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Why, in the age of photography, film and digital images, would you still commission a painted portrait?
Nothing can conjure up the physical presence of flesh and blood the way paint can; no other medium allows the observing artist to sum up in one image many hours of observation. No other way of portraying people allows the artist in quite the same way to discern from the face, the play of its expressions, and from gestures, the truth about a particular person.
Working closely with the subject, John Viljoen specializes in helping organizations and families honour and preserve the character, inner life, and likeness of their leaders and loved ones with his handcrafted portraits in oil.
In conjunction with his portraits, he is also an accomplished illustrator, featured in the 2006 Communication Arts Illustration Annual. Using tradional media and his trademark contemporary realistic approach, Viljoen is happy to meet all of your illustration needs!
Residing in Toronto, Canada, Viljoen is a classically trained oil painter (New York – B.F.A. in Fine Arts at The Parsons School of Design, then privately with Michael Aviano – and in France with Ted Seth Jacobs) who creates contemporary works with a timeless quality. His paintings are subtle, reflective and meditative, and exemplify technical command and quality. He is a two-time finalist in The Artist's Magazine Annual Portrait Competition. Though his work hangs in many prominent collections throughout Canada and the US, he is less concerned with recording social standing or rank, more concerned with intuiting the individual, idiosyncratic person before him.
Interested parties are urged to contact him promptly insofar as there are a limited number of works available each year and collector interest runs high. Feel free to contact him at any time with any questions you may have or to arrange a visit to his studio.
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Stith making improbable run into semifinals at GSA junior event
By David Weissman, Staff Writer : June 27, 2013 : Updated: June 28, 2013 9:36am
Photo By Billy Calzada/San Antonio Express-NewsCaitlin Brown hits out of a bunker on the No. 10 hole during first-round action of the Greater San Antonio Junior Championship at Brackenridge Park Golf Course on Tuesday, July 24, 2012.
Sutherland Stith is making a Cinderella-like run in the Greater San Antonio Junior Match Play Championship at Riverside Golf Course.
Entering the 30-player boys championship draw as the No. 22 seed, Stith defeated the 11th seed on Wednesday, before beating No. 6 Matthew Mulhey and No. 3 Levi Valadez on Thursday. Valadez came in as defending champion.
Stitch will face off against No. 2 seed Kane Ybarra in the semifinals on and, if he wins, he could face off against top seed and Alamo Heights teammate Chris Schriedel in the finals. Both matches will take place on Friday.
In the girls championship division, Caitlin Brown of New Braunfels and Churchill's Michelle Grilliette will face off in the finals. Brown, the No. 4 seed, defeated top seed Johany Rivera 3 and 2.


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From the October 2012 Issue of Real Estate Forum
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Estimates are that 79 million baby boomers are heading toward retirement. As people age, they require more medical services, which translates into the need for more medical space. Add to that the fact that healthcare reform is expected to insure millions of previously uninsured or under-insured individuals. As it stands pre-election, President Obama's Affordable Care Act would be phased in over the next few years, and some experts predict this alone could spur demand for as much as 60 million square feet of additional healthcare space.
These factors, along with major advances in healthcare technology, are the driving forces behind the need for more technologically advanced medical space. Experts say this will be a combination of medical office buildings, clinics, inpatient facilities, seniors housing and long-term care facilities and outpatient centers, such as ambulatory care, cancer, diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular, dialysis, urgent care and rehabilitation.
Industry reports peg healthcare real estate as a $700-billion to $750-billion market, and it only continues to grow; approximately one-quarter of that market consists of medical office buildings.
Reis Inc. reports that the national office vacancy rate in third-quarter 2012 was 17.1%, whereas market reports indicate that the medical office vacancy rate could drop to 10% by year's end. Medical real estate has proven a more stable asset class during the recession because physicians, hospitals and practice groups tend to sign very long-term leases. They don't move around easily due to expensive buildouts and patient bases…
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The Mirror reports that Real Madrid have agreed to pay Ł105million for Bale, but the clubs are yet to thrash out who will move in the other direction.
Fabio Coentrao is expected to move to White Hart Lane as part of the deal and Real Madrid have withdrawn him from their friendly with LA Galaxy.
But Real Madrid will not allow Spain Under-21 striker Alvaro Morata to move to the Premier League giants.
Real Madrid are prepared to let Angel Di Maria leave, but the winger is not keen on a move to London.


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Full detailed profile on Erin Lavery Played by Connie Fletcher on All My Children Daytime Soap Opera.
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Birthday: 1982-11-08
Babe rushes down to conFusion to get help for Simone. 911 is called, and while they wait, Josh examines Simone and delivers the terrible news that she's dead. Everyone is shocked; Zach once again has a vision of the young, long-haired woman. He tells everyone not to move Simone�suspecting foul play.
Chief Frye arrives and asks why Zach says "Simone was killed." No sign of struggle, no trauma, no weapon.
Derek takes everyone from the alleged crime scene to the roof to be questioned. Derek suggests that Simone's death might be suicide�an accusation to which Kendall reacts vehemently.
Ryan and Annie are at conFusion, her "first date in ages." He has concert tickets and a helicopter waiting to whisk them there.
Zach and Kendall come to the Fusion office and invite the staff to join them downstairs to celebrate their new house. Kendall finds Zarf and Bianca together and invites him to celebrate with them, but he declines, claiming his "aura needs cleansing." Simone stays in the office while the rest of them go down to the club to celebrate. She's working at her desk when she's startled by Zarf, who tells her she's "spectacularly beautiful," and asks her out. No thanks, says Simone, and asks him to leave.
At the conFusion bar, while ordering, Zach keeps having visions of a beautiful, long-haired woman�the same visions he had at the new house.
Annie and Ryan are sitting with Kendall, who is bummed when Ryan shows her the photo of him, Spike and Annie with Santa that they had taken at the mall�she wanted to take Spike to see Santa herself.
Simone and Erin discover a naked, meditating Zarf in the Fusion office. He's "come to clear their way�and protect Babe's vision." He goes on about "fusion of body and soul�and agrees to stay and work on the campaign." He wants them to disrobe, and when Kendall arrives with Spike, she wonders what in the world is happening!
She gets the girls to dress, and they discover that Zarf has full veto control over Fusion's use of his song and the personnel who work on them. Zarf acts like a prima donna and refuses to work with anyone but Babe, who finally arrives.
"I felt the tug of your soul on mine, says a moody Zarf. He's about to leave�and return on the next full moon�when he runs into Bianca, and is smitten.
Ryan comes over to gives some papers to Kendall and pick up Spike. He says that Spike's the most important thing in his life. When she asks if he's in love with Annie, he doesn't answer.
Erin explains to Jonathan what's happened. He wants her to use the Miranda Center computer to find the foster home where Emma is�so that he can kidnap Emma and return her to Annie. She tells him this is a crazy idea and begs him not to do that�and he agrees. Amanda overhears their conversation. After Erin leaves, she comes in and says that he's a liar�and is going to get Emma. She tries to stop him, but he's determined to proceed. Amanda asks him why he doesn't care about his own future any more. Amanda begs him to fight for himself as hard as he does for other people, and to keep her promise to Erin.
Erin and Josh are at the bar, commiserating about he and Babe. He claims he's ready to move on after Babe. She tells him that she's ready for a friends-with-benefits relationship. They go out to the roof and make out. He admits to her that he can't give her anything emotionally, but that's ok with her. As they're kissing, Josh has flashbacks of his time on the roof with Babe�and says he can't continue.
Babe apologizes to a shattered JR for sleeping with Josh. Her reason is that she felt "left out" of JR's life�but it was a "horrible, one-time mistake." He's deeply upset, especially since so many people�David, Krystal, Colby, etc.�knew the truth.
Just when he's most upset, Colby enters with Little A, notes that they're not upset and wants to know why. She figures something's up. After she leaves, Babe reiterates her love for him and her belief that their marriage can survive�even though they've been to hell and back. Can he forgive her? She forgave him for trying to kill her�she loves him with everything she has�and begs him to stop staring at her and talks to her. He has only one question: Did she tell Josh she loved him? An anguished JR tries to leave the room; she begs him not to leave.
They run, yelling, into the foyer�where they're seen by Adam, Krystal and Colby. JR rushes out and drives away. Babe thinks he's going after Josh. Adam goes off to the Valley Inn, searching for JR. JR's in his room, sucking up liquor from the mini-bar, and hallucinating about seeing Josh and Babe making love.
Babe goes to conFusion, looking for Josh. Finding him out on the roof, she's happy to see he's ok�until she sees Erin.
Ryan and Tad burst into David's cabin, looking for Emma. Tad logs onto David's computer, searching for clues. David comes home suddenly, and they demand he tell them where Emma is. He laughs at them.
Dixie is still at the airport, trying to decide whether or not to leave on the private, untraceable charter David arranged.
After she talks with Emma and realizes how much the child loves her mother, Dixie brings Emma back to Annie. Erin and Jonathan are enraged and want to call the cops; Dixie tells Annie that she was "so wrong." Annie sends them away, so that she can talk privately to Dixie, who admits that she considered taking Emma. She tells Annie that after being with Emma and hearing her talk about her Mommy, she realized that she already has a mother who loves her. No matter what any DNA test shows, Emma already has a mommy. She swears that she will never take her from Annie again. At that moment, a shocked Ryan and Tad walk in. Dixie promises to stick to her word, but begs Annie to let them DNA test Emma, so Dixie can know whether or not her daughter has been found.
Tad and Ryan get the news at David's, and Tad assures him he won't let him hurt Dixie. David taunts Tad, and calls him stupid for not believing him. After they leave, he's upset�murmuring that Dixie was "so close" to getting what she wanted.
There's a stalemate between Annie & Ryan and Tad & Dixie about Emma's whereabouts. Annie is getting agitated, but Dixie insists she knows nothing. Aidan has searched all night, but has come up dry. While they're talking, Dixie takes off. Annie wants to rush off after her; Ryan convinces her to stay at home with Erin and Jonathan.
Tad and Ryan come to Zach and Kendall's, searching for Dixie, but she's at David's, talking with Emma/Kate. Then she turns to David and asks if he has any idea of the chaos he's caused. He tells her there's a private jet waiting for her, along with new identities, ready to take her anywhere she chooses. She doesn't want to leave Tad; David says the only way she can have a future with Kate is to forget about him. From this moment on, it's entirely her choice. And surprise�though he did this for her, he's not coming with her.
Erin and Jonathan are at Annie's home, discussing the case, and how different their lives would have been if they'd had parents as devoted as Annie.
When Annie and Ryan get home to tell everyone the good news and see Emma, they discover that she's gone.
Annie returns home and announces to Erin that she's leaving town with Emma, to keep her way "from those lunatics." She asks Erin to give her her cars keys�and Ryan bursts in, demanding she stay.


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Student Life >> Browse Articles >> Off-Campus Housing
College Apartment Packing Checklist
Use this list to ensure you pack all the essentials!
Elizabeth Hoyt
July 07, 2015
Funny photos? Check. Tailgate sweatshirt? Check. Plunger? Ugh…
Yep, it's easy to forget the essentials when there's way more fun stuff to focus on.
Here's an apartment packing checklist to help you ensure you've packed all the essentials so that you don't find out you've forgotten them right when you need them most.
- Shower caddy
- Towels (Bath, face, washcloths)
- Bathroom rug
- Shower/bath mat
- Shower curtain
- Shower curtain/tension rod
- Shower curtain hooks
- Towel hooks
- Bathrobe
- Toiletries
- Band-Aids
- Cold medicine
- Shelves
- Hair dryer (Straightener/Curling Iron)
- Hairbrush/comb
- Full-length mirror
Household Supplies
Cleaning Supplies
Computer & School Supply Needs
Handy Things to Have
- Pack It Up: What to Bring to College
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- Finding Your Perfect Roommate Situation


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What TERFism Looks Like:
Now one of the things I find puzzling about it is that, when I look at the House of Lords debate on this legislation, those I agree with most are the radical right. Particularly the person I find that I agree with most, in here, and I'm not sure he will be pleased to find this, is Norman Tebbitt… Tebbitt also says that the savage mutilation of transgenderism, we would say if it was taking place in other cultures apart from the culture of Britain, was a harmful cultural practice, and how come we're not recognising that in the British Isles.
– Sheila Jeffreys, PhD, TERF author, lecturer & academic, speaking at the Andrea Dworkin Commemorative Conference given at Oxford University's Centre for the Study of Justice
Today the Frankenstein phenomenon is omnipresent not only in religious myth, but in its offspring, phallocratic technology. The insane desire for power, the madness of boundary violation, is the mark of necrophiliacs who sense the lack of soul/spirit/life-loving principle with themselves and therefore try to invade and kill off all spirit, substituting conglomerates of corpses. This necrophilic invasion/elimination takes a variety of forms. Transsexualism is an example.
– Mary Daly, PhD, TERF author, lecturer & academic from her book, Gyn/ecology: The Metaethics of Radical Feminism pp 70 – 71
TIP: In the same way hate groups which claim to be Christian (WBC), TERFs always attempt to spread anti-trans hate by passing it off as a brand of feminism.
What Feminism Looks Like:
So now I want to be unequivocal in my words: I believe that transgender people, including those who have transitioned, are living out real, authentic lives. Those lives should be celebrated, not questioned. Their health care decisions should be theirs and theirs alone to make. And what I wrote decades ago does not reflect what we know today as we move away from only the binary boxes of "masculine" or "feminine" and begin to live along the full human continuum of identity and expression.
– Gloria Steinem, feminist icon & activist
Transphobia in the feminist community isn't new and continues to be promoted by radical feminists such as Sheila Jeffreys, Germaine Greer, and Julie Bindel who pathologize transgenderism for a variety of reasons. They characterize being transgender in various ways: as an extremely kinky sexual practice or a mental illness such as body dysmorphic disorder. Sometimes the criticism is paternalistic in claiming that transgender people are merely exploited victims of the medical industry's drive to make money with various surgical and hormonal procedures. The 1994 book Transexual Empire: The Making of the She-Male by Janice Raymond describes being transsexual as a medical invention manufactured to create profit. Another criticism is that transgender people reinforce gender roles or expression. For example, Germaine Greer once referred to transwomen as "ghastly parodies of women" with "too much eye-shadow." Sometimes the attacks on transgender people reach conspiracy levels by those who see the phenomenon as an effort by men to turn themselves into women in order to infiltrate "women"-only spaces. Radical feminists Lierre Keith and Derrick Jensen blend transphobia with "anti-civilization" environmentalism in Deep Green Resistance (DGR). Julie Labrouste, a contact of Radical Women, was repudiated by DGR, which had been urging her to join until she mentioned she was trans-female.
– Radical Women, 2nd wave feminist organization, formed in 1967
TIP: In the same way anti-gay groups will, TERFs often assert that they don't hate trans people, that they are only acting out of love for their community.
TERF Position on Trans Healthcare
In the 1980s, TERFs successfully brought an end to trans health care access. One TERF operative wrote the government report which led the the revocation of trans medical care under government programs and soon thereafter, private insurers followed suit.
The TERF movement is particularly effective in their campaigns against trans people and trans equality as they consistently couch their actions as political/feminist/lesbian/radical/womanist critiques of gender and are therefore welcomed in spaces that would reject the same rhetoric from right wing organizations. TERFs routinely enjoy acceptance in progressive environments such as academia and radical left-wing organizations.
From consistently targeting trans healthcare to lobbying the US government to institute a national program of forced reparative therapy for trans people, the TERF movement, while historically seen as both ridiculous and irrelevant, has managed to inflict more suffering upon the trans community than any other anti-trans equality movement in the history of the United States.
Therefore, this site is dedicated to exposing the hate contained within their movement.


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1. replace - verb
· substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected); "He replaced the old razor blade"; "We need to replace the secretary that left a month ago"; "the insurance will replace the lost income"; "This antique vase can never be replaced"
Hypernym(s): regenerate, renew
2. replace - verb
· take the place or move into the position of; "Smith replaced Miller as CEO after Miller left"; "the computer has supplanted the slide rule"; "Mary replaced Susan as the team's captain and the highest-ranked player in the school"
Synonym(s): supplant, supersede, supervene_upon
Hypernym(s): succeed, come_after, follow
3. replace - verb
· put something back where it belongs; "replace the book on the shelf after you have finished reading it"; "please put the clean dishes back in the cabinet when you have washed them"
Synonym(s): put_back
Hypernym(s): put, set, place, pose, position, lay
4. replace - verb
· put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items; "the con artist replaced the original with a fake Rembrandt"; "substitute regular milk for fat-free milk"; "synonyms can be interchanged without a changing the context's meaning"
Synonym(s): substitute, interchange, exchange
Hypernym(s): change, alter, modify
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Gear Question
other than weight what are the advantages...
other than weight what are the advantages / disadvantages of titanium cookware vs. aluminum or steel?
Titanium is more durable than aluminum or steel. Aluminum distributes heat slightly better & is less expensive. Steel cleans up better, heats evenly, but is the heaviest. If you are mainly boiling water & have the money to invest, I'd purchase titanium. I like the durability & lightweight qualities. Aluminum is almost as light, not as durable (dents easily), but is much more wallet friendly. Some people prefer steel cookware. I have a fifteen year old MSR Alpine steel cookset that I used for eleven years prior to titanium & it still looks brand new.
One more option. If you do a lot of cooking in your pot, consider coated cookware. It distributes heat evenly & makes cleanup a breeze. Make sure not to scratch the surface by using plastic, heat resistant utensils.
Many things to ponder. I hope this helps.
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Updated: 03/25/2013 5:52 AM KSTP.com By: Cassie Hart
The Powerball drawing Saturday night generated more than $3 million in prizes for Minnesota players and earned the state more than $5.4 million in proceeds.
A ticket sold in New Jersey is worth $338.3 million, but Minnesota State Lottery officials say the run that started Feb. 9 generated some big returns for Minnesota.
A ticket sold in Hennepin County for Saturday's drawing has won $1 million. Another $1 million ticket was sold in McLeod County for the March 6 drawing. Six tickets sold during the run won $10,000, and thousands of tickets won smaller prices.
The state's proceeds include $3 million for the general fund, $1.4 million for the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, and nearly $500,000 apiece for the Game and Fish Fund and the Natural Resources Fund.
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There is always something that people look forward to, whether it is summer, a birthday, or Christmas. In about 23 days, it will be Christmas for Duke fans as Countdown 2 Craziness kicks off as the unofficial start to the season. In spirit of the excitement that comes with Countdown, here are 5 things that every Duke basketball fan should look forward in 2013-14 campaign:
1. The Competition: One thing that is always exciting is once the schedule comes out, we all get to see what non-conference teams Duke will play. Boy, are we going to be in for a treat this season. The first contest will be when Duke travels to Chicago, Jabari Parker's hometown, to face Kansas Much has changed since these 2 last played. Duke doesn't have Mason Plumlee, Seth Curry, or Ryan Kelly and Kansas is without key pieces as Ben McLemore and Jeff Withey departed for the NBA. This does affect both teams, but both schools have brought in a tremendous recruiting class that includes the marquee matchup of Jabari Parker vs. Andrew Wiggins, the projected top 2 picks of the 2014 draft. Then, Duke plays in the Preseason NIT Tournament, which includes teams like Rutgers, Alabama, and a very tough Arizona Wildcat team who added a big recruit by the name of Aaron Gordon. Duke also faces Michigan in Durham, which should be a very intriguing game to watch, as well as when Duke travels to The Garden to face UCLA. Duke always has a tough non-conference schedule, but this one should be very fun to watch.
2. Jabari Parker: We all know the story of Jabari Parker. We know how he was ranked the #1 overall recruit until Andrew Wiggins decided to go to college this year instead of next. We know the type of player he is, gritty, excellent defender as well as having a post up game to go along with his 3-point ability. We know that he is looked at, already, as a big-time star. It doesn't matter what we've heard, everyone and I mean everyone should be excited for college basketball season just so that we can watch this 18 year old play in Duke blue. He is a very humble young man and wants to show us what he can do on the court. All eyes will be on him, not just in the first game, but every one this season. I believe I can speak for all Duke fans when I make this statement: I just can't wait to see this 6'8" forward play.
3. Will the Pieces Fall In Place: I know what you are thinking, "How does this fit into something to look forward to?" Just imagine this: Duke has an incredible amount of depth at the small forward position. They have Jabari Parker, Rodney Hood, Alex Murphy, and Semi Ojeleye. We know that not everybody can play every minute, so just imagine if Coach K finds a rotation that works for the team. Imagine having Cook, Sulaimon, Hood, Parker, and Plumlee all playing at once with solid back ups to come in and play key minutes off the bench. If the rotation becomes successful, not just for the small forwards, but for everyone, there is no doubt that Duke has the chance to do something special this season. If Thornton can play tight defense and contribute as a playmaker to back up Quinn Cook, then there is another bonus. Also lets say that Thornton isn't doing well, Matt Jones would have to step up and provide for the team as a Freshman guard coming off the bench. If Hairston can come off the bench and get his jumper to fall while still playing tough, tenacious defense, he can be a valuable asset to the Blue Devils. There is so much depth to work with in so many spots that if any sort of rotation clicks, something special could happen this year.
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5. The Crazies: What better way to end this then with mentioning the best fans in the world. There is nothing like the way Cameron shakes after a big shot or how long the game feels for an opponent who has to hear the Crazies screaming all game. They never sit down, they never stop cheering, and they never stop supporting Duke basketball. I am interested to hear what new chants they have come up with in their offseason. We often hear about crowds being a team's 6th man, but nothing compares to the Cameron Crazies. They are the most electric fans and give the Blue Devils the best home-court advantage in college sports. There is nothing better then seeing them get into the head of an opposing player trying to inbound the ball or how dead-silent it gets when Duke steps up to take a free-throw. If hearing the Crazies doesn't get you excited for Duke basketball, then I don't know what does.


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I was in the first beta weekend in sept and the subsequent ones that followed and my opinion of this game changed drastically by the second and now third beta weekend.
I'm kind of surprised by the negative feedback to be honest. Simply because my negative feelings about the game didn't come till after beta weekend two and up till that point I thought the game was amazing and fun.
Everyone will have different gripes about the game because we all have different things we like or dislike, and this game was really targetting 3 audiences.. The Kotor crowd, the mmo crowd, and the star wars fans crowd. Now you could be one or all three and yet everyone of us has different tastes in games, likes and dislikes.
After my september beta weekend I couldn't wait to play again and praised this game to my peers for weeks.. Then the second beta weekend came and I found myself staring at a character creator that flat out blew. The 4 character classes were not appealing anymore so I decided to make the same character Jedi Consular. I essentially ran through the same story line all over again and was bored to tears by level 10. The most annoying thing at this point was the quests cut scenes.. When all i wanted to do was get the quest, check the map for the area I needed to go and complete it and return, what I was dealing with was very annoying cut scenes and dialogue. I hated it... Space bar, space bar, space bar skip skip skip etc... By the end of weekend two I was agitated about the game and thought to myself, they wasted all that money on voice actors and story and it is just flat out annoying me. I seriously began to think about cancelling my pre order but held off. I figured I would play the game when it came out like a single player online game and maybe play 2 months at most.
Fast forward to beta weekend 3 which just ended.. I decided to play a totally different character and found myself back to liking the actual game again but still hating the single player quest cut scenes. Even on a new toon with a new story, I didn't care what the story was. I wanted to kill things and loot. That is why I play mmo's.. To create the best possible character I can with my game time.
So all in all, I'm still keeping my pre order just to play through it once on one character but I really don't see any longterm replayability for this game. Had they offered an ability to remove cut scenes/voice overs entirely and just allowed me to get the quest I would consider playing through a few characters for more than a few months but I really can't handle the pauses between the action.
Some final thoughts about the game:
I think after 3 months this game will start to die off like Rift did. It will just lose that new car smell and become more of an annoyance to gamers especially the more hardcore ones. I do think this game was made for the kotor series fans ( I am not a fan of btw, nor any bioware game) and the hardcore role players who want to be submersed into a story driven single player game with co op abilities so they can nerd it up with their friends. I think its a niche market and there isn't enough real mmo elements (or they were done piss poorly) to keep mmo gamers playing this game.
Everything just seems very generic and what this game is ultimately missing is Raph Koster and whoever designed the swg crafting system, and the JTL space..
I think they wasted entirely too much on voice overs, cut scenes and story while the rest of the game is suffering very badly.
Ill still play a month or two but don't count on my sub $$$ beyond that.
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Originally posted by metatronic
For God sake Rift is not dead or dying after 3 months. it has been out for almost a year and is more successful and have more subscribers than any of the titles released in recent years. That was one bad comparison you made.
Originally posted by Supersoups
Ok, I played rift since closed beta and up till around august. The game died off considerably after the second month. It wasn't until they offered server transfers that the population seemed to get better simply because you could pick where you wanted to play. But up till that point, entire server populations were decimated, entire friends lists were full of offline players. The game did die off, entire guilds collapsed so as you see, in my opinion, rift did die from my point of view.
I also said the game will die off like rift did, after that new car smell fades, all games do.. and your ignorant to think otherwise and haven't observed it happen in many mmo's before.. I have seen it time and time again.
Originally posted by metatronic
Let us not make this topic about Rift because it is alive and kicking so your initial statment that SWTOR will die like Rift after 3 month is still wrong. I have played a lot of MMOS and that is why i find what you said completely false because of all the duds that have come out in recent years Rift has seen the most success and is currently second most populated PVE game in P2P category after WOW.
Your personal dislike for game doesn't mean that game is dead or dying. Same goes for SWTOR please put that Crystal Ball of your away if you wan't to have a serious conversation.
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/rubs his crystal ball
I wish more people on these forums would use their powers of divinity to send me the next batch of winning PowerBall numbers.
Originally posted by metatronic
Hahahaha...lol.... what has Google even got to do with subject. Is rift still P2P yes? is still alive? yes. One can just check number of servers and get a general idea about the population.
Saying SWTOR will die like Rift after 3 months would only make sense if RIFT actually died after 3 months.
Rift has been heavily discounted.
It was dying from end of the first month
They revived it in USA at least
Back to OP
Your "review" reads like someone that doesn't really understand how ot review an MMORPG.
There is nothing wrong in reviewing the early stages of a game in a positive way as long as you are not giving the reader the impressionit is a serious analysis of the main part of the games leveling process, end game or replayability and longevity prospects.
Getting "annoyed" is a very teenage emotion especially when combined with the fact you claim to have loved the story on the fist beta test you were involved in and now get "annoyed" at the mechanic. Granted a lot of teenagers will play.
You want to just kill things but that was forgotten on your first beta test when your intial experiences levelling were good.
Did they change the races/character customisation so much that you accepted it in your first go at the game and then decided it "annoyed" you on a later beta test ?
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Originally posted by Supersoups
SWG had less than 30k players for the last 3-4 years... I would consider it dead. 4 years ago it was dieing off.. They propped that game up for as long as they could till I imagine Lucas pulled the I.P. Anyways, the point is, just because a game is p2p and still going does not mean its a thriving game. I'm not going to debate you on this as I don't have time to teach a kid how to add 1+1 in simple mmo economics. Now the reason I said to google those terms was to get a concensus of what people are saying about rifts popultaion. Its pretty black and white man.. Anyways, I'm tired of dealing with 12 year olds on the internet..
Originally posted by metatronic
A fair personal opinion of the game. In no way am I personally attacking you, but seriously , you said I play mmo's to kill and loot?? Kind of take the whole "rpg" out out the mmorpg which is what the game is. You are pretty much saying I don't care abuot stories, I care about rushing through to the end in the limited time you have.
So the question is, why even play mmorpg's? It's obviously not your "taste", perhaps a console game?
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I understand what the OP is saying, I had this issue on quests I repeated with another character, but first time through I enjoyed the story and cutscenes.
I think that if you aren't into the story in SWTOR, you're not going to get much out of it, because gameplay wise it isn't any different to what is already on the market. Other than the license the only thing that makes it stand apart is the story.
For me, who enjoyed KOTOR, enjoys Star Wars and is a massive MMO fan, it is perfect (though I would've preferred more action orientated combat).
Each to their own though, at least you aren't nerd raging about it :)
Originally posted by bobfish
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Tbh Rift is a very very good game but as it concerns subscribers its almost dead anymore. I hope with some expansion the situation will change but as it is now its almost dead...
As for SWTOR, i think that after 2-3 months the game will still have many subscribers but they will be SW fans and not MMO ones. Pure MMO fans will be looking once again for the next best thing, because SWTOR is not.
Originally posted by metatronic
People always resort to insults when they can not back up their claim. Google any game and you will find similar things about it. Doesn't mean much or neither it is a proof that game is dead or dying.
Google WOW and see how many hate topics you get. if i go by that logic WOW would have died a long time ago. For someone who wants to teach me MMO economic you fail to understand that as long as servers are up and company is making enough profit to keep servers up, game is profitable. Not every company has deep pockets like Square Enix for instance to keep failed launches up and running for months. And Rift has been more proftable to Trion than say duds like AOC, Warhammer in past have been to Funcom and Mythic. Not every MMO needs 10 million subs to be a success. Where did you learn economic by the way?
So nope it is not all black and white.
Originally posted by face30
Right but under that scenario,
if SWTOR can get enough people to end game
and keep them there for a while,
people get attached to the game and their characters
and then as you say ,
they stay
"gameplay wise it isn't any different to what is already on the market"
as long as Bioware manage the game and new content, bugs etc etc ....
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Doesn't every MMO drop a ton of players a month or 2 after launch? Rift is still going strong.
Did they lose alot? Of course, there is a large crowd of MMO nomads who try every game that comes out and then leaves for various reasons: Its not innovative enough, its more of the same, the graphics are bad, going back to WoW....
Originally posted by Derros
Yes but RIFTS issue wasnt "mmo nomads"
It has done the equivalent of a country opening its doors to immigrants from the poorest most under developed countries of the world to replace its own population that left for a better life elsewhere becasue they ran the country into the ground.
Nomads choose a nomadic life, Rifts initial player base were not mmo nomads but dedicated mmo players that were looking for somewhere to "stay".
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if an mmo can hold 100 players to 100 million players its doing good. I know of several games, they have been runing for years now off of a small player bases of 50-200. Now if these mmos can runing this long, then rift is far from dead and SWTOR will live a long time. MMO's only truly need enough to keep servers alive. I know of a few devs and mmo owners, who will if they have too fire off all their staff and work on the game MMO alone to keep the game alive. So in short, No mmo is dead until the servers are turned off. So dont sit here n claim you know something is dead cuz u can google. Google dont mean squat when the game servers still kickin.
Just check the amount of servers with high compared to low and tell me if this is what a dead or dying game looks like. So if SWTOR can maintain that many player after one year i would consider it as a success. So yes you saying SWTOR will die like Rift after 3 months is a complete nonsense.
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Originally posted by Thunderballs
Agreed, if people who aren't in the story stick around long enough to become invested in their characters and their friends they will stay longer.
But then I've never understood why someone would leave their high level invested character in MMO X for a new beginning in MMO Y, when MMO Y doesn't offer them anything they don't already get from MMO X. :)
If you're happy where you are and don't care about the story, then SWTOR has nothing to offer you really.


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In his first visit to the Liberty Stadium since becoming Liverpool manager, Rodgers' side will face a Swansea team that currently sit one point above the Reds and have already beaten the likes of Wigan, QPR and West Ham, while earning vital draws home to Chelsea and away at Southampton.
It's only been a few weeks since these two sides met in the Capital One Cup, a result which ended in a 1-3 defeat for Liverpool, so expect the Reds to make amends this weekend with a far more convincing performance.
Four games in 10 days may not be ideal for Liverpool, but with key men like Gerrard, Suarez and Sterling all starting Thursday's Europa fixture from the bench, the Reds should have no new injury concerns.
With Suarez proving a formidable force in front of goal and young Sterling improving with every game he plays, Liverpool remain favourites to take all three points at 2.05 despite Swansea's impressive home record. The Uruguayan has 13 goals and 14 assists to his name already this season across all competition making him the clear favourite to score the first goal of the match at 5.00.
Despite being undefeated in their last six league games, Liverpool have struggled for consistency this season, scoring goals aplenty and at the same time failing to keep clean sheets both home and away.
Their last clean sheet came against Stoke back in October, while Swansea's last clean sheet came all the way back on August 25 against West Ham.
Goals should be expected from both sides on Sunday which lends this match to the over/under and Asian handicap markets. There's some good value in the Asian handicap market, backing Liverpool -0.5 goals at 2.11 while Over 2.5/3 goals at 2.07 could also give a healthy return.
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British forces fighting 'new' wars with new tactics ?
A couple of useful articles published in recent days give students evidence on the extent to which the British Army is adapting to fighting in different kinds of conflicts.
The BBC report on Operation Moshtarak mentions that the Army are conducting 'shaping operations' in that they warn the local population of the impending offensive and work with tribal elders in order to win 'hearts and minds'. By doing so, of course, the British lose the element of surprise but, it is hoped, some Taliban will see the writing on the wall and lay down their weapons. That is the theory.
The Daily Telegraph published an article yesterday on the 'toxic cocktail' of state-sponsored terrorists, extremist groups and criminal ganags that will form new enemies in the decades to come. The publication of the MOD's assessment of future conflict now opens up the debate about what our armed forces shoudl look like and the role they should play in the future.


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Hi all me and my brothers are planing an elk/mule deer DIY backpack hunt in Montana. We're new to Montana and wondering if y'all had any advice on areas to look into or just point us into the right direction. Thanks for your time.
Hi all me and my brothers are planing an elk/mule deer DIY backpack hunt in Montana. We're new to Montana and wondering if y'all had any advice on areas to look into or just point us into the right direction. Thanks for your time.
Right direction............................N of Wyoming, E of Idaho, W of North Dakota. That is where you will find Montana.
Welcome to the forum.
Are you planning on Archery or Rifle?
thanks for the imput tdub and were planning a rifle hunt. not looking for a trophy just a good time and meat for the freezer
LOL, on a serious note, the best way to find a place to hunt is study some maps and pick an area with alot of public land and start hoofing it. Basically just pick a mountain and start walking. I was able to do this in Idaho in 2008, came home with a 6 point bull. Didn't have a clue what I was doing, but found elk just the same.
Not too many folks on this forum are going to just come out and tell first time posters where to go and hunt without seeing them contribute to other threads. It gives the impression that you signed up to the thread just for a handout, IMO.
Best of luck!
isnt that the reason you post on here to get information from a more knowledgeable and a older generation. you know i try to do things the right way and ask and learn and recieve info how to get started because im new to this type of hunting and i want to start off on the right foot so i want to learn a thing or two from the people that know best but Its no wonder my generation gives hunters such a bad name and doesnt know anything about hunting because people like you will let the awesome herritage die with them because they could came less about passing on information because they are so worried some else my kill an animal. so if you dont have anything helpful or informationable why post at all?
I love giving advice to new hunters. That sometimes includes general areas to hunt. Unfortunately some of us "older generation" worked really hard for our spots, and after letting a spot or two slip, saw the demise of those areas. It isn't personal.
Take a look around there is a bunch of good info for a new deer hunter in MT. I might help you out myself if you stick around and join the group, and let us get to know you.
When I decided that I needed to elk hunt, I bought an over the counter tag in unit 39 of Idaho. Didn't know jack squat about the area, just knew it was only about 5 hours from home. I researched google earth all most religiously, looking for every nook and cranny I feel elk could hide. I made 4 or 5 trips throughout the season scouting, walking up this mountain and down that. In all those trips, I only saw 1 elk, and it was a cow at that. I never dawned on me that 4000 folks, probably most from Boise, would be hunting this unit at the same time. But, I knew folks are lazy, if the animal wasn't next to the road, they would most likely eat there tag.
Opening morning, I was running late getting to the top of the mountain. On the way up, every pull off spot had a vehicle with folks peering out. Hell, I even saw a Ford Tempo car half way up the mountain. Not really sure how that car made it that far. Anyways, thought to myself, no way am I going to be able to find elk amongst this many people. When I got to the top and to the trail head, there was all ready 6 vehicles parked. I told Pop to drop me off anyways and I would walk all the way back to camp (7.6 miles). My buddy and I started walking, seeing folks glassing every 150 yards or so. But, after about 1.5 miles, the people stopped. No more than another quarter of a mile, elk were out and about feeding.
I knew from research (google earth, summer trips, talking with locals) that the elk are there, just needed to get away from the pumpkin party.
Moral of story.....................research, research, research!!!!!
Once again, I wish you the best of luck!!
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I was a newbie who had already done a ton of research(so I thought), and through out a fishing post early on. Most people on here are more solitary minded, and that doesn't lend itself to a bunch of chatty Kathy about where we hunt. We share methods and gear tips that help all of us save money and time. All that banked time and money can be turned into your own field time. That makes a successful hunt even that much more rewarding.
I thought I had done a lot of research, but I soon found out how much more information there was that I could get on my own. Spend hours on this forum, along with a map, and you will likely pick out the clues that you are looking for. Nothing gets you credibility better than some scouting picks that shows you are in the fight for real.
I don't even tell my friends where I hunt anymore. I might give up the unit, but that is where it stops. Watching how guys like Bitterroot Bulls conduct themselves on this forum has taught me that some info a guy just needs to get on their own.
Now get after it, and good luck!!


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Crowds Gather for Ascent of Christmas Crackby Duncan Campbell - UKC Dec/2013
This news story has been read 11,941 times
With the lull in between the storms arriving on Christmas Day this year, a large crowd gathered to climb Christmas Crack, HS 4a, at Stanage Popular this year, lead by a particularly grumpy party, in seasonal dress.
For many, an ascent of Christmas Crack is a tradition that, weather-permitting, they climb the route on Christmas day, and as such there is often a lot of people gathered there on Christmas day, with people sharing festive cheer to other Christmas Crack ascensionists.
Rob Turnbull, manager of Outside Ltd takes up this year's story:
There was an extra large turn out to the ever popular Christmas Crack at Stanage this Christmas day, due to the calm and dry weather between all the recent storms. On arrival at the crag we found a sign in the crack (held in by wooden chocks) that read "Reserved for the Large & Loud Grumpy Party - 11am" that had been placed there by my Dad's (Dick Turnbull) friend Gordon the previous day!
As usual banter was rife, mulled wine was flowing and the mince pies were being handed all around. We waited for the 2 parties before us to quickly climb the route and then, not too much after 11am, Dad lead the route allowing the remaining 7 of us to quickly tie in to the rope and finish the grumpy party's stint on the crag. The sign was then removed and we all made our way back down for carols in the Scotsman's Pack in Hathersage.
It is always a great morning with fantastic representation of local characters, my brother, James, being one of them climbed the route in his Rudolf the Reindeer onesie!


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I have my Wii(LU52+) with cIOS rev10 and I can copy games with USB Loader 1.5 just fine.
But on my friend's Wii(LU32+ I think) cannot copy games, it'll just freeze between 4-8% of the copying process and when I try to shutoff, it dumps a code, but everything is fine.
I'm gonna install cIOS rev9 on this problematic Wii and see what happens.


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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Eastern Kentucky University football team stayed alive in the race for a spot in the NCAA FCS playoffs with a convincing 31-7 victory over host Southeast Missouri Saturday afternoon at Houck Stadium.
With the win, No. 23 Eastern Kentucky improves to 7-3 overall and 5-2 in the Ohio Valley Conference. Southeast Missouri falls to 3-6 and 2-4.
The Colonel defense kept SEMO off the board until the Redhawks' final drive of the game. Eastern forced three Southeast Missouri turnovers and twice held the Redhawks on fourth down tries. Senior defensive back Brooklyn Fox led EKU with his team-leading sixth interception while also recovering a fumble.
Eastern Kentucky got on the board on its first possession following Fox's interception which he returned to the SEMO eight-yard line. Senior running back Matt Denham converted a 4th-and-goal from the one-yard line to put the Colonels on top, 7-0.
In the second quarter, a big pass play from sophomore quarterback Jared McClain to senior Tyrone Goard moved the ball to the Redhawk 24-yard line. Two plays later, junior running back Deshaun Sands burst through the left side of the line for a 20-yard score to push the lead to 17-0 at halftime.
McClain engineered two scoring drives in the third quarter to make the score 31-0. He scored on a three-yard boot-leg to cap a nine-play, 60-yard drive and then scrambled out of pressure for another three-yard score at the end of the quarter.
For the game, McClain finished 8-of-11 passing for 138 yards while adding 24 rushing yards and two scores. Meanwhile, Denham piled up 24 carries for 99 yards and a touchdown. Sands chipped in with 48 yards rushing.
Southeast Missouri running back Levi Terrell, who had rushed for at least 100 yards in five straight games, was held to a season-low 57 yards on the ground.
Eastern Kentucky will celebrate Senior Day next weekend in the regular season finale when the Colonels host Murray State. Kick-off on Saturday, Nov. 10 is set for 1 p.m.
--Eastern Kentucky was +3 in turnover margin today and now stands at +17 for the season. The Colonels scored 10 points off the three SEMO turnovers.
--Kicker Zack Burgy-VanHoose booted a team season-long 45-yard field goal early in the second quarter.
--Matt Denham reached 3,000 yards rushing for his career with a four-yard carry late in the third quarter. He is just the 10th Colonel ever to reach that milestone.
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By: WNYT Staff
GLOVERSVILLE – A domestic dispute has led to drug charges in Fulton County.
Police say Eric Sleezer and his girlfriend Taria Kadle were arguing at North Judson Street in Gloversville.
Kadle's charged with criminal mischief accused of breaking Sleezer's car window.
The drug charges came after police searched a storage unit belonging to Sleezer.
They say they found marijuana, mushrooms, acid, prescription meds, a shotgun and a rifle along with stolen electronic items.


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Sunset Commission Issues Brutal Report on Dept. of State Health Services
The Sunset Advisory Commission will meet next week to hear testimony on its devastating assessment of the Department of State Health Services.
The Sunset Advisory Commission will meet next week to hear testimony on its devastating assessment of the Department of State Health Services.
A quarter of Americans will suffer from a psychiatric disorder in a given year. Should they be able to drive?
Rachel Pearson joins us to discuss her recent story about experiencing the healthcare system's shortcomings first-hand at a volunteer clinic in Galveston.
The bottom line, say the representatives who participated in the group, is that Texas has some major work to do. Rep. Garnet Coleman (D-Houston), who led the 2013 study group, introduced the report in a press conference held on Monday morning.
Rep. Jim Pitts, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, said a supplemental education bill is on the way.
It's budget day in the House!
Back in 2010 Governor Rick Perry compared the passage of the Affordable Care Act—aka Obamacare— to something like Godzilla crushing the Statue of […]
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst told reporters at a Wednesday morning press conference that he has no plans to put Medicaid expansion on the legislative table. […]
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The narrative of tomorrow's off-year election seems already to be set. In New Jersey, Chris Christie will win a landslide that will confirm his status as a 2016 presidential contender and a potential centrist model for Republican victories in the future. But in Virginia's gubernatorial race, the impending defeat of Ken Cuccinelli by veteran Democratic fundraiser Terry McAuliffe is supposed to teach the GOP the opposite lesson: that nominating a Tea Party conservative is a death wish that, if applied in other swing states, is a certain guarantee of future disaster.
On the surface, there's really no arguing with the obvious lessons coming out of these two states. Christie's ability to win the affection of a broad cross-section of voters in blue New Jersey has turned him from an unlikely underdog winner, when he first beat Jon Corzine for governor in 2009, to a political juggernaut. On the other hand, Cuccinelli has never been able to live down the extremist tag that Democrats labeled him with and it's unlikely that even the last week's ObamaCare fiasco will be enough to make that election a close call, let alone allow him to win. But like all generalizations about politics, those drawn from New Jersey and Virginia are as likely to mislead us as they are to provide insight. Those looking to draw firm conclusions about what the GOP should do in 2014, let alone in 2016, should be hesitant about drawing hard and fast rules from these races.
As I wrote yesterday, Christie believes his party should learn from what he's accomplished in New Jersey. That he hopes that will convince Republicans to nominate him for president is also not a secret. And they would be crazy not to think seriously about how he has managed to govern as a conservative yet project an independent image. That provides him with a powerful argument to be the GOP standard-bearer in 2016. But anyone looking to duplicate Chris Christie's success elsewhere needs to understand that he is a unique political character in a specific circumstance that isn't likely to be found elsewhere.
It needs to be understood that despite all the talk about Christie's centrism, much of that has more to do with atmospherics than political principles. New Jersey Democrats have been complaining for years that Christie is actually quite conservative, and they're right. Far from being the poster child for "No Labels" centrism, Christie has been willing to work with Democrats in Trenton but mostly on his terms. If he has become the bête noire of GOP conservatives it's been because of his embrace of President Obama after Hurricane Sandy last year and his attacks on House Republicans over their stalling on an aid bill, not because of any heresy on conservative principle. Both on social issues like abortion and Tea Party core interests like reducing the size of government and fighting the power of unions, Christie fits in well with the rest of his party.
He's gotten away with it not because citizens of the Garden State think he's a closet liberal but because of the appeal of his personality and governing style. It's an open question as to whether that brusque approach will play as well on the national stage as it has in New Jersey. But suffice it to say that I doubt a Republican looking to have that success in a different sort of state could use the same playbook. Though pundits will search for one, there's no point looking for another Christie.
As for Virginia, even conservatives have to concede that Cuccinelli has been more vulnerable to liberal attacks than a more vanilla Republican might have been. But those who see him as the 2013 version of Todd Akin are being unfair. He's actually made no real gaffes that could be used to brand him as an extremist. But he has been on the receiving end of an almost unprecedented Democratic blitz that sought to demonize him. As Politico reported over the weekend, McAuliffe has been the beneficiary of a fundraising advantage that few Democrats not named Clinton or Obama have enjoyed in recent decades. Combined with a government shutdown that disproportionately affected Virginians, the scandal surrounding the GOP incumbent in Richmond, and the demographic shifts that have already converted the commonwealth from a Republican state to one that might better be described as Democrat-leaning rather than a swing state, doomed Cuccinelli. So while it's fair for Republicans to speculate whether someone else might have done better, it's difficult to argue that anyone else would have been in that much stronger a position.
The bottom line here is that political science is not science. The lessons of New Jersey and Virginia are not to be ignored but they are, like almost all electoral scenarios, specific to particular personalities and circumstances. Neither the victory in one state nor the likely defeat in the other can provide Republicans with a foolproof pattern for success.


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Western Women We Love
The Mona Lisa of the Range
- Published April 01, 2008
- Written by Jay Dusard
I was teaching photography at Prescott College in Arizona when I met 19-year-old Julie, the daughter of renowned wildlife artist Grant Hagen. She was my student and advisee, and a cowpunchin' pardner to my wife Kathie and me, when we were horseback help for rancher friends in the area. We three remain close friends to this day.
A Tragic End to a Classic Cowgirl
- Published July 01, 2007
- Written by Jana Bommersbach
You have to wonder if it was the sexy cowboy or the opportunity to break out of the "woman's world" that most prompted young Eloise Fox to run away from a convent school at the age of 14.
Honoring Mothers and Fathers
- Published May 01, 2007
- Written by Jana Bommersbach
Determined women are responsible for two of America's most revered holidays.
Song Catcher
- Published June 01, 2007
- Written by Jana Bommersbach
The Dakota and Chippewa songs could have been lost forever if not for a pioneer Minnesota woman who decided these American sounds must not be silenced.
No Compromise with War
- Published April 01, 2007
- Written by Jana Bommersbach
When it comes to women in politics, Western women have always led the way. They did so back in 1916, even before all women had the vote, and in the last national election that saw California's Nancy Pelosi become the first female Speaker of the House.
While currently more women are present in Congress than ever before, and women outnumber men in the country, they still occupy only 16 percent of Congress. As headlines often declare, "Progress of women in D.C. has been slow."


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If you have been following my EOTDs/FOTDs closely, the foundation that I had been using (if any, as Vonvon likes to go bare-faced nowadays with only a light dust of her can't-live-without Guerlain Meteorites) was Juice Beauty Perfecting Foundation in Organic Sand. It's my first foray into organic makeup, though I have tried some mineral makeup and also organic skincare before. Organic makeup? This foundation is my first! :)
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the show the keeps me out of jail is back on HBO tonight
Dead Man Talking
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The gutsy prison drama known for its nudity, grisly violence and graphic language begins its sixth and final season.
Tonight's premiere, which was penned by co-executive producer Tom Fontana, has its share of surprises, one of which involves the death of disabled prisoner Augustus Hill in last season's finale. In other developments, Rebadow (George Morfogen) meets the new librarian (Patti LuPone); Beecher's father (Edward Herrmann) assists with Keller's defense; Schibetta (Eddie Malavarca) confronts Ryan O'Reily (Dean Winters); Glynn lets Alvarez out of solitary; and Winthrop (Andy Powers) tries to improve his standing with the Aryan inmates.


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Transformers provide reinforced insulation power supply for RS-485/RS-232 transceiver ICs
Pulse Electronics introduced a new series of high isolation switch mode power transformers that provide a reinforced insulation power supply for RS-485 and RS-232 transceiver ICs. The transformers are designed on an SMD platform with offset pins to maintain a large separation between primary and secondary circuits. Applications include industrial control systems, building automation, smart grid, surveillance, and aeronautics. The transformers facilitate using a RS-485/232 communications bus as a low cost alternative to Ethernet. They are compatible with the Maxim MAX253 power driver IC. In accordance with IEC60950/EN61558 the construction of the PH9185NL series has been certified by UL/TUV for reinforced insulation up to a 400-V working voltage. The design guarantees 8-mm creepage and 4000-Vrms isolation voltage to meet this requirement. The design also utilizes the company's Class F insulation system. The PH9185NL Series consists of seven turns ratios to provide the required voltage to the IC from a range of low voltage levels, delivering up to 3 W of power.
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Experts: Know codes before home renovation to avoid extra costs
INDIANAPOLIS - There can be a catch to home-improvement projects --homeowners need to be aware of code violations or else the project could cost much more.
Indianapolis homeowner Maureen Dunlap knew right away her furnace wasn't installed correctly.
"It was held together with some duct tape, or furnace tape and a flimsy board," Dunlap said.
She decided to call another company for a second opinion, and what they found pointed to some big risks.
"As far as the wires passing through the cabinet, what can happen there is the wire can rub into the metal and short out. That can cause a potential fire," said Alan Winters with Control Tech Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Homeowners need to be aware that code violations include electrical, plumbing or structural issues that pose a safety hazard.
Any renovation work must meet the current code.
"If you ignore code violations in your home you might find that you face financial fines as well as legal ramifications," Angie Hicks of Angie's List said.
Many contractors offer code violation inspections and correction work.
If the code changes after a homeowner gets the work done, it is in the homeowner's best interest from a safety standpoint to pay for the improvement.
Experts with Control Tech Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. said the most common code violation is breakers that are too large for the appliance they're powering.


text: 25.12 Exercise for Diabetics Diabetes Planned Visit Notebook Summa Health System developed this fact sheet for patients with diabetes. Care providers give it to patients during diabetes planned visits, and it is part of the Diabetes Planned Visit Notebook. Safe and Healthy Exercise for People with DiabetesFamily Medicine Center of AkronPeople with diabetes should exercise daily because exerciseHelps control blood sugar.Helps controls body weight.Helps control cholesterol.Strengthens the heart, lungs and bones.Helps prevent heart attack and stroke.You should check with your doctor before beginning an exercise program becauseExercise can worsen some problems with eyes, kidneys, nerves and feetBlood pressure during exercise may rise higher than it does in nondiabetic personsBlood glucose can fall too low after exerciseGeneral guidelines for safe exercise for people with diabetesCarry diabetic identification.Carry glucose tablets or a snack in case of low blood sugar.Do not increase your food intake just because you are exercising.If possible, exercise approximately one hour after a meal.Monitor your blood sugar before and after exercise. If blood sugar is below less than 100, eat a healthy snack or take 2 glucose tabletsIf blood glucose level is over 300 mg, but no ketones are present, exercise with caution, then, test both glucose and ketones after exercise.If fasting blood glucose is over 250, and urine test is Positive for ketones, avoid exerciseDo not inject insulin into a muscle that you will use heavily.Precautions for people with known or possible heart diseaseA stress test is often recommended before starting a moderate to high-intensity exercise program for people with diabetes who have one of the following criteria:Age >35 years.Type 2 diabetes of >10 years' duration.Type 1 diabetes of >15 years' duration.Presence of any additional risk factor for coronary artery disease.Presence of microvascular disease (proliferative retinopathy or nephropathy, including: microalbuminuria)Peripheral vascular diseaseAutonomic neuropathyPrecautions for people with Diabetic retinopathyIf you have retinopathy (changes in the eye caused by diabetes), certain types of exercise may aggravate your condition. Check with your eye doctor on the level ofLevel of RetinopathyAcceptable activitiesDiscouraged activitiesOcular re-evaluationNo retinopathyDictated by medical statusDictated by medical status12 monthsMild Nonproliferative retinopathyDictated by medical statusDictated by medical status6-12 monthsModerateNonproliferative retinopathyDictated by medical statusActivities that dramatically elevated blood pressurePower liftingHeavy Valsalva4-6 monthsSevere NPDRDictated by medical statusActivities the significantly increase systolic BP, Valsalva maneuvers, & active jarringBoxingHeavy competitive sports2-4 months (may require laser surgery)Proliferative retinopathyLow impact, cardiovascular conditioningSwimmingWalkingLow impact aerobicsStationary cyclingEndurance exercisesStrenuous activities, Valsalva maneuvers, pounding or jarringWeight liftingJoggingHigh impact aerobicsRacquet sportsStrenuous trumpet playing1-2 months (may require laser surgery)Precautions for patients who have lost Protective Sensation in their feet Contraindicated exerciseRecommended exerciseTreadmillProlonged walkingJoggingStep exercisesSwimmingBicyclingRowingChair exercisesArm exercisesOther non-weight bearing exerciseSafe and Healthy ExerciseYour doctor has recommended an exercise program. Exercise is helpful for people with certain health conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart failure, coronary artery disease, poor circulation, and excess weight. The information here is general in nature, and is intended to help you begin a safe and successful walking program.Safety Precautions:Walking is very safe, but if you have chest pain or shortness of breath that makes you stop walking or prevents you from walking, you should consult with your doctor before beginning a walking program.Once you start exercising, if you feel any chest pressure, severe shortness of breath, jaw pain, faintness or dizziness, you should Stop Exercising Immediately! Then, call your physician.Why Walk?Walking can be for everyone, regardless of age, lifestyle or physical condition. Walking is:Healthy: Walking is good aerobic exercise. It improves circulation, relieves stress and builds strength and endurance.Convenient: You can do it anywhere, anytime, by yourself or in a group.Inexpensive: All that is necessary are supportive, comfortable shoes.Injury Free: Walking is gentle on the body. Be sure to follow the rules of good foot care. Wear athletic socks and shoes that do not cause blisters.Tips for Healthy ExerciseProper aerobic exercise routines consists of a 5-minute warm-up. Then a 20-40 minute aerobic exercise period within your target heart rate. Finish with another 5-minute cool-down period.Warm up with easy exercises like walking, stretching, and light calisthenics.Proper stretching will increase your performance and reduce the chance of injury. Proper stretching involves 1) Isolating the specific muscles, 2) Holding the stretch for at least 30 seconds, 3) There should be NO PAIN, just a good stretching sensation, 4) Finally, Do Not Bounce While Stretching!If you are involved in an aerobic activity, it is very important to take your pulse. Find your pulse at the base of your thumb close to your wrist. Take your pulse for 10 seconds and multiply by 6.How to Determine Your Target Heart RateHeart RateExample220-age = Max Heart Rate220-50 = 170 bpmMHR x 65% = Lower training zone170 x 65% = 110 bpmMHR x 85% = Higher training zone170 x 85% = 145 bpmAfter exercising, you need to cool down your muscles by stretching again. This helps to decrease post-exercise muscle soreness.If you notice your joints or muscles are constantly sore, you need to back down on your exercise intensity and/or frequency. If you notice any swelling, that is another indication to slow down or stop exercising for a few days.To care for your injuries, stop exercising for a few days. Also, applying ice to the injured area will help keep the swelling to a minimum. Do this for 20 minutes every 2 hours. If you are still having problems contact your physician.If your activity is swimming, your target heart rate will be about 10 beats per minute lower due to the body's horizontal position.Beginning Walking ProgramWeekTime Per SessionDaily DistanceAverage Walking Speed115-30 mins½-1 mile/days walked30-45 spm220-30 mins½-1½ "30-60 spm325-35 mins¾-1¾ "35-65 spm430-40 mins1-1¾ "40-70 spm530-40 mins1¼-1¾ "40-75 spm635-45 mins1½-2 "45-90 spm* SPM – Steps Per MinuteHigher Intensity Walking ProgramWeekSessions Per WeekAerobic Time/MinsTotal Walk Time/MinsDistance Miles/Day7-83-415-2045-602-39-103-417-2345-602¼-3¼11-12420-2545-602½-3½13-143-420-3060-752¾-3¾15-164-525-3060-753-417-184-530-4060-903-5Questions About Exercise?Call the Family Medicine Center at (330) 375-3584 or 1-800-460-2332. Page last reviewed October 2014 Internet Citation: 25.12 Exercise for Diabetics: Diabetes Planned Visit Notebook. October 2014. 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