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The game is Kingdom of Solomon. Before you think, "O great a Bible-themed game, this is not going to be pretty", hear me out. This is a worker placement game for two to four players and takes about an hour to play. The goal is to build Solomon's Temple. You do this by using your six workers and placing them on a map (consisting of mostly modern day Israel, but also contains other countries within the region, most notably Lebanon), or there are several special locations you use, and finally you can place them in any building you have constructed. The point of doing this is to collect resources, special abilities, fortune cards, and victory points. You will then use the resources you collected order to build buildings that give you victory points and special abilities that only you can complete. You can also build part of the temple and collect a high priest token or gain victory points. If you have the most high priest tokens, you have the privilege of another special ability and you score an additional twenty victory points at the end of the game. The game ends when the temple has been built or someone has built all of their buildings. At the end of the game, the player with the most victory points will be the winner.
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Kingdom of Solomon is a solid worker placement game. It is also probably the best Bible/Torah- themed game that I have ever played (and growing up in church I played a lot of them). The game was fairly easy to learn with a small, concise rulebook. I don't think this is a good game for non-gamers as it is very strategy driven, and some of the concepts might be hard to pick up on right away. Even so, the game runs very smoothly, and is pretty self explanatory throughout the game. If you do come along a snag, the rulebook is easy to access. That being said, I did feel that Kingdom of Solomon was missing something. I can't put my finger on it, but I think that an expansion to this game would be well served. I could easily see adding an additional player, and more building and fortune cards.
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How to Create a Variable in Java
Variables are one of the most important concepts in computer programming. They store information such as letters, numbers, words, sentences, true/false, and more. This will give you an introduction into using variables in Java. It is not intended as a complete guide, but as a stepping stone into the world of the computer programmer.
1Create a simple Java program. An example is provided called Hello.java :
public class Hello { public static void main(String[] args) { System.out.println("Hello World!");
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2Scroll to a place where you want to insert the variable. Remember: If you place a variable in the main class, you can reference it anywhere. Choose the type of variable you need.
- Integer data types : Used to store integer values like 3, 4, -34 etc
- byte
- short
- int
- long
- Floating Point data type : Used to store numbers having fractional part like 3.479
- float
- double
- Character data type: Used to store characters like 's', 'r', 'g', 'f' etc
- char
- Boolean data types : Can store either of the two values: true and false
- boolean
- Reference data types : Used to store references to objects
- Array types
- Object types like String
- Integer data types : Used to store integer values like 3, 4, -34 etc
3Create the variable. Here are examples of how to create and assign a value to each type.
- int someNumber = 0;
- double someDouble = 635.29;
- float someDecimal = 4.43f;
- boolean trueFalse = true;
- String someSentence = "My dog ate a toy";
- char someChar = 'f';
4Understand how this works. It is basically "type name = value".
5Protect variables from being edited later, optionally, by adding "final type name" between the parentheses in the second line of your code (public static void main).
- final int someNumber = 35; Adding the 'final' here means that the variable 'someNumber' cannot be changed later
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- Each variable in a program must have a unique name or you'll bump into errors.
- In Java, all lines of instructions must end in ;
- Different variables can have the same name in certain circumstances. For example: A variable inside a method can have the same name as that of an instance variable.
Things You'll Need
- JDK. This task is so simple that any version is suitable.
- A text editor that can save the text in 'plain text' format.
- An IDE like NetBeans to make things easier.
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Food Flashes
Food Flashes focuses on what's happening in the dining community, from restaurant openings and closings, to chef changes, to heart-healthy menus to kids' specials.
Marble Falls brewery starts selling its beer in San Antonio
Marble Falls-based Save the World Brewing Co. started distributing its Belgian-style ales to San Antonio this week. Currently, the beer, which is sold in 22-ounce bombers and 750 ml bottles, can be found at Spec's around San Antonio but they're working to add more retailers by next year, said sales associate and taproom director Cory […]
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Texas single-malt whiskey hits San Antonio market
Dripping Springs-based Swift Distillery launched its single-malt whiskey to the San Antonio and Austin markets this week. Swift Single Malt is made of 100 percent Scottish malted barley. The whiskey is described as buttery with notes of toasted vanilla and chocolate and hints of rose and ripe peaches, according to the distillery. At 43 percent […]
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Italian eatery planned for Dominion area
Di Frabo Ristorante Italiano, an Italian eatery, is planned to open early next year on the far North Side in Dominion Ridge. The spot will serve what's described as classical Tuscany Italian fare with all the pizza, bread and pasta made in-house, said owner Fernando Franco. Construction is slated to start next month and the […]
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SoBro Pizza launches fall happy hour menu
SoBro Pizza Co., 1915 Broadway, launches its fall happy hour menu, which runs from 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, according to its Twitter page. Here's the rundown: – $3 Peroni and $2 off all other draft beer – $4 Prosecco, Pinot Grigio, Chianti – $6 specialty flatbreads and $5 red pepper hummus Check out the […]
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Deep Eddy Vodka opens distillery to public
Deep Eddy Vodka officially opened its distillery in Dripping Springs this week. The facility has manufacturing and production areas as well as spaces to accommodate guests. For the first time, the distillery will be open to the public for tours, tastings and private events. Tours and tastings are open to the public on Friday and […]
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New project from Mixtli team
Mezcalería Mixtli, a new mezcal bar at 5313 McCullough Ave., will open early 2015, the team from Mixtli restaurant announced Thursday. It will focus on the spirit from Oaxaca and cocktails made from it, along with Mexican craft beer, and spirits from Mexico, such as sotol, charanda, and tequila. The establishment also will serve traditional […]
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Meet the author of Neiman Marcus cookbook
Kevin Garvin, the vice president of the stores food services and author of the new book, "Neiman Marcus Cooks: Recipes for Beloved Classics and Updated Favorites," will be at Neiman Marcus San Antonio Thursday afternoon to sign copies of the book. He will be signing the books from noon to 4 p.m. in the […]
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Carly Fiorina
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News about Carly Fiorina, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Highlights From the Archives
Carly Fiorina Means Business
Can the controversial former C.E.O. of Hewlett-Packard become the next Republican senator from California?
June 6, 2010 magazineNewsThe Overview
Hewlett's Board Forces Chief Out After Rocky Stay
Carleton S. Fiorina was ousted Wednesday as the chief executive of Hewlett-Packard, the giant computer and printer maker.
February 10, 2005 technologyNewsArticles
Carly Fiorina at CPAC: Love for Netanyahu, Daggers for Clinton
Carly Fiorina at CPAC.
February 26, 2015, Thursday
To Save H.P., Break It in Two
Bill George, a Harvard business professor, contends that after a decade of turmoil at the company, it is time to split Hewlett-Packard into two businesses: enterprise systems and computer hardware.
November 28, 2012, Wednesday
Year of the Immigrant
Will the increasing power of the Latino and Asian-American vote lead us toward the elusive goal of immigration reform?
January 12, 2012, Thursday
Outsize Severance Continues for Executives, Even After Failed Tenures
Eye-popping severance packages thrive in spite of the measures put in place in the wake of the financial crisis to crack down on excessive pay.
September 30, 2011, Friday
In Whitman and Fiorina, Candidacies That Did Not Compute
The hopefuls from Silicon Valley join a long list of successful technology executives who have proved to be poor candidates for public office.
November 7, 2010, Sunday
2010 Faltered as a New 'Year of the Woman' in Politics
As a result of the midterm elections, the overall number of women in Congress will not increase for the first time in 30 years.
November 6, 2010, Saturday
In California, Boxer Wins Senate Race, and Brown Is Governor
The Democratic incumbent, Barbara Boxer, was declared a winner over Carly Fiorina, a Republican whose résumé included six years as the chief executive of Hewlett-Packard.
November 3, 2010, Wednesday
Path From Corner Office to Political Office Eludes 2 G.O.P. Women
The difficulties of Ms. Whitman — and to a lesser extent Ms. Fiorina — are raising questions about money, gender and Americans' views of candidates who come out of corporate boardrooms.
October 29, 2010, Friday
Candidate for Senate Released From Hospital
Carly Fiorina, the Republican candidate for Senate in California, was released from the hospital on Wednesday, a day after she was admitted for an infection related to breast cancer treatment. Ms. Fiorina will spend the night at her home in Los...
October 28, 2010, Thursday
Carly Fiorina Is Hospitalized
The Republican nominee for the Senate from California has an infection stemming from reconstructive breast surgery in July.
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2010 Amici Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Review Date: 2-20-2015
I have been a major supporter of the Napa Valley Cabernets coming from Amici Cellars for well over 15 years. The original primary owner/winemaker, who became one of my partners in my Pinot Noir vineyard project in the Anderson Valley in the early 2000s, and the current winemaker (with the same principle original investors of Amici), have made and continue to produce old style Napa Valley Cabernets that show incredible balance and structure, yet with richness and depth of flavor without being an in-your-face, jam-y, high alcohol, low acid Cab that are coming from so many Napa Valley producers the last ten years-plus. This 2010 shows a deep ruby color, with an opulent, yet elegant nose of cassis, currents, and black fruits aromas, rounded by a soft cedary oak note. In the mouth, this broad, viscous, richly flavored Gem is balanced, well-integrated, dusty, and is nicely complex, with layers of flavor and character, and has a finish that is long, warm, pronounced, and lasting for at least five to ten minutes. Rusty has informed me that, although this Cabernet Gem is approachable now, we need to lay a few cases into our already crowded, temperature controlled wine cellar for a few more years. This puppy should easily age another ten to twenty years for those of you who are willing to do so, providing that you are under 60 years of age
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2010 Arnaud, Bordeaux Supérieur
Review Date: 2-19-2015
This is the first time that we have directly imported this production to K&L. In great vintages, such as 2010, Clyde searches the regional gamut of Bordeaux to find such minor producers as Arnaud that are of very high quality at reasonable prices, yet can be drunk in the near-term rather than waiting 10,000 years for it to be ready. This Gem is medium-deep ruby in color, offers up straightforward cassis to currant fruit characteristics in the nose and on its rather soft, silky, broad palate impression. This Gem is well integrated with excellent structure and has a finish that is long, warm, and shows an excellent core of sweet fruit without being over-the-top. Rusty has informed me that we need several cases in our collection to have with the tri-tip roast dinners that we have once in a while..... 13.0% ABV
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2009 Baccinetti "La Saporoia" Brunello di Montalcino
Review Date: 2-19-2015
Given 91 points by James Suckling, 90 points by Robert Parkers The Wine Advocate, three and a half glasses by Greg St.Clair (our Italian Wine Buyer), and 18½ UC Davis points by me, this lovely Brunello is medium-deep ruby in color with a pinkish hue about it, the red fruit driven nose is opulent and distinctive with just a touch of meatiness. In its broad, viscous mouth presentation, it is full of ripe strawberry to anise-like spicy characteristics, with excellent structure and acid backbone, superb complexity, with cedary and earthy tones, and a lush, deep finish. Similar to the 2001s in their youth that I am just now dipping into, this Gem will easily age another ten-plus years. Rusty has informed me that I need to also bring home several cases of this great 2009... 14.5% ABV
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2013 Quinta da Aveleda Loureiro Alvarinho Vinho Regional Minho
Review Date: 2-18-2015
This is a classic Alvarainho, with clean, crisp lime-zest, refreshing flavors that are enhanced by a mild bubbly note (intentional), while its aromas are bright and distinctive. Eby has ordered me to bring home cases of this Gem to get ready for our Spring and Summer enjoyment...... 11.5% ABV
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2013 Domaine Renaud Mâcon-Charnay
Review Date: 2-18-2015
This is a wonderful Macon Chardonnay from a single, estate vineyard production that defines well-made, un-oaked Chardonnay from that southern location of Burgundy. Opulent aromas of Arkansas Black Apples and lime-zest are integrated with a slate-like mineral note that carries over nicely to its lush, viscous, deeply flavored palate impression. Its finish is refreshing and mouthwatering and would be a perfect complement to a roasted chicken or turkey dish. At this amazing price, the Bean has ordered me to bring home cases, upon cases of this lovely Chardonnay Gem.... And you should, too.... 13.0% ABV
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2012 Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico
Review Date: 12-30-2014
From one of the top Chianti producers and a direct import for us, this lovely Chianti Classico is deeply colored, offers an opulent nose of currents, blackberry and anise fruit with just a touch of wood, all of which carries over well in its nicely integrated, viscous, superbly complex palate impression. Excellent and complete mid-range, this Gem finishes with a long, warm feel. Rusty has informed me that we need cases of this Gem to consume over the course of the next three to five years. 13.5% ABV
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2012 Fujanera "Arrocco" Nero di Troia
Review Date: 12-11-2014
Medium-deep ruby in color, the exotic nose offers up truffles, forest floor, clove-like, leathery, mocha, and blueberry characteristics, which carry over to a distinctive, well-focused, round, rich, and viscous set of flavors and texture. The finish on this Gem is long and loaded. Rusty has informed me that we need to make this Gem one of our house reds for the next x-amount of months or for however long it is around. Dont miss this puppy! ............... 13.0% ABV
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2010 Ostler "Caroline's" Pinot Noir Waitaki Valley North Otago
Review Date: 11-20-2014
If any one Pinot Noir makes a statement that New Zealand has joined the ranks of great Pinot producers of the world, this incredible Gem from Ostler is it! Deeply colored, the high profiled, profound aromatics of dried rose petals, raspberry, black cherry, and spices fruit characteristics with distinctive undertones of slate-like minerality, and meaty notes, all of which carries over nicely in the mouth. It is deeply complex, broad and viscous, well-integrated and wonderfully balanced, has great structure, acid backbone and excellent mid-range, yet is lush, rich, and beautifully focused with a finish that seems to go on and on. This is an amazing Gem, and Rusty has told me that we need at least a case of this in our collection. This lovely Pinot should easily age and get better for the next five to ten years, although I think once you taste it, you will find it very difficult to keep your hands off of it. In any case, you should not miss this Gem and need to buy it in quantity. Also, Matt Kramer recently wrote glowingly about this great Pinot in one of his columns, equating it to a single vineyard production from a great vintage from Chambolle-Musigny, but he did not give it a score. So, I'll do that for him - 96 points! 13.5% ABV
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Ariston Aspasie "Carte Blanche" Brut Champagne
Review Date: 11-14-2014
It is remarkable to me, and to much of our wine staff, some of the unique, profoundly produced Champagnes from the small producers that Gary Westby, our Champagne Wine Buyer, has discovered over the last decade. Virtually all of these producers, including the Aristons, are making sparkling wine strictly from estate fruit from Grand Cru recognized vineyard sites, and in small lots. As with any small producer, these wines are hands-on creations that are given extensive individual attention and long term aging before being disgorged. The Ariston Carte Blanches exquisite, superb quality is at a mind boggling low price vis-à-vis its style and complexity. Rich and authoritative both on its nutty, doughy yeasty nose and in the mouth, the very fine mousse leads to an amazingly rich, full style brut, with a long, intense finish. Some of you will probably not enjoy this Gem, due to the fact that you have gotten use to flavorless, bulk productions from the international, well-known, simply made name brands, but for those of you that seek complexity and profoundness in your Champagne, you will not find one even close in quality to this Gem at this price. The Guys (Rusty, Eby, The Beaner, and Rizzo) have forcefully made this our house sparkling wine forever. Don't be afraid to age this wonderful Champagne; it will only keep getting better. ABV 12%
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Masia Can Mayol Loxarel "999" Brut Nature Rosat Penedes
Review Date: 7-26-2014
This is an absolutely wonderful, delicious Cava Brut Rose with distinctive red fruit characteristics of strawberry and red cherry, not only in the mouth, but in its high-profile aromatics. Dry, clean, and crisp across the palate, this Gem finishes with a mouthwatering set of flavors. The Bean has informed me that we need cases of this brilliantly produced Gem before the summer ends. It will be our house sparkler for however long it is around. You should not miss this beauty.
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2013 TWR (Te Whare Ra) Pinot Noir Marlborough
Review Date: 7-15-2014
Although New Zealand has been almost exclusively known for wonderful Sauvignon Blancs the past several decades, we have seen in the past several years some nicely produced, but not outstanding, Pinot Noirs coming from many producers there. A few of these productions have impressed me to the point that I have told many customers that New Zealand is on the same quality threshold that the Willamette Valley wineries were thirty-five to forty years ago. And I have told customers that while these productions were promising, like those of the Oregon producers, it would probably be another seven to ten years when we would see some incredible quality Pinots coming from New Zealand that would rival the fabulous Pinots that now are coming from the Willamette Valley, the Russian River Valley, the Anderson Valley, the Sonoma Coast and the Santa Lucia Mountain range. Then Ryan Woodhouse brings in the 2012 Te Whare Ra, and it was thoroughly impressive. And now with the 2013, I have to take several steps back and tell you that I was off by five to ten years, in that it would not take the New Zealand producers so long to create Pinots that would be on an equivalent level as the aforementioned wines. This is an amazing Pinot from a truly great, great vintage. Mediumdeep ruby in color, with opulent, distinctive aromas of dried rose petals, strawberry, red fruits and spicy notes underscored by a slate mineral tone and a mild gamey quality. This carries over to a complex, layered, deep set of flavors with excellent balance, broadness and viscosity, and a lush mid-range and finish. Rusty has told me that this Gem is a truly great wine and needs to be in our collection immediately before it vanishes. Good work, Ryan, and thanks for making me eat my words. 19.0 UC Davis points out of 20.
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2013 Hubert Veneau Côteaux du Giennois Rosé (last of vintage)
Review Date: 6-3-2014
Pink salmon in color, this lovely dry Rosé is clean, crisp and loaded with strawberry-like flavor with a hint of wet-river-stone minerality. This Gem will be one of our special wines with our shell-fish dinners according to Rizzo. 12.3% ABV
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2010 Bodega Eguren Tempranillo Vino de la Tierra de Castilla
Review Date: 3-26-2014
This is a super value red wine. Medium-deep ruby in color, the wine offers a lovely perfume of bright rose petals, black cherry and cranberry fruit qualities with undertones of anise spiciness and a wet river stone minerality. This carries over nicely to a bright, flashy, brilliant flavor presentation with integrated tannins and a refreshing, clean, mouthwatering finish. This will be one of our house reds for the next several months - I will be bringing this home by the case. Lots of cases! Enjoy! 13.0% ABV
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2012 Kalinda Santa Ynez Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Review Date: 2-4-2014
Bright, refreshing, and mouthwatering, this beauty is clean, crisp, and loaded with citrus (lime zest to grapefruit) fruit tones in the mouth and on the nose. According to The Bean, this Gem would be a perfect pairing with crab or lobster or any shellfish dinner and will be one of our house whites for the month. 13.0% ABV
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@clintflint - I'm not a huge fan of people thinking they have to lose weight to be happy, but if someone wants to concentrate on losing body fat and is going about it in a relatively healthy way, then that's their prerogative.
It's not always about appearing skinny. There are sports where it's better to have a leaner body and they methodically attempt to lose body fat while maintaining fitness.
But even if it is about aesthetics, I think that's OK. As long as people don't beat themselves or others up about it, then they should be able to do what they want. And wanting to burn fat is not the worst thing in the world. It's not shallow and it can definitely improve your health in some cases.


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Abuse in teens can cause
- low self esteem
- aggressive behavior acting out
- suicidal tendencies
- running away
- wariness of adults
3.3 Million referrals are made each year, approximately involving 6 million children
1 out of every 3 abused child will grow up to be an abusive parent
60% of all cases of child maltreatment is neglect 15 and 20% are physical aggression 10% are sexual abuse
Abused Age Groups
24.4% of adolescents less than 1 are abused and neglected 14.2% of children 1-3 13.5% of children 4-7
The youngest are most prone to child abuse and maltreatment. There were over 1,000 deaths of babies due to child abuse and maltreatment. The majority were boys.
Parents, especially mothers were the abusers.
(Information from The National Center for Victims of Crime and The Children's Bureau) There were over lapping statistical data, confirming the numbers and research for both government groups).


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Advice for the ages and other greatest hits of last week's Star Wars tweets lurk below the cut.
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Walk without rhythm, we won't attract the worm: Best #StarWars tweets for April 29-May 5
We enter a month-long celebration of all things Star Wars, but first we had to get the puns out of the way… Last week, we celebrated May the 4th, Revenge of the 5th, #IgerWatch and so much more…
Threading the needle: Best #StarWars and #SWEU tweets for April 22-28
This week, we pondered the essential questions of Star Wars and learned about hugging from Carrie Fisher. Also, someone named 'Barkevious Mingo' exists. No, seriously!
Dinner and a movie: Best #StarWars, #EpisodeVII and #SWEU tweets for April 8-14
Because. Just because.
No booze and only one hooker: Best #StarWars, #SWEU and #EpisodeVII tweets for March 25-April 7
Over the past couple weeks, we've said goodbye to a few, mocked more, and, well, went a tiny bit overboard with the dramatics. Just another week in Star Wars fandom…
Gardening on Alderaan: Best #StarWars, #CloneWars and #SWEU tweets for March 18-24
This week, fandom launched an effort to #SaveTheCloneWars, Star Destroyers appeared in a cunning disguise of clouds and farmboy grammar was considered. Also, what is that pocket on the back of Han's vest? Wookieepedians, I summon you! Until then…
Ron is Dumbledore? Believe it or not, these are the best #StarWars tweets for March 12-17
This week's selection is a little thinner than I'd like, but perhaps it's for the best? In any case, onward!
Realign your Modal Nodes: Best #StarWars, #SWEU and #CloneWars tweets for Feb. 25 – Mar.3
Welcome to the internet, world! Last week, the president made a geek gaffe, The Clone Wars wrapped up their fifth season… Or was is it done forever? We still don't know, but there are spoilery tweets within.
You've never heard of the Millennium Fusion? Best #StarWars, #EpisodeVII and #SWEU tweets for Feb. 18-24
Last week, we all made the Kessel Run, one lost soul sees the light, or at least the proper way to spell 'Lucasfilm' and the Oscars were nigh-irrelevant to our interests! (Business as usual, basically.) All this and more below the cut.
Calamari wishes and Carbonite dreams: Best #StarWars, #EpisodeVII and #SWEU tweets for Feb. 4-10
Last week, we learned that Star Wars solo films are a real thing that's actually happening, although no one has confirmed who they'll actually feature…. But naturally Han Solo was trending for a while because, well, the internet. (Suck it, Boba Fett!) All that and the usual below the cut.


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PORTLAND, Ore. (TheStreet) -- Some folks saw this year's Super Bowl matchup and saw Denver's Peyton Manning vs. Seattle's Richard Sherman. Others saw two states where you can smoke weed recreationally without being hassled by the man.
Someone who spends a whole lot of time in bottle shops picking out IPAs and stout or in the basement or garage sterilizing carboys and fermenting batches may not even see Seahawks or Broncos: Just two states filled with great beer.
Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) paid $1 billion a few years ago to become the NFL's official beer sponsor and pays even more each year for exclusive beer commercial rights during the Super Bowl. That's not going to pay off in the home state of either of this year's Super Bowl teams.
When Seattle and Denver square off on Sunday night, it'll be a matchup of two of the greatest beer states in the union. According to the Brewers Association craft beer industry group, the 161 breweries in Washington state and 154 in Colorado at the end of 2012 were the second- and third-most in the country behind only California's 325. When it comes to breweries per capita, however, Colorado ranks No. 5 in the nation with one for every 32,657 people of drinking age. Washington comes in at No. 8 with one brewery for every 41,767. California doesn't show up until No. 19, with nearly 115,000 people scrambling for beers from each brewery there.
While the red Rainier R still glows over the Seattle skyline and Coors (TAP - Get Report) still brews in Golden, Colo., and doles out Blue Moon at Coors Field in Denver, it's the small brewers behind the craft beer movement that breathed new life into each state's brewing culture. Bert Grant not only opened the nation's first brewpub since Prohibition when founded Grant's Brewery Pub/Yakima Brewing in Yakima, Wash., in 1982, but he also gave the world its first taste of fresh-hop ale using hops grown in the valley surrounding his pub. Though no longer considered craft by the Brewers Association, both Redhook and Pyramid were among craft beer's pioneers when their Seattle breweries opened in 1981 and 1984, respectively. Grant, Redhook founder Paul Shipman and Pyramid founder Beth Hartwell laid the groundwork that made great Washington breweries like Yakima's Bale Breaker and Seattle's Elysian Brewing and Two Beers Brewing possible. All of must seem cute by Colorado standards. There's a reason the Brewers Association is based in Boulder, Colo., and his name is Charlie Papazian. After brewing as a student at the University of Virginia in the 1970s, Papazian moved out to Boulder and began teaching home brewing classes there. It wasn't quite legal nationally at the time, but neither were some of Boulder's other favorite recreational activities of note. When President Jimmy Carter made home brewing legal on the federal level, Papazian's gospel spread quickly.Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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What America's flawed democracy could learn from China's one-party rule
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First, I wonder if the lack of transparency of the talent-selection process negatively affects the government's legitimacy. If people are not aware of the selection process, they may suspect that promotion is based primarily on loyalty, connections, or corruption. But shedding light on the actual mechanism will help to dispel such suspicions.
Once I heard from Minister Li about the rigorous selection process for the secretary general of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, my respect for that successful candidate increased tenfold. I assume other people would have a similar reaction. Of course, the very fact that Minister Li told us about the process suggests that there is a decision to increase transparency, which is good sign.
Second, I wonder if constraints on freedom of speech, especially political speech, inhibit meritocratic decision-making. The best political decisions, of course, need to be based on complete information, but fear of negative consequences may inhibit stakeholders from expressing their viewpoints. I realize that the CCP carries out internal polling to get as much information as possible, and that cadres are encouraged to constantly learn and improve, but fewer barriers to the freedom of speech may improve the quality of decision-making.
Third, I wonder if the rigorous, multi-year talent selection process discourages risk-taking. In other words, it is possible that relatively creative and original minds may be weeded out early because they have offended people or challenged the "normal way of doing things." In times of crisis, perhaps the Chinese political system allows for substantial change, but in ordinary times, there may be unnecessary attachment to the status quo long after it has extended its practical utility. Perhaps this problem (if it is a problem) can be remedied by allowing for one or two positions in important government posts to be reserved for talented people from other walks of life, such as business or academia.
Fourth, I wonder if the leadership selection process is biased against women. The process seems so time-consuming that it seems hard to reconcile with ordinary family life. Since women are often the main caretakers of family members, they may not have sufficient time to compete fairly with men for top government posts. This matters if we agree that leaders should have compassion. If compassion is mainly a female trait (perhaps this statement is controversial), then we should encourage more women in government. Perhaps half of the government positions at the highest levels of government should be reserved for women.
Fifth, I wonder if the leadership selection process allows for enough time for systematic reflection on ethical and political matters. Perhaps a few weeks at the Party School is not sufficient for leaders to read the great works in politics, history, and philosophy that deepen one's knowledge as to possibilities of morally informed political judgments. If political leaders were encouraged, say, to take a six-month leave period with few obligations other than reading great works (especially the Confucian classics), the long-term effect on the ability to make morally-informed political judgments is likely to be positive.
Sixth, I wonder if there is a need for more international exposure in the selection process. The main task of the Chinese Communist Party is, of course, to serve the Chinese people. But China is now a great global power, and what it does also affects the interests of people living outside of China, and it needs to be as humane as possible in its dealings with other countries.
It is a good sign that the children of government leaders are often educated abroad, because they can serve as informal advisors, but nothing takes the place of personal exposure to foreign ways of doing things. Perhaps the selection process of high-level government leaders can also value experience abroad and even foreign-language skills.
Seventh, I wonder if the Chinese Communist Party can consider changing its name so that it better corresponds to the institutional reality of the organization. For one thing, the organization is no longer communist. Political meritocracy was valued neither by Marx nor Mao. Lenin's idea of the vanguard party was also different. Moreover, the party is not a political party among others. It is a pluralistic organization composed of different groups and classes that represents the whole country and, to a lesser extent, the world. A more accurate name might be the Chinese Meritocratic Union.
Daniel A. Bell is a professor of comparative political philosophy at Tsinghua University in Beijing and the author of "China's New Confucianism: Politics and Everyday Life in a Changing Society."
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The 2013 Big Island All-Stars Honokaa Basketball Camp will be held May 25-27 at the Honokaa P&R Gym.
The camp is for children who just completed Kindergarten through 8th grade. Registration will begin at the Honokaa P&R Gym on May 25 at 7:30 a.m. for grades K-3 or 8 years old and younger; and at 12 p.m. for grades 4-8 or 9 years old and older.
The sessions start at 8:30 a.m. for K-3 and 1 p.m. for grades 4-8.
Applications may be picked up at the Honokaa P&R Gym from Anna Muranaka or at Honokaa High and Intermediate School (ask for Daphne Honma). The camp fee is $50 and includes instruction, T-shirt and a basketball. Checks should be made payable to Big Island All-Stars and write in memo "Honokaa Basketball Camp."
The completed application form and fee can be mailed to: Daphne Honma, P.O. Box 355, Paauilo, HI. 96776. The deadline to mail in applications is May 17. Walk-ins will be accepted. Each session is limited to 90 applicants.
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• Saturday, May 25: Session I (K-3) 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Sesseion II (grade 4-8) 1 to 4:30 p.m.
• Sunday, May 26: Session I 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Session II 1 to 4:30 p.m.
• Monday, May 27: Session I 8:30 12 p.m.; Session II, 1 to 4:30 p.m. At 11:45 a.m., an awards ceremony will be held for K-3 and at 4:15 p.m. one will be held for grades 4-8.
This year the camp will be selling Domino's Pizza (cheese or pepperoni) for $2 per slice between 12 and 1 p.m. as well as drinks for $1 every day.
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Few communities are as dedicated as the PC gaming community, and this has been displayed once again as Aliens: Colonial Marines has been out on PC for almost 24 hours, and the visual mods for the game have already been made.
One such mod adds DirectX 10 support to the game, enabling better lighting, shadows, weapon reflections and muzzle flashes. It tweaks illumination to bounce and reflect off weapon textures and other surfaces. It also makes the game load faster, which is always a plus.
The second mod is called SweetFX and it features deeper color saturation, a sharpened texture filter, stronger shadows, and a faint blue gradient for outdoor areas to try and make it feel more like an authentic Aliens experience.
The second mod is really up to your taste, but I really have to say that the DX10 is a must for anyone persevering with the game. It makes a big difference.
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The neon jangle of Collins Avenue instantly evaporating at the front portico, sheathed in white linen and hibiscus trees, the porch equipped with an enormous mildew-prone sofa, an extravagant touch of whimsy. In the main lobby, a soothing dark sea of cherry wood floors, ashwood-paneled walls, and huge pillars framing a free-floating museum of designer furniture: Chippendale, Charles Eames, simple bentwood pieces, a Dali female-nude chair with high heels, and a futuristic Christian D'Astuguevieille piece, nestled in a phone nook screened by white linen. Farther back, the pocket-size Rose Bar and an elegant dining room with more linen drapery and theater, facing the grounds sweeping to the ocean. An orchard with a subwaylike grate spewing forth atmospheric steam, stately rows of royal palms leading to a lounging area of imported sand. Cabanas with canvas drapes on one side of the vast wading pool, white-on-white poolside suites on the other. Up and down, a grand jumble of elements: mirrors propped against trees, a suburban swing hanging from a tree, an outdoor Starck chess set, New Englandish latticework, and, just for pure punch, an old-fashioned patio table with two chairs and a lighted candelabra, smack-dab in the shallow end of the wading pool. The whole package inspiring similarly eclectic repercussions, from "they have to be kidding" to the fervent blessings of the excessively cultivated: "Finally, a place where I feel normal."
As it happens, the debut festivities inspiring an abnormal level of self-generating neuroses beforehand, gossip transforming the place into a monolith of intimidation. Given the celebrity connections of management, Beach people mistakenly assuming the opening would be a no-chumps-allowed attitude carnival, and no one, after all, wants to look like a gawking rube. Accordingly, a very grand hotel sliding into being with an eerie, studiously uncrowded pleasantness. None of the usual door-groveling or stampedes for free hors d'oeuvres, and a surprising paucity of models, professional personalities, and regulars, the brave souls in attendance on their best behavior, more palatable than usual. From the start, the opening running like clockwork -- smooth, cordial, and more efficient on opening night than most veteran South Beach establishments. Finally, a service business that actually knows how to do business: Open the right property, and over time the right people will come.
At the stroke of 1:00 a.m., our table still lingering over executive chef George Marone's tasty cross-cultural dinner: tuna with foie gras and spinach, steak, crab cakes, with cräme brnlee and root beer floats for dessert. Piped-in music, from Leonard Cohen to nine inch nails to Billie Holiday, drifting over the room, the evening taking on the quality of a dream. A posse of retro Shaft wanna-be's, all Afros, Cuban heels, and hip-huggers, constantly parading through on the way to the pool. Some hipster, an attitudinal Lurch with a peroxide hairdo, jarring against gum-chewing, off-the-list types. Way too many aging sex kittens, opting for ridiculously inappropriate attire: In a way, Miami always gets what it deserves. Designer Norma Kamali, Suzanne Bartsch and husband David Barton coming down from New York, along with a guy billed as "the ex-husband of Carolina Herrera's oldest daughter," and finally a Christo look-alike, warmly embraced by McNally and Schrager.
McNally, an affable pro, explaining the gentleman's true identity -- Charles Gandee of Vogue -- and good-naturedly noting that "Christo might be a little busy with the Reichstag right now." Winding down with the likable Colin Callender of HBO, both of us dodging some trashy things, McNally talking of the real opening on November 10: "We're going to call in all our favors, bring down everybody, have a bash going all the way to the sea." And then it's home to bed, dazed from the night of the soft sell, perplexed, and a little lost, our companion perfectly capturing the curious chimera: "I've figured out why tonight's been so strange: This may be the only nice opening I've ever been to, the only time I haven't totally disgusted myself.


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AZA Grants Accreditation to the Georgia Aquarium
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The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) today announced that the Georgia Aquarium was granted accreditation by AZA's independent Accreditation Commission.
"Only the very best zoos and aquariums can meet tough Association of Zoos and Aquariums accreditation standards," said AZA President and CEO Jim Maddy. "The leadership and staff of the Georgia Aquarium are to be congratulated for the hard work and commitment that they put into the accreditation process."
To be accredited, the Georgia Aquarium underwent a thorough investigation to insure it has and will continue to meet ever-rising standards, which include animal care, veterinary programs, conservation, education, and safety. AZA requires zoos and aquariums to successfully complete this rigorous accreditation process in order to be members of the association, and are required to resubmit to this process every five years.
"Not only does Georgia Aquarium meet or exceed AZA's high standards, but it provides every visitor with a chance to connect to global wildlife conservation," Maddy added. "Every member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums shares a strong commitment to animal care, professionalism, ethics, conservation, and education. In turn, they enrich the lives of their communities by developing significant wildlife education and conservation programs."
The mission of the AZA Accreditation Commission is to establish, uphold, and raise the highest zoological and aquarium industry standards through self-evaluation, on-site inspection, and peer review. The accreditation process includes a detailed application and a meticulous on-site inspection by a team of trained zoo and aquarium professionals. The inspecting team observes all aspects of the institution's operation in areas such as animal care (including living environment and daily enrichment), keeper training, safety for animals, staff, and visitors, educational programs, conservation efforts, veterinary programs, financial stability, risk management, visitor services, and other areas. The inspection team prepares an extensive written report for the Accreditation Commission. Finally, top officials are interviewed at a formal Commission hearing, after which accreditation is either granted, tabled, or denied. Any institution that is denied may reapply one year after the Commission's decision is made.
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Sorry BD, you tried so hard to be nice during that whole episode, but I just wouldn't accept it. I was throwing a hissy fit, in essence, and I needed sleep. Thank you for trying to help and sorry for being a schmuck.
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The chairman of House of Fraser, the department store chain that is seeking to join London's flotation frenzy, plans to step down if the company returns to the public markets.
Sky News understands that Don McCarthy, the retail entrepreneur who has made a fortune from investments in a string of well-known chains, would leave his role and be replaced by a new independent chairman in the event of an initial public offering.
Sources close to the company indicated that Mr McCarthy, who owns almost 20% of House of Fraser, had no desire to chair a publicly-listed company, although he could remain on the board as a non-executive director.
A former boss of Shoe Studio Group and one-time chairman of Aurum, the jewellery retailer which owns Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths, Mr McCarthy sold several retailers to Baugur, the Icelandic investor which subsequently collapsed during the financial crisis.
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Mr McCarthy, John King - House of Fraser's chief executive and the former head of Matalan - and the company's advisers are understood to have met on Wednesday to discuss the flotation, although an insider indicated that no formal decisions would be taken as a result of any discussions this week.
House of Fraser had been in talks with Galeries Lafayette, a French luxury goods retailer, about a takeover, but decided that a listing was likely to create greater value for its shareholders.
The British group enjoyed strong Christmas trading, with like-for-like sales at its 61 stores up more than 7% during the three weeks to December 28 and more than 4% in the nine weeks to the same date.
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Established during the 1850s, House of Fraser was taken private in 2006 for £351m by a consortium led by Baugur alongside Mr McCarthy and Sir Tom Hunter, the entrepreneur and philanthropist.
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TrekWeb Reviews Activision's Latest Licensed Offering: Star Trek: Away Team!
Posted: 07:09:10 on March 28 2001 By: Steve Krutzler Dept: Reviews - Games
Written for TrekWeb by Ken R. Miller
Star Trek: Away TeamPublisher: ActivisionDeveloper: Reflexive EntertainmentPlatform: PCRequirements: Pentium II 266, Windows 95/98, 64MB RAM, 4MB video card, 474MB hard drive space, 4x CD-ROMGame Site: stawayteam.com
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Away Team has garnered both high and low marks since its release last week, with editors and gamers alike either panning or praising Activision's latest offering. It was with much trepidation that I sat through the installation program, myself anticipating the worst. After having spent the better part of my time with Away Team, I have come away with the impression that it is a good, yet ultimately flawed effort.
The story opens with a conspiracy within Starfleet that extends from the highest ranks to the far-flung reaches of the Romulan Empire. In the vein of X-com, Away Team brings the player into command of a squad of elite troops. Starfleet's finest are directed through an isometric top down view to accomplish a little under 20 missions over the course of the game. The control is an entirely keyboard and mouse affair, one aspect which is truly a stronger point of the game.
The stronger points of the game certainly help to diminish some of the more glaring problems with Away Team. The graphics are a highly polished set of 2D sprites with well-detailed backdrops and characters. The colors and graphical ornamentation of the levels in Away Team certainly add atmosphere to the game. A Klingon starbase looks like a Klingon base, with sharp edges and muted greens and browns; a Romulan base looks like a Romulan base, etc. Added touches like a stone statue of Cochrane's Phoenix in the courtyard of Starfleet Academy are a nice addition to the overall crisp and well-designed graphics. Being that the game is entirely 2D, rotating the camera is not an option, leaving the character in a fixed 2D view. For the most part, this doesn't pose too much of a problem in terms of gameplay. The sound effects are of equally good quality. Everything from phasers, disruptors, bodies hitting the ground, etc. are well represented.
Mission objectives and controls are well explained early on, and are never really an issue for the player. The objectives are laid out clearly in the briefing and reiterated throughout the course of the level. Occasionally, new objectives will be added mid-mission, but these never directly interrupt or detract from the flow. The control scheme is excellent, with hot keys attached to every major function your team has. The scheme works so well that the on screen menus aren't even necessary, and it leaves your mouse open to move the team about the field and select targets.
Team members you can select for your mission have specific abilities that make them unique. These include mind melds, personal stealth technology, computer espionage, medical skills, etc. It is easy to simply want to walk in with phasers firing, but more often than not some strategy will be needed to get past an obstacle. Luckily, your arsenal is equipped with a myriad of explosives, engineering tools, mines and medical equipment to help accomplish certain goals.
This is where the strengths end and the problems begin. The single most glaring problem with Away Team is its A.I. – or plain lack thereof. This becomes readily apparent when your team simply stands in confused wonder while enemy forces fire upon them. Team members will repeatedly shout, "I'm under attack," or "We're taking fire," and simply wait for instructions. Anything – an evasive pattern triggered by enemy fire, an automatic retaliation of some kind – would have prevented this from becoming a nuisance. If I were attacked in real life, the last thing I would do is just stand there. Fire back, run away, hit the ground – anything. These are basic things that any mall security guard knows, much less an elite Starfleet operative. As it is, the player is forced to constantly babysit the team, for fear that one of them is going to just stand there and take hits like a pinata. The A.I. problems extend to the enemies as well. Romulan forces will spot you and proceed to engage your troops, but they lack the basic wisdom to move around corners before attacking. Most of the time, the enemy will fire against the wall repeatedly, rather than move to a position where your team is within line of sight. The highest form of intellect these Mensa rejects show is heightened concern at the sight of a fallen comrade or wariness after being stunned by a phaser. This A.I. is pretty shoddy and shows a lack of care on the developer's part.
Item collection becomes a bothersome and almost useless aspect to Away Team. Initially, I was impressed that team members could collect disruptors from fallen Romulans and use them. What soon disappointed me was my total inability to have my team attack. If one wants to select a different weapon to be used, anyone without it simply won't fire. For example, if your squad leader has a disruptor and you select your team to attack, only he will fire. The remainder of the team will sit back and watch the fun. Manually selecting the rest of the team to fire phasers doesn't seem to change that either. One could argue that the best way to manage this would be to split the team up, but the wretched A.I. problems make this a severe test of patience. No sooner will you have separated the group than one portion of it comes under fire and stands dumbfounded, willingly accepting execution. The mini-map makes splitting your forces easier, but it doesn't fix the fact that a Borg drone shows more independence than these "elite" soldiers.
The presentation, outside of the in-game graphics and sounds, lacks punch. The opening clip is pretty embarrassing. Stiffly animated and undetailed blimp-like characters serve to round out (no pun intended) our gallant crew, the only saving grace being the remarkably well-drawn and modeled starships. Voice-overs, with the exception of Brent Spiner's performance as Commander Data, seem lifeless and dull. The lines are delivered clearly, it just seems like most of the main characters (the admiral, your captain) are just waiting to punch out for a lunch break. The worst lines come in the form of choice phrases like "I am not feeling well, I should return to sickbay" (at which point they simply return to duty), "Pain!!!", and the ever popular "I should replicate some aspirin." At least we have the comfort of knowing Bayer and Excedrin will still be in business in 2375.
Something that was a minor annoyance in Away Team was the unusually large installation and the occasional choppiness that the game ran at. 500+ megs of hard disk space is truly excessive for a game that utilizes a 2D sprite engine. The listed requirements for the game state a measly Pentium 266, but the game occasionally lapsed into some choppy and stilted animation and sound on my Athlon 700 w/128mb RAM. It would have also been nice to be able to select a higher resolution, though this is a minor complaint.
For the Star Trek fan, Away Team will provide some solid entertainment for a few days. The game is pretty good if you can get past the terrible A.I. and the annoying screams of your field lemmings. But if you are looking for a solid strategy game with team-based play, you're better off with the newly released Fallout: Tactics or even an old copy of X-com. Fallout has more levels, offers the player more team members to work with, and a more satisfying gameplay experience overall.
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Dr. Emily Graff, a Ph.D. student and graduate teaching assistant in the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine's Department of Pathobiology, has received the Charles and Sharron Capen Fellowship in Veterinary Pathology. The fellowship is one of only one of two supported by private funds from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists/Society for Toxicologic Pathology Coalition. It is awarded in memory of the late Dr. Charles C. Capen, an ACVP diplomate, past president, and distinguished member.
Graff received the national award with assistance of the interdepartmental efforts of her mentors, Dr. Robert L. Judd in Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, and Dr. Beth Spangler in Pathobiology. Graff is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Judd's laboratory and a member of the Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Research Program at Auburn University.
Graff received her D.V.M. from Texas A&M University in 2007 followed by a small animal internship and a residency in clinical pathology at Auburn University. She became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists in 2011. Her current research project evaluates cats as an intermediate model of human obesity and disease, specifically in the area of adipose and immune dysregulation.
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Texas Rangers tell Clark Murphy 'family first' with gravely injured brotherTuesday, May 31st, 2011 Issue 22, Volume 15.
"[The Texas Rangers] had Clark on the first flight back to San Diego and he was home within five hours [of the accident]," said his father, Jim Murphy. Clark wasn't surprised by the immediate responsiveness of the Rangers, he said. "The Rangers have always said that if you are part of their organization, then youre part of the family; now I know from first-hand experience that what they say is true - down to the last word." At the time of the accident, Clark's younger brother, Conrad Murphy, a senior varsity player for Valley Center High School, was on his way to baseball practice. Conrad has been working hard in hopes of following in his older brother's footsteps and hoped to play at the next level some day. On April 23, Conrad was hit head-on by a truck carrying liquid and dry pesticides on State Route 76 in Fallbrook. He sustained life-threatening injuries included damage to the upper brain, a broken neck, broken pelvis, punctured lung, and multiple lacerations over his entire body. Jim said people in the hospital's trauma unit thought he was not going to make it. He said, "You know it's bad when the doctor tells you that theyre not as worried about his broken neck and other severe injuries as much as his brain trauma." The Murphy family, including Clark, has steadfastly stayed at Conrad's side. The family has positioned an RV in the hospital parking lot so that they can rotate being with Conrad 24 hours a day. Currently (one month after the accident), Conrad is said to be out of the coma he was in, but is not in a full state of consciousness. Clark says his brother is now able to listen to commands, squeeze hands, and throw a ball. He is also able to open his eyes and track movement. "They have moved him to the rehab floor, which is a huge step since the accident only happened four weeks ago," said Clark. "He responds to family [members] and friends, and reacts when doctors and nurses try to stimulate him. This is just a great sign of what he is able to do. He has a very long road ahead of him, so these little things are extremely encouraging." Jim believes Clarks presence and the Rangers' willingness to allow him to be with his family has "been a Godsend." "He was able to come in and take on a leadership role for our family; interact with the doctors, represent us for the media, and also work with Conrad," Jim explained. "Conrad responds to his brother; the boys are really close." The Murphys were told by Conrad's doctor that it is crucial for Conrad Advertisement Jim owns an environmental clean-up company and is accustomed to being in charge and making quick decisions after emergencies to minimize problems. He works with chemists, engineers and hazardous materials specialists and is known for his calm demeanor. However, when Conrad was tragically injured, Jim found himself struggling to cope with the severity of the situation, the details that needed to be attended to, and taking care of other family responsibilities. "My wife and I have had such a hard time through all this," Jim said. "I would talk to a doctor who would give me information and I couldnt remember what it was by the time I got to the door. I would leave to take my younger daughters to school and forget where I was going." "Clark really stepped in and became the man of the house," Jim continued. "He was able to talk to the rehab doctor and help his mother. There was a time during the first couple weeks when I didn't know what direction I was going. His mom was also going through what any mom would go through with a son lying in the hospital as severely injured as Conrad has been. Clark was able to be a stronghold for his mom and help her keep a positive outlook." In addition to interfacing with his brother's doctors and the media on behalf of the family, Clark had the presence of mind to get prayer chains going for Conrad. "Clark has shown the maturity of a 50-year-old as far as keeping a rational thought process at a time when his mom and I haven't been necessarily able to do that at times," Jim said. When Clark asks his brother if he wants him to come back he gives a positive response. "Hes now able to give a 'thumbs up' sign and is able to hold up one finger for 'yes' and two fingers for a 'no' response," explained Clark. As Clark continues to assist his brother, he regularly expresses his appreciation for his team. "My team has been great; they understand family comes first," he said. "They told me to take as much time as needed until my brother is healthy. I dont think I could play knowing my brother is not well." His father is grateful as well. "We are thankful for the Rangers," said Jim. "When I called Steve Flores, the scout that drafted him, I could hardly get the words out, but he understood and he said hed take care of it. Clark was home within five hours. I was really thankful for that and the fact that they said he could stay home until next years spring training if needed. They said theyd take care of it and they did." Meanwhile, Conrads hip and neck are healing, and he is off the respirator, but Clark knows his brothers recovery will not be a fast one. "Its a slow process, but its steady," said Clark. "We just ask that people continue to keep us in their prayers, because God is listening." 5 comments
This is a wonderful story and I wish it could be carried on the national news as well. There is never good stories about a sports organization only the bad. Thanks Robert Vaughn
Although the story regarding the Rangers is fine, Clark should not be the center of each article written on CONRAD. The injury happened to Conrad and he is the one in the hospital - the one people are worried about. So please, write the story on Conrad and get a little more creative when you introduce each story. I've seen many articles on Conrad that always start out with how Clark is this big super star.
What a tragic story, there's is no doubt in my mind that there's a God looking over this young man. After sustaining such injuries and being able to respond back only after a few months that only tells me God has big plans for him. It might be a long road to recovery but eventually he'll succeed at it. My heart goes out to the parents, specially the mother, can't imagine what she's going thru, so much pain but so much hope at the same time. Conrad has a great brother, to have dropped everything and come back home to be with the family and become the pillard of it. It's great to know there's still young people willing to do so, basically just negative things are reported in the news. I would just like to let the Murphy family that they are in my daily prayers. God bless them.
Friend - in the previous articles Clark has been the spokesman for the Murphy family. The focus is on Conrad, and Conrad's own focus is recovery rather than speaking to the media. You'll note that my recent articles on the fundraiser for injured baseball player Ryan Stewart quote his aunt Margaret, so the use of Clark Murphy as Conrad's family spokesman isn't much different other than that professional baseball players are more prominent than firefighters.
Friend~~You have obviously never had a loved one experience any kind of catastrophic disease or trauma. That type of event happens to an ENTIRE family, not just the "victim". It is life-changing for everyone. No one in Conrad's family will ever be the same again. They are scarred forever because of what happened, their lives are turned upside down, and they feel helpless. They have to learn to move forward with their lives and keep putting one foot in front of the other while being petrified each day will be Conrad's last day on earth. That is a story my friend and a very tragic one. Clark is living through a hard time and walking a road that none of us want to ever have to walk. The way the Texas Rangers are handling this tragedy is a big story as well. This is not all about Conrad. This event changed Conrad's families lives forever.
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