarter.
With the offense getting the ball inside TCU's 40-yard line on all three instances, the first one turned into a short 37-yard touchdown drive for OSU's offense, while the other two resulted in a turnover on downs and a missed field goal in the red zone.
While OSU has some talented, young players in the mix, it has been those seniors that have been making the game-changing plays. All four of Oklahoma State's takeaways on Saturday came from senior players — Lavey with an interception and a fumble recovery, while safety Daytawion Lowe interception a tipped pass at the line and cornerback Justin Gilbert picked off his third pass of the year.
"It's a huge advantage for us to have those older guys because of the leadership that we bring and what not," Lavey said. "It's something we definitely embrace, and it's a huge advantage for us. ... It's like having more coaches out there. These guys keep the younger guys from getting down if they mess up on a play and it helps them mature as players."
In fact, Oklahoma State's defense has forced 16 turnovers to date and only two of them have come from underclassmen — an interception by sophomore linebacker Ryan Simmons and a fumble recovery by redshirt freshman defensive lineman Emmanuel Ogbah.
Perhaps the renewed improvement in takeaways for the OSU defense is rooted in the friendly competition between player groups. While the secondary has combined for seven interceptions, the linebacking corps isn't far behind with Lavey and Lewis each having a pair, along with Simmons' pick, giving them five total.
"Right now we're losing, but then again they have four (defensive backs) and we just have three linebackers," Lewis said. "But I think we're going to end up winning it by the end of the year. And it's a healthy competition within the defense, and that's good for us."

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Have a look at Watch Dogs from Ubisoft, a new IP for PS3, Xbox 360 & PC
During Ubisoft's E3 presentation yesterday, the company showed off a new and very impressive looking IP they've been working on. It's called Watch Dogs and in it, you'll play as a hitman. Gameplay will involve hacking various electronic devices; cell phones, cameras, and traffic lights in order to reach your target. Debut trailer inside.


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"He who sat upon the throne said, 'Behold, I make all things new' And He said unto me, 'Write: for these words are true and faithful.'" Revelation 21:5.
No matter how bad your situation is in life, there will always be a new day of grace for you in Christ.
In Revelation 21:1-5, The Apostle John saw in a vision that God will renew everything. He will even make a new heaven and new earth. The old sin laden world will be done away, replaced by a new world full of God's blessings instead of curses.
If God has the power to renew the heaven and earth someday, He surely has the power to renew our lives today. There will always be a new beginning for those who seek the forgiveness and grace of Christ. There will always be a new hope for those who are down-trodden or live in hopelessness. For anyone who is in Christ is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come (2 Corinthians 5:17).
Therefore do not give up no matter what circumstance you might be in, but let a new day of grace dawn in your heart. Turn away from the old path of self-destruction, embrace the way of Christ, and walk in the full blessing of God.
Prayer: We praise You Lord for You are the Almighty God. Grant us a new beginning in Christ's grace today. Amen.
Noah Sanwyn © 2011
"And they were astonished at His teaching: for His word was with power". Luke 4:32
Jesus' teaching is powerful for us in the 21st century as it was for the people in the 1st century.
The Lord Jesus Christ was the Master Preacher, who lived what He preached. His message was full of Grace and Truth. This message of salvation is timeless and powerful, because it still moves people from eternal death to eternal life.
People were astonished when they heard Jesus' teaching because He was the Word of God, the same Word that had the power to create the world (John 1:1-3). How blessed were the ears that heard Him preached then. Today, we are even more blessed because we have the full Word of God, the Bible, at our fingertips. Let us come daily to these sacred pages to hear His voice.
Prayer: Thank You Lord Jesus Christ for the Word of life. Amen.
Noah Sanwyn © 2011
"Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory forever and ever. Amen." 1 Timothy 1:17.
No earthly worship is adequate to praise the heavenly God who surpasses all our imagination of goodness, love, power and glory.
We would be fools to think that our worship to God, no matter how great and elaborate, is worthy of His divine greatness. We might praise a man because he is good, but God is beyond any standard of goodness we know. We might praise a lady because of her great love for others, but the love of God is greater than any love we will ever experience on earth.
Yet, it behooves us to offer our utmost reverence, effort and sacrifice to worship God. And the amazing thing is that God will stoop down and receive the worship of a humble worshipper.
Prayer: Hallelujah, Hallelujah, we will forever praise and worship You O Lord God Almighty.
Noah Sanwyn © 2011
"Let there be light" Genesis 1:3a.
Let the light of Christ shine in your heart with His grace and truth in order to dispel all darkness.
"Let there be light" was the most magnificent and profound creative command of God in Genesis. After sending the first light into the world, God declared that light was good for His creation, which is opposite with darkness. The goodness of light vs. the evil of darkness is the major theme that runs through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.
Christ declared Himself to be the light of the world (John 8:12). Not only that Christ is the light of the world, He will be the light for anyone who believes in Him as Lord and Savior.
As the world is descending into utter darkness, it needs the light of Christ more than ever. The darkness of the world may have entered your life already if you are not watchful. Today, examine your life and make sure that Christ always reigns supreme as Lord of all areas of your life. Let there be light in the world, but more importantly, let there be light in your life.
Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, may Your light continue to shine in us, through us, and to others. Amen.
Noah Sanwyn © 2011
"He changes the times and the seasons: He removes kings, and sets up kings: He gives wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to those who discern. He reveals the deep and secret things: He knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with Him." Daniel 2:21-22
The wisdom of God helps us choose the right way in a confusing world. His insight enables us to see far ahead in the unfamiliar roads of life.
Daniel gave thanks and praised God for giving him wisdom and insight, for revealing to him the secret of the King's dreams and prophecy. Daniel went from being a Hebrew slave to the most respected wiseman in the Babylonian Kingdom. He was entrusted with the highest position in the King's court.
More than ever, we need God's wisdom and insight to live wisely in this complex world, and make the right decisions and wise choices. Thankfully, God is never meager in giving His wisdom to those who eagerly and earnestly seek Him in prayer. Like Daniel, let us come and behold His face daily and receive the divine wisdom that we desperately need.
Prayer: Thank You Father for giving us Your wisdom in Christ Jesus, our Lord, God and Savior. Amen.
Noah Sanwyn © 2011
"But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Corinthians 15:57.
Christians do not have to live with a defeated mentality, but should always live with a victorious attitude.
The Lord Jesus Christ's triumph over death was the greatest victory ever. Since the beginning of time, no one has ever conquered death. It is a cruel and ruthless enemy which has defeated everyone. But the good news is that those who are in Christ will be in victory with Him. Mortals will be transformed into immortality (1 Corinthians 15:53-54).
Since we know that we have triumphed over death in Christ, we should not feel defeated today. It is unavoidable that we may lose a few battles here and there in this life, but it is important to always keep in mind that we have won the war in the end. Let us be strong in the Lord always, having the victorious attitude, fighting the good fight of faith each day, knowing that the victory is already ours.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, please lift us up from discouragement into your victory. Amen.
Noah Sanwyn © 2011
"The people who walk in darkness have seen a Great Light; on those who dwell in the land of the shadow of death, a Light has dawned." Isaiah 9:2.
If we trust Christ to deliver us from eternal death to everlasting life, we can also trust Him to deliver us from depths of despair to greater heights of hope.
Isaiah 9:1-7 prophesied about the Promised Messiah who will bring salvation to the world. He is the Mighty God from the beginning. He will be called the Prince of Peace because He will bring peace to millions of hearts who seek Him. He is the Christ and Savior.
Since Jesus Christ is such an all-powerful and loving God, who has saved us from the terrible claw of death, He can also deliver us from any hopeless situation we're in. Life may bring us to a place of great despair, but those who trust in Christ will see the light of a great hope for the future.
Is your life full of difficult problems at the moment, and there seems to be no way out? In Christ, there is a way. Are you in a place of utter darkness and despair? Christ is your light. Remember this: "The people who walk in darkness have seen a Great Light; on those who dwell in the land of the shadow of death, a Light has dawned."
Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, may those who trust in You will never lose the Great Hope of Salvation. Amen.
Noah Sanwyn © 2011
"God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all." 1 John 1:5b
The presence of goodness in God is infinite, conversely the absence of evil in God is absolute.
The light of God is the radiant glory of all the goodness of God. This light comes from His divine nature, even before anything in the Universe was ever created.
There is no darkness in God, that is, there is no evil in Him. We should never doubt God's good intention for us, even when we are faced with an unfavorable circumstance. God always has a good purpose for everything that happens in our lives.
Furthermore, since "God is light and in Him is no darkness at all", it is necessary that if we fellowship with God, we must also walk in the light and not in the darkness (1John 1:6). We must live in truth, integrity and love, not in falsehood, or hatred.
Prayer: We praise You Lord God because You are infinitely good. Help us to fellowship with You in the light. Amen.
Noah Sanwyn © 2011
"If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?" Psalm 11:3.
A house is stable only when it is built on a firm foundation. It is wise then to build our lives on God and His word as our foundation.
Kings and empires come and go, but the word of our Lord stands forever. It is foolish to build our lives on anything else, be it the wealth of the world or the philosophy of men which have been proven to be feeble against the storms of life and the inevitability of death.
Christ however, is our Solid Rock and salvation. He is our fortress and the deliverer in the days of calamity. Let us build our lives on God's wisdom, truth and love which are the foundations that can never be destroyed.
Prayer: Lord God, may You forever be the foundation for our lives. Amen.
Noah Sanwyn © 2011
"Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God's elect, strangers in the world … " 1 Peter 1:1
Christians are called to love the lost world compassionately, yet we must alienate from its sinful practices diligently.
We have a great mission: to impact the world with the message of truth, love and salvation of Christ. But if we are not careful how we live, instead of transforming the world, we may let it transform us.
The Apostle Peter rightly called Christians "strangers in the world", because we do not follow the way of the world, but only the way of Christ. And Heaven is where our hearts belong.
Prayer: Lord God, help us to walk with the leading of the Holy Spirit in our daily life. Amen.
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Last Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a clean 90-day extension to the transportation bill, SAFETEA-LU. The Senate quickly followed suit, making this the ninth extension of the current federal transportation authorization. Passing a "clean" extension (which does not reduce funding for any program) was one of our goals at the National Bike Summit. We would especially like to thank Representatives Tsongas (District 5) and Lynch (District 9) for voting in favor of the bill. The next job our members of congress have is passing a new authorization, hopefully not very different from the one the senate passed just a few weeks ago.
Clean Extension Passed on Federal Transportation Bill
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Here is a link to a blog by two Muslim guys (Aman Ali and Bassam Tariq) travelling around NYC every day in Ramadan having iftaar (breaking of the fast) at a different mosque each night. It's pretty interesting because not only do they talk about the different types of food, but also the culture and history of the mosque as well. They also got some very nice pictures. Check it out here: http://30mosques.tumblr.com/post/189907332/day-26-masjid-at-taqwa#disqus_thread … [Read more...]
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Brigham and Women's Hospital Ranks Among Top 10 Hospitals in the Nation
For the 22nd consecutive year, Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) has been recognized as one of the nation's top hospitals, ranking ninth in the 2014 U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll of America's Best Hospitals.
Changes in Generic Pill Color and Shape Disrupt Use
Studying a national cohort of patients who recently suffered a heart attack, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have found that variation in appearance of generic drugs is associated with a greater risk of patients stopping their essential post-heart attack drugs.
Six Cases Where Big Data Can Reduce Healthcare Costs
In a new research study published in the July issue of Health Affairs, researchers highlight some of the clearest opportunities to reduce costs through the use of big data.
New 'Undiagnosed Disease' Center in Boston Funded by the NIH
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Boston Children's Hospital will form the new Harvard Center for Integrated Approaches to Undiagnosed Diseases
Former BU Professor Approved for Double-Arm Transplant
Will Lautzenheiser, a former professor of film production and screenwriting at Boston University and Montana State University, has been approved by the Institutional Review Board at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) for a bilateral arm transplant. BWH is working in collaboration with the New England Organ Bank, which will now actively search for an appropriate donor for Lautzenheiser.
New Research Does Not Find a Direct Link between Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy and Heart Malformations in Infants
In new research from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard School of Public Health, researchers report no substantial increase in the risk of heart malformations attributable to the most commonly prescribed antidepressants in pregnancy.
CPAP Superior to Supplemental Oxygen for Blood Pressure Reduction in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The HeartBEAT Study
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), the most widely prescribed therapy for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, resulted in significantly lower blood pressure compared to either nocturnal supplemental oxygen or an educational control treatment, according to a new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH).
NIH, PCORI Announce Major Award to Prevent Falls Injuries in Older People
To find effective, evidence-based strategies to address the personal and public health burden of these falls, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) have joined to support a clinical trial to test individually tailored interventions to prevent fall-related injuries.
Building a Better Blood Vessel
The tangled highway of blood vessels that twists and turns inside our bodies, delivering essential nutrients and disposing of hazardous waste to keep our organs working properly has been a conundrum for scientists trying to make artificial vessels from scratch. Now a team from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) has made headway in fabricating blood vessels using a three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technique.
Hot Flashes/Night Sweats Solutions: Estrogen Therapy vs. Venlafaxine
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The Federal government has reacted swiftly to national concern over inequity in biomedical science following the release of a new report by BWH providing evidence of the negative impact these practices have on women's health. The latest was this week's announcement by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that it will require researchers to expand inclusion of female cells and lab animals in NIH-funded medical research.
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By Kurt Ritzman
Assistant Sports Editor
Some people take sports seriously. They play hard. They play to win, and they compete to the best of their ability.
Bellevue junior Ali Reeg is one of those people.
That's how she played in a regional basketball final last year that clinched a berth in the state tournament for the Comets and extended their record to 25-0. That's also how she was playing in July in the last softball game of the season for a team that went 4-33.
But something unfortunate happened in that softball game.
"The second baseman and me — I play shortstop — were running after a flyball," Reeg said. "I called her off. She ducked out of the way and hit my knee."
And that tore the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in Reeg's left knee.
Reeg — who was the Herald's girls basketball co-player of the year last season — had surgery late in July.
She's not one to stay away from the basketball court, and she didn't for the three weeks between the injury and surgery.
"I was out there shooting," she said. "But then after the surgery, I was limited. I didn't want to mess anything up, so I just did what they said."
And that wasn't much at first.
"The first four days out of surgery I just had to sit in bed, except to go to the bathroom," Reeg said. "That first month was absolutely awful. I was so bored. It's been hard."
After a couple of weeks on crutches, Reeg started physical therapy. She graduated from physical therapy recently and has kept working.
"I've been in the gym pretty much every day, strengthening my leg and slowly getting back," she said. "I lost a lot of muscle in my left quad, so I spent a lot of time in the weight room — not with weights, but resistance bands — trying to build that back."
But a basketball was never far from Reeg's hand. She said about a month after the surgery she was back at work on things that required limited mobility — free-throw shooting and ball-handling.
"That's all I could," she said with a laugh. "Especially free throws. Hopefully that helps my (shooting) percentage when I come back."
Now, as almost five months have passed since the surgery, she can be more active.
"We bought a brace, and that's helped with my confidence," Reeg said. "I can run up and down the court. I'm not much side-to-side, yet. I can shuffle very slowly. I can tell when and what I can do. I'm progressing each week."
As she's progressing she's got an eye on the schedule, too. The Comets play crosstown rival Marquette Catholic in the final Big East Conference regular-season game between the two schools on Jan. 8.
"I told my dad I want to get back for the Marquette game," Reeg said. "Even if I could only play for two minutes, I wouldn't care. But I don't want to risk it too soon. I'll have to wait until the 15th to 20th and slowly get back in. Jan. 24 will be six months after my surgery, and then I should be able to play a whole game."
While the Comets (6-2) have missed her play on the court, she's still been a presence around the program.
"I've been to every practice," Reeg said. "In the beginning, I was just sitting there and icing my leg. Then I shot at a side basket and went to the weight room with them. Now I can participate. I run up and down the floor with my team. I can shoot layups and free throws and run some of the drills with my team. It's been very nice."
On the court, Kelsey Ernst — the Herald's other co-player of the year last season — has been leading the way for the Comets. Ernst is averaging 18.9 points and 11.5 rebounds a game. Carly Rubel, Bellevue's other post player, averages 11.3 and 8.6.
But the person who has taken on most of the responsibility from the void left by Reeg's absence is junior Mariah Steines. Last year, Steines averaged 3.9 points a game, mainly coming off the bench as the shooting guard.
This year, she's taken over as the starting point guard while Reeg is out and is averaging 9.6 points and 4.6 assists. She scored 16 points and dished out six assists in a six-point win over Preston last week.
"Mariah has done an amazing job," Reeg said. "She's stepped it up and she's getting things done. She's been scoring a lot of points lately, and that helps her confidence. She's a great team player."
Reeg said she thought having the other girls playing without her could help the team in the long run.
"It's been extra motivation for them," she said. "It's a learning experience, and they're getting better and better. We're not dependent on one person. There's talent in every single person on this team.
"I don't know what it will be like when I come back. I'll be slow at first. They've done a great job. I'm so proud of them."
The Comets lost their first two games — which Reeg attributed to Steines' position change and three new starters — but have reeled off six wins in a row.
"Now they're kicking butt," Reeg said. "I love watching them."
Bellevue's goal from about five minutes after losing in the quarterfinals of the state tournament last year was to return this year, and Reeg said that's still the goal.
"We know we can do it," she said. "They work so hard every practice. I'm working my butt off to come back. They could go far without me. As a senior, Kelsey will find a way. We'll find a way."


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...though they didn't know what the bank robber looked like. All adults in cars near the intersection (a major intersection on the way to Denver International Airport) were handcuffed, some for up to two hours, until they found the car with the bank robber.
I cannot believe police -- even in Aurora -- could be this stupid, and I feel sorry for the community that is likely to end up paying the legal bills from this idiocy.
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A mysterious tiefling warlock lies dying from a curse, and an ambitious, overconfident thief may be his only salvation. Or rather, a secret that lies somewhere in the Elemental Chaos may be his salvation, and the thief his only hope to retrieve it. If what the warlock claims is true, both of them can attain what they want; riches and glory for the thief, life and vengeance for the warlock. But that's only if they can trust one another, which is a big if . . .
"Come closer, young man," said the warlock hoarsely, shifting on the small bed in the corner of the dank, shadowy room. "And close the door. I have a mission for you." The tiefling's rasping voice reminded Gnarl of the filing of old swords. Seeing Gnarl's hesitation, the warlock scowled, the glow of his crimson eyes quickening like embers blown on a cold night. Trying to prop himself up on his pillows, Sernos gave an agonized grunt, and pushed back his hood, so that Gnarl saw that the tiefling's head was crowned by horns; his elongated features, always the color of a sunburn, were both noble and infernal.
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60beat GamePad looks to bring a console type controller to the iPhone and iPad
60beat has just launched its GamePad controller which it hopes will make gaming on an iOS device much closer to a dedicated console experience. The game content available to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices is now huge however the use of on-screen touch controls remains a major problem for many gamers.
With proprietary technology that uses the headphone jack as the interface, the 60beat GamePad significantly improves the iOS gaming experience by moving the controls from the screen to a fully-featured hand-held game controller. Developed to look, feel and operate like widely-used external controllers, GamePad easily and instantly transforms an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch into a game console. The ergonomic design delivers superior comfort and control. Buttons and joysticks are engineered to deliver precise response and the tactile sensations gamers expect.
The controller which is available to order now will cost $49.99; so it is not a cheap option. The biggest stumbling block with all of these type of accessories, is getting developer support. So far, the 60beat GamePad has only managed to garner support for two games.
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Why did nt they make it a wireless Bluetooth controller like the playstion 3? Seems like a huge mistake... Smh
Yeah I'd rather just get a Fling than this.
I was considering getting an iControlPad a while back, but it has almost no developer support. Hopefully this one will be different. All it needs is one super-popular game to start it off and then it's golden
I think it's an interesting idea. As much as Apple can try to push their products as a gaming platform, controls on glass just flat out suck for anything beyond basic gaming. A controller is a nice addition to make the iPad a more viable gaming option, though having to lug around the controller makes it less convenient and portable. I guess that's the trade off.
- Should be Bluetooth... Wires are a pain.
- Just say it's for iPad. Nobody in their right mind would use it for iPhone lol its bigger than the thing itself
This is unbelievably stupid. You can get a Universal Bluetooth OnLive controller for the same price and (get this) STILL BE ABLE TO USE YOUR HEADPHONES at the same time! What a novel idea!


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There are no new ideas. There are only new ways of making them felt. – Audre Lorde
I beat up on Hollywood a lot (as do many, many others) because of the movie industry's tendency to stick with formula, to lean toward the tried-and-true, to leech every ounce of lifeblood from any trend that shows a hint of popularity with the mainstream. Take a sampling of what's in theaters now: a remake of Total Recall; a reboot of the Spider-Man movie franchise, coming to us before the corpse of the Sam Raimi trilogy has had time to get cold; and there's already talk of what direction a reboot of the Batman franchise should take while Christopher Nolan's concluding chapter, The Dark Knight Rises, is barely two weeks old.
The horror genre is no stranger to this mentality, and may in fact be its greatest practitioner. Consider that the "Big Four" of movie slashers – Leatherface, Michael, Freddy and Jason – have all been rebooted within the last ten years. There's a new Godzilla coming. And it wasn't that long ago that the Japanese studios couldn't make a horror film that wasn't remade here in America almost immediately after.
What you don't see a lot of is rewritten books. I can only speculate as to why this is uncommon in an age where re-doing something that worked before is such a lucrative business. Maybe it's because a book is almost always the result of a single vision, and most writers prefer to move forward rather than constantly revisit old material. Maybe rewriting a book – especially if you want it redone by someone other than the original author – is a far thornier legal issue than remaking a movie or rebooting a cinematic character.
I have no desire to get bogged down in that part of the discussion. What I'm looking to do here is talk about the books that we might like to see an author take another crack at.
To be honest, there aren't a lot of books I'd want to see done over. I tend to love a book "warts and all." To me, discussing the things that I might have done differently is part of the fun of loving a book. For the most part I have too much respect for what it takes to write a book to wish for a different take on it just to satisfy a few quibbles.
That being said, there is at least one book with a component that I just can't get behind, a part that significantly reduces my appreciation of a book I otherwise thoroughly enjoy. That book is It by Stephen King. (The book I'm talking about here is 26 years old and, I would imagine, has been read by the large majority of FEARnet's readership, but…just in case: SPOILER ALERT!) It's the part when the "Losers Club" of kids confronts the cosmic source of evil that is haunting Derry. In order to ensure that their bond has the strength to defeat "It," the boys (all six of them) have sex with the girl (yep, just one of her). Even as a teenager reading the book for the first time, it seemed a little icky to me – not necessarily that they did it, but that this guy King had made it such an integral part of the story. Years later I can see King's intent, but it still just feels off to me, somehow.
Would I love to see King take an alternate approach, maybe come up with something else to bond the group? Yeah, I guess I would, but if I'm totally honest, I don't think I'd ever be able to view it as the "real" It. In the "real" It those kids had sex, and that's that.
King has rewritten at least one of his previously published books, the first Dark Tower book. He did it in 2003 to bring it more in line with the last three books of the series, and has since stated that he views the entire series as a "first draft" and that he might one day rewrite the whole thing. (There are quite a few people who would like him to come up with another ending to the series altogether, but I'm not among them – I personally think his ending was the perfect one.)
Those rewrites may never happen, but this year William Peter Blatty is releasing (through Lonely Road Books) a heavily revised 40th anniversary edition of his classic novel The Exorcist. Apparently Blatty had to forego his typical rewrite and polish approach when it came time to publish the book the first time, so he's now gone back and done some heavy lifting. It will be interesting to see how his growth as a writer in the past 40 years changes the work for which he's most well known.
So, how about you? Do you view a published work as sacred text that's not to be touched once it's been released and read? Do you have books that you'd like to see authors take another shot it, whether it's to fix a few small inconsistencies or to overhaul whole sections? Would you like to see books rewritten or characters rebooted by different authors? The comments section is open, and I'm anxious to hear your thoughts.
Blu Gilliand is a freelance writer of fiction and nonfiction. He covers horror fiction at his blog, October Country, and contributes interviews to the Horror World website. Follow him on Twitter at @BluGilliand.


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My Home Theater Adventure
Phase 1
I'm no audiophile, but I do take the time to do my homework and since time and $$ is in short supply these days I'm appealing to the experts here at CAM.
I just acquired a flawless set of Polk Audio SDA 1B's and I'd really like to break in the the alternative universe of Tube heaven from an entry level. So, if someone is so inclined to steer me in the right direction or has an offer that could help me on the path of tube education, I'd really appreciate it.
I'm not sure it is even possible but I'd like to keep the price around $500 and be able to actually wake these SDA 1B's up.
Note: I currently have Yamaha HTR-6180 driving the SDA 1B's. Sound quality is ok I guess and when using the 2 Channel stereo it starts to choke at about half throttle. Distortion seems to start creeping in. Of cource, friends seem to not hear it but their ears are trained to cheap crap. The dynamics are just not there. Years ago I would often stop by a friends audio store after hours just to site and listen to some vinyl through a Luxman tube amp while sipping on martini's. Thinking back to that warm fuzzy feeling I would get from that combination (minus the martini's) I can safely say I'm not there yet but still long for the day to go back in time.
Phase 2
I'm picking up a killer deal on a a set of RTA 11T's too so I'll eventually need an amp for them as well. Budget $500
Phase 3
Still looking for a crazy deal on a center channel that matches well with the Polks and a mono block tube to drive it. I suspect it would probably end up being a custom built oddity though as I have yet to hear highs as silky as the SDA 1B's in my price range.
Phase 4
What ever amp is suggested for the RTA 11T's I'd like to duplicate it because I have a set of custom made speakers for rears that were practically given to me. The specs and sound is very Polk-ish and were build to be driven by a tube amp from what I've been told.
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The final part of this equation will eventually be a Martin Logan Depth as the sub.
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James Marshall Crotty, Contributor
I cover education as a sector and as the bedrock of all sectors.
Now that several days have passed — and the usual suspects have piped in with their disaster tourism, media opportunism, and inevitable bombast – do I feel comfortable writing publicly about the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy.
Sadly, even with important-sounding calls for change, I'm not sure much will change, even after another disaffected young man, with easy access to weapons of war, left a trail of human carnage in a desperate last-ditch attempt for recognition and ideation. Yes, nonstop news coverage, incessant hand-wringing, Sen. Dianne Feinstein's (D-Calif.) reintroduction of the exception-riddled 1994 Federal Assault Weapons ban, plus President Obama's moving call for "change" at Sunday night's interfaith vigil for Sandy Hook victims suggest this might be a "turning point."
However, a turning point in red state America? In rural America? The "unprecedented" spike in gun sales since the Sandy Hook tragedy — including at ArmsX, which sits a short 20 miles from Sandy Hook Elementary — suggests that not much has changed in gun-owning circles. In most non-urban counties in this country – which vote overwhelmingly along NRA lines in state, local, and national elections — citizens seem to unconsciously accept that horrific mass killings are the price we pay for unbridled gun ownership.
To understand the genesis of that POV, one needs to grasp how guns are woven into our republic's founding. Our second amendment was largely created to enable citizens to defend themselves against a tyrannical government. Not symbolically defend, but literally defend. As the nation's law enforcement has expanded its weapons capabilities, so too, by virtue of the "natural rights" enshrined in the second amendment, should the weapons capabilities of citizens.
However, tyranny's definition has been distorted far beyond what the founding fathers intended. They did not intend for U.S. citizens to take up arms against their government because they disagreed with, say, high taxes, quotas, wealth redistribution, or amnesty for illegal immigrants. As onerous as those positions may be to some, they do not justify armed revolt. The founders intended civilians to protect themselves against a government that was literally waging violent war on them.
Even as I consider taking up hunting — out of a desire to procure my own food, not for sport or security — I am struck by the absurdity of owning a semi-automatic weapon. It serves no sport or hunting function. It is not necessary in most cases of self-defense. One owns a semi-automatic weapon almost exclusively to protect oneself should the U.S. government wage war on its citizens. Alternatively, one requires a semi-automatic weapon should another nation invade the U.S. and our security forces are unable to repel the intruder. Neither event is remotely probable in 2012 America. Nevertheless, American citizens can purchase unabashed weapons of war — such as the Bushmaster .223 rifle used to mow down 20 Sandy Hook first-graders — purely as a bulwark against these imagined tyrannical threats.
As we try to forge a new way after the Newtown tragedy, those who believe in hunting's import need to stand up against the extremism on both sides of the gun issue. Bans on automatic or semi-automatic weapons will not in any way affect the sport of hunting. Mandating gun show background checks (however small the purchase), or requiring that one keeps one's guns under lock and key in a place impenetrable to outsiders and one's own children, are not too burdensome to those of us who merely seek to hunt for sport, sustenance, habitat protection, or all three.
Yes, as John Lott argues in More Guns Less Crime, mass murderers pick schools, in part, because they are largely defenseless targets. However, arming teachers and principals, as former Education Secretary Bill Bennett recommended Sunday on "Meet the Press," will turn our schools into mini-prisons. In many parts of the country – as documentary filmmaker Cevin Soling notes in "The War On Kids" — they already are. In my next post, I will explore ways to effectively protect schools without turning them into fortresses.
For now, we are going to have to forego this illusion that U.S. citizens should be free to arm themselves with military-style rifles, high-capacity magazines, explosives, and more. A fulsomely armed citizenry might be what the founding fathers had in mind in the context of a low-tech colonial war with the British back in 1776, but not in the world of today's high-tech killing machines and droves of lost and systemically emasculated young men with access to such weaponry.
Just as we've had to accept limitations on state rights in order to enable civil rights for African-Americans, women, and now gays, so too we need to pass laws that unequivocally preserve the second amendment's right to bear arms, but circumscribe its purview when it comes to self-defense.
As New York City has empirically shown – much to the consternation of faddish economists like Steven D. Levitt (he of "Freaknomics" fame) — gun regulation, when combined with smart, robust policing and James Q. Wilson's Broken Windows approach to law enforcement, works. New York City has routinely had the lowest per capita murder rate in the nation for several decades. We need to replicate New York City's practices in full across the nation and give up this outdated canard that dramatically arming citizens is going to solve crime in places like DC, Chicago or Newtown, Connecticut. It can't. It hasn't. It won't.
Nor is it feasible or ethical to keep whole swaths of the population deemed "mentally ill" from owning guns. After all, a healthy plurality of American gun owners likely suffers from some mental impairment: depression, anxiety, PTSD from serving in military conflict, ADD, drug, alcohol, and/or gambling addiction, and, of course, sundry types of oppositional or anti-social behavior. In addition, I am sure many gun owners have expressed viewpoints online that might be deemed "inappropriate" or "dangerous" by one quarter or another. Nevertheless, the MacArthur Foundation found that those who were diagnosed mentally ill were no more violent than those who were not diagnosed mentally ill.
In our quest to keep guns away from the so-called "mentally ill," are we going to ferret out the medical records – in direct violation of the HIPAA Privacy Rule — of the millions of Americans on psychiatric meds or the millions more who had to spend time in a mental health facility because their own caregivers were drunks, drug addicts, abusers or all three?
Such draconian personal invasions under the guise of "mental health" are positively Soviet (the U.S.S.R. made a habit of locking up citizens in psychiatric wards for opposing its totalitarian policies). Absent a clear and reasonable bright line that miraculously demarcates which mental conditions lead to gun violence – Asperger's Syndrome is typically not one — such psychiatric litmus tests absurdly infringe upon the basic freedoms of all Americans, including the freedom of speech. We must strongly resist this post-Sandy-Hook mental health detection drumbeat precisely because it will ensnare millions of innocent young Americans in its altruistic trap.
Instead, we must strike a healthy balance between rights and responsibilities without demonizing a large swath of the citizenry in the process. It will require give and take from all of us. In addition, it will require sensible sportsmen to stand up and differentiate themselves from the Prepper fringe – the Sandy Hook shooter's mother was a member — who are animating the unreasonable resistance to balanced gun regulation.
Yes, cars kill more people every year in America than do guns. However, the primary purpose of cars is transport. The primary purpose of guns is killing. A wise society should be able to navigate that distinction.
Please share your thoughts in the Comments area below. In addition, feel free to track me on Twitter, friend me on Facebook, and follow me on Forbes to receive regular dispatches from the front lines of global education.
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Vicki Soto, a Hero, Body Language
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Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting Interview
Dear Mr. Crotty,
In regards to your comments regarding semiautomatic firearms, I must respectfully disagree.
Semiautomatic rifles and shotguns are ubiquitous in the hunting and shooting sports. From Camp Perry to the hunting of coyotes that prey upon livestock, pets and managed game, AR 15 platforms specifically are a reasonable "all around" firearm for those with limited budgets to have to cover the broadest range of shooting scenarios.
Women and "size-challenged" individuals find that the shorter size and collapsible stocks found in M4 carbine designs adjust for a more comfortable and relatively accurate shooting experience. Add to this the reduced felt recoil in semiautomatic firearms, and a broader range of the law-abiding public has access to the hunting and shooting sports.
Furthermore, the intermediate power level of .223 Rem/5.56 NATO rounds is eminently controllable for a broader population of shooters, from a hunting, self defense, and target shooting experience.
While .223 Rem is fairly light for big game in the Western United States, it is sufficient for white tails and a variety of smaller "varmints" that are of issue in much of the rest of the country.
As for permitting teachers to be armed, after the appropriate training and the usual back-round checks found in the Concealed Carry License Process, I likewise disagree with your premise that it leads to a fortress mentality. If politicians are going to highlight for the public that schools are undefended, that there are no guards to protect a precious commodity in the Age of Terrorism, the least that society can do is allow willing teachers to follow the path of airline pilots and others who would refuse to be a victim.
Following Mayor Bloomberg's lead, or citing MacArthur Foundation studies when addressing gunowners, is not something that is going to be viewed with sympathy or acceptance in any reasonable general debate . Perhaps you should rethink your approach, and the basis of your article, and try again.
Trading ease-of-use in an attempt to lessen mass killings is a recipe for disaster. As the sandy hook shooting was being reported, CNN reported 22 people being killed with a knife in China, a country which is oppressed and in turn has unarmed citizens. In England, a country that has all but removed its guns- people are murdered with kitchen knives instead. If Lanza had access to only a bolt action rifle, I have no doubt that he would have entered the school regardless and used a lesser weapon, such as a kitchen knife to murder those children. Let us not forget that over 700 children die annually from drowning. If the tragedy of a child's death is really what we are trying to prevent, then cries for the regulation of pools and bath tubs would be demanded.
I'd love to use .223 or 5.56 for whitetails if my state didn't limit the rifle size by caliber for whitetails to "greater than .23″ Hahaha
You can use all the big words you want in an attempt to silence your opposition, but a back woods redneck like me still knows that it's wrong to take something away from the masses because of the evil of a few. I for one am proud of my radical gun nut heritage. Oh, and please do not take up hunting for food, hunters do not want to be associated with you. Fast-pitch hardball is for little legue kids, slow-pitch softball is played by grown men, which you know nothing about.
You are marginalizing gun owners. Stop making everyday people sound crazy for wanting to own a firearm. I own an AR-15. I don't hunt. I have no need to hunt. However, I do enjoy target shooting with my friends. It's a great outdoor activity. So please, stop associating every gun owner with this "radical gun nut fringe". It is not who I am.


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Northwestern was upset in the first round of the girls soccer state playoffs last year, but there wasnt a chance of that happening again this year, no siree.
Monday night, Westside High School was the unfortunate victim of almost 365 days of stewing resentment as the Trojans (16-5) battered the visitors from Anderson in a 10-0 first round win. Lauren Watts scored a hat-trick, while fellow seniors Cara Pennington and Helena Moore each added a pair of goals. Sarah Eddy, Katelyn Hogan and Madeline Ramsey pitched in a goal each, as Cesar Robles Northwestern side scored six times in the first 18 minutes to put the contest on ice quickly, and set up a Wednesday second round matchup at home against T.L. Hanna.
There was no messing about in the first round this year for the Region 3 No. 1 seed Trojans.
We knew last years feeling was not very good, said Moore, and we didnt want to lose this game. We did not want to have that feeling we had last year. We just came in hard.
Robles said afterward that his current team is much different from the one that slipped up in the first round to Boiling Springs.
Were a much better team, he said. Were much more mature, much more confident, much more composed in front of goal, and it showed today.
After several early warning shots at the Westside (8-10) goal, Moore made the breakthrough about two minutes in when she fired low past Taylor McClain to make it 1-0. The flood gates had been thrown open.
Westside simply couldnt match Northwesterns athleticism and speed of play, or the Trojans desire. Watts demonstrated when, with a bit of graft, she rooted out a loose ball in the box and fired in Northwesterns second with four minutes played. She added the third with eight minutes elapsed when she dispossessed a Westside defender, cut inside and smashed the ball past a helpless McClain for a 3-0 lead.
Eddy tacked on the fourth with 27 minutes left in the half. A corner was cleared as far as her right boot, which sprayed a low drive into the corner via the keepers palm. Ramseys goal, the fifth, was the pick of the bunch. She bypassed one defender and picked her spot before rifling in from about 15 yards.
With 18 minutes gone, Hogan wrapped up the first half scoring when she was played free into the right channel. Her low finish caromed in off the left post and nestled in the opposite corner to cap off the Trojan blitz.
Our goal was to attack from the beginning, just get any goals you can, and then slow it down, said Moore. Weve been practicing finishing, and obviously it showed off tonight.
The Trojans bashed in four more goals in the second halfs first 12 minutes. Watts used her speed to get around the outside and her cross was slowed by McClain, but Pennington was on hand to guide home the rebound with two minutes gone. The senior striker added her second a couple minutes later when she cut a shot against the grain into the left corner for an 8-0 Northwestern advantage.
Watts got her hat-trick about a minute after, drilling a low shot into the corner, before Moore, one of the shortest players on the field, rounded out the scoring with a looping header.
That the game even happened was a testament to the Northwestern soccer programs afternoon effort.
2 p.m. Monday found the Trojans on the field with rollers, field drying chemicals and even shop vacuums, literally sucking the water off the soggy pitch after a weekend of torrential rain.
We easily emptied out 10 to 15 big, massive buckets of water off of the field, said Robles. It was still a little soggy, but it was playable.
With a 60 percent chance of rain Tuesday morning, the Northwestern boys, who host Rock Hill Tuesday night, might not be as lucky.
Its a little muddy, said Moore, laughing.
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The rain pounding down didn't dampen the party tonight in the Giants' huge win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 7 of the NLCS.
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This sweeping history of the Serbian people starts with the settlement of the Slavs on the Balkan Peninsula in the seventh century and ends with the dissolution of Yugoslavia at the end of the twentieth. Drawing on his own research and on contemporary literature, Sima Cirkovic looks at how the Serbs have fared through the ages – struggling for independence against Byzantium, suffering as slaves of the Ottoman sultans, and modernizing in a troubled corner of south-eastern Europe.
Cirkovic's detailed account provides a counter-balance to traditionally one-sided political histories of the Serbs, paying close attention to the nation's socio-economic development. His narrative gives equal weight to the medieval and modern periods, but draws from the processes of both integration and disintegration that have characterized Serbian history. The book gives readers the historical background to the Serbs, providing an essential insight into recent events.
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Ballet Program students bow at the 2008 Gala; Hunter Runnette (top) & Helice Picheny's (bottom)
Meet Hunter Runnette and Helice Picheny, two Jacob's Pillow Board Members on a mission to make the famous Pillow Season Opening Gala even more fun and fabulous than ever. Here the Gala co-Chairs give us a sneak peak at what they've got in store for this year's bash.
PillowPages: What do you think are the most important elements of a good party?
Hunter Runnette: I think the elements of a good party are threefold. When one enters a good party, the excitement and anticipation from a buzz generated over the preceding months sets a tone that is almost hypnotic. Secondly, the talent, the dance. and quality of an evening well spent makes the evening fly by. Thirdly, and I think most importantly, when all is said and done, it is so gratifying to know that each connection, each dollar, each moment of dance either on or off the stage has secured the future of Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.
Helice Picheny: Yes. [chuckling] All that and great music to DANCE, DANCE, DANCE!
PP: If someone has never been to a Pillow Gala before, how would you describe the event to them? What's the most enjoyable aspect of the evening to you?
HP: The Pillow Gala is the Gala to expect the unexpected. A fabulous mix of people who get to experience what the Pillow represents: dance at its best. I always delight in the amazing, and I mean amazing performances by students who have been taught by a master dance artist for an extremely short period of time. Their performance is always an incredible highlight.
HKR: I find it indescribable in many ways, because to say that it is all about dance narrows it to the listener's preconceived ideas of dance, so I much prefer to say it is a place where you will experience a worldly expression of dance, theatre, a celebration of movement, of great celebrity, and young students of dance that have extraordinary merit. You will leave knowing why the Pillow is the National Landmark for dance.
PP: The Gala kicks off with an amazing performance in the Ted Shawn Theatre, programmed by Ella Baff. What are you particularly looking forward to at this year's show?
HKR: Every year that I have gone to the Gala performances, I have been told it gets "better and better," so I am always looking for the performance, or the speech, or the combination of events that make it a cut above the last year. Like Helice, I can without doubt say that I am always, always, always enthralled by our students' performances, there is an energy that is unequaled for that moment in their lives, which sends a chill of exhilaration down the audience's collective spine.
HP: That is an extremely difficult question to answer, but I am really looking forward to seeing the amazing Nina Ananiashvilli dance.
PP: Do you have a favorite Gala memory?
HKR: It seems to happen every year. Watching dance come alive on the stage, then later on the dance floor. Seeing the art and the sharing of the art form between students, professionals, and all lovers of the dance is always a joy.
HP: I love that too! I also love the excitement of the live auction. What could be better? Witnessing so much generosity to ensure a future for dance, dancers, and Jacob's Pillow itself is a true thrill.
PP: Who are you hoping to dance with at this year's Gala?
HP: Besides my husband, I love interacting with all the young people at the Pillow. They bring great life to the party.
HKR: I'm hoping to dance with first-time Jacob's Pillow Gala attendees!
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Tanis has only been charged with one count so far, but Lawrenceville police are looking into whether this was an isolated incident. Investigators are following leads that may show it was in fact a more extensive network of people involved in the card skimming scheme.
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Rhubarb ... it's one of those mysterious ingredients in the produce aisle. Not being a regular "baker" it doesn't call to me. My friend Lynn grows it and cooks with it a lot. Particularly making the ubiquitous Strawberry Rhubarb Pie that my step-daughter Elinor adores. So when I decided to highlight it this week, as it's in season, I wondered how I could make it savory? The bunch I brought home was picked up at the Chappaqua Farmers Market from Madura Farms.
The leaves are poisonous, and typically are removed by the time they get to the store. However, if you are harvesting yourself, be sure to throw them away! If the stalks are really thick you can remove the outside strings by peeling them with a small paring knife. The texture of the stalk is similar to celery, the flavor however, is a different story!
The flavor of rhubarb is distinct and remarkably tart. In desserts it's typically macerated with sugar and paired with strawberry to balance its bite. (We'll get to that in a minute.) So how do incorporate it another way?
After a quick perusal of my cabinet I came across some red lentils. Maybe a stew? One of my clients that I cook for has a child that was, up until recently, a vegetarian. So a few years ago when I started cooking for them I needed to make a lot of vegetarian dishes every week. I picked up Mark Bittman's tome on all things vegetable, and it has been my go-to reference for many, many ingredients. Happily to my surprise he has a Dal recipe using red lentils, with the suggestion of adding rhubarb! His recipe is below, but I can tell you now this could not be an easier dish to make. You basically put everything together in the pot, add water and let it all cook together to create a creamy spicy stew. Dals are typically found in Indian cuisine, made with lentils and served over rice.
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For the last few years the city of Box Elder's Planning and Zoning Committee has been working to create a new comprehensive zoning plan.
Michael McMahon, the Planning and Zoning Coordinator for Box Elder said this new plan is not designed to move anyone from their existing location.
He says it's simply a move to keep people in the area safe.
McMahon said the new regulations were recommended a few years back by the FAA, the Air Force, and FEMA.
The new plan accommodates all three zoning areas, including the flood plain, crash zones, and high noise areas.
The plan would place additional regulations in certain areas around Ellsworth Air Force Base, and Rapid City Regional Airport.
But it will only affect people who want to move into those areas, or if people already living there want to make changes to their homes or businesses.
It's a change, McMahon says that Box Elder needs to make.
"This is what the city needs to do to acknowledge we have these risks in the community and put rules in place to deal with it that are appropriate to the risks," said McMahon.
McMahon says the only people who will notice any immediate change are those who live in the flood plain.
He says for those people, their flood insurance is likely to double or in some cases triple.
Tonight is the first reading of the new zoning overlay ordinance.
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A group of scientists created a novel brain implant that improves cognitive performance and decision-making in a monkey. The device, developed in part by researchers at USC, manipulates ongoing brain activity to guide the animal away from mistakes and toward a correct decision.
The study, published this week in the Journal of Neural Engineering, marks an important step toward implantable devices that could one day help people with brain injuries better perform basic tasks.


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Wayne Rollins and Andrew Kille, who have both published and taught widely in the area of psychological biblical criticism, have assembled an excellent guide for those interested in this fascinating topic. Included in this anthology are articles from across the landscape, spanning over one hundred years and including such authors as Franz Delitzsch, M. Scott Fletcher, Max Weber, Walter Wink, and many other scholars.
Wayne G. Rollins is professor emeritus of biblical studies at Assumption College, Worcester, Massachusetts, and adjunct professor of Scripture at Hartford Seminary, Hartford, Connecticut.
D. Andrew Kille is director of Interfaith Space, an organization that develops and supports interfaith relationships in the San Francisco Bay Area. An ordained minister in the American Baptist Churches, USA, he is the author of Psychological Biblical Criticism.


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Cumbria police hunt burglars who stole jewellery worth £25,000
Published at 08:02, Friday, 09 March 2012
Jewellery worth more than £25,000 has been stolen from a house in Longtown.
Thieves made off with the haul from a house in Arthuret Drive which included:
- A 24-carat gold bracelet with gold links and a hook clasp worth £11,500;
- An 18-carat diamond solitaire ring worth £3,000;
- A 24-carat necklace with a bead dropper in the shape of a heart worth £7,000;
- A gold ring with a dragon design worth £1,000;
- A ruby and diamond ring worth £1,500.
- Police said the total value of the haul – which included £650 in cash – was £26,000. The burglary happened on March 1.
The items are of Asian design and anyone offered jewellery in suspicious circumstances is asked to call police on 101.
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Who shot the wolf?
by Clair JohnsonA large gray wolf set free into the greater Yellowstone ecosystem was shot in January and dumped in the Madison River, 15 miles south of Three Forks, Mont. Authorities picked at the ice for an hour to free the wolf carcass, says U.S. Fish and Wildlife agent Commodore Mann.
An X-ray of the animal indicates it was shot several times, including through the head at close range, he says. Mann identified the wolf as R-28, the alpha male of the Nez Perce wolf pack. The wolf had not been traveling with the pack for several months, but had been monitored in both Idaho and in Yellowstone National Park. "This one has been everywhere," Mann told the Billings Gazette.
The federal agency is offering up to $1,000 for information leading to the person or persons responsible for the wolf's death. Anyone with a lead should call the Fish and Wildlife Service at 406/449-5225.
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Craig Pearson
The Tribune-Star
TERRE HAUTE — For the South side, it will go down as an epic comeback in a high school softball city rivalry series that needs gallons of ink to describe the dramatic events.
Scoring eight unanswered runs — after falling behind 6-0 in the first inning — Terre Haute South's Braves took a big step toward a Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference title with an 8-6 eight-inning victory. South is 5-0 in the MIC, and the Braves' victory also puts them two wins away from winning a Big Four title.
Senior Jackie Swain shut down the potent Terre Haute North (14-2, 4-1 MIC) attack after taking over during the Patriots' six-run first frame — an inning that featured a first-pitch leadoff home run by Katie Herrick and another solo blast by Jazmine Allen.
The Patriots' offense cooled, and coach Jack Kirchner's squad made four errors in addition to a couple costly baserunning miscues.
"I never felt like we had them beat," Kirchner said. "I know our team, we've struggled defensively all year, but we've scored a lot of runs. We hit the ball the first inning … that was it, she shut us down."
Swain, who tossed 10 scoreless innings in MIC action Saturday, gave up just five singles over the last six innings.
"I couldn't have done it without my defense behind me, and when the dugout got pumped up, I got pumped up and I was ready to roll," Swain said. "We've been working really hard to win this game. It all paid off and it feels great to be 5-0 [in the MIC]."
Hannah Gossman started for South but North connected for the two home runs, and the sophomore walked two North batters, prompting South coach Dwayne Stout to make a change.
"The pitch I called, she hit her spot. It was just the wrong pitch to call," Stout said of Gossman. "We made some adjustments, brought Jackie Swain in and she did a wonderful job. I made adjustments with my pitch calling, [Swain] did a great job of hitting her spots."
The Braves took advantage of two Patriots' errors in the first two innings to score four unearned runs off North's Alisha Ludwig, who scattered five hits and struck out seven in six-plus innings. But South senior Kelsey Marlow made the Patriots' pay with an opposite-field double that landed smack on the chalk down the right-field line to score Alexis Higgins and courtesy runner Lauren Rowley in the second inning. That hit made it a 6-4 game, which is how it stayed until the seventh inning.
South came up with the game-tying hit when Cheyenne Reinig's sharp grounder found a hole through the right side. The Patriots made no errors in the seventh but the Braves forced extra innings by starting the rally with a leadoff single by freshman Lauren Perrelle. Leadoff hitter Hollie Jones followed up with an infield single, but North's defense made two plays to get force outs at home before Reinig's clutch hit.
In the eighth, errors by Herrick and Allen played a role in South taking a two-run lead, but Swain started the inning with a smash off the fence in center field.
Swain simply continued to keep North off balance in the ninth, striking out two before coaxing a high fly out to right field.
North lost an opportunity to add an insurance run in its half of the sixth inning as South's Shelbie Scamihorn picked off the runner at second base with Allen, North's outstanding No. 3 hitter, standing in the batter's box.
"We're not going to score a lot when you get doubled up on little pop-ups. We all know Scamihorn's got a great arm. They made the plays, and we didn't," Kirchner said.
South stayed confident despite not facing anything like a five-run deficit in the first inning all season.
"The schedule that we've played this year has been a really, really tough schedule and that prepared us for this," Stout said. "We knew we weren't totally out of it, we can hit, we can run and we can apply pressure on their defense."
TH South 8, TH North 6, 8 innings
TH South (ab-r-h-bi) — Jones 1b 5-1-1-1, Marlow ss 3-2-1-2, McGregor 4-1-0-0, Scamihorn c 4-0-1-0, Reinig 2b 4-1-1-2, Higgins cf 3-1-1-0, Swain dp-p 3-2-1-0, Schilling lf 3-1-1-0, McFarland rf 3-0-0-0, Perrelle ph 1-0-1-0. Totals 33-8-8-5.
TH North (ab-r-h-bi) — Herrick 3b 4-1-2-2, Will 2b 4-0-2-0, Allen ss 4-1-1-1, McKinney 3-1-3-0, Nelson dp 3-0-0-0, LaTourette rf 3-1-0-0, Sykes 3-1-0-0, McBride c 4-1-1-2, Ludwig p 3-0-1-1. Totals 31-6-10-6.
TH South 130 000 22 — 8 8 0
TH North 600 000 00 — 6 10 4
E — Allen 2, Ludwig, Herrick. LOB — THS 4, THN 4. 2B — Herrick, Marlow. HR — Herrick, Allen. SB — Rowley, Marlow.
Pitching statistics
TH South
Gossman 2/3 2 4 4 2 0
Swain (W, 5-1) 7 1/3 8 2 2 1 5
TH North
Ludwig 6 4 0 5 2 7
Crick (L) 2 4 2 3 1 0
WP — Swain. HBP — by Swain (Sykes), by Ludwig (Higgins).
Next — South (10-6 overall, 5-0 MIC) plays Friday against Center Grove. North (14-2, 4-1) plays Friday at Carmel.


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State Rep. Brian Becker (D) is running against Republican placeholder candidate Jon Landry, of Farmington, who is not campaigning or spending money to promote his candidacy.
But Becker – a West Hartford resident who represents his hometown, Avon and Farmington in the 19th House District of the Connecticut General Assembly – is still spending money on signs, pamphlets, office space and other campaign expenses. He said he is still actively campaigning as necessary, but he is "scaling back," sending out less mailings and spending less as a result of Landry's placeholder status.
"I really haven't changed my approach very much because I like to get out and talk to my constituents and go door to door," Becker, 50, said Oct. 22. "I think that it's important that a representative should be out in touch with his or her constiuents whether I have an opponent or not."
Since the Republicans had until mid-October to find a candidate to run instead of Landry, 37, Becker said he "didn't want to take any chances" by not campaigning. He knocked on more than 7,100 doors to speak with constituents since May and appeared at public forums.
After the election is over, Becker plans on donating any leftover campaign finances to the Citizens' Election Program fund. Becker said he received about a $26,000 grant throught the program to help finance his campaign.
The program is the source of public financing for participating Connecticut General Assembly candidates who agree to spend no more than the total of the grant received and $5,000 in campaign fundraising. The $5,000 has to come from at least 150 different donors who contribute no more than $100 each.
The amount of public financing money candidates receive depends on what office they are running for in the November election.
The fund is "fueled primarily from the proceeds of the sale of abandoned property in the State of Connecticut's custody, as well as voluntary donations," according to the commission's overview of the program. It was created as a way to even the playing field and limit campaign spending for participants.
The Republican party nominated Landry to run against Becker for 19th District to keep an available slot on the ballot in the event that someone else stepped up to run by the deadline.
"Nobody stepped up and wanted to run, but I decided to leave my name on the ballot in order to give the voters a choice," Landry previously said. "I had no intention of running a campaign."
Landry filed a form with the Connecticut State Elections Enforcement Commission excusing him from having to form a campaign committee or spending any money on promoting his candidacy. He previously said he is focusing on running fellow Farmington resident and State Rep. Bill Wadsworth's 21st District campaign on the Republican ticket.
Avon residents in Voting District 2 and West Hartford and Farmington residents in the 19th District, will choose between Becker and Landry on the Nov. 6 ballot for state representative.
The polling place for Avon's second voting district is now at the Avon Volunteer Fire Department's headquarters at 25 Darling Dr. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.