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Kingdom Heroes
UPDATE: This game has been shutdown and is no longer available
Kingdom Heroes Overview
Kingdom Heroes is the latest Asian MMORPG based on the The Three Kingdoms period of China. While this is heavily trodden territory, Kingdom Heroes has an intense PvP experience with a slew of unique features. Developed by Userjoy Technology and published in North America by Aeria Games, Kingdom Hearts is now in closed beta testing. Some of the game's features include mounted combat and ship based combat. Player run guilds will be able to run entire cities and battle over forts in-game. This territorial conflict won't be confined to player controlled units. Players can command NPC soldiers and send in whole squads of them against their enemies.
The Three Warring Kingdoms:
Cao Cao - Founded when Cao Cao unified the north of China.
Liu Bei - Located in southwest China, the Shu dynasty was founded by Liu Bei.
Sun Quan - The last of the three kingdoms to be formed, it is located in the south of Chin and was founded by Sun Quan.
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Kingdom Heroes Review
By, Omer Altay
Another day, another MMORPG set during the period of the Three Kingdoms. Seriously, there are already so many MMORPGs set during this period of Chinese history. I have nothing against this particular period of history, but with so many games trying to shove "Three Kingdoms" in their game title, things can get a bit confusing. See the Confusion of the Three Kingdoms editorial for more on this.
Kingdom Heroes is a 3D Fantasy MMORPG published by Aeria Games with a heavy emphasis on PvP. The game aims to compete with other PvP heavy MMORPGs including Aika Online from gPotato and Heroes of Three Kingdoms from Perfect World Entertainment. Even though Kingdom Heroes is marketed and labeled as a PvP heavy MMORPG, the game offers compelling PvE content on top of its epic large scale PvP battles. Plus, the game actually has several interesting features (Soldier System, Naval Warfare and more) as well as a fast enough experience rate to keep players hooked. But more on those interesting features later.
Starting Out
Character creation in Kingdom Heroes isn't anything too special. After choosing from one of the game's four starting classes – Warrior, Fencer Tactician and Conjurer players must choose where to allocate their starting stat points. Even though Kingdom Heroes has only four starting classes, the game does offer more appearance customization than most MMOs, as players can chose from 8+ faces, 11+ Hairstyles and 30+ hair colors.
Upon actually creating a character and entering the game world, players will have to run through a short tutorial area before they can pick a faction. Luckily, you don't actually have to complete all the quests in the starting area if you don't want to, you can just run past all of the tutorial quest NPCs if you want to save some time. I do recommend completing all of the tutorial quests though, as they're incredibly easy and rewarding. Upon reaching the end of the tutorial area, players must chose a faction to align themselves with. The three factions in Kingdom Heroes are Cao-Cao, Sun Jian and Liu Bei. It doesn't really matter which faction you pick early on if you're playing by yourself, but if you're playing with friends it makes sense to chose the same faction, as your faction determines which "side" you'll be fighting on.
Mechanics and Gameplay
Controls-wise Kingdom Heroes offers both WSAD controls as well as point and click. I find the WSAD controls much more responsive, but I'm glad the game offers both options. Combat is fairly fast paced, with most enemies dying within a few hits. In fact, even higher leveled opponents seem to die incredibly fast, which makes the game's PvE aspect feel way too easy. Just to illustrate this point a bit better, at level 13 I managed to kill a level 52 "Evil Bodyguard" with ease. Since the game doesn't award experience for killing enemies that are significantly higher level than yourself, there's really no point to killing random higher level enemies, but I still find it a bit ridiculous that the PvE aspect of the game is so easy. In fact, most of the enemies in Kingdom Heroes, aside from bosses, feel more like EXP pinatas than anything else.
Progression wise players receive 3 attribute points as well as a single talent point each level. The experience rate is fast paced, which it sort of has to be, considering the max level is 120+. Early on the experience rate feels absurdly fast, but it does slow down a tad around level 20, but overall it's still fast. One downside about the game's talent tree system is that there isn't too much variety. Even though you can never accumulate enough talent points to learn everything, the talent tree system feels a bit simplistic and lacking in terms of variety. Players can also train and learn new skills over at their class trainer as they level up. One aspect of Kingdom Heroes that needs a bit more content is its job advancements. As is the game only has one job advancement at level 120 where players can chose from one of two job changes.
Soldier… err Pet System!
Probably the most unique aspect of Kingdom Heroes is its Soldier System. Each of the game's four starting classes can control a certain amount of soldiers, which are basically pets. Warriors and conjurers can control a maximum of 2 soldiers at a time, fencers can control 4, and Tacticians 6. As a Warrior, even though I could control only 2 soldiers at a time, I really like the game's pet system. The soldier system actually closely resembles the mercenary system from Atlantica Online, as these soldiers level up independently from each other and from your character.
The soldier system in Kingdom Heroes is neat because players can actually control how their soldiers grow. Players can pick which skills soldiers learn as well as what equipment each uses. Managing soldiers is a fairly easy task and adds some depth to the game. I strongly recommend new players to equip their soldiers with weapons as soon as possible, as it increases their damage considerably. I didn't realize I could even equip my soldiers with gear until I reached level 17. If a soldier dies in combat it's not a big deal. Players can have them resurrected (without losing any of their equipment) at any conscription officer for a small fee. Keep in mind, soldiers lose some 'loyalty' when they die and if loyalty sinks too low your troops won't obey your commands. Not to worry though as loyalty is regained automatically simply by keeping soldiers alive. The whole soldier system doesn't replace 'partying' with other players, but it definitely makes soloing a lot easier. Another neat little thing is that players can actually trade their soldiers through the game's auction house system. Obviously higher level soldiers are worth a pretty penny with 'rare' soldiers being worth the most.
AFK Leveling 4tw!
Players can set their soldiers to the "aggressive" setting, which makes them automatically attack any nearby enemies. Leaving soldiers on this setting in a safe area is probably the easiest way to gain experience. Questing and killing enemies manually is much faster, but leveling up without having to lift a finger is much more convenient, even though its slower. I found that leaving the game on overnight or while doing something else was the easiest way to level up. Tacticians can level up much faster doing this as they can command up to six soldiers at once. Even though soldiers are considerably slower at killing enemies, I still found myself leaving Kingdom Heroes running while doing something else as my soldiers mindlessly slaughtered nearby enemies. This particular method of gaining experience isn't nearly as cheesy as the built in bot in Magic World Online and WYD Global and is instead better resembles the "auto attack" feature in Sword of the New World.
Fight For Your Faction
PvP in Kingdom Heroes focuses on large scale kingdom wars where players from each of the game's three factions fight for control over towns and fortresses. These faction wars occur regularly throughout the week. Player run guilds can actually take control of conquered towns and even control commerce through in that particular city by setting tax rates. The concept behind the game's territory war system isn't exactly unique, but the fact that players can control seige weaponry in battle does spice things up. Seige weapons are needed to break down gate walls. On top of that, Kingdom Heroes is one of the only MMORPGs where players can fight on sea in naval battles. The only other MMORPG that I can think of off the top of my head with a sea based component is Florensia. Players are awarded merit points when they kill members of the opposing faction which determine a player's rank in the faction. Keep in mind players won't lose experience and soldiers won't lose loyalty if they die during PvP, so players are encouraged to participate.
The Small Details Matter
Kingdom Heroes has a bunch of small features built into the game that are worth mentioning. One of my favorite smaller features being the game's auto navigate system which is similar to the auto navigate in Red Cliff and Zero Online. Players can quickly find available quest and navigate to the appropriate quest NPC with click of a button via the 'available quest' tab. Plus, players can simply click on the quest missions on their 'quest tracker' to automatically run towards quest locations. Need to kill 10 wild boars? Simply click on the quest name in your tracker and your character will run there automatically! The auto navigate feature itself is quite helpful, but the game does have some pathing issues. I found that the auto navigation system rarely takes the most efficient route to any destination, which makes movement feel a bit unnatural. I also found on rare occasions my character would get stuck trying to run through fences and other obstacles. It's also worth mentioning that Kingdom Heroes has an auction house, which makes buying and selling goods in game quite easy.
Final Verdict – Good
Kingdom Heroes isn't exactly a unique game, but the game's PvP should be enough to keep players entertained. The entire PvE aspect of the game just feels too easy, but with a high level cap and an in depth soldier system there's still plenty to do.
Kingdom Heroes Videos
Kingdom Heroes Character Creation
Kingdom Heroes Tutorial Gameplay
Kingdom Heroes Preview Trailer
Kingdom Heroes Links
Kingdom Heroes System Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
OS: Windows 2000 / XP /Vista / 7
CPU: Dual-Core 2.0GHz
HDD: 4 GB Free
Graphics Card: nVIDIA GeForce 6600GT
Recommended Specifications:
OS: Windows 2000 / XP /Vista / 7
CPU: Pentium Dual-Core 2.5GHz
HDD: 6 GB Free
Graphics Card: nVIDIA GeForce 7600GT or better


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Wednesday, January 9, 2013
David Bowie has released his first single in nearly a decade -- with his first new studio album since 2003's Reality -- called The Next Day coming on March 12th. Bowie's video for "Where Are We Now?" premiered yesterday (January 8th) on his 66th birthday. The new album is produced by longtime collaborator Tony Visconti, who produced such classic Bowie sets as 1970's The Man Who Sold The World, 1974's Diamond Dogs, 1975's Young Americans, 1977's Low and "Heroes," 1978's Stage, 1979's Lodger, and 1980's Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps).
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In the early morning hours of Tuesday the 8th (of) January, Iso/Columbia Records released a new single by David Bowie titled "Where Are We Now?" exclusively launching in the iTunes Store in 119 countries. David Bowie's first new album in ten years and his 30th studio recording, The Next Day is also available as a pre-order on iTunes with a wide release scheduled for March. January the 8th is of course David Bowie's birthday, a timely moment for such a treasure to appear as if out of nowhere.
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In recent years radio silence has been broken only by endless speculation, rumor and wishful thinking. . . a new record. . . who would have ever thought it, who'd have ever dreamed it! After all David is the kind of artist who writes and performs what he wants when he wants. . . when he has something to say as opposed to something to sell. Today he definitely has something to say.
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International Health Partnership launch
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Leaders from donor countries, funding organizations, developing nations, and international agencies came together in London on Wednesday 5 September to launch a new international partnership to help improve healthcare systems in the developing world.
Led by the government of the United Kingdom, the International Health Partnership was launched formally by UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown at an event at 10 Downing Street, London.
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A joint statement from international health partners – UNAIDS, The GAVI Alliance, Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria, UNICEF, United Nations Population Fund, World Bank and the World Health Organization – welcomed the initiative: "We, as international health partners committed to improving health and development outcomes in the world, welcome and fully support the International Health Partnership's mission to strengthen health systems, and we congratulate those involved for setting it in motion."
"We will be coordinated and accountable in this work and take every opportunity to capture knowledge and lessons learned in improving health programmes," the partners stated.
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Keep track of all the delicious Slow Food URBAN San Diego events here!
And look at our blog for some past events!
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−Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Suzie's Farm!6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dia De Los Muertos
Gather with family and friends at Suzie's Farm for a Dia De Los Muertos celebration to pray for and remember those who have passed. To make this a celebration in true Suzie's Farm style, we have invited chef friends from San Diego and Baja to prepare traditional Mexican dishes. Bring remembrances to place at our Main Altar to commemorate your loved ones. While this is a holiday to remember those who have passed, it is also a fiesta – frivolous and formal and funny and full as life!
Our Dia De Los Muertos celebration will be a family fiesta with tickets available for adults and children.
This celebration is a benefit for the Front Burner Fund and Kitchen Commandos, two great, local non-profit organizations helping our food community.
Read Lucila's blog post, Que Viva La Vida on the celebration of Life and Death.
The Details
When: Saturday, November 2nd, 6:00 – 10:00pm
Where: The Grove at Suzie's Farm – 2570 Sunset Avenue, San Diego, CA 92154
The Chefs
Chef Flor Franco has helped line up some of the most acclaimed chefs from San Diego and Baja, including:
- Javier Plascencia – Mision 19
- Andrew Spurgin – Andrew Spurgin™
- Isabel Cruz – Barrio Star
- Miguel Valdez and Mark Park – Indulge Contemporary Catering
- Ryan Stein – L'Escargot Bistro
- Martin Gonzalez -
Toast Enoteca Cucina
- Humbertos Aviles – La Caza Club
- Dawn Parks – Wild Thyme Catering
- Maylin Chavez – Local, Organic, Sustainable Catering
- Bianca Castro – Biscotti's Venuzzi Reposteria
The line-up of chefs is subject to change.+6:00 pmCelebrate Día de los Muertos at Suzie's Farm!
−5th annual Maritime Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony: The Sustainable Seafood Sensation Returns6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
From the event website
Once again the Fisheries & Seafood Technology Sector Working Group has stepped to the fore and pledged to provide the freshest local sustainable seafood for this annual extravaganza celebration of all things maritime.
The dinner sold out the last two years, so don't wait to buy your ticket. The dinner will be held at the Liberty Station Conference Center on the evening of Nov. 7. …
Sponsorship opportunities are available starting at $500, up to $5,000 for premium recognition as a Gold Sponsor. Remember that the Gala Dinner is one of the few public occasions during the year where students have the opportunity to rub shoulders with and see the industry at its best, but we need your financial support to make that possible.
- Gold Level Dinner Sponsor – $5,000
- Silver Level Dinner Sponsor – $2,500
- (Bronze) TABLE Sponsor – $1,000
(Each sponsorship above includes a table, seats 8 )
Individual Tickets:
- Non-members: $100
- TMA members: $75
- Educator's discount: $60 (please inquire for registration instructions)
The Annual Sustainable Seafood Sensation Reception & Dinner that immediately follows Day One of the annual Blue Tech & Blue Economy Summit have elevated the "Maritime Gala Dinner" above and beyond "a celebration of all things maritime" to one of the culinary highlights on any seafood lover's calendar. In 2012, under the capable direction of Chef/Event Architect Andrew Spurgin a dozen chefs prepared an array of seafood appetizers and a three-course dinner that rivaled any meal served in San Diego in recent history.
The lineup for this year's dinner is still building, but with a growing list of vendors supporting the dinner, now including Catalina Offshore, capitalizing on the incredible biodiversity of the Southern California Bight is bound to tantalize and delight any palette. Do not miss out! This event has sold out the last two years!
Support OceanSTEM – This sustainable seafood dinner is the highlight of our sustainable seafood education events, "Consider a Fish", which will be held throughout the year in 2014. Proceeds support OceanSTEM and help fund student interactions with industry professionals in a multitude of settings, including all-inclusive events such as this sustainable seafood reception and dinner. Request a copy of TMA Foundation Sponsorship Packages today, and help us foster the development of tomorrow's Blue Tech leaders and innovators.
An event like this would never be possible were it not for the support of key sponsors and supporters, including the following:
- Carlsbad Aquafarm
- Catalina Offshore Products
- Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute
- Hydranautics
- Living Coast Discovery Center
- San Diego Fishermen's Working Group
- San Diego Oceans Foundation
- SeaBotix
- Vesper Wines
- Cook + Schmid
The Maritime Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony is put on by The Maritime Alliance Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and a portion of your payment is tax-deductible
Check website for more details.+6:00 pm5th annual Maritime Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony: The Sustainable Seafood Sensation Returns
−Cooking Seafood with Catalina Offshore at Great News!6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Cooking Seafood with Catalina Offshore
Instructor: GOMES & FELMLEY
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Cost: $49.00
Join Tommy Gomes, Catalina Offshore Products Fishmonger and Chef Jenn, Culinary Instructor and Certified Culinary Nutritionist to not only learn how to make wonderful fresh fish dishes, but how to filet and portion fish as well. Chef Jenn is a talented cook and teacher who has a deep passion for food. Tommy comes from a fishing family and has been around it all of his life, the two make a wonderful duo. San Diego Magazine had nominated him as one of the top 50 people to watch in 2011, so don't miss out. Tommy will discuss how to buy fresh seafood and what to look for in freshness and how to trust a true fishmonger. He will also instruct students on how to use the entire fish.
Recipes: Thai Seafood Salad; Polenta with Shrimp in Sage Butter; Baked Whole Local White Fish with Italian Lemon, Olive Oil and Fresh Herb Sauce; "Best of Catalina Offshore Products" Cioppino (fisherman's stew).
*Tommy will be donating his teaching fee to Urban Slow- Foods San Diego. Recipes subject to change due to availability.
CALL FOR AVAILABILITY 858-270-1582+6:30 pmCooking Seafood with Catalina Offshore at Great News!
−SAN DIEGO BAY WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL (all-day)Nov 18 – Nov 24
Raise a glass and celebrate a Decade of Decadence as the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival returns November 18-24, 2013. The seven-day epicurean experience celebrates San Diego's fresh and flavorful food and drink scene with over 20 citywide events, celebrity chefs from across the nation, wine and cooking classes, chef dinners, _Cooking Light_ and _Health Magazine's_ The Fit Foodie 5K/10K presented by Citibank, and multiple tasting events throughout the week.
The Festival's legendary Grand Tasting transforms the beautiful San Diego Bay into a food and wine lover's paradise, featuring 200 wineries, breweries and sprits from around the world, 70 local restaurants and gourmet food companies, and the Chef of the Fest Competition where San Diego's best chefs take center stage.
Join the celebration!
For a schedule of events, tickets and hotels visit, see event website.+SAN DIEGO BAY WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL (all-day)
−La Plancha Pop-Up Dinner: Celebration of Baja & Tequila Tasting6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Event Description:
A unique collaboration of Baja and San Diego chefs to include Chad White of Plancha Baja Med, Javier Plascencia of Mision 19 and Jason Knibb of Nine-Ten. Feast upon 6 uniquely styled courses with handpicked tequila pairings selected by Marcela Valladolid of Hacienda de la Flor and Food Network's Mexican Made Easy. The Plancha Baja Med tagline is "It's like a high 5 in the mouth" and with this line up of chefs, it promises to do just that.
The term plancha is Spanish for "iron" and is the type of griddle used in Mexican cooking, similar to a flat top grill. "Baja Med" refers to the culinary movement where Mexican, Mediterranean and Asian cuisine are fused together to create one mouthwatering flavor explosion. Chef Chad White began a journey of pop-up dinners in this style, where he is able to take creative liberty to cook what he wants, however he wants, wherever he wants. The sky is the limit. Now's your chance to take part in the La Plancha experience.
Date: Monday, November 18, 2013
Time: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Location: Romesco Baja Med Bistro
Attire: Sophisticated Casual
Call (760) 845-0911 to reserve your seat.
For more information, click here.+6:30 pmLa Plancha Pop-Up Dinner: Celebration of Baja & Tequila Tasting
−November Slow Sips at 1500 Ocean at the Hotel Del6:30 pm – 8:00 pmThis months Slow Sips is Tuesday November 19th, at 1500 Ocean at the Hotel Del from 6:30 – 8:00. There will be a cash bar and of course as always if you show your Slow Food Urban SD membership card you receive 10% off any food purchases. Please RSVP on Brownpaper tickets if you plan on attending!Hope to see you there!!+6:30 pmNovember Slow Sips at 1500 Ocean at the Hotel Del
−Storytellers Pop-Up Dinner With Todo Mundo6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A dining and music experience featuring Chef Nick Brune of Eco Caters/Local Habit and David Green Truck of Green Truck SD.
Storytellers is a pop-up event hosted by Eco Caters and Green Truck SD.
Each event will showcase 7 tracks from a local musician paired with 7 courses of organic cuisine. Each track is detailed by the artist followed by the chefs explanation of his dish and then finally the music is performed live while guests enjoy their pairing experience.
Each guest will receive a CD, 7 courses, 7 live tracks, and 2 home brews for $65
Click here for tickets and more information.+6:00 pmStorytellers Pop-Up Dinner With Todo Mundo
−SoNo Fest and Chili Cook-Off11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Click here for details.+11:00 amSoNo Fest and Chili Cook-Off
−December Nights in Balboa Park5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Balboa Park December Nights, the nation's premier holiday festival, will take place for the 35th consecutive year on Friday, Dec. 6, 3-11pm, and Saturday, Dec. 7, noon-11pm. As always, the event brings families and friends together to spread holiday joy, learn more about the cultural value of Balboa Park and kick-off the "most wonderful time of the year."
Participating Balboa Park museums open their doors free of charge from 5-9 pm both evenings and more than 350,000 visitors are expected to experience the joy of San Diego's largest free community festival. Those who attend will participate in a truly multicultural experience, enjoying food, music and entertainment from around the world.
Revelers can watch top-notch musical and dance performances, enjoy delicious and diverse food choices and help spread a heavy dose of holiday cheer. Some of the more well-known traditions include food from around the globe at the International Christmas Festival at the House of Pacific Relations Cottages; the annual Santa Lucia Procession at the Plaza de California; unique gift shopping at the museum stores and with the artisans of Spanish Village; and musical and dance presentations from the San Diego Junior Theatre, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, Del Cerro Baptist's Christmas Story Tree, and more.+5:00 pmDecember Nights in Balboa Park
−Garden of Lights 2013 at San Diego Botanic Gardens (all-day)Dec 7 – Dec 30
Watch the GOL video – click here
The San Diego Botanic Garden brings your favorite elements of the winter season all to one location. Leave the hustle and bustle of the malls behind and enjoy a relaxing evening strolling through the lighted Garden. The San Diego Botanic Garden is a dazzling winter wonderland filled with over 100,000 sparkling lights illuminating the Garden for a magical holiday experience. Adding to the sparkle is the "Poinsettia Garden," festively decorated with many varieties of poinsettias.
Live music fills the air nightly from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. One night there will be the Peace on Earth Christmas Carolers, while another night features lively Mariachis. *A complete lineup will be released in November.
Got Snow? WE DO! It will be snowing at the Garden December 7, 9, 11, 26, and 28. Please bring your own disc or sled (no metal runners please). Weather permitting.
A team of beautiful Blonde Belgian draft horses will provide wagon rides through the lower area of the Garden on December 14, 15, 18 – 23, and 27 – 30.
Santa will greet young and old alike each night from December 7 – 23 from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm,
in the brightly lit Gazebo, providing a terrific photo opportunity.
Guests can stay warm at the campfire while roasting marshmallows. There will also be hot mulled wine in the Lawn House Garden for purchase, and the Coffee Hut will be offering hot coffee and cocoa, and supplies to make s'mores to enhance your marshmallow roasting experience.
Food provided daily by Divine Fresh Foods serving Gyros, Kabobs, Soups and Salads and Baklava!
A variety of special holiday crafts that children can create to take home.
Nutcracker Exhibit displaying a collection of over 50 Nutcrackers.
"Alice and Friends at the Holidays", a display of gourd figures of Alice in Wonderland characters from the original book.
After December 25 when Santa will have departed back to the North Pole, we will have a rotating International Program of Puppet Productions in the Ecke Building.
- Dec. 26 "Harambee", an African folktale in honor of Kwanza about family working together.
- Dec. 27 and 28 "Little Blue and the Trees" from Europe on friendship about birds and why trees lose their leaves in winter.
- Dec. 29 and 30 "The Emperor's Choice": an Asian folktale about seeds and the value of honesty (includes the appearance of large "Gourdeous" green /gold dragon).
Senior Group Visits
- Special Group Rates $7 per person
(30% savings off regular admissions price)
- Reserved Bus Parking
- Complimentary Group Photo for Each Participant
- Discounts on Mulled Wine, Hot Cocoa and Spiced Cider
- Call 760-436-3036 x201 to make a reservation
Admission prices:
Members: $8
Non-members: Adults $14; Seniors, Active Military & Students $10
All Children 3-12: $6
Children 2 and under: FREE
Parking: FREE
Some activities require additional fees.
December 7 – 23 and 26 – 30
5 – 9 pm
For more details, click here.+Garden of Lights 2013 at San Diego Botanic Gardens (all-day)


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Summary Report for:
25-1022.00 - Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Sample of reported job titles: Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Associate Professor, Instructor, Mathematics Instructor (Math Instructor), Mathematics Lecturer, Mathematics Professor, Professor, Professor of Mathematics
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
- Keep abreast of developments and technological advances in the mathematical field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
|Microphones — Handheld microphones; Wireless microphones
|Notebook computers — Laptop computers
|Portable data input terminals — Interactive whiteboard controllers; Student response systems
|Televisions — Liquid crystal display LCD televisions; Television monitors
|Web cameras — Webcams
Technology used in this occupation:
|Computer based training software — Blackboard Learn; Desire2Learn; Learning management system LMS software; Sakai CLE *
|Data base user interface and query software — Data entry software; Microsoft Access; Structured query language SQL
|Development environment software — Microsoft Visual Basic; Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA
|Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Outlook
|Word processing software — Collaborative editing software; Google Docs *; Microsoft Word
* Software developed by a government agency and/or distributed as freeware or shareware.
|Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
|Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
|English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
|Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
|Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
|Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
|Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
|Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
|Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
|Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
|Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
|Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
|Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
|Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
|Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
|Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
|Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
|Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
|Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
|Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
|Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
|Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
|Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
|Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
|Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Work Activities
|Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
|Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
|Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
|Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
|Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
|Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
|Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
|Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
|Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
|Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Work Context
|Electronic Mail — 99% responded "Every day."
|Freedom to Make Decisions — 64% responded "A lot of freedom."
|Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 77% responded "Every day."
|Structured versus Unstructured Work — 62% responded "A lot of freedom."
|Public Speaking — 54% responded "Every day."
|Face-to-Face Discussions — 59% responded "Every day."
|Contact With Others — 51% responded "Constant contact with others."
|Duration of Typical Work Week — 70% responded "More than 40 hours."
|Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 52% responded "Extremely important."
|Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 33% responded "Very important results."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
|Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
|Related Experience
|Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
|Job Training
|Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include librarians, lawyers, sports medicine physicians, wildlife biologists, school psychologists, surgeons, treasurers, and controllers.
|SVP Range
|(8.0 and above)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|Doctoral degree
|Master's degree
|Post-doctoral training
This occupation may require a background in the following science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational disciplines:
Interest code: SIA
|Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
|Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
|Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
|Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Work Styles
|Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
|Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
|Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
|Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
|Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
|Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
Work Values
|Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
|Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
|Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
Related Occupations
|Business Teachers, Postsecondary
|Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
|Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
|Education Teachers, Postsecondary
|Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors
Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2014)
|$65,190 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|63,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Average (8% to 14%)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
|State trends
|Top industries (2012)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- Postsecondary Teachers . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition.


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Check Montana Food Stamp Balance
The Montana food stamp balance on your EBT card allows you to purchase groceries at approved SNAP retailers across the United States. Your Montana EBT card, called Access, acts like a debit card. Each month your SNAP payment, based on the Montana food stamps household income standards, is added to your card through the Electronic Benefit Transfer system. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, called Montana SNAP Program, is run by the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services. Below we provide 3 common ways to check the most recent EBT card account balance.
Check Montana Food Stamp Balance By Phone Number
To check the food stamp balance on your Montana Access Card, you can contact the SNAP customer service phone number at 866-850-1556. When calling, please make sure to have your card number ready. You can also call this number if you have general questions or issues about your government benefits. This may include changing your card's security pin number, reporting your Montana food stamp card lost or stolen, inquiry about recent purchases made with your SNAP benefits, report welfare fraud, or if you are currently applying for food stamps, get the current status on your Montana food stamp application.
Access Your Montana EBT Account Online
You can now check your Montana EBT card balance online. When first accessing this site you need to create an EBT account, when signing up for this account you will need to have your food stamp card number ready. Once your account has been created on xjs.hhs.mt.gov:8445/mawi/index, you will then be able to login and view your most recent balance as well as view your transaction history on your Montana Access Card.
View Montana SNAP Balance On Grocery Receipt
When you purchase your groceries at a store that accepts food stamps, you are given a receipt. On that receipt you should be able to view the latest amount available on your Montana EBT card. Please note, not all food purchase receipts have the food stamp balance printed in the same place.
Check Food Stamp Balance By Phone:
- 866-850-1556
Check Food Stamp Balance Online:
- View MT EBT Balance Website
How To Apply For Food Stamps:
- MT Food Stamp Application
SNAP Approved Food Items:
- View MT SNAP Approved Food Items
Report Lost or Stolen SNAP Card:
- Request New MT Food Stamp Card
SNAP Monthly SNAP Payments:
- View MT SNAP Payment Schedule


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Green-Beckham, who turns 21 this weekend, was involved in an incident last weekend at a Columbia apartment in which he allegedly forced his way into an apartment and pushed a woman down a short flight of stairs.
Police responded, but Green-Beckham was not arrested and is not facing charges because the victims decided not to press charges.
"This decision was made with the best interests of all involved in mind," Pinkel said in a statement issued by the Missouri athletic department. "Dorial's priority going forward needs to be focusing on getting the help he needs. As we have all along, we will continue to do everything we can to assist Dorial and his family.
"We care deeply about Dorial and his well-being, but hopefully he can benefit from a fresh start."
The No. 1 overall recruit in the class of 2012, Green-Beckham led the Tigers last season with 59 receptions for 883 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, helping Missouri capture the SEC East title.
Green-Beckham released this statement earlier Friday:
"First and most importantly, I take responsibly for my conduct and my mistakes. Don't blame my girlfriend or her friends for anything. I am not looking for sympathy. I thank those who have given me concern. I have been young and dumb. I want to be better.
"During my suspension I'm entering counseling. With help, I know I can be stronger emotionally and spiritually. My relationship with God, my family, friends, teammates and coaches are most important in my life, not football. It may not be possible to fix everything, but it won't be for not trying."
Green-Beckham was arrested in January on a charge of marijuana possession during a police traffic stop, but the charges were dismissed after another passenger in the vehicle in question took ownership of the marijuana.
As a freshman, Green-Beckham was suspended by Pinkel for one game after being one of five players arrested and charged with marijuana possession.


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Well, if your filesystem crashes, I'd imagine there's still the possibility to debug and figure out why it crashed without having to reboot, assuming the kernel is still alive and you have the necessary utilities in memory or accessible via some other means.
If you're interested in the subject, rather than asking in the Phoronix forums - just search around the web && watch a video or two on youtube. there are lots of videos, whitepapers/research papers, wiki's, etc.
But here are a couple quick links...Tannanbaum, discussing Minix3;
QNX is another Self-healing/Microkernel/OS that is used in various industries.
I am pretty sure that QNX is in much wider use than Minix (probably ever will be), and has been for years (dating back to the late 80s). It is used for many industrial applications. Also, (not that i am a huge fan of Blackberry). but as of 2012, all of Blackberries new smartphones will be using QNX, and currently, the blackberry Playbook does use QNX ---> actually let me rephrase that, they are using a modified version of QNX called BBX (BackBerry + QNX).
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Going back to Blackberry using the BBX microkernel ~ My cousin is in the hospital right now, and has a PlayBook. So i was playing with it the other week, while visitng him... i didn't find the PlayBook to be slow, or bogged down because it uses a Microkernel. I don't have a link, but recently i saw Blackberry's next-gen tablet demoed, and it was actually quite fast and smooth (the video was 10minutes long, with a lot of navigating, running android applications, using the web and watching videos).
so i imagine, at least with QNX - the performance loss is nothing to complain about.
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It would serve Torvalds' minions to read a little about microkernels and play with a few without dismissing them just because Torvalds said so. Update your knowledge of micrkernels from the state it was in the 1990s.
Mach and some older microkernels performed poorly. Minix in its previous incarnations may have performed badly. That doesn't mean that microkernels are inherently bad. In fact, several commercial and research microkernels offer acceptable performs (worse case: about 10% performance loss.). I am talking about kernels like QNX and various L4 kernels (OKL4, Pistachio, Fiasco(.OC) etc...).
If raw speed is the only thing that monolithic kernels have to offer over microkernels then I would prefer have a microkernel in my gadgets because stability is more important to me.
In every microkernel/monolithic kernel I've come a cross, I've always seen the question "But what if your disk crashes?....". If a filesystem crashing is the only argument you have against microkernels then you are missing the point and you are just stupid and ugly ((c) Torvalds). Disk drivers aren't the only drivers that may crash. If I'm around my desktop toiling away all day, not interested in listening to music then my sound driver gives out, I would certainly not want to see a kernel panic. A disk device driver may be fatal or not to the system in a microkernel, fair enough, but microkernel proponents do not claim that microkernels guarantee 100% stability. Rather, it increases stability, so the number of misbehaving drivers may move from a total of 8 (arbitrary number) down to a grand total of 1. I would rather to have 1 landmine on my lawn than 8.
I haven't read in detail but minix is supposed to be able to recover from a disk driver crash (take with salt till I can confirm).
All in all, you guys bashing microkernel and Tanenbaum should be more open minded and try things before putting them down. You sound like the kind of people who would have considered Noyce crazy back in the day.
Microkernels you can look on incude minix, l4 from tu dresen, l4 from Karlsuhe, l4 from nicta & oklabs, l4 from blabs, helenos and see what they have to offer.
Nobody, because I'm not saying microkernel will trash my data. It's obvious bugs happen everywhere. If there's a bug in the file system microkernel won't help you. Thus, I don't care if I'll have to restart my box which runs sometimes hundreds times faster or just restart my file system while in both cases my data will be lost.And who told you that microkernels will trash your data? And why would you assume that? That doesn't even make sense.


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My wife and I are going to Queensland in October for approx 3 weeks, we will be in a Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD and some friends traveling with us will have a Holden Commodore. I am hoping to go to Fraser Island but I've never been there before and have a few questions:
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Funny that you mention the start menu ~ I don't use slingshot (in cinnamon), and besides KDE's QML menu is actually fairly nice (not that i would use it either, though). I mostly use gestures via 'easystroke' for launching apps, mapping hotkeys, etc and use AWN/dockx for my dockbar / quick access to apps / window/app switching/management. ie;
the frame rate is a little off (i had to reduce in order to capture cinnamon's expo/scale), but i think you'll get the idea. (note: it is available in 720HD, for crispness)... There isn't much need for a startmenu (even though there is one, standard gtk2 style). Most navigation, launching apps, etc is done using my stylus (wacom tablet) + gestures (and/or via AWN) and i don't use a mouse at all (haven't for years!). Cinnamon panel has been reduced to a systray / notifications area, transparent and hidden (as shown at the end).
anyway, to me Cinnamon feels much cleaner than KDE (with less bugs!), but to each their own
SIDENOTE: I wonder if we are ever going to see sceencasting NOT producing artifacts, in composited environments in linux (particularly if you happen to also be running other gl apps.... it happens in pretty much every DE/WM (compositing WM) to some degree or another. it's super annoying - and i wonder if it is a driver problem or DE problem?
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I think kokoko3k's problem is in part qtcurve-gtk2, but obviously nvidia is part of the problem too...
..but i think you happen to be confused about Cairo OpenGL support, in the second part of your answer... Cairo OpenGL support is marked experimental ~ but isn't that refering to the '--enable-gl=' build flag, which enables the experimental Cairo-OpenGL backend?!? (which fyi is disabled by default, on pretty much all distros and also in the cairo-nvidiablob package that he is using)...
@Kokoko3k - Do you experience this problem, when NOT using qtcurve-gtk2? (it also appears to have a downstream patch for cairo).
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sometimes, you will see some random blue, artifacts, things not being drawn for a second ~ that kind of thing (which is something i do not experience on any Mac that i've ever owned, at all). That being said, it seems to be worsened in any linux environment, just by running say a VM with H/w acceleration and/or other OpenGL apps (some have no effect, while others seem to).


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While interviewing a male therapist about men's shame around sexual rejection, a point she considered when a male in a research group pointedly brought up how vulnerable men feel in the sexual arena, Dr. Brown sought the therapist's thoughts around addiction and pornography. His response? "For five bucks and five minutes, you think you're getting what you need, and you don't have to risk rejection."
She calls the comment "revelatory" for her because, like so many women, she'd always assumed that porn was about men seeking novelty, sexual expertise, spectacular bodies. Of course porn provides that. But in this therapist's point of view, the appeal of porn is rejection-free sex. "I guess the secret is that sex is terrifying for most men," he says, noting that porn offers "power and control". (Hardly makes porn harmless, there's still evidence that viewing it alters neural pathways in the brain.)
My husband has been telling me this for years. I didn't really believe him. Or rather, I listened. And then dismissed what he'd told me in favor of self-bashing. My body isn't firm enough. My breasts aren't big enough. My sexual gymnastics aren't exciting enough. Despite my husband's repeated insistence that porn never ultimately provided what he now understands he craved – intimacy – I too often assumed he'd simply had his fun and was okay with it being over.
I've said before, however, and it seems I've forgotten my own words: sex addiction and porn addiction are hardly "fun". The rest of us assume, because sex is generally "fun", that, as addictions go, one that allows you to indulge in sex anywhere with anyone has to be a laugh-riot.
It's not. It's steeped in shame and fear, no matter what mask it's wearing.
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This really baffles me and I was thinking about the sexual part of their affair just yesterday. I mean wasn't he embarrassed at all about taking his clothes off in front of this stranger at his age?? Also the fact that he needed the little blue pill to help "keep things going"? If they are so scared and afraid of rejection wouldn't that keep them from affairs? Porn I can see because it's all in you mind (altho I see the harm in porn to relationships particularly if the spouse doesn't know about it). How does he not think that when his ass was out the door she wasn't counting the money he gave her and laughing at him because I believe she was!!! Plus she had another lover that he didn't know about until he left me and her lover called and told him. My H is a good lover but trust me he's not Casanova. Never has been. He's nice enough looking, but he isn't Brad Pitt either. I'm sure she liked him well enough, but I am convinced it was the money, and lots of it, that motivated her, not the incredible sex that she convinced him of. I think the man really thought he was a stud. One of his admissions was that when he was "done" he was ready to leave! All I know is at my age I would have to know a person a realllly long time and realllllly trust them before taking my clothes off. I know I am very rejection averse!ReplyDeleteReplies
In my husband's case, he simply didn't care what they thought. So rejection by them (or criticism or whatever) wouldn't carry the same weight. He didn't feel vulnerable with them. As he said to me, "I never once imagined what they were doing when they weren't with me, or wanted to sit down and have dinner with them" The fact that he objectified them to that extent – they were important to him only in as far as they met his physical needs – is another part of his shame. He never thought he'd be capable of that.Delete
So though it is baffling, I think it's only that way to us.
I used to be baffled at my mother's alcoholism. I simply couldn't understand why she would consistently choose alcohol when the consequences (almost losing her family) were so severe. With all the work I've been doing to try and understand my husband's actions, it's becoming much more clear.
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This post is insightful. Thank you so much for posting it.ReplyDelete
In my case, my husband was addicted to porn for years. He stayed up all night with it. He secretly used cialis to masturbate. I pleaded with him to stop. I articulated the pain it was causing me and, because my self-esteem and body image were poor, I resented him "using me" for release. His response was to get angry and accuse me of being controlling. He did compare me to the porn objects and told me I was "ample". (I truly wasn't. I simply had the body of a 50 year old.) There was little affection in our infrequent love-making because I was being used and I knew it. It was a vicious downward cycle. The porn led to the affair quite easily. Since discovery the porn has ended. Our love-making is meaningful and mutual. But I am always on guard-it is sobering to know how easily he did what he did.Replies
I completely understand your point. Porn gives men a blueprint for sex that has very little basis in reality. Women are always willing. They're always turned on. They have virtually no demands other than "more" and "harder". I recently read an article by a porn star who talked about the damage she and other women experience – prolapsed vaginas, chafing, bruising. Nothing sexy about that!Delete
And, of course, men begin to objectify women. I told my husband I began to feel like a blow-up doll.
Which is why I thought Brené Brown's understanding of men and porn was so fascinating. It's in keeping with what many experts/therapists say...but so counter-intuitive to how most women feel. Worth exploring.
You are right and I think the high from the affair is an addiction just like that to alcohol. Maybe that is trying to find excuses for peoples poor choices. Maybe it's trying to rationalize irrational behavior. Yes your Mon chose alcohol over you. In my H's case the OW worked for him so he had to see her everyday. It's weird, it's all weird and yes baffling.Replies
I think what trips many of us non-addicts up is the idea of "choice". We think it's just a matter of choosing differently. And clearly there's an element of that or else no-one would ever be able to beat an addiction. But choice to an addict is never simple. It's a street-fight and all to often the demons win.Delete
Watching my mom spiral down into alcoholism wasn't about watching someone "choose" alcohol over me, though it felt that way at the time. It was about watching someone medicate pain that she simply didn't have the ability to manage at that point in her life. Living hurt too much so she numbed it. And, for years, thought she wasn't hurting anybody. Something that I think sounds familiar to a lot of us.
This makes sense to me. I am the one who posted earlier about recently discovering my husband's sex addiction. He's told me it stemmed from low self-esteem, but I couldn't understand how paying prostitutes for sex would make anyone feel better - wouldn't it make more sense to pick up women at a bar or something? But the fact that it's rejection-free - that makes sense now. Thanks.ReplyDelete


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July 15th, 2011, 06:17 PM #1
CYOA: MinervaMinerva
Minerva is an interactive CYOA (Choose Your Own Adventure) that is set in many places with many characters. The base of the story is that you awaken in an apartment with no memories, a splitting headache and an empty stomach. The rest of the backstory will be revealed as you play. (providing you guys don't get killed / go insane! )
The idea is simple, I'll post several pictures with some description inbetween then four choices and you just have to pick which action you'd like for this turn. The first action to get to an odd result above the others each day is the choice made. The skills the character has will be decided in the prologue.
At the end of every action the characters status / inventory will be displayed in the following format. (Shown is all of the status levels)
Head:Fine; No injuries
Upper Torso:Minor Injuries; Minor lacerations to shoulders
Lower Torso:Injured; Laceration; Moderate bleeding
Left Arm:Fine; No injuries
Right Arm:Injured; Fractured forearm
Left Hand:Minor Injuries; Dislocated index finger
Right Hand:N/A; Limb Missing; Cauterized
Left Leg:Critical; Compound fracture; Lacerations; Bleeding
Right Leg:Danger; Internal Bleeding
Left Foot: N/A; Limb Missing; Heavy bleeding
Right Foot:Injured; Crushed limb
Satchel: 7/15; Canned vegetables [3] x2; Spork [1]
Left Pocket: 5/5; 9mm Handgun [5]
Right Pocket: 5/5; Zippo [1]; Cigarettes [2]; 9mm Magazine [2]
Left Hand: Kitchen Knife [5]
Right Hand: N/A
July 15th, 2011, 06:24 PM #2
You wake to an unfamiliar ceiling above, your vision swims in and out and your tongue is stuck to the roof of your mouth. Your head hurts and it takes you a moment to work out that you're thirsty.
Do you...
A)Get up and check your surroundings?
B)Go back to sleep, you might feel better after some more sleep?
C)Check your pockets for anything while remaining prone?
D)Try to work out what happened?
Head:Good; Headache
Upper Torso:Fine; No injuries
Lower Torso:Fine; No injuries
Left Arm:Fine; No injuries
Right Arm:Fine; No injuries
Left Hand:Fine; No injuries
Right Hand:Fine; No injuries
Left Leg:Fine; No injuries
Right Leg:Fine; No injuries
Left Foot:Fine; No injuries
Right Foot:Fine; No injuries
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What the fu--? Lisa's room? No. My room? No...
Pain streaks across my temples as I get up, swinging my legs off the lumpy bed. I pat the dusty, blood-red bedspread and say aloud, "Not my bed." My voice cracks. I could use a glass a water.
I look around for a glass, cup, anything. The room I'm in looks like one of the standard, run-down hotel rooms I invariable find my mother in, but she's not here. There's a small backpack next to the bedside table and some coffee making stuff over on the TV console. I stand, wobble for a moment, and quickly walk over to the coffee-maker. I grab a paper cup and head for the door next to the bed.
I pause.
What will I find in there? My mother? Her boyfriend? Both of 'em?
As I place my hand on the cold door knob, I wonder how the hell I got here in the first place.