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Thursday, September 29, 2011
The Chocolate Manifesto: A Black Love Letter
This applies to whomever reads it and is affected by it. It's not intended to be judgmental, it was written out of love.
Brothers and sisters, I guarantee you, we will never experience the level of God intended freedom if we remain as we are. We will never feel the sun, the love or the sheer lack of shame and heightened spirit that some of our unenlightened brothers and sisters are experiencing. That idea alone should make you wonder what you even exist for. If we don't join together now, and invoke the spirit of uhuru (freedom) amongst us all, we will surely waste away; probably much quicker than you think too. So, here is the break down for the brothers and sisters reading this. In plain English, this is real rap. No poetry, no song. No bullshit. If I ran into you on the street or in the grocery store, this is how we would get down right? I hope we would.
We must love with a pure heart. As a people, we're being marched to extinction by blatant CONFUSION. We are being confused to death. If you examine your everyday routine, your idea of life and maintaining you'll see that you have been buggin' for some time now, me too. Your food, your cell phone, the computer you're sitting at is separating you more and more everyday from nature, your nature, the nature around you that you created. If you fail to love yourself, you may as well render yourself incapable of everything. You have no roots, no authenticity. So, look in the mirror and feel them nappy roots, check your cheek bones, eyes, lips, nose, and skin. Everything about you that is not well represented in today's culture that you know is fly anyway. Don't feel like a sucker because you like how the air feels on your skin and you feel lovely. Carry yourself with dignity always and know that there is a time and a place for everything.
Now that you're really feeling yourself, look at the brother or sister on the train or at a social gathering and love them, smile at them and admire the familiarity. They may remind you of your cousin or you may have the same sneakers on, be nice, you're family. I know it's easier said than done, but now is the time and it's worth it. I mean, if you're not going to smile at your kin, what are you smiling for? Many people will get upset with me but listen clearly when I say that we are brothers and sisters, men and women, kings and queens, not bitches and niggas, pimps and whores, slides or bust downs. There's that confusion again, turning the sacred into the perverse. Beloved, just think and listen a little harder to the divine voice inside you. The ankh is the symbol of eternal life AND it also represents the divine union of man, woman and child. This is ancient wisdom. Nah, this is common sense. In the eternal words of Robert Nesta Marley "Don't let them fool ya, oh no." Please believe me. This whole shit is a sham. Black men and women we love each other. Stop frontin'. If we keep ourselves separate from each other and continue to drag each other through the dirt, THE RACE WILL DIE. That's pretty simple. I don't even know how else to say it.
If we ever truly accomplish the first two, there will be no question what we could accomplish as a people. If you're really interested in freedom I trust you will research this concept yourself. Queen Afua mentions it in "Sacred Woman" and "Heal Thyself", Dr. Naim Akbar addresses it in 'Visions for Blackmen", Llaila O. Afrika also addresses it in "Afrikan Holistic Health". Consider how many days in your life you will be able to open your eyes without an alarm, love without fear and really be you. Then think of the brothers and sisters around you. Then hopefully you'll take steps to free yourself because slavery is going strong otherwise.
Finally, once you're starting to attempt to get free (there will be many obstacles, (people will try and clown you, alla that), it's time to focus HEAVILY on the fundamental respect for each other. I don't care who can't stand who or who makes you sick. Stop with the "They only want white women" and "She's only it in for the money," and "He or she keeps tryna play me"… No kidding. Let's stop viciously disrespecting one another and cheating on one another, stop it. We all have bad relationship experiences to swap, nobody's perfect down here, but I'm not speaking from that perspective right now. It's time to take the higher road. The remedy to all of that madness is in us. It is a divine partnership, ordained by the highest from the beginning. How are we effin that up? *smile* Mind your level of confusion at all times and I assure you, things will begin to run much more smoothly.
In your times alone when you wonder about your career, your children, and your relationship, consider the revolution and how what you do will help the whole. If you change but the people don't change AND conditions don't change…DO THE SCIENCE YOURSELF. Your freedom starts with you, so take it one day at a time. No one expects you to be the embodiment of God at all times, since you ARE in human form right now you will make mistakes, but we need to stop punishing each other because we're about to lose small battles which will conclude the war for all of us---Everybody. The planet is dying because the creators are too busy denying their role.
Black man you are fathers, brothers, sons, cousins and friends, you are me. Black woman, you are mothers, sisters, dawtas, cousins, and friends. We complement each other. Let's get free!
Do these things with me. If you fall off, pick yourself up and be better Gods and Goddesses tomorrow.
Research (and constantly improve) your diet, dairy products, meat, artificial ingredients are betraying your temple and making you insane, trust me, eye know. Your temper flaring, your lip quivering, you all mad. Trust me, eye really, really know. No one is to blame. Center yourself and your light will shine all over your life.
Be mindful of the chemicals you put on your skin. You are so trusting that you buy anything that is "well presented" and on sale not paying attention to the fact that the ingredients are illegible. You can have the most extensive vocabulary and still can't read what you just ate or put on your scalp, LOL. That is cuh-razy! Anyway, if you can't read it, don't touch it. You're probably thinking to yourself "So and so uses it and they aight!" Whomever so and so is beloved, if they are a black person in America they are going to have one or more of the following: severe depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, a yeast infection, migraines, obesity, an STD, fibroids, you name it and add it because they will have more than one symptom at a time. So, they ain't aight and neither are you. Let's not front anymore, ok? I don't know about you but I haven't signed up for cancer or AIDS, none of the stuff I see folk dying from. I am not the one too be complacent and AWAIT DEATH. If I were to consider these things to be inevitable and let the statistics determine my fate I would be a foolish man. The time for UHURU is now.
HYDRATE YOURSELF (divide your weight by 2 and drink that amount of ounces of water a day), eat fresh fruits and vegetables (I struggle with this, but I know it's the right thing to do), use natural (or Castile) soaps and oils and smile. One day at a time.
Turn the television, radio and computer off sometimes. Limit your consumption of Essence, XXL, Face book, Twitter and US Weekly. I am saying that because until you get your weight up on the self love, these things will constantly play with your mind. You're always going to need some new lip gloss, a bigger television, a triple cheddar shrimp rib burger, a new outfit or something trivial and forget that you have play time with your children, a passion that needs your attention or a book to read. Your hair will never be shiny enough and your body will never be toned enough. So do yourself a favor and relax. Leave that stuff alone, just for a month or so. After that, you'll think twice, at least I hope you will because they won't be able to tell you anything you don't already know about you. KNOW THY SELF.
Sisters, there is mucus in your uterus, veins & arteries, in your head and around your heart. There are pimples and colds that will turn into tumors and sadness. Brothers, we die prematurely from cardiovascular disease and prostate cancer more than any other racial group and according to the American Heart Association about 42% of black men have high blood pressure. Let's quit playing and start living, every day is a good day for healing. Since change is difficult, you can start simple. Drink a tablespoon of chlorophyll a day. If you can't find that try apple cider vinegar and watch yourself open up to yourself. The point is to cleanse and heal because there's not a lot of time to waste. As you learn to heal thyself, you can get started on your loved ones.
At the end of the day, know that you hafta set an example for the rest of us. If you don't who will? Our leaders are dead or lunchin' and everybody keeps punking out or cashing out. I can assure you that the results will be exponential, even infinite if we just have faith and use our fiyah. Let's be Babylon's new germ. Peace and perfect balance to you…Divine warfare and Eternal love.
Yours in freedom,
Monday, September 19, 2011
Things I Didn't Want You to Know.
I was the boy in school that ate lunch alone.
I used to struggle with bouts of anxiety.
And I still do.
I am sensitive.
When I was younger I would cry
because I was afraid I would
never amount to anything.
I have had sex with women I wasn't attracted to.
I called them mercy fucks.
I had a nervous breakdown on Sully Road
in Centerville, Va.
I didn't speak up when I should have.
Sometimes I still don't.
I watch The Travel Channel and get depressed.
I am still angry with my mother.
I hate cutting the lawn.
I make toasts to the women that didn't appreciate
me when I was with them.
Once I got so drunk I sobbed until my whole body hurt,
then I stumbled into the kitchen
and ate a cold pop tart.
I lick the batter out of the bowl.
Although I recycle, I am not environmentally conscious.
I do it because it doesn't require much effort.
I don't make small talk because,
I am no good at it.
I am a Christian.
I've never voted and I'm ashamed of it.
I pretend to care about politics.
Sometimes I forget what I was going to say mid-statement.
I don't think roller coasters are fun.
Sometimes I over think too much.
And that makes me no fun.
I cheated on that exam.
And I didn't feel guilty about it.
I am still nursing my wounds.
I want people to like me.
I'm afraid to be alone.
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Every day, thousands perish. Those who survive share rumors of an alien entity called 'Diadora'. The survivors took refuge below the earth's surface, narrowly escaping the alien invaders. The governing Council ordered an immediate counterattack.
Fast and furious 3D shoot'em-up style, with powerful weapons.
. Up to 12 different enemies and 5 different bosses.
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. Original soundtrack with high-energy beat keeps pace with the intensity of the action.
. 16 channels 3D Sound.
. Use of the accelerometer to control your Robot, Lock and Shoot missiles at will.
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ExZeus 2
The next Generation of Mobile 3D Shooting Game is here !!! ExZeus2, sequel of the acclaimed fast paced 3D Shooting Game "ExZeus", finally comes to Android.
2217 CE. Over one century has passed since the battle against the alien war machines.
Earth has returned to peace and the name of Diadora is now nothing more than a dim memory.
Not many remember the ExZeus project and the robots who saved the planet from darkness.
But a new menace from above was about to break the peace.
There was only one way to counter this menace and restore hope: reopen the "ExZeus" project.
The 3 former metal warriors who saved our planet were thus fused to give birth to a new powerful model of robot, Minos.
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・ Amazing 3D graphics and Sound.
・ Impressive super attacks.
・ New elements of gameplay: shoot enemies in the air or fight them on the ground in close combat sequences.
・ Earn experience points based on your skills.
・ Upgrade and customize your own robot.
・ Gyro, Virtual Pad and External USB Controller .
・ Online ranking.
・ Realtime Worldwide Leaderboard.
・ Optimized for Intel x86 mobile devices
・ Support for Big Screen AndroidTV.
・ Play it on NVIDIA SHIELD.
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- You may need WIFI for reaching our servers.
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SHADOWGUN puts you into the role of John Slade, the galaxy's most infamous bounty hunter. Your mission: hunt down Dr. Edgar Simon, maniacal genius and leader of his own mutant army. Infiltrate Dr. Simon's mountain fortress and fight his personal guard of cyborgs, battle droids, and genetically-enhanced humanoids. Using state-of-the-art weaponry, ships, and the assistance of S.A.R.A.—Slade's personal android assistant—SHADOWGUN combines intense tactical combat with 3rd person action.
- Featuring the most advanced combat A.I. to date—enemies flank, seek cover, and utilize teamwork to take you down! Battle automated sentries, aerial drones, and other lethal foes—tactical maneuvers are based upon actual military strategy!
- Solve hacking mini-games to whet your nerdly appetite, then get back to blasting!
- It ain't just pretty—it's gorgeous! Advanced lighting effects, beautifully rendered environments, and pro voices make this one of the most advanced games for your smartphone!
- Immersive storyline with multiple outcomes! You decide how it ends!
- The first installment in a major franchise!
- Unlock the detailed "Shadowpedia", and read more about the SHADOWGUN universe!
- Survive the onslaught of Dr. Simon's deadly creations, including level bosses, mutated grunts, killer machines, and more!
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☣ lowered difficulty when playing on Easy mode ☣
☣ added option to configure move axis for gamepads ☣
☣ fit on screen on small devices ☣
☣ cloud backup for progress safety, for storing gameplay data and achievements ☣
☣ known issues
- gamepad controllers doesn't work on Samsung Galaxy S4
- The story directly follows the events of original Shadowgun
- 4 new levels
- New enemy creature
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- New type of gaming interaction
- New collectibles
- New soundtrack
- Lot of new graphics, animations and cutscenes
Minecraft: Pocket Edition
Pocket Edition includes Survival and Creative modes, multiplayer over a local Wi-Fi network, infinite worlds, caves, new biomes, mobs, villages and lots more. Craft, create and explore anywhere in the world so long as you have hands spare and battery to burn.
There's never been a better time to enjoy Minecraft on the move.
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DEAL yourself the advantage with a new, game-changing enhancement. Turn on the card mode and alter the start and end of each turn by the playing of strategic cards.
COLLECT in-game rewards that allow you to purchase bronze, silver and gold cards. Build your deck from 41 fiendishly designed cards!
ENLIST your perfect battle combination as you choose your worms from a new 'Class' system - Heavy, Scientist, Scout and classic Soldier. Each has their own unique skill and ability. Which will fit in with your style of play?
SHOW off your skills by earning Achievements! Delightful blends of the simple and complex, these goals have been deliberately engineered to push you and your wormy skills to the limits!
PLAY online with asynchronous multiplayer warfare. Enrol in ranked or friendly matches and show off your prowess. Remember, with asynchronous multiplayer you don't have to commit to a full session at a time. Take your turn then go beat your friends score in the single-player Bodycount mode!
BATTLE in multiplayer Forts or Deathmatch modes and challenge yourself with the increasingly difficult Bodycount single-player game.
CONQUER 27 single-player missions across 4 new themes (Beach, Spooky, Farmyard and Sewer).
CUSTOMISE your squad and make them unique with a huge amount of customisation elements new to Android!
INCOMING! All your old favourite weapons plus six new ones on Android, including a couple of returning classics such as the Old Lady and the Homing Pigeon!
BE THE BEST and worm your way to the top of the Leaderboards across all major game modes including single player as well as asynchronous online ranked matches.
GREATER CONTROL for players who can now choose between an all-new D-Pad control system and the original touch controls.
MARVEL at the glorious streamlined menu system. Gamers can now enjoy a much more pleasant and navigable menu system with a quick access player HUB for all updates and information!
The game requires "Read_Contacts" permission for finding friends for multiplayer matches. The game also requires "Read_Phone_State" permission for analytics purposes.
Samurai II: Vengeance
But looks alone won't carry a game – the developers listened to fan feedback and improved gameplay throughout. With a new virtual d-pad, dynamic camera, environmental puzzles, traps, and vicious new enemies, Samurai II is brand new experience for hack 'n' slash gamers on the go.
Samurai II sends Daisuke on a quest for revenge across the war-scorched countryside. From a seafaring village to a flying fortress to the legendary Isle of the Dead, the samurai will stop at nothing to hunt down his arch-enemy Orochi. Will he get his Vengeance?
★ Intuitive virtual joystick ensures you're slicing up baddies, not swiping the screen.
★ Dynamic camera finds the best perspective for each encounter, adding variety while keeping focused on the action.
★ Tense, quick and gory battle sequences!
- Battle hordes of on-screen enemies wielding new weapons and sporting unique abilities.
- Stay nimble and plan your attacks – roll out of harm's way and eliminate ranged enemies like the Samurai Archer before they can strike.
★ Improved game play includes new features.
- Solve environmental puzzles, avoid dangerous traps, and discover useful items.
- The fight is on - not to worry, the combat never takes a back seat to platforming or fetch-quests.
★ RPG elements reward skilled players – upgrade the Samurai's health, buy new attack combos and upgrade them to devastating levels.
★ Between levels, gorgeous anime-style comic panels tell the samurai's tale with original hand-drawn artwork.
★ New survival mode pits the samurai against waves of enemies, giving hardcore players a score-attack mode to hone their skills. Two games in one!
★ Advanced AI system on par with console games. Goal Oriented Action Planning architecture is used in many PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 games.
★ Original soundtrack – in classic samurai movie style, soft music builds with the heat of battle.
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Syder Arcade HD
Get back to some serious Old-School gaming with Syder Arcade!
A love letter to Amiga the games of the 90', no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Enjoy it in full resolution on your smartphone or Android tablet!
Syder Arcade is a free scrolling, multi directional shoot 'em up, an uncompromised gaming experience, furious, straightforward and challenging.
This game will bring you back in time, when bulky starships were cool and games were about swearing madly at your computer.
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- 6 campaing levels
- 1 survival mode level
- 2 opposite directions
- 3 player starships
- 4 difficulty levels
- At least 3 huge capital ships and 1 giant bug-ship
- Skill-based badges to improve your high scores
- 5 Tons of nostalgia and 16 of Old-School
- Amiga-style soundtrack
- Zombie free
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Osmos HD
Enter the Darwinian world of a galactic mote. To survive, absorb smaller organisms and grow—but beware of larger predators! Winner of multiple "Game of the Year" awards, Osmos features unique physics-based play, stellar graphics, and a hypnotic soundtrack of ambient electronica. Ready to evolve?
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you must grow by absorbing smaller motes, but to propel yourself you must eject matter behind you, causing you to shrink. From this delicate balance, Osmos leads the player through floating playgrounds, competitive petri dishes, deep solar systems, and more.
Whether you're a child at heart who likes mucking about with single-cell organisms, or a strategist with a physics degree, this game will appeal to everyone."
AWARDS / recognition:
* Editor's Choice — Google, Wired, Macworld, IGN, GameTunnel, and more...
* #1 Top mobile Game — IGN
* Game of the Year — Create Digital Music
* Best in Show — IndieCade
* Vision Award + 4 IGF nominations — Independent Games Festival
* Coolest Atmosphere — IGN
* Best Soundtrack — IGN
* Most Innovative Game — Best App Ever Awards, Pocket Gamer
* Many top lists including Kotaku, PAX, TouchArcade, iLounge, APPera, IFC, and more...
* New: Multiplayer! (more info below.)
* 72 levels spanning 8 distinct worlds: Ambient, Antimatter, Solar, Sentient, Repulsor, Impasse, Warped Chaos, and Epicycles.
* Award-winning electronic soundtrack by Loscil, Gas, High Skies, Biosphere, Julien Neto, and more.
* Seamlesss multitouch controls: swipe to warp time, tap anywhere to eject mass, pinch to zoom…
* Endless replay value: play random versions of any level in Arcade mode.
* Time-warping: slow down the flow of time to outmaneuver agile opponents; speed it up to raise the challenge.
* Earn 14 single-player and 18 multiplayer achievements, with Google Play Services integration.
* Play against your friends and enemies, locally (via wi-fi), or over the Internet via Google Play Services (wi-fi only)!
* 6 distinct Arenas: Ambient, Impasse, Solar, Warped Chaos, Epicycles, and introducing… Antimatter Impasse.
4/4 ★, Must Have - "We are more than overwhelmed by Osmos… The game design is thoughtful and intuitive, new level structures are flawless, and the visuals are stunning yet simplistic… You just won't find another experience quite like it." — Slide To Play
"a beautiful, absorbing experience." — IGN
5/5 stars ★, Macworld Editor's Choice - "One of the best games we've played so far this year. An utterly serene, yet fiendishly complicated game..."
"Osmos is a must-play..." -MTV Multiplayer
5/5 stars - "Osmos is an absolute must that will change the way you think of games, and what you expect from them." -AppAdvice
"Brilliantly clever" -Co Design
Happy Osmoting! :)
Robo Defense
The full version features 5 maps with unlimited upgrades and difficulty levels.
A free version is also available (try it first!).
Free version progress is automatically imported into the full version, should you choose to upgrade.
HTC Desire, San Francisco: Turning off "High Quality Graphics" fixes known issues.
Galaxy S: Turn on "16-bit Backgrounds" to fix studdering performance issues.
Atrix: Disable sound to improve stability
Performance tips: If the game is running sluggishly, try playing fully "zoomed in". Turning off "High Quality Graphics Mode", in the options menu, will also help on some phone models.
Temple Run: Oz
• "My favorite Temple Run game to date." – TouchArcade
• "Lush environments, a tried-and-true game mechanic, and unique new worlds and mini-games that differentiate it from other Temple Run games." – CNET
• "Prettier, faster, sleeker, and unafraid to go off the beaten path for a relaxing balloon ride." – Kotaku
Disney and Imangi Studios present Temple Run: Oz – a brand-new endless runner inspired by Temple Run 2 and the film Oz the Great and Powerful. Play as Oz and outrun the shrieking flying baboons as you turn, jump and slide your way across the land. Begin your exhilarating adventure now and see how far you can run!
• Run as China Girl and see Oz in different costumes – change it up!
• Stunning environments inspired by the film – explore them all.
• Fly in a hot air balloon – earn even more coins.
• Explore different locations in Oz – follow sign posts or use 'head start' feature!
• The environment changes as you run – test your reflexes.
• Compete in weekly challenges & leaderboards – beat your friends!
BONUS! Get 1500 coins for FREE when you download Temple Run: Oz today – that's $.99 USD worth of coins to buy power-ups and more!
Don't forget to see Oz the Great and Powerful on DVD and Blu-ray!
Before you download this experience, please consider that this app contains social media links to connect with others, in-app purchases that cost real money, push notifications to let you know when we have exciting updates like new content, as well as advertising for The Walt Disney Family of Companies and some third parties. In App Purchases from $0.99-$99.99
Terms of Use: http://disneytermsofuse.com/
Ski Safari
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "How can you go wrong ! - This game is smooth as a sheet of ice !! Love it"
Welcome to Ski Safari!
Ski Safari is where Animals, Avalanches and Action come together to create a new casual gameplay experience.
Our deep sleeping hero has to stay ahead of a relentless avalanche that threatens the local mountainsides. Sven, as we like to call him, can use animals to aid his escape from an icey end. Each of the hillside animals have different attributes to make a speedier escape. Penguins glide further, Yetis are tougher, Eagles soar to great heights, each of these can provide useful advantage for Sven. Sometimes on the slopes Sven can find fast Snowmobiles which can ferry multiple animals a maintain a very high top speed.
Staying ahead of the avalanche has its advantages and perks. Completing objectives can 'level up' Sven and increase his score multiplier. Riding animals, performing backflips add to the score and with an increased score multiplier Sven will rocketing up the highscore table with ease.
Geometry Dash
Prepare for a near impossible challenge in the world of Geometry Dash. Push your skills to the limit as you jump, fly and flip your way through dangerous passages and spiky obstacles.
Simple one touch game play with lots of levels that will keep you entertained for hours!
Game Features
• Rhythm-based Action Platforming!
• Lots of levels with unique soundtracks!
• Build and share your own levels using the level editor!
• Unlock new icons and colors to customize your character!
• Fly rockets, flip gravity and much more!
• Use practice mode to sharpen your skills!
• Lots of achievements and rewards!
• No in-app purchases!
• Challenge yourself with the near impossible!
Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
Spirit HD
Specially for the Android version: both Spirit and Spirit HD (tablet version) included in the same package. Buy once and play both versions of the game on your different devices.
Simple and fun to play. No shooting. No on-screen controls. Just slide your finger and Spirit will mimic your movements.
Check out what people are saying about it:
• "Spirit is a paradigm example of independent game development for the iPhone" - 'Must Have', No DPad
• "If you're looking for a challenging new arcade experience, this one's easy to recommend" - Touch Arcade
• "Spirit is a budget gem you don't want to miss" - TouchGen
• "One of the best arcade-style apps on the App Store right now" - GameZebo
• "The experience is incredibly fluid and seamless. It just feels right, and no amount of screen-shots can do it justice" - themacfeed.com
• "Hypnotic, compelling stuff" - The Sunday Times
• "Slick control scheme meets fantastic visual effects and sound design; this is the complete arcade package" - Games Uncovered
Take control of Spirit in an intense retro inspired arcade experience, reinvented for Android devices.
Guide Spirit against many different enemy types, and distort space to force them into another dimension.
Features a fluid, easy to play yet hard to master control system. Relative movement allows you to keep your finger out of the way of the action.
Combine links and combos to build up huge scores. Fight your way through increasingly challenging waves, uniquely generated for each game.
App2SD supported. Please email any questions.
If you have already purchased the HD version and would like to upgrade to the XHD, please purchase the XHD version and email us your Google Wallet order number for both your HD and XHD purchases and we'll refund the HD purchase.
Below are solutions to common problems but feel free to email us if you are still having any problems and we'll get back to you.
* If having purchased the game you get a license failure, this is because the purchase may take some time to be recorded on the Google license server. It will resolve within a few hours or you can try restarting your device and reinstalling.
* If you get "Not compatible with your device" from the Market App, please try clearing your Market App Cache (Settings, Applications, Market, Clear Cache) and restarting your device.
* If your download is declined, your credit card authorisation will have failed. Please update your card details (usually the address doesn't match) and retry the purchase.
* The game uses Google's standard licensing service. It will use the internet to retrieve a license which will expire periodically and then be automatically renewed. The longer you have the game, the longer the time between license renewals.
If you have any other problems or other feedback, please don't hesitate to drop us an email and we'll get back to you.
Small Print: VAT added within EU. May require license from Google & collect anonymous stats.
Ski Safari: Adventure Time
Slide your way through Ice Kingdom, Fire Kingdom, Candy Kingdom, the Forbidden Dungeon, and the Mystery Mountains to outrun a relentless avalanche!
Dress Finn up like a zombie, put on his pajamas, go as Prince Hotbod, and more! Check out the shop for boosts, upgrades, and vehicles.
Hitch a ride with Jake, LSP, Marceline, Princess Bubblegum, Rainicorn, Ice King, Gunter, and many more!
Perform flippin' awesome tricks and ride wild animals to build up your combo meter!
The fun will never end! It's SKI SAFARI ADVENTURE TIME!
If you're having any problems with this app, feel free to contact us at email@example.com. Tell us about the issues you're running into as well as what device and OS version you're using.
This app includes the option for adults to unlock or buy additional in-game items with real money to enhance game play, ranging from $0.99 to $12.99 USD (or equivalent amount in the applicable regional currency). You may disable in-app purchases by adjusting your device settings.
This app may contain ads that feature other products, services, shows or offers from Cartoon Network & our partners.
Your privacy is important to us at Cartoon Network, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. This game collects and uses information as described in Cartoon Network's Privacy Policy linked below. This information may be used, for example, to respond to user requests; enable users to take advantage of certain features and services; personalize content; serve advertising; perform network communications; manage and improve our products and services; and perform other internal operations of Cartoon Network web sites or online services. Our privacy practices are guided by data privacy laws in the United States. For users residing in the EU or other countries outside the U.S., please note that this app may use persistent identifiers for game management purposes. By downloading this application, you accept our Privacy Policy and End User License Agreement, and you give permission for such uses for all users of your device. The Privacy Policy and End User License Agreement are in addition to any terms, conditions or policies imposed by your wireless carrier and Google, Inc. Cartoon Network and its affiliates are not responsible for any collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information by Google or your wireless carrier.
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Man of Steel
IMPORTANT: Man of Steel is optimized for the Nexus 7, Nexus 10, Asus Transformer Prime, Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung Galaxy Note 2, and Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1.
If Man of Steel does not run on your device, we are sorry for the inconvenience! Please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com so we can help you, and also try to add support for your device in a future update. THANK YOU!
General Zod is threatening Earth and only the Man of Steel can stop him. Utilize the powers of Superman to fight your way to victory and save the planet from certain destruction.
-Attack, dodge, block, and utilize various super powers including flight, super speed, and heat vision to defeat Zod and his evil forces.
-Play through an in-depth Story Mode or set a personal high score in the intense Survival Mode.
-Battle a challenging cast of mini-bosses and technologically advanced foes featured in the film.
-Unlock and purchase up to 6 different suits from the Man of Steel movie.
-Upgrade your suits to become a truly unstoppable force!
-Customize your experience by upgrading the specific abilities YOU want to use.
-Embrace the true strength of Superman with bone-crushing combos, all with the swipe of a finger.
-Delivers next-gen graphics on your phone or tablet with beautifully detailed animations and cinematic sequences.
-Fight in a variety of detailed and interactive 3D environments including Smallville, the Kent Farm, and more.
Requires Android 3.2 and later
ePSXe for Android
IMPORTANT: ePSXe doesn't include games, Games must be provided by user.
Granny Smith
"Mediocre is proving themselves the Pixar of the mobile gaming scene, and has once again, hit one out of the ballpark." [Phandroid]
"Gaming app of the day" [Kotaku]
"Another great looking release from the Sprinkle crew, one that provides hours of entertainment without a steep learning curve" [JayIsGames]
"Buying the Granny Smith game is the best buck you'll spend this week" [Android Central]
Granny Smith loves her apples, but a bewheeled thief is stealing from her precious garden! Help Mrs. Smith as she swiftly skates through farmland and cityscapes, crashing through everything from barns to offices in the pursuit of fruit. Get to the apples before the thief does!
Granny Smith is a fast-paced racing platformer filled with spectacular crashes and amazing stunts. Jump, glide, swing and smash your way through 57 hand-crafted levels in four distinct settings. Just be sure to land on your feet!
* Spectacular physics – Granny Smith uses some of the most advanced destruction physics in mobile games. Crash through crates and windows and watch the pieces fly all over!
* Dazzling visuals – Zoom through dozens of vibrant, whimsical worlds! Each level is like a fanciful, three-dimensional storybook.
* Intuitive controls – Help Granny pull off crazy moves with simple two-button controls – perfect for both tablets and phones.
* Vintage replays – Watch your best runs in retro movie style with cool camera angles and slow-motion effects!
* Power Granny up – Collect coins and equip Granny with a helmet, banana peels and baseballs. If Granny is getting old, you have two alternative characters to play with – Scruffy and Stanley!
* Additional breakable objects, grass, flowers and dust particles on NVIDIA Tegra 3 devices.
With the apple thief on the loose, Granny is going to need some help. Hop to it!
More from developer
INDY 500 Arcade Racing
** NEW EDITION with Custom Race Track Editor , race the mythical INDY 500® track or...build your OWN **
** Welcome to the new INDY500® Arcade Racing Worldwide Championship feature : Every week, you will be able to participate to a new championship and play a different race track and condition from Monday to Saturday. The total accumulated points of the 6 races will determine the final result of the weekly championship, the more points you get the better will be the ranking.
Ladies and Gentlemen... Start Your Engines !!!
In cooperation with Indianapolis Motor Speedway, We are proud to introduce (exclusive for Android worldwide), the official INDY 500® track and 33 meticulously-detailed open-wheel INDY cars. "INDY 500® Arcade Racing" aims to bring back the fun of the Arcade atmosphere whilst using today's latest 3D technology.
Moving at speeds well over 200mph, "INDY 500® Arcade Racing" features jaw-dropping 3D graphics and an adrenaline-pumping driving experience. By combining car tuning, qualification sessions and the ability to make last second decisions to enter the Pit Stop, you will develop your own strategy to reach the goal line.
"INDY 500® Arcade Racing" features :
* The first true "arcade" INDY 500® open-wheel car racing game experience for Android,
* Officially Licensed from Indianapolis Motor Speedway and FIRESTONE.
* Race Against 32 Indy Racing Cars
* Race in Single player mode or Challenge Local Rivals with the Multiplayer-mode over Bluetooth (up to 3 players).
* Unlock New Texture for Your Car, Dual Color Painting Feature and Multiple Racing Conditions including Time of Day and Reverse Mode.
* Special Garage Mode :
Level-up and Tune Your Car for Better Performance, Adjust Your Cars' Colors and Painting.
Up to 5 Different Indy Cars Can Be Customized and Saved.
* Fast-Paced Driving Musics.
* Announcer and Pit Staff Radio Voice overs (Volume adjustable)
* Qualification session and Pit Stop.
* Amazing Colorful 3D Graphics with support for Full HD 1920x1080 devices at native resolution.
* Save and Replay up to 32 different Races.
* Local and Online Worldwide Leader Board.
* 37 Google+ Achievements, Google+ Sharing post and Google+ Gift supported.
* Gyro, On Screen Virtual Controls and External Controller Support.
* 3 Race Modes with their own Leader Board to express yourself :
Flash Race: 2 Laps, Medium Race: 5 Laps and Long Race: 10 Laps.
* Custom Race Track editor.
* Worldwide exclusive Weekly Championship feature.
* Optimized for Intel x86 mobile devices
* Android TV compatible (GamePad)
Play it on NVIDIA SHIELD.
- You will need 100MB of free space to install the game.
- You may need WIFI for reaching our servers.
- Only Bluetooth PAIRED devices can play each other in Multiplayer mode.
- Android ART 4.4.4+ runtime supported.
- Visit our website and forum at http://www.hyperdevbox.com for more FAQ and information.
INDY 500® and the INDY 500® logo are registered trademarks of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, LLC and are used with permission.
FIRESTONE and the FIRESTONE logo are registered trademarks of Bridgestone Brands, LLC and Bridgestone Licensing Services, Inc. and are used with permission.
ExZeus 2
The next Generation of Mobile 3D Shooting Game is here !!! ExZeus2, sequel of the acclaimed fast paced 3D Shooting Game "ExZeus", finally comes to Android.
2217 CE. Over one century has passed since the battle against the alien war machines.
Earth has returned to peace and the name of Diadora is now nothing more than a dim memory.
Not many remember the ExZeus project and the robots who saved the planet from darkness.
But a new menace from above was about to break the peace.
There was only one way to counter this menace and restore hope: reopen the "ExZeus" project.
The 3 former metal warriors who saved our planet were thus fused to give birth to a new powerful model of robot, Minos.
■Features :
・ Amazing 3D graphics and Sound.
・ Impressive super attacks.
・ New elements of gameplay: shoot enemies in the air or fight them on the ground in close combat sequences.
・ Earn experience points based on your skills.
・ Upgrade and customize your own robot.
・ Gyro, Virtual Pad and External USB Controller .
・ Online ranking.
・ Realtime Worldwide Leaderboard.
・ Optimized for Intel x86 mobile devices
・ Support for Big Screen AndroidTV.
・ Play it on NVIDIA SHIELD.
- You need a SDCARD with at least 200MB of free space.
- You may need WIFI for reaching our servers.
- Visit our website and forum at http://www.hyperdevbox.com for more FAQ and information.
* Addictive action game
* Amazing vivid graphic
* 40 levels
* 1P,2P Mode play "Love Test"
* Themed music & sound
.WIFI & SDCARD required to install an additional 22MB
.HTC Tattoo not supported
.NVIDIA TEGRA CHIPSET not supported.


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We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday - Thursday, from 10:00am to 10:00pm; Friday, Saturday & Sunday, from 8:00am to 10:00pm.
Our new Tapas Menu: features appetizers that will keep you wanting to try more! Fried Zucchini, Chilli Fries, Potato Skins... Our new menu will still feature many of our favorite dishes and have some new favorites as well!
We now have 3 flatscreen TV's in half of the dining area.
Everything is made here from scratch: breads, pastas, desserts, jams, pastries and croissants.
Located on Highway 9 in Felton, just south of the entrance to Henry Cowell State Park. The newly refurbished restaurant has a warm and welcoming ambiance inside and out. Enjoy dining in a storybook setting, serene garden views, the gentle sounds of our fountain, and overhead, the sheltering arms of our spectacular giant oak.
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ADIB targets more than 50% Emiratisation rate
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ABU DHABI - The Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has confirmed that it was on course to exceed its targeted Emiratisation rate of more than 50 per cent at the end of 2012. The bank leads in Emiratisation across the UAE banking sector with a rate of 48 per cent achieved last year. This is up from 34 per cent that was reached in 2008.
As Platinum Sponsor of the Careers UAE 2012, the bank has utilized its involvement in such events over the years to drive the identification and recruitment of the UAE national talents.
Making the announcement at the Careers UAE 2012 in Dubai, Waheeb Khazraji, Head of HR at ADIB said: "We are encouraged by the enthusiasm shown by the UAE national talent that visited our stand at the Careers UAE 2012 and expressed their desire to work in the Islamic Banking industry. It is evident that they are increasingly viewing the banking sector as an employer of choice and are aware of the exciting growth opportunities that it provides. We are committed to recruit and train UAE national talent from across UAE and to provide them with opportunities and guidance to take on leadership positions in the banking sector".
"We have launched many training initiatives to encourage Emiratisation and enhance our Emirati workforce qualifications ," added Waheeb.
ADIB's continued commitment to Emiratization has been recognized by the Emirates Institute of Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS) that has presented the bank with their Human Resource Development Award in the first category for two years running.
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Sony ordered to pay $18m in patent infringement case
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The court said it found clear and convincing evidence that Sony wilfully infringed on patents covering "wireless local area network apparatus" while manufacturing the PSP, mylo Personal Computer and Network Walkman products.
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Diversity in Early Care and Education: Honoring Differences (5th ed.)
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Diversity in Early Care and Education explores the rich diversity encountered in programs and environments for children, ages birth to 8, including those serving children with special needs. The emphasis is on the practical and immediate concerns of the early childhood professional and family service worker, though all information has strong theoretical support. Although the text is situated within an early child care environment, its lessons are valuable for anyone who wants to understand more about diverse views related to children, childrearing, education, and development. From McGraw-Hill.
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This Special NAEYC Edition of Diversity in Early Care and Education: Honoring Differences, 5th ed., is available individually and in a set with its companion resource, Practice in Building Bridges (#2012), in which Intisar Shareef and Janet Gonzalez-Mena offer activities, stories, and ideas for journaling that will provoke thought and promote diversity. Order the set and save (#2013).


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In Iraq at least 25 Iraqi soldiers have died in a suspected suicide bomb attack at a canteen inside an army base in the town of Khalis. This comes a day after another suicide bomber blew himself up in the northern city of Kirkuk killing at least 22 people and injuring 80 others. At least 900 people have now been killed in the six weeks since the new Iraqi government formed.
Rumsfeld: Iraq No Safer Now Than It Was In 2003
Meanwhile Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has admitted that Iraq is statistically no safer now than it was two years ago when President Bush announced that major combat operations had ended. In an interview with the BBC he was asked whether the security situation had improved at all. Rumsfeld said "Well, statistically no. But clearly it has been getting better as we've gone along." He went on to say "A lot of bad things that could have happened have not happened."
Rumsfeld Defends Detainee Treatment at Guantanamo
On Tuesday Rumsfeld also defended the use of Guantanamo Bay saying it remains a key part of the country's so-called "war on terror" and that the military has no plans to shut it down. He defended the treatment of detainees at the military prison. In a separate interview with the BBC he said "The people in Gitmo... have the best food probably, the best medical treatment, they've ever received in their lives." Meanwhile on Capitol Hill, the Senate Judiciary Committee is holding hearings today on the legal rights of prisoners at Guantanamo.
To Prevent Civil War in Iraq, U.S. Considers Granting Fighters Amnesty
Back in Iraq, the Associated Press reports that U.S. and Iraqi officials are considering granting amnesty to members of the Iraqi resistance in an attempt to prevent the break out of a civil war. One proposal would give amnesty to Iraqi fighters but not foreign insurgents.
Report: Kurds Carrying Out Hundreds Of Political Kidnappings
And the Washington Post is reporting that the U.S. military has quietly given its support to Kurdish forces to carry out hundreds of political kidnappings in northern Iraq. A confidential State Department cable — obtained by The Washington Post — said the so-called "extra-judicial detentions" were part of a "concerted and widespread initiative" by Kurdish political parties to "exercise authority in Kirkuk in an increasingly provocative manner." The U.S. military said it had logged 180 such kidnappings but Arab and Turkmen politicians put the number at more than 600 and said many families feared retribution for coming forward. Publicly the U.S. military claims the practice has stopped and is now condoned, but kidnappings were reported as recently as last week. The kidnapped men are seized in violation of Iraqi law and jailed for months at a time. Some have reportedly been tortured.
Australian Hostage Douglas Wood Released
Also in Iraq, Australian hostage Douglas Wood has been rescued from his captors in a military operation. The 63-year-old engineer was kidnapped six weeks ago. Wood was born in Australia but lives in Alamo, California.
Exxon Mobil Hires Ex-White House Official
This news back home — Philip Cooney has a new job. On Friday Cooney resigned as chief of staff for President Bush's environmental policy council just two days after it was revealed that he had edited government scientific reports in order to downplay the effects of global warming. Cooney came under intense criticism because of his ties to the oil industry — before coming to the White House, Cooney worked as a lobbyist for the American Petroleum Institute. Now, Cooney is going back to his roots. The New York Times reports today that he has been hired by oil giant ExxonMobil. A recent investigation by Mother Jones magazine found that ExxonMobil has spent at least $8 million funding a network of groups to challenge the existence of global warming.
Thousands Call For Early Elections In Bolivia
In Bolivia, thousands of indigenous protesters, labor activists and farmers marched in La Paz on Tuesday calling on early elections as well as the nationalization of the country's energy resources and government. It was the first major protest rally since last week when President Carlos Mesa resigned and was replaced by the head of the Supreme Court, Eduardo Rodriguez. On Tuesday Rodriguez swore in a new cabinet for the caretaker government. He vowed elections would be held within months.
Pakistani Bars Rape Victim From Leaving Country
The Pakistani government is barring a rape victim named Mukhtaran Bibi from leaving the country in an attempt to block her from publicizing her case. Amnesty International had planned to bring Bibi to the United States. Three years ago Bibi was gang-raped near her home. The rape was ordered by the tribal council as punishment for a crime allegedly committed by her 12-year-old brother. Last week — as she prepared to travel abroad — she was put under house arrest and then taken into detention. This came as a court ordered the 12 men connected to the crime to be released from prison. Meanwhile, in Washington on Thursday, President Bush welcomed Pakistan's foreign minister and praised Pakistani President Musharraf's "bold leadership" in the so-called war on terror.
Bush Selectively Picks Human Rights Dissidents to Meet
The Washington Post reports President Bush has begun meeting prominent dissidents in an attempt to highlight human rights abuses committed around the world. Dissidents from Venezuela, North Korea, Russia and Belarus have all recently met with Bush or Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice. But the Washington Post points out no such meetings have taken place with dissidents from Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. All four countries are close allies with Washington even though they have some of the worst human rights records in the world.
GOP Considers Raising Retirement Age to 69
On Capitol Hill, Republicans are considering raising the retirement age to 69 for people who want to receive full Social Security benefits. Under current law, the age for retiring with full benefits is 65 years and six months. It is rising gradually until it reaches 67 for individuals born in 1960 or later. Sen. Charles Grassley — the Republican chair of the Senate Finance Committee — reportedly outlined the proposal last week for fellow Republicans.
Rep. Sanders Attempts to Overturn Part of Patriot Act
Meanwhile Vermont Congressman Bernie Sanders is expected to introduce an amendment to a massive spending bill in an attempt to overturn a portion of the USA Patriot Act that allows law enforcement agents to seize library and bookstore records without a traditional search warrant. Last summer, Sanders proposed a similar amendment. He lost on a tie vote only after House Republican leaders extended the time allowed for the vote to defeat it. On Tuesday the Bush administration threatened to veto the $57 billion spending bill if it weakens the Patriot Act.
16,000 University of California Clerical Workers Go On Strike
In California, some 16,000 clerical workers at the University of California are in the midst of a three-day strike to demand higher pay. The strike is affecting the university's 10 campuses, five medical centers as well as the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
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Amazing Gem Cameo Proof 1891 Liberty Twenty Dollar1891 $20 PR66 Deep Cameo NGC. The 1891 Double Eagle was struck in a year when the vast majority of large gold coin production was earmarked for the San Francisco facility, certainly a practical policy since nearly all newly mined gold ore originated in the Pacific West. As a result, only 1,390 business strikes were produced along with 52 proofs. Both are predictably elusive today, with the tiny quantity of business strikes almost always seen with some degree of circulation and fewer than half of the proof mintage believed to be extant.
The surfaces on this spectacular proof Double Eagle display the slightest haziness over fields of uncanny depth of mirrored reflectivity, while the central features are heavily frosted, and the resultant contrast is extreme. Solid Condition Census quality on this difficult and sought-after proof Double Eagle issue. Population: 3 in 66, 1 finer (4/04).
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For Manufacturing Team Leaders, hourly average wages total $17.70 per hour. Overall cash earnings for Manufacturing Team Leaders stretch from $30K on the lower end to $82K near the top, and the heftiest packages can encompass around $8K from bonuses and $10K from profit sharing. Location and experience level each impact pay for this group, with the former having the largest influence. Most Manufacturing Team Leaders report high levels of job satisfaction. There are far more male Manufacturing Team Leaders survey respondents than women, making up 81 percent. Medical benefits are awarded to a large number, and most earn dental coverage.
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Manufacturing team leaders perform a wide variety of tasks, which vary depending on the field in which they work in. They often supervise production to ensure everything is going according to plan. An important aspect of manufacturing team leaders' jobs is to develop their team members into quality workers. Since team leaders are usually more experienced, they can provide valuable insight for less experienced employees, help their teams where needed, and oversee, coach and train their team members. They are usually involved in the hiring process, and can terminate or even promote their team members depending on their merit.Read More...
Manufacturing team leaders are the link between their teams and their companies' higher echelons of management. They must be able to use both their data analysis and first hand knowledge of their production team in order to do their job expertly. Management will often be counting on them to help identify trends and improve their products before they get to the customer. While working on a given project, manufacturing team leaders usually have access to statistical data that can help them perceive potential problems quickly.
Manufacturing team leaders may also handle everything from massive pieces of machinery to tiny, highly specialized tools. Most companies require their manufacturing team leaders to have a fair amount of work experience in their given manufacturing field. Higher education degrees are not usually required, but some employers may prefer their candidates to hold an associate's or bachelor's degree.
Manufacturing Team Leaders generally report applying a varied skill set to their work. Most notably, skills in People Management, Lean Manufacturing, CNC/NC, and Production Management are correlated to pay that is above average, with boosts between 6 percent and 12 percent. Skills that are correlated to lower pay, on the other hand, include Quality Assurance / Quality Control. Most people experienced in Lean Manufacturing also know Quality Assurance / Quality Control.
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More years of relevant experience do not necessarily translate to higher paychecks. Individuals who have worked for fewer than five years bring in approximately $43K on average. Those in the five-to-10 year range can expect an average that is only a touch bigger at $47K. After working for 10 to 20 years, Manufacturing Team Leaders make a median salary of $54K. After two decades in the workforce, the average Manufacturing Team Leader generally earns more than ever; median pay for this group is estimated at $62K.
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Romney dominates the local press.But "Israel Today" appears careful not to seem too far in the tank for the publishers' guy.
TEL AVIV — Yisrael HaYom (Israel Today), the right-leaning newspaper owned by billionaire Republican donor Sheldon Adelson, downplayed Mitt Romney's visit to Israel in its Monday edition, compared to its peers.
The paper, which is universally seen as pro-Netanyahu and pro-Romney paper, only devoted a front page teaser to the former Massachusetts governor's visit with the headline "Friend in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel."
The paper's lede was focused on more local issues — newly announced nation-wide tax hikes.
By contrast, Romney's visit received dominant placement in the English and Hebrew editions of Haaretz, The Jerusalem Post, and the tabloid Maariv.


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FORT COLLINS - Through Colorado State University's College of Business, the Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Enterprise is launching a new, innovative program to make companies more valuable through sustainable business practices.
"Business education at Colorado State University is entering a new era today with the launch of Sustainability Executive Education (SEE)," said Ajay Menon, dean of the College of Business at Colorado State University. "This solutions-driven program provides an innovative framework that will deliver practical tools to executives to design and implement sustainable business practices. SEE advances the College's long tradition of leadership in applying new knowledge to the world of practice."
Real-world success means creating shareholder value. The short- and long-term competitive advantages that business sustainability delivers are real and measurable. Green Winners, a 2009 A.T. Kearny study, reports that even in this current difficult financial environment, companies that successfully incorporate sustainable practices into core operations perform better in the stock market. Their research revealed that, on average, sustainable companies had a $650 million market capitalization premium, compared to their non-sustainable peers, and 15 percent better market performance.
"Sustainability is no longer optional," said CSU professor and SEE faculty member, Tom Dean. "SEE teaches companies how to transform themselves, top to bottom, and achieve superior financial results while meeting high standards of environmental and social performance. That such results are possible has been validated multiple times by such top-flight analytical firms as Goldman Sachs, SAM-Sustainability Asset Management, Accenture, and IBM Global Business Services."
A recent Accenture worldwide survey reports that 93 percent of CEOs believe that sustainability will be critical to the future of their businesses, and that execution is now the real challenge to sustainability efforts. Successful execution is what SEE strives to accomplish with and for participants.
SEE is a partnership between the college's Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Enterprise, or CASE, and Natural Capitalism Solutions, or NCS.
"The curriculum, developed in collaboration between CSU faculty and NCS, combines the academic rigor of a world-class university with proven-results experience of NCS, a global leader in implementing sustainable practices in business in government," said Bill Kramer, CASE senior associate director. "We are proud to partner with NCS, a Colorado-based national treasure led by green business icon, Hunter Lovins."
The executive education program offers both a 30-contact hour introductory course, "Insight for Action: The Keys to Business Sustainability," and advanced problem-solving courses, "Sustainable Enterprise Toolkits," or SETs. Insight for Action will be offered starting in October and SETs will start in early 2011.
"Colorado is a vibrant center of entrepreneurship, especially in renewable energy, high-tech, and sustainable agriculture. Our economy, similar to our national economy, is in need of a strong competitive edge; sustainability is Colorado's signature," said Menon. "Over the past five years, Colorado has focused on being on the forefront of the national sustainability discussion and invested significant financial and human capital to develop a sustainability-focused state economy. Feedback from the corporate community indicates that knowledge about sustainability-focused business practice is an essential component of long-term value creation. It is my expectation that SEE will deliver relevant and practical knowledge to the practicing executive."
Insight for Action students will learn how to lead sustainability initiatives in their enterprises. The core course combines a rigorous introduction to the basic issues:
- What is sustainability and what does it mean for my business?
- What are the powerful frameworks that business can use to implement sustainable business practices across operations?
- What are the proven best practices?
- What is our action plan?
Delivered in an intensive five-day format, from Wednesday evening to mid-day Sunday, Insight for Action is designed for line business managers who are already tasked with achieving sustainability goals but who are not sure how to achieve lasting results. The course will also appeal to those who wish to add sustainability credentials to their professional resumes. As the Accenture report reports, creating a pervasive "sustainability mind-set" among firm managers is seen as a high priority in surveyed firms.
SEE students learn from the pioneers who invented sustainability for business, such as NCS founder and Time Magazine millennium "Hero for the Planet" Hunter Lovins; Janine Benyus, who launched the biomimicry revolution; best-selling business sustainability author Andrew Winston; Alex Bogusky, former partner at advertising and design firm Crispin, Porter & Bogusky; and Catherine Greener, a globally-respected, Colorado-based consultant on large-scale industrial sustainability.
Students are also taught by those with strong academic credentials. SEE faculty include College of Business sustainability experts Tom Dean, Paul Hudnut, Tuba Ustuner, Susan Golicic; and Bryan Dunbar and Josie Plaut from CSU's Institute for the Built Environment. SETs will be taught by leading experts in their fields from universities and business.
"In 20 years of teaching and consulting about sustainability, I have never been more excited by the potential for positive results. SEE is a business-focused effort that will deliver real change," said Lovins. "The CSU-NCS partnership is compelling and powerful, combining the best of the academy and battle-tested private sector experience. Our program fills the huge gap in results-focused resources to enable companies that are serious about sustainability to transform their business practice, not just do 'less bad.'"
Lovins is a leading professor of Sustainable Management who lectures at universities on five continents. She leads a team of practitioners and academicians at NCS to bring cutting-edge expertise and hands-on experience in profitable sustainability. She is the best-selling author of "Natural Capitalism," a book that defined a radically new approach to the economy and natural resources in use globally by companies, communities and countries.
CASE works closely with other sustainability programs and initiatives at Colorado State University, drawing on the university's many Centers of Excellence for course ideas, curriculum and faculty. CASE and SEE will be partnering with the School of Global Environmental Sustainability on future workshops and conferences, further building the university's portfolio of applied knowledge in sustainability.
Introductory Course Offered in Fall 2010
SEE will offer its foundational course, "Insight for Action: The Keys to Business Sustainability," three times this fall in October, November and December. Advanced applications-based courses on the focused topics offered in Sustainable Enterprise Toolkits will begin in early 2011.
SEE is a certificate course with CSU Continuing Education credits available at a small additional cost. Customized courses for individual companies are also available.
Registration for "Insight for Action" is open now. Details on the curriculum, faculty, course locations and cost are available on the SEE website http://www.see.colostate.edu or at http://www.sustainabilityexeced.com.
For more information, contact SEE staff at (970) 491-5612 or email@example.com.


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I have the manual, but I just found that position a little awkward so I thought maybe I was doing something wrong. My previous incident meter was a lot easier to use. I just held it in front of the subject while facing the subject. With the Gossen, I have to turn around and face the camera, or hold the meter horizontal and backwards. I think I may return to the other style of meter (my other one died and the Gossen was handy). I don't really see any advantage to this meter and it is a little awkward, in my opinion.
Incident measures light falling on the subject, not reflected from it. If you were pointing your "incident" meter at the subject, then you were taking a reflected reading. With the Gossen--and any other incident meter I've used--you point the dome at the camera from the subject's position. It's a bit awkward with the old school Gossens since the dome isn't on the front of the meter.


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SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Mother Nature helped police uncover a home marijuana-growing operation. Police said a gust of wind set off a security alarm at a home in western St. Joseph County on Tuesday, prompting Indiana State Police Trooper Mick Dockery to investigate.
Dockery found the back door of the home open. Inside the home, his police dog indicated the presence of drugs. Police found 19 marijuana plants and 40 grams of processed marijuana.
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Schools fear more budget cuts will be needed
Without that, Ma said, "The cuts we'd have to make would be catastrophic."
Carlsbad Unified School District and the Encinitas Union School District are more insulated from the state budget crisis, because they receive much of their funding directly from local property taxes, rather than through the state. These "basic aid" districts are in areas where property values are high enough to support the bulk of the school budgets without help from the state.
But as income from property taxes declines, districts that rely directly on property taxes face falling revenues.
Property tax revenues are expected to grow at a rate of 3 percent next year and 3 percent the following year – far below the 5 percent and 7 percent increases estimated a few months ago, said Walter Freeman, assistant superintendent of business for Carlsbad Unified.
Abby Saadat, assistant superintendent of business services for the Encinitas district, said the growth rate of property tax revenues has fallen from 6 percent in 2007-08 to 2.53 percent for 2008-09.
Encinitas Union enrolls about 5,600 students in kindergarten though the sixth grade and is operating this year on a budget of about $49 million.
Cash flow is another challenge for districts, especially with the state deferring many apportionments into next year.
That means funding to keep class sizes in kindergarten though the third grade at 20 students for every one teacher won't arrive until October, Saadat said.
The result is that Encinitas Union will likely have to dip into its reserve funds to pay its bills, he said.
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The Twelve Days of Christmas
Each year we seek out and invite those chefs both here and abroad who speak to a positive, personal and dynamic way of cooking; chefs whose restaurants and work weave a narrative only they can tell. The Restaurant kitchen, acreage of Meadowood and its surrounding gardens and vineyards will serve as a meeting ground for shared ideas and cross fertilization.
The 2014 celebration benefited two local charitable organizations: The Holly Cranston Memorial Fund and Napa Emergency Women's Services (NEWS).
For coverage of the 2014 event: Inside Scoop SF, Ulterior Epicure, The Restaurant or Meadowood Napa Valley Instagram.
Day 1: Friday, December 5
Chef Matthew Orlando of Amass Restaurant, Copenhagen, Denmark
Armand de Maigret, The Hilt / Jonata
Day 2: Saturday, December 6
Boots Brounstein, Diamond Creek Vineyards
Day 3: Tuesday, December 9
Chef Kobe Desramaults of In De Wulf, Dranouter, Belgium
Day 4: Wednesday, December 10
Chef Alexandre Gauthier of La Grenouillère, La Madelaine sous Montreuil, France
Mark Malpiede, Williams Selyem
Day 5: Thursday, December 11
Chef Blaine Wetzel of The Willows Inn, Lummi Island, WA
Ehren Jordan and Anne-Marie Failla, FAILLA
Day 6: Friday, December 12
Chef Joshua McFadden of Ava Gene's and Roman Candle Baking Co., Portland, OR
Day 7: Saturday, December 13
Chef Virgilio Martínez of Central, Lima, Peru and Lima London, London, England
Mondavi Family, Continuum Estate
Day 8: Tuesday, December 16
Chef Grant Achatz of Alinea, Next and The Aviary, Chicago, IL
Cam Baker and Kate Solari Baker, Larkmead Vineyards
Day 9: Wednesday, December 17
Chef Corey Lee of Benu and Monsieur Benjamin, San Francisco, CA
Steve and Jill Klein Matthiasson, Matthiasson
Day 10: Thursday, December 18
Chef Esben Holmboe Bang of Maaemo, Oslo, Norway
Day 11: Friday, December 19
Chef Ignacio Mattos, Estela, New York, NY
Mr. and Mrs. Hi Sang Lee, DANA Estates
Day 12: Saturday, December 20
Chef Christopher Kostow, The Restaurant at Meadowood, St. Helena, CAH. William and Deborah Harlan, BOND
The Restaurant at Meadowood also wishes to thank our 2014 partners for their continued support of our holiday tradition: United for flying our guest chefs to the Napa Valley; Napa Valley Tours & Transportation, Schramsberg Vineyards and Cayson Designs.
The Book
We're proud to announce that the debut cookbook by Chef Christopher Kostow is now available for order on Amazon. Pick up your copy everywhere books are sold.
Our new gift certificates are a beautiful thing to give and receive. Gift certificates may be purchased in any denomination or for a particular Restaurant experience.
Among the talented people we continue to meet in the Napa Valley are a group of amazing artisans working in ceramics. There are several whose work we love. Lynn Mahon is one of our favorites.