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It is the end of the school year for most teenagers. It's a time to relax, enjoy evenings free from homework, and hold celebrations. Most kids handle this time in a healthy, risk-free fashion. However, with graduation, proms, and other parties, many kids get themselves into serious trouble and face major negative consequences, including injury and death.
Entire weeks of programming on television showing festivities during Spring Break have inspired teens to behave like college kids when they party. They learn that celebrations are associated with drunkenness, other substance use, risky games, flashing body parts, and sexual abandon. Prom and graduation often symbolizes "growing up" to teens and celebrations for these events "are supposed" to include similar behaviors in the minds of many teens. There is also a legacy about proms and graduation from books, movies, and talk from older relatives and friends, that this is a time to let loose.
It is very important for parents to know some of the facts about the dangers and what they can do to cut down on the chance that their children will get involved in the problems.
Across the country, the main concerns parents have relate to worries about partying and driving during this time of year. That concern is warranted. The number of drivers on the road greatly increases in the late spring and summer. Recently reported statistics indicate that teens spend nearly 1.5 more hours driving during a typical summer week than they do during the school year. An increased number of accidents goes along with that increase and a greater increase goes along with driving while under the influence of alcohol and other substances. When it comes to prom nights and prom weekends, statistics collected over two year periods find that 180 to 260 persons are killed in car accidents each weekend during peak times for proms and graduations. Over half to 60% of those deaths are associated with alcohol use. An unknown, but increased number of accidents are associated with other substance use, although the figures are not exact.
Parents in urban areas have to watch out too. Kids may be traveling late at night and early in the morning on public transportation and in parts of town where there are clubs and action, but also slightly more danger. They can be targeted for robbery through pick-pocketing or snatching purses and jewelry and confrontation.
However, as if car accidents and crime are not enough to worry about, other accidents happen more often during this time too; in particular, drowning increases. Pool parties, trips to the beach and other swimming spots can also be a problem if not handled carefully.
Finally, one more consideration for parents that is present throughout a teen's life is sexual activity. How a teen manages his or her sex life is always an important issue. Following family values about sexual activity and, if active with others, maintaining safe sex practices should be stressed at times of celebration especially. Some kids feel pressure to keep up with others, so that prom is the "big night". This can lead to many wonderful experiences if everyone agrees and all consequences are considered, but kids should also feel comfortable with the option of holding off. They can follow whatever guidelines and advice parents believe are important, but only if those topics are discussed.
So, these times of celebration are times for preparation for parents. It is important to get involved in talks with your kids. Give them some advice, give them some guidelines, and help make sure that they have the appropriate supervision. Letting them loose for long hours or for a few days with no check-in and no caring adult contact (even by phone) can put them at great risk. Take the time to prepare them with your expectations and have a schedule for contact so you know that they are safe and healthy. They can have some freedom and some privacy, but remember, they are often just leaving their teen years. They are still not quite adult in their thinking and judgment.
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- The fuels for problems, poor judgment and risky behaviors are substances that alter thinking and coordination. Alcohol and illegal drugs, especially marijuana, contribute to all of the concerns listed. Motor vehicle accidents, drowning, fights, unwanted or unsafe sex usually double in frequency when kids are under the influence.
- So, have frequent, brief talks with your kids about avoiding substance use during the celebrations. Make sure they are familiar with the effect of substances on their coordination, their thinking, and their judgment. Help them be clear how rapidly they can get stumbling drunk or high if they have had no previous exposure. And, make sure that they do not accept rides from people under the influence. Over 65% of teens say that they have ridden with a driver that they know had been drinking or using drugs. Don't let the next contact that you have with your child be in a hospital or police station or worse after you take the pictures and say have a good time.
- Supply transportation to parties. A trusted and responsible adult or a professional driver or bus may be the best way to go. Often these people know the roads better than teens, have more driving experience than teens, and are less likely to be distracted than teens. They are also going to be sober and not as likely to succumb to temptations or risk. However, make sure that the teens know that having a hired driver does not give them license to use substances. For some teens, knowing that they do not have to worry about driving leads them to engage in more substance use and letting themselves go.
- Do not supply the substances. Parents sometimes think that it is better for safety to make sure that they control the party and supply alcohol and, sometimes, even drugs to kids while the parents supervise the activities. After all, the kids won't be driving and you can make sure nothing terrible happens. However, teens and substances are not a good mix because substances are not handled very well by the adolescent brain. Teens get drunk and high much more quickly than adults. And, rarely are parents able to control such gatherings. With text messaging, cell phones, and other forms of communication, the word gets out. Many parents who have sponsored parties that they believed they could supervise have lost control of the situation when their house gets flooded with kids from all around town or other towns who have heard that some "cool" parents are supplying the fun. Recently, it is not infrequent that parents who supplied alcohol or drugs have been arrested and prosecuted. The police are cracking down all over the country and holding the suppliers responsible for any injury, accident, or crime that kids commit even hours after they have left a party where they have obtained substances. The idea that you are keeping kids safe does not make sense generally anyway because at least some of the kids will have driven there and will be driving away. Teens have a really hard time being the designated driver when everyone else is partaking of the substances.
- Consider your teen's risk for substance use. Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other impulse control problems are especially prone to temptation and use. However, anxious kids who experience some distress in social situations may be tempted to use substances to manage the parties in a more comfortable way. Families or teens that have had prior trouble with substances are also at risk. Make sure that you have even more careful talks and provide more supervision if you think your teens fall in these categories.
- Check to see if your teens' school support substance-free celebrations. Many schools host Project Graduation, a controlled all-night party that requires check-in and sign-outs. Such arrangements have resulted in significant reductions in substance related injuries and death in many towns. If the school does not sponsor such an event, check to see what it would take to do so.
- Swimming should always be supervised in some fashion. Kids should know rules about safe swimming and how they can watch out for each other. Having them familiar with ways to save someone who is in trouble is important. They should get familiar with the swimming spot to know how deep it is, so they don't dive right in, or know about tides and the strength of the rip tide. Rope or long sticks should be around to help someone in trouble. A discussion of these ideas can be quick and provide essential information. Pool gatherings should be considered carefully. For small gatherings, consider having an adult who is not swimming in the vicinity. For large gatherings, hiring a life guard is a lot less expensive than the psychological cost of facing a near drowning or drowning.
- Have some discussions about sexual activity with your kids. The "talk" that helps make sure that teens know how people reproduce is never enough. Kids want information throughout their teen years on how to manage sexual impulses and how to make decisions about sexual activity. Providing discussions about your family values and how you want your teens to manage their sexual maturity is essential. Helping them make decisions about whether or not to be involved in sexual activity is difficult, but goes a long way to comfortable, informed choices that stand up to peer pressure or the pressure of strong sexual urges. If your children are considering being sexually active with others, the discussions should include a check on their knowledge of safe sex practices. Also, remember that consensual sex can be regretful under some circumstances. Even if everyone is safe, partners that are engaging in sexual activity without completely clear agreements about the meaning of the sex or how it impacts their relationship sometimes experience a high level of social and psychological discomfort with the consequences. Either partner can feel used or stuck if they have not given some consideration to the days and weeks after intimate acts.
Of course, everyone should strive to have fun during this time of year. Parents need to keep informed of important risks. Taking a relatively short amount of time to talk to their teens to provide advice, listen to questions, and give guidance on what actions are expected of their children can make certain that these celebrations are full of joy.


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I've been thinking about Christmas decorating since July because it's been so hot here!
FYI..Amazon still has a lot of their Christmas ornaments on sale from last year. I'm buying now to save some money. I need ideas for ornaments. First, some of the round ornament, from small to large, are called "Christmas Balls." Why? I know they're shatterproof but why call them balls instead of ornaments? This year I want to decorate more with ornaments. I put some in my glass jar on the kitchen counter. But I want more ideas. Can you all post pictures of how you decorated with ornaments that aren't on the tree? Join in for any other Christmas talk! |
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- Posted by purplemoon (My Page) on Sat, Sep 4, 10 at 15:04
Oak, head for our Christmas Inspiration albums. All sorts of ornament ideas there for you. The link opens to the Christmas Trees but there are six sub albums on the left. What you want will be in one of them I think. Nice to see you here again by the way. |
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Karen, I looked through those last year but I'm trying to find specific pictures of how people decorate with bulbs without looking at each picture in the album. It would save me time. I think I'll just do a websearch on how to decorate with Christmas Ornaments. |
- Posted by purplemoon (My Page) on Sat, Sep 4, 10 at 16:52
A lot of the photos I find for our albums come from me web browsing on sleepless nights. I go to google and type in something like Christmas ornament display pictures, then the gallery comes up with all the thumbnail photos of that subject. Meanwhile, I checked our Misc. Christmas album to see what I had in there. Ornaments hung from chandeliers, in bowls, hung in windows or from ceilings (small tacks and fishing line). Small ones glued to a picture frame, the ornament ball wreath that is supposed to be so easy to make. I plan to try one of them this year. Here is one photo in the album that I like a lot. hugs, Karen |
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Oak, I don't have any pictures, but I'm glad you started this post and am anxious to see what others might have to share. OA |
Oldalgebra, I did buy an Ornament Tree for my "Victorian" room, but now I can't decide what ornaments to put on it that won't cost a bundle! We built on a year and a half ago, so this is really the first year I've had time to plan on decorating in a much larger space. That's why I'm so gung ho on getting started. lol |
- Posted by luvstocraft (My Page) on Sat, Sep 4, 10 at 19:59
Karen, I really like those ornament ball topiaries in that pic you shared. Those colors would work for Fall too, wouldn't they? Oakleyoak, don't forget about the stacked plates. Ornaments look really good on those as well as in cloches and bowls. And I love how they look added to garlands of greenery. One of my favorite things is to use red ones in clusters of three to look like berries on the garland. Luvs |
- Posted by purplemoon (My Page) on Sat, Sep 4, 10 at 20:33
Oak, you can often find nice ornaments at thrift stores. Also shopgoodwill.com has a section for holiday stuff and I've gotten great buys there. Hobby Lobby has big sales this time of year on Christmas stuff. Even the dollar stores often have pretty ornaments. Etsy.com is another place to check, I just bought some special ornaments for my grown son's football team tree in fact. This time of year you can still find good buys, in another month things will cost more. I can't wait to see your Victorian decor. I know I will love it. |
Luvs, can you be more specific on the three red ornaments thing? Do you place them on a garland? Because I'm thinking about hanging ornaments from the garland on the mantel. What is the best color of ornaments for that? I have a 3 tiered plate stand in the kitchen, so that would be a nice place to put ornaments. My favorite decor piece I have is an ornament wreath I bought from QVC when it was on sale. It's gorgeous! Believe it or not, Macy's online is a great place to buy ornaments, especially after Christmas when they really slash the prices. |
- Posted by luvstocraft (My Page) on Sun, Sep 5, 10 at 11:13
Yes, I just put three ornaments on the same hook if using the little ones (just wire three together for big ones) then space them along the garland. I use red to look like berries. Great for along a mantle or around a door or window. Also remember that big bows always look wonderful along with other decorations too, not too pricey if you use those 40% off coupons. Lots of how to's on the net for making your own. I know you're going to have lots of fun decorating your new space. Luvs |
- Posted by jeannespines (My Page) on Sun, Sep 5, 10 at 16:18
Can't find a pic of it right now...but I used to put a "chicken wire basket with a wire handle on my buffet...spray painted it a "bronze" color & then loaded it with the colors that PMoon posted above ... bronze & cream ...held about 12 of the big balls...& looked simple, but beautiful! Jeanne S. |
Karen I love that vignette and it wouldn't be too difficult either. I've always liked the wreaths made with ball ornies and Eddie Ross made a nice one - link below. I've never made one altho have thot I might several years. I've been downsizing Christmas decor for the last few years altho have already started a list of some things I might do. I usually decide on colors I'll use and a 'sort-of-theme'. Last year was rustic/crafty using browns, greens, and blues, and always metallics and cream/white. One year I did lime greens and blues. I'd like to do pink and purple some time but don't feel like buying all new ornaments when I have so many. Will likely do a variation of the colors I have altho have been tempted to do all silver and white so may try that. My decorating is more embellishing decorative accessories I have instead of using a lot of specific Christmas themed items which I've mostly given away. I often use various sized balls in apothecary jars, glass bowls, on trays, and always attach many to a coniferous or metallic garland on my mantle shelf. Often mingle white mini-lights with the balls. Here's part of my mantel which shows balls in an apothecary and decoupaged balls on the mantel as well as hanging from the picture rail above. Picture looks to be a terrible quality, good thing I have a new camera! This is a tray full of decorations and some balls on my kitchen sideboard. Here's a bowl full of balls and ornaments that I used early in the Christmas season, then 'retired'. I sometimes just throw (not literally!) some of my art glass ball collection in a bowl or on a tray and put some mini-lights with them so they glow thru the glass balls. Don't have a pic. |
Here is a link that might be useful: eddie ross' wreath
- Posted by purplemoon (My Page) on Sun, Sep 5, 10 at 23:19
LG, that tray full of decorations is GORGEOUS! It has to be in our Inspiration album! The Misc one is where I put stuff like this. In case you missed a post I did last night, on the Autumn decor thread, I got a bunch of pix uploaded to our albums. Added half dozen or so to the Cloche album, and the Thanksgiving-Fall album. Plus a few to the Christmas Misc one. Oak, here's one of the gals tiered-plates from last year with ornaments. (there's also an album just with stacked plates by the way). hugs, Karen |
- Posted by purplemoon (My Page) on Mon, Sep 6, 10 at 1:08
I was browsing shopgoodwill.com looking at decorations and then I jumped over to figurines and saw this neat porcelain Eng Pointer! They mistook it for a Dalmatian in the subject line. But it looks like a nice piece and in good condition. Price starting low too! hugs, Karen |
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GORGEOUS tray....I love the bronzes and hope to find some on sale pretty soon. Your plates are lovely Karen. I just sent a set of those to Canada with my DS SO. She was tickled to get them and I sent her a link to your album of "stacked plates". |
Thanks for the pictures! I also love the bronze. I ordered some very large pinecones (I may have mentioned it above, lol) that I'm going to spraypaint a goldish bronzed color. I love the stacked plates above, that would go perfectly in my kitchen! |
- Posted by calicocat1967 (My Page) on Thu, Sep 9, 10 at 10:10
I love bronze/gold/brown for Christmas. Here is a picture of my tree last year in my sitting room. The tree is a antique gold tinsel. Kim |
- Posted by purplemoon (My Page) on Thu, Sep 9, 10 at 19:36
Gosh Kim, what a pretty tree. With those colors, it could go up in the Fall and be perfect! Its wonderful. hugs, Karen |
I'm trying hard not to think about Christmas until after Oct but you all made it difficult and I just "HAD" to peek in on this thread and it got the wheels to turning.lol I've chosen my color scheme for this year (it changes from year to year) but that was as far as I seemed to get once we decided to have a wedding instead. Lucky: Your sideboard was fabulous! Karen: I constantly oogle the creativity that everyone has with the stacked plates but I'll be darn if I've been able to find a set of them anywhere. *sigh*. Kim : Your tree was absolutly stunning! |
- Posted by dreamgoddess (My Page) on Fri, Sep 10, 10 at 9:36
Milosmom, the stacking plates Karen posted are ones that I did last year. I found them at Old Time Pottery in Mobile. I've also found them in Walmart in Mobile, but the plates were sold separately. Luckygal, I agree with the others...that tray full of ornaments is gorgeous! Do you happen to have another photo of it without the candlelight? I'd love to see exactly how you decorated it. Is it just ornaments or is there greenery on it also? |
- Posted by oldalgebra (My Page) on Fri, Sep 10, 10 at 10:22
Yes, LG, I'm with Dreamgoddess. I'd love to know just what sort of goodies you've nestled all around the candles. That is a gorgeous display. |
MM I just bought a set of really pretty glass stacking plates for a friend, at Macy's. They were in the housewares department and I think they were under the Martha Stewart label. HTH Karen really has some pretty decos in those albums. She works hard to keep those up to date and I thank her!! |
Thanks for the nice comments on my tray arrangement which was really the 'leftovers' from decorating and things I had. Anything that was gold, silver, clear, or white. My theme was rustic and refined so the candles are a dull color and the raffia added. I just contained everything in my huge black painted wooden tray. That's the only pic I have but I've perused it and think I've ID'd most things I used: ~tan tapers and white tealight candles in various glass holders and hurricane tied with natural raffia One tip I can give is that I always buy white tealights at Ikea as they are good quality and sold in bags of 100 for only a few dollars. I had my DH paint the metal part of the tealight (he turned them upside down and sprayed them gold). They look better when I need a bit of glitz at the holidays. When they burn down I just remove a new tealight from it's holder and pop it into the gold one. |
- Posted by christmascandy (My Page) on Fri, Sep 10, 10 at 13:27
Milosmom, I have seen the stacked plates in clear and a blush color at Ross. You can also create them using 3 graduated size plates and separate them with bowls, flat candleholders, even small boxes, as the decor usually covers the stacking portion. Beautiful decor as always ladies!! TFS, |
- Posted by lynninnewmexico (My Page) on Fri, Sep 10, 10 at 16:34
- Posted by purplemoon (My Page) on Sat, Sep 11, 10 at 0:42
The infamous stacking plates are usually found at Target Online. Only online, there. Tho I once saw some in Ross. The topper is a Sundae cup from Walmart. hugs, Karen |
- Posted by purplemoon (My Page) on Sat, Sep 11, 10 at 0:58
This topic made me realize that I need to buy some clear glass bowls! Lots of inspiration here, thanks! |
- Posted by oldalgebra (My Page) on Sat, Sep 11, 10 at 6:44
Thanks to everyone for the Christmas Ornament display tips. Karen, the lightened picture does help to see individual pieces on LG's tray. I'm going to have to try something similar for the holidays. I feel a Thanksgiving vignette coming on. Lynn, I sure like that iron bowl you have in the last picture. |
- Posted by lynninnewmexico (My Page) on Sat, Sep 11, 10 at 13:19
OA, thanks. It's footed and I got it at HL a number of years ago. It didn't come with the glass bowl in it; I got that someplace else, but it's just a simple one used by florists for centerpieces. |
Keep the pictures coming, I've created my own Christmas Inspiration album. My Ornament Tree arrived yesterday and I can't wait to use it! It's a bronze color with some ornate work on it. Very pretty and not expensive! |
- Posted by luvstocraft (My Page) on Sat, Sep 11, 10 at 17:04
Lynn, I think you shared some pics of decor you hadn't shown us before. I really like your silver trees, very pretty. Karen, thanks for giving us a better view of the tray. It looks so pretty with the candles lit and all those goodies on it. Oakleyoak, your new tree sounds great, will look forward to seeing pics of it. Luvs |
- Posted by paintingfool (My Page) on Sun, Sep 12, 10 at 11:43
We decorate with pinecones (which are all over the grounds here) and magnolia leaves which can be sprayed gold or white, and branches. Small pinecones that are sprayed with a metallic bronze or copper paint are beautiful in a big bowl. The inexpensive shatterproof balls are wonderful hanging from garland when you put them on longer hooks and then place the garland over the window or attached to the mantel. I think CHIJIM had photos of some he did (PM probably has it in the album). I have bought a lot of decorations over the years (enough to fill the storage shed of 12'x12') but my favorites are those incorporated in with my everyday decor. And I love branches when sprayed white, you can put them over the mirror in the bathroom with ornaments and beads hanging from it or on the mantle. Gosh I can hardly wait to start decorating - for me it will start the end of October since I need a good four weeks to get everything out (I host a party the first week in December). |
- Posted by kathleen_li (My Page) on Sun, Sep 12, 10 at 16:49
Lordy, you gals are way ahead of me! And such beautiful displays! Still summer here! |
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We have standard red oak flooring in our 1950's ranch house. We are adding about 600 sqft and would like to continue the same flooring. In our area there are many houses being razed and many are offering their old floors for great prices (like $1.00sqft) but I am wondering what the risk is in getting those planks. Any experience on what to look for? We are in the SF Bay area - and would appreciate any recommendations on flooring contractors that can help us with this.
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I have been reading some of the posts on how to repair wood and could use some help. I know that refinishing the whole door is probably the best solution but since there is a chance that scratching may occur again, I decided that refinishing should be done annually versus monthly. (Trying to keep my humor. Door was installed last month.)
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- Posted by sawdust_maker (My Page) on Sun, Aug 12, 07 at 11:56
The dog gets excited at the door, does he? Yes, you can use a Q-tip with some stain, then apply a top coat, but I don't know how good it will look. My gut says if you are not sure if you can do this, then you probably don't have the finishing skills to do it well. I would suggest practicing on a scrap piece of wood. Stain it, finish it, then scratch it similarly. If you can repair these scratches to your satisfaction, then go ahead. But rather than a Q-tip, use an artist's brush. You might also consider the wax sticks they sell for repairs. Blend the wax to get a color match. John |
I can't see scratches but I'll take your word for it. Often the problem with factory applied finishes is that they are colored and the color of the wood is in the finish and when the finish gets scratched you can really see it. I would try to find a stain the color of the door and using an artists' brush ( Q-tips are hard to control) try to color just the scratches. At some time you probably will have to refinish the whole door... Linda C |
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I think you might want to work on dissuading the dog from doing this before you bother fixing it. I'm sympathetic to how difficult that can be (I have a beagle that hates the mailman with the fire of a thousand suns) but there's no point in fixing it if it'll be undone next week. You might be able to fix it reasonably well once or twice, but it's not feasible to do it over and over again. |
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sawdust maker, I am actually pretty handy. My family used to call me "Kelly Vila, this old townhouse" because I was a big DIYer in my last house. My question was more of "will this work? versus can I do it?" Thanks for the reply on the artist brushes. I know I have some of them around. The wax sticks sound like a great idea, too. linda, the good news is that it is not a factory finish. It was stained by a painter a month ago and he left me some stain for the door and the staircase. (The scratches are on the right on the lower half. I seem them very clearly in person. lol.) kmealy, thanks for the link. That is a great website. jon, sorry that you can relate. Hopefully, this will not happen very often. I usually keep the dogs in the lower level but I did not secure the doggie gate very well. We had a scratching incident on the old door but that was about four years ago. Thanks for all the replies and advice. Here is a pic of the devil. He looks like he feels bad doesn't he? |
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- Posted by sawdust_maker (My Page) on Sun, Aug 12, 07 at 20:05
As long as you have a careful touch, those scratches are not terrible. I was sure they were the work of a dog. Before you do the repair, can you find a way to dissuade the devil from repeating his work? Dog training on these things is sometimes difficult. Our own little devil has her days too. I'd definitely recommend a test piece. This will tell you what works best, and give you some practice to get it right. I'm a bit worried that even if you stain them to the right color and refinish, there will still be an obvious scratch. Filling them with a wax stick will help, but it can take some play to get the right color, and a scratch that crosses a grain line might be tougher to obscure. John |
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linda c, LOL! sawdust maker, He has been to 28 obedience classes. He is a work in progress. I got him from the MN Wisc Collie rescue. He was found living in the woods living with another dog (apparently dumped.) When I got him he was a wreck. I couldn't even take him for a walk beacuse he had such bad panic attacks. Took a month before we could get around the block. If someone comes over, he will hide in his kennel until they leave. BUT first, he tries to scare them away by barking. He is a good dog in his own way. I think I am going to try the wax stick. At some point, I will have it totally refinished. Thanks for your help! |
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Many of the barn-stormingly addled plot's best moments come when these posers are unmasked - there's rarely much rhyme or reason involved, so it's all about the gore, and the modellers rip and tear at their handsome creations with satisfying gusto. But the game's real silicon stars aren't the ones you least suspect. Their clattering skinless cousins out-class them every step of the way.
With human enemies, Binary Domain would have been merely an accomplished rollercoaster built from used parts. "Gears of War!" growls the shooty stuff, slapping its mighty thigh, and "Resident Evil!" chorus the setpieces and QTEs. But the second you turn one of your immaculate grey guns on something, the comparisons flake and shatter like aged plastic. There are many breeds of scraphead in Binary Domain - wailing riot police, Monster Bikes, postering ninjas and Incredible Hulkatrons to name a few - but they're all designed around one principle: you can blow them apart limb by limb.
Blitzing foes elaborately rather than efficiently gets you extra credits to spend at upgrade booths. More importantly, it changes the target's behaviour. Slice a bot's legs away in a shower of ripped chrome, and it'll drag itself to the nearest weapon and resume firing, or grab your ankle and toggle self-destruct. Pop its head off, and it'll spray wildly at comrades. Binary Domain's masterstroke is applying Capcom's infamous reliance on boss weak-points to an entire enemy roster, and that's a trick that keeps paying dividends throughout a delightful range of scenarios - train car shoot-outs, sewer runs, repeat battles with pesky white juggernauts and quasi-minecart episodes in which you blast glowing switches to progress.
Less masterfully but without serious fallout, the game attempts to bring Mass Effect's squadmate loyalty system to the level of firefights. The results are comic, mainly because the people you're schmoozing include an iPod version of Lumiere the Candlestick and a British secret agent who's never seen a James Bond film. They're also broken: all you need do to elevate trust to "sexytimes" level is smash things good and agree with whoever's speaking, using a brainless array of voice commands ("I love you", "damn", "you fool") if you absolutely must.
There's a multiplayer component to push play hours into double digits, but maps and unlocks are thin on the ground and the modes are a familiar bunch - co-op wave defence, various flavours of objective capture and no-frills deathmatch. Modern Warfare addicts will probably bounce off. This is very much a single-player pick, and the game Terminator wishes it could be.
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The Women's Hiking Medium Crew Sock by Smartwool. This all-purpose three-season outdoor sock was designed for rugged day hikes or moderate backpacking. Arch brace holds the sock in place and adds additional support. Flat-knit toe seam keeps you comfortable throughout the day.
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Since I am a hiker, I am very picky on the garments and gears.I purchased this socks since I know how well Smartwool makes the socks.I like this socks because it is very soft so my feet feel great and thick enough to give good cushion.It is warm as well.Great!If you haven't tried this, you better try~!
I have used these socks everywhere from hiking the "W" in Chilean Patagonia to trekking through the Australian wilderness, and they do a good job of keeping your feet warm, while providing your feet with comforting cushiness. That, and they're a (relatively) pretty color :).
Warm, comfy, shrunk just a tad in the dryer. These keep my feet warm and delicious. I've put these through the paces on cold wet days and my feet (both of them) were happy. If you're looking for socks that will go the extra mile for you, then these are it!
I bought these for my wife because all of her socks suffered from cheapitis. Upon wearing them over the course of a cold winter day she said, "These are the greatest, warmest, most comfortablest socks I have ever worn." The way to a man's heart is through his stomach, apparently the best way to a women's heart is through awesome socks.
I bought this sock for a hiking trip in Yosemite. They are super comfy and do not retain any sort of smell. They are nice and thick, so they prevented any blisters on my feet. Plus, they are a super cute purple! Great product, recommended for any hiking trip- from a day trip to a few weeks!
I am definitely a sock person and have found a new favorite. These are great for hiking in the colder months and I have gotten multiple wears out of them on the trail without them stinking up the tent! They have some cushion which makes them a pleasure to wear off the trail as well!
For the five years, I've bought a three or four pair of these every year for christmas. This year, the tradition will end. Currently have over twenty pair, and they are all still performing flawlessly. I'll be interested to see if they make last an entire decade. Kudos to Smart Wool for the best all around sock available to man. Money might not be able to buy love, but it can by a hell of a pair of socks, and that's the next best thing.
I just got these sock and I must say they are awesome. They are thicker than I expected which I like. They are very cushion-y and warm. These may be the most comfortable socks I've ever owned. My only quip is that some of my shoes are a little snug because the socks are so thick.
I do a lot of backcountry field work as a wildlife technician and the only socks I'll take anymore are smart wool. They are tough, the pairs I currently own I've had for over 2 years and only one sock (not one pair, one sock) shows any wear at all. They come in great colors, keep my feet warm even if they are wet and if you get the lighter pairs are even good for summer work. Plus they look great! My mom thinks I"m crazy to pay this for socks, but when they last through hard daily use year after year they are more then worth it.


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We received an early snowfall before Thanksgiving...Garden treasures stand out in the snow. ENJOY! Bear Hugs! Kirk
My old wheelbarrow... My old pump and wagon wheel... Heavy, cobalt glass ornaments...I'm experimenting with leaving these out this year... An old, garden bench... My eagle, blue bowling ball and bottle tree in the background... An old milk can... A bird house with wind spinners... The bird house is made from recycled materials... |
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Kirk, your pictures are beautiful. You could frame every one of them. Marylee |
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so beautiful! You are an excellent photographer. I can't decide if I'm jealous of your snow or relieved that ours went away. It really is beautiful, as I like to remind myself while I'm shoveling. tfs Kathy |
Snow is so serene when untouched, perfect background for all your GJ projects, the blue is so nice in winter. Great pics! Jan |
- Posted by jeannespines 4 (My Page) on Tue, Dec 6, 11 at 22:52
All your GJ looks even lovelier in the snow(white)! Esp all your cobalt blue ... hope it makes it thru the Winter for you...I left mine out last yr (blue bottle fence) & this yr I've left that cobalt blue hummer feeder (w/cork put in the garage shed)...I'm hoping it will be good...it hangs on a shepherd's hook in the tall grasses out the bedroom window. Love the wind spinners, too...they sure looks pretty in the snow...as does everything...full wheelbarrow, bench, all of it! TFS, Kirk & your photos are beautiful! Jeanne S. |
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Everything looks so pretty in the snow. I had to laugh at your eagle though....he looks thoroughly disgusted that he has snow on his feathers! |
I love your photos! Things look soooo good with the snow. However, I am glad it's you with the snow and not me-LOL It is going to be 33 degrees here tonight.... |
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The popular Greek Island of Rhodes is the location for the affordable 4-star Amphytrion Boutique Hotel which offers modern accommodation to singles through to families and friends in the centre of Rhodes town, whether visiting for leisure or on business. There are 82 contemporary rooms available at the Amphytrion Boutique Hotel over 6 floors, from which you can enjoy a breakfast buffet and meal options at the onsite restaurant, cafeteria refreshments and a friendly bar. Soak-up the sun at the swimming pool and terrace and perhaps workout in the fitness room to keep in trim. The Amphytrion Hotel is a value 4* accommodation which is ideally situated to enjoy the amazing sites of Rhodes Town and around the island.
Getting to the hotel: Rhodes Diagoras International Airport is 14 km from the Amphytrion Boutique Hotel.
Local tips: Only 300m from the old town of Rhodes; 800m from the beach; and 1.3km from the port.
Please note: There are several steps in the property which may be difficult for those with walking difficulties.
Food, drink and entertainment: Main restaurant serves an American breakfast buffet and offers dining options, a cafeteria serves lighter fare, snack bar, relaxation and TV lounges and refreshments in the bar.
Sport, games and activities: Swimming pool, sun terrace with sun beds and umbrellas, and a fitness room. The nearest golf course is 23km.
Additional: 24 hour Front Desk services, housekeeping, WiFi internet access, meeting rooms with A/V equipment available, safe boxes, iron available and further standard reception services.
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We would like to use collaborative writing to write a short story about a wonderful fictitious trip through Europe.
We sent a few projects about our last holidays to French friends.
We hope you like them :)
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Happy Easter for our Twin partners!!!
Look at the photo. It is our Easter exhibiotion at our school. Our pupils make Easter decoration. :))
Have a good time in Easter!
The best wishes!
Polish team.
Our friends from France,
Thank you very much for your works. I have taken a phpto of them.
We will send you ours soon.
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Hello friends,
we have uploaded
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a game for our Earth.
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You can play it in your class too.
Many wishes for the Easter!!!
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Reviewed 30 Minute Shepherd's Pie
Jul 29, 2011 in Food Network Community Toolbox on FoodNetwork.com
"I think this is a good base recipe, but it could do with some improvements to increase the taste.
I sauteed chopped celery, carrots and onions at first and added some garlic before adding the ground beef.
While the beef was cooking, I added a handful of parsley and oregano. I also added some freshly cracked pepper and some red pepper..."


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Seal Slaughter Starts Today!
This is it, people. If you haven't written to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee yet, today is the day. Not only did Canada's annual seal slaughter start today, they've actually increased the quota of seals that can be slaughtered. This means that seal killers can legally bash in the heads of up to 338,200 seals in the coming weeks. That's right—the world's biggest marine mammal slaughter just got bigger.
If you need a refresher course in just how disgusting the seal slaughter is, watch this video:
That's what the Canadian government has the unmitigated gall to call "humane." I kid you not.
Help stop this senseless massacre. Click here and here for a list of easy actions you can take for seals today. And please encourage your friends, family, and everyone you see on the street to do the same.
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i think it is so sickning what people do to animals these days. Just watching the video made me want to vomit…
its a terrible way for animals to be killed. and how could anyone not be disturbed by all of the blood. now licensed hunting in the US seems to be okay to me. there are limits and regulations Animals kill and eat eachother. its part of life. but these men are not after food they cant honestly call this a sport and there is honestly nothing being gained from it. They get paid to run outside find and then beat a harmless animal to death. sadly there are those who dont care and those who even ENJOY the power they have over the seals. some people dont care about animals at all or other people for that matter. honestly the way people are raised has a serious effect on the way they see the world its a shame not everyone learns to respect animals or people for that matter. if you can take an innocent life and feel fine about it there is a serious problem.
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What will be unveiled at Walt Disney World over the next 2 years..........
Adventurers Outpost, new indoor Mickey-Minnie meet-up, Discovery Island at Disney's Animal Kingdom: Spring 2013.
A Pirate's Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas, interactive game at Magic Kingdom's Adventureland: "Coming soon," says last week's press release, although the blog post in April says "summer."
Wilderness Explorers, interactive game at Disney's Animal Kingdom: "in a few weeks" (as of interview on April 26).
Starbucks at Main Street Bakery in Magic Kingdom: early summer.
Starbucks at Fountain View in Epcot: midsummer.
California Grill reopens atop Disney's Contemporary Resort: late August/early September 2013.
Princess Fairytale Hall, royal meet-and-greet at Magic Kingdom: fall 2013. ("In plenty of time for the holidays," says Walt Disney World President George Kalogridis.)
Introduction of FastPass+ and MagicBand: "later this year" Kalogridis says.
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, roller coaster at Magic Kingdom: spring 2014.
Festival of Fantasy, parade at Magic Kingdom: spring 2014
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Edith Marie Lasater, 92, formerly of Atlanta, passed away Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in a local health care facility.
She was the first secretary for the Cleveland Community Concert Association and a former member of the Cleveland Music Club.
She was known for her association within advertising circles and WQXI Radio in Atlanta and CBS Radio representatives. She worked in the accounting department, and then was made a troubleshooter for six radio stations. When Esquire Inc. bought WQXI, she became office manager. She later joined Edward Petry & Co. Inc., the original radio station representative, and then went to CBS Radio representatives where she was senior sales assistant. She retired from CBS to return to her hometown of Cleveland to take care of her only sister, who later passed away.
She was an active member of American Women in Radio and Television. She served on various committees, as historian and later as a director for three terms. She worked tirelessly when the local chapter of AWRT hosted international broadcasters who visited Atlanta. She was hospitality chair for the national convention of American Women in Radio and Television in Atlanta and was recognized as performing a superb job in that capacity.
She was a member of Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church in Atlanta.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bascom and Elizabeth Clayton Lasater, and her sister, Eva Lasater.
Survivors include cousins: Dewayne and Judy Hooper, Patsy Carroll, Brad Evans, Max and Bobbie Jean Clayton, Dale and Donna Evans and Wendell and Jean Clayton, all of Cleveland, and Bill and Vicki Evans of Nashville; special friends: Elbert and Alma Ruth Schrader of Cleveland, Derrick Moore of Louisville, Ky., and Stephen Lautner and Darry Martin, both of Atlanta.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Dr. Thomas E. Leland, senior pastor, University Baptist Church, Charlottesville, Va., officiating.
Interment will follow in Hilcrest Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, prior to the service.
We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Lasater family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.


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I was watching Must-Do Disney 2011, and there was a new theme song....
What is it called and where can i get it?
YOMD Music is from live action Peter Pan- Flying, on iTunes
WWYC is Celebrate You By Corbin Blue (Is That How You Spell It :/)
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