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Milestone man Petr Cech admitted he was content to leave Old Trafford with a point after keeping his 200th clean sheet as a Chelsea goalkeeper.
Cech was only rarely tested by Manchester United's potent attack, making a second-half save from Wayne Rooney to ensure we preserved our unbeaten start to the season.
'It is early and nobody wanted to lose the game,' said the 31-year-old. 'We came to win the game, but to be fair to them they played at home and played well, and as the game progressed we were getting better. In the second half we looked like we could nick the winning goal but in the end the draw is a fair result.
'Away at Old Trafford, it's a good point. Three would have been much better but we think it's a fair result and we're happy with that. They had a few shots and we had a few shots but not really big chances.
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On first impression, this smells like a classic non-decision by a school. Either suspend the kid or don't. But in thinking about it a bit more, I actually don't mind the move.
With the school making its first NCAA appearance in 19 seasons, and with a winnable game on national TV that would net extra money for the school and conference with a victory, the Dukes' administration could have let this pass. In sitting Goins for a half, they are definitely compromising that chance for a victory and a crack at No. 1 seed Indiana.
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A Choice Scarf turns Darmanitan into a merciless revenge killer and potential sweeper. As Darmanitan is cursed with below-average Speed, a Speed boost is much appreciated, allowing Darmanitan to comfortably use an Adamant nature without having to worry about being outsped by a larger portion of the metagame. Flare Blitz is Darmanitan's main STAB, which nukes anything that decides to stay in on it. Flare Blitz hits extremely hard with the boosts from Sheer Force, STAB, and sun, OHKOing most of the unresistant tier. Superpower is a really important weapon to have against Heatran and Tyranitar, which can comfortably wall Darmanitan, even in the sun. Rock Slide is used to hit Salamence, Gyarados, and Dragonite hard outside of sun while providing all-around better coverage against Flying-types. U-turn is used to gain momentum against Darmanitan's common switch-ins, such as Politoed and Heatran. U-turn also works well with Dugtrio as a partner, as Darmanitan can use U-turn on Heatran and go out to Dugtrio, which can trap it.Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
This set defines power. Actually, it does not just define power, it created the word power itself. Some might say Victini is an all around better physical sun attacker because of the insane power of V-create and its all-around better bulk and Speed tier. This, however, is far from the truth. A Life Orb-boosted Flare Blitz is actually stronger than Victini's Choice Band V-create, which says a lot. Flare Blitz is Sheer Force-, Life Orb-, STAB-, and oftentimes sun-boosted; nothing can tank it easily. Even physically defensive Jellicent is 2HKOed in the sun after Stealth Rock! The same goes for Gliscor, Rotom-W, and Latios. Here are some calculations that prove just how powerful this move is, factoring in a sun boost, Stealth Rock damage, and an Adamant nature:
Not even defensive Jellicent and Tentacruel, both of which are commonly used to wall Fire-types, can switch into Darmanitan. If you want a Pokemon that can KO half the tier, you have found it! Choice Band secures the 2HKO on physically defensive Jellicent and Politoed, though Darmanitan still has enough power with Life Orb. Superpower is one of the most important moves in the set because it wrecks both Tyranitar and Heatran. Rock Slide can be useful for taking out Dragonite and Gyarados in the rain or neutral weather. Earthquake is to hit Tentacruel outside of sun harder than anything else. U-turn is a great move to maintain momentum, as although Flare Blitz can decimate most of its switch-ins, U-turn is helpful for obvious Politoed switch-ins.Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
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Darmanitan actually possesses somewhat decent support moves, such as Toxic, Will-O-Wisp, and Encore. The problem is that Darmanitan is so frail that wasting a turn using one of these moves often leaves it KOed. Taunt is a decent choice on the Life Orb set, but it requires some prediction to use and wastes a valuable moveslot that could have been used for extra coverage. A Bulk Up set sounds tempting, but even at +1 Darmanitan is still very frail. A Substitute + Salac Berry + Belly Drum set is somewhat of a gimmick, but if you manage to pull it off, pretty much nothing can stop Darmanitan from KOing everything in existence. Sleep Talk is actually not that bad of a move on Darmanitan's Choice sets to check Breloom and other Spore users.
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The set you're going up against determines how hard or easy it is to counter or check Darmanitan. As Darmanitan primarily run Choice Scarf or Life Orb sets, it is quite easy to figure out what it is likely to be running based on the Team Preview or how often it has switched in. The Choice Scarf set is probably the harder of the two to deal with, especially when it is used on a sun team. It's not only fast, but also very powerful, so it's not easy to check or counter. Since most defensive checks are 2HKOed by sun boosted Flare Blitz, your best bet at properly checking this Darmanitan is by changing the weather with a Politoed, Tyranitar or Hippowdon. Defensive Politoed is capable of neutering Darmanitan's offense with Drizzle and can take pretty much anything Darmanitan throws at it. Tyranitar is another great check because it takes away sun upon entry while comfortably taking Flare Blitz (though it must be wary of Superpower) and threatening it with its powerful Pursuit. Physically defensive Hippowdon risks getting 2HKOed by Darmanitan's Flare Blitz, but it can change the weather in order to give its teammates the opportunity to avoid getting 2HKOed by Darmanitan's Flare Blitz. Heatran is a great check to the Choice Scarf set, but it must be cautious of Superpower. Defensive Jellicent is rarely 3HKOed by Flare Blitz outside of sun, and can threaten Darmanitan with Scald or stall it out with Recover. Gyarados is capable of avoiding the 2HKO from a sun-boosted Flare Blitz, even with Stealth Rock, but its lack of reliable recovery means that it won't be able to consistently check Darmanitan in the sun. Faster users of Choice Scarf, such as Terrakion, Keldeo, Salamence, and Latios, can all outspeed it and threaten it in some way.
The Life Orb set, on the other hand, is quite easy to check. Because most Life Orb Darmanitan sit at a below-average 289 Speed, there are quite a few offensive threats that can outspeed it, including Starmie, Terrakion, Latios, Latias, Hydreigon, and Salamence. With that in mind, Life Orb Darmanitan under the sun is pretty much impossible to counter. One of the few things that can survive a Flare Blitz twice and live to tell the tale is Politoed, as it instantly summons rain upon entry. Even then, there's still a chance of it being 2HKOed. Still, defensive Politoed is generally the best counter to all of Darmanitan's sets.


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SF has been in urgent need of a 'go-to' place for people who want to listen to good music, with a good crowd... hopefully (if last Friday was anything to go by) they now have that.
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Margaret Simon, almost twelve, has just moved from New York City to the suburbs, and she's anxious to fit in with her new friends. When she's asked to join a secret club she jumps at the chance. But when the girls start talking about boys, bras, and getting their first periods, Margaret starts to wonder if she's normal. There are some things about growing up that are hard for her to talk about, even with her friends. Lucky for Margaret, she's got someone else to confide in . . . someone who always listens.
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This brilliant collection highlights a bold mix of fiction, nonfiction, screenplays, television writing, and more alternative comics than ever. Compiled by Dave Eggers and students from his San Francisco writing center, contributors include Judy Budnitz, "The Onion, The Daily Show, This American Life," and George Packer.
BFF*: Two novels by Judy Blume--Just As Long As We're Together/Here's to You, Rachel Robinson (*Best Friends Forever)by Judy Blume
In this new bind-up, Judy Blume's two stories about three best friends will reach a new set of girls. Stephanie, Rachel and Alison know there will be plenty of family issues, broken hearts, and tough school assignments as they make their way through junior high. But with a good pair of friends, a girl can do anything.From the Hardcover edition.
Blubberby Judy Blume
Blubber is a good name for her, the note from Wendy says about Linda. Jill crumples it up and leaves it on the corner of her desk. She doesn't want to think about Linda or her dumb report on the whale just now. Jill wants to think about Halloween.But Robby grabs the note, and before Linda stops talking it has gone halfway around the room.That's where it all starts. There's something about Linda that makes a lot of kids in her fifth-grade class want to see how far they can go -- but nobody, least of all Jill, expects the fun to end where it does.A New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year
Cool Zone with the Pain and the Greatby Judy Blume
THE PAIN AND the Great One hardly agree on anything. But deep down, they know they can count on each other, especially at school, where it often takes two to figure things out. Like when that first baby tooth falls out on the school bus. Or when an unwanted visitor on Bring Your Pet to School Day needs to be caught. Or worst of all, when a scary bully says you're burnt toast. On days like these it can feel good not to go it alone. (And don't forget Fluzzy the cat, who knows a thing or two himself. ) From the Hardcover edition.
Deenieby Judy Blume
When Deenie finds out that she has scoliosis, she's scared. When she sees the brace for the first time, she wants to scream.But the words won't come out. And Deenie, beautiful Deenie, who everyone says should be a model, is stuck wearing a brace from her neck to her hips. For four years--or longer. She never worried about how she looked before--how will she ever face the hard times ahead?
Double Fudgeby Judy Blume
His younger brother's obsession with money and the discovery of long-lost cousins Flora and Fauna provide many embarrassing moments for twelve-year-old Peter.
Forever...by Judy Blume
The story of Katherine's and Michael's love is a joyous one, filled with all the wonder of "the first time." They meet on New Year's Eve and become completely involved with each other. It's an idyllic affair--until they're separated that summer. . . . Forever...
Foreverby Judy Blume
You'll never forget your first time...reading Forever as an eBook.When you build up something in your mind--really imagine it, wish for it--sometimes, when it actually happens, it doesn't live up to your expectations. True love is nothing like that. Especially not for Katherine and Michael, who can't get enough of each other. Their relationship is unique: sincere, intense, and fun all at the same time. Although they haven't been together all that long, they know it's serious. A whole world opens up as young passion and sexuality bloom. But it's senior year of high school, and there are big changes ahead. Michael and Katherine are destined for another big "first": a decision. Is this the love of a lifetime, or the very beginning of a lifetime of love?
Freckle Juiceby Judy Blume
Andrew would do anything to get himself covered in freckles--even buy a questionable freckle juice recipe from Sharon!
Friend or Fiend? with the Pain & the Great Oneby Judy Blume
A funny, delightful new series for young readers from Judy Blume - one of the most famous names in children's fiction. The Pain (aka Jake Porter) is six years old. His sister, The Great One (aka Abigail Porter), is eight. Like any siblings they drive each other crazy. The Pain is sure his parents love The Great One much more than him. The Great One is sure The Pain is loved way more than her. In funny, characterful episodes, the Porter family comes to life as The Pain and The Great One battle it out in the small dramas of everyday life.
Fudge-a-Maniaby Judy Blume
Pete describes the family vacation in Maine with the Tubmans, highlighted by the antics of his younger brother Fudge.
Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great Oneby Judy Blume James Stevenson
THE PAIN AND the Great One are going places! In these new stories the kids are on the go--the Pain needs a trip to the emergency room; the family goes to the mall and not everyone stays together; the kids visit a county fair and want to ride the Super Slide; and a beach outing includes a boogie board. Lots more action and adventure for the dynamic duo who never stay still. From the Hardcover edition.
Here's to You, Rachel Robinsonby Judy Blume
It's the end of seventh grade, and the stress of trying to be perfect is getting to Rachel. She's tired of being the straight-A student on every teacher's wish list. Plus she's busy dealing with her sister's junior prom mishaps, and harboring a secret crush on her brother's tutor. But most importantly, she's working to keep her friendship with Stephanie and Alison strong. Could it be that real life is much more interesting than perfect life? If you're equipped with a good sense of humor, it is!
Iggie's Houseby Judy Blume
Winnie Barringer's best friend, Iggie, has moved away. How is Winnie going to make it through summer vacation?Then the Garber family moves into Iggie's House, and Winnie is thrilled. The problem is, not everyone is as welcoming as Winnie.
It's Not the End of the Worldby Judy Blume
Karen Newman has decided she'll never get married. Just look at her parents. All they do is fight. And now Karen's dad has moved out of the house and he and her mom are talking about divorce. Her older brother has locked himself away in his room, her little sister is a mess, and she can't bring herself to talk about any of it with her best friend. She's never felt so alone. Yet in spite of everything Karen is sure she can set things right again if only she can get her parents together in the same room. Or will her fantasy backfire?
Just as Long as We're Togetherby Judy Blume
Rachel is Stephanie's best friend. Since second grade, they've shared secrets, good and bad. Now in seventh grade, Alison moves into the neighborhood. Stephanie hopes all three of them can be best friends, because Stephanie really likes Alison. But it looks as if it's going to be a case of two's company and three's a crowd. Can the girls' friendship be saved?
Letters to Judy: What Kids Wish They Could Tell Youby Judy Blume
In 2,000 letters every month, young people everywhere open their hearts to Judy Blume. Now, in her most special and caring book yet, Judy shares the deepest concerns of kids and often responds with the experiences that affected her own life, both as a child and as a mother. She helps kids feel less alone, and parents less desperate, by discussing topics such as: sibling rivalry and other difficult relationships; divorce, remarriage and step-parents; families that aren't "like everyone else's;" school and friends; changing bodies; crushes, dating and sexuality; drugs and alcohol; secrets that should be told. LETTERS TO JUDY is a love letter addressed to all of us--to anyone who wants to bridge the gaps among family members, to listen, to share, to understand.
The One in the Middle Is the Green Kangarooby Judy Blume
Lately second-grader Freddy Dissel has that left-out kind of feeling. Life can be lonely when you're the middle kid in the family and you feel like "the peanut butter part of a sandwich," squeezed between an older brother and a little sister. But now for the first time it's Freddy's chance to show everyone how special he is and, most of a all, prove it to himself!
Otherwise Known as Sheila the Greatby Judy Blume
Sheila Tubman, a neighbor of Peter Hatcher from Super Fudge, is staying in a small town for the summer. Sheila must face some of her fears this summer while trying to convince her new friends that she is a great person.
Places I Never Meant to Be: Original Stories by Censored Writersby Judy Blume
"What effect does [the climate of censorship] have on a writer?....It's chilling. It's easy to become discouraged, to second-guess everything you write. There seemed to be no one to stand up to the censors....so I began to speak out about my experiences. And once I did, I found that I wasn't as alone as I'd thought." -- from Judy Blume's introduction to Places I Never Meant to Be Judy Blume is not alone: Many of today's most distinguished authors of books for young people have found their work censored or challenged. Eleven of them have contributed original stories to this collection. Along with a story written by the late Norma Klein when she was a student at Barnard College, they comprise a stunning literary achievement as well as a battle cry against censorship. Contributors: David Klass, Norma Klein, Julius Lester, Chris Lynch, Harry Mazer, Norma Fox Mazer, Walter Dean Myers, Katherine Paterson, Susan Beth Pfeffer, Rachel Vail, Jacqueline Woodson, and Paul Zindel.
Smart Womenby Judy Blume
Margo and B.B. are each divorced, and each is trying to reinvent her life in Colorado while their respective teenage daughters look on with a mixture of humor and horror. But even smart women sometimes have a lot to learn and they will, when B.B.'s ex-husband moves in next door to Margo...
Soupy Saturdays with the Pain and the Great Oneby Judy Blume James Stevenson
MEET THE PAIN:My sister's name is Abigail. I call her The Great One because she thinks she's so great. Who cares if she's in third grade and I'm just in first?MEET THE GREAT ONE:My brother's name is Jacob Edward, but everyone calls him Jake. Everyone but me. I call him The Pain because that's what he is. He's a first-grade pain. I'll always know exactly what he's thinking. That's just the way it is.These seven warm-hearted stories will give readers a peek at how a brother and sister relate to each other.From the Hardcover edition.
Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herselfby Judy Blume
When Sally's family moves to Miami Beach for the winter of 1947, she is excited and nervous at the same time. What will school be like in Florida? Will she make any friends? Will she fit in so far away from home?Miami Beach has so many things to worry and wonder about, Sally is in for one unforgettable winter!
Summer Sistersby Judy Blume
In the summer of 1977, Victoria Leonard's world changes forever when Caitlin Somers chooses her as a friend. Dazzling, reckless Caitlin welcomes Vix into the heart of her sprawling, eccentric family, opening doors to a world of unimaginable privilege, sweeping her away to vacations on Martha's Vineyard, an enchanting place where the two friends become "summer sisters." Now, years later, Vix is working in New York City. Caitlin is getting married on the Vineyard. And the early magic of their long, complicated friendship has faded. But Caitlin begs Vix to come to her wedding, to be her maid of honor. And Vix knows that she will go--because Vix wants to understand what happened during that last shattering summer. And, after all these years, she needs to know why her best friend--her summer sister--still has the power to break her heart.Look for special features inside. Join the Circle for author chats and more. RandomHouseReadersCircle.comFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
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In struggle to curb violence, some take aim at video games
By Jenette Sturges email@example.com January 20, 2013 10:22PM
Only four of about 40 video games are first person shooting games at Funway in Batavia, and only one involves a conflict between humans. Friday, January 18, 2012. | Steven Buyansky~Sun-Times Media
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For information on how to better monitor and control your child's access to video games — including instructions on setting parental controls on various gaming systems — go to onguardonline.gov and click on "Kids, Parents, and Video Games."
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Bob Hansen thinks a review of violent video games is a great idea.
"I agree 100 percent," Hansen said. "I don't think kids need that exposure at all."
The owner of Funway — a Batavia entertainment center with an arcade, bowling alley, skate rink, laser tag and outdoor park — said he's done his best to keep violent video games off his arcade floor.
"We haven't bought a matures game, that I can recall, in years and years," Hansen said. "Our audience has changed drastically in 15 years from a teen place to a family entertainment center."
Funway has about 40 games on the floor of its arcade, including a few shoot-'em-ups from a first-person perspective — the sorts of games often blamed after violent incidents — but his are not of the blood-and-gore variety, Hansen said.
And bloody fighting games such as "Mortal Kombat" — which sparked the original national debate on violence in video games in the early 1990s and eventually led to a video game rating system — come in toned-down versions, if they make it to the Funway floor at all. Players hunt mostly squirrels and aliens.
"I could have a 'Mortal Kombat,' but I may not have that version with a lot of violence," Hansen said. "There are programming options where you don't have to have that sort of violence."
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Part of the nationwide discussion surrounding mass shootings and gun violence prompted by last month's school shooting in Newtown, Conn., has focused on video games as an industry, with National Rifle Association Vice President Wayne LaPierre singling out "Mortal Kombat," "Grand Theft Auto" and "Bulletstorm" as culprits for the Sandy Hook shooting.
President Barack Obama's plan for addressing gun violence takes a more reserved stance on the role of video games and other images of violence in media. One of his 40-plus provisions calls not for a ban or restrictions on video games but for more research on how such media can affect viewers. Specifically, an executive order directs the Centers for Disease Control to "conduct research on the causes and prevention of gun violence, including links between video games, media images, and violence."
It's the kind of research that the White House claims hasn't been done on a wide enough scale because of laws that prohibit Congress from using funds to advocate for gun control.
The Obama administration contends that such laws do not prohibit research on the causes of gun violence.
Kevin Richards is the sort of young adult male consumer that such research would target. On Friday afternoon, the 19-year-old Naperville resident was headed to GameStop, on Route 59 in Aurora. He's been playing video games, including ones he considers to be violent, for years.
"And I haven't shot anybody yet," Richards said. "And I'm not going to. They're games. Probably some people have a difficult time telling the difference between a game and reality, but that's not really a problem with the game."
Richards said he's not necessarily against more research on the topic of how violence in video games affects people, especially children, but he said that should extend to all kinds of media, not just video games, which he said are often "scapegoats."
And he's wary of new policy that could lead to censorship.
"It should be up to the parents to decide if kids should play certain games," Richards said. "But I think a lot of times they don't bother to research a game for themselves to figure out if it's OK."
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Illinois, it turns out, already has tried to impose stricter laws when it comes to renting or selling video games to people under 18. The Violent Video Games Act, introduced by state Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia, D-Aurora, and passed in 2005, imposed a $5,000 fine on anyone selling violent or sexually explicit video games to minors — until it was struck down in federal courts for impinging on freedom of speech.
Chapa LaVia said she is still frustrated by the number of violent movies, games and TV shows available to children. But when it comes to the current debate, Chapa LaVia said violence in media is just one piece that needs to be addressed to curb violence.
She said she's more concerned about the capacity of the country's health care system to identify and help those suffering from mental illness.
"Whether it's post-traumatic stress from kids seeing violence on the streets to kids spending too much time in front of games, all of this is mental illness," she said. "It's more about kids not having the maturity to understand that being fake."
During the crafting of the Violent Video Games Act and the subsequent court battles, Chapa LaVia said she saw a lot of research that pointed to problems when young children interact with violent games.
"All the studies we saw, even brain scans, there's a lot of aggressiveness. Whole parts of the brain turn bright red. When you get them off the games, it calms down."
The question many researchers likely will face, then, is whether that reaction results in actual incidents in violence, either immediately or over the long term.
A wide-sweeping survey of research into the effects of violent video games on aggression proved "contested and inconclusive" in Australia, which has some of the most widespread censorship of video games among all English-speaking countries. There, violent games — such as the most recent release of "Mortal Kombat" — are banned, but so too are games such as "Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure," which was banned largely for its glorification of graffiti.
Which is what another video game shopper said he fears most about the whole discussion.
"You have ratings already," said Aurora resident Sam Lopez. "It's censorship. You can't take away guns, which actually kill people, so you take away games instead? It's ridiculous."


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From May 20-24, 2013, the Global Child Nutrition Foundation (GCNF) and the World Food Programme (WFP) Centre for Excellence hosted the 15th annual Global Child Nutrition Forum in Costa do Sauípe, Brazil. The conference's theme, "School Feeding as a National Investment: How to Achieve It" gathered roughly 300 people from 41 countries, of which 21 were Ministers from the education and agriculture sectors. This was the first year the Forum was held in Latin America, following four consecutive years of being held in Africa.
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