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A good man died last week and I am proud to say he was my friend. When I remember Jim Taaffe, I picture him smiling—a smile of friendliness, humor, kindness and courage. I'll bet he smiled that smile in the face of whatever life threw at him.
His family says he was smiling as he lay dying of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. His wife Deanna and his daughters Candice, Natalie, and Linda—plus their families—spent his last days with him.
A few years after Jim retired, he and Deanna moved to Angles Camp, but before that he lived his entire life in Los Altos Hills, as had many generations of Taaffes before him. Taaffe Road? Yes, those Taaffes. Many roads in LAH and throughout Silicon Valley were named after members of the Taaffe-Murphy family (such as Taaffe Street and Murphy Avenue, the main street of historical downtown Sunnyvale).
Jim was descended from the Murphy family pioneers. And yes, the town of Murphys near Angels Camp is named after them.
From Wikipedia: The Stephens-Townsend-Murphy Party consisted of ten families who … were the first wagon train to cross the Sierra Nevada during the expansion of the American West. They pioneered the first route at or near Donner Pass in 1844. This was two years before the Donner Party and five years before the 1849 Gold Rush.
The Murphys bought a large tract of land from Juana Briones. Then, the way I heard the story, a Taaffe guy married a Murphy gal and as a wedding present they received 3,000 acres, most of the land that is Los Altos Hills today.
I live on an acre of what is left of the Taaffe Ranch. For more than two decades, Jim and Deanna were my friends, next-door-neighbors, and landlords. My husband and I rent the Craftsman-style bungalow in which Jim grew up and in which his parents lived until their deaths.
The bungalow at 12030 Elsie Way is still standing, but the lot is for sale and the bungalow is expected to be bulldozed. When Jim and his siblings grew up, they each built houses nearby on Purissima Road and operated M.J. Taaffe Company on the family property.
Jim's sister-in-law Marion Taaffe still lives on Purissima, and her sons and daughters—Max, Martin Benjamin (Ben), Elisa, and Florence continue the family asphalt/construction business.
LAH resident Lee Ann Vojvoda has lived on Purissima all her life and considers the Taaffes family. When she was about 10, her dog, Gypsy, "got stuck in the culvert pipe and Marty, Jimmy, ZT and all of them dug up the street to get her out - she backed out because of all of the noise!"
Jim and I often stopped to chat on the pathways while we were walking our dogs. He loved his dogs. While Hobo walked, Jim carried Shorty.
If you had been lucky enough to meet Jim, you never would have guessed he had a heritage to be proud of and had made a success of his life. He had an endearing humility, and he avoided ostentation.
He was one of those guys who gets up in the morning and goes to work, and he worked hard. When his brother Martin Jr. died suddenly of a heart attack, Jim had his own heart checked out and the doctor found that Jim had grown his own bypass artery. The doc said, "Probably there was a day when you stayed home from work not feeling well, and that was when you grew the extra artery."
Deanna said, "That never happened—he never stayed home from work."
The world could use some more hard-working, humble, honest, respectable, friendly, family guys like Jim Taaffe.
Bye-bye Jimmy. I wish you were still here.
A memorial service is scheduled at 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13 at Vallecito Union Church, 3780 Church St., Vallecito.
Donations can be made be made to Hospice of the Sierra, 20100 Cedar Road, N. Sonora, CA, 95370 or to the CHISPA Parlor #139, Native Sons of the Golden West, P.O. box 151, Murphys, CA, 95247.
See the Calaveras County article in the Pinetree.net about Jimmy Taaffe
About This Column: Each week Pam Walatka will explore sustainable life in Los Altos Hills. Contact Pam at firstname.lastname@example.com or see Pam Portugal Walatka Writings on FaceBook.


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Boys & Girls Club adds local business leaders to Board
OXNARD, Calif.—Two community leaders have joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme's board of directors, as part of the organization's goal to continually promote diversity among its leadership. The new members are Kim Wilson, chief operating officer and vice president of St. John's Regional Medical Center, and David Wellik, vice president and commercial banking officer at Rabobank.
"Our board continues to be representative of the variety of businesses that are present within our community," said BGCOP Chief Professional Officer Tim Blaylock. "As we continue to recruit board members from different industries and backgrounds, we discover new best practices for serving the children and families in Oxnard and Port Hueneme."
A veteran financial analyst, Wellik is responsible for fostering new business relationships with local companies and providing solutions to their banking needs. Growing up in West Ventura, he benefited from the after-school programs offered by his local Boys & Girls Club.
Wilson brings 28 years of healthcare leadership experience to St. John's Regional Medical Center, where she is responsible for the daily operations of the Center's Oxnard facility. Her experience in leadership roles is a key asset to the BGCOP board.
The Club currently serves nearly 9,000 members between the ages of 6 and 18 at its three full-service facilities, and 15 other locations in partnership with a local school district, a public housing complex and a juvenile detention center. Membership costs only $15 per year for all programs and support, and no child is ever turned away due to inability to pay. The actual cost of delivering its programs is about $500 per year, per child.
By involving parents, volunteers, educators and the business community, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme helps youth reach their full potential through a positive environment, lifelong learning and programs dedicated to the arts, education, character and leadership development, health and recreation. Programs are based on physical, emotional, cultural and social needs, and are designed to expand participants' areas of interest. For more information, visit www.positiveplace4kids.org.
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Southeast Area
- Category: Membership
Including the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Africa, Bermuda and the Caribbean areas
"NAEOP Stars Coast to Coast"
Welcome to the Southeast Area Website. I encourage each of you to take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with the NAEOP website and to see what our association has to offer its members. NAEOP provides its members many opportunities for professional and personal growth. As a member of the Southeast Area you will receive many benefits from the national office. As an active member of NAEOP, you will have the opportunity to network with other office professionals from across the United States.
The Southeast Area congratulates and joins our NAEOP president, Cathy Eberle, in "NAEOP Stars Coast to Coast." Our membership is challenged by President Eberle to practice the 4 C's (Communicate / Connect / Contact / Correspond) throughout the year! My goal this year is to Communicate/Connect/Contact and Correspond at some point with every member of the Southeast Area. I believe it is essential that we work together to make NAEOP a stronger association as we involve our stars coast to coast in the growth of our organization.
A few of the benefits you will receive with your membership in NAEOP are:
- Four issues of the association's magazine, the NES Connector (three on-line and the conference issue printed and mailed)
- Keeping Affiliates Active e-newsletter
- Southeast Area e-newsletter
- Professional Standards Program
- Awards Program
- Student Scholarship Programs
- Networking Opportunities
The Southeast Area rotates among the member states to host our annual professional development seminar weekend each year. Those states not hosting are given responsibilities and assignments as we work together for the success of the program. Fifty to 100 members from the Southeast Area usually participate in both learning new skills and in networking with fellow members. The next Southeast Area Professional Development Seminar will be conducted in Cadiz, Kentucky in April 2014. Louisiana is currently scheduled to be the host for the 2015 event. Attending the weekend seminar will give participants the opportunity to earn PSP credit and network with other professionals.
A Southeast Area e-newsletter will be sent out four times a year.
- Fall
- Winter
- Spring
- Summer
The Southeast Area has affiliated with NAEOP which allowed us to have a delegate to the 2013 Advisory Council Meeting. Pat Stelmach, CEOE served as our Southeast Area delegate and gave a report at our area luncheon.
For more information about NAEOP or the Southeast Area, please contact me. It would be a privilege to work with you.
Malinda Larey, CEOE
Southeast Area Director
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Work Phone: 479-784-8130 ext 2303
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Clean Slate
Jon Lester is well aware he wasn't good in 2012, but he's intent on showing it won't happen again. Gordon Edes Today's updates Checking in: Buchholz » Farrell » Bailey » Overbay »AP Photo/Chris O'Meara
ESPN NFL analyst Tedy Bruschi weighs in on the responsibility Tom Brady shoulders for the Patriots, Rob Gronkowski's physicality and how New England will use Darrelle Revis.
Buster Olney talks to Alex Speier, Karl Ravech and Justin Havens about whether the Red Sox will move Jon Lester before the trade deadline, pace of play and much more.
NFL Films' Greg Cosell covers the Cowboys' defense, Rob Gronkowski's impact, Darrelle Revis' performance last season, the Giants' talent level and the outlook for the Cardinals.
Buster Olney and Keith Law talk about the Tigers' acquisition of Joakim Soria and whether it's wise to trade within the division. Plus, Matt Gelb on the Phillies' plans.


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Hit-Boy grabs the moon man for his track that was inspired by Outkast "Aquemini" album. I'm intrigued by the sound that Hit-Boy will continue to bring hip-hop, but i'm not yet sold on his rapping. This Cudder verse tho!? All praise to the almighty based.
Download: Hit-Boy feat. Kid Cudi – Old School Cadi


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YUEQING, China — A shipbuilding boom raised the fortunes of this hardscrabble industrial port. Five-star hotels sprouted along with machinery depots and metal shops. European luxury cars darted past heavy trucks on the bustling streets.
But in another sign ofChina'seconomic slowdown, shipyards are now closing and half-finished vessels lie rusting in the humid haze. Prosperity is receding like the tide.


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The reading selection for this month is to be decided.
New members are welcome!
Upcoming Events
- The Boris Rozenfeld Russian Bibliophiles Club
- Saturday, July 26, 2014Main Library, Latino/Hispanic B
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- Wednesday, July 30, 2014Mission Bay, Mission Bay Program Room
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Moscow is the capital city of Russia.
During the Renaissance, it was one of the locations where the Mentor of the Italian Assassins, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, could send his Assassin apprentices for contract assignments, during his effort to rebuild the Assassin Order in Rome.
During his time in Rome, Ezio Auditore sent a team of Apprentices sent to Moscow to keep an eye on Ivan III Vasilevich. They started by investigating the disappearance of Pietro Antonio Solari, a fellow Assassin who had vanished while working as an architect on the Kremlin. They discovered a vault with records that revealed Solari had been murdered by another Italian, known only as "Aristotele".[1]
They decided their best option was try finding Aristotele and began their search at the Kremlin. After having questioned several people, they were directed towards a church, where they eventually found the man they were looking for, Ridolfo Fioravant. Ridolfo revealed to them that Ivan was close to discovering the presence of the Assassin Order, and that he had been forced to deceive him.[1]
The Assassins then decided to make Ivan believe in a cult that did not exist, the Strigolniki Sect. They forged documents and spread them among the population, causing paranoia in the citizens of Moscow. Because of this, Ivan soon gave up on his investigation into the Brotherhood and began investigating the Strigolniki Sect instead.[1]
Modern timesEdit
In 2002, Daniel Cross infiltrated the library of Ivan the Terrible, which was hidden beneath the Bolshoi Theatre in the city. He had posed as a replacement for the Assassin guarding it, and following this, he opened the Prophet's Codex and read Minerva's speech to Warren Vidic via his earpiece, before taking it with him back to Abstergo Industries and killing the Assassin sentry.[2]
As of 2012, an Assassin team was located in the city. They were chasing a lead on a potential Piece of Eden, and a few of their suspicions related to it were confirmed by William Miles.[3]


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are antioxidant vitamins?
is a classification of several organic substances, including vitamins
C and E, vitamin A (which is converted from beta-carotene), selenium
(a mineral), and a group known as the carotenoids. Carotenoids,
of which beta- carotene is the most popular, are a pigment that
adds color to many fruits and vegetables -- without them, carrots
wouldn't be orange, for example. Together as antioxidants, these
substances are thought to be effective in helping to prevent cancer,
heart disease, and stroke. Take these, they are a great insurance
policy from what life throws our way.
At the molecular and cellular levels, antioxidants serve to deactivate
certain particles called free radicals. In humans, free radicals
usually come in the form of O2, the oxygen molecule. The oxygen
molecule wants to be oxidized (remember that stuff from your chemistry
class?), and this oxidation process can sometimes be carcinogenic.
Free radicals are the natural by-products of many processes within
and among cells. They are also created by exposure to various environmental
factors, tobacco smoke and radiation, for instance.
If allowed to go their merry way, these free radicals can cause
damage to cell walls, certain cell structures, and genetic material
within the cells. In the worst case scenario and over a long time
period, such damage can become irreversible and lead to disease
(e.g., cancer). This is where antioxidants come into play. Based
on what Alice has told you so far, can you guess what role antioxidants
play in the maintenance of health?
Antioxidants play the housekeeper's role, "mopping up"
free radicals before they get a chance to do harm in your body.
Researchers have postulated that antioxidants prevent the possible
carcinogenic effects of oxidation. Despite numerous studies carried
out on the role of antioxidants in cancer and heart disease prevention,
the jury is still out as to which groups of people, if any, benefit
from taking antioxidant supplements.
Some studies have shown that smokers with diets high in carotenoids
have a lower rate of lung cancer development than their smoking
counterparts whose carotenoid intake is relatively low. However,
a recent study indicated that some beta-carotene takers, primarily
smokers, actually had higher death rates. Other research efforts
have suggested that diets high in carotenoids may also be associated
with a decreased risk of breast cancer. Also, vitamin C has been
found to prevent the formation of N-nitroso compounds, the cancer-causing
substances from nitrates and nitrites found in preserved meats and
in some drinking water.
Many researchers claim that elderly people, especially those who
have reduced their food intake, frequent aspirin users, heavy drinkers,
smokers, and people with impaired immune systems may benefit from
taking antioxidant supplements daily. In terms of heart disease
and stroke, it is possible that higher levels of antioxidants slow
or prevent the development of arterial blockages, a complicated
process involving the oxidation of cholesterol. Moreover, antioxidants
may deter the collection of plaque on arterial walls.
Obviously, conflicting reports on the health benefits of antioxidants
and beta-carotene exist. It is difficult to know what to believe
and whose advice to follow (that's why you are at LifeSource, right?).
It is best to remember that vitamin and mineral supplements should
never be used as substitutes for a healthy, well balanced diet!
Your best bet is to eat a diet rich in fruits, veggies, and whole
grains. Sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, cantaloupe, and mangoes
are great sources of antioxidants.
Scientific Position:
The American Heart Association doesn't
recommend using antioxidant vitamin supplements until more complete
data are available. We continue to recommend that people eat a variety
of foods daily from all the basic food groups:
• six or more servings of
breads, cereals, pasta and starchy vegetables
• five servings of fruits and vegetables
• two-to-four servings of fat-free milk, low-fat dairy products
• up to six cooked ounces of lean meat, fish, poultry
Eating a variety of foods low in
saturated fat and cholesterol will provide a rich natural source
of these vitamins, minerals and fiber. Every cell in our body produces
tens of thousands of free radicals on a daily basis. From a long-term
perspective, the oxidation that inevitably results can have a devastating
effect on the integrity of our healthy cells. LifeSource Labs Super
Antioxidants are comprised of the most powerful oxidation quenching
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us with greater amounts of energy, increased stamina, and a better
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some of life's most damaging toxins.*
use of antioxidant vitamin supplementation may help to prevent coronary
heart disease (CHD). Epidemiologic studies find lower CHD morbidity
and mortality in persons who consume larger quantities of antioxidants
in foods or supplements. Clinical trials indicate that supplementation
with certain nutrients is beneficial in reducing the incidence of
CHD events. Recent studies show that supplementation with antioxidant
vitamins E and C have benefits in CHD prevention; however, supplementation
with ß-carotene may have deleterious effects and is not recommended.
Current evidence suggests that patients with CHD would probably
benefit from taking vitamin E in a dosage of 400 IU per day and
vitamin C in a dosage of 500 to 1,000 mg per day. Clinicians may
also want to consider vitamin supplementation for CHD prevention
in high-risk patients. Folate lowers elevated homocysteine levels,
but evidence for routine supplemental use does not yet exist.


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True Blood season 5 continues with episode 10, "Gone, Gone, Gone." It begins with a news report about Tru Blood having to rebuild. There has been an increase in vampire attacks. Sookie turned off Steve's speech before getting a visit from Mike, who's there for a body—hers. He's a vampire and bites her leg. She kills him with chopsticks.
Molly is brought before the others and Salome gives her a chance to accept Lilith. She's been sentenced to True Death, so she speaks her mind. Bill kills her using her own iStake. Russell wants to go out and eat and invites Steve along. Salome reminds him Steve has a TV appearance the next day, but they're going to have fun. Hoyt's mother wants him home, but he doesn't want his room back. He's not wasting his second chance at life. He has a job offer in Alaska.
Elijah has suggestions to make money for Fangtasia and says they need to make more new vampires by the end of the year or he takes Pam's assets, including her progeny. Bill takes out the vial of Lilith's blood and extracts some before joining Eric and Nora. He warns Eric True Death will come soon, but he says to let it come. Bill wants to save his soul since he saved his life and they force him to drink Lilith's blood. Nora has some too. Bill leaves them and watches the video feed. Godric appears before them and says Lilith will lead them to destruction. Bill doesn't see him. Godric tells them he's evolved, and Eric asks him to save Nora. Lilith appears behind Godric, and Nora asks her to spare him. He says he doesn't have to fight her before they say her rip him apart, leaving her covered in blood.
Russell and Steve dance among dead bodies in a Greek college house. When Jessica enters Merlotte's, guys go for their guns, but Sam and Lafayette have their own guns and stop them. Though they scare them with the possibility of Jessica biting them, she's there to see someone. They quickly leave as Jason walks in. He's surprised her guards are gone, but Bill stopped paying them. They're both there to meet Hoyt. Pam is not happy about the new mandate and doesn't care about Elijah taking the bar. She says she and Tara will live like she and Eric did.
Hoyt's planning to leave for Alaska and asks for a reason why he shouldn't. It's his home, no matter what has happened. He says it's done. For his going-away present, he wants Jessica to glamour him into forgetting her. He wants Jason gone too. He wants the hurt gone. She does what he wants, and after saying goodbye, Jason and Jessica leave Hoyt alone.
Sookie's going to stay at Jason's, and as she packs up, they talk about Hoyt and their parents' killer. There's nothing in the box he got at Dearborne's, but he moves her bed and finds a box in the floor. Inside is a scroll. Sam calls pretending to be from a magazine looking to take a picture of Steve and his dog. It doesn't work, and Luna's not having luck either. He shows her that Steve will be part of a debate that night.
Sookie and Jason go to see a professor about the scroll. He says none of the characters repeat, so it's nothing. It's not a human language. Holly surprises Andy with dinner when he comes to pick her up. Jessica remembers times with Hoyt before being interrupted by sounds outside. Via phone, Bill commands her to go with his security team.
Steve's opponent suggests the vampires are responsible for the Tru Blood factory explosions and comments he must be suffering. Steve says they keep Tru Blood reserves. Russell has Emma in Authority headquarters watching the report. Eric stands before them and begs forgiveness, saying they must obey Lilith. He tells Russell he forgives him for the sins against his family.
Sam and Lilith sneak into Steve's dressing room as mice and shift back when they hear him. He takes his bag and leaves. Jason pulls Hoyt over, and he only asks if he's related to Sookie. Jason asks about the boxes and tells him not to go, but Hoyt thinks his mother put him up to it. In the end, Jason just tells him to drive safe. Back in the car, he begins crying and Sookie comforts him.
When Jessica gets to the Authority, Bill tells her she's safe there. He shows her around and gives her his bible to read, telling her they were meant to lead others into the coming age. Tara brings Elijah into the office and says she doesn't know anything about birthing vampires. Ginger's the bait, and Tara kills him. When Steve gets back, Emma's human. She wants her mother, but Steve tells her her mother doesn't want her. Sam and Luna crawl out of his bag, still mice.
The vampires sit around talking about getting Lilith's word out, and Russell brings up fae blood letting them walk in the sun. He wants to study the blood. Jessica listens as she reads. Russell refuses to hear dissension and to be constrained. He wants the sun. Sookie and Jason bring the scroll to the fairies, but Claude says it's probably older than they are. They get Maurella to read it, and she says it's a contract. It mentions Warlow, and it grants him the first fae-bearing female heir of the family—Sookie.
What did you think of True Blood season 5 episode 10 "Gone, Gone, Gone"?
© Meredith Jacobs 2012


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Guide Review - HP Pavilion dm3-1040us 13.3-inch Ultraportable Laptop PC
Mar 19 2010 - HP's Pavilion dm3-1040us is designed as a low cost ultraportable laptop that offers a better experience than a netbook while still offering a fairly long battery life. Much if this is achieved through the use of a single core Pentium SU4100 processor from Intel. This does hamper its performance compared to many ultraportables using dual-core processors but it pulls far away from the netbooks in terms of performance. The four gigabytes of DDR3 memory also help it with multitasking although it does run at a slower speed putting it on par with systems using DDR2 memory.
While the HP Pavilion dm3-1040us doesn't come with an DVD burner, they didn't skimp on the storage functions. The hard drive may have an average sized capacity of 320GB but the performance is quite strong thanks to the 7200rpm desktop spin rate. This allows for quicker access of data files compared to the average hard drive based ultraportable. It still doesn't top solid state based drives but it is much more affordable.
The 13.3-inch display on the Pavilion dm3-1040us is hampered by some very limited viewing angles. Moving just slightly off center can cause some very dramatic color shifting. This may be useful for those looking to have some screen security but it can be annoying at times as is the glossy coating that can produce a fair amount of glare and reflections under certain light. At least the Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics allow for HD video streaming even if it can't handle any sort of 3D gaming.
HP advertises the the Pavilion dm3-1040us can achieve up to ten hours of running time. In my streaming video test, the laptop was only able to achieve around three and three-quarter hours before it went into standby mode. More typical usage would probably yield around five hours of time which is well below HP's advertised running time. This places it well behind the new crop of ultra-low voltage systems design for running time and more in line with traditional ultraportables.
Those who have to do frequent typing on their laptop will be pleased with the keyboard on the Pavilion dm3. It uses the now common isolated keyboard layout. The layout for the most part is also quite well done although the arrow key layout might be a bit confusing at first for the up and down arrows. The trackpad on the other hand could really use some work. The surface of the pad can get a bit too sticky when moving your finger over the surface and the buttons are quite stiff and difficult to press.
What most people will like about the Pavilion dm3-1040us is the price. With pricing as low as $600, the laptop is not much more expensive than some high end netbooks but provides a much more stable computing experience. Of course, for just a few hundred more it is possible to get some ultraportables with even more performance.


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How did you first get involved in the arts?
Well, I first picked up the guitar a little less than two years ago, which was the first time I'd played an instrument since being in the middle school band.
Before that I'd always had a love of music and I would write a little of what I'd guess you'd call poems. Each little poem had a particular sound to it in my mind, and eventually I really felt like I needed a medium to express these sounds that were building up inside my head. I think that's what made me want to pick up a guitar and start singing.
What is your latest project?
My most recent song is called "On Owl Creek" and it's kind of a folk song based on the Ambrose Bierce short story "An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge".
It's a Civil War era story about a Southern man who tries to destroy a railroad bridge to sabotage the Union army's advance into his homeland. Ultimately, he's captured and hung, but somewhere in the middle he makes a fantastical dream-like escape within his mind.
I chose to write a song about it because it's a peculiar story that sort of turns the idea of death on its head -- the character feels most alive only as he comes to the end of his life.
What advice do you wish you'd received when you first got started?
To be quite honest, I feel like I'm still getting started myself, but I feel like one good piece of advice I can give is -never set out to create something with a plan or a frame that's too rigid and doesn't allow you to transfuse the work with your own honest thoughts and emotion.
Don't force something that you want to "sound like" or "look like". Instead, take the time to think, listen, and revise many times to let your truest work come out.
Who are some local artists people should check out?
Check out the Stamford indie-rock group Sea Rhapsody (www.facebook.com/SeaRhapsody). We've done some shows together and they are on the verge of releasing an awesome new EP. They put on an incredible live show as well.
Stephen Bak can be reached on Twitter or Facebook at: https://twitter.com/StephenBakMusic


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Xbox 360 News
Epic aim for 30fps with Gears 3
Game will look better for it
Epic's Cliff Blezinski has confirmed the poor Internet translation of comments in a Russian magazine that they are aiming for a 30fps framerate for Gears of War 3.
Cliffy B. told CVG that Epic are foregoing a 60fps framerate in order to improve the game's visuals.
Blezinski said: "Our target is, and shall remain, 30fps. When asked about 60 we always respond that we'd rather have the extra juice to put more on screen and stick with 30."
The drop in framerate allows Epic to squeeze in multi-layered shadows, wind and particle effects and levels that change in real-time.


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Susan Adams, Forbes Staff
I cover careers, jobs and every aspect of leadership.
When Stuart Diamond worked as a reporter at The New York Times in the 1980s, he used to approach his boss toward the end of every year and pose a general query about how the boss thought he had been doing. Then after getting a favorable response, he would ask a straightforward question: "Am I worth less to you now than I was worth last year?" The editor would invariably say no, and Diamond would introduce the fact that the consumer price index, the government's inflation measure, had risen, say, 3%, causing Diamond's compensation to be worth that much less. "If no one in the company was getting a raise at the time, I would say, 'I just want to get paid next year, what I was getting paid this year,'" he explains. Diamond says he used the tactic when he was a reporter at Newsday in the 1970s and early '80s, and he still uses it today with his superiors at Wharton Business School and Penn Law School, where he teaches negotiation strategy. "It's never not worked," he maintains.
More than two decades ago, Diamond left journalism to teach and consult on negotiation strategy. His best-selling book, Getting More: How to Negotiate to Achieve Your Goals in the Real World, lays out his unique take on negotiating in a range of situations, from convincing a four-year-old to brush his teeth and go to bed on time, to an Indian woman talking her way out of an arranged marriage. Diamond has advised government and corporate managers in more than 40 countries. His clients have included a Chinese petrochemical company, South African entrepreneurs, Citibank, Eli Lilly and Google. The book is packed with negotiation tips for all sorts of situations, from sales to relationships to travel to military stand-offs.
Diamond's theme: it's easier to get people to agree with you if you demonstrate that you value their perceptions and emotions, rather than trying to use power and logic to persuade them. I asked Diamond to apply his ideas to the challenge of negotiating a year-end raise or bonus. He offers the following advice:
In Pictures: How to Negotiate a Year-End Raise
First, always negotiate in person, rather than via phone or email. Diamond says studies show that face to face meetings are six times more likely to go the negotiator's way. "When you look in someone's eyes, it's harder to say no," he notes. Rather than framing the meeting as a salary negotiation, tell your boss you'd like to have a broad discussion about your value to the company, with a focus on your compensation, taking into account the company's constraints.
Second, inquire about your manager's perceptions of you. Ask how you performed this year; did you do as well as expected? Do ask if the manager has any written evaluations about you. Also ask, what are the company's standards for giving out raises?
Next, if the boss says the company is awarding no raises this year, ask, "What do I need to do in the next year to get a raise?" Arrive prepared with documentation of your achievements over the past year in the form of a memo, advises Diamond. Do keep records every time a colleague or superior compliments your work. If you've gotten a stellar review from another superior, you can use the documentation to negotiate for a raise. But Diamond says it's better to use your past accomplishments to bolster your argument that you can be a high achiever going forward.
At the Times, Diamond says he counted his stories that landed on the front page, and kept a file of compliments from his superiors. He compared his output with colleagues and played up the fact that he would produce the same or greater quality of work the next year.
Do volunteer to work extra shifts or to put in time during off hours. Diamond says he discovered that the Times was short-staffed on weekends, so he said he would come in on Sundays. There was always plenty of work and the Sunday shifts yielded material for additional page one stories. Diamond also advises volunteering to switch departments if your company can use your services elsewhere.
If you find the manager is open to discussing a raise, Diamond suggests letting them take the lead on setting a number. "You want to give the boss the decision-making power up front," he says. "It makes the boss feel empowered." Diamond recommends another negotiation subtlety: Don't say you deserve a raise. Rather, suggest that a raise is only fair. "You want them to come to the realization themselves that you deserve a raise," Diamond says. "You want to lead them by giving them the information they need to justify the decision."
Once the manager starts talking about a number, Diamond recommends asking how they arrived at the figure, and what you need to do to earn more than that. "You want them to set the standards," he explains. "The more they set the standards, the more they're committed to them."
Great advice but I wouldn't let my superior be the first to put a number on the table, which sets the bargaining in favor of that number.
When you anchor your negotiation, you should also ask for more than you want (but within the ranger of reason) so that you'll have room to make concessions.
Studies have shown that people's satisfaction with negotiation outcomes are based more on the number of concessions the other party made than upon the benefits achieved.
The person who makes the first offer anchors the bargaining range, which will influence her bargaining partner throughout the negotiation. The research on this is vast and unbroken. The more uncertain the value at stake, the greater the first number influences one's negotiation partner. If you allow the other party to influence the bargaining range, you will be at their mercy unless you re-anchor, which is difficult to do. Even when the parties expand the pie, the pie still needs to be divided.
The prepared negotiator opens high, makes small concessions, demands reciprocity, maintains high aspirations throughout the bargaining session, trades items of low cost to her and high value to her negotiation partner, seeks to ascertain and satisfy the interests driving her bargaining partner's positions and either closes the deal or sets a date to come back for further negotiations.
I don't understand the comment that by opening high and opening first (as recommended by all the top notch business schools in the country, the Program on Negotiation at Harvard and the world famous Straus Institute) you could possibly be "negotiating against yourself."
If you feel as if you're negotiating against yourself, then you've failed to label your own concessions and demand reciprocity or something else has gone seriously wrong with your strategy or tactics and you might want to pause, consult your mentors and come back for a second shot at the conversation.
Actually, you don't want to make the first offer unless the bargaining range is clear and definite. With a raise, it's uncertain and, considering intangibles, broad. If you make the first offer in such a case, you will end up negotiating against yourself in most cases. The studies about concessions may well be true, but besides the point, because people do not know about other ways that can get them to be even more satisfied. Effective negotiations are about meeting goals and expanding the pie, not getting or giving concessions.


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The Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design in Kennebunkport, Maine, has announced that Eric Goetz, president of Goetz Custom Sailboats, and Will Keene, president and CEO of Edson International, will co-chair efforts to raise money for the Olin J Stephens II Chair in Yacht Design. Established in 1994, the Stephens Chair was created in an attempt to expand the school's design programme and to provide a new faculty position.
According to a press release, Goetz and Keene will contact some of the industry's most successful firms (particularly those that have benefited from the employment of Landing School alumni) to see if they would make a donation to the school. Both Goetz and Keene have served as advisors and supporters of the Landing School for many years and recognise the high standard of education that the school embodies.
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Tonawanda News — After months of waiting, the City of Tonawanda School District has received necessary feedback from the State Department of Education on architectural drawings related to the district's upcoming capital improvement project.
After viewing the materials, the body also made recommendations.
The long holdup was expected, so the project remains on schedule, according to Brian Brady, of Wendel, the architectural firm working on the project.
Wendel representatives will now respond to the state's requests with a formal addendum, before the state will then review that document and respond with a permit for the project.
The state's response and permit doesn't deal with the funding of the project, which was approved in the public vote last spring.
"We expect to have a permit by the first week in January," Brady said.
A request for bids for construction of the project will then go out and will likely be due back by the end of January.
"We will time the receipt of those bids to align with your meetings," Brady said. "We will then review the low bidder's qualifications and make our recommendation to the board."
A contractor must be approved before work can begin in the spring.
The field and track are scheduled to be complete sometime in mid-August and the music wing, a more complicated structure, is slated for September or October.
At a board meeting last month, project director Peter Buckley, of Pike Co., said the final budget estimate came in about $129,000 over the original figure of $11.9 million.
But after it goes out to bid, Buckley believes that the project will come in about 10 percent below that estimate.
Buckley also told the board at Tuesday's regular meeting that a final walkthrough and approval of the new roof at Mullen Elementary has been complete.
The district received documentation of the roof's 20-year warranty Tuesday.
However, work to improve the gym's acoustics still must be complete at the school, and the board is considering use of sound panels that would attach to the wall and would likely cost about $8,000.
"As soon as we get the OK to spend more, we will do that work," Director of Facilities Paul Maziarz said.
Also at Tuesday's meeting, Middle and High School Principal Dr. James Newton presented the board with a new add/drop course policy to take effect in the fall of 2013.
Students won't be able to drop a course in the first two weeks of school, but will be able to in the third and fourth weeks. After that, dropping out of a course will only be permitted if the teacher requests it.
Students must also take at least 61/2 credits, unless they are seniors with enough credits to graduate or are enrolled in Advanced Placement classes — and then they may take 51/2 credits.
Newton also told the board that about 7 percent of students at the school have 10 or more absences, with a few students missing 40 to 50 days of school just 75 days into the year.
The current senior class' drop out rate is about 3.5 percent, according to Newton— with 5 students of the current graduating class no longer enrolled.
He informed the board about the district's current efforts to curb attendance and dropout issues, including home visits, family phone calls and teacher intervention.
"It works for a small percentage," Newton said. "But not enough. We have a good attendance rate, but we'd like it to be higher."Contact reporter Jessica Bagley at 693-1000 ext.


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Current zoning board member Filipe Pedroso was unanimously chosen by the township council Tuesday to fill the position vacated by Mayor Dan Hayes.
Pedroso and residents Aaron Kurdyla and Beth Powers were chosen among six to fill the spot on the council—and the remaining council members chose the final person.
"I am excited to have the opportunity to serve Bridgewater residents," Pedroso said. "I have been active in township activities for a long time, and I am eager to work with the council and Mayor Hayes."
"I love this town, and I've been here since I was 7 years old," he added.
Council president Allen Kurdyla recused himself from the vote because candidate Aaron Kurdyla is his son.
The remaining three council members said they were pleased with the caliber of the candidates they were considering.
"We have three outstanding candidates, and I think the Republican committee did a great job of selecting," said councilman Matthew Moench. "Any one of the three would be great."
"I echo those sentiments, and I know how difficult it is to put yourself out there in this way because I did it," added councilwoman Christine Henderson Rose.
Rose was in a similar position when she filled a council seat vacated by current Somerset County Freeholder Patrick Scaglione in 2010.
With his new position, Pedroso—who will be sworn in to the council at the start of Thursday's township council meeting at 6:30 p.m.—said he will resign from his post on the zoning board. But, he said, he hopes he can bring the knowledge from that board to his new position.
"I can bring my experience on the zoning board to the township," he said. "We focus on quality of life issues, and there is no better way to protect that than with proper planning and zoning ordinances."
"And I am self-employed, so I have dealt with budget issues," he added.
Pedroso graduated with a bachelor of science in biochemistry from Rutgers University in 1992, and from Seton Hall Unversity School of Law in 1996. He is currently the owner of his own law practice.
In addition, Pedroso is a volunteer for the , and has served on the open space committee as well as with the Somerset County Young Republicans.
Pedroso said he has tried to be part of the council before, and was one of the three candidates selected by the Republican Committee when Rose was initially chosen.
"But I always wanted to be on council," he said.
And, Pedroso said, he is even looking forward to the November elections, when he can run for the first time for a year-long term.
"I have helped in other elections, from planning to door-to-door and signs, so I am familiar with the campaign process," he said. "I love talking to people, and it's an exciting process."
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Thunder, lightning and heavy rain swooped through parts of Marion County Wednesday, leaving the soccer field at Fairview Middle School just a tad bit sloppy. The North Marion girls' performance, however, was anything but.
The Huskies were crisp and efficient en route to a 9-3 victory over South Harrison. Madison Haught led the way with a hat trick and Shelby King had two goals, as the Huskies won for the second time in as many days.
"I told her to tip her hat," King said of Haught's three-goal performance. "I was excited for her."
After McKenzy Fisher got things started in just the third minute for the Huskies, Madison Haught netted back to back goals.
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FORT MILL — By mid-August, the school district-owned building on Banks Street could be history.
On Tuesday Superintendent Chuck Epps recommended to the Fort Mill School Board demolishing the former school on Banks Street. The board is scheduled to vote on the matter at its June 18 meeting.
The Fort Mill School District has been in the process of moving all district programs and services out of the building and into the former district office on Elliott Street to save money on utilities. The cost savings to the district will be an estimated $225,000, officials have said.
Original plans were to sell the property with the building. However, officials recently determined the property will be more attractive to potential buyers if its vacant.
What were finding is that because the building is so old, the land is worth more alone than (with) the building, said Public Information Officer Kelly McKinney.
The building is old and has systems issues, school board Chairman Patrick White said. Operating costs are $250,000 a year, he said, not including maintenance costs, such as roof replacement.
Its outrageous, he said. No one is interested in that building. Its just too costly to run the building.
White said he feels confident the board will vote to accept bids for the demolition of the building at the June 18 meeting.
We just feel like if we do demolition, then youve got a piece of land youre marketing and anyone interested can make an appropriate bid, White said.
With the cost of demolition, its likely that the district will make little or just break even on the sale of this property, White added.
We wont make a lot of money, but we wont have to sit there with an empty building either, White said. We dont think thats what the community wants, a vacant, deteriorating building. Its hazardous and bad for property values.
After approval of a bid, demolition would take between 60 and 90 days. The cost for demolition is estimated at $400,000.
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Manchester pizza delivery man assaulted, robbed
MANCHESTER - A 65-year-old man was punched in the face and robbed Thursday night when he tried to deliver a pizza to a Lake Avenue address.
It turned out the apartment was vacant but a robber was there to grab the food and the delivery man's wallet, according to police.
The man was bleeding from a cut to his face when officers arrived at Santoro's Pizza, 400 Union St., after they were called about the 10 p.m. robbery.
Someone placed an order for delivery to 270 Lake Ave., first floor. When the delivery man arrived at the address and knocked on the door, a man opened it and immediately punched him in the face, knocking him to the ground.
The robber, described only as a young black male, took the food and the man's wallet and then went back inside.
Police checked the Lake Avenue apartment which turned out to be vacant. The robber was no where to be found.
Anyone with information about he robbery is asked to call police at 668-8711. Anonymous tips for cash rewards may be made through Manchester Crimeline at 624-4040 or online at manchestercrimeline.org .
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SELINSGROVE — One of the Valley's older rivalries takes on a more serious tone Friday night when Milton visits Selinsgrove for its Homecoming in what is a critical game in terms of the District 4 Class AAA points race.
The Black Panthers come into this Heartland Athletic Conference Division I contest as the D4 AAA points leader, by 50 points over the Seals.
"This (game) is very important," Milton coach George Goodwin said. "It doesn't get much bigger than this, other than a district championship game, which we participated in with Selinsgrove last year."
"It's a huge game. Our kids know that and our coaching staff knows that."
The Seals (3-3, 2-1 HAC-I) are certainly glad to get back home and play a league game after back-to-back lopsided losses to state powers Berwick (AAA) and Southern Columbia (A).
Selinsgrove coach Dave Hess said, "The recovery from (the) Southern (game) is not difficult. That game showed our kids that we have to work hard and we've got to be better."
Like Goodwin, Hess said this is one of the area's biggest games this week and the Seals face a good team with a lot of veterans, including a fourth-year quarterback in Brady Chappell.
"They have nice athletes in the backfield, not just at running back, and they throw the ball well," he said. "We've gotta hand it to George, he is a great coach with a nice staff and they have really gotten that program where it used to be years ago. We see this as a huge challenge," he added.
As Hess has said he wants to play teams like Berwick and Southern to get a gauge on his own team, so Goodwin said that is why he is glad the Black Panthers (4-2, 1-2) play the Seals every year.
"We want to play teams like Selinsgrove to gauge where we are in our program, It is a huge game and a fun game and we are looking forward to the challenge," Goodwin said.
One of those challenges, he said, is facing the Seals' 3-5 defense. "They move around a lot defensively and they've got quality athletes on both sides of he ball. Our main concern is that defense — staying on track and being able to do the things we've been doing to this point, run the ball and set up our passing game."
Goodwin said the Seals always try to take something away. "I hope they don't take away our run game completely. We hope we can get (halfbacks) Jayson (English), Jovan (Garrison) and (fullback) Josh Brown going at some point in the game."
Hess, who said that, with just one HAC-I loss, the Seals still have their eyes on their No. 1 goal coming into every season, the division title, added that he is most concerned with stopping Milton's dangerous offense.
"They can run the ball well but they are also good with their play-action passes and that's scary.
We have to be careful not to give up the big play because we can lose the game in a hurry if we give up the big play.
He said the game is pivotal to the Seals' playoff picture and the defense has to play well because "we saw Saturday night they can score points in a hurry when they want to. It was impressive how quickly they put points up."
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Seals, Panthers have plenty on line
SELINSGROVE — One of the Valley's older rivalries takes on a more serious tone Friday night when Milton visits Selinsgrove for its Homecoming in what is a critical game in terms of the District 4 Class AAA points race.
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Team W L PF PA Danville (10-3)* 5 1 352 184 Mifflinburg (5-6) 4 2 226 253 Selinsgrove (6-6) 4 2 261 261 Shikellamy (5-6) 4 2 244 221 Milton (5-6) 2 4 344 332 Jersey Shore (6-7) 2 4 260 313 Shamokin (0-10) 0 6 81 367
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7:00am Friday 14th December 2012 in News By Laura Proto, Senior Reporter
People are being urged by police to report any sightings of a man who is wanted on suspicion of burglary at a pawn brokers in Ashford.
Anthony Rodwell, 23, whose last known address was in Maidenhead, is wanted by police following a burglary at the Cash and Cheque Express store in Church Road, Ashford, on Friday, November 23.
He is described as white, about 6ft, thin, with short blond hair and blue eyes.
Mr Rodwell is known to frequent north Surrey, south-west London and east Berkshire.
Officers are also continuing their appeals for sightings of two other men who are wanted on suspicion of burglary offences in north Surrey.
Jamie Duggan, 22, is being sought by police in connection with a car key burglary at a property in Staines last month and David Stanley, 50, is wanted for alleged burglaries in Egham and Virginia Water.
Anyone who believes they have seen any of these men is urged to called Surrey Police immediately on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


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Theories on why attractive women date "scrubs"Posted: April 30, 2008
How often is it that you see an attractive woman with a guy who would generally be deemed as ugly or "scrubbish" by the general public? If you're in college, or even at the mall, odds are you see it a lot. Ever wonder how a guy like that could pull a woman like her, or why a woman like her would be with a guy like him? You have to wonder what mindset she was in when she started dating him, and HOW the guy managed to snag a woman like that.
There are a few theories as to why a woman chooses someone who would seem to be "not her type" than a guy she would or could normally date. One theory could be the whole personality thing. The guy may be nice, listen to what she has to say, etc. But then the question arises: how exactly did a conversation between the two start out to where she found out about his personality? Maybe (and this is usually the case, as I've seen) the guy approached her and started talking, and out of respect (or entertainment) the woman started listening.
Another theory is the whole "friends-that-became-lovers" scenario. This is more common because these days many women have more guy friends than girl friends, and after a while a spark between two friends occurs. There may not have been an initial physical attraction at first, and in this case personality almost always exceeds looks.
The biggest theory, and the one that's most likely to be true (I apologize in advance), is power. In a relationship between an attractive woman and a scrubby guy, the woman has the power in the relationship. She knows that she could probably get a more attractive guy, but at the same time he could probably pull as many women as she can guys. To prevent getting cheated on, a woman will date a guy who can't pull a lot (if any) women, and therefore he'll be loyal to her. Not only that, but he'll be dependent on her and maybe even gain some pride. This in turn gives the woman power over him and the ability to turn him into whatever kind of man she wants him to be. It also gives her the freedom to see him whenever she wants, and even cheat without him knowing it.
In some ways, it's not fair for the scrub. I know of women who've cheated on their boyfriends simply because they can, or because they're bored in their relationship. In most cases, if an attractive woman is dating and attractive guy, she won't cheat on him, and vise versa. It makes me wonder: why would you date someone you're not really physically attracted to? Or why would you continue to date someone who you're either bored with or not/no longer attracted to (why not just break up)?
People can argue, "It's not all about looks" and so forth, but most if not all of the time, men and women approach, talk to, and date people they find attractive. You get to know them on a deeper level after that initial physical attraction, and that's how relationships start and grow. It's not being superficial or conceited; it's simply having limits, standards, and needs. That's why we all dress to impress at bars, clubs, and other social places: in order to show ourselves off and attract the opposite sex.
In reality, we all want someone we feel some type of strong connection with. In a lot of our hierarchies (ranked attributes we look for in the opposite sex, like looks, personality, intelligence, etc.) looks are at the top of the list, followed by whatever. It's not a bad thing to find someone you're physically attracted to first, and then get to know them. It's probably best for both parties to start with that in mind for the benefit of the potential relationship, because as long as you're physically attracted to each other it helps ensure a longer relationship, unless of course the woman's a bitch and the guy's an asshole.
Movie Review: Cloverfield (potential spoilers)Posted: January 17, 2008
Just got back from a midnight showing of the hyped "Cloverfield" movie by J.J. Abrams, the guy who created "Alias" and "Lost".
If you don't know the plot here it is: a monster attacks NYC. That's it. It's told from the perspective of a guy with a digital camera, so it's a first person POV, which makes the film more real and engaging. In terms of the actual characters, while you're watching it, you can tell that there's not really a script. I mean I'm sure they were given guidelines on how to react and feel and "say what you would if you were really in this situation" kind of thing.
I can say that the special effects are some of the best I've ever seen, especially with the way the film was shot. It makes me wonder how exactly they did it, because when the attacks are going on the camera's shaky (because the character's running from it, obviously), but still you can sense and see the action. From the whole Statue of Liberty's head flying in the middle of Manhattan to the explosions and the sound effects, the movie's definitely engaging.
Now for the monster(s): yes, there are multiple monsters. If you can't tell from the trailer, or even the movie poster, it seems like they come from the water, and there are big ones (as you should know), and smaller ones (which you can determine from one of the trailers). And in terms of what they look like, I'll give you a hint. SPOILER BELOW
play Resistance: Fall of Man on PS3 to get a good idea on what the monsters look like END OF SPOILER
All in all, Cloverfield is a good movie. It's a monster movie, and it's not one of those movies that in the end becomes something else entirely, for it remains pretty consistent in the end. I guess the only REAL downside is that it doesn't show as much of the action as it could've (probably from the POV), and I guess if you want to know EVERYTHING about the monster and where it comes from, you may be disappointed, but either way it's still entertaining.
Story: Monster attacks city. That's it-----9
Effects: Explosions, monsters, buildings getting blown up and falling down-----10
Characters: The movie makes you care what happens to them and they're believable-----9
Experience: Blair Witch Project meets Godzilla in NYC-----10
Overall Rating: 8/10 (not an average)
The best survival-horror series is...???Posted: July 16, 2007
in my opinion: Silent Hill.
But out of the "Big 3," those being Fatal Frame, Silent Hill, and Resident Evil (I'm not counting Siren or Alone In The Dark), which one would you consider the best?
Fatal Frame: This is a game that has you in a haunted house or haunted village (Fatal Frame 2 and 3 take place in a village I believe) where you're solving puzzles and exploring while being attacked by ghosts. To defeat these ghosts you use a magical camera that can be upgraded and use special types of film (think of it like a gun that you can add stuff to, and more powerful ammo you can use). Anyone who has ever played any of these games know that they are scary as hell. Ghosts come out of no where, and sometimes there are more than one at the same time and you don't have enough film or your camera's not powerful enought to defeat them, etc. I remember the first time I played Fatal Frame, I was afraid to walk around my house alone at night for a long time. But while the whole kill-ghosts-with-a-camera thing might turn people off, it's a fun, unique, and scary experience that everyone should have. It's hard to say which one is the best in the series, because they're each unique in their own way: the first Fatal Frame had you in a big house, the second had you in a village, and the third had a bunch of different characters you played with. But if i had to choose, I'd say the first one because of the whole introduction to the Fatal Frame world.
Silent Hill: The Silent Hill series is probably the first game that truly fucked with your mind (especially Silent Hill 2). Silent Hill is more of a psychological horror game than anything else, with an emphasis more on the psyche than action. It's creepy as hell to walk around in an abandoned town covered in blankets of fog, then hear something in the distance moan and scratch. And when you finally do see the source of the noises, you wonder how something can "look" the way it does and where it came from. What Silent Hill does is constantly makes you "think" that there's something around the corner or behind the door, when your radio (which acts as a "monster radar") says there's nothing to worry about. And when you're walking around in the alternate world, blood and rust covers everything, there are gurneys in the hallways with filled body bags in them, and there are dead bodies everywhere. It's fun to explore the town and learn more about its history, even if monsters get in the way. But every trip to Silent Hill you learn something new. In my opinion, Silent Hill 2 is the best of the series. You had a normal guy in an abnormal situation (he receives a letter from his dead wife, telling him to come to Silent Hill), the monsters looked freaky as hell, and of course, there was the introduction of Pyramid Head/The Red Pyramid.
Resident Evil: When compared with Fatal Frame and Silent Hill, Resident Evil is its own category. Because you're a soldier equipped with all of this weaponry (while in Fatal Frame and Silent Hill you're just a normal person), Resident Evil is more of an action-horror game than survival-horror. Action is the focal point of the Resident Evil games, even if they do have zombies and other types of monsters. In the Resident Evil series you solve puzzles every once in a while, but most of the time you're blasting through enemies. There is an occassional scare or two, but it's something you're prepared for because you have or gun already aimed. The best Resident Evil in the series is, in my opinion, Resident Evil 4. For one, there weren't any undead zombies, and two, the control scheme/over-the-shoulder view helped to give a better experience and of course better play. This goes without saying, but Resident Evil 5 looks like it's gonna be sweet.
Okay now it's time for everyone's opinion. I could put a poll in, but I'd rather read comments. Plus, I can't seem to get my polls posted. So comment away and tell me what you think.
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- Movie Review: Cloverfield (potential spoilers)
- The best survival-horror series is...???
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- Silent Hill: The Movie (a review)
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August 22, 2013 | Vol. 39, No. 34
Rachel Coblentz / Petersburg Pilot
Felix Villarma won the first place certificate this year from the Boone and Crockett 28th North American Big Game Awards Program for the Sitka Black-tailed antlers from the buck he shot in 1968.
It was during a typical cold Southeast Alaskan November day in 1968 when Felix Villarma tied his 20-foot wooden scow onto a Kadin Island beach. He was in a draw and nearing the top of a mountain, sneaking through the foliage and the rain, when he saw a doe about 100 yards away.
"I watched her watch me, then all of the sudden this big buck walked right next to her and looked down the mountain at me," Villarma said. "I put my 270 to my shoulder and had it in my crosshairs, aimed for the neck and pulled the trigger."
Villarma said the Sitka Black-tailed deer was bigger than he even imagined as he field dressed the animal on the mountainside. It took him more than three hours to get the deer back to his scow.
"I took my time getting back to Wrangell," Villarma said.
When he got back, the Department of Fish and Game weighed the buck. Villarma entered it into the Wrangell Derby and placed second. His buck weighed 170.5 pounds—a half a pound lighter than the deer that took the Derby's first place award. According to AF&G, the average weight of a Sitka Black-tailed male is 120 pounds.
Villarma's buck also holds the number one rank of Alaskan Big game in 1971. And since then Villarma said the buck's antlers have been hanging on his bedroom wall.
"Our extra bedroom wall," Verda Villarma, Felix's wife, corrected.
That is until his nephew, Justin Davies, convinced him to enter the antlers into this year's Boone and Crockett 28th North American Big Game Awards Program. And to Villarma's delight it took first place.
The antlers scored 125 5/8 points—a scoring system used by Boone and Crockett that takes multiple measurements of an animal's antlers and compiles them into a final score. Very few Black-tailed antlers score over 110 points based on that system.
Theodore Roosevelt and George Bird Grinnell founded the Boone and Crockett Club in 1887. It's the nation's oldest conservation group and initiated the creation of national parks such as Denali, Glacier, Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon.
Villarma was 36 years old when he shot the buck on Kadin Island. He's now 81.
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A gift certificate granted Karen Lafitte her first spa massage, a "wonderful" experience that she otherwise considered beyond her monetary means.
That was before Lafitte was stricken in 2002 with Parsonage-Turner syndrome, a rare nervous-system condition that crippled muscles in her neck and shoulders. Building on three years of intense physical rehabilitation, her therapist recommended acupuncture and massage.
An ancient healing art that uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body�s curative abilities. When these points are pressed, they release muscular tension and promote circulation of blood and the body�s life force (sometimes known as qi or chi) to aid healing. Acupressure can be effective in helping relieve headaches, eye strain, sinus problems, neck pain, backaches, arthritis, muscle aches, tension due to stress, ulcer pain, menstrual cramps and backaches.
Various forms of touch therapies that may use manipulation, movement and/or repatterning to affect structural changes to the body.
Craniosacral therapy
A gentle, noninvasive method of enhancing the craniosacral system, which consists of the membranes and fluid that surround the brain and spinal cord, extending from the bones of the skull, face and mouth to the sacrum or tailbone. It is used to address a wide array of conditions, including chronic pain, eye difficulties, scoliosis, motor-coordination impairments, learning disabilities and other dysfunctions of the central nervous system. The practitioner uses a light touch to assist the natural movement of fluid within the craniosacral system — generally only five grams of pressure, roughly the weight of a nickel.
Deep-tissue massage
Techniques used to affect the sublayer of musculature and fascia. These techniques require advanced training and a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology. The muscles must be relaxed in order to effectively perform deep-tissue massage. Otherwise, tight surface muscles prevent the practitioner from reaching deeper musculature. It helps with chronic muscular pain and injury rehabilitation and reduces inflammation-related pain caused by arthritis and tendinitis.
Massage or massage therapy
Systems of structured palpation or movement of the soft tissue of the body that includes techniques such as, stroking, kneading, gliding, percussion, friction, vibration, compression, passive or active stretching within the normal anatomical range of movement; effleurage (either firm or light soothing, stroking movement, without dragging the skin, using either padded parts of fingertips or palms); petrissage (lifting or picking up muscles and rolling the folds of skin); or tapotement (striking with the side of the hand, usually with partly flexed fingers, rhythmic movements with fingers or short rapid movements of sides of the hand). The purpose of massage is to enhance general health and well-being.
Based on an ancient Chinese therapy involving manipulation of specific reflex areas in the foot, hands and ears that correspond to other parts of the body. Sometimes referred to as zone therapy, relexology involves application of pressure to points that stimulate organs and relieve areas of congestion. Similar to acupressure principles, reflexology works with the body's energy flow to stimulate self-healing and maintain balance in physical function. This technique is used to reduce pain, increase relaxation and stimulate circulation of blood and lymphatic fluids.
Swedish massage
One of the most commonly taught and well-known massage techniques, a vigorous system of treatment designed to energize the body by stimulating circulation. Five basic strokes, all flowing toward the heart, are used to manipulate the soft tissues of the body. The disrobed client is covered by a sheet, with only the area being worked on exposed. Oil is used to reduce friction on the skin. The many benefits of Swedish massage include relaxation, dissolution of scar tissue adhesions and improved circulation, which may speed healing and reduce swelling from injury.
Source: Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals
"It keeps me stretched out," Lafitte says. "When I leave, I'm like Gumby-legs. I think it works out a lot of toxic stuff."
Although massage therapist Lori Katzen charges $135 for a two-hour session that combines acupressure and deep-tissue techniques, working the expense into her budget is now a priority, Lafitte says. After benefiting from weekly treatments, the 52-year-old Medford resident gradually decreased visits with Katzen to monthly maintenance massages.
"This healing process has made it very apparent to me how important it is to take care of oneself," she says.
Lafitte is among the nearly 40 percent of American adults who have visited a massage therapist at some point in their lives, according to 2006 statistics released by Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. With as many as 250 known types of massage and bodywork, the industry sees new modalities emerge every year. But the most important trend of the past two decades, massage professionals say, is steadily mounting awareness of massage as a legitimate form of health care.
"I think there's a profound shift in how people are thinking about health and healing ... People are really starting to look outside the box," says Janie Chandler, a massage therapist and instructor at Ashland Massage Institute (AIM).
In response to a growing population of massage clients who have injuries and chronic pain, Genna Southworth introduced a more clinical approach in AIM's curriculum when she and husband David Frederickson purchased the 20-year-old school five years ago. However, one-third of all hands-on classes at AIM stem from Eastern philosophy and "energetic" philosophies, including the workings of meridians and chakras.
"It's kind of like the 'woo-woo' meets the West," Southworth says. "A clinical approach doesn't fit all practitioners, and it doesn't fit all clients."
Neither a pediatrician nor a homeopathic practitioner could help Ella Lovett who, at almost 2 years of age, was unable to sleep like an
active toddler should and woke up every couple of hours.
"Nobody really gave me an explanation," says Ella's mother, 32-year-old Kalle Lovett, of Ashland.
A friend suggested mother and daughter visit Ashland craniosacral therapist Judith Sanford, as a last-ditch effort to improve the family's exhausting nighttime routine.
"I had very low expectations," Lovett says, adding that Sanford told her she didn't know whether she'd be able to help. But as soon as Sanford put her hands on Ella, the girl "melted," her mother says.
Treating the body's craniosacral system, which consists of membranes and fluid that surround the brain and spinal cord, Sanford says she uses a very light touch and the body's own "craniosacral rhythms" to open circulation and help muscles to relax. The nontraditional technique that developed out of osteopathy has been practiced since the early 1900s, Sanford says. Massage therapists, she adds, have been using it since the 1980s.
"It's a physiological system," Sanford says. "It's not a new-age, 'woo-woo' kind of thing."
While admitting that craniosacral therapy can be difficult to explain, Sanford says it can address latent symptoms that may not show up for 20 years following an injury. And it can be particularly helpful for children, she adds.
"This can often be the missing piece," Sanford says, referring to people who have undergone other bodywork without the desired results.
In Ella's case, Sanford guessed her birth had been difficult and that Lovett had delivered by Caesarean section. During four consecutive months of biweekly appointments with Sanford, Ella progressively slept better until the first week of June when she started sleeping through the night, Lovett says.
"Judith was able to connect with her on some level and just really healed her," Lovett says. "It wasn't a prescription or a remedy; it was just a healing touch that she needed."
Whether it's just a few grams of pressure or the intense penetration of deep-tissue massage, many local practitioners say they integrate several techniques in a single session.
And numerous massage disciplines overlap, says Chandler, who started her career more than two decades ago at a chronic pain clinic practicing neuromuscular therapy. After moving to Ashland, she incorporated more "energy medicine" — akin to acupuncture.
"I believe that all massage therapists are doing energy work whether they know it or not," Chandler says.
Connie Shields focused her Medford business exclusively on energy work for 10 years but became licensed in massage therapy three years ago to appeal to a wider range of clients.
"The massage is much more popular ... and people understand it," Shields says.
When she launched her new practice last year, Shields realized a lot of potential clients neither had health insurance nor incomes that would accommodate regular massage therapy. Dubbing her endeavor Affordable Massage, Shields set her base price at $50 for an hour but also considers trading services, like the deal she struck with a male client who washed her windows.
"If you have absolutely no money, but you are serious about your health, come see me," she says.
Improving posture, digestion, flexibility, mobility, as well as alleviating a host of aches and pains, monthly massage should be part of everyone's wellness program, Shields says. Reducing stress, she adds, is among the most valuable benefits of massage.
"Why wouldn't you want to feel better?" she asks
Trends show that plenty of people do, Southworth says. Just as the number of licensed massage therapists in the Rogue Valley has rapidly increased over the past two decades — a number some say has doubled — Oregon's projected need for therapists is among the state's highest for health- care practitioners, Southworth says.
"There are very few places in our culture, our lives, where we give ourselves permission ... just to be," Southworth says of experiencing massage.
"Most people are really hungry for that."


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Does your organization want to host a big picnic with a beer keg at a scenic park? Or would you like to host your company's wine and cheese mixer in a large space, conveniently off Parkway Exit 116? Holmdel might soon be an option.
Local legislation introduced June 7 could ease restrictions against alcohol, making park rentals more attractive for people looking for a place to host a special event or celebration. Presently, alcohol is permitted with township permission at Holmdel's Bayonet Farm, which is becoming more and more popular for weddings.
The applicant would have to apply three weeks in advance, leave a $500 security deposit and submit certificate of Insurance showing at least $1 million coverage and naming Holmdel as an additional insured. The certificate must also include evidence of liquor liability. Also, the applicant must file a hold harmless agreement. Forms are available from the Township Clerk's office.
The $500 fee can be waived by the Township Committee in some cases.
A public hearing on the proposal will be held on June 21 at 7 p.m.


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Updated Nov 26, 2012 - 11:58 am
Arizona Cardinals to stick with Ryan Lindley at quarterback
Two of the interceptions were returned for touchdowns, and while there were some positive moments, Lindley very much showed he is a work-in-progress as far as being ready to lead an NFL team.
However, Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said Monday if Kevin Kolb is unable to return from his injury Sunday, the former San Diego State signal caller will once again get the nod.
"We stay with Ryan," the coach said. "Let's start the thing off by saying you can't have those interceptions, but in the first half I thought that he did a really nice job.
"He moved in the pocket, was decisive, managed it, made some good throws."
Whisenhunt pointed to the team's three scoring drives in the first 30 minutes of football, which saw the Cardinals take a 17-14 lead into the intermission.
"I felt that we did a lot of good things," he said.
Things went south in the second half, though, as the Rams dialed up the pressure and made Lindley try to beat them with his arm.
That he couldn't Sunday is understandable, and the coach said no one was more upset about the mistakes than the quarterback himself.
"One of the things that you have to learn about a quarterback is that when you get into those heat of the moment type things how you've got to respond," Whisenhunt said.
The mistakes, the coach added, are just part of the growing pains, and it is important to see what Lindley does in a real game compared to just working in practice.
"You understand with a young player," he said. "Look, we've got a lot of young players that are playing. They make mistakes.
"Sometimes they're not magnified like they are with the quarterback because he's got the ball, and that's what he's got to understand."
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More Good News for the Un-Recession
Wall Street continues to heal.
While Washington continues to debate the best ways to fix Wall Street, Wall Street is already healing itself. This from Jim Glassman at JPMorgan Chase:
Financial markets are reopening for new business.... A key factor in this improving sentiment...is the recognition by banks of losses. Announcements of bank writedowns are heading to page two. Since last summer, the international banking community now has marked asset values down almost $350 billion. And it has raised more than $260 billion of new capital. Even if the most pessimistic assertions were right, that aggregate credit losses suffered by all investors could be up to $1 trillion and those at leveraged companies about $400 billion, this is real progress.... This cautious optimism is supported by at least two other considerations. First, many market critics believe that banks have been forced to overdo the writedowns, because of the mark-to-market rules that look to market indexes for guidance on how to value assets.... If they are right, some writedowns already recognized will turn into markups in the future. Second, further declines in house prices are not likely to lead to as many new foreclosures at the same intensity that was observed in the last couple of years, because the 12% decline in house prices to date seems already to have washed out many of the speculators.