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|Fire Emblem: Awakening
|First Seen
|Chapter 6: Foreseer
|Starting Class
"Fine then, I'll prove my sincerity...if you sweeten the deal."
—Gaius' recruitment quote to Chrom in Chapter 6.
Gaius (ガイア Gaia, Guire in the Japanese version) is a playable character in Fire Emblem: Awakening. He is voiced by Shinobu Matsumoto in the Japanese version and by Gideon Emery in the English version.
Gaius is a thief living in Ylisse and will do any job if paid the right price. He loves sweets and has candy hidden all over his body.
Gaius was hired by Validar to help assassinate Emmeryn, but under the pretense of stealing from the treasury. Upon discovering the true plan of the raid, Gaius talks to Chrom and asks to be hired by him. Though Chrom is not too sure, he accidentally drops a satchel he received from Lissa earlier. When he asks about the contents of the satchel, he is elated to know that they are filled with sweets. He willingly decides to join Chrom's army, as long as he can have that bag of candy and ask Lissa if she has any more.
As revealed in his supports, he is good at making things by hand, like jewelry and embroidery, and also is good with housework. His support conversations with Olivia also reveals that he enjoys baking his own sweets. Gaius is also very open to criticism, using any feedback people tell him to try and improve his skills further.
Gaius is a practiced liar, a trait fitting of his profession. In his support with Nowi, he details that he prefers older women ("A poised woman that has class and bearing, but knows exactly what she wants"), but though his description seems very convincing, he later reveals it had been a lie.
His support with Maribelle reveals that he once tried to ruin her father's good name; he snuck into the royal treasury to frame her father for a crime, which placed him on trial (though he later reveals that his hand was forced with the threat of Maribelle's death and his own imprisonment.) He's been trying to "atone" for what happened since then. In Gaius's support with the Avatar, he bribes them to keep secret about a criminal tattoo imprinted on him after getting caught in a heist, despite their protests and assurances that they would keep quiet. He explains that he does not believe in "something-for-nothing", and refuses to forget about it until the Avatar decides to share a secret of their own. He also is not very fond of bugs.
In the translated versions of the game Gaius often refers to people by nicknames instead of using their given names during Support Conversations. They are based on either their appearance, personality or occupation and - as done in Tharja's case - can be used sarcastically. Across both the Support Log and the DLC side conversations, he addresses the Avatar as "Bubbles" (regardless of gender), Chrom as "Blue", Lissa as "Princess", Miriel as "Specs", Sumia as "Stumbles", Maribelle as "Twinkles", Panne as "Whiskers", Nowi as "Kid", Libra as "Padre", Tharja as "Sunshine", Olivia as "Babe" (even in non-romantic Support Conversations), Anna as "Red", Virion as "Your Lordship" and Henry as "Junior".
The only characters he can have a conversation with that he gives no nicknames to are Cordelia, Cherche, Sully (though she herself nicknames him "Chuckles") and his own child.
After the war, Gaius' sweet tooth never faded, and he returned to his old ways of thievery. Tales of "Sticky-Fingers Gaius" become popular in taverns.
Gaius is calm and collected, with a clear mind. However his seriousness breaks whenever candy and other sweet confections are brought into the question. Despite the nature of his job, Gaius has morals and does things with the best interest of others such as his unwillingness to assassinate Emmeryn because he likes her or blaming Maribelle's father for his theft incident to protect Maribelle. He enjoys teasing people by giving everyone he supports with a nickname. He gets the most nosebleeds out of anyone in the army. His birthday is January 2nd.
In GameEdit
Chapter 6: Enemy, talk with Chrom.
Base StatsEdit
|Starting Class
|Starting Items
|Sword - D
|Iron Sword
Growth RatesEdit
Maximum Stat ModifiersEdit
- See also: Gaius/Supports
Romantic Supports
Other Supports
Class SetsEdit
- Thief - Promotes to Assassin or Trickster
- Myrmidon - Promotes to Swordmaster or Assassin
- Fighter - Promotes to Warrior or Hero
- Dread Fighter - Requires Dread Scroll
Gaius has a Male-only class: Fighter. If he marries someone who produces a daughter, then his daughter will inherit the following class instead.
- Pegasus Knight - Promotes to Falcon Knight or Dark Flier
Base ClassEdit
As per any thief, Gaius' skill and speed are very high with low defenses to offset them. But the unusual aspect of Gaius is his high HP and Strength, but low Luck, which can make him quite fragile early on. Pairing him up with another unit to aid his low defenses is a good idea to keep him alive while leveling up. As a Trickster, he will not be able to make too much use of the ability to use staves due to his lower magic rating, but Lucky Seven is an incredibly useful skill for 7 turns to take on the initial wave of enemies, and Acrobat can aid escaping from danger in ground movement-hindering terrain. However, as an Assassin, he gains the ability to use a secondary weapon in Bows, which allows him to stay away from close-quarters combat. Lethality may not activate that often due to a lower chance of activating, but it can potentially strike down an enemy who has strong defenses and save you an extra use of your weapon. Pass is a relatively useful skill on Gaius that can allow him to sneak past enemies at the right time.
Gaius' alternate class sets are the Myrmidon and Fighter sets. Gaius fares well as a Myrmidon due to his high skill and speed, outshining Lon'qu in Strength and HP, and only having 1 point down from Lon'qu's skill and speed caps as a Swordmaster. Avoid +10 increases his longevity, especially early on, and Vantage can allow him to defeat an enemy while weakened before they land any blows. Pairing that up with Lethality as he promotes can be a lifesaver. However, promoting him to Swordmaster will maximize his potential with Astra, dealing x2.5 damage, and later Swordfaire maximizes his damage potential.
Taking on the Fighter route is not entirely advised as Gaius still has a low defense growth while being in an up front class, but his HP, Skill, and Speed still stay strong. Max HP +5 immediately keeps him alive longer, and Zeal adding a small critical boost. Promoting to a Warrior will give him the ability to use bows like the Assassin, which you can use to keep him in the back lines if you wish. Rally Strength can be used to help allies for an oncoming attack. If he gains Counter, then his low defense may come in handy as taking more damage will benefit him slightly in battle and can also serve as self-defense when using a bow; however, Counter loses its usefulness as his stats increase. As a Hero, he can acquire Sol to help mitigate his lower defense ratings.
- Chrom: Drop your weapon, or die where you stand!
- Gaius: Easy there, blue blood. I'm not here to hurt anyone.
- Chrom: ...Yet you run with a band of assassins?
- Gaius: Believe it or not, just trying to make a living. I'm a thief, see? Bust open doors, crack into chests...that kind of thing. This lot said they wanted to break into some type of vault. Nobody said anything about murder. I'd just as soon sit this one out.
- Chrom: Hmm... Then perhaps you'd be willing to prove your good intentions?
- Gaius: Beg pardon?
- Chrom: We need all the help we can get to save the exalt's life. You appear capable, and we could use any information you have about our foes.
- Gaius: Oh, right —those good intentions. Fine, then, I'll prove my sincerity...if you sweeten the deal.
- Chrom: You want gold? ...Fine, you scoundrel. Let me just—oops.
- Gaius: Looks like you dropped something. What's in the satchel, mmm?
- Chrom: Nothing—candies from my little sister. I'm sure you—
- Gaius: "Candies"? As in, sugar candies?
- Chrom: Well...yes, I assume they'd be sweet? But—
- Gaius: IT'S A DEAL!
- Chrom: You'll risk your life for us if I give you...a bag of candy?
- Gaius: I said "sweeten the deal", didn't I? Don't get me wrong, I'll take the gold too. Later. Unless you've got more of these. ...Have you got more of these?!
- Chrom: Um... I'll ask Lissa.
Event TilesEdit
- "What is this? Candy? Not candy?" (item)
- "I snuck in some practice, but I could use a sugar boost in a big bad way." (weapon exp)
- "I don't care what they say, stealing candy from a baby isn't as easy as it sounds." (exp)
Relationship Event TilesEdit
- "If I give you a cookie, can we team up during the coming battle?" (team up)
- "So, what do you do in your spare time? Could you go on a cookie run for me?" (free time)
- "Say, you got any big dreams?" (dreams)
- "Why so happy? Did you score some cakes? Maybe a box of chocolates?" (happy)
- "Sure. Just promise you'll reward me in gold...or better yet, snacks!" (team up)
- "I gather honey in the forest. Wanna see my bee stings?" (free time)
- "I drew up the blueprint to a gingerbread house once. ...Did I just say that out loud?" (dreams)
- "Nope. I always smile when I'm chewing. Hey, you want some of these bonbons?" (happy)
Asking - MarriedEdit
- "I love you more than pudding, (name). There, I said it." (love)
- "(name), you're as cute as a bonbon. Even the fancy kind!" (compliment)
- "You're safe with me, (name). I won't ever let anything happen to you." (promise)
- "Whatcha got there, (name)? Is it dessert? Don't hold out on me." (gift)
Replying - MarriedEdit
- "That's sweet of you to say. And I like sweet. Guess I picked the right lady!" (love)
- "You're not the first to fall for me, but you're the only one I've cared about back." (compliment)
- "Don't worry about me. I'll find a way to keep breathing just as long as you need me." (promise)
- "Ah, damn. So much for keeping it a secret. Here. I, uh, baked this for you yesterday." (gift)
Asking - ChildEdit
- "(name), what were the confection...Er, conditions like in the future?" (story)
- "Need anything, (name)? Your pop's got a knack for wish fulfillment." (gift)
- "Everything all right, (name)? If you're tired, eat something sweet." (concern)
- "Let's spar, (name). If you sting like a bee, I'll teach ya how to collect honey." (train)
Replying - ChildEdit
- "Nah, you're imagining it. Anyway, nothing a freshly baked pie won't fix!" (concern)
- "Well, why not bake me something sweet? You can bake, right? ...RIGHT?" (gift)
- "As long as we get to have cupcakes after, I'm game." (train)
- "Wanna hear about my past? That'll cost ya some... Oh, you brought cookies! You take after your old man. Mmm... *crunch* Wow. These are so good, I might just talk to you for free next time!" (story)
Level UpEdit
- "Someone should reward me for this! (6+ stats up)
- "A little sugar in my tank, and watch out!" (4-5 stats up)
- "Sweet." (2-3 stats up)
- "Ugh. That was bland." (0-1 stat up)
- "I've climbed this ladder to it's top most rung." (0-1 stats up, most capped)
Class ChangeEdit
- "I'll wear any pockets... as long as you line 'em."
- "Is this the sweets shop? ... Hey, you lied to me!" (buying)
- "I demand 10% of the take for, uh, sugary diversions." (selling)
- "You can use an anvil, sure. But can you use an oven?" (forging)
- "No... No! That pastry I pilfered got all crumbled in my pocket!" (misc)
- "A little sugar has really got my brain spinning again, and I got energy to spare!" (surge)
Greetings - NormalEdit
- "Good morning, (Name). You here for snack time?" (morning)
- "Hello, (Name). You, uh...know where the snacks are?" (midday)
- "Evening, (Name). You think the five-second rule applies to sweets?" (evening)
- "(Name), it's late. No more snacking until tomorrow ." (night)
- "Happy birthday, (Name). ...Can I have a piece of cake?" (birthday)
Greetings - MarriedEdit
- "Hello, (Name). Had your morning dose of sugar yet?" (morning)
- "Hello, (Name). When's snack time? It's now, right?" (midday)
- "Hello, (Name). You should see the sweet goods I scored." (evening)
- "Hello, (Name). Don't forget your bedtime snack." (night)
- "Happy birthday, (Name). ...Can I have a piece of cake?" (birthday)
A cool and capable Ylissean thief who will take any job for the right price. He is absolutely obsessed with sweets and hides 50 varieties of "emergency snacks" in his cloak. The most frequent nosebleeder. Born on January 2nd.
Help DescriptionEdit
A formidable Ylissean thief with a soft spot for sugar.
"Baby, you're a river of chocolate in an ocean of cream. I'm gonna steal your heart on a daily basis."
—Gaius' confession quote.
Final ChapterEdit
"Up and at 'em, Avatar! One dragon oughta be a piece of cake!"
—Gaius' final chapter quote
"And so ends another contract. ...Sweet, sweet victory."
—Gaius' quote after Grima was defeated by Chrom
"I still have a few sweet rewards left for you, my love. Don't go running away just yet."
—Gaius reassuring the Avatar for their choice if he is her husband.
"If Avatar's anythin' like me, he/she won't check out just 'cause a job is done. Gotta collect on all the sweet rewards, right?"
—Gaius' quote after the Avatar's sacrifice of killing Grima
DLC Pre-BattleEdit
The Golden Gaffe Pre-BattleEdit
"*Sigh* Beaten at my own game of thievery. I'll never live this down... And why'd you have to go and take my sweets, too? Take my gold, but leave the sugary stuff alone, damn you!"
—Gaius's pre-battle quote.
EXPonential Growth Pre-BattleEdit
"Just between you and me? I've robbed a village or two myself, before... I totally get where you're coming from. Er, except for the whole veggies thing. Unfortunately, these guys are paying me to have a double standard. Tough luck!"
—Gaius's pre-battle quote.
Infinite Regalia Pre-BattleEdit
"This can't be any ordinary treasure if they've posted thirty-six guards. Mmm... Maybe it's a muffin with a gold leaf on the top. Or wait! A cake studded with rainbow jewels! ...EDIBLE rainbow jewels! Oh, gods, let me at it!"
—Gaius's pre-battle quote.
Death's Embrace Pre-BattleEdit
"Crivens, this joint sure is gruesome... I've sat in jails more savory than this. And the smell of blood... Well, don't worry, pal. I'll put you out of your misery once and for all."
—Gaius's pre-battle quote.
Five-Anna Firefight Pre-BattleEdit
"C'mon, did you really need to materialize in a lava field? You've caused all my sweets to melt! This stuff isn't cheap, you know. My gingersnaps cry for blood!"
—Gaius's pre-battle quote.
Roster Rescue Pre-BattleEdit
"You probably read the roster, right? Tell me everything you know. Do we have talented cake chefs? Any secret heirs to a cookie fortune? Talk, damn you! These are things I must know!"
—Gaius's pre-battle quote.
Summer Scramble Pre-BattleEdit
"Hey, if you're gonna pick a spot to plunder, you could do much worse... You've got sun, surf...all that lip-smacking fruit ripe for the plucking... ...Wait, what am I saying? I think the heat here is starting to get to me..."
—Gaius's pre-battle quote.
Hot-Spring Scramble Pre-BattleEdit
"So this is a hot spring, huh? Always wanted to case one of these. I bet they've got a whole bevy of candies and cakes for souvenirs. Hear that? You're cutting into my taste-testing time. Time to die."
—Gaius's pre-battle quote.
Dual SupportEdit
- "After you."
- "You doing this?"
- "Let's go!"
- "Hang in there."
- "I'm feeling this one."
- "Right then."
- "Ok! Ok!"
- "I gotcha!"
- "Wow. Fun."
- "Do we have to?"
Dual StrikeEdit
- "Guess who!"
- "Where's your flavor?"
- "Who wants seconds!?"
- "Lunch time!"
- "Just for you!"
Dual GuardEdit
- "So close!"
- "Rejected!"
Defeated EnemyEdit
- "Sweet."
- "That was tasty."
- "Ha."
Partner Defeated EnemyEdit
- "Thanks."
- "Niiice."
- "Congrats."
- "Like candy from a babe!"
- "What a cupcake!"
- "So long, sucker!"
- "Piece of cake!"
- "Su...gar..."
"Nngh... Damn and double damn... I hate when things...go sour..."
—Gaius' death quote in Chapter 6
"Didn't see...that coming... No more...sweets for me..."
—Gaius' death quote. (classic mode)
"Crivens. Got careless and paid the price. Time to beat feet outta here..."
—Gaius' retreat quote (casual mode)
Possible EndingsEdit
- Gaius - Candy Stealer
- Gaius never lost his sweet tooth, though he ultimately returned to less savory enterprises. Tales of Sticky-Fingers Gaius are still told in taverns everywhere.
- Gaius and the Avatar
- Many wrote of Avatar's legendary exploits, but accounts of her origins and character varied. Scholars, poets, and bards agreed on one thing alone—she loved her husband, Gaius, above all else.
- Gaius and Lissa
- Gaius never lost his sweet tooth, though he ultimately returned to less savory enterprises. Lissa always insisted on going along, and the two survived many a comically dire predicament together.
- Gaius and Sully
- Gaius never lost his sweet tooth, though he ultimately returned to less savory enterprises. Sully disapproved and was said to pester her husband to take the examination for Ylissean knighthood instead.
- Gaius and Miriel
- Gaius never lost his sweet tooth, though he ultimately returned to less savory enterprises. Miriel soon began researching new and more-powerful sweeteners for her husband to enjoy.
- Gaius and Sumia
- Gaius never lost his sweet tooth, though he ultimately returned to less savory enterprises. His wife, Sumia, raised pegasi, and her flower-petal readings were said to bring good luck to all.
- Gaius and Maribelle
- Gaius never lost his sweet tooth, though he ultimately returned to less savory enterprises. Having studied to become a magistrate, Maribelle feared the day she would meet her own husband in court.
- Gaius and Panne
- Gaius never lost his sweet tooth, though he ultimately returned to less savory enterprises. Amazingly, Panne dirtied her hands right along with her husband, using her keen night vision to expedite jobs.
- Gaius and Cordelia
- Gaius never lost his sweet tooth, though he ultimately returned to less savory enterprises. As his wife, Cordelia was in charge of keeping law and order, Gaius dreaded the thought of seeing her on the job.
- Gaius and Nowi
- Gaius never lost his sweet tooth, though he ultimately returned to less savory enterprises. Nowi found her husband's work intriguing and was said to often come along and help out.
- Gaius and Tharja
- Gaius never lost his sweet tooth, though he ultimately returned to less savory enterprises. Meanwhile, his wife, Tharja, set up shop and hexed people for a living. The pair were said to get many odd looks.
- Gaius and Olivia
- Gaius never lost his sweet tooth, though he ultimately returned to less savory enterprises. His wife, Olivia, wandered down more than one dark alley just to make sure he was safe and sound.
- Gaius and Cherche
- Gaius never lost his sweet tooth, though he ultimately returned to less savory enterprises. When her work in Rosanne was done, Cherche would return home and cook for her husband, much to his delight.
Super Smash Bros.Edit
|Here's a man who really would take candy from a baby. This Ylissean Thief is the cool, collected sort, willing to do any kind of job if the price is right. That said, he's got quite a sweet tooth, and keeping up a cool image is really hard if you're always eating lolipops and hoarding sweets. His silly nicknames for people don't help much either...
Guire is an Irish name meaning "beige color". It is also a shortened form of the name "MacGuire".
In Greek and Roman mythologies, Gaia (also known as Tellus) was an earth goddess and the wife of Ouranos. Her children were Kronos, Rhea, Hyperion, Oceanus, Themis, Crius, Mnemosyne, Iapetus, Tethys, Coeus, Thea, and Phoebe. Gaia was also Palla's grandmother.
Gaius is a Latin name meaning "rejoicer". Gaius could also be named after Gaius Julius Caesar (more commonly known as Julius Caesar), who was a Roman general and statesman.
- Gaius shares his Japanese voice actor, Shinobu Matsumoto, with Gurei.
- In his C-Support with the Avatar, Gaius references the famous "Phone Scene" from the movie "Taken".
- Gaius' official artwork depicts him wielding a Steel Sword.
- In his Summer of Bonds cutscene graphic, there is a handkerchief tied around his left forearm. It is likely that he is using it to conceal his prisoner's tattoo mentioned in his C-Support with the Avatar. The official manga also displays this mark in the same location during Gaius' story arc.
- In the DLC episode Smash Brethren 2, Gaius can speak to Zihark and will mention that Zihark falls out of the usual "archetype" of myrmidons, usually saying things like "cut you down" or "face my blade".
- Gaius ranked 4th overall out of the entire male cast in the Fire Emblem: Awakening Popularity Poll. Gaius was ranked 3rd out of all of the parent generation males, but since the Avatar could not have a CG in the Summer Scramble due to their customizable appearance, Gaius received a CG scene instead.
- Every natural-occurring thief-class character in Awakening - Gangrel, Gaius, and Anna (and all three characters' potential Morgan) - is a redhead.


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|Dunedin to Tekapo: Leave Dunedin for a great ride over the Maungatua Ranges. The area is typical of the dry Maniototo region - sparse, tussock clad, rolling hills. Stop at Cromwell the 'fruit bowl of New Zealand'. Then take on the Lindis Pass, the saddle with alpine landscape between Lindis Valley and the Ahuriri River to Lake Tekapo.
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|Tekapo to Christchurch: Lake Tekapo offers fantastic views of Mt Cook Aoraki- New Zealand's tallest mountain. At the Church of the Good Shepherd, admire the bronze sheep dog statue and views of the turquoise lake. Ride on to Christchurch via Burkes Pass and the Canterbury plains. Arrive early in Christchurch and say your goodbyes over a farewell meal.
Examples of accommodation we use during tours.
Hokitika Heritage Lodge offers superb Qualmark rated 4+ Bed & Breakfast accommodation. Sited on a terrace above Hokitika looking to the mountains and sea. All rooms have ensuites and there is a seperate guest lounge. We are experienced hosts and look forward to welcoming you. We also have a Gatehouse Cottage self-contained 2 bedroom unit.
Nestled in six acres of idyllic native bush at the foot of precipitous mountains,Rainforest Retreat is centrally located in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier Village on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. Tree Lodges and Tree Huts; each unit was built exclusively to embrace its beautiful, natural environment of the park providing guests with forest floor or mid canopy bush views.
Breakers is a beachfront haven - a retreat from the world, where you can relax, revive and indulge in sheer tranquillity. Stunningly located on the Punakaiki Coastline, overlooking the Tasman Sea, Breakers is a boutique bed & breakfast, offering true NZ hospitality with its beachfront location and amazing panoramic sea views.
Our motel accommodation is modern clean and comfortable. Situated close to restaurants and cafes, this accommodation is perfect for your New Zealand tour
A comfy bed, a fridge for your beer,wine and milk and a kettle for a cuppa - what more could you want!
A charming New Zealand 'villa' built in 1903 which has retained its original features. now run as an exceptional B&B in the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua.

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David Filner on Classical Music
David Filner assumed the administrative leadership of the San Antonio Symphony in November, 2012. Led by Music Director Sebastian Lang-Lessing, the San Antonio Symphony is celebrating its 73rd year this season.
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I'm on my way back to San Antonio after enjoying two different summer classical music festivals, one in Philadelphia and one in New Hampshire. My flight is delayed due to rain (what a novel experience for a resident of South Texas!) so I thought I'd blog on my experiences with summer concerts. I've always had […] [Read More]
Music Education
"Should we not be putting all our emphasis on reading, writing and math? The 'back-to-basics curricula,' while it has merit, ignores the most urgent void in our present system – absence of self-discipline. The arts, inspiring – indeed requiring – self-discipline, may be more 'basic' to our nation survival than traditional credit courses. Presently, we […] [Read More]


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In Tennessee, the culture and history are rich and diverse, the people are friendly and the landscape is beautiful. Tennessee has no state income tax, a low cost of living, and a mild climate with four distinct seasons. Its central location is only a day's drive of 76 percent of the major United States markets, such as Atlanta, St. Louis, Chicago, and Cincinnati.
Tennessee is a great state for raising a family or retiring. It is rated a top state in numerous polls and reports.
Tennessee is home to urban places and wide-open spaces, with lots of scenic room to roam. Tennessee's lakes, rivers and parks provide perfect settings for outdoor activities. The fine arts thrive alongside regional crafts. Sports share the spotlight with great musical attractions. Major medical centers, colleges and universities, and active civic organizations enhance Tennessee and offer a sense of community for its citizens.
Whatever your interests and hobbies, from car racing to wine tasting, Tennessee provides the backdrop for the good life.
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JCC Poetry Nights coming to Bella Notte Ristorante
JCC Poetry Night is coming to Bella Notte Ristorante in Jackson, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28.
Poetry Night will be hosted by John Yohe, JCC writing instructor, and will feature Tom Zimmerman, English instructor at Washtenaw Community College, and Lonnie Hull DuPont, Jackson resident. Zimmerman's latest poetry chapbook is entitled "Nights Your Wife is Gone," and DuPont is the author of "The Haiku Box." There will also be a semi-open mic before featuring JCC students and community.
Bella Notte Ristorante is located at 137 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, 517.782.5727. Poetry Night will be held on the second floor.


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Much has been said, and rightly so, about Chuck Hagel's dismal confirmation hearing, his noxious statements about Israel, his alarming attitude toward Iran, and his eagerness to gut the Defense Department.
But what Dan Senor has done better than anyone else is to explain, in a specific and accessible manner, what a secretary of defense does, what the job entails, and why competence in that Cabinet post, more than any other, matters. Mr. Senor's article in the Weekly Standard can be found here.
In the wake of Senator Hagel's dim-witted performance in his confirmation hearing, his supporters were forced to argue that Hagel is acceptable precisely because he won't really be in charge. "After all," said Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, "the president is the one who sets policy." Mr. Hagel himself, in order to allay concerns of his critics, actually said, "I won't be in a policy-making position."
Except that he will–and Senor explains all that this means.
In his conclusion, Senor writes:
The most that can be said in favor of Chuck Hagel's nomination is that his hands will be tied, that he won't have much scope to affect policy. But no one should be under any illusions: If Chuck Hagel becomes secretary of defense, he will be captain of the Pentagon ship, choosing its crew and charting its course. The decisions he makes on the job will have tremendous consequences for the wars America fights today, and perhaps an even greater impact on the wars which America might fight in the future. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, like every secretary of defense before him, will be a consequential policymaker, for better or for worse.
If Hagel is confirmed it will be, in every important respect, for worse.
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Thule 2 bike, hitch mount bike rack
I have only used it once so far but like most Thule products, it is made of quality materials and built solidly. I thought it was very easy to assemble and install. It holds 2 mountain bikes nicely away from the back of my Denali and swings away easily for access to the back of the SUV without removing the rack or bikes (although Thule recommends that you remove the bikes before lowering the rack). The rubber tabs held the bikes securely and the tie strap kept the bike wheels straight on the rack. All in all, a good value for a high quality product.
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A Sweet End to Summer
Lots of you know that I love Pinterest – and goodness knows I've pinned enough recipes to sink a car carrier. But when I'm in the grocery store with no means to Google anything, I'm left to my own resourcefulness. That happened today when I arrived at the store, determined to buy ingredients to make a Twix Trifle I "saw" on Pinterest. With no recipe, and no shopping list, I set to work. Just so you stay tuned for the whole post – here is the final outcome:
I know, right??!!!! I'm ready to skip dinner, and head straight for dessert!
So, here's the super-easy, off-the-cuff recipe:
Twix Trifle
1 package Sandies shortbread cookies – broken into bite-sized pieces.. Mix those in a big bowl with:
2 boxes of Twix bars – these are the smaller sized ones in the cookie aisle. Break those up into bite-sized pieces, too. Mix them in with the Sandies, but save some for the top.
2 boxes of instant pudding – I mix two boxes together (white chocolate and butterscotch)
1 small jar hot fudge
1 small jar of caramel sauce
whipped cream (yes, I make mine from "scratch")
Now start layering:
drizzle hot syrups
whipped cream
Finish with whipped cream, and top with the reserved Twix bars.
Hire someone strong to carry the container, because it will weigh a ton. Also, find a BUNCH of friends to share it with you, otherwise you'll weigh a ton, too!! 7 of us managed to eat only 1/3 of the whole dessert tonight. You know what that means…..
What a fun back to school lunch that will be! Hmmmmm..
I'll have to save room for dessert on Tuesday
Let me know if you try making it at home!
Hi Mrs. Brooks!
That Twix truffle looks sssoooo good! In class when you told us you made that it shocked me. I can't believe it served 20 people. If I could have that for dessert I would be in heaven. My favorite part would be the twix on top. I wish I had the ingredients to make it tonight – without the whipped cream
The other day me and my mom made crapes.They were sooooooo good.I put butter and jelly on mine.My sister aet hers like a pancake.


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William H. Craig, DVM
Dr. Craig is the Chief Medical and Underwriting Director of San Antonio-based PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance. With over 30 years of experience in veterinary medicine, Dr. Craig is passionate about pets and how to keep them healthy and happy for a lifetime.
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The season for scratching
While people battle stuffy noses and watery eyes at the peak of this allergy season, we are not the only one's suffering from the sniffles and sneezes. Our pets are also experiencing the irritation of allergies. The nose is the primary target of allergies for humans, but for our pets, the skin is the major […] [Read More]


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VIDEO | Dana White UFC 149 Video Blog | UFC NEWS
UFC president Dana White is back with this UFC 149 Video Blog that takes you behind the scenes of UFC 148.
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it's about damn time.
AHAAAA fucking love Matt Serra, he needs to shed some, get in the Octagon, win one or two good fights and call it a successful career.
it's Bisping ! …and totally agree with the comment above about Matt Sera. one of the great personalities of MMA.
Fuck Tito whinges just as much behind the scenes too!!!
I think these videos are great because it really shows who these fighters are… Chael is a big mouth in front of the TV but in real settings he is a great guy and very respectful. Bisping is also very genuine.
"bisping" He needs a fucking challenger dana hint hint lol
wait a sec before the fight even started while he was taking to the doctor he said your gonna get kneeded in the second round of something wtf..
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"The Maytown", Sears Modern Home #167 ($645 to $2,038)
At the Museum
January 7, 2007
(Much of this information was taken from clippings provided on the internet by the Sears Roebuck website. Other information was provided by Bettye Kate Smith, local historian.)
There are at least two "Sears Modern Homes" still standing in Littlefield. The most well known house is the "Bills House". It was originally located on the corner of Phelps and 10th Street (now known as Waylon Jennings Boulevard), where Lowe's is presently located. The family of Judge E. A. Bills ordered the house from the Sears Roebuck catalog.
The second Sears home stands on the corner of 9th Street and Westside Avenue. Apparently, it was originally built at a location on the Spade Highway and was later moved into town. It has long been empty, but is owned by a local family, who informs me there are several places within the house where the "Sears Roebuck Co." stamp can clearly be seen.
Let's travel back and experience the thrill of the purchase of a Sears Modern Home.
"The hour has arrived. Dad gathers Mom and Sis into the carriage. He hops in the wagon with his brothers to ride off to the railroad station. The day and hour have come to greet the first shipment of your family's brand new house. All the lumber will be precut and arrive with instructions for your dad and uncles to assemble and build. Mom and Dad picked out No. 140 from Sears, Roebuck and Company's catalog. It will have two bedrooms and a cobblestone foundation, plus a front porch - but no bath. They really wanted No. 155, with a screened-in front porch, built-in buffet, and inside bath (!), but $1,100 was twice as much as Dad said he could afford. In just a few days, the whole family will sleep under the roof of your custom-made Sears Modern Home.
"Entire homes would arrive by railroad, from precut lumber, to carved staircases, down to the nails and varnish. Families picked out their houses according to their needs, tastes, and pocketbooks. Sears provided all the materials and instructions, and for many years the financing, for homeowners to build their own houses.
"No official tally exists of the number of Sears mail-order houses that still survive today. It is reported that more than 100,000 houses were sold between 1908 and 1940 through Sears's Modern Homes program. The keen interest evoked in current homebuyers, architectural historians, and enthusiasts of American culture indicate that thousands of these houses survive in varying degrees of condition and original appearance.
"It is difficult to appreciate just how important the Modern Homes program and others like it were to homebuyers in the first half of the twentieth century. Imagine for a moment buying a house in 1908. Cities were getting more crowded and had always been dirty breeding grounds for disease in an age before vaccines. The United States was experiencing a great economic boom, and millions of immigrants who wanted to share in this wealth and escape hardship were pouring into America's big cities. City housing was scarce, and the strong economy raised labor costs, which sent new-home prices soaring.
"The growing middle class was leaving the city for the - literally - greener pastures of suburbia as trolley lines and the railroad extended lifelines for families who needed to travel to the city. Likewise, companies were building factories on distant, empty parcels of land and needed to house their workers. Stately, expensive Victorian-style homes were not options for any but the upper class of homeowner. Affordable, mail-order homes proved to be just the answer to such dilemmas.
"Sears was neither the first nor the only company to sell mail-order houses, but they were the largest, selling as many as 324 units in one month (May, 1926). The origin of the Modern Homes program is actually to be found a decade before the houses were sold. Sears began selling building materials out of its catalogs in 1895, but by 1906 the department was almost shut down until someone had a better idea. Frank W. Kushel, who was reassigned to the unprofitable program from managing the china department, believed the homebuilding materials could be shipped straight from the factories, thus eliminating storage costs for Sears. This began a successful 25-year relationship between Kushel and the Sears Modern Homes program.
"To advertise the company's new and improved line of building supplies, a Modern Homes specialty catalog, the Book of Modern Homes and Building Plans, appeared in 1908. For the first time, Sears sold complete houses, including the plans and instructions for construction of 22 different styles, announcing that the featured homes were "complete, ready for occupancy." By 1911, Modern Homes catalogs included illustrations of house interiors, which provided homeowners with blueprints for furnishing the houses with Sears appliances and fixtures.
"It should be noted that suburban families were not the only Modern Home dwellers. Sears expanded its line to reflect the growing demand from rural customers for ready-made buildings. In 1923, Sears introduced two new specialty catalogs, Modern Farm Buildings and Barn. The barn catalog boasted "a big variety of scientifically planned" farm buildings, from corn cribs to tool sheds. The simple, durable, and easy-to-construct nature of the Sears farm buildings made them particularly attractive to farmers.
The Depression hit, and Sears was forced to cut back on its investment. By 1935, Sears sold only houses, without lots or financing. The last Modern Homes house was sold in 1940.
"The American landscape is dotted by Sears Modern Homes. Few of the original buyers and builders remain to tell the excitement they felt when traveling to great their new house at the train station. The remaining homes, however, stand as testaments today to that bygone era and to the pride of homes built by more than 100,000 Sears customers and fostered by the Modern Homes program.
"What is a Sears Modern Home? From 1908-1940, Sears designed 447 different housing styles, from the elaborate multistory Ivanhoe with its elegant French doors and art glass windows, to the simpler Goldenrod, which served as a quaint, three-room and no-bath cottage for summer vacationers. (An outhouse could be purchased separately for Goldenrod and similar cottage dwellers.) Customers could choose a house to suit their individual tastes and budgets.
"Sears was not an innovative home designer. Sears was instead a very able follower of popular home designs but with the added advantage of modifying houses and hardware according to buyer tastes. Individuals could even design their own homes and submit the blueprints to Sears, which would then ship off the appropriate precut and fitted materials, putting the home owner in full creative control.
"The process of designing your Sears house began as soon as the Modern Homes catalog arrived at your doorstep. Over time, Modern Homes catalogs came to advertise three lines of homes, aimed for customers' differing financial means: Honor Bilt, Standard Built, and Simplex Sectional.
"Honor Bilt homes were the most expensive and finest quality sold by Sears. Sears's catalogs also reported that Standard Built homes were best for warmer climates, meaning they did not retain heat very well. The Simplex Sectional line, as the name implies, contained simple designs. Simplex houses were frequently only a couple of rooms and were ideal for summer cottages.
"Modern Home designs did offer distinct advantages over other construction methods. The ability to mass-produce the materials used in Sears homes lessened manufacturing costs, which lowered purchase costs for customers. Not only did precut and fitted materials shrink construction time up to 40% but Sears's use of "balloon style" framing, drywall, and asphalt shingles greatly eased construction for homebuyers.
"'Balloon style' framing systems did not require a team of skilled carpenters, as previous methods did. Balloon frames were built faster and generally only required one carpenter. This system uses precut timber of mostly standard 2_4s and 2_8s for framing. Precut timber, fitted pieces, and the convenience of having everything, including the nails, shipped by railroad directly to the customer added greatly to the popularity of this framing style.
"Before drywall, plaster and lathe wall-building techniques were used which again required skilled carpenters. Sears homes took advantage of the new homebuilding material of drywall by shipping large quantities of this inexpensively manufactured product with the rest of the housing materials. Drywall offered advantages of low price, ease of installation, and was added fire-safety protection. It was also a good fit for the square design of Sears homes.
"It was during the Modern Homes program that large quantities of asphalt shingles became available. The alternative roofing materials available included, among others, tin and wood. Tin was noisy during storms, looked unattractive, and required a skilled roofer, while wood was highly flammable. Asphalt shingles, however, were cheap to manufacture and ship, as well as easy and inexpensive to install. Asphalt had the added incentive of being fireproof.
"Sears helped popularize the latest technology available to modern homebuyers in the early part of the twentieth century. Central heating, indoor plumbing, and electricity were all new developments in home design that Modern Homes incorporated, although not all of the homes were designed with these conveniences. Central heating not only improved the livability of homes with little insulation but it also improved fire safety, always a worry in an era where open flames threatened houses and whole cities, in the case of the Chicago Fire. Indoor plumbing and homes wired for electricity were the first steps to modern kitchens and bathrooms. Sears Modern Homes program stayed abreast of any technology that could ease the lives of its homebuyers and gave them the option to design their homes with modern convenience in mind.


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While I'm not sure what would be the number one biggest trouble maker in politics at the local level, I would have to say, if you leave out dishonesty and criminal behavior, pot holes rank way up there. I know from personal experience that when you start a conversation about local conditions with a resident of the area, if the streets aren't in pristine condition, the subject of bad roads and pot holes is going to come up.
I try very hard to keep my pet peeves and peccadillos out of this column; they are my problem, not yours. This one, however, is becoming an issue for our state as well as our nation.
Not very long ago, I wrote an article (where among other things) I made fun of Michelle Obama and how she claimed that somebody asking her to reach up and get something off a shelf for them at a Target store made her a victim of some kind of discrimination. I also pointed out that since I'm a lot taller than she is, I know much more about how vertically challenged people take advantage of those of us with some height than she does.
Most of the Christian community celebrates Ash Wednesday this week. In the modern church, it is a day whose significance is the beginning of Lent, the period of six weeks leading up to Easter, the day after the end of Mardi Gras. As with many, if not most, church dates, its history can give a glimpse into the history of our civilization.
One would have to be completely blind and deaf to avoid realizing that the famous pink and red holiday, Valentine's Day, is rapidly approaching. Aisles of stores are blocked with heart shaped boxes of candy, major candy makers have wrapped their more plebian offerings in red, pink and gold foils. The card section is as red as it was before Christmas.
Our calendars are filled with anniversaries. We remember the birthdays of friends, and anniversaries. We recall dates that someone tells us should be celebrated….dates like "Valentine's Day" and "St. Patrick's Day"; we sort of recall the birth dates of famous people – even though we may celebrate them at off times. We remember somber things, the Alamo, Pearl Harbor, and September 11, although our remembrance of those dates tends to become more positive as we look beyond them.
American's median income was $51,939.00 in 2013. In 2012 our median income was $51,759.00. In 1999, the pre-recession peak median American income was $56,436.00. Five years ago the United States Treasury took in 2.1 trillion dollars.
As someone who has lots of discussions with people about the political and social state of our country, I'm well aware of the frustration felt by people who would like to change things for the better. Changing, or getting control, of entrenched bureaucracies, or trying to figure out how to reduce social problems, such as teen-pregnancies, high dropout rates, rising poverty levels, etc. can be a very daunting task.
Despite the fact that 2014 was not a legislative year, there are a couple of new laws that took effect the first of the month. Most will not have a major impact on the people of Nolan County, but there are a couple that may. In addition, there are already many new laws 'prefiled' for legislative consideration when they return to the capitol..
There is something in humanity that likes to "start over", and to celebrate that new beginning as though nothing had gone before. We have an insuppressible urge to believe that "luck" will be with us this time, and that things will get better. New Years' Day is one for resolutions that, while voiced with all good intent, will probably not last the year; it is a day to remember what was good, mourn that which was lost, and to prepare for another year. So, while we are a few days past the actual first (brrrrrr!), perhaps some reflection would not be a bad thing.


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A Former Police Officer Dedicated to Your Best Interests
If you need a lawyer, you need someone you can trust. You need someone with the experience and skill to resolve your legal issue as efficiently and effectively as possible. You need someone who understands your goals and who will work to protect your best interests throughout the course of your case.
Dennis J. Rickert has been a licensed Michigan attorney for more than 18 years. Prior to beginning his legal career, he spent 22 years serving the public as a police officer.
In his years as a lawyer and as a member of law enforcement, he has learned to recognize the human element in every situation. He understands that resolving your legal issue, no matter what it may be, is first and foremost in your mind. He strives to help you reach a positive resolution that will allow you to move forward with your life.
Mr. Rickert will take a firm, aggressive and strategic approach to pursuing your goal. To schedule a free initial consultation, call 586-469-2400 or contact Dennis J. Rickert online.
Criminal Defense - Understanding Both Sides of the Story
Dennis J. Rickert understands criminal law from both sides. As a leader and teacher among police officers, he can instantly tell when cops break the rules, inflate charges or gloss over key details. In addition, he is a criminal defense attorney in Mount Clemens, Michigan, who is known and respected by local judges, prosecutors and fellow criminal defense attorneys.
Family Law - A Macomb County Divorce Attorney with First-Hand Knowledge
Divorce is always difficult. A good lawyer will help the client reduce conflict and avoid costly litigation, if possible. Mr. Rickert has gone through divorce with children himself. He understands your situation. He can help you evaluate your options and choose the best path forward.
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Dennis J. Rickert provides personalized, attentive service for every client. Mr. Rickert personally handles every aspect of your case. Your phone calls, questions and concerns will always receive a prompt response. You will never be left in the dark. You will never have to wonder if your attorney really cares about your case.
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If you're like most of us, you probably don't have a green thumb. But that may not actually be your problem. Growers wanting to learn how to improve soil health and increase crop yields while reducing operating and input costs may want to consider using multi-functional cover crops, which can also improve water quality, reduce soil erosion and lower greenhouse gas emissions, Rafiq Islam, a soil scientist from Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences said.
Islam, who holds joint appointments with Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, will discuss soil health, no-till and cover crops during a June 8 workshop on those issues at the Ohio State University South Centers in Piketon.
OSU Extension and OARDC are the outreach and research arms, respectively, of the college. The centers are also a part of the college. Islam said planting mixed cover crops such as oilseed radish, cereal rye, cowpea or Austrian winter pea has been proven to supply the required amount of nitrogen to crops, lower inputs, increase crop yields and improve soil health.
"Growers with increased costs associated with crop production, including long-term use of higher amount of herbicides and chemical fertilizers, may degrade soil health," Islam said. "Improving soil health is necessary to get higher crop yields, to minimize the usage of fertilizer and herbicides, and to better manage the soil without plowing the ground. Cover crops can also provide mulch, recycle nutrients and increase soil organic matter, which can help growers get carbon credit in the future."
The hands-on workshop is suited for both beginning and veteran farmers and will offer strategies and tips for growers on everything they'll need to know about cover crops and the benefits to soil, water and air quality, Islam said.
Nationally recognized speakers and experts on soil health, carbon sequestration, conservation tillage and cover crops, including Don Reicosky, a U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service soil scientist emeritus, and David Brandt, president of the Ohio No-Till Council, will speak at the workshop.
Participants are asked to bring samples of what they consider to be good soil and bad soil from their fields to the workshop for testing. The 15-minute soil health test will also determine soil matter accumulation levels and how much nitrogen is needed for field fertilizer.
The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the OSU South Centers, 1864 Shyville Road, in Piketon. Registration is $10 and includes lunch. The deadline to register is June 1. Attendees will receive a soil health field test kit, with the first 50 registered participants receiving two soil test vouchers from the Scioto and Lawrence county soil and water conservation districts.
"This opportunity is amazing and is heavily funded by grants," Brad Bergefurd of the Ohio State University Extension Service, said.
The workshop is funded by the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program. Sponsors include OSU Extension, the OSU South Centers, the Scioto Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Anyone needing more information or to register, may email firstname.lastname@example.com, or call 740-259-9231.
Frank Lewis may be reached at 740-353-3101, ext. 252, or at email@example.com. For breaking news, follow Frank on Twitter @FrankLewisPDT.


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The Sharp HT-SB602 offers plenty of features, a wide soundstage and high-energy movie playback, but its overall sound quality can't stand up to similarly priced rivals.
Sharp has announced its entry-level range of 4K TVs, the UB30s, which will come in four sizes, including a 50-inch for $999.
Sharp's new UE30 series is the company's mainstream 4K lineup for 2015 with three different sizes and features Google's Android TV onboard.
The Sharp UH30 is a 4K television announced at CES 2015 which boasts improved color and imaging plus Android TV.
At CES 2015 Sharp has introduced the LE653 range of televisions, with sizes up to 65 inches and including smart TV and a dual-core processor.
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Sharp has announced its Beyond 4K television which splits individual pixels to bring resolutions greater than Ultra HD, but do you need it?
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Don't fret about the unremarkable features -- the Sharp Aquos Crystal is a great buy with a compelling edgeless display that renders it unlike any phone currently on the market.
Sporting a brilliant 2,560x1,600-pixel display, the 10.1-inch tablet makes its first appearance outside of Japan.
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While the Sharp LC-UQ17U offers decent picture quality its pseudo-4K features simply aren't worth paying extra for.
While the Sharp LC-UQ17U offers decent picture quality its pseudo-4K features simply aren't worth paying extra for.


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Ovarian Cancer Health Center
Ovarian Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI] - Evidence of Benefit
The degree of risk of ovarian cancer, potential morbidity and mortality of surgery, and the risks associated with early menopause, should be taken into account when considering prophylactic oophorectomy for high-risk women. Adverse effects of bilateral oophorectomy and premature menopause include infertility, vasomotor symptoms, decline in sexual interest and activity, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis. Among women who have not taken hormone therapy, women undergoing bilateral oophorecotmy were twice as likely to have moderate or severe hot flashes than women who underwent natural menopause (odds ratio [OR] = 2.44; 95% CI, 1.03–5.77).[18] Women at increased hereditary risk of ovarian cancer who underwent oophorectomy without hormone therapy reported statistically significantly more vasomotor symptoms than women choosing screening or those using hormone replacement therapy (HRT).[19] These women also reported lower sexual function scores but the difference was not statistically significant.[19] A meta-analysis of early menopause as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease observed a pooled risk of 4.55 (95% CI, 2.56–8.01) among women with bilateral oophorectomy and early menopause (defined as younger than 50 years).[20] Early menopause is also associated with an increased risk of fracture (OR = 1.5; 95% CI, 1.2–1.8).[21]
Nonhereditary Factors Associated With an Increased Risk of Ovarian Cancer
Hormone replacement therapy/hormone therapy
Postmenopausal use of HRT, also called hormone therapy (HT), is associated with an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer.[22,23,24] The risk may vary by use of estrogen replacement therapy (ERT), also called estrogen therapy (ET), or estrogen-progestin replacement therapy (EPRT). A cohort study of women who participated in the Breast Cancer Detection Demonstration Project showed an increased risk of ovarian cancer associated with use of ERT/ET and ERT/ET followed by EPRT. A RR of 3.2 (95% CI, 1.7–5.7) was associated with 20 or more years use of ERT/ET only, with a statistically significant trend of increasing risk with increasing duration of use. Although no risk of ovarian cancer associated with EPRT use alone was observed, the number of women in this subgroup was small and an associated risk cannot be ruled out.[23] A case-control study of ovarian cancer also did not find an association between combined estrogen and progestin, but use of estrogen-only therapy for more than 10 years was associated with an increased risk.[25] An association between postmenopausal estrogen use and ovarian cancer mortality also has been shown. Vital status of 211,581 postmenopausal women, all of whom completed a baseline questionnaire in 1982 documenting no history of cancer, hysterectomy, or ovarian surgery was assessed through December 31, 1996. Women who were using estrogen at baseline had a significantly higher risk of ovarian cancer death than women who never used estrogen (RR = 1.51; 95% CI, 1.16–1.96). The risk increased with longer duration of use; women using estrogen at baseline and those who had used estrogen for at least 10 years had a higher risk of ovarian cancer death than did women who had never used estrogen, respectively (RR = 2.20; 95% CI, 1.53–3.17).[26]


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March 26, 2013
2008 Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo (2-0) returned to the cage for his second pro fight on the main card of Gladiator Challenge's Battleground event. In a bout contested at flyweight, Cejudo was matched up with 6'0 fighter Sean Barnett (2-5) for the California card. The fight was similar to Cejudo's MMA rookie debut but also featured more time in the stand-up game and working in his opponent's guard.
After the opening bell the lanky Barnett attempted to keep Cejudo at range with his long reach and leg kicks. Cejudo did not hesitate to get inside on his taller opponent and trade punches. Cejudo ate a few punches on the feet before grabbing a waist lock and slamming Barnett to the floor.
The takedown from Cejudo came a minute into the opening round. On the ground Cejudo smothered Barnett with punches but the underdog was able to the force the fight back to the feet on two spate occasions; once using his long legs to kick off Cejudo and again when the referee called a stalemate on the ground.
The end would come in the final minute of round one when Barnett jumped into guard and allowed Cejudo to regain top position against the cage. From half guard Cejudo worked for separation then opened up on Barnett with elbows. Cejudo finished the fight seconds later with a barrage of right hands that left Barnett unconscious on the mat.
The official time of the TKO stoppage was the 4:55 point of round one in favor of Cejudo.
Cejudo is scheduled to continue his newfound cage fighting profession on Friday April 19th when he returns to compete for Arizona's World Fighting Federation. The 26 year old Cejudo has already established himself as a top MMA prospect in the flyweight and bantamweight weight divisions.
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Joey Bedolla def. Taquan Hill via submission 1:56 R1
Mike Flach def. Edward Darby via submission 0:34 R1
Ghukas Stepanyan def. David Jimenez via submission 1:19 R1
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Still no word from the farmer, he hadn't answered his phone and had no idea we were coming. Off we set on the road to Lenggong expecting a quiet, coconut-tree lined, 2 lane road. It turned out to be a motorway. Surprisingly it was a great ride, fuelled by our anticipation of things to come.
A quick stop at the archaeological museum to say 'hi' to Perak man, the most complete prehistoric skeleton found in South-East Asia, 10,000-11,000 years old!
We arrived to Lenggong but the road to the farm was nowhere to be seen. It's in the hills but where!?
In typical Asian style the locals saved face by directing us to somewhere which they didn't quite know themselves. They'd rather guess than tell you they don't know. You start asking questions and soon realise you shouldn't have asked. ''Where is the farm?'', then someone will point to an electricity pylon on top of a hill. ''So the farm is next to the pylon?'', ''yes'' (ok did he understand my question?). ''Where is the road leading there?'', ''yes'' (still pointing at the electricity pylon) . ''but where does the road start?'', then they point straight down the motorway, from the way you've just come. You leave thinking ''damn, that was a waste'', then 80% of the time the guy rocks up on a scooter and starts directing you again,. They'd be smiling the whole time. They have a heart of gold but you just end up confused.
I also noticed that Asian's always measure distance in 'time' rather than length e.g. ''how far is it?'' will always be answered with ''Eeerr, around 30minutes''. Do they mean walking? Scooter? me on the back of the scooter? Me driving with him on the back? His monkey driving pulling my bike on the back? This is all feasible in Asia! Road signs rarely give distance so you end up measuring off your map which is sometimes hard when the maps are rubbish and the scale of things is completely out the window!
We ditched the scooter guy and called the farmer on the nearest pay-phone. Still no answer! We called his wife. She said it was too hard to explain where it was but to ask ANY local because ''everybody knows him''. Right, yeah! Forget it, I needed an iced-coffee!
We found a little 'dabba' (home-made outdoor cafe: They call them this in India, it's stuck with me) on the main street of Lenggong. Radka grabbed the coffee's and I went to the first guy I saw. ''Excuse me, do you speak English?'', ''yes'', ''oh great, thanks :) Do you know where Lenggong farm is please?'' 'Yes I know where it is, it's up there'', guess where he pointed. ''so how do I get to the pylon?'' I asked. ''It's hard to explain, but I know the farmer, sit down, i'll call him'', ''Great!! how do you know him?'' Guess who he was......''I'm the village vet, he brings his chickens to me!''..... Jackpot!!! Again, no answer so we sat with the vet and waited. He had the calm, relaxed, no worries kind of attitude of all other Asians. A few sips later and the vet starts saying ''it's your friend! He's here'. Your friend!'. We turned round and the most rusty, beaten up old car came chugging down the road. The farmer (Ladya) and his Malay girlfriend, Amy, jumped out. His ex-wife had call him and told he we were in the village, he'd wazzed down the hill to come get us :)
He had huge dread locks and was bopping around the place in a franticly occupied manner, which matched his speech perfectly! We drank our coffee whilst he explained the rules of the farm. He told us it was free to stay but we just donate a very small amount (£2.50 per person per day) for food, in exchange we must work on the farm. Perfect, that's what we were here for!
He stuffed the bikes in the boot, half hanging out, and attached a rope around which then came into the back windows for Radka and I to hold. The drive up to the farm was 'exciting' to say the least. He was power sliding around the corners and bashing full speed over the rocks, it explained why his car was so beaten up! At one point he slid round the corner and missed a guy on a moped by centimetres!
The farm has the same ambience as Ladya and nothing seems quite finished. Half complete projects are the nature here. We later found out that this was his way ''everything's an experiment!'' we were told. ''Start your own''.
There were already three volunteers, Peggy, Natalie and Leong. Ladya told us there was no boss and that we're all farmers together, on the same level. Maintaining the farm is the responsibility of everyone, be it, cooking, washing dishes, cleaning the chicken pen, feeding the goats, planting seeds. A quick initiation of shouting ''I'm a farmer!!'' at the top of your voice then downing a shot of home-made Slivovice showed that Ladya hadn't forgotten his Czech heritage :)
Ladya is completely bonkers! He's also a really nice guy and takes care of his farmers really well. The food was exceptional and he taught us a lot about eating well. We even had a fermentation weekend where we brewed our own wine, beer and Sauerkraut... we pretty much fermented anything we could get our hands on!
We soon realised it's not your typical farm but actually an experiment of living. Can we sustain living in the harsh jungle?
The farm is beautiful, in a strange kind of run-down way. Perched on the mountain side where was once a tea plantation, the farm makes use of the dilapidated buildings for its livestock and a seedling nursery. A river runs past the farm house from which the tap water comes (from high up) and in which we bathe (from lower down). The electricity comes from a small portable generator. Their livestock consisting of goats, geese, ducks, chicks, chickens, turkeys and a rooster but are kept not for their meat but for sustaining soil fertility. You wake at 6am to the 'call of the Gibbon' screaming out across the jungle, and spend the day watching many birds fly above you and finding, spiders and scorpions (I even caught one!) around the farm. The beautiful Gecko's come out later to gobble up the mosquitos. Sometimes wild elephants tramp past around 4am but we never saw any evidence of their presence. However, we did observed an eagle and several really pretty tucans! Oh, I nearly forgot about their two dogs, litter of puppies and several cats.
I took the following excerpt from their website http://permacultureperak.com:
- "In the mornings the view from the farm house is breathtaking. The clouds often settle in the valley below, leaving the farm perched up on the mountain, separated from civilization by a blanket of white. Across the valley, the cloud cover leaves only some mountain peaks exposed, which highlights the farm's solitude. The farm's apparent isolation has the effect of slowing down time, even to a stand-still, as though the entire world has been paused, or has even ceased to exist.
- But in fact the farm is not as isolated as it seems. Only six kilometers away is the small village of Lenggong, which is located in Perak, Malaysia. Lenggong consists of a bustling main street, a handful of convenient stores, and three banks.
- We occupy approximately 40 acres of the land which was previously occupied by an old tea plantation that has ceased operations in the 1980s".
You must arrive without any expectations. It's not a work force, it's a family. You help each other to survive, find your own tasks and work thinking to the future... simply 'join in'. Radka found her feet quite easily with Peggy and Natalie, and began renovating the nursery which had become inundated by the surrounding jungle. I joined Leong out in the jungle on his mission of finding the old tea trees. We spent our days with a machete in one hand and axe in the other, chopping back the jungle until reaching the old tea trees. Pockets full of salt for the leeches! Unfortunately there's not much protection from the fire ants of which I was killing left-right and centre! My principles have changed since India where Radka once apologised to a Buddhist after squashing a mosquito!!
Ants are a problem all over Asia. You must watch carefully where you sit, in parks especially, I talk from personal experience of sitting in an ants nest! I once put an empty wafer wrapper in a plastic bag on my bed post and a few hours later there was a huge long line of ants munching away. Not to mention the time I put a Strepsil packet on my bed and woke to find it covered in ants!
You stand back, look at the farm and think.... nothings growing here! From the surface this appears so, but you look beneath the initial jungle coverage and there are many different fruits and vegetables. We harvested mangos and jack fruit, there are also limes, papaya, aubergines, pumpkins, pineapples, chilli's, tomatoes and a few other fruits dotted around.
Ladya took a 3 day visa trip to Kuala Lumpur so us 5 volunteers inherited our own farm! I think we managed well! Although Radka and I fell sick, my temperatuer reached 38.5!
We loved the farm. What a great experience to open our eyes to the simplicity of embracing nature that we often neglect. I want my own experiments when I return.
Our projects were finished after 10 days so we decided to press on for Thailand. I'd convinced Radka to visit the farm with a deal of taking the bus afterwards to Penang, an island on Malaysia's West coast.
We arrived in GeorgeTown, Penang, a UNESCO world heritage site combining cultures of Eastern Asia with the Western British influence. It's often regarded the food capital of Malaysia, it was pretty special! Penang's well worth a visit. There are many galleries and historical sites allowing you to dive back in time and explore GeorgeTown's diverse past influenced by the British, Chinese, Malay and Japanese.
From Penang we took a 3.5hr ferry to Langkawi on which we hung over the side borking the entire time! Sea sickness isn't funny! I was green! Langkawi is known for it's beaches but in my eyes it's overrated. However we did manage to find the first beach of our trip so it was kinda nice :)
From Langkawi we took another short (thank god) 1 hour ferry to Satun where we landed on Thai soil. A ship boy was getting the bikes off the top of the ferry and asked me to pass him the key, over the water. I very carefully passed him the key and he opened the lock and passed it to me, key still in it! I saw and thought 'nooooooooo', next thing the key slipped out of the lock, bounced like a pinball on the edge of the ferry and plopped into the water!! The lad just smiled at us...Radka and I just looked at each other! Luckily we had a spare...
So we were in Thailand.... the land of smiles!
Our first destination was Tonsai... notoriously the best rock climbing in the world! Bring it on!


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A data compression device includes a data compression circuit for compressing data being transferred between a TV game player and a memory card, and for decompressing data sent from the memory card to the game player. The device is arranged to be inserted into the card receptacle of the TV game player, and includes an opening for receiving the memory card, thereby serving as an adapter between the game player and the memory card.
1. A data compression device for a TV game player system, comprising:
a body containing:
an input opening containing an input connector arranged to be inserted into a memory card receptacle of a TV game player;
a data compression circuit;
a memory buffer;
an output opening containing an output connector arranged to receive a TV game player memory card;
a switching means arranged to switch a virtual memory page of said memory card; and
a display means arranged to display a virtual memory page number of said virtual memory page,
wherein said data compression circuit is arranged to receive data from said TV game player through said input connector, to store the received data in said data buffer, to compress said received data and to transfer the compressed data to the virtual memory page of said memory card through said output connector, said virtual memory page being denoted by said manual switching means, and
wherein said data compression circuit is further arranged to receive the compressed data from said memory card through said output connector, to decompress said compressed data, to store the decompressed data in said data buffer, and to transfer said decompressed data through said input connector to said TV game player.
2. A data compression device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said switching means is a manual switch mounted on said body.
3. A data compression device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said display means is a display lamp mounted on said body.
The present invention is related to a data processing device used to compress data on a memory card. Duplicate data within a memory card is compressed without distortion and may be stored in a smaller space, thus enabling the memory card to store much more data.
Presently in the market, a nonstandard memory card with a data compression function is being sold. This cheap memory card requires less memory chips because of its a data compression circuit. The disadvantage thereof is that the data compression circuit only provides the functions of compressing data for the memory chips on a particular card.
The memory card adapter of the present invention is a device dedicated for use with a TV game player for storing game process and game data.
Accordingly, in the present invention the data compression circuit of the compression type memory card has been separated from the memory card. The compression function is performed by the device for multiple memory cards so that the capacity of the memory cards is increased. The efficiency of memory cards in the present invention may at least be doubled, and even increased as much as five times, depending on the capability of the data compression circuit and the stored data's ability to be duplicated.
The main objective of the present invention is to provide a data processing device to enlarge the storage volume of a memory card.
The present invention will be better understood and its numerous objects and advantages will become apparent to those skilled in the art by referencing the following drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a schematic view of the appearance of a memory card.
FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the appearance of a compression type memory card.
FIG. 3 is a schematic view of the appearance of a TV game player.
FIG. 4 is a schematic view of the appearance of the data processing device of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a circuit block diagram of the data processing device of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 1, the structure of a memory card which may be used with the present invention is comprised of a body (10) which contains a memory chip for storing data; and an input connector opening (11) containing an electrical connector for connecting to the memory card receptacles (31) and (32) of the TV game player(30), so as to attain the object of accessing the data within the memory card (10).
Referring to the compression type memory card (20) shown in FIG. 2, the structure thereof is comprised of an input connecting opening (23) containing an electrical connector for connecting to the memory card receptacles (31) and (32) of the TV game player (30), so as to attain the object of accessing the data within the memory card (20); The memory card contains compression circuits and memory chips for storing data; a switch (22) for switching the virtual page of a memory to accomodate some TV game player systems in which it is impossible to access a memory space which exceeds the constant volume of the memory card. Thus, this switch is used to switch the memory space in said compression memory card (20) to obtain more memory space. Also included is a display lamp (21) for displaying the used memory virtual page to prevent the user from being unaware of which page is switched.
FIG. 3 shows the appearance of a conventional TV game player.
The data processing device (40) of the present invention shown in FIG. 4 is used as follows, the input connecting opening (42) of the device (40) is inserted into memory card receptacles (31) and (32), and then the input connecting opening (11) of the memory card (10) is inserted into an output connector opening (41). The device (40) includes a data compression circuit therewithin for compressing the data inputted from the input connector included in opening (42) in order to transfer it to the output connector including in opening (41) or decompress the data inputted from the output connector in order to transfer it to the input connector, as well as; a switch (22) for switching a memory virtual page, and a display lamp (21) for displaying the memory virtual page to be used. As those skilled in the art will appreciate, the data processing device divides the memory space of memory card into several banks. Each bank or so-called virtual memory page stores the compressed data, which corresponds to all the data stored in a common uncompressed memory card. Thus, the data processing device (40) of the present invention may be used to compress the data of the memory card (10) without confining the times of compression. Therefore, the effect of enlarged data storing capacity is attained.
FIG. 5 shows the block diagram of the data processing device circuit which is comprised of a buffer (51) for storing temporarily the compressed or decompressed data; an input data interface (52) for reading or writing data transmitted between the data processing device (40) and the TV game player; an output data interface (53) for reading or writing data transmitted between the data processing device (40) and the memory card (10); a microprocessor (50) for compressing or decompressing processed data and controlling another three circuits.
In the aforementioned description, a TV game player system, such as the Sony Play Stations�, is used to describe the embodiment of the present invention. However, the system, as observed by those skilled in the art, is not used to confine the present invention. For example, the Nintendo 64�, SEGA� station, and other TV game players or video playing machines may also be used with the present invention.
______________________________________Description of the numerals in the Figures______________________________________10 memory card body11 input connecting hole20 compression type memory card body21 display lamp22 switch23 input connecting hole30 TV game player31, 32 receptacle of a memory card33, 34 receptacle of a game handle40 data processing device body41 output connecting hole42 input connecting hole50 microprocessor51 buffer52, 53 data interface______________________________________
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The wasabi dx plays backups of super smash bros brawl without issue, as stated on their website.
i know but if it works then why not spread the word lol i never said i had the same problem i just said it might work? So far i THINK im the only one to think of this, i havent checked too much but yeah i feel confident with this and if i can get some advice from others who might have tried this than why not? If this chip is able to run SSBB then wouldnt it be able to run the smash stack as well?
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The wasabi dx plays backups of super smash bros brawl without issue, as stated on their website.
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Don't get me wrong ST4R PL4YA, I am not trying to shut you down. Every unbricking method starts off as a theory and needs to be proved or disproved. Unfortunately your idea has already be disproved.
Keep the brain storming though. Thats how problems get solved.
SSBB USA or JAP doesn´t autoboot with a modchip or a wode. It´s a DISC ID error (on autoboot mode the disc id changes).
"Works with SMG and SSBB and other problematic games" as said in a wasabi website is related to the execution of the game (not the autoboot).
*sorry for my english*
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Arlington, VA – The National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) commends the National Commission on Children and Disasters on its efforts to protect children in child care in the event of a disaster. In its Interim Report released earlier this week to President Barack Obama and Congress, the Commission recommended that Congress and the states strengthen disaster planning within communities for child care providers and improve the capacity to provide child care services after a disaster.
To strengthen disaster planning within communities for child care providers, the Commission recommends that Congress require state child care regulatory agencies to include disaster planning, training and exercising requirements in state licensing regulations. They also recommend that Congress require State Child Care Administrators to develop statewide child care plans with state and local emergency planners, child care regulatory agencies, and Child Care Resource and Referral agencies (CCR&Rs).
To improve the capacity to provide child care services after a disaster, the Commission recommends that child care providers be fully integrated into disaster planning strategies, which begins with Congress requiring the provision of child care as a human service activity with the National Response Framework. Congress should also amend the Stafford Act, which provides eligibility assistance, to provide reimbursement to support child care services to displaced families, the establishment of temporary child care, and the repair or reconstruction of child care facilities.
"There are more than 11 million children under the age of 5 in child care every week," said Linda K. Smith, Executive Director of NACCRRA. "Children represent one of our most vulnerable populations, yet, until now, their needs during disasters have been overlooked. NACCRRA commends the Commission for making children in child care a priority and making strong recommendations to ensure they are protected before, during and after a disaster."
The National Commission on Children and Disasters was created by Congress to conduct a comprehensive study that examines and assesses the needs of children related to preparation for, response to, and recovery from all hazards, including major disasters and emergency. The Interim Report provides findings, conclusions, and recommendations relating to not only children in child care, but also child physical and mental health and trauma; elementary and secondary education; sheltering; transportation; juvenile justice; evacuation; relevant activities in emergency management; and the need for planning and establishing a natural resource center on children and disasters. The Commission will submit a Final Report in October 2010.
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