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XSEED games are really going all-out with their upcoming release of Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed. Not only have they ported the Acquire's open-world Akihabara cosplay vampire-stripping game to the English language, t...
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Cheers! Trails in the Sky's PC version gets a release date
As XSEED Games and Carpe Fulgur continue to work on The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC, the awesome folks at XSEED have announced that the first Trails in the Sky game's hitting Steam and GOG on July 29th (next Tuesda...
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Akiba Strip 2 has new PS4 sharing gameplay features
If Akiba Trip 2 couldn't get any crazier, along comes it's new 'share & chat' feature. It's bad enough that the game requires you to save Akihabara from the undead by striping them of clothes so that that the sun can des...
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XSEED adding English audio, gender equality to Akiba's Trip 2
Do you own a PS Vita or PS3? Do you happen do be an anglophile, or an androphile (or both)? Are you looking forward to XSEED's upcoming localization of Akiba's Trip: Undead and Undressed? If you answered "yes" to at...
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Promoted Blog: An alt-review of Senran Kagura Burst
[Editor's note: The following editorial was originally posted in our community blogs. While the views expressed within are not necessarily shared by Japanator, or its staff, we occasionally see fit to share unique or interes...
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Take It Off: XSEED to localize Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed
[Update: XSEED's released an announcement teaser. Check it out above!] It's happening! After quite a while existing for no one's eyes but Japan's (and that of a few curious foreigners), Akiba's Trip is...er, trippi...
Review: Ys: Memories of Celceta
by Elliot Gay
Falcom's Ys series is the unspoken hero of the action RPG genre.
Starring red-haired adventurer Adol, the Ys games are sprawling quests that test your reflexes as they throw you into large worlds with monsters that desire only to smash you to pieces. They're not complicated games, but Falcom has damn near mastered the craft of action RPG creation.
Ys: Memories of Celceta is an interesting beast in that it's the first time Falcom has directly tried their hand at making Ys IV. You see back in the day, Falcom outsourced the fourth game to two separate developers, Hudson Soft and Tonkin House. Both were great games (The Dawn of Ys and Mask of the Sun) in their own right, but for many years, fans hoped for Falcom to go back and tell their version of Adol's journey in the forest of Celceta.
Does Memories of Celceta hold up to the legacy left behind by Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys and Ys IV: Mask of the Sun?view full story + comments
3:00 PM on 11.15.2013
Senran Kagura Burst Hebijo & Hanzou trailers
XSEED has released their second character trailer for Senran Kagura Burst, this time featuring the deadly vixens of the evil Hebijo Clandestine Girls' Academy. Since they've already released another trailer for the Hanzou sc...
Review: Senran Kagura Burst
by Tim Sheehy
I never thought any of the Senran Kagura games would make their way overseas, but I admit I was pleased to learn that XSEED would be localizing the title. Not because I'm a huge fan of the series, but rather that I hate it when publishers overlook a game simply because they've deemed the content too edgy for the international audience. I believe in the free market, and letting gamers decide for themselves whether or not a game is worth their money. Unfortunately, I know there are other news outlets who don't necessarily share my point of view, but I digress.
Senran Kagura Burst isn't really what I would consider edgy, though the script is often suggestive, with the visuals to match. It's a tale of two modern ninja clans, comprised of busty teens with a penchant to tear each others clothes to pieces mid-combat. Some might find that appealing, and others not so much. In that regard, I tend not to judge, but it was enough to catch my attention, and it sounds promising enough me. The question remains, does the game deliver?view full story + comments
3:30 PM on 11.08.2013
Senran Kagura Bursts onto 3DS November 14th
We've known about it for awhile, but it seems XSEED games felt it prudent to remind us that Senran Kagura Burst would be hitting the Nintendo 3DS eShop next week. If you're not already intimately familiar with the series, thi...
4:00 PM on 11.02.2013
Ys: Memories of Celceta bound for Europe in early 2014
Gamers in the United States will be able to play the latest installment in the long-running Ys series before the holidays, with Ys: Memories of Celceta set to drop on November 26th. However, Europeans needn't feel too left ou...
Corpse Party on sale and more from XSEED this Halloween
by Eric Koziol
Have you been sleeping well? Been looking for a way to remedy that? As it is October and October means scary movies and stuff, right? (Interestingly enough in Japan that time is summer, actually.) So XSEED has let the prices of Corpse Party and Corpse: Party Book of Shadows drip down to just $9.99. Honestly recommended if you just gotta stay up the whole night and eep! Sorry, I am still a bit jumpy from Corpse Party. Both titles will be on sale from October 22 until November 4.
That's not all. While these two corpse-filled games are just on sale, XSEED is also slashing, cutting and gutting the prices of other games. Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls and Sumioni: Demon Arts are now $10 apiece, Unchained Blades is down to $20 and Way of the Samurai 4 hits a permanent price of $30. You can see the exact details on XSEED's Facebook page.
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Last week in spiritual direction I heard something that really stuck with me. I was discussing my work with many young men who struggle with purity issues and how their humiliation and shame also burdened me, because I feel so bad for them. My spiritual director said, "Jesus is harsher against pride than he is against any other sin, including lust."
I have been thinking about this for a while and it is very true. Look at the Biblical evidence. When faced with sexual sins of others, this is how Jesus reacted:
"The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst they said to him, "Teacher, this woman has been caught in the act of adultery. Now in the law Moses commanded us to stone such. What do you say about her?" This they said to test him, that they might have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground. And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her." And once more he bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground. But when they heard it, they went away, one by one, beginning with the eldest, and Jesus was left alone with the woman standing before him. Jesus looked up and said to her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?" She said, "No one, Lord." And Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you; go, and do not sin again.""When dealing with lust, he says:
-John 8:3-11
"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' But I say to you that every one who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and throw it away; it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away; it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell."The teaching could be summarized in the following points:
-Matthew 5:27-30
- Avoid lusting after (using) another person and the things that tempt you to lust.
- Don't commit adultery with your body OR mind.
- Repent when you have sinned sexually.
Here are some verses where he talks about pride - notice there are many more instances of rebuking pride than there are sexual sin:
"Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like respectful greetings in the market places, and chief seats in the synagogues, and places of honor at banquets, who devour widows' houses, and for appearance's sake offer long prayers; these will receive greater condemnation." -Mark 12:38-40
"Woe to you Pharisees! For you love the front seats in the synagogues, and the respectful greetings in the market places. "Woe to you! For you are like concealed tombs, and the people who walk over them are unaware of it." -Luke 11:43-44
"The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."The writers of the New Testament epistles echo these harsh warnings against pride:
"'God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.' Submit yourselves therefore to God. "-James 4:6-7 AND 1 Peter 5:5Furthermore, in opposition to pride, Jesus praises those who are humble:
"Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" -Matt 5:3Pride makes us believe we don't need God. We are either too good or too bad for God. In turn, pride makes us incapable of turning our lives over to God, because we make ourselves into autonomous creatures who have no need of a Savior or Lord. In other words, pride makes us dependent on ourselves alone and God has no place in our lives.
"every one who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted." -Luke 18:14
Many Saints have said that the most foundational of all virtues is humility, because without a dose of humility, we aren't open to God's love and grace. This is why Jesus was much harsher on pride than sexual sins.
In fact, Jesus frequently uses the humiliation and shame of sexual sins to crush our pride and increase our humilty - so we depend on Him even more. God can take something bad and bring something good out of it. With that in mind, we are to become like Christ who was the model of humility. As St. Paul says:
"Do nothing from selfishness or conceit, but in humility count others better than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form he humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross." - Phil 2:3-8


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The Kia Provo hybrid concept car is shown for the first time in North America at the Canadian International Auto show (CIAS) opening today. Kia's Provo concept, debuted at the 83rd Salon International De l'Auto in Geneva. Kia said it mixes ultra-modern technology with a self-confident and agile look to deliver an exciting new B-segment […]+ Read More
Kia's Niro hybrid urban lifestyle concept vehicle unveiled last September at the Frankfurt Motor Show made its U.S. debut at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. Kia explained the Niro hints at a possible future B-segment contender ready to take on the city environment with style and fun-to-drive attitude. The rally raid-like Niro also expands on […]+ Read More
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Rob Letterman to Direct CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS for DreamWorks Animation; Nicholas Stoller Adapted the Dav Pilkey Children's Books
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In today's unexpected adaptation news, Rob Letterman (Monsters vs Aliens) will be directing Captain Underpants for DreamWorks Animation. Nicholas Stoller (The Muppets) penned the adaptation of Dav Pilkey's series of children's books that center on the adventures of the title hero, created by fourth grade students, George Beard and Harold Hutchins. Originally published in 1997, Pilkey's series now spans ten books and three spin-offs, plus a Disney Adventures Kids' Choice Award in 2007. Hit the jump for more.
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The Writer's Life is Full of Second Chances (or: Abandon Despair, All Ye Who Enter Here)
Robin LaFevers on Apr 06 2012 | Filed under: Inspirations, REAL WORLD
Heads up: Today's post is one of the most inspirational I've ever read here on Writer Unboxed. (Therese here, by the way.) I'm so pleased to bring you our guest blogger, author Robin LaFevers. Robin is a multi-published author and the co-founder of a blog I've long admired, Shrinking Violets–a site geared toward introverted writers. Her latest novel, Grave Mercy, released just this week and has been receiving raves. And though I promised myself I wouldn't purchase any new books until I'd made a dent in my teetering to-be-read stack, I'm heading out this weekend to look for this one. I just can't help myself. This out-of-the-box book has scored starred reviews from just about everyone–Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Booklist and School Library Journal–and it's a 2012 Indie Next Spring Pick. What's it about?
Seventeen-year-old Ismae was fathered by Saint Mortain, the God of Death, and one dark and stormy night, she is brought to a mysterious convent where his many daughters are trained as assassins. When she is given an important assignment to protect the Duchess of Brittany and kill the traitor in her court, Ismae begins to learn that being a handmaiden of Death may not mean what the nuns taught her. But her burgeoning independence comes with consequences, and the fate of an entire country–and the only man she could ever love–hangs in the balance. Set in medieval France with historically accurate details, Grave Mercy is the first book in a gritty, fast-paced trilogy, and gives thrilling new meaning to the term "girl power." –Juliet Disparte (Amazon Best Books of the Month, April 2012)
I don't even know what to tell you about this post. It'll knock your socks off, then wash them for you before tucking them back in the drawer of your choice. It's that good. Now without further ado…
The Writer's Life is Full of Second Chances
(or: Abandon Despair, All Ye Who Enter Here)
We've all heard it; how the biggest advances and best promotional opportunities are reserved for those splashy debut authors with their shiny new ideas and their untarnished sales records. Debut authors are a clean slate on which a publisher can project the P&Ls of their dreams.
This is especially painful if the first time you hear it is after your first—or third—book has just come out with little fan fare. It does not matter a whit that many of those splashy debuts don't come close to earning out or breaking even; the myth persists. Honestly? It feels a lot like that old line about how men only marry virgins and never the girls they mess around with.
So what's a multi-published, mid-list author to do? Must she kiss her dreams goodbye and live a hard-scrabble existence as the mid-list dies its slow and lingering death? (One that has been predicted for well over twenty years, I might add.)
This was even more devastating for me since I am a dyed-in-the-wool introvert. While I have spent years getting comfortable with book promotion and public speaking and networking, I will never be the kind of person who can acquire a huge following through the cult of my scintillating personality alone. It seemed as if I was destined to be a floundering mid-list author for the rest of my days, or until the numbers dwindled enough that my career flamed out altogether.
But a funny thing happened on the way to the ignominious demise of my career. It turns out that writers, like cats, have multiple lives.
My first five books were written to a perceived need. I write children's books, and we children's authors are supposed to be altruistic and have our young audience's needs in mind. Or so I thought. I wrote boys' adventure books—the kind my own sons were hungry to read. While I was lucky enough to have those books published, they were very much early novels, and I had the sales numbers to prove it.
During some particularly painful revisions, I decided I needed to reconnect with my love of writing and craft and sheer storytelling, and I started a side project. One I only worked on when my contracted writing was done. It was a bit like having an affair—an evening snuck in here and there. If I was really lucky, an entire weekend. The promise I made to myself though, was I was writing just for me. No one else was ever going to even see it, so I could write whatever I wanted.
It was my first girl book—written specifically to the tastes of my eleven-year-old self—what the world looked like, felt like, what amused me, what I obsessed over. I poured all that into this 'just for me' book.
(You can see where this is heading, can't you?)
Eventually my agent demanded to see it and eventually I gave in. The book launched Stage Two of my writing career. It wasn't a big or splashy deal, but my editor loved the book and as it moved through the publishing house, enthusiasm grew, so they put a lot of support behind it, especially considering it was a middle-grade novel, which aren't known for splashy sales potential.
Eight books in two series followed, and while they met with a respectable amount of success, it is safe to say that the series didn't take off quite like anyone had hoped. As is often the case, the first two books in each series have done very well, but the subsequent ones not so much. I was never going to get rich, and honestly, I'd be lucky if I managed to keep getting contracts.
But there is a freedom that comes with failure—even if it is just perceived failure. There is a sense that we can't get any lower, so we might as well jettison everything but the most important stuff. If my writing was going to have to go back to being a hobby rather than a full-time career, I might as well work on something that totally lit every one of my own personal tilt buttons on fire.
(Now I realize that for those still hungry for their first book contract, this might not seem like a failure, but the truth is, keeping a writing career going can often be harder than getting that initial sale. I'm talking about this partly to show that there is pain at all stages of one's writing career and to offer encouragement to others who might be struggling after their first book. This is most emphatically not a complaint; I have been incredibly lucky and I know it.)
The thing is, once we have reached a certain mastery of craft, craft is no longer the issue. In order to take our writing to the next level we must embrace our strange, unique, and often embarrassing selves and write about the things that really matter to us. We need to be willing to peel our own layers back until we reach that tender, raw, voiceless place—the place where our crunchiest stories come from. We need to get some skin in the game. It should cost us something emotionally to tell our stories. But many of us who come to writing do so because they were voiceless at some point in their lives, so doing that can be the most terrifying risk of all.
Just as we must dance as if no one is watching, we must write as if no one is reading.
Sometimes the only way we can get to a place where we can do that is when everything else we've tried hasn't worked, or has worked minimally. Years of encouraging "great writing but I'm just not passionate about it" type rejection letters. Languishing in the mid-list. Or having a career tank altogether. Sometimes, when you have nothing left to lose is when you finally have the courage to stop holding back.
And so I began yet another side project. This one assembled from an idiosyncratic collection of parts that could only be found in my own mental junk drawer: assassin nuns in Medieval France. For teens, no less. How obscure and random was that? How unmarketable? Surely that was the sort of query pitch that would be mocked at writers' conferences for years to come!
(You can see where this is going, can't you?)
This week, the third incarnation of my writing career is launching. And it is launching with much greater fanfare and more publisher support than I have ever dreamed of. (Who knew teen assassin nuns would have such universal appeal?) I have been sent on a pre-pub book tour, and a small pub tour. The book has gotten five starred reviews, was number three on the Indie Next Spring List, and is the Amazon Best Book of the Month for Teens. Even Certain Big Chain Stores have gotten behind it in a big way—in spite of less than spectacular sales of my earlier books.
But most importantly, I am not the only one this has happened to. Laini Taylor, Megan Crewe, Jennifer Neilsen, and Kimberly Griffiths Little. All of them were all mid-list, middle grade authors and all of them took some really big risks with their writing, taking it in a whole new direction.
And it worked. They all got great deals—pre-empts and auctions with lots and lots of zeroes—and a phenomenal amount of publisher support. Not because of their platform. Not because of their Twitter followers or number of Facebook friends. Not even because they were shiny new debut authors. But because they wrote a really amazing book that sprang out of their own unique, crunchy selves.
So it can happen. It can even happen to you.
Do you have a post-debut success story you'd like to share? We'd love to hear about it–whether it be your own or someone else's.
Learn more about Robin and her latest novel, Grave Mercy, by visiting her website and her blog, and by following her on Twitter and Facebook. Write on!
Photo courtesy Flickr's Lincolnian (Brian)
About Robin LaFevers
Robin LaFevers is the author of fourteen books for young readers, including the Theodosia and Nathaniel Fludd series. Her most recent book, GRAVE MERCY, is a young adult romance about assassin nuns in medieval France. A lifelong introvert, she currently lives on a blissfully quiet hill in Southern California.
75 Responses to "The Writer's Life is Full of Second Chances (or: Abandon Despair, All Ye Who Enter Here)"
Sometimes, when you have nothing left to lose is when you finally have the courage to stop holding back.
Wow. Thanks for this. It's so encouraging to hear your story.
A lot late to the party thanks to crazy weekend, but I just want to say two things:
GREAT post, Robin!
I LOVED this books and absolutely cannot wait for the rest of the series. Congratulations on the great reviews!
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Thank you, thank you, thank you! Even though I'm not a published author yet, (well, not a published book author!), your post gives me hope!
Thank you for your honesty and for taking the time to share with others about your trek through the writing life. Thank you.
The upside is writing is a profession where you can start over and do it well.
I loved this post. I'm a career teacher-librarian who has always written. Maybe I've taken the 'write for yourself' thing too far... I haven't sent enough out, despite a filing cabinet of manuscripts!
I was especially impressed when Donald Maass chipped in because I've found his books inspirational too. Holly Lisle also teaches much the same message in her courses.
Congratulations on your continued success!
I am so happy for you, Robin, and I love that you wrote this. I have been a big Shrinking Violets fan for a couple of years, and my students have loved your chapterbooks. I am thrilled for your newfound third career.
You are an inspiration. You deserve all the success that Grave Mercy will bring to you!
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Thank you so much for this post. My favorite part = "It should cost us something emotionally to tell our stories. But many of us who come to writing do so because they were voiceless at some point in their lives, so doing that can be the most terrifying risk of all."
I love Robin, I love this book, and I love this post. I love it when success happens to talented, kind, and awesome people. Thanks for inspiring me to be a little crunchy, Robin.
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This is THE most encouraging, inspiring, honest post I have ever read. I adore this, Robin. Thank you thank you thank you.
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Thank you so much for writing this post!!
...and this: "But many of us who come to writing do so because they were voiceless at some point in their lives, so doing that can be the most terrifying risk of all."
I can't wait to check out your book. xx
Thanks for a brave and lovely post, Robin. Judging from the comments, a whole lot of us in internet-land are grateful for both your honesty and encouragement!
Bravo! Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us! Sometimes our thoughts are so bent on getting that first deal that we forget it doesn't make everything better once we do get it. Writing is work no matter how far along the road we are. If we don't love it, it can destroy us.
I love your advice to write from the "unique, crunchy" part of ourselves. That's where the true stories lie . . . but it's hard to work up the courage to write from those places (I'm an introvert too). =)
Congrats on all your books (I've loved every one of them and will continue to love your writing)!! And thank you again for your honesty and inspiration.
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For the second year running HRT will not contest the Australian GP after both cars failed to qualify and the stewards refused to grant an exemption.
In what proved to be a disappointing Saturday for the backmarker outfit, neither Pedro de la Rosa nor Narain Karthikeyan were able to post a lap within the 107 percent qualifying rule.
As such their fate was left in the hands of the Melbourne stewards.
They, however, ruled against granting the team an exemption.
"The stewards having considered all relevant material decide not to allow both cars to take part in the race in accordance with Article 36.1 FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations," said a statement from the stewards.
This is the second successive season in which HRT have missed the Australian Grand Prix.
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I was going to give up on this, because I don't really need a 5 year plan as such, but I'll just put down the few things that actually make up a definaitve time line of events:
Start Driving Lessons.
Pay off Credit Card.
Get Passport.
Pass Driving Test.
Buy Car.
Finish Paying Off Smaller Debts.
Finish Paying Off Larger Debts.
Buy House.
That's it.
Relationship related stuff doesn't belong in a "Plan".
Work and career stuff is more fluid and should reflect my continuing personal development, and is a more organic process.


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Best Caribbean Beaches for Snorkeling
Whether you call it snorkeling, free-diving or something else, there's no doubt, snorkeling is one of the most popular beach pass times throughout the world. So, of course, we all want to know what the best beaches are in the Caribbean for snorkeling—what better way to kick off a great Caribbean beach vacation then to embrace yourself in the beauty of the underwater world?
With hundreds of thousands of square miles of open water, finding that perfect spot in the Caribbean for a snorkeling excursion may seem like finding a needle in a haystack; Fortunately, there are so many great beaches for snorkeling in the Caribbean you're sure be almost always close to the action.
Grand Cayman's Best Beaches for Snorkeling
If you're visiting Grand Cayman, consider a snorkeling trip to beautiful Stingray City. Here you will find a 13 ft. dive or the ideal location for snorkeling to see dozens if not hundreds of stingrays that are actually tame enough to pet. The warm waters of the Caribbean await and are ideal for swimming and snorkeling in the area.
Another great place to snorkel in Grand Cayman is along the east end of Collier's Beach. The depth here ranges from 5 to 15 feet and there is a multitude of conch, tarpon, lobster and hundreds of schools of fish in the area so you're sure to see something awe inspiring. Snorkeling is best along the right side of the pier at Tortuga Club or to the left of the channel but try not to be within the center area of the channel as the current can be rather strong here making it difficult to snorkel.
St. Martin's Best Beaches for Snorkeling
If you're planning a visit to St. Martin, snorkeling is definitely top on the activities list. The best areas for snorkeling in St. Martin are along the French side of the island where the waters tend to be much calmer. Pretty much any beach along the French side of St. Martin is an excellent spot to slip into the water and discover the underwater sea life via snorkeling and mask. Most of the coastline of St. Martin is heavily managed by the French government and the fish and wildlife are protected which means you'll likely see a vast array of sea life when you snorkel in the area.
Bonairs's Best Beaches for Snorkeling
Located in the Dutch Antilles, and also one of the smallest of the islands, Bonairs is an excellent place for a Caribbean beach vacation, especially when snorkeling is on the agenda. The best place for snorkeling in Bonaire is just off shore at Klein Bonaire which is a small cay. You'll have to get their by boat because Klein is just off the mainland of the island of Bonaire but the short trip will be well worth it. Once arriving at the cay and sinking into the water you'll find a wealth of sea life including many species of coral and fish, and since the coastline of Bonaire is considered a marine park, the entire area is protected. Thanks to the protection that the island and the reefs are provided by the designation of the coastline as a marine park, there is an abundance of marine life off the coast that can easily be seen with snorkel and mask.


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Party politics or no, the September Senate hearings painted a grim picture of the agency. A retired New York priest who testified at the hearings described how he had been harassed by IRS agents for eight months over an alleged $18,000 tax debt, and all the while the service refused to show him his tax return. And a Bakersfield, California, woman wept as she described her 17-year ordeal with the agency over a tax bill owed by someone who had a name similar to her husband's. Senators also heard from an IRS agent who said "egregious tactics" were used by the agency "to extract unfairly assessed taxes, literally ruining families, lives and businesses, all unnecessarily and sometimes illegally."
On the last day of the hearings, acting IRS commissioner Michael Dolan apologized for the IRS' mistakes and promised to take immediate action to correct them. "The service takes these situations seriously, and we do want instances like these brought to our attention," he told the senators.
Not wanting to appear unreceptive to growing lawmaker and taxpayer demands for change, the White House recently said it had changed its position and would not oppose a House bill to overhaul the IRS. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Bill Archer (R-TX), passed in the House in November; the Senate is expected to consider its version of the bill in the spring.
Despite its apparent support, the White House says it will continue to work to improve the Archer bill. The legislation was made more palatable to President Clinton when Archer agreed to delete a provision that would have stripped the president of his power to hire and fire the IRS commissioner.
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Previous chapters of this report have identified gaps in our knowledge about how best to treat certain mental and/or substance-use (M/SU) problems and illnesses; how best to treat these conditions when the patient's and treating provider's resources and environments do not match those of the researchers developing the treatment; and how to ensure that evidence-based practices identified through research are applied uniformly to all those patients for whom they are appropriate. Filling these knowledge gaps will require that the finite available research dollars be used strategically and coordinated across funders. Also necessary will be a thoughtful approach to the more rapid generation of valid and reliable evidence of practical use to treating clinicians in their usual settings of care.
The numerous gaps in our knowledge about how to treat M/SU problems and illnesses encompass effective treatments, effective delivery of known treatments, and ways to improve care quality. A few examples of each of these knowledge gaps are discussed below.
Treatment of multiple conditions Despite the high degree of comorbidity of mental and substance-use conditions, as described in Chapter 5, and the great strides made in understanding the relationship between co-occurring mental and substance-use problems and illnesses, little is known about the etiology and temporal ordering of these comorbidities (SAMHSA, undated). There also is a substantial lack of knowledge about effective treatment for individuals with certain complex comorbidities, such as schizophrenia and concurrent mood disorders (Kessler, 2004) and comorbid general health conditions (Kane et al., 2003).


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Occupying a lovely spot overlooking Mfuwe Lagoon – a huge oxbow lake – Mfuwe Lodge is the flagship safari property of the Bushcamp Company. Historically this area has always been rich with wildlife, but being close the main gate also makes it a busier part of the park. With 18 chalets it is one of the larger properties in South Luangwa, and after extensive refurbishments in 2010 it is also one of the smartest and most modern.
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Mfuwe Lodge is quite grand and impressive; it's a plush lodge which is wonderful for some relaxing and pampering. However most people will only spend a few days at the start or end of their safari here – using it as a base to access the remoter and wilder bushcamps, which many will feel are more 'authentic' venues for a engrossing safari.
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Combine a bookmobile with a food truck and what do you get? The Penguin Book Truck — and for good measure, the Penguin Book Pushcart.
By combining the concepts of bookmobile and food truck, book-publisher Penguin Group (USA) recently introduced its first mobile bookstore. And just like a good book, there's a bonus inside: the Penguin Book Pushcart, which rolls out of the truck and down a ramp to make books even more accessible.
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Okay, maybe that is a slight exaggeration but there are a lot out wind turbines (particularly along I-65) and more popping up all the time.
Indiana Wind Farms
We get a lot of questions about Indiana wind farms because my husband was the wind farm whisperer. We live in a small town so everyone knows everything about everyone, don't'cha know.
My husband was often the "go-to" guy when it came to problems or questions about wind turbines.
Since there is so much interest in Indiana wind farms, I interviewed my hubby, Jeremy Nunemaker, for the low-down on these giant green energy producers.
What is an Indiana Wind Turbine
Indiana wind turbines are giant monsters of steel. How big are Indiana wind turbines? Those you see around I-65 in Northwest Indiana are around 300 feet tall. Each blade of an Indiana wind turbine is 120+ feet and weighs 7 tons. Yes, that's for each blade.
The wind turbine image to the top left may help you visualize the size of these. That is part of just one portion of the wind turbine and you can see how it dwarfs the lead truck! Many of these compose an Indiana wind farm.
A wind turbine is also tornado proof.
In 2010 and 2011, there weren't very many elevators and certainly no heating or cooling systems inside. The only way up is to climb! There are such things as wind advisories and those with wind turbine jobs were not allowed in the field when the wind reached 30 meters per second. Some Indiana wind turbines do have elevators but not the sort of elevator you are imaging–think something more along the lines of shaky and the opposite of stable.
Green Energy in IndianaYou'll hear people and companies boast that they are buying "green" power or energy however, they aren't buying the literal power that is created by a wind turbine. What they buy is, for accounting purposes, the amount of energy produced by a wind turbine.
So, the power produced by a wind farm in Indiana can be purchased by a company or organization in Florida or California. The actual power used by a location is produced by a power plant local to that area. The energy is essentially purchased from the Indiana wind farm.
How a Wind Turbine Works
Driving through Indiana, wind turbines may seem like they are being powered by something other than wind. Nope. Each wind turbine moves solely due to the wind. The speed is controlled so that the power is uniform. The speed is actually controlled by several factors, one of which is the pitch of the blades.
Each Indiana wind turbine monitors the wind and adjusts itself accordingly. This is why you will see an entire farm of wind turbines moving at the same time.
A turbine can only adjust it's rotation so many times before it has to unwind itself to prevent the wiring inside from winding too tightly. It can take 15 minutes for the Indiana wind turbine to make a full rotation.
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Hopefully this sheds a little light on Indiana wind farms.
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Chevron To Appeal Environmental Conditions For Wheatstone LNG
SYDNEY -(Dow Jones)- Chevron Corp. (CVX) said Friday it is appealing some conditions imposed on its proposed A$25 billion Wheatstone gas export project by Western Australia state's environment regulator.
San Ramon, Calif.-based Chevron said it won't publicly disclose the details of its appeal.
"We are confident that we can continue to demonstrate that the Wheatstone project can be developed in a manner that is environmentally responsible," a Chevron spokesman said in an e-mailed statement.
"Ultimately it will be the government's decision to give environmental approval to the project and we look forward to a timely decision by the State and Federal Ministers for the Environment," he said.
A final investment decision on the project's first two processing units with a combined annual capacity of 8.9 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas is still expected in the second half of 2011, Chevron said.
Chevron is the operator and 73.6% owner of Wheatstone, alongside minority partners Apache Corp. (APA), Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Co. and Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSB).
Wheatstone is Chevron's second major LNG project it is developing in Australia, after the A$43 billion Gorgon project offshore Western Australia.
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The first appearance of Pepper and Happy.
Happy Hogan and Pepper Potts join the cast, and Jack Frost is there to give them a COLD welcome! All part of the job when you work for Iron Man!
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A Ripp-Roaring Time Inc. Yarn
There are more than a half-dozen standout quotes in the dog-days-of-print examination by Gabriel Sherman in this week's New York magazine. Two of the zingers belong to Time Inc. CEO Joe Ripp and, in both cases, connect the company's august history with the disruptive challenges currently being sorted through.
"If you have a church and nobody shows up, it doesn't work so well," Ripp tells Sherman at one point, referring to the appointment of Norm Pearlstine as chief content officer and a new reporting structure that has removed the wall between church (editorial) and state (advertising). Later on, when the specter of company co-founder Henry Luce is brought up, Ripp has this to say:
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Our baby was frank breech from 36 weeks and I tried EVERYTHING to get him to flip - even the moxa/acupuncture, chiropractor and everything on spinning babies. We opted not to do the version though because it seemed risky with a low success rate.
We went ahead and scheduled the c-section for the 24th (tomorrow) and we found out yesterday at my weekly appointment that he flipped head down at 39w2d all on his own! So don't lose hope even if the version doesn't work! I had resigned myself to the c-section and accepted it and now it's cancelled! GL and I hope she flips!
a version could also lead to a c-section --- so prepare yourself that it could happen when you proceed with it because of all the movement and everything else that is going on it could lead to possible complications for the baby which, unfortunately could lead to that c-section you don't want.
My 1st daughter was breeched as well, however because of the risks my dr informed me about, I opted to wait until the very end to go through with it. I finally scheduled the version at 39 weeks and to find out she had turned on her own.
Good luck though in your procedure!
My doctor successfully moved my transverse DS at 37 weeks. It felt like forever while they were doing it but it apparently only was 1.5-3 minutes total. I was shocked when they told me how quick it was! I put my Bradley relaxation practice to use and did visualizations, deep breathing, and releasing all tension to get through the pain. (Yours may be longer, they have twice as far to push your baby around.)
After the version it took some time to get used to feeling LO in different places now. Every time he moved I was afraid he was turning back because he felt so different. I was supposed to walk lots after the version so his head would get down in my pelvis and engage. I was very hyperactive for a few hours after b/c of the meds.
This You Tube video helped me feel prepared: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AM6wDwTjmc
Overall, I felt fine right after it. I had some cramping and sensitive spots from the drs hands, but overall I was more comfortable than I'd been in a long time. Instantly most of the pain in my ribs and pelvis lightened up and I felt a huge release of pressure when he moved. (I'm thinking with a breech baby it may not feel that much different since baby is still capitalizing on the length of your body in that position.)


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For the first time since colliding with Adrian Beltre on April 11 in Kansas City, Jacoby Ellsbury hit in a group during live batting practice on Tuesday at Fenway Park as the Red Sox left fielder attempts to clear another hurdle in his return from a bruised left side. "We have talked about the progression," Red Sox manager Terry Francona said in announcing the plan before Tuesday's game.
Meanwhile, Francona said Mike Cameron's lower abdomen strain continues to feel better every day and the team could have a better idea of a timetable for a return by the end of the week. "Cam's really doing well," Francona said. "The intensity continues to build. We'll continue to monitor how quickly he's coming and we'll start talking to him more toward the end of the week what we feel is in his best interest but he's doing very well."
Francona indicated Clay Buchholz was not seriously injured and should make his next side session and start after taking a line drive off the foot in Monday night's win over the Angels. "He's a little tender," Francona said. "It's not going to get in the way of anything but he got hit pretty good."
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OXBORO — WEEI.com's Mike Petraglia and Chris Price preview the Week 16 battle between the 11-3 Patriots and 3-11 New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.
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Jackie MacMullen, ESPN Boston, talks with MFB about Rondo being traded to the Dallas Mavericks, and how this will have an effect on the Celtics rebuild process
How have the Celtics looked after a couple weeks? Could they be a playoff team? These questions and more...
Sam and Ben talk with Greg Dickerson about how fun this year's Celtics team is to watch as well Jeff Green trade ideas.
Mut, Rob, and Alex talk with former Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester. Jon talks about his experiences with free agency, what it would have taken to sign him to the Red Sox last season, and his experiences with fans since signing with the Cubs.
Mut, Rob, and Alex talk with newly signed Red Sox pitcher, Wade Miley. They talk about the story that came out about the D-Backs wanting him to switch to a gluten-free diet, and what he expects coming from the N.L. West to the A.L. East.
The boys are back at it, Mut, Rob, and Alex talk with former Red Sox pitcher and new Chicago Cub Jon Lester, they then talk with new Red Sox pitcher and ongoing consumer of gluten, Wade Miley.
Pierre joins the show to talk about the Bruins-Wild game, Bruins trade rumors, and the rest of the NHL.
Jack Edwards talks with Dale, Michael and Jerry Thornton and drops the bomb on us that based on how the standings look now, the Bruins could miss the playoffs this season.
Pierre joins the guys to talk about the Bruins and all things NHL
Curtis spoke with some nut jobs outside the courtroom.
The top stories of the day as recounted by Kirk Minihane.
Jeff Goodman discussed the Rondo trade.
Christian quizzes Lou and Tim on which songs were used for torture by the CIA, and Tim is upset he couldn't remember Team America: World Police
Adam Schefter, ESPN, joins MFB to discuss Jim Harbaugh rumors, Rex Ryan's future, and why the Patriots may be better served by not wraping up the number one seed in the AFC this week
Christian shares what he believes will be the three keys to this Sunday's game against the New York Jets
We check in with the playmaker, the hall of famer Michael Irvin for a look at the NFL and all things Patriots as they prepare to face the Jets.
Dale and Michael discuss the trade of Rajon Rondo, and whether it ultimately was a good deal for the Celtics.
We break down Rex and the Jets vs the Patriots with CSNNE's Tom E Curran
Kay comes into the show to try out for the textress role on the program. We learn about her favorite sports and fondness for Rajon Rondo.
Mikey, Mut, Lenny and Kerry Byrne are taling Patriots-Jets and the potential end of Rex Ryan's coaching career with the team.
Tonight marks 9 straight years of the Planet Mikey Show. We play some sound from the takeover which got Planet Mikey rolling .
Jen Royle joins the show to talk about The Taste and what its like working with amazing chefs and how her personality is going over with viewers.
What should Danny Ainge do with these Celtics? Is Anthony Davis the second best player in the NBA? Are the Warriors truly contenders?
Ryan Lambert of Puck Daddy joins DJ to discuss the "uncoachable(?)" Taylor Hall and revisit the Tyler Seguin trade. Ryan also shares his issues with how the Bruins are run.
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This story was absolutely captivating. I bought it for my son to listen to on our commutes to school, but found I was looking forward to listening to it just as much as he was. It is charmingly written, elegant and simple. It deals with solemnity and darkness with a gentle hand and weaves together the various threads of the tale neatly. It is simplistic for an adult's ears, but still immensely enjoyable, and my 8 year old loved it, asking for it to be put on the moment he got in the car. I would listen to it over and again simply for the amazing voices of the narrator - one never exhausted of hearing his voice and the clever use of different accents and overtones. This story was more performed than told, and it suited the tale well!
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The character of Kitty is one that I immediately liked and this had me hooked into the story right away. The narration is great - good pace, beautiful enunciation, and the voice is perfect for the spunky radio host - deep and smooth, but beautifully clear.
This book has a strong plot and is written with a simple, clear language that is a perfect foil to the characters. Definitely worth picking up, and a perfect summer listen!
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This series is a great listen, and I quickly picked up the rest after finishing this one. A great plot, fun characters and narration that portrays each well, and sets off the storyline without overpowering it, as some narrations can. Evie's evolution into something new and unique is wonderful to follow along with. I think the only complaint I can make about the series is that her own personality and character doesn't seem to evolve with her changes. I don't get a strong sense of why she is such a riveting character, outside of the simple "rule" that angels are drawn to her - and not all are. So it's a strange dichotomy.
I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys young adult-style fiction with a definite supernatural twist. I'd listen to this again.
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This enjoyable collection of 4 intertwined stories stand alone brilliantly, yet flow into each other just enough to immediately draw you into the next. The characters are realistically rendered and led me to want more - this is a great series to whet the appetite of zombie fans! I also found the short-story very convenient for busy lives! (just had to throw that in there!)
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CC Hunter takes her brilliant Shadow Falls series and focuses this time on Della, the vampire. After listening to the others and Katie's excellent narration of them, this followed int he same great path. The character of Della comes shining through and is so consistent with the past stories that it is easy to slip into her tale. She is abrasive and sometimes rude, yet her prickliness doesn't prevent one from liking her. A very enjoyable book!
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Jacky Faber comes to life once again with a whole new saga! Jacky and her school mates are trapped in the belly of a ship, and the zany adventures continue, despite most of them being confined to one room! It is a testament to the author's creativity that she can craft such a gripping tale with such limited scenery. The characters are all too human and very realistically portrayed. The story of course, isn't plausible, but that's what a great story is all about - making the impossible happen and pull you along in the tale! And well, with Jacky, anything could - and does - happen. A great continuation of a fantastic series. Don't miss it!
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I love it when the rest of the series holds up to the standards set by the first. The crazy antics of Jacky continue, and her ability to land in possible situations - and make them seem actually plausible - makes this a captivating novel! I was dubious on getting this one as the main description is so brief it seemed a cop-out, but don't be fooled - this book is so fantastic it doesn't need an elaborate introduction. Katherine rocks it like no one else can, and brings a vivid and entertaining story to messy, zany, heartwarming life!
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Start at the beginning of this series! This book is brilliant all by itself, but I really encourage readers to start with Kushiel's Dart. Jacqueline Carey has a brilliance that to me, is unparalleled in modern times. She crafts each sentence with an evocative mastery that is breathtaking. And out of her mind comes a parallel world that draws together elements of common cultures in a fantasy that is truly uncommon. Set aside prejudices and perceptions, and this book will pull you into a tale of political intrigue, impossible love, sacrifice, and the best villainess ever conceived (IMHO!).
And Anne Flosknik nails it. I wasn't sure about her as a narrator for my favourite book series, but her performance was exceptional!
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I really enjoyed this book - so much that I have the third in this series pre-ordered and can't wait for it's release! The tale is well-crafted and draws one in right from the beginning, and is very memorable. Perfect listen for a summer getaway!
"Excellent book with a great "Recipe"!"
This was a very easy listen, and one that was strangely realistic for a book about magic. The characters came across as authentic, with all their faults and appeal, and the story drew in just enough of the right elements - mystery, intrigue, romance and humour - to make for a satisfying treat! The narration was well done, and the two-recipe PDF was a lovely complement! I enjoyed that the setting was a bakery with a little bit extra.
"Too good to be true - and yet it is! Incredible1"
I ripped through this one, and then immediately picked up more of this series. I can't express just how terrific this book was - I have made others listen to the incredible performance by Katherine Kellgren. The story was fantastic all by itself, but the narration was what made this book and series come to life. The indomitable character of Jacky Faber is impossible not to like, with her sense of drama, showmanship, cleverness and unfailing loyalty. The descriptions of maritime life in the 1700's is vivid and believable, while the series of events Jacky tumbles through is so impossible, I just had to shake my head and enjoy the ride. And it's a wild ride - one you won't regret "hopping aboard" and joining Jacky in!
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The House and Senate will reconvene on Monday, May 5, 2014. This will be the last session week until after the May 20 primary. Here's what happened in Harrisburg this week:
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A number of Pennsylvania State Senators continue to push for legislation to eliminate school district property taxes in Pennsylvania. They would replace the lost revenues by increasing the statewide Personal Income Tax rate...more
We recently posted about the Legislature's recent amendment to the RPTL 458-a Alternative Veterans' Exemption. From what we have seen and heard, most school districts statewide have determined not to pass the law by March 1,...more
In December of 2013, the New York State Legislature expanded Real Property Tax Law ("RPTL") Section 458-a. As originally enacted in the 1980s, RPTL Section 458-a provided a partial exemption from county, city, town and...more
Our final Alabama SALT Alert of 2013 summarizes the major legislative, judicial, and administrative developments affecting Alabama taxpayers with respect to income, transactional, and property taxes so far this year. The 2013...more
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- Largest Banks Close to Meeting Mortgage Settlement Obligations
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SCA 3 seeks to amend the California Constitution relating to taxation by amending Section 4 of Article XIIIA, adding Section 4.5 to Article XIIIA, amending Section 2 of Article XIIIC, and amending Section 3 of Article XIIID,...more
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