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Well, it's the newly "renovated" thanks to hackers, Zombie Hood. Which I suppose is good because it does look a lot shinier. My next goal is to get all the comics back up and of course ensure that registration is working. Then, I can focus on the newest comic, hoorah!
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We ain't gonna be put out like no sucker! Or played like some fools! It took a couple days, but we're back up and running baby! And better yet, we upgraded to the newest ComicPress. Ain't it schnazzy?! There should be quite a few more updates coming along, but we're also getting back on with the contest, so see below for details!
Register as a new user here at Zombiehood.com by October 31st, 2009 and you could win a sweet prize pack! There will be One Grand Prize Winner, 5 Runner-Ups, and 15 consolation prizes. Winners will be chosen at random on November 1st, are you prepared to win? Prize details below:
Grand Prize
11 x 17 Full Commission* – $50 Value
Zombie Hood Volume 1: There Goes the Neighborhood!
Violent Valley Preview: Wizard World Comic-Con Exclusive – Limited to 100
Zombie Hood stylized caricature of yourself**
Zombie Hood Volume 1: There Goes the Neighborhood!
Violent Valley Preview: Wizard World Comic-Con Exclusive – Limited to 100
Zombie Hood stylized caricature of yourself**
Consolation Prizes
Zombie Hood stylized caricature of yourself**
*11 x 17 Full Commission – consists of original pencils, inks, and a digital colored print all 11″x17″. Can be any single character – even your own!
**Zombie Hood stylized caricature of yourself – winners will be asked to send a photo of themselves if they are chosen. Please no vulgar pictures, should be either full body or waist up.
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Hey all, for those who keep checking this site that is, I do plan to update soon. For those of you who won the Zombie Hood contest back in October – November 2009 I promise I will be getting your goods to you! You see, there tends to be this trend, as winter sets in I slow down on being creative and keeping up with everything. Remember I work a full time job, so until I can say that Zombie Hood is my primary source of income – ha, fat chance – I'm going to be a little slow on everything related to Zombie Hood and the creative process. So let this post be a message to you that there is plenty more to come! More comics, more contests, more awesomeness, less fucking spam-bot user registrations… More more more! So keep checking back and thank you for being amazingly patient!
Hey it's Ian. Just installed the WordPress app on myphone. It's pretty sweet… too bad I won't be uploading any comic this way.
Thanks to everyone who picked up something from ZombieHood's booth at Wizard World Chicago. Contest winner announced with pictures!
So seeing as how we're slacker/gamers I think it's about high time we added a "Gaming" category. Everyone else is doing it! Actually that's not the reason we are, it's more to just have a hosting ground to keep our ideas on games that we're excited for, enjoyed, loved, hated, etc… So stick around because I'll be posting my first gaming article very soon pertaining to Dead Rising 2: Case Zero.
About 2 weeks ago, my wife and I were trying to figure out what we were going to be for Halloween. Last year we weren't anything, and the previous year we were Bender and Leela from Futurama. So this year, we were attempting to find a nice couple's theme. To spoil this year's Halloween story early in this post, we're going to be dressed as Belle and Beast from Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
What the hell does that have to do with the ODST?
Well, fine sir (or ma'dame), there was a possibility that I was going to be Iron Man, and my wife would be Black Widow. But rather than settle for the horrible "Officially Licensed" costumes, I started searching for "how to's: on building my own Iron Man armor. Seeing as how I created my Bender costume from scratch, I figured I could do a bang up job on Iron Man…
So I started searching ye ol' Internet and found some pretty amazing videos of home made armor. As I clicked on the "Related Videos" from YouTube I started to fall further and further down the rabbit hole. Until I came upon a talented Mr. Ben Streeper from the 405th (http://www.405th.com)! Ben has a bunch of "how to" videos on YouTube for making your own Halo helmet and armor from Pepakura (paper 3D models) to Resin, Bondo, Mold Making, to finish! I've watched so many of his videos now that I can almost recite the processes front to back myself! So about 2 weeks ago I decided it was time to build and ODST helmet. With all of that knowledge, and creativity coming out the whazoo I tried to pace myself by promising to only make a pepakura (paper) helmet to start.  And, only once I had fully finished it and was extremely happy with it, would I commit to making a completely finished helmet that I could turn into a master mold, and cast duplicate helmets from.
So about a couple days after my decision to tackle this large project, I was off to the local Office Depot for some card stock paper. I dilligently spent the entire weekend, and most of the following Monday assembling and gluing my paper helmet. That Satuday, by around 5pm, I had assembled the front portion of the helmet and some of the right side. I thought is was the coolest thing ever to see this helmet take shape before my eyes. I must have stayed up until 3am working on the helmet. Mid Sunday I was about 3/4s done with the paper helmet and, totally amazed with its progress, I said to myself,  "To hell with waiting, I better start getting my resin together!" I made trips to the local Wal-Mart, Harbor Freight & Tool, and Target to stock up on everything I needed! And by the end of the night Sunday I had completed the entire helmet, minus some small bottom helmet details. Those I finished on Monday, which I also called off our weekly Star Wars Roleplaying session (nerd alert!) to show my sweet ODST helmet to my friend which we then spent some time resin-ing it. I have to say I am pretty hooked! Tuesday I Rondo (mix of Bond and Resin) filled the helmet, Wednesday I started sanding and Bondo-ing any imperfections. Thursday I was itching to work on it, but decided that ZombieHood needs some love too, so me and Justin worked on our newest comic "The Journey". Friday I was sanding, sanding, and sanding – filling a few low spots, then sanding sanding and sanding! I was out of town for the weekend, but when I returned on Sunday, I took up my dremel and mouse sander, and begain the arduous task of smoothing the helmet out. I have to say, if I hadn't taken a semester of Autobody, I don't think I would have been doing as good as I have. That's not to say my helmet is immaculate, no, far from it. But it's always a fantastic feeling to create something, even if it turns out as a pile of crap, I know this helmet will have some imperfections but that's all what learning is about. If this helmet turns out even remotely successful, it will be an achievement for me! Once it's finished I'll be that much more excited to start on the next project!
So without further adieu, here are some small progress shots of my ODST Helmet!
With 2010 coming to an end and the fact that I have nothing to do at work today I thought I'd pass the time by listing some of my favorites from 2010.  This is pretty much on the fly so there is no rhyme or reason to any of this just what I can remember and what I thought was awesome.
Favorite Games of 2010:
2010 saw some huge releases in the video game department from Call of Duty: Black Ops to Halo: Reach – Hear are the list of my 5 favorite game releases of 2010 and thoughts on them.
#1. Halo: Reach
I know some fan boy is going to read this and post something along the lines of – "Halo Reach is a noob game and your a bad kid for liking it, H3 was the best Halo ever!"  And for that kid I have this to story to tell.  Earlier this year I was at a bar with some friends for a going away party and we were talking about video games, FPS's in particular, and I said I was a Halo guy.  One of the people in the group who I didn't know pulled up his sleeve and revealed a tattoo  of the crest for beating the game on legendary.  Taken aback by his dedication to the game, he proceeded to ask me what I played and I said I was playing H3 of course.  He then informed me that H3 like H2 was a pile of shit.  According to him nothing is as good as Halo C.E. and nothing ever will be.  He said he couldn't deal with H2's glitches such as the BXR and double shoots and any Halo since C.E. was nothing but a clusterfuck of failure.(He also stated he attended many regional tourney's for C.E.)  The point of the story is that for all you 15 year olds running around who grow up on H3 your doing the same thing as this kid.  Halo Reach certainly has its flaws but its still a good game and you need to understand that Bungie is in the business of making money and making another game like H3 is not good business acumen.  Bungie needed to make a game that at its core was Halo but was different in enough areas as not to be another H3, which they did.  Yes enough Halo nuts are complaining that its to much like CoD, but I just don't see it, unless your playing SWAT.
Even with all that said Reach sits at the top because, Goddamn it I love me some Halo.  When every other game I own becomes boring I can still go back to playing Halo and having fun.  For once in my Halo experience I was actually looking forward to the campaign as well, and I had fun playing it too.  I can't say it was the first campaign I had fun playing because unlike most people I enjoyed ODST's campaign.  The multi-player in Reach is very fun, although I agree with much of the communities assessment that multi-player, especially MLG settings need smaller more symmetrical maps in the mold of Midship or even a Guardian.  A ranking system more along the lines of H3's is needed in MLG as well so you play closer to your skill level.  But with all the game modes, weapons, and vehicles its nice to know that people can still fail miserably.  The game is incredibly fun and fully worth the money I paid for it.
#2. Â Battlefield Bad Company 2 & Battlefield Vietnam:
I talked about this game a little over a week ago but I've been having a blast playing both these games. I'm fairly new to the series as I've stated before, starting with the arcade hit Battlefield 1943, but I can see why the series has such a dedicated following.  The game play is right up my alley.  You don't die as quickly as you do in CoD games and the change of pace with the vehicles is excellent and allows for a unique feel each game you play.  Things like spotting, which allows everyone on your team to know where an enemy is because a little orange triangle appears above his head for the rest of your team to see is just a God send in a game like Battlefield with its vast maps – also the fact that you can only communicate with 4 members of your team do to Battlefield's squad system makes spotting of the utmost importance.  The ability to contribute to your team even when you are not posting the worlds most greatest KD ratio ever gives the game a more laid back feel.  That's not to say that I don't get upset and swear to holy heaven over occurrences in the game, but it happens a lot less than I would have thought.
The Vietnam expansion just breathes, not new per se, but expands the lung capacity of this game. Â It's a vastly fun game to play and is a great buy at roughly $15 (1200 Microsoft points). Â The simplicity of weapon choices, the use of only iron sights, close quarters combat, and the dingy/grimy look makes the game feel like the Vietnam war and adds on to great game play.
I've had so much fun playing Battlefield Bad Company 2 that I can't overstate it.  The game does have a bit of steep learning curve and can feel daunting when your a low level because you don't have all the equipment of high ranking characters but give it some time and you'll most likely have a blast.
#3. Fallout: New Vegas:
I've done a review of this game already, and since then I've beat the game and started another play through.  During the day when I don't have to work and my friends are either working or doing other things I'm probably playing New Vegas. I get addicted to these games – I just keep wanting to develop and level my character, to try and find all the cool armors and weapons in the game, to say I've done it all.  I love the RPG elements of games like Fallout and Mass Effect.  They quench that nerd thirst I get, that FPS's just can't.  While Vegas, as I stated in my review, isn't as good in my opinion as Fallout 3, its still damn fun to play and with the "Dead Money" add on that grants an additional 5 levels that a character can gain along with the hours of additional game play, it should be a long time before I'm done with Vegas.  Yes the game does suffer from glitches, the most notable one at this moment being unable to heal your companions from poison.  This one is particularly annoying with the Cazador's roaming around the wastes.  I've had to restart many a games from previous saves because companions had been poisoned and died a couple minutes after the fight I was just in.  But even with the glitches I just can't put this game away, like Fallout 3 it keeps me coming back.
#4. Dead Rising 2:
I have to admit that Ian was on top of Dead Rising way before anyone I knew.  He bought the 360 specifically to play the first game and that game did not disappoint.  Many a night I would hang out with him and we would take turns playing the game doing crazy off the wall shit.  Destroying zombies worlds all for the sake of our entertainment.  He got me into the game and when we heard that Dead Rising 2 was going to have co-op it was FUCKING ON! Dead Rising 2 was all I thought it was going to be: fun, funny, brutally bloody.  The co-op is really what makes this game though.  I can count on my hand the number of times that I played this game by myself, not that it can't be played by just one person, but that it's way more fun to play with 2 people.  The addition of combining things you find to make deadly weapons allows for some pretty hilarious ways to murder zombies.  Things such as the paddle saw (chainsaw plus kayak paddle) are a great way to mow down those pesky undead in front of you.  The "Light Sword" that can be made should satisfy the greatest nerds out there.  I'm partial to the MMA gloves with the nails in them – simple and very effective, plus I love the kick that Chuck does at the end of the little combo he does.  The fact that it was much easier to transport survivors in this game compared to Dead Rising was great.  It was tremendously annoying trying to get people back to the safe house in the first game.  In 2 it is a far more manageable task, even easy I might say.  The one thing I wish Dead Rising 2 had was the infinite mood that the first game had.  The ability to run around Fortune City just wasting zombies for hours on end with a buddy would have moved this game higher up the pecking order for this list.  I'm also disappointed they haven't given any game add ons.  Something to give this game more replay value.  That being said I'm gearing up to annihilate some more zombies in this game.
#5. Fifa 2011:
What can I say?  It's the only sports game I'll really play any more.  Over the past couple of years I've become a bit of a soccer or futbol nut. I love the freedom that the game gives you when playing it, your creativity drives the gameplay.  Playing Fifa is like no other sports game I've played.  It's not the confined dimensions that games like Madden offer, you are free to use the players on the field as you see fit.  Your vision, creativity, and skill drive your team to victory.  It's picking out that killer pass and using a skill move to juke an opponent that opens up your shot on goal.  Its almost unexplainable to people the kind of freedom that Fifa offers.  The addition of the Fifa ultimate is something I just can't get away from.  It's like Pokemon, you have to collect all of the cards!  You have to catch them all!  And the fact that EA made ultimate team a free add on this year was completely unexpected.  It was pretty much unfathomable that EA would do something so generous.  That is until you think about how much money EA is going to make off of people using Microsoft points to buy packs of cards for their ultimate team.  And even with ultimate out, Fifa sucks me back in with the virtual pro.  Lately I've been playing to get my virtual pro more stat points by completing challenges in games.  When I'm not playing any of the games above Fifa you can bet I'm messing around in Fifa 2011.
Favorite Events of 2010:
2010 was a long year and a lot of events happened but hear are the two that I'm sure to remember for quite some time.
#1. 10/16/2010 #18 Wisconsin dominates then #1 Ohio State:
That was the image I saw when the game was over.  I've had season tickets since 2000 for Badger football home games and not once have I ever witnessed the field rushed after a game, it was a bit surreal.
If you haven't experienced game day in Madison it is like nothing you have ever experienced in you life, especially if its a late game.  Let Scott Van Pelt try to explain it to you.  If it's a night game it means that people in Mad-Town have had time to get really lathered up for the game and they are raring to go at whoever they might be playing that night.  I myself started off by arriving in Madison by about noon.  By 5pm, shortly before kick-off, I had consumed the right amount of alcohol and was ready to get rolling and rolling the game did get with the opening kick-off.  And after the kick-off it never stopped.  The stadium was rolling, it was rocking, and it gets jumping as well.  The games create a feeling of anticipation for me that you just have to be in that atmosphere to feel.  That bit of nervousness because you love your team so much that the prospect of them losing just makes you cringe in anguish.  But on this night much like on October 11th 2003 the Buckeyes went down.  This atmosphere wasn't as good as that night in 2003 but it was damn good that's for sure.  The cheers from the stadium could be heard all round Madison, and when the night was done the some might say the party began but they're wrong the party continued in Mad-Town; because win or lose the party doesn't stop in Madison on game day!
#2. The 2010 World Cup:
If your still reading this that means you should have read the Fifa part and by now should know that I'm a bit of a soccer fan.  If nothing else the fact that my character in the comics always wears a Germany jersey should have tipped you off.  I was looking forward to the world cup since the beginning of 2010.
What made this tourney great was that Ian, Ian's wife Amber, and Javier were just as in to the tourney as I was.  When the tournament started on that Friday Ian, myself, and Javier all made sure we had off of work and we went to a local pub called the Highbury (named after Arsenal's old stadium) to watch the opening matches.  Some of our other friends joined us to watch the opening games and to consume alcohol.  When it was all over we went back to Ian's place drank a little more and played some Fifa 2010.  Then got some rest because we needed to be up by 5:30am to make it back to the Highbury for the 6am opening kick-off.  In 2 days at the Highbury I spent $250 on booze and food and it was all worth it.  Watching games with my friends talking to other fans about tactics and of course talking some smack was great.  I still really want to make it to a world cup and maybe in 2014 I will.
Favorite New Tv Show – Archer:
No show captivated me this year like Archer did.  It's black witty humor mixed in with a good bit of toilet humor was a blended to perfection.  If you haven't seen this show I highly recommend you watch it.  It can be found on netflix.  The characters are great as is the premise of a world where the cold war never really ended.  The animation isn't the best but the characters are drawn well.  It will have a few voice actors your familiar with, especially Archer's voice, which is done by H. Jon Benjamin, who has done stints on Family Guy as Carl and Home Movies as Coach McGuirk.  The shows creators also created such shows as the fantastic Sea Lab 2021 and they don't disappoint on this show.  I was ecstatic to hear that FX had picked up the show for another season.  Since this show is on FX that allows for the writers to be more liberal with dialogue and topics, no matter how off the wall they are.  I can't wait to see where the show heads in the next season.
Well that about finishes it for now.  If I feel like reminiscing some more I will.
Until next time,
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Last Minute Savings: 40% Off in Bermuda at The Reefs
January 7, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Back to the grind and you're already dreaming about the next getaway. Why not take advantage of a last minute sale at The Reefs, the top Bermuda hotel in the 2011 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List, and trade the snow and sleet for the island's famous pink sandy beaches? Situated on top of a cliff overlooking a secluded beach, The Reefs delivers a restful Bermuda vacay with its exclusive La Serena spa. Available for travel now through February 11, 2011, this limited availability offer features a special daily rate of $199 (regularly $345 and up) for best available ocean view rooms, including Poolside, Superior, Deluxe and Premier, and $299 (regularly $545 and up) for Junior Suites. Rates are based on double occupancy and include breakfast daily. Bermuda is just over two hours from the east coast so what are you waiting for?
Hot New Hotels for 2011: Announcing the Viceroy Maldives
December 31, 2010
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
We're the first to admit it: we've got a big weakness for Viceroy Hotels and Resorts. From Santa Monica to Snowmass to Miami to Anguilla, Viceroy has staked its claim to some prime real estate, wowing with designer interiors (Kelly Wearstler at her best) and sumptuous facilities (glimmering private pools, dining with dramatic views). And get this. Pretty soon the world-famous L'Ermitage Beverly Hills will be reborn as Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills. There's more. Come summertime, the Viceroy Maldives will debut in the Indian Ocean, the first resort beyond the Americas for the collection. Set on the crescent-shaped island of Vagaru in the Shaviyani Atoll, the Viceroy Maldives will feature 61 luxury villas perched over the white sand and crystal clear water. These villas are billed as some of the largest in the Maldives, occupying between 1,345- 3,300 square feet of indoor space. Not to mention the private outdoor living areas and plunge pools.
2011 Grand Award Winners from Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report
December 31, 2010
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Hats off to the 2011 Andrew Harper Grand Award Winners! Since 1979, the prestigious publication has tracked the best in luxury hotels, and now the newest list is out. What's the criteria for choosing the award winners? From the official website: "Mr. Harper chooses his favorite properties visited over the past calendar year to comprise this list. All possess exceptional character, a commitment to classic hospitality and a profound sense of place." And without further ado, the top award, the "Hideaway of the Year," is Il Salviatino in Florence, Italy. Other award winners include: Amangiri, The Hazelton Hotel, and Lake Placid Lodge in North America; Tambo del Inka and Titilaka in South America; The Peninsula House and Tucker's Point in the Caribbean; Banjaar Tola (India) and Sumahan on the Water (Istanbul) in Asia & Mideast; Villa Bordoni and Hotel Le Fontanelle (Italy), Lydmar Hotel (Stockholm), Tenbosch House (Brussels), Amberley Castle and Lime Wood (England) in Europe.
Free 4th Night at the Newly Reopened Four Seasons Resort Nevis
December 30, 2010
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Four Seasons Resort Nevis is back. After sustaining considerable hurricane damage in 2008, the resort reopened on December 15 and is welcoming guests to the sun-kissed West Indies. Located on Nevis, the unspoiled sister island to St. Kitts in the Caribbean's Leeward Islands, the resort occupies the site of a former sugar and coconut plantation dating to the late 1790s.
Stretch out in Four Seasons luxury steps from the pristine sand of Pinney's Beach. Canopied by palms, the 196 guest rooms-- spread out in 12 two-storey guest buildings-- feature oversized marble bathrooms and a furnished outdoor veranda or patio accessed via wooden-shuttered sliding glass doors. Relax in the spa, housed in gingerbread-trimmed treatment cottages among tropical gardens, and try the signature Rum Tonic body treatment. The resort's offerings are impressive: from top-rated golf and tennis to abundant water sports, nature excursions, and kids' facilities. Take advantage of the "Stay Longer" offer and get a fourth night free when you pay for three consecutive nights. From $446 per night after free night(s) applied.
Christmas in the Turks and Caicos: Limited Space at The Veranda
December 17, 2010
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Looking for a last-minute holiday getaway this year? Act fast and you could score a Caribbean Christmas. The Veranda Resort and Residences-- the all-inclusive luxury resort set on the pristine white sand of world-famous Grace Bay Beach-- has limited space starting December 20, 2010. Couples can relax in the Garden and Ocean View Studios and One-Bedroom Suites, while families can enjoy the multiple-bedroom suites including one of the gorgeous Oceanfront Three-Bedroom Cottages (available for 7 nights starting Dec 20). The resort's facilities run the gamut from the fully-equipped fitness center and spa to the Kids Club. Right outside your front door: a little piece of paradise in the Turks and Caicos.
A Caribbean Christmas: Fern Tree Spa Suites at Half Moon Resort
December 15, 2010
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
There's still room at the inn for Christmas. Half Moon-- the 400-acre luxury resort located in Rose Hall, Jamaica-- has a few Fern Tree Spa Suites available. (But hurry, space is limited so book now!) The first of their kind in the Caribbean, these six signature beachfront spa suites were designed to reflect the island's natural beauty with nods to Jamaica's diverse past. Outfitted with top-of-the-line custom amenities, each suite has a dedicated spa area that converts to a private spa treatment room or fitness studio, offering views of the Caribbean Sea. The suites also come with five-piece bathrooms with chromotherapy whirlpool tubs, separate showers with rain showerheads and therapeutic body jets.
The holiday season at Half Moon promises to be very merry indeed. The resort has organized a two-week program full of fun activities the whole family will enjoy: rum mixology, sand castle competition, beauty and health workshops, teen activity club, golf challenge, cook-off, craft day as well as the traditional Christmas tree lighting reception. Santa and his Jamaican helper Anancy the Spider, a beloved character from Jamaican folklore, are also scheduled to make a visit on Christmas day to hand out gifts to the resort's littlest guests.
Sponsored Article: Paradise in the Turks & Caicos at Seven Stars Resort
November 29, 2010
By: Five Star Alliance
~Spacious suites and lavish facilities right on famous Grace Bay beach are key ingredients for an unforgettable Caribbean vacation~
Imagine: chartering a boat for an excursion to the deserted cays in the Turks & Caicos islands; going deep-sea fishing on the world's third largest barrier reef; taking a helicopter tour for a bird's-eye view of the islands; discovering pristine beaches on an eco-tour aboard a touring kayak; going sailing or scuba diving; taking a dip in the island's only heated salt-water swimming pool, or lounging on a cabana so close to the ocean that you can hear the waves. Beach attendants will supply your favorite cocktails, ice-cold towels, the smoothie shot of the day, and chilled sorbet. There's even Wifi by the pool. A stay at Seven Stars Resort-- named for the seven stars of the Pleiades, a storied constellation that's said to shine brightest over the Turks & Caicos Islands-- means you'll get a resort experience that shines above all others. Service at Seven Stars Resort is a cut above the rest.
You'll relish the joys of a tropical paradise and white sand beaches that will take your breath away. Flanked by the marine preserve of Princess Alexandra National Park, Seven Stars Resort embraces the natural environment of the Turks & Caicos Islands. The resort's 113 guest accommodations range in size from spacious junior suites to a spectacular five-bedroom penthouse suite overlooking the ocean. Housed in three beachfront buildings, the suites come equipped with iPod docking stations, plush terry bathrobes, L'Occitane bath amenities, marble bathroom with shower and separate soaking tub, and kitchenettes with Nespresso machines. Internet access is complimentary.
Start the day with yoga or a work-out in the fully-equipped gym, working up an appetite for breakfast by the pool. (The resort's continental breakfast is free.) Up for golf? Play a round at the nearby Provo Golf and Country Club, an 18-hole championship course. The resort has tennis courts and a full water sports program, too. Prefer to laze around? The resort's tranquil spa has expert therapists trained to soothe mind and body. No need to leave the kids at home; there's a dedicated Children's Program and babysitting service at the resort.
The best part of all: a stay at Seven Stars Resort means luxury for less. You can take advantage of various special offers that translate to just $280 per night, including a $200 resort credit when you book four nights or more. More than you've ever imagined, for less than you've ever imagined.
Last Day to Book Starwood's Global Holiday Sale
November 15, 2010
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
The big two-week global sale from Starwood Hotels & Resorts is coming to an end. Act fast to score savings of up to 30% on best available rates this holiday season across all nine Starwood brands: Sheraton, Westin, W Hotels, St. Regis, Le Méridien, The Luxury Collection, Aloft, Four Points by Sheraton and Element. The offer is valid for stays between November 4, 2010 and January 17, 2011 at more than 750 hotels and resorts worldwide; valid at participating hotels over weekends and at participating resorts all days of the week.
Pictured: The world-renowned Hotel President Wilson in Geneva, part of the Luxury Collection.
Friday Photos: Caribbean Beaches and Alluring Resorts
November 12, 2010
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
We admit it. Last week's Caribbean-themed travel section from The New York Times got us all worked up about the gorgeous island resorts nestled in the sand lapped by gentle, turquoise waters. And we'd bet top dollar that after reading "6 Caribbean Beaches to See Before You Die," you'll be equally as inspired. Pictured above: The view from a window at Seven Stars Resort, located in the sweeping arc of Grace Bay in the Turks and Caicos, a beach celebrated in the NYT article.
Pictured above: The view from another insanely gorgeous Caribbean property. This time, on the lush isle of St Lucia, famous for its trademark green peaks - the Gros and Petit Pitons. Making the cut of the 6 best beaches, Anse Chastanet is hailed by the NYT for the sand's "sparkling ash gray composition" and the resort's "oversize thatch umbrellas provide shade where the palm trees that bow down toward the water don't." We know, we want to book a Caribbean vacay for Christmas, too.
Special Offers: Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Offers Complimentary Nights
November 10, 2010
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Get one more night at a Rosewood Hotel-- on the house. Whether you're looking for more fun in the sun, more QT with your fam, or more time for urban adventures, Rosewood gets it. Hence the new, limited time offer called "More Rosewood" available at ultra-luxe properties in the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, and Canada. For example, stay two nights and receive a complimentary third night at Rosewood's U.S. properties like The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York; Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas; The Mansion on Peachtree in Atlanta; or San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara. Or spend four nights and get a fifth night complimentary at properties in the Caribbean, Mexico and Canada like Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort in St. John, USVI and Las Ventanas al Paraíso in Los Cabos. Valid for travel from January 3 - May 27, 2011.

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What does LDH mean in Physiology?
This page is about the meanings of the acronym/abbreviation/shorthand LDH in the Medical field in general and in the Physiology terminology in particular.
Lactate Dehydrogenase
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- Lactate dehydrogenase
- A lactate dehydrogenase is an enzyme present in a wide variety of organisms, including plants and animals. Lactate dehydrogenases exist in four distinct enzyme classes. Two of them are cytochrome c-dependent enzymes, each acting on either D-lactate or L-lactate. The other two are NAD-dependent enzymes, each acting on either D-lactate or L-lactate. This article is about the NAD-dependent L-lactate dehydrogenase.
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NORCROSS — Summerour Middle School in Norcross held its fifth annual African-American Heritage Program on Thursday with the theme Unbreakable Spirit — A Journey of a People.
The evening celebration started with a banquet of soul food favorites such as fried chicken, collard greens, black-eyed peas and more, and then student performers recited poetry and historical facts, danced and gave a black history tribute. Then the celebration took a serious tone when guest speaker Wheeler Parker Jr. reminded everyone that if you don't know your history, you're destined to relive it. "History is sometimes not pretty," he said. During his presentation, Parker, who lives in Illinois and speaks about civil rights, shared a video that recapped his horrifying experience in Mississippi amid racial turmoil and tension. In 1955, Emmett Till went to Mississippi to visit family. During that visit, Parker and his cousin, Till, who were teenagers, along with another family member Simeon Wright, went to a grocery store in Money, Miss., where Till whistled at the wife of the store owner, who was white. Days later Till was abducted from his great-uncle's house by two white men, and days later, he was found dead after a torturous murder. The two accused of the crime, Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam, were found not guilty by an all-white jury. But since then, new evidence in the case has been uncovered. Parker said he speaks of the tragedy not to stir up animosity, ill-will or hate, but so that others know history. Dorothy Parker-Jarrett, principal at Summerour Middle School and a relative of Parker, said the school has always been an environment that is community- and family-oriented and is focused on ways to bring the community together. But she said the students are the focus of the program. "I am just really so excited about the participation I have seen here throughout the week as the school has been preparing for the program," Parker-Jarrett said. "I'm so proud of these kids." Claude Jean-Pois, parent of sixth grader, Emma Jean-Pois, attended the celebration with his daughter in a traditional African gown from the Republic of Mali. He called the event priceless because it is a school of great diversity. "Several countries and cultures are represented here," Jean-Pois said. "This school particularly takes time to celebrate each culture. This is good because the kids get at least one shot of getting concentrated information about African heritage and African-American heritage." The school also holds a Hispanic celebration in the fall and an international celebration in spring.More like this story
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Posted Oct 14, 2011, 11:06 am
The University of Arizona Wildcats soccer team is set to host the University of California Golden Bears on Friday night. The Wildcats are coming off a weekend that featured their first win. California did better last weekend, battling UCLA to a 0-0 draw and beating USC 2-0.
Although they had a win last week, they also had a loss Sunday to Oregon State. Players and coaches pointed to improvements and strong runs of play, particularly at the beginning and end of the match. However, the team still had trouble keeping this up for the full 90 minutes.
After the Oregon State game, Arizona goalkeeper Ashley Jett gave a list of things that she and the defenders would need to improve this week.
"Discipline. Keeping everything in front of us. Making sure we have control of the midfield," she said. "We need to know where our midfielders are and they need to track back as well."
The Cats will be hosting the 7 p.m. game at Mulcahy Stadium at the corner of 15th Street and Plummer.
So what were you doing at 15?
If the team needs a role model for performing in high pressure situations, they should look no further than their assistant coach, Danielle Sunderhaus.
At 15, Sunderhaus was already making it up the ladder of the Olympic Development Program. She was chosen for the U.S. national team's women's youth side, but before she played a match with them, she was called up to the full national team.
There was not much time for her to settle in. The first day of camp was called "mentality day," which involved fitness tests and small-sided games.
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In her case, it also included one-on-ones with Tisha Venturini and Brandi Chastain, two of the best in the world at that time, and idols to young players like Sunderhaus.
"It was amazing, but they didn't take it easy on me. They wanted to show this fifteen year old what it was all about. In my first game, I was crushed something like six to nothing," Sunderhaus said.
Still, she wasn't deterred.
"I realized that if I don't show what I've got here, they aren't going to ask me back," she said.
She showed well: She traveled with the team to Sweden soon afterward and earned her first cap as a second half substitute.
Wilma suiting up
Arizona mascot Wilma Wildcat made an appearance at the game against Oregon State last week, and it brought to mind what I'll admit is a pet peeve: Wilbur Wildcat dresses as a football player at football games and a basketball player at basketball games. He's ostensibly a player on the team. I get it.
Wilma, on the other hand dresses like a cheerleader. I suppose it makes sense when she shows up for men's games, but why does she still dress that way for women's games?
On the scale of sexism in sports in our post-Title IX world, I realize it doesn't rate high. Still it bugs me a wee bit. It's not just me: This was somewhat of a cause célèbre among some women's basketball fans years ago.
I decided to use my exalted position as Tucson Sentinel's soccer correspondent to blow the lid open on this. I called Tori Palmer, head of the mascot and cheerleading program and asked her what's up.
As it turns out, Wilma does now have a basketball uniform that she will wear to women's basketball games. She soon will be debuting a softball uniform, as well.
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Stanford University Department of Operations Research Systems Optimization LaboratoryOverview
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Modeling water supply for the energy sector : final report
by Nathan Buras
1 edition published in 1982 in English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Determining the feasibility of incorporating water resource constraints into energy models : final report
by Nathan Buras
2 editions published in 1979 in English and held by 10 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
PILOT-1980 energy-economic model
by George B Dantzig
1 edition published in 1982 in English and held by 10 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Planning under uncertainty solving large-scale stochastic linear programs
2 editions published in 1992 in English and held by 8 WorldCat member libraries worldwide For many practical problems, solutions obtained from deterministic models are unsatisfactory because they fail to hedge against certain contingencies that may occur in the future. Stochastic models address this shortcoming, but up to recently seemed to be intractable due to their size. Recent advances both in solution algorithms and in computer technology now allow us to solve important and general classes of practical stochastic problems. We show how large-scale stochastic linear programs can be efficiently solved by combining classical decomposition and Monte Carlo (importance) sampling techniques. We discuss the methodology for solving two-stage stochastic linear programs with recourse, present numerical results of large problems with numerous stochastic parameters, show how to efficiently implement the methodology on a parallel multi-computer and derive the theory for solving a general class of multi-stage problems with dependency of the stochastic parameters within a stage and between different stages
Stanford PILOT energy/economic model : interim report
by George B Dantzig
1 edition published in 1978 in English and held by 5 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Decomposition and (importance) sampling techniques for multi-stage stochastic linear programs
by Stanford University
2 editions published in 1993 in English and held by 5 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The difficulty of solving large-scale multi-stage stochastic linear programs arises from the sheer number of scenarios associated with numerous stochastic parameters. The number of scenarios grows exponentially with the number of stages and problems get easily out of hand even for very moderate numbers of stochastic parameters per stage. Our method combines dual (Benders) decomposition with Monte Carlo sampling techniques. We employ importance sampling to efficiently obtain accurate estimates of both expected future costs and gradients and right-hand sides of cuts. The method enables us to solve practical large-scale problems with many stages and numerous stochastic parameters per stage. We discuss the theory of sharing and adjusting cuts between different scenarios in a stage. We derive probabilistic lower and upper bounds, where we use importance path sampling for the upper bound estimation. Initial numerical results turned out to be promising
Technical report
by Stanford University
5 editions published between 1990 and 1991 in English and held by 5 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Optimal design of pitched tapered laminated wood beams
by M Avriel
2 editions published in 1976 in English and held by 4 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The optimal design of a pitched tapered laminated woood beam is considered. An engineering formulation is given in which the volume of the beam is minimized. The problem is then reformulated and solved as a generalized geometric (signomial) program. Sample designs are presented. (Author)
The simplex algorithm with a new primal and dual pivot rule
1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 4 WorldCat member libraries worldwide We present a simplex-type algorithm for linear programming that works with primal-feasible and dual-feasible points associated with bases that differ by only one column
Algorithmic advances in stochastic programming
1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 4 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Practical planning problems with deterministic forecasts of inherently uncertain parameters often yield unsatisfactory solutions. Stochastic programming formulations allow uncertain parameters to be modeled as random variables with known distributions, but the size of the resulting mathematical programs can be formidable. Decomposition-based algorithms take advantage of special structure and provide an attractive approach to such problems. We consider two classes of decomposition-based stochastic programming algorithms. The first type of algorithm addresses problems with a ''manageable'' number of scenarios. The second class incorporates Monte Carlo sampling within a decomposition algorithm. We develop and empirically study an enhanced Benders decomposition algorithm for solving multistage stochastic linear programs within a prespecified tolerance. The enhancements include warm start basis selection, preliminary cut generation, the multicut procedure, and decision tree traversing strategies. Computational results are presented for a collection of ''real-world'' multistage stochastic hydroelectric scheduling problems. Recently, there has been an increased focus on decomposition-based algorithms that use sampling within the optimization framework. These approaches hold much promise for solving stochastic programs with many scenarios. A critical component of such algorithms is a stopping criterion to ensure the quality of the solution. With this as motivation, we develop a stopping rule theory for algorithms in which bounds on the optimal objective function value are estimated by sampling. Rules are provided for selecting sample sizes and terminating the algorithm under which asymptotic validity of confidence interval statements for the quality of the proposed solution can be verified. Issues associated with the application of this theory to two sampling-based algorithms are considered, and preliminary empirical coverage results are presented
Stanford Pilot energy/economic model : interim report, May, 1978
by George B Dantzig
1 edition published in 1978 in English and held by 4 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Planning under uncertainty using parallel computing
by George B Dantzig
1 edition published in 1987 in English and held by 4 WorldCat member libraries worldwide For example, parallel processors may make it possible to come to better grips with the fundamental problems of planning, scheduling, design, and control of complex systems such as the economy, an industrial enterprise, an energy system, a water-resource system, military models for planning-and-control, decisions about investment, innovation, employment, and health-delivery systems."
On the numerical stability of quasi-definite systems
1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 4 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The authors discuss the solution of sparse linear equations Kd = r, where K is a symmetric and specially structured indefinite matrix that often arises in numerical optimization. For such K, the indefinite factorization K = LDL{sup T} is known to exist in exact arithmetic with 1 x 1 pivots and no row or column interchanges. It is shown that the stability of the LDL{sup T} factorization of this matrix is naturally connected with the stability of the LDM{sup T} factorization of a closely related unsymmetric positive-definite matrix. Conditions are given that allow the stable numerical solution of this system by Gaussian elimination without row and column interchanges
Two characterizations of sufficient matrices
1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 4 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Two characterizations are given for the class of sufficient matrices defined by Cottle, Pang, and Venkateswaran. The first is a direct translation of the definition into linear programming terms. The second can be thought of as a generalization of a theorem of T.D. Parsons on P-matrices. 19 refs
Mathematical decomposition techniques for power system expansion planning : final report
1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 4 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A discounted-cost continuous-time flexible manufacturing and operator scheduling model solved by deconvexification over time
1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 4 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A discounted-cost, continuous-time, infinite-horizon version of a flexible manufacturing and operator scheduling model is solved. The solution procedure is to convexify the discrete operator-assignment constraints to obtain a linear program, and then to regain the discreteness and obtain an approximate manufacturing schedule by deconvexification of the solution of the linear program over time. The strong features of the model are the accommodation of linear inequality relations among the manufacturing activities and the discrete manufacturing scheduling, whereas the weak features are intra-period relaxation of inventory availability constraints, and the absence of inventory costs, setup times, and setup charges
MINOS : a large-scale nonlinear programming system (for problems with linear constraints) user's guide
by Bruce A Murtagh
3 editions published in 1977 in English and held by 4 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A strictly improving linear programming alorithm based on a series of Phase 1 problems
1 edition published in 1992 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide When used on degenerate problems, the simplex method often takes a number of degenerate steps at a particular vertex before moving to the next. In theory (although rarely in practice), the simplex method can actually cycle at such a degenerate point. Instead of trying to modify the simplex method to avoid degenerate steps, we have developed a new linear programming algorithm that is completely impervious to degeneracy. This new method solves the Phase II problem of finding an optimal solution by solving a series of Phase I feasibility problems. Strict improvement is attained at each iteration in the Phase I algorithm, and the Phase II sequence of feasibility problems has linear convergence in the number of Phase I problems. When tested on the 30 smallest NETLIB linear programming test problems, the computational results for the new Phase II algorithm were over 15% faster than the simplex method; on some problems, it was almost two times faster, and on one problem it was four times faster
Using MINOS as a subroutine for decomposition
by Robert Entriken
2 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The decomposition algorithm used as an example in this report is nested-dual decomposition. The present implementeation is limited to the conventional serial computers of today, but the future holds great promise for the extension of this work to parallel processors."
Comparisons of composite simplex algorithms
by Stanford University
2 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The implementations of each algorithm are also discussed. One theme that is present throughout all of the computational experience is that there is no one algorithm which is the best algorithm for all problems." more
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Decomposition (Mathematics) Energy policy--Economic aspects Industrial water supply--Mathematical models Laminated wood Linear programming Mathematical optimization--Computer programs Nonlinear programming Nonlinear programming--Data processing Parallel processing (Electronic computers) Power resources--Mathematical models Production scheduling Programming (Mathematics) Simplexes (Mathematics) United States Water resources development--Mathematical models Water-supply--Mathematical models
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The process took 2+ months – interviewed at Kinder Morgan in October 2011.
I was interviewed by two engineers, a drilling engineer and the head recruiter. They were reasonably nice. Most of the interview questions were personal aptitude questions, and situation resolution questions. Almost nobody went to their information session; I would recommend doing so, it gives you one on one time with them.
Smile throughout the interview, do not be frantic. I did not think the interview went badly, but the drilling engineer began suppressing laughter at one of my responses. I knew that was where it all ended, I still don't know what I said. Ultimately, they picked another one of my classmates. Maybe it was for the best, although it was a very nice sounding company.
I think they took too long to get back to the candidates, even if they were not picked for internships. It took two months before I got word, it would have been nicer if the let-down had been more immediate.
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Application DetailsI applied online. The process took a day – interviewed at Kinder Morgan in October 2010.
Interview DetailsI received a request to schedule an interview and I chose a time. That was my only contact with the company other than the interview. I was interviewed by two different people. One was an engineer, the other was an HR person. It was a standard behavioral interview. It appeared that they were really trying to determine how much I was interested in working in the field and if I would enjoy living in a small town. Many questions revolved around where I had lived and what those communities were like.
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Application DetailsI applied through an employee referral. The process took 3+ months – interviewed at Kinder Morgan in October 2011.
Interview DetailsI worked around Kinder Morgan lines many times before and I always heard good things about the company. With this depression going on and work mainly being construction work slowly drying up I started looking into more stable fields. I came across some Kinder-Morgan Inspectors and asked them what was the process in getting hired, they told me to get to know everyone from the company and to apply online. A recommendation from an employee goes a long way.
About 4 months later I saw a position and went ahead and applied for it and got the initial phone interview, the questions mostly consisted of my work ethic, my background, how I handle situations, and how I handle people.
The second phase was a 1 on 1 interview: it was mostly a question and answer type, the questions were. How well am I going to follow company policy?
Am I going to try to change the rules of pipeline?
How well do I handle hostile situations?
Describe a situation where you had to be the middle man between 2 conflicting people?
What is my work ethic? Describe some situations where my work ethic conflicted with the project?
The third interview was in front of a panel of 3 people 2 being directors.
the questions were the same but this time I had three people picking me apart. The key to getting out of a trap they would set is in my opinion is sticking to your guns and giving the most ethical and politically correct answer possible. They are highly into being politically correct, and honesty. This does'nt mean give a whatever answer but think about the answer and answer it in a political sense, i.e. something they might wanna hear as directors and managers.
Lastly their going to ask if you have any questions, pick a question that is going to flatter them and get them excited about answering the question. Don't ask about what benefits the company is offering or how many days off you get. Ask about how their surviving in this economy, their business goals, their profitability margin/goals, etc...Interview Questions- How do you feel about company policies? View Answer
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Negotiation Detailsdon't bother negotiating they pay pretty good and the benefits of being a full time employee are far better than anyone else. Trust me this place you will grow!Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceDifficult Interview


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Community Health Systems Announces Acquisition Of Sharon, Pennsylvania Hospital And Lease Of Ocala, Florida Hospital
Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CYH) announced today that subsidiaries of the Company have completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Sharon Regional Medical Center in Sharon, Pennsylvania, and a long-term lease of Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida.
The Pennsylvania acquisition includes 251-bed Sharon Regional Medical Center, outpatient centers and affiliated physician practices. Sharon Regional is located in Pennsylvania, the Company's second largest state as measured by number of affiliated hospitals, and in close proximity to ValleyCare Health System of Ohio, an affiliated health system that includes two acute care facilities and a rehabilitation hospital.
The 40-year, prepaid lease of 421-bed Munroe Regional Medical Center also includes the creation of a clinical affiliation between Munroe Regional and UF Health Shands. With the lease now finalized, Community Health Systems affiliates own or operate 26 hospitals in Florida, which is the Company's largest state as measured by number of affiliated hospital facilities.
Commenting on today's announcement, Wayne T. Smith, chairman and chief executive officer of Community Health Systems, Inc., said, "The acquisition of Sharon Regional and the lease of Munroe Regional are important, strategic affiliations for our company as we work to develop networks in key states. Both hospitals have served their respective communities with quality care for many years, and we appreciate the opportunity to work with the medical staffs and employees in their commitment to providing quality health services. We are also excited about our growing relationship with UF Health Shands and look forward to the ways we can work together to make a positive impact on quality care in Florida."
About Community Health Systems, Inc. Community Health Systems, Inc. is one of the largest publicly-traded hospital companies in the United States and a leading operator of general acute care hospitals in communities across the country. Through its subsidiaries, the Company currently owns, leases or operates 208 affiliated hospitals in 29 states with an aggregate of approximately 31,500 licensed beds. The Company's headquarters are located in Franklin, Tennessee, a suburb south of Nashville. Shares in Community Health Systems, Inc. are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CYH." More information about the Company can be found on its website at www.chs.net. Forward-Looking Statements Statements contained in this news release regarding expected operating results, acquisition transactions or divestitures and other events are forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. Actual future events or results may differ materially from these statements. Readers are referred to the documents filed by Community Health Systems, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's annual report on Form 10-K, current reports on Form 8-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. These filings identify important risk factors and other uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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If President Barack Obama thought fighting Republicans was tough, he's learning real fast that battling with his own party isn't exactly a good time. As many of his former colleagues in the Senate and the House voice outrage and opposition to his push for universal healthcare, the man once deemed "untouchable" currently finds himself in the political battle of his life.
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