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"Oh The Places You Will Go With Tony Batman" Column In November's Xcitement South Florida Magazine
In case you are not in the South Florida area and can not pick up your very own copy of the sexy mens magazine, Xcitement. We have the November 2012 "Oh The Places You Will Go With Tony Batman" column below along with the online issue of Xcitement South Florida, Read it Below…………….
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This months column takes us to three different cities, for three different events, and tells of a three time winner. We were lucky enough to host the StripperFest 11 exotic dance and pole contest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Miss Nude 2012 Pageant in Oklahoma, and the Nightmoves Adult Entertainment Awards in Tampa Florida.
We have hosted tons of StripperPaloozas and StripperFests with the Skindustry Productions company, but we have never seen one where one contestant dominated and won all three categories in one night. At the StripperFest 11, which was held at the On The Border Club in Milwaukee Wisconsin, the eventual winner of the Queen of the Stage contest, Hottest Stripper contest, and Queen of the Pole contest was the same person, and that sexy and talented person was none other than Christina Aguchi. There were several great performers in the list of 30 girls that competed but Aguchi took all three of the top prizes and trophies in the event that gave away a total of $7000.00 in cash prizes.
The very next week we were off to Oklahoma to host the Miss Nude 2012 Pageant at the Wild J's Gentlemens Club in Canute, Oklahoma. Yes We said Canute Oklahoma, crazy right? Well were were pleasantly surprised at how much fun you can have in Oklahoma, or it might just have been the Wild J's club because it was an awesome week. The girls were friendly and the owners were the most hospitable owners we have ever met. The contestants for this Feature Dance Pageant were all awesome, some of the shows we seen over the weekend were true Vegas style sexy entertainment. We also hosted the world famous Screaming O Stage show at the Wild J's Oklahoma and after the scores were added and the shows were all complete the beautiful Candy Reign and Kimberly Johnson both won their respective categories with Newcomer Candy Reign taking the top overall prize.
We then headed to Tampa Florida to co host the 20th Annual Nightmoves Adult Entertainment Awards & Caravan of Stars Week. This was our 11th or 12th year doing these awards we can not really remember what year it was we started but they have all been a lot of fun. So many great porn stars came to the show but one really stood out and that was newcomer Bonnie Rotten who was the life of the party every night at every place we went around the Tampa Bay area, she is very different and we mean that in a good way. during the Awards show at the Dallas Bull Club we co hosted with our friend and the living legend Ron Jeremy and we also had the beautiful Girlfriends Films contract star Prinzzess Felicity Jade who did a remarkable job with us on the stage since her normal demeanor is quiet as a mouse. She surprised us all and we have a great night. They gave out many awards throughout the night but thwords the end of the show Tracy Allen the co owner of Nightmoves called us to the stage, and to our surprise awarded us with the Hall of Fame Award along with our friend Vicky Vette. It was a complete honor to be inducted into the Hall of Fame with Vette and we thank everyone at Nightmoves for the great surprise.
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CHARLESTON (AP) - A contract worker for the state and the driver of a tractor-trailer rig died Monday in a crash that also injured a state trooper.
The crash early Monday morning shut down the northbound lanes of the interstate.
Dalya Qualls of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security said the contract worker was performing work for the Tennessee Department of Transportation in a construction zone at mile marker 34 near the Bradley-McMinn County line.
Qualls said the worker was out of the work truck when the big truck crashed into the back of it, driving the work truck forward into the rear of the THP cruiser.
Investigators said the trucker, Charles Morgan, of Rutledge, and the worker, Nicolas Feller, of Shandon, Ohio, were killed.
The trooper was taken to Athens Regional Medical Center with injuries that were not life-threatening.
The tractor-trailer was hauling chickens.
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Three More State Democrats Become RepublicansBy Jeffrey Hess | Published 28 Dec 2010 02:35pm |
Three more elected Mississippi Democrats have decided to switch parties and become Republicans. In all, 17 democrats have made the switch in the last two years. MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports that the changes won't really alter the direction of the state legislature.
Simpson County Superintendent of Education Joe Welch, State Representative Bobby Shows of Ellisville and State Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith of Brookhaven announced Tuesday they're switching parties.
"We are not going to have to bring out any smelling salts to bring anybody around because my voting record is extremely conservative," Hyde-Smith said.
Both state legislators say they have always voted as conservatives and that the switch makes sense. Senator Hyde-Smith says nothing about her will change.
"I'm an extreme conservative and I think my voting record really shows that," Hyde-Smith said.
The party switch does not come as a big shock to Representative Steven Holland, a democrat from Plantersville.
"Both of them have acted like Republicans for a long time. I hope they are at home in that party, I wish them well. They are both very credible human beings and more power to it," Holland said.
This change does not alter the balance of power in the state legislature.
University of Mississippi political scientist John Bruce says all this party switching does not represent a major political shift because both parties in Mississippi are quite similar.
"To use a football analogy, the ideological contest between Democrats and Republicans in Mississippi is between the 20 and the 30. We are not really playing on the whole field," Bruce said.
Bruce says this is part of a much longer trend toward the Republican Party that has been happening across the south since the 1960's.
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Last fall I was teaching a gender studies affiliated writing class at USC while I was visibly pregnant. We had a class discussion on the need for maternity leave and childcare and one of my students, a guy, said, "It's not that I don't think this is important, but why is it more important than say the economy or health care or any other issue?" On the spot, I said, "Easy for you to say. It gets pretty important when you're pregnant." Some day he'll probably have a wife and his family will have to deal with choosing between living precariously on one income (and her taking time out from her career) or putting his children in prohibitively expensive day care. But how do we get him and his female counterparts to care about mom issues before they are confronted with them? Furthermore, how do we get women and men who choose to not have children to care? And when people are confronted with these issues, how do we get them to connect it to feminism?
As a culture, we're obsessed with our own self-interest. Aronowitz is right on when she says of Americans that "your family is 'your business.'" Somehow liberty and independence trumped community and family in American culture and the result is hostile to mothers, fathers, children, families, seniors, or pretty much anyone other than well-off singles and childless couples. It's a tough sell to get an 18-year-old to care about family issues. It's a tough sell to get anybody other than moms and moms-to-be to care about family issues. Most adults even don't know that maternity leave is almost extinct in the United States. Over and over I've been asked how I'm enjoying my leave. I don't have leave. I simply wasn't asked to teach during the term that I was due to give birth. And I probably won't be asked back in the fall either, not that I could afford childcare anyway.
When I explained this to my students last fall most of them shrugged it off, chalked it up to my poor planning. And indeed, I did choose to start having kids at the relatively young (for a professional woman in the city) age of 29. I know, it's not really young at all in the grand scheme of things, but my husband and I are not "established." We live in a rented cottage in an iffy neighborhood. We didn't wait to have kids because my the time we make enough money to own a home and live decently on one income, I'll probably be too old. Actually, it will probably never happen. So now my husband and I are dealing with all the ways our culture shortchanges parents and we're doing it while living 400 miles away from our nearest family members.
I share Aronowitz's concern that mommy bloggers aren't flying the feminist flag, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. We need young feminists, old feminists, non-feminists and everyone to see that our culture is making motherhood a private struggle that is being medicalized, commericalized, and innovated past the point of meaning. Americans have become accustomed to thinking of motherhood as a trial, but with some activism and support, it could be a joy again.


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There was a banner over Beekman about giving breakfast a "wake-up call." That was the theme of last week in various locations in Sleepy Hollow from lighthouse to Manor.
Then on Saturday, the meat product company really took over one part of town with a sandwich-giveaway operation in the lot across from Village Hall, on the sidewalks, and even...the street.
Dressed in Jennie-O shirts, hats, and even umbrellas for the bit when it was raining, company workers handed out paper bags with egg, cheese and turkey-meat sandwiches to drivers passing by the end of Beekman.
"You made my day," said one grateful driver. Some kept driving past, windows rolled up, but most made the stop for the hefty sandwiches.
Others on foot approached the green-and-white trucks parked in the municipal lot for their complimentary bottle of water and hot sandwich. The company was initially going to give away 1,000 sandwiches to the citizens, but upped the amount to 2,500 from 9 a.m. until it was more of a brunch than a breakfast hour.
John, owner of was only somewhat okay with the event and the dent in his business, commenting, "it's one day."
The whiteboard sign in the window however conveyed a slightly different sentiment: "Hot (real) sandwiches inside."
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heard her piercing cry resound from deep below.
All alone, I fight against the current.
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Pickens County authorities say that a body pulled from a creek is that of a missing man who was swept away during flooding Tuesday night.
Pickens County Sheriff Rick Clark said that the body of a man, identified as 23-year-old Logan Dale Evans, of Central, was pulled from the creek off of Silver Creek Road in Central around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday night. Clark stated that the man's family had reported him missing Wednesday afternoon after he did not return home last night. Upon further investigation, it has been determined that Evans vehicle was swept into the creek after Silver Creek Road became flooded with between 4-to-10 feet of water in some areas.
Dive teams from the Pickens County Emergency Management Team, along with search and rescue workers, recovered the body about mile from where the vehicle went off the road. Pickens County Coroner Kandy Kelley stated that Evans was found on his families' nearby property.
An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday, Kelley said.
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A judge has ordered the unsealing of a petition in Rogers County requesting a grand jury investigation into county officials, including the local prosecutor.
Grady County District Judge Richard Van Dyck on Monday said the petition containing more than 7,000 signatures should be unsealed. Van Dyck says unsealing the petition is necessary "in the interest of justice and transparency."
The petition asks a grand jury to determine whether District Attorney Janice Steidley should be removed from office for alleged corruption and misconduct.
READ: Petition Delivered Requesting Grand Jury Investigation
Officials are still verifying whether the petition contains 4,487 valid signatures of registered voters. The Claremore Daily Progress reports a hearing is set for Oct. 18 on whether a grand jury should be convened.
Steidley has denied the allegations and says the petition drive is politically motivated.
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Hailing from Parallel Universe Number 9, I am my own personal shaman. Gazing skyward, startled by the stars, I've become hell-bent to clean old veins of the fatty scraps.
After 1100 lives on Earth I've come to tug at the lint of sleep thieves, to dance the new sacrifice in this, my body, a labyrinth.
Drumming the hangèd man's dance, I twist my limbs into a corporeal question.
I'll burn denial in the crucible of love. My whisper, one verb, rises like this slate-grey smoke, ascending spire-wise, filling the church of my own voice in answer.
I have the intention to find my lost will, to remember everything, and to align with Source light.
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Prefatory note: your negligent blogger has been battling a deep bout of depression over the past week that has made following Egyptian politics an unusually bitter experience. This has, it should be made clear, nothing to do with why the site hasn't been updated as of late and instead entirely to do with the disqualification of presidential candidate-cum-bearded-genius Hazem Salah Abu Ismail; or as I like to call him, the most entertaining reason to tune into Egyptian politics.
Personal business aside, so much has been written about Ismail that I would normally question featuring him as a topic for this blog. But for all the hoopla surrounding his late March surge to presidential superstardom, very little has actually been said about the magnitude and implications of what this man has just accomplished. In a relatively short period and with almost nothing in the way of formal support, Ismail essentially launched Egypt's Islamist-Obama 2008 campaign. Put more boldly, Ismail appears to have run the most dynamic and effective presidential campaign the country has ever seen, and there is quite a lot to be taken away from this feat.
At the outset, note that Ismail's campaign isn't something new so much as the recognition of his popularity is. This is to say that the recent "surprise" of his campaign's strength actually says more about the horrific state of Egyptian opinion polls than anything else. In other words, Ismail's campaign has been less of a spike than a snowball that finally reached a critical mass worth noticing.
The campaign is at first noteworthy because it did what every political junkie dreams of: it took a fringe candidate and made him a viable, mainstream-like contender. Like any great political underdog, Ismail initially did two simple things to get himself noticed: he said controversial things and plastered his face everywhere.
Much has been made of Ismail's bizarrely incessant postering, which over time became the stuff of viral internet parody, particularly a Facebook page dedicated to photoshopping Ismail's posters into wonderfully unexpected and hilarious places.
But the presence of the Facebook pages, articles and meta conversation growing out of the postering indeed show that it achieved the intended effect. Recognize that although Ismail was a political candidate in 2000 and 2005 – losing both times, and blaming regime corruption in each case – he never held political office. Nor did Ismail ever hold a very public position anywhere. He was a popular preacher, true, but at best, still relatively parochial compared to his competition. Unlike Aboul Fatouh, he had no storied break with the Brotherhood; unlike El-Shater and Morsi he had no Brotherhood backing; unlike Moussa, Shafiq, and Soleiman, he didn't have a priori household name recognition tied to previous posts, and unlike ElBaradei he had zero international recognition. In this way, he was mostly just a well spoken bearded contrarian, and before he could win voters over with his message he had to convince people he was someone they should pay attention to.
Thus, even before parliamentary election campaigning had gotten under way this past fall, Abu Ismail posters began popping up in cities across Egypt. In Mansoura, and in October, while the city's residents were mostly just wondering if the People's Assembly elections would indeed be kept to schedule, Ismail's campaign slogan was spray painted liberally on the city's main streets – though interestingly, his name was kept absent from the message, almost as if to suggest the admonition the paint carried was less political slogan than universal truth.
"By sharia we will live dignified." This was the earlier version of Ismail's campaign slogan, now simply "We will live dignified."
The slogan itself is one of Ismail's most notable accomplishments. Unlike any other presidential contender's slogans, one could drop this line into conversation and all speakers present would immediately know what and who it was a reference to. Does anyone even know Amr Moussa or Aboul Fatouh's campaign slogans, outside of perhaps their own supporters? Does anyone remember what ElBaradei's was?
Beyond the sheer stickiness of the phrase, the message itself is brilliant. That's because the many demands of the Egyptian people could probably be summarized as a restoration of dignity, a dignity that both alludes to a romantic past as well as to the oppressive actors that have prevented its achievement until present – whether the West, the previous regime, or most recently, the specter of an overbearing Brotherhood-ruled future. In this way, Ismail's phrase tapped into Egyptian angst the way "Change we can believe in" entranced cult-like Americans in 2008. And yes, that's where the Obama analogy ends.
In fact, the full meaning of Ismail's slogan is where most media misses the point of his campaign. Two weeks ago, for instance, the Economist referenced his platform with:
"Belly-dancers would be banished. Foreign tourists could still booze in bikinis, provided they were quarantined from Egyptians. The legal age of marriage would be lowered to puberty, as in the Prophet's time."
Not only is it unclear if Ismail would have the authority to do any of this (still no constitution), it's also just one small piece of a campaign platform that combines seemingly sensible ideas like localizing government to make it more responsive to citizen needs, with off-the-wall stuff like cultivating the Sahara and Sinai in order to become agriculturally self-sufficient in – and this is verbatim – two years time.
But the point here is that when read holistically and not through the cherry picking, "shit that will scare liberals" lens of made-for-cool-journalism stories, Ismail's campaign is less about a radical that wants to rebuild the Caliphate than a pissed off conservative who wants Egyptians to live on their own terms. We won't be repressed by an overbearing centralized government; we will grow our own food; we won't be dependent on the West; we will live in dignity; to hell with Israel. That's the thrust of the Ismail campaign, and that's why people love him.
But let's be clear: Ismail and many of his ideas are in fact Crazy. But he is less crazy in the way that's played up in the media and more crazy in the way every irrationally self-confident individual who believes he's the only one who can rule a sovereign nation is. That's the point.
And it's this irrational self confidence mode of craziness that has made his campaign both brilliantly entertaining to watch and also unbelievably effective at garnering supporters. Because at the end of the day, if you want to attract large numbers of autonomous individuals behind your cause you have to get them excited, and every other candidate by comparison has pretty much put their supporters to sleep.
Probably the most notable thing about Ismail's success is the lack of formal support it had. The Brotherhood competed directly against him and the Salafist Nour Party as well as other Salafist groups asked him to drop his campaign so as not to split Islamist votes. Liberals and regime sympathizers consider him the Antichrist. So how again to explain his frontrunner status by late March?
As Ahram noted back in February:
"Hazem Salah Abu Ismail doesn't have a centralised campaign, preferring instead to allow disparate volunteer groups to lobby for him. His campaign 'supervisor' is Hani Hafez, a 39-year-old automation engineer who left the Muslim Brotherhood three years ago."
This is a bit more speculative, but for a constituency that has likely grown tired of the controls placed on Muslim Brotherhood campaigns, Ismail seems to have capitalized on turning pure enthusiasm loose in whatever direction it may go. It's not clear to what extent local Hazemun (as Ismail supporters have come to be known) coordinate with any central entity, but given Ismail's lack of concern for the torrent of online content produced in his name, my guess is very little. As an aside, Ismail's face appears to be the most popular Facebook profile default in Egypt.
As another aside, the online content produced both celebrating and mocking Ismail has been fantastic, and at the least, I'm going to make you watch this video:
And that's pretty much it: a decentralized campaign with a powerful slogan to match a captivating speaker with hardline views. Several billion posters later, constant online chatter, liberal mocking – likely resulting in greater conservative solidarity with their victimized hero – and Hazem The Super Candidate Abu Ismail is born.
The magnitude of what this grassroots campaign actually accomplished was, I think, put perfectly by David Kirkpatrick in the New York Times when he commented on the U.S. government's embrace of the Muslim Brotherhood following their decision to run a presidential candidate. Kirkpatrick writes:
"And so, in a remarkable inversion, American policy makers who once feared a Brotherhood takeover now appear to see the group as an indispensable ally against Egypt's ultraconservatives, exemplified by Mr. Abu Ismail."
In other words, one irrationally confident bearded man, some guy named Hani Hafez, and an army of kids with too many posters forced the United States government to support Muslim Brotherhood domination after it had been spending billions of dollars to avoid just that fate 16 months earlier – more or less.
But that was the first week of April. Now of course the campaign appears finished, killed off by the same xenophobia that partially spurred it forward. The irony of the anti-American candidate being disqualified for being too close to America has inspired no shortage of commentary, and has rocketed Ismail's name beyond the Egyptsphere and into the realm of mainstream American news coverage and Daily Show segment. And unfortunately, Ismail's cultish supporters'attacks on Barack Obama's reelection page, though as funny as they were misguided, could do nothing to change the tragicomedy of their hero's fall.
If nothing else, the wake of Ismail's campaign throws into relief the failure of any other candidate to capture the imagination of the Egyptian electorate. It provides a decent lesson in the power of charisma over campaign funding, that conservatives can also hype campaigns via social networks, and that idealism and tapping into the Egyptian struggle counts for more than institutional support. The question now is what candidate has the political savvy to replicate the "We will live in dignity" mantra?
In the end, Egypt's most effective political campaign is reduced to what made it so fun to keep tabs on in the first place: the comedy it engendered.


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July 30, 2003Albany-- With a single shout, an Albany woman foiled a car-theft ring. On June 4th, Angela Davis heard a suspicious noise and came face to face with two men. What she did next saved the day.
Angela Davis says she's not a hero, "That night I was I don't know if I would do the same thing again."
After midnight June 4th, Angela stepped outside her Jefferson Street apartment, "I was sitting here smoking a cigarette and I heard a boom boom." Across the street, she saw sparks coming from the Bill Chamber's Car Lot on West Ogelthorpe. She instinctively yelled "STOP".
"When I said 'Stop' they froze, because I stood up when I said stop and I could see there heads moving and all the sudden they were focused on me."
Within seconds, she was on her cell phone, calling 911, "'Bill Chambers is being robbed and then they told me to describe the vehicle' and I told them they haven't gotten out of the vehicle and then one did. One ran, the other sat there for like five minutes."
Thhe man who stayed inside the stolen car is 26-year-old Jammie Lee Marshall. The police discovered dozens of car keys on Marshall, some stolen from other car lots.
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He is really passionate about the subject but he is old school, he gets really happy to see you fail and is really proud to have almost 70% of the class drop the class. Do not take him if you are not passionate about the class. Ridiculous amount of material to cover, and he goes too deep into the details. He is good guy, but he is a bad professor.
Found the class very interesting and thought JP did a great job of making the class fun. It's easy to fall behind (many did) by not reading book or by being late. His quizes are always a very begining of class and he won't let U make up anything. He lets U cross out some quiz and exam questions so that helped me alot. I recomend him.
Nice teacher. A lot of material to cover and tests are based on powerpoints. Must read book. No homework nor study guides but a lot of quizzes. He is always happy to help if there are any questions. He is very passionate about the subject. Class not recommended if you're lazy.
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Take this class if you love to learn and don't mind a challenge. It is always refreshing to get a teacher who is passionate about what he teaches. This class is not at the difficulty level of a university course, so if you can't hack it, you're not cut out for school. Just take it already, JP is awesome! :)
Honestly, he is a bit difficult at times but I sure ended up learning alot. I reely liked minerals and so does he so we connected. From there, I learned to like rocks better than I thougt I would. Got a B but thought I should have got an A. Will long remember him as a good teach.
JP is a great professor! He is hard, be prepared to read the book because he has pop quizzes once a week. I currently have a C in his class (i hardly read) but im sure ill bring it up. He is a really cool prof. And unlike others you really do learn in his class! I've learned alot so far! He makes Earth Science fun and interesting!
Greatest instructor I've had at this or any school. Too bad he's not full time so i could take more classes from him. He only teaches one class per semester. Great field trips. He expects u to read the book so don't take the class 'less you buy and read it. Otherwise, he's darn good.
Met him..liked him..took him..glad I did. My recommendation: better learn about latitude and longitude because he says he loves maps and we better learn to also. You'll work hard for the "A" like I got but you'll know you earned it. I am going to take another class but he isn't teaching it. Too bad. Oh, don't ever be late or leave phone on.
Take mr. Johnpeers class and youll learn lots about the ocean. He good. He is always available after class for questions and makes us want to learn. His field trips are fantastic too.
Take him take him take him! JP cares. He is always available to talk to and quickly responds to all email questions. Do expect to read the book however as his quizzes and exams come right from the book and his Powerpoint notes. He wants you to be on time though so don't be late as he doesn't like to let you make up quizzes. Best prof in years.
Easy prof. Very fair but do be on time for his pop quizzes that he gives before he has lectured on the stuff. He expects us to read the book but he doesn't realize that most of us don't have the time to do that. Too many other classes and work gets in the way. He loves the subjects though which makes the class interesting. READ READ to pass!
By all means, take the class from JP. He is the best. Likes to joke around but gets the job done. I learned MUCHO from him. Why take a chance on anybody else...JP rocks!
JP's areat instructor; really helpful. Had a C half way through but once I began to study I improved fast. He is a working geologist so he knows his stuff. But you can't screw around and expect a good grade. You need to read the book or you'll have a tough time. And don't be late for his class as you'll miss a quiz and it can't be made up.
One of the most helpful professors at the college. He really cares about your progress and will let you know if you aren't working hard enough. Don't take his class unless you're serious about the subject. Got a "B".
If you study like you want an A, you can get an A. I did. Be prepared to study. No free rides in this class (duh! you are no longer in grade school)! It helps to read the chapter and make notecards, BEFORE the appropriate lecture. If you do not have an honest grasp of the English language, do not waste your classmates or Gary's time...
I started out with an A but got a D in this class because of some problems. The class is not that hard...you just have to study and ask questions to make sure that you understand the material. I did learn a lot but I wish there had been more extra credit to give the people that get behind an opportunity to catch up.
I took him in summer....the professor is definetly prepared for the class....and YES! he makes you works for ur grade... i got an A..and i spend time studying...but he lectures on the material and his test are NOT that hard at ALL...i mean ur in college so just study...and u'll definetly do Fine.
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I loved JP's class! Unlike these other comments I felt that JP was very informative. His class may be a little boring but just as long you study BOTH the text AND his power point presentation, you'll be fine! Oh, and it'll help if you form a study group. He gives extra credit if your group does signficantly better than everyone else on the exam. Study groups help!! I got an A in his class but keep in mind I did have to study for it. I would recommend him to anyone who actually wants to learn the material.
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In recent years I've spent a lot of time speaking to and consulting with builders and remodelers, big and small, and I've noted that there's often confusion about what types of costs go where on a financial statement.
Has it ever occurred to you that dropping your prices to stay in business could put you out of business? Many contractors tell me they've had to drop their prices to remain competitive in today's market. They just know they're losing jobs because the "other guy" is cheaper.
As a financial consultant to small construction companies, I've seen lots of cases where a builder finished a job and the bookkeeper closed the books on it — only to have a late subcontractor bill for that job show up months later.
In 2006, occupational fraud cost U.S. businesses about $600 billion, or roughly $4,500 per employee, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Building contractors rank second in the list of targets, after retail stores.
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When an elderly famous scientist says something is possible, he is probably correct. When he says something is impossible, he is probably wrong.
Second, the reason they can only find one particle scientist who will say such things about string theory is that most particle physicists, even those who dislike the landscape, do not believe such things about string thoery. It's important not to conflate e.g. Susskind's claims for anthropism with proper string physics; Motl and Distler are just as critical of Susskind and Gross is.
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I've found that a lot of marketing comes down to "understanding". Understanding what you want to achieve, understanding how best to achieve it, and understanding the effect your efforts have on the market.
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There are other analytics services available, but I am most familiar with google analytics. Whatever you use, you must be able to see where traffic came from and what visitors looked at and did while they were on your site.
Some blogging platforms like Wordpress.com offer their own stats packages, which are nice to look at, but not effective enough for proper online marketing purposes. For example, it is really useful to be able to set goals and have your analytics service track these for you. This helps you measure conversion rates and improve and refine your marketing and design accordingly.
2. Google webmaster tools
Webmaster tools provides a host of useful information about your site as it is perceived by Google search. This means you can better understand how your content is indexed, which pages are performing well, what errors or SEO problems you might have, broken links, malware, HTML errors and so on.
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If you are trying to market something online, no matter what it is, it pays to make strategic connections in the business world. LinkedIn has a hundred million or so business people in its social network database and there are no doubt plenty of people who are looking to connect and collaborate with you.
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Word on "The Adjustment Bureau" has not been good. The Matt Damon-starrer has had its release date moved now a couple of times, going from a summer slotted July release date to September and then being shifted once again, and finally, to the beginning of March (almost exactly the same slot where Damon and the studio bit the dust with "Green Zone"). Rumors have been rife for a while about a somewhat troubled production, and this doesn't bode well, but having said that, maybe the studio are trying to buy some time to rethink their marketing after the first trailer for the film landed with a thud.
Well, to that end, we're still not convinced. A new featurette has popped up for the film and the premise still seems a little silly. Based on a short story by Philip K. Dick, "The Adjustment Bureau" tells the story of a politician and a ballerina who are caught up in a game of cat-and-mouse when they discover that the world they know is not quite what it seems, and is controlled by a mysterious group who pull the strings behind the scenes. But really, it just looks like Matt Damon fucked with the wrong exec at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce and now has some impeccably dressed dudes after him. The cast is rounded out by Emily Blunt, Anthony Mackie,
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"The Adjustment Bureau" is incredibly difficult to market. And pitch, I'd presume. But it vorks very well for what it is -- a PKD story turned into a romance -- and it was a pleasant surprise after all the talk of release date changes and composer switcheroo and whatnot. It does work, you'll see. It's probably the most romantic wide release this quarter -- not that anyone will know, with this title.
And I can't remember a recent film that loved NYC quite as much as this one does.
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Written For Northern Gardeners Almanac by Melanie J Watts
Best known as the worlds stinkiest flower and one of the largest I was gratified to see Amorphophallus titanium, alas still in bud, when I visited the Jardin Botanique while in Montreal. When the flower opens it smells strongly of rotting meat. The flowers horrid smell has earned it the nickname corpse flower, maybe its a good thing that the bud had still not opened.
When open the flowers vase shaped spathe and spike like inflorescence can reach from 17-20 feet (5-6 metres) high. The flower lasts 48-72 hours.
Amorphophallus titanium originates from Sumatra where it grows in open forests on hillsides.
See a photo of the open flower and find out more about Amorphophallus titanium at the UBC botanical garden site
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The Old Globe Welcomes New Board Members for 2014
The Old Globe's Annual Meeting was held on January 27 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. After a reception in the Ottenstein Lobby, outgoing Old Globe Board Chair Harold W. Fuson, Jr. welcomed the Board of Directors and guests and announced the newly elected Board and Executive Committee members, including his successor as Board Chair, Elaine Bennett Darwin. Managing Director Michael G. Murphy gave an update on the Globe's financial position and presented highlights of the 2013 fiscal year, and Artistic Director Barry Edelstein spoke about the artistic future of the Globe and its place in the San Diego community. The meeting was followed by a reception and dinner for the Board of Directors, Ambassadors, and Founders Level Donors at the Prado Ballroom in Balboa Park's historic House of Hospitality.
It was announced that the 2014 Board of Directors's Executive Committee will consist of Darwin (Chair), Fuson (Immediate Past Chair, Ex Officio), Vicki L. Zeiger (Vice Chair, Nominating), Peter J. Cooper (Vice Chair, Education), Anthony S. Thornley (Treasurer), Harvey P. White (Secretary; Past Chair, Ex Officio), Mary Beth Adderley, Valerie S. Cooper, Paula Powers, Conrad Prebys, Ann Steck (Chair, Finance), Karin Winner, Donald Cohn (Past Chair, Ex Officio), and Kathryn Hattox (Past Chair, Ex Officio).
Fuson also announced that the following candidates identified by the Globe's Nominating Committee were formally elected to serve three-year terms on the Board of Directors: Stephen P. Embry, Jack Galloway, Patricia Hodgkin, Mitzi Yates Lizárraga, and Tim Rafalovich. Current Board members who will begin new consecutive three-year terms in 2014 include Elizabeth Altman, Pamela Cesak, Nikki Clay, Pamela A. Farr, Karen Fox, Daphne Jameson, David L. Reagan, Jean Shekhter, Ann Steck, Evelyn Mack Truitt, and June Yoder. Board members Deni Jacobs, Julie Sullivan, and Jim Wening, whose terms of service concluded at the end of 2013, were honored for their outstanding commitment to The Old Globe.
The Old Globe's Board of Directors also includes: Joseph Cohen, Ann Davies, Silvija Devine, Victor P. Gálvez, Jo Ann Kilty, Stacey LeVasseur Vasquez, Sheila Lipinsky, Ramin Pourteymour, Sandra Redman, Crystal Sargent, Steven Stuckey, Daniel Sullivan, Rhona Thompson, Debra Turner, Linda Van Vark, Jordine Von Wantoch, Pam Wagner, Lynne Wheeler, and Debbie Wilson.
After the meeting, the Board and guests adjourned to the Annual Meeting Reception and Dinner held in the Prado Ballroom. The celebratory evening featured a program of songs performed by several local actors as well as Angel Desai, one of the stars of The Winter's Tale, which runs through March 16 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center.
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A BRITISH Social Attitudes Survey released yesterday showed 77 per cent of the public want to see a drop in immigration.
Penny Young, chief executive of NatCen Social Research, which undertook the study, said: "British Social Attitudes shows that public desire for a cut in immigration to the UK had begun to rise even before the restrictions on migrants from Romania or Bulgaria were lifted at the start of the year.
"Moreover, a majority of people who think immigration is good, economically or culturally, for the UK still want to see it cut.
"These findings highlight the complexity of this issue."
It is a timely study, given that restrictions on Romanian and Bulgarian immigration were relaxed on New Year's Day, as some right-leaning public figures peddled fears of 'floods' of new migrants from the two nations spilling onto British shores.
In reality, the influx so far has been far more moderate than some predicted.
A single article could not possibly examine every aspect of immigration in detail but some Wrexham residents in particular articulated some familiar concerns.
Some were worried about the impact on public services.
Mike Monk, 45, said: "How much more can our 'little island' take?" – while Geraint Lloyd, 74, of Buckley, suggested immigration levels should be "measured by the acre" to make sure migrants were distributed fairly across the countries of the UK.
Paul Jones, 47, said: "It's not just a drain on the jobs – it's on education, the NHS, housing."
Ruth Gillam, 62, said: "The hospitals, schools and housing are going to be swamped."
However, there is evidence that recent immigration has been beneficial to the UK economy, particularly immigrants from the European Union.
A study released last November based on data from the Office of National Statistics said that between 2001 and 2011, immigrants boosted the UK economy by £25 billion, and they were 45 per cent less likely to receive state benefits or tax credits than UK nationals.
It stated: "The reality contrasts starkly with the view often maintained in public debate."
It is difficult to track how many immigrants exactly there are Chester, Flintshire and Wrexham.
At the last estimate, by North Wales Police six years ago, some 15,000 migrant workers lived in the North Wales area – but the lack of reliable figures has made the impact of immigration an issue that is difficult to measure with cold, hard maths.
Sue Manley, 57, of Wrexham questioned the language capabilities of immigrants, saying "many won't even speak our language".
Wrexham man Alex Dix, 57, said: "I stood on the High Street in the summer. I could not help but notice that almost every language and nationality possible passed me by – except Welsh or English. It's quite scary."
The impact of immigration on language and culture is difficult to quantify.
A report by North Wales Police in 2007 stated: "Wales is still striving to be a fully effective bi-lingual country and yet in some areas this is being overtaken by the creation of multi-lingual communities.
"For example, within Eastern Division (Wrexham and Flintshire), the divisional commander now believes that in communicating with the public, he needs to be producing material in Welsh, English and Polish as a minimum."
The report also stated there was "no significant signs" of community tension.
However, when approached for their views on the study, several foreign nationals declined to speak to the Leader, saying they were wary of stirring up resentment or attracting "trouble", while those opposing large-scale immigration remain passionate and vocal.
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A Kansas City area mail carrier who collapsed while working in triple-digit heat died of heat-related causes.
The Jackson County medical examiner says John Watzlawick died of heat-related illness in July. The death report says Watzlawick had a body temperature of 108 degrees when he arrived at an Independence hospital's emergency room on July 24. The medical examiner also said a heart attack was a secondary cause of death.
Watzlawick's wife, Kay, told The Kansas City Star, KCTV5's reporting partner, that her 55-year-old husband was feeling ill with the heat since the day before, and was refused permission to end his route early. He had been off the previous week as he recovered from surgery. She said he denied the sick day because of this.
He was also required to work mandatory overtime.
"This should not have happened," an emotional Kay told KCTV5's Heather Staggers Thursday. "They don't care about those carriers. They sit behind a desk in an air-conditioned room and in the heat in the wintertime. they don't fight the dogs on the route or traffic on Noland Road.
Postal spokesman Richard Watkins said he couldn't discuss the case but said letter carriers are reminded to take precautions in the heat, like taking breaks when needed.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Postal Service are investigating along with the National Association of Letter Carrier's Union.
A spokesman for the union said a grievance has been filed. The federal government has no provisions for extreme weather conditions and carriers are accustomed to working outdoors.
Watzlawick collapsed during an unprecedented heat wave.
A memorial will be held for him Sunday at 2 p.m. at Lobb Cemetery in Blue Springs.
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Happy Thanksgiving my loves!!!!!! To me, Thanksgiving has always been about taking time to appreciate the ones you love. It's about eating lots and not worrying about it until the next day LOL. It's about setting work, school and anything that stresses you out aside and focusing that energy on laughing (a LOT) with your family and friends. So please take this Thanksgiving day off from reality to eat, laugh, love and enjoy yourself! Love you dolls!!!!!!
I've included pics from our Thanksgiving last year — will be posting tons more from this year's festivities :)
What are you all thankful for this year?


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Beyond: Two Souls is an interactive psychological thriller showcasing a new generation of interactive story-driven gaming.
Take on the role of Jodie Holmes, a young woman who possesses supernatural powers through her psychic link to an invisible entity. Experience the most striking moments of Jodie's life as your actions and decisions determine her fate.
As she travels the world, Jodie will face incredible challenges against a backdrop of emotionally-charged events never before seen in a video game.
Beyond: Two Souls lets you experience the new cutting-edge technology from Quantic Dream, the company behind the award-winning smash hit Heavy Rain, as they deliver one of the best-looking games ever seen on PS3.
Delve into a gripping and unpredictable action thriller starring Hollywood actress Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe. Take full control of Jodie and the mysterious entity in spectacular action and adventure sequences.
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TALES OF XILLIA 2 focuses on the events a year after the climactic end of TALES OF XILLIA. Players assume the role of Ludger Kresnik, a young man with a zest of cooking who lives with his older brother and his cat, named Rollo. On his way to his first day at work for a local cafeteria he runs into a young girl named Elle Marta and the two soon become involved in an accident that will change both of their lives forever.
TALES OF XILLIA 2 focuses its story theme around the concept of choice, which is also expressed heavily in the games overall gameplay mechanics. Throughout Ludgers journey the player will be able to decide how he reacts to various characters and situations. These choices can cause the story to branch out into different paths depending on the players decisions.
What started out as the search for a killer very quickly becomes something so much more. In a unique story alongside the events of the second film, Spider-Man discovers he's not the only one tracking down Manhattan's criminals. The underworld has been turned upside down with a one man campaign of violence and murder that is has captured the city in an iron grip of fear. Villains from the film as well as fan favourite, classic Marvel characters are woven together in a twisted web of adrenaline-fuelled, FREE-roaming, web-slinging action that puts players on a collision course with an evil far beyond Spider-Man's reckoning.
- PLAY AS PETER PARKER: Play as Spider-Man's citizen alter-ego persona as you investigate the motivations of multifaceted villains
- ALL-STAR VILLAIN CAST: Wide cast of Spider-Man universe and movie villains, each with their own unique boss battle encounters
- ALL NEW WEB ARSENAL: New web-swing mechanic includes expanded web-shooter capabilities and chemical properties that allow you to freeze and blow up items on impact
- EXPANSIVE NYC: Explore and take on villains in a more expansive Manhattan cityscape than the previous Amazing Spider-Man
- NEW HEROISM SYSTEM: Hero or Menace system rewards you for acting as Spider-Man by stopping crime and saving citizens, but face the consequences if you don't keep down crime rates
- ADVANCED COMBAT & UPGRADES: New abilities and expanded fast-paced, acrobatic combat moves bring players up close and personal as Spidey takes down foes
- FREE roam available on PS4, PS3, XboxONE, Xbox 360, and Wii U systems only
Playstation 3 Devil May Cry : HD Collection
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Devil May Cry HD Collection brings the first three original Devil May Cry titles; Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry2, and Devil May Cry 3: Dantes Awakening Special Edition together in one high definition package for the first time. Featuring Dante, one of the most iconic video game characters of the last decade, Devil May Cry HD Collection will be full of the award-winning game play and style that the series has become known for with the addition of stunning HD graphics, bonus content and support for Trophies and Achievements. Debuting in 2001, Devil May Cry immediately redefined the action genre. The title captured gamers hearts through its stylish, over-the-top action and bad boy anti-hero Dante. Son to a human mother and a devil father named Sparda, the half-demon Dante uses his innate abilities and the powers of ancient demons to fight a one-man war against the forces of darkness and save humanity from damnation. Devil May Cry 2 released in 2003 and centres on Dante and his new devilishly agile partner Lucia in their fight to defeat a man hell-bent on achieving supreme power. Devil May Cry 3: Dantes Awakening Special Edition is the definitive edition of Devil May Cry 3: Dantes Awakening, featuring a number of enhancements, including the opportunity to play as Dantes twin brother, Vergil, as well as the addition of Bloody Palace Mode and Turbo Mode. Iconic demon action hero returns. Play as Dante, one of the most iconic video game characters of the last decade Upgraded visuals. Experience the stylish gothic action that the series is best known for in stunning HD, with updated textures and widescreen support Bonus content. Devil May Cry HD Collection offers players a wealth of new content for fans and newcomers alike Earn trophies and achievements ccomplish new goals and have reasons to relive the action from the Devil May Cry series. Age from 12 years.
Playstation 3 Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception GOTY
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Fortune hunter Nathan Drake is catapulted headlong into an adventure that takes him on a daring trek into the heart of the Arabian Desert in a search for the fabled "Atlantis of the Sands." This journey pits him and his mentor Victor Sullivan against the occult treachery of a shadowy clandestine organization and its ruthless leader. When the terrible secrets of this lost city are unearthed, Drake's quest descends into a desperate bid for survival that strains the limits of his endurance and forces him to confront his deepest fears. The Game of the Year Edition includes the full game as well as 14 additional pieces of DLC.
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Playstation 3 Uncharted Drakes Fortune: Essentials
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A 400 year-old clue in the coffin of Sir Francis Drake sets a modern-day fortune hunter on an exploration for the fabled treasure of El Dorado, leading to the discovery of a forgotten island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The search turns deadly when Nathan Drake becomes stranded on the island and hunted by mercenaries. Outnumbered and outgunned, Drake and his companions must fight to survive as they begin to unravel the terrible secrets hidden on the Island. Using maps and ancient artefact's uncover clues and unravel mysteries to find a forgotten island and a treasure that was thought to have never existed. Explore exotic locations. Traverse through living jungles and spectacular 400 year-old ruins. Drake's companions and allies play an important role in the adventure through cooperative mechanics, gun play and exploration. Experience fast-paced gunplay: use a variety of environmental elements for cover, shoot enemies off of moving vehicles in high speed chases and more. Use an array of hand-to-hand fighting moves to put your enemy off balance. Anything from wild haymaker punches to running drop-kicks. Characters express lifelike emotion using gesture and facial expression through the use of Naughty Dog's proprietary Wrinkle Mapping Facial Animation system. High-dynamic range lighting delivers full floating point colour calculations yielding an unequalled level of realism and detail. Hyper realistic water through physics based Wave Simulation paired with cutting edge Refraction/Reflection rendering techniques. Utilizing next generation rendering techniques such as Bump Mapping, Parallax Mapping, Blend Shaders, Global Illumination, Runtime Shadows and Real Time Shadows, Naughty Dog has created a vibrant living environment.
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Playstation 3 Crimes & Punishments Sherlock Holmes
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With mysteries to solve and up to 10 possible endings, Sherlock Holmes Crimes & Punishments for PlayStation 3 puts you in the shoes of Baker Street's most famous detective.
Become the legendary super sleuth and explore realistic environments and use all your detective skills to solve each case. Make important choices in how you approach each mystery, with every decision you make having an impact on the game and your reputation.
Crimes & Punishments on PS3 offers up to 10 different endings for the 6 grand cases that you must solve, making this a truly challenging and fun gaming experience.
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PlayStation 3 Star Trek – pre-order now for April 2 2013
For the first time, players can pull on the uniforms of Kirk and Spock in this original storyline, set in the universe of J.J. Abrams' Star Trek (2009 movie).
Set in the authentic Star Trek universe, you can explore what it's like on the Enterprise, or to boldly go to unseen parts of the galaxy and even join the away team to venture through exotic jungles and other exciting locations.
With a host of 23rd century weapons and a variety of interesting missions – hijack enemy battle ships, jump through zero G and engage in firefights – Star Trek is non-stop action as the player is pulled through a new and original story line.
With a blend of story and action that promises to satisfy fans and gamers alike, Star Trek is hotly tipped for 2013.
Pre-order Star Trek now.
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Dark Souls II will continue a legacy of presenting its passionate fans with the kind of unrelenting challenges that have become a hallmark of the series, while presenting devilish new obstacles for players to overcome. Built upon the foundation established by Souls series creator and Dark Souls II Supervisor, Hidetaka Miyazaki, with development helmed by FromSoftware Director Tomohiro Shibuya, Dark Souls II will feature a new hero, a new storyline, and an unfamiliar world for players to survive in, while delivering the uncompromising challenge and ultimate sense of empowerment that players hunger for. Epic battles with gruesome enemies and blood-thirsty bosses await adventurers as they traverse and conquer a devastated world filled with death and despair. Players will also discover a revamped server based multiplayer experience that will put a distinct Dark Souls II twist on the concept of playing and sharing with others. For those with enough tenacity and sheer force of will, great rewards await.
Playstation 3 Lightning Returns - Final Fantasy XIII
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Discover the conclusion to this epic tale with Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII for the PS3 and take direct control over iconic heroine Lightning.
Playing within a constantly moving, expansive environment, you must tackle a quest to save a doomed world from complete destruction. How will you spend your final days?
Lightning has a highly evolved range of techniques for battles and exploring her surroundings. She can also be customised with a large range of different outfits and weapons, which effects her actions and abilities as well as the way she looks.
A new battle system gives you a level of direct control over the action unlike any previous Final Fantasy game, while keeping iconic elements from throughout the series.
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII's stunning graphics depict a doomed world filled with choice and diversity. But the fact it's facing total annihilation means time is tight – certain areas, missions and people are only available during selected periods, so you must decide how best to use your remaining time.
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Arktech. Some die for it, everyone kills for it. Join a futuristic online open-world shooter where thousands of players scour a transformed Earth competing for alien technology. Create a unique character and level up with diverse customisation options. Hunt alone or with others as you improve your skills and unlock powerful modern and alien weapons that will help you survive the massive battles that await in this constantly evolving online world. Explore vast landscapes on a variety of vehicles and lead the charge in huge co-op battles and fierce multi player conflicts. Immerse yourself in the world of Defiance as the game impacts, and is impacted by, the Defiance TV series.
- Lead the charge in huge co-op battles and fierce multi player conflicts across an immersive world.
- Fight for survival in a constantly evolving environment with regular content updates and dynamic events.
- Create a unique character with diverse looks and broad perk and power choices.
- Level up and modify a wide variety of modern and alien weaponry.
- Use a variety of vehicles to explore a vast landscape transformed by alien technology.
- Impacts and is impacted by the Defiance TV series.
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Playstation 3 Dynasty Warriors 8: Extreme Legends
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Dynasty Warriors 8: Extreme Legends for the PS3 is a historical tactical action game featuring stunning battle scenes and astute alliances.
The kingdoms of Wei, Wu, Shu and Jin are all locked in the struggle to gain control over the Three Kingdoms of China through their military and political leaders.
You can take on the roll of more than 70 playable characters, all with their own unique weapons and style, as well as special moves.
There are also more than 40 completely new stages inspired by ancient landscapes, including verdant plains, desolate wastelands, sharp ravines and huge castles, showcasing the PS3's superb graphics ability and perfectly setting the stage for these epic battles.
There are 4 campaigns to work through, with a wide range of clever new developments to enrich the story, including animal companions, beaten enemy officers that can be turned into bodyguards and Ambition Mode, where you must develop a new town for your peasant followers.
Dynasty Warriors 8: Extreme Legendsis guaranteed to keep you gripped.
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Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Egypt has announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas that is set to begin at 7pm UK time. The announcement was made by the Egyptian foreign minister in Cairo alongside US Secretary if State Hillary Clinton.
Witnesses saw 'bag thrown into bus' before blast
Witnesses speaking to Israeli Radio claim they saw someone put a bag into the bus "just seconds" before the explosion.
Emergency teams at the scene of Tel Aviv bus blast
Hamas 'blesses' operation in Tel Aviv
Hamas blesses the martyrdom operation which targeted Tal Arabee' (Tel Aviv) and affirms that this heroic operation is a natural reaction to the massacre of the Dalu family and the targeting of civilians , women and children, in Gaza. We refuse any western condemnation of this heroic attack because those who stayed quiet while the Dalu massacre took place and the other killings of Palestinian civilians has no right to speak up today when the resistance is taking revenge for those civilian Palestinians.
Hamas has never said it would stop martyrdom attacks (suicide attacks), we are for the continuation of the martyrdom attacks, in the midst of the continued targeting of civilians from the Palestinian population by the occupation."
Israeli attack destroys Government compound in Gaza
Tensions heighten after Tel Aviv attackby Richard Gaisford: Daybreak Chief Correspondent
I've seen many more troops and tanks near the border today. Is there a higher chance of a ground invasion now Hamas has claimed responsibility for the Tel Aviv bomb?
First Tel Aviv attack in six yearsby Bill Neely - Former International Editor
The Tel Aviv bus bomb is the first terror attack there in six years.
Israel Radio: Reports of second explosion near shopping centreby Richard Gaisford: Daybreak Chief Correspondent
Unconfirmed radio reports say there has been a second bomb in or near a shopping mall. Still awaiting police confirmation.
Police seal off area after bus explosion
Standing 20 yards from bus (in background). Car windows shattered, police rushing to seal off the area. Very tense http://t.co/hVxgIou1
Scene of explosion in Tel Aviv after suspected bus attack
Reports: Bus explodes close to Tel Aviv military base
The bus reportedly exploded close to a military base in Tel Aviv. This is the reported location of the attack.


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Super Bowl 2006
Bill Leavy gave a heart felt apology for his performance in the 2006 Super Bowl that had the Seattle Seahawks facing off against the Pittsburgh Steelers
2013 Week 1: Packers vs. 49ers
Referee Bill Leavy once apologized for blowing several calls in Super Bowl XL that may have cost the Seahawks a chance to win a championship. On Sunday in San Francisco, Leavy and his crew bungled a call in the second quarter that gave the 49ers an extra down against the Packers. A play later, the 49ers scored a touchdown, and went on to win 34-28
2013 Week 3: Browns at Vikings
It's been a rough season for referee Bill Leavy and his crew.
Referee Bill Leavy and his officiating crew may want to brush up on the NFL rulebook before Week 4. For the second time in three week's, Leavy's crew made an errant call in a game.
During the second quarter of Sunday's game between Cleveland and Minnesota, Browns punt returner Travis Benjamin muffed a punt that Vikings linebacker Larry Dean picked up and returned for a touchdown. However, under NFL rules, muffed punts can't be advanced, so the officials correctly ruled that it would be Vikings ball at Cleveland's 26-yard line.
That's when things went awry. Vikings coach Leslie Frazier challenged the call, hoping for a touchdown. However, coaches aren't allowed to challenge plays that are automatically reviewed, such as turnovers and touchdowns.
In 2012, the penalty for wrongly challenging a play was a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct flag. Lions coach Jim Schwartz was famously hit with this flag in a Thanksgiving game that Detroit ended up losing to Houston in overtime.
However, the NFL changed the rule after the 2012 season so that a team wouldn't be penalized 15 yards. Instead, a team would just be charged a timeout. So the Vikings should have been charged a timeout, but that didn't happen.
"It turned out to be a muff, which you can't review," Frazier said, via the Associated Press. "Should've been a timeout (taken away), but they walked off 15. Not sure why. But I can't throw the red flag in that situation."
The 15-yard penalty was enforced by Leavy's crew and instead of having the ball first-and-10 at the Cleveland 26, Minnesota was given the ball at the Cleveland 41-yard line, facing a first-and-25.
"A timeout should have been charged instead of a 15-yard penalty," Leavy told a pool reporter after the game.
"The ruling on the field was that there was no possession by the receiving player," Leavy said. "Therefore, it was a muffed kick and could not be advanced by the kicking team."
The Vikings ended up getting a field goal on the drive, but being 15-yards closer could have made a world of difference because a touchdown would've meant the Vikings finished with four more points in a game they lost by four points.
Leavy's crew is the same crew that was downgraded after the officiating fiasco that occurred in San Francisco in Week 1. In that game, the NFL acknowledged that Leavy's crew made two incorrect calls.
The Vikings sucked it up.... but this official needs to look at the rulebook.
But before this is over I just want to show what would have happened had Ponder not been our QB.
Hmm, can't get it to work (onto DN) but here's the link


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January 13, 2014
Why Does China Coddle North Korea?
Jonathan Pollack, New York Times
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A month after the execution of Jang Song-thaek, widely viewed as North Korea's second-most-powerful leader, China remains stymied in relations with its reclusive, defiant neighbor. This is not a new story. Though few in Beijing are prepared to admit it, China's policies toward North Korea have long been a conspicuous failure.
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Ever since losing Torry Holt in 2009, there has been no position on the Rams' roster that has had a more glaring hole than wide receiver. The previous couple of regimes have tried to fill this need through mid-level free agent talent (Drew Bennett, Mike Sims-Walker) and mid-round draft picks (Keenan Burton, Brooks Foster). Both attempts have failed miserably and left the Rams with one of if not the weakest receiving corps in the league. Our new front office seems to acknowledge this talent-deficient group and seems intent on surrounding our $76 million quarterback with someone with the ability to catch a forward pass.
What I wanted to do here is to break down the current group of receivers that the Rams have on roster and, with the addition of our newest batch of draft picks, see who is most likely to make the 2012 final roster and beyond.
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Fisher and Snead have brought him in to be the #1 receiver of the future spending a second round pick on him this year. Although he has all the measurables and excellent hands that you look for in a wideout, with his quality of opposition at Appalachian St., there will be a learning curve in the NFL. Comparisons to Terrell Owens may be warranted but temper your expectations for year one. He is still a bit of a project.
Chance of making the final roster: 100%
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The Rams fourth round pick this year that was a second round talent. At 5'11" and 198 pounds, he is the quintessential slot receiver and he'll provide the deep threat that the Rams have sorely lacked for years. Being a rookie, he will also be a project and instant results are not guaranteed. But being as this regime actually drafted him, he's as close to a lock on the roster as you can be without your name being Brian Quick.
Chance of making the final roster: 99%
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Amendola was the lone bright spot for the Rams' receiving corp and Bradford's main target in 2010 but injuries ended last years' campaign before it ever got started. He would typically be a lock but he's in the final year of his contract and there were rumors of other teams (ie New England) being interested in his services this offseason. A fan-favorite and gritty competitor, he's the kind of player that the Rams should want to lock up for the long-term after this season. But once again, the new regime may want to bring in their own guys and there will be other interested parties in Danny after the season. Amendola seems to be limited to the slot as well. And with Givens, Salas and Smith also able to fill that role, he's not as much of a lock as we would typically think.
Chance of making the final roster: 93%
Salas made 27 catches for 264 yards in only 6 games of action last season before a broken leg sidelined him for the remainder of the season. He had 22 catches for 216 yards in his final 4 games showing that he was making progress and learning as the season was going which is exactly what you want to see from a rookie with no offseason to learn his new system. Most people want to limit Salas as a slot receiver only but at 6'1" 209 lbs, he's taller and bigger than a number of receivers that can play on the outside. He'll have an entire offseason to learn the new offensive system and if he continues to take the strides that he was making last season when he got injured, he should be a solid contributer this season for the Rams.
Chance of making the final roster: 86%
I think that the above four players are as close to a sure-thing to make the Rams' final roster this year as we have. We've typically started the season with 6 receivers so the remaining players are who I think will be competing for the final two spots.
Steve Smith
Smith was a free-agent signing by this front office which should improve his chances of making the final roster. However, he was signed as a relatively low-risk, high-reward one-year "prove it" contract. When healthy, Smith is a pro-bowl caliber receiver being just two-years removed from a 1200+ yard season. The key there, as with most Ram receivers, is the "when healthy" tag that accompanies him. Injuries have derailed his past two seasons where he's ended each one on the injured reserve. Smith has almost identical height and weight as Chris Givens and is ideally a slot receiver but his experience could allow the flexibility to play outside as well. If he's proven to be healthy, Smith will almost certainly make the team. Let's keep our fingers crossed that he is.
Chance of making the final roster: 64%
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Of the remaining receiving options, Alexander has the highest ceiling of them all. He has prototypical #1 WR height and weight. He has improving hands, big-play ability and a great red-zone target. Plus, he's going into his third year as a professional which is when many project that "break-out" season. However, he has the lowest floor as well. After 5 knee surgeries, he's always an injury risk to not even see the field. He was active for 10 games last season and 8 the year before. With the wear and tear on his knee, he will probably never be able to be a full-time contributer and will always have to have his practice and playing time limited.
Chance of making the final roster: 41%
Although he was active for 14 of the 16 games last season, Pettis only accumulated stats similar to what Greg Salas did in 6 games (27 catches, 256 yds, 0 tds). He struggled mightily as a punt returner, had issues with drops, had difficulty grasping the playbook and was suspended at the end of the season for performance-enhancing drug use - a suspension that will continue the first two games of 2012. None of those things bode well for Pettis. But he was still just a rookie and has plenty of room to grow. He may have just been a victim of having no offseason training camp to learn the system and how to adjust to life in the NFL. Typically, third round picks get an extra chance or two that late-round selections may not be afforded but now he's working with a staff that didn't draft him. He'll be on the bubble and will need a solid training camp to prove that he deserves another shot.
Chance of making the final roster: 39%
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Gibson was supposed to be receiver #1B last year after a solid preseason. But after Amendola went down with injury, Gibson never stepped up. He seems to have reached his potential as a wide receiver in the NFL - which is basically a depth player. He has the lowest floor of those on the bubble because you know exactly what you're getting with him. But he also has the lowest ceiling because, unfortunately now, you know exactly what you're getting with him. Plus, he reached playing-time incentives from his rookie contract signed with the Philadelphia Eagles making his 2012 salary over $1 million. Unless he has a monster preseason to impress Fisher, he likely won't make the final roster.
Chance of making the final roster: 22%
Chance of making the final roster: 9%
Of course, there's still the chance that Fisher and Snead look to free agency to bring in someone else to compete for a roster spot. Rumors still swirl about the possiblity of Braylon Edwards and Plaxico Burress - both of whom have experience in playing for Offensive Coordinator Brian Schottenheimer's system with the Jets.


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Manchester City closed the gap at the top of the table to five points by hammering West Bromwich Albion 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium. Sergio Aguero got the hosts off to the best possible start when he slotted past Ben Foster just six minutes in. From then on there was never any doubt as to who would win - instead, it was simply a question of how many more times City would score.
Three, as it turned out, but they all had to wait until the second half. Aguero got his brace just after the restart after being slipped in by Samir Nasri, and Nasri was provider again for City's third after cutting back from the byline for Carlos Tevez to hammer home. It was the former captain's first goal of the season after a long and much-publicised absence from the team.
There was time enough for David Silva to make it four, as the little midfielder, who missed the 1-0 defeat at Arsenal, dinked home the cutest of chips in the 64th minute to mark a three goal, ten minute spell for the hosts. After that, City seemed content enough to simply wait out the rest of the game - West Brom didn't appear much of a threat to do anything, and the points were well and truly secure. The gap between Roberto Mancini's men and Manchester United now stands at five points.


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Perhaps you've heard, the Castro Theater is currently on Day Three of Cary Grant Week. Last night, I went to see "Arsenic and Old Lace" with Lisa and her mom. Sitting directly in front of Lisa's mom were two men in their 80s. They were old. Really old. There was lots of dramatics with them trying to sit down and get situated. And I thought, "Oh, isn't that sweet. Old people seeing old movies in an old theater."
At one point in the movie, Cary Grant does this big pratfall and kind of hangs over a toppled armchair. To which one of the old men in front of Lisa's mom announces in regular, non-whisper speaking voice, "He's got a great ass."