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This option represents the classical internship model, which provides an opportunity for practical application of theoretical and research issues in approved work situations with faculty supervision, guidance, and evaluation. Choosing from a spectrum of community-based and university-located organizations/departments sharing similar vision to CCGRS, students shall spend a semester working to assist in the application of the mission of CCGRS. Students are to pick from a selected list and arrange placement with faculty advisor.
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- Throughout the semester, students participating in the internship program must spend at minimum 8–10 hours per week at the organization conducting work.
- Every week, students must post a bridge journal (which will be read by the internship coordinator, the student's faculty advisor, and students participating in internship program that semester) that touches upon the happenings during those weeks, as well as a discussion of problems, obstacles, dilemmas, etc. The bridge will serve as the basis of an online dialogue concerning internship experience. At minimum, each student must post 15 times, averaging two to three pages per entry.
- Upon the conclusion of the internship, each student is to submit a final paper that will clearly integrate a discussion of the internship experience alongside research. For example, if a student holds an internship with an anti-prison group, this paper would simultaneously address the work of the organization, the student's experiences with and observations about the organization, AND research on the prison system. If a student worked at a WSU multicultural center, they might talk about their work, involvement, and the issues facing students of color at universities (conducted through research).
- Each student must turn in a three- to four-page self-evaluation of their own involvement with the internship, specifically discussing effort, fulfillment of responsibilities, and experience; additionally, each student must turn in a two- to three-page evaluation of the organization/department housing the internship, providing clear feedback about the support and usefulness of this internship.


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On May 18, 1995, Governor Lawton Chiles signed into law landmark private property rights legislation enacted during the 1995 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature. The measure includes a new cause of action providing judicial relief to landowners who suffer inordinate burdens on the use of their land and a new nonjudicial settlement and expedited hearing procedure promoting compromise solutions for disputes between landowners and regulators.
The legislation concluded three years of contentious debate over the appropriate means to give landowners protection for the use of their property beyond the constitutional guarantee against the taking of private property for public use without just compensation. The new statute has stirred fears that it will empty the public purse and roll back decades of work in environmental protection and growth management, as well as countervailing concerns among landowners that it will not protect them from the proliferation of regulations that impede their efforts to put their land to productive use.
If properly implemented and applied, the measure will have none of the above effects. The legislation grants important new rights and remedies to landowners while maintaining existing environmental protection and growth management programs. It protects landowners against some regulatory actions which do not rise to the level of a taking, but it is more limited in scope than property rights legislation considered in Florida in recent years. Perhaps most importantly, the measure is intended to reform the way government does business with landowners. The legislation provides a measured response to a pressing and emotional issue and strikes a balance between conflicting, but equally valid, public and private interests.
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Opening line: "The sky was the color of TV, tuned to a dead channel"...
Back in the 80s there was this notion that text-based programming would be superseded by visual-based programming. "You'll be able to SEE the data, man!!! Visual programming constructs, can you DIG it?!"
(Yeah, well. Futuristic programming paradigms are a dime a dozen. Like most, this one came to naught)
But, Gibson took that concept and notched it up to 11. High Octane cyberspace... sex, drugs, crime, passion, data and AIs...
The writing is visual, intense, and assaults all of your senses. The pace is ferocious. You actually feel numb when you put the book down for a breather.
I re-read it recently, and thought maybe the impact on my brain would be softened by the layers of fat that now surround it... Fat chance. Blew me away just like it did the first time.
This was a book that I had to read twice. It was so packed with descriptive passages that I just couldn't seem to absorb them all at once. Also, the world being described was both similar to our present world as well as totally alien. It was a unique blend of science fact and science fiction.
The story takes place sometime in the not to distant future, and the main character is named Case. Case was a man with a troubled past. He had been a computer jockey, similar to what we would today call a hacker. Case was hired to break into computer systems, usually owned by corporations, and steal specific data. But when he "jacked in" to the web, he was actually in it - a la the movie TRON. He would move around cyberspace through his mind as people move through the physical world.
Case was doing well. He was one of the best at what he did and was making a good living. But then he made a mistake. He decided to steal from his employer, and they injected him with toxins that damaged his nervous system, making it impossible for him to jack in. He went to Japan for surgery to repair his nerve damage, but all were unsuccessful. After running out of money, he turned to hustling to survive and support his burgeoning drug habit.
Enter Armitage, a wealthy man who did not technically exist. Armitage offer Case a cure in exchange for breaking into a highly secure structure. Case is skeptical, but the surgery is a success. Accompanied by Molly, Armitage's security expert, and a motley group of unforgettable characters, Case takes on the nearly impossible task.
This was a great read, science fiction fan or not. The most amazing thing to me was that William Gibson wrote this in 1983! It almost perfectly describes the internet during a time when it wasn't even a concept yet. Many things in this book have come to pass already. How many more will be reality in our future? This is a truly groundbreaking work and a must read for anyone interested in seeing what the future may be like.
I know I'm not the first to think of this (confirmed via Google just a moment ago) but to me, if the director/producers of the Matrix didn't pay William Gibson something when they made that movie, they really screwed him over.
There's a reason this is a class - and I wish I had read it years sooner. The story is awesome. I guess one thing about reading it now is getting to see some of the technology Gibson wrote about actually being used today...
Gibson does a masterful job telling a compelling story that may have been a little difficult for the average person to follow back when it was first published, but there's a lot of aspects that are almost commonplace now, but still so cool.
"The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel."
A cracking open line that, such imagery that grabs your attention immediately and drags you into the world of Neuromancer. This could be something special.
Unfortunately for me, that's as good as it got. The potential that had burst from the page itself flatlined.
Gibson manages to slip in a number of other eye-catching, brain shuddering turns of phrase along the way, but these dry up about halfway through the book.
I came to this novel at the second attempt, after having fallen in love and devoured all the novels and many short works of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammet, so the meandering, oft sudden scene turnarounds and plot twists were something not unknown. I'm a great lover of the noir, the sci-fi, the original Shadowrun.
But this was a tough read. I kept thinking of Stephen King's biographical On Writing and the image of King in the 70s strung out on coke and maddly writing his visions and then having no recollection of what he'd written. I wondered what mania had likewise seized Gibson. There's a certain style of throwing out jargon and memes of a certain subculture without much explanation a la early Suede lyrics of nuclear winds and sci-fi lullabies, letting the reader develop the insight by soaking in the environment.
Though heavy on the visuals and jargon, I still found Neuromancer quite disjointed, aloof and difficult to engage with. I also had issues following the story in the first parts of the book. I found Neuromancer less Bladerunner and more TRON or The Last Starfighter; more video game, less brooding dark-heart. After jacking in for that first line, I merely flipped back.
I wouldn't read it again, and I won't be following up on any of Gibson's later works, but I respect all he did for developing a genre that has contributed much to my enjoyment across the years.
Completed this novel at the second attempt after a break of almost 30 years. It remains frustrating, the writing style is still hard to follow, initially it's hard to understand what is happening, or why. Maybe that reflects the kind of challenge us oldies face with new technology. The payoff is worth it if you persevere.
A new vocabulary for a transformed reality: the deeply influential cyberpunk classic, 30 years on from its original publication
I have to apologize for failing to review William Gibson's "Neuromancer" when it appeared last year. I was led to believe I had done Mr. Gibson an injustice when this novel (the author's first) won both of the important 1984 best-of-the-year awards in science fiction: the Nebula and the Hugo. Now that I have read the book, I would like to cast a belated ballot for Mr. Gibson.
Ovo je roman koji je započeo kiberpank revoluciju, prva knjiga koja je dobila sveto trojstvo nagrada u žanru naučne fantastike - Hugo, Nebula i Filip K. Dik.
Sa Neuromantom, Vilijem Gibson je predstavio svetu kiberprostor i naučna fantastika više nikada nije bila ista. Gibson je svojim romanom najavio sve ono što je došlo godinama kasnije, Internet revoluciju, Matriks filmska trilogiju i neverovatan razvoj informatičkih tehnologija. Kejs je najbolji kompjuterski kauboj koji krstari informatičkim supermagistralama, povezujući svoju svest sa softverom u kiberprostoru, krećući se kroz obilje podataka, pronalazeći tajne informacije za onoga ko može da plati njegove usluge. Kada prevari pogrešne ljude, oni mu se svete na užasan način, uništavajući njegov nervni sistem, mikron po mikron. Proteran iz kiberprostora i zarobljen u svom otupelom telu, Kejs je osuđen na smrt u tehnološkom podzemlju, sve dok ga jednog dana ne angažuju misteriozni poslodavci. Oni mu nude drugu priliku i potpuno izlečenje. Jedini uslov je da prodre u matricu, neverovatno moćnu veštačku inteligenciju kojom upravlja poslovni klan Tezje-Ešpul.
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Amazon.com Amazon.com Review (ISBN 0441569595, Mass Market Paperback)Here is the novel that started it all, launching the cyberpunk generation, and the first novel to win the holy trinity of science fiction: the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award and the Philip K. Dick Award. With Neuromancer, William Gibson introduced the world to cyberspace--and science fiction has never been the same.
Case was the hottest computer cowboy cruising the information superhighway--jacking his consciousness into cyberspace, soaring through tactile lattices of data and logic, rustling encoded secrets for anyone with the money to buy his skills. Then he double-crossed the wrong people, who caught up with him in a big way--and burned the talent out of his brain, micron by micron. Banished from cyberspace, trapped in the meat of his physical body, Case courted death in the high-tech underworld. Until a shadowy conspiracy offered him a second chance--and a cure--for a price....
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Splurge or Scrimp: Beauty Edition
Budgeting for beauty products is a double-edged sword.
On the one hand, just stepping into Sephora sends you into a tailspin (must have the volcanic ash exfoliator made with wild goat's milk). But on the flip side, drugstores pose a similar problem: too many "cheap" beauty products, and your bill isn't so cheap after all.
So when it comes to mascara and lipstick, where should you be spending?
We did some research and got the lowdown on when to splurge (you guessed it: anti-aging products) and where you can save (baby wipes trump makeup remover).
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Peru State Education Association Receives Local Chapter Excellence Award
(Peru, Neb.) The Peru State College Education Association (PSEA) was recently awarded the 2008-2009 Local Chapter Excellence Award by the Student Education Association of Nebraska (SEAN) at the organization's 2009 Delegate Assembly.
PSEA President Emilee Simpson, a senior from Omaha, said, "We are honored to receive this award as it not only recognizes Peru State's quality education program, but also PSEA's efforts to reach out to our surrounding communities to effect change in the profession."
Last fall PSEA sponsored a community outreach effort at Plattsmouth Public Schools to help improve students' writing skills as well as a pre-professional development seminar on campus, in which approximately 40 teacher candidates participated. Spring semester activities have included hosting an outreach effort for more than 1,200 Head Start and K-4th grade students from a dozen area schools at the annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Party and Celebration. The event is held in conjunction with Read Across America Week and is intended to help children develop a love for reading.
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WORCESTER, Mass. - This week's home events are highlighted by the women's soccer team, who will host two Patriot League opponents this weekend. The Crusaders will take on Patriot League opponent American on Friday, October 24, at 3:00 p.m. and on Sunday, October 26, they will host Navy at 12:00 p.m. Several teams will be on the road in Patriot League action as the volyeball team will travel to Navy on Friday, October 24, for a match at 7:00 p.m. The men's soccer team travels to American on Saturday, October 25, for a game at 1:00 p.m. Field hockey and volleyball will both be on the road as well on Saturday, as the field hockey team team heads to Lehigh for a game at 1:00 p.m. and the volleyball takes on host American at 2:00 p.m. The men's and women's rowing team will compete in the Princeton Chase Regatta October 25-26 and the women's golf will compete in the Sacred Heart Fall Classic, October 26-27.


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My name is ILARIA, I'm italian and I live in Eindhoven since 2009 with my husband Alberto {before in the Blue Apartment and now in the Happy House}.
I work as a freelance photographer mainly for the italian magazine Casa Facile {Mondadori group} but I collaborate also with several international magazines creating DIY and crochet ideas.
In 2010 I started my blog, IDA Interior LifeStyle, where I share my inspirations for interior styling and my crochet works {here my Etsy shop}.
Since 2011 I'm a member of "Redecorate" with Valentina e Francesco, two talented bloggers and friends that have in common with me the passion for interior design.
In 2012 I graduated {for the second time, after my DAMS master degree} as Interior Stylist and in the same year, I founded my own company, called IDA Interior LifeStyle, which provide interior styling consultancy.
In 2013 I opened my own on line yarn shop, IDA yarn shop.
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5 Vegetables To Eat for Good Memory
Your diet surely affects your memory and intelligence just as it affects your body weight and structure. Research has shown that the food you consume has the most potential to influence your brain skills and memory. Experts are of the opinion that if you eat the right kind of food items then you shall save yourself from diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer's etc. which are closely associated with brain and memory problems. Your capability to learn new things, attention span and memory will be promoted if you consume healthful foods.
Here is the list of five vegetables that you should eat in order to have a good memory and boost your brain skills.
• Spinach: This particular vegetable has huge amounts of potassium, antioxidants, folate and other such nutrients which are necessary to enhance the health of your brain. Alzheimer's is a disease that is prevented with the help of folate. Antioxidants present in spinach will help improve your memory in the best possible manner. If possible spinach should be consumed by you on a daily basis. Always ensure that you eat fresh spinach instead of the canned spinach. Remember spinach should be washed carefully before it is cooked and consumed.
• Onion: This vegetable also contains good amounts of antioxidants and thus helps your brain store memories. Along with that, consumption of onions can help ward off degenerative diseases related to the brain. Your ability to remember and recall things will be improved tremendously if you include onions in your daily diet. Onion extract helps maintain hippocampus which is involved in the processing of memory, emotions etc. Ensure that onions are not overcooked. Overcooked onions lose those properties which help improve brain health.
• Cauliflower: Cauliflower is one vegetable which is extremely versatile as you can consume it after it is cooked and also when it is raw. This versatile vegetable is a rich source of Choline which plays a very important role in the development of the brain. Cognitive function is boosted due to the consumption of cauliflower which means your memory and learning ability will be improved terrifically. Age-related decline in your memory will be reduced effectively if you eat cauliflower every day.
• Broccoli: Broccoli contains vitamin K which helps in the prevention of Alzheimer's and along with that the brain cells are improved due to vitamin K. One of the most essential benefits of Broccoli is that it contributes to the healing process when the brain is injured due to some incident. Broccoli has this ability because it has good amounts of sulforaphane- a substance that heals the injuries caused to the brain in the most effective manner.
• Tomatoes: If you are interested in preserving your precious brain cells then you must make it a point to consume tomatoes. Tomatoes help fight diseases such as dementia, Parkinson's etc. and these contain lycopene content which enhances brain health and helps to keep your memory intact. Consume fresh tomatoes which are cooked appropriately or you can eat raw fresh tomatoes as well.
Foods with proteins
The food rich in protein enters our body and is broken into amino acids. These amino acids are brought together to build the proteins which our body requires for diverse vital role. The major function of protein is to build bones, hair muscles, skin and other tissues and 1 gram of protein hold 4 calories. There are two types of protein one is complete other is incomplete. Proteins that have all 9 necessary amino acids is said to be complete and its main source are meat and dairy products. On the other hand, the protein which holds less than 9 essential amino acids are said to be incomplete. The protein which is termed as incomplete can be made complete by consuming two or more types of foods with high protein such as porridge prepared with milk.
• How much protein?
An average female adult requires 60-90grams of protein per day while male adult needs 70-100 grams of protein each day. For each kg 2.2 lbs of your body weight needs one gram of protein. There are various factors on which it depends like pregnancy, tension level, how much you work out daily and your body mass. Below given are some of the food items which contains protein-
• Poultry- chicken and turkey
• Whey supplements
• Cottage and ricotta cheese
• Eggs -white portion especially
• Red meat- beef and steak
• Fish-salmon tuna and others
• Pork, bacon and ham
• Seafood's
• Nuts
• Soya items
• Beans and peas
• Quorn
• Seeds
Lack of protein is a major health problem especially in less developed countries which causes bad health and even leads to health complications. The same is relevant on those persons who try to loose weight by avoiding foods with high amount of protein and also to deprived people in developed countries.
Your body also requires more protein at the time of doing exercise or releasing strains to replace the used tissues. Poor muscle tone, weight loss, diarrhea, lack of stamina and loss in muscle heap are the indications caused due to lack of protein.
Those who work out at gyms tend to consume extra protein in the form of meat and supplements. It doesn't boost the muscle mass but put burden on the body system. Excess intake of protein will result in putting fat and muscle bunch at the same time.
Too much protein can affect kidney also.
Nutritional benefits of almonds
Almonds are known for their rich taste and the special factor that they add to the dish makes them a favorite in every kitchen. Almonds hail from the family of dry fruits and you will often find gift packets packed with almonds, cashews and raisins not only because they taste awesome but also because they have many nutritional health benefits.
Here are some of the nutritional benefits of almonds:
• Almonds are high source of energy. A handful of almonds when eaten will release an energy rocket in your body and keep your tiredness away.
• Almonds are great for those suffering from weakness and under-nutrition as they pack in high levels of calories that most young people require to keep them going throughout the day.
• Almonds are also great source of vitamin E and it is because of this reason that almond oil is so popular in the market.
Benefits of eating cauliflower
Cauliflower, a blooming vegetable when eaten commingled with carrots and broccoli sort of vegetables provides phyto chemicals that are paramount for the body to retain the healthy status.Cauliflower belongs to the white' family of fruits and vegetables falling in the same category as with bananas mushrooms etc natural foods.
Cauliflower has allicin which boosts the health of heart and cuts down the risk of strokes. It also carries selenium which works in coordination with Vitamin C to fortify the immune system. Cauliflower assists in maintaining a safe cholesterol level in the body.
Cell growth and replication finds a boost from Folate, a Vitamin B variant found in cauliflower. Pregnant mothers should consume significant quantity of cauliflower to promote healthy development of the fetus.
Cauliflower provides fiber which improves colon health and may avert cancer. Like various cruciferous vegetables, cauliflower also has indole-3-carbinol, a chemical that significantly affects estrogen metabolism and stops breast and other cancers from occurring in females.
Nutritional benefits of cauliflowers
Cauliflower is a nutritious and versatile vegetable that can be used raw or cooked, alone or with other vegetables. It is an annual plant which is cultivated from seeds and matures to be eaten only once in a year. Though, this vegetable is overlooked at times yet it contains nutrients like indole-3-carbinol, or 13C, and the photonutrient sulforaphane which lowered the chances of breast tumors in lab animals by 40% in a research done at John Hopkins University in Baltimore.
It is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, folate, phosphorus, protein, magnesium and other essential vitamins which strengthens our immunity system. High fiber content makes this cruciferous vegetable a great choice for digestive system support and also for anti cancer ailments.
Forseeing the benefits of cauliflower, this should be included in at least 2-3 meals in a week since it is available throughout the year and can be cooked in number of ways.
Nutritional benefits of pears
Pears are the member of Rose family and are closely related to apples & quines. Though, they are available in the market from August to October yet wide variety is available throughout the year with skin color varying from yellow, green, brown, red or may be blend of two or more of these colors.Our food ranking system also terms pears as an adequate source of antioxidant nutrients like Vitamin C and copper which helps to protect cells in our body.
They are also rich source of dietary fiber and are recommended by doctors as a safe fruit for infants. Even the prospective study on 51,823 postmenopausal women for an average of 8.3 years showed 34% decrease in breast cancer risk for those who consume fruit with fiber.Not only this, they have higher amount of pectin than in apples and thus also help in lowering cholesterol levels and in toning of the intestines.So many benefits in one delicious package with less than 100 calories per piece. Anyway you can slice it, a pear can be a great addition to your diet that can help you to look and feel your best.
Papaya Medicinal and Nutritional Values
Papaya is a wonderful gift from the Mother Nature. It is a food item that is enriched with a variety of nutritious products. This nutritious vegetable and fruit is very beneficial for the all around development of the body and its repairs.
This nutritious food item has both medicinal as well as nutritional value. The sap of Papaya is a very good medicine for any stomach disorder. Many herbal medicines are made with the sap of this fruit. This medicine is used as a natural remedy for many other health disorders.
Papaya has been a rich source of many nutritional products. It contains Vitamins A, C, E and K. Out of all these, the use of Vitamin C is known to everybody. Vitamin E also has a great importance as a great medicine for many other diseases related with skin disorders. As a matter of fact, Papaya is probably the only fruit and vegetable that works in many ways to provide treatment against many diseases.
Lycopene in Tomatoes and Prostate Cancer
Lycopene is usually found in tomatoes in high amounts and is a strong antioxidant which proves to be effective and beneficial in treating coronary heart disease and cancerous conditions. Lycopene is compound which is responsible for giving red color to fruits and vegetables. Lycopene is very useful in treating the prostate cancer in male. Studies have shown that men who consume abundant amount of tomatoes or tomato products are at a lower risk of developing prostate cancer than others.
Intake of lycopene rich diet rich will help to reduce the chances of developing prostate cancer in men. Lycopene taken along with cheese on pizza will help the body to absorb more amount of lycopene by intestine. Lycopene is naturally produced from fruits and vegetables and hence it does not have any side effects and it is absolutely safe for consuming by human beings. Prolonged consumption of lycopene in tomatoes and processed tomato products gives orange color to the skin.
Benefits of Soy
Soy is a very rich source of protein. It has multiple benefits which span various aspects of general health as well as illnesses and chronic diseases. Soy beans, soy milk and other soy products are known to be very beneficial.
It lowers triglyceride levels and at the same time it does not interfere with the high density cholesterol levels in the blood. This is why it is very helpful in heart diseases and greatly reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke and other such cardiac problems. Not only this, soy gives you healthy and strong bones which are quite an asset for a healthy body.
It is also known to helpful in menopause as it decreases the symptoms and their intensity. Soy has also shown to be of great significance in cancer, especially prostate cancer. Soy is available in the form of Miso, Soy nuts, Tofu, calcium fortified soy milk, Tempeh and Edamame.
Strength Training Diet 101
If you are undergoing any kind of physical training, the first thing you must consider is your diet plan. Food can have a greater impact on your training program than you can think. Food is fuel for the body and it needs even more attention when the body is made to undergo rigorous physical activity.
Strength training requires you to fuel up in a very specific way so that your body can perform at its optimum level. The strength training diet 101 is a special diet designed exclusively for people undergoing strength training. It requires you to include milk, yogurt, fruits, fruit juices, low fat cheese and crackers in your everyday diet. Also, you are required to have carbohydrate based granola bars and energy bars.
You are also advised to have half a bagel or bread of whole grain with nut butter. Consume a lot of fluids, and drink water 10 to 20 minutes prior to every work out.


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Hard core of troublemakers has hijacked our community, say Stokes Croft residents
Posted: April 30, 2011|
RESIDENTS have joined the voices condemning the violence carried out on their doorstep.
Hundreds of people gathered to watch the five-hour standoff between rooftop protesters and police at the Telepathic Heights squat in Cheltenham Road yesterday.
Officers cordoned off a stretch of the road between the Arley Hill and Ashley Road junctions.
Residents living in flats along the road looked on as the events unfolded, from their balconies or window ledges.
While some raised concerns about the scale of the police operation, many felt the mindless violence from the protesters had been unacceptable.
Pete Sanders, 33, lives near the squat. While he objected to Tesco moving into the area he felt a minority were taking things too far.
Mr Sanders said people believed the hard-core trouble makers were from outside the area.
He said: "It's ridiculous. It all starts off with a store the community doesn't want.
"People are happy to express their views in a peaceful manner and then it attracts a minority.
"It's a shame now that any peaceful protest organised will attract an anti-capitalist minority. They are costing us all thousands of pounds.
"Last time the police were a bit over the top but then you've got people throwing bricks off a building, it's all got way out of proportion."
Jack Kenyon, 18, also lives locally and witnessed both riots. He said: "It was supposed to be a peaceful protest but it was hijacked by people that want to chuck stuff and fight.
"There weren't many people from the Stokes Croft community."
Melina Scordilis, 46, of Montpelier, said: "I think it's really sad. It's really terrible for the area, the way these troublemakers up on the roof can cause this disruption.
"There are hundreds of police; it is frightening and really sad.
"It makes me angry, it really winds me up.
"I didn't sleep last night because of the helicopter and it happened last week too. It is really sad for the area. These guys – what do they think they are doing?
"This is nothing to do with the people in this area."
A local resident who declined to be named said: "They are scum up there; they just want to cause problems and a bit of anarchy.
"Surely the police have better things to do?
"How does a man on that roof have the right to throw bricks at the police?
"When does a democratic cause turn into a lawless society?"
Resident John Fleming, 38, said: "I think all this is absolutely pathetic.
"Tesco doesn't need to put a new store here, it has 18 in Bristol and it does not need this one.
"Trouble was 100 per cent guaranteed.
"You've got a lot of protesting people who want to make a name for themselves.
"People are doing it to act hard and they just go one step too far.
"Elderly people are too frightened to come out of their houses and it is putting this place back to the 1980s.
"There are 200 to 300 people who love trouble, they just want more and more and it makes me sick."
Jerry Hick, 52, lives near Stokes Croft.
He questioned whether it was worth spending a lot of money on such a large police operation to evict people.
He said: "It's a lot of expense to make a place stand empty – it doesn't make sense.
"This is all to do with an underlying current of discontent."
Chris Miller, 31, a musician of Ashley Road, said; "I'm a bit confused by it all. I'm not anti-Tesco. It is good for the area, any kind of investment is.
"I've been up all night because of the helicopter. You kind of expect this kind of thing here, rather than in Clifton or in Redland.
"I think it is way over the top."
East Bristol resident Emma Jones watched the eviction from the police cordon at the junction of Arley Hill and Cheltenham Road.
She brought a sign encouraging people to protest peacefully but felt the police were too heavy handed.
She said: "I think it's very sad we're not allowed to peacefully protest.
"I feel sad I'm not allowed to walk through the road, especially as it's a celebration day.
"Last week I returned my Tesco club card at Eastville as I will never go in there again."


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How to Treat a Sore Toe
You've gone and done it this time. You really stubbed your toe. Your poor toe is so sore your eyes hurt. How are you going to treat it? There is a step-by-step formula that should get you up and dancing in short order, as long as you didn't break it.
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5Get a maximum alleviation Massage rub. That is the product that turns cool to dull the pain and hot to relax it away. Apply according to the directions, or your doctor's recommendations.
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- Unless it is broken, or your doctor tells you not to, put as much weight on it as you can. It will keep blood flowing and using your toe will help it heal stronger.
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- Keep the walking on the heels or side of your foot to a minimum.
- Keep up the massages and soaking. While you're walking your body will try to swell the injury to protect it, but try to keep the swelling to a minimum. Swelling puts pressure on the injury that may worsen the condition or, at least, prolong recovery.
- Don't hop around on one foot. You'll lose your balance and bash the other foot.
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July 28, 2015
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - A Norman man who campaigned for years for the annual Oklahoma-Texas football game to be played on a home-and-home basis has died.
Elmer Zen "E.Z." Million died Saturday in his Norman home at age 68. A cause of death wasn't immediately available.
Million graduated from Weatherford High School and the University of Oklahoma. He formed the Sooner Chamber of Commerce in 1993 in an effort to move the annual Oklahoma-Texas rivalry game away from Dallas, where the teams have played since 1929.
He received five minutes to plead his case during a 2002 meeting of OU regents, to no avail.
Million often ran for public office as a Republican or independent, including a 2004 race for lieutenant governor, but won none of those races.
Million's name was derived from his father's name, Elmer, and his mother's name, Zenna Belle.
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I have always loved curved 9 Patch Blocks and was thrilled when I found a Curved Piecing Tutorial from Connecting Threads with the templates for this block. I was going to have us make the whole block as shown on the tutorial, but it ended up being 13 inches instead of 12! Augh! Anyway...we are going to make the central part of the block and then add on borders.
templates (page 5).
4 pieces of fabric using template D (white),
4 with template B (orange)
4 with template C (yellow)
1 with template A ( yellow)
instructions on the tutorial and sew the central 9 patch together. Then add the curved outer pieces.
Our three weeks of curved blocks are done and I have learned that templates aren't that bad, a lot of steam can take care of a bit of waviness and curves aren't impossible. Not too shabby. :)


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Setting itself apart, the Radisson Blu Hotel Noida is situated in the heart of the NCR with a modern facade and unique architecture. Guests have access to top attractions like WOW Amusement Park, and corporate travellers love our location in this international business hub. In addition to outstanding and attentive service, our hotel's property in Noida offers spacious rooms and suites with a mix of ancient and contemporary style. Before heading to the salon for some beauty therapy, indulge in a meal at the award-winning restaurant R.E.D. Spacious event and meeting facilities make us a popular spot for conferences and weddings, as well. Our food and safety management system is also ISO 22000 (9000 and HACCP) certified.
- Catch a race at the Buddh International Circuit, and go on a shopping spree at the nearby Centre Stage Mall and Great India Palace.
- Retire to one of the 127 rooms and suites with Free high-speed, wireless Internet access, LCD televisions and complimentary fruit baskets.
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|Ready for part 3 of milk cold process soap? We are going to follow the same recipe and steps as the posts before, but we are going to use buttermilk instead.
Again, here are the directions that we will follow in a step by step format.
1) Calculate the amount of lye and liquid needed for the oils you plan to use.
2) Measure all of the oils and set aside to heat gently.
3) Measure the lye and set aside.
4) Measure HALF of the needed liquid as water and set aside. Measure HALF of the needed liquid as milk and set aside. Milk should be room temperature, not frozen or heated.
5) Add ALL of the lye to the water. Stir well. No crystals should remain on the bottom of your mixing vessel. When the temperature of this lye solution is within 110° F to 130° F, (cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, cooler for large batches and warmer for small batches), add it to the oil mixture. Blend with an immersion blender until you estimate you are halfway through the mixing process. This will happen with most oils in about 1 minute. The mixture should NOT be thick or viscous. The mixture should be very fluid, like water.
6) Now steadily pour the milk into the batch. Use the immersion blender to finish the blending so there is no chance of separation.
7) Add fragrance. Pour into prepared SHALLOW molds (1 inch deep or so). Milk soaps can get very hot and shallow molds help the excess heat dump into the air. This will prevent the milk sugars from interrupting the saponification reaction.
This is called the Half and Half Method, because you use half water, half milk, and add the milk half way through the blending of the batch.
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An endodontic reamer/file for cleaning/shaping a tooth root canal having an elongated shank with a proximal end portion, a distal end and a tapered working portion having a longitudinal axis, the external surface of the shank working portion being defined by a plurality of at least two equally spaced apart continuous concaved helical flutes providing concave flute surfaces, the flute surfaces having therebetween an equal number of spiraled, spaced apart flanges, each flange having in a plane perpendicular the longitudinal axis a single outer end surface having opposed first and second ends, each first end forming an active spiraled leading scraping/cutting edge and each second end forming a passive spiraled edge.
1. An endodontic instrument comprising:
an elongated shank having a proximal end portion, a distal end portion and a tapered working portion having a longitudinal axis extending from said proximal end portion to said distal end portion; and
a plurality of transverse sections along said tapered working portion including a first, a second, and a third traverse section;
said first transverse section being located toward said proximal end portion, said second transverse section being located between said first and third transverse sections, said third transverse section being located toward said distal end portion;
each of said first, second, and third transverse sections including at least two semi-circular concave flute surfaces and an equal number of spiraled, spaced-apart flange surfaces, each said flute surface being defined by a radius R, each said flange surface of said first and second transverse sections being defined by an angle relative to a radius of said elongated shank drawn through said longitudinal axis;
said radius R of each said first, second, and third transverse sections being a different radius R and forming a central core portion of said elongated shank having a greater cross-sectional area at said first transverse section than at said third transverse section, said angle of each said first and second transverse sections being a different angle;
each said flange surface of said first transverse and said second transverse section having a first edge and a second edge, said first edge being an active cutting edge when the instrument is rotated in one direction and a passive cutting edge when the instrument is rotated in an opposite direction, said second edge having no cutting characteristic regardless of the direction of rotation of the instrument; and
said third transverse section being landed and providing a passive cutting edge.
2. An endodontic instrument according to
3. An endodontic instrument according to
This application is not related to any pending domestic or international patent applications.
This application is not referenced in any microfiche appendix.
I. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a flexible tool that is particularly adaptable for use as an endodontic instrument, most particularly, an endodontic file for use by practitioners in removing the pulpal material from an exposed root of a tooth and for shaping the root canal to receive filler material, such as gutta-percha.
2. Background of the Invention
One of the most significant advancements in dentistry in recent years has been improved treatment of abscessed teeth. In the past a tooth, once abscessed, was usually pulled as the only remedy for alleviating the intense pain. By "abscessed" usually means that the root canal of the tooth becomes infected and the infection causes pressure on the tooth and the nerve endings associated therewith that result in, sometimes, almost unbearable pain. With the advent of endodontics the drastic measure of extracting a tooth that had become abscessed has been eliminated.
The first step in the endodontic treatment of an abscessed tooth is to drill an opening in the crown of the tooth to provide access to the root canal. Once the root canal is exposed, the practitioner then must thoroughly clean the root canal of pulpal material since if the pulpal material is not thoroughly and carefully removed it can be the source of continued infection. Not only is it necessary that the pulpal material be removed but the root canal usually must be shaped in such a way as to permit filling of the root canal with a filler material. While other types of filler materials have been provided still at the present time the most common filler is a paste-like material referred to as "gutta-percha." If the canal is not properly cleaned and shaped the step of filling with gutta-percha may leave void areas that invite the introduction into the root canal of organic matter that can be followed by bacterial action. For these reasons much of the effort of a practitioner to successfully accomplish the endodontic treatment of an abscessed tooth is the cleaning and shaping of the root canal. These steps are accomplished utilizing small diameter tapered files that are inserted by the practitioner through the exposed crown area into the root canal. The canal must be cleaned from the crownal area advancing to the root apex.
A root canal is typically in a tapered configuration, that is, the cross-sectional area of canals is usually greater near the crown of the tooth and is at a minimum at the apex of the tooth, that is, the distal end of the root canal. While the root canal is naturally tapered it is not tapered symmetrically and the canal can have inclusions in intermediate portions between the apex and the crown area that interfere with the passage of filler material. Therefore the root canal must be shaped to remove unnecessary intrusions and to improve the chances that the practitioner can successfully fill the root canal.
Files are usually provided either with a small cylindrical plastic handle portion by which the practitioner manually rotates the files or a shank portion that can be received in the chuck of a dental hand piece by which they are mechanically rotated. In addition to rotation, the practitioner manipulates the files in and out of root canals. "Manipulation" means inserting a file into a canal and reciprocating it to file away intrusions and at the same time to remove pulpal material. Typically the practitioner inserts a file to the point of resistance and then rotates and reciprocates the file to engage spiral scraping edges with the canal wall. The file is then extracted to remove pulpal material and matter scraped from the wall. This procedure is repeated as necessary to clean the entire length of the canal. In the cleaning process the practitioner usually starts with a file of a small diameter and then, as progress is made in cleaning the canal, larger diameter files are employed until the root canal is shaped and cleaned to the apex. Accordingly, endodontic files usually come in sets of standard tapers and varying from smaller to larger diameters. As previously stated, instead of manually rotating an endodontic file the practitioner may insert the file proximal end into the chuck of a hand piece by which the file is mechanically rotated.
Root canals are characteristically not straight. Some root canals curve more than others but few are perfectly straight from the crown to the apex. Therefore it is important that files be flexible so as to be able to follow the natural curvature of the root canal as it is cleaned and shaped from the tooth crown to the tooth apex. If a file is too stiff it can result in the file protruding through a side wall of a tooth root which can introduce an avenue of infection into the tooth. Further, if the file is stiff it is less successful in cleaning the entire area of a canal since the stiffness will cause the file to be deflected drastically to one side of a curve in a canal leaving a portion of the wall that defines the curve unexposed to the action of the file. Therefore, a high degree of flexibility is a desirable characteristic of an endodontic file.
In addition, the strength of a file is very important. In the process of reciprocating and rotating a file in a tooth it is possible for the file to break, leaving a broken part in the tooth. This creates a serious problem for the practitioner. Accordingly, it has long been a desire of the dental profession to have available dental files that are highly flexible and yet strong to resist separation as a result of a torsional twist or pulling action as a file is manipulated within a root canal. The present invention provides a way of substantially increasing the flexibility of dental files while at the same time increasing resistance against torsional or elongational separation.
Historically, all endodontic files had angular cutting surfaces until the introduction of radial land instruments to the art of endodontics (represented by U.S. Pat. No. 4,934,934 to Arpaio, Jr. et al, issued on Jun. 19, 1990).
The use of radial lands prevent active, aggressive cutting of tooth structure, since radial lands circumscribe the circumference of the instruments and prevent moving aggressively into the root canal system. This type of instrument can accurately be described as passive cutting or scraping instruments, as some degree of apical pressure must be asserted by the clinician for it to cut. All other instruments without radial lands could be classified as active cutting instruments. The very nature of a sharp, cutting edge without radial lands will draw the instrument into the canal without pressure being applied by the clinician. More importantly, instruments incorporating radial lands as they rotate will not transport the canal from its original position when instrumenting a curved canal, whereas active cutting instruments by their continued rotation and cutting around a curved canal will transport and tend to straighten the canal.
Active cutting blades are more efficient, in that they enlarge the canal faster. Conversely, passive cutting blades are more inefficient, requiring more time to enlarge the root canal system.
Further, most endodontic files function only in one direction of rotation instead in both directions of rotation. Unidirectional files result in reduced efficiency.
3. Description of the Prior Art
For background information relating to the subject matter of this invention and specifically relating to dental reamer/files, reference may be had to the following issued United States patents and publications:
This invention herein is a dental reamer/file that is for use in performing endodontic procedures, that is, specifically, cleaning and shaping the root canal of a tooth to prepare the tooth to receive a filler material, such as gutta percha.
The invention is specifically a file which may be manipulated manually or by machine, that is, a hand piece that is commonly used by endodontic practitioners. The file includes an elongated shank with a proximal end, a distal end and a tapered working portion that extends from the proximal portion to the distal end. The shank also includes either an enlarged diameter handle portion, typically made of plastic for manually manipulating the file or a smaller diameter metal chuck stem, usually integral with the file, that is configured to be received in a dental hand piece by which the file is mechanically rotated and can be manipulated by the practitioner.
The external surface of the shank working portion is defined by a plurality of at least two spaced apart continuous concaved helical flutes that extend into the central core portion. Spaced between the helical flutes are an equal number spiraled spaced apart flange portions. Each flange portion has, in a plane perpendicular the file longitudinal axis, a single outer surface having opposed first and second ends at intersections with the concave flute surfaces. The first end intersection forms a continuous spiral leading edge that extends the length of the shaft working portion.
In one embodiment each flange outer end surface is perpendicular to a radius drawn from the rotational axis of the shank working portion. In this embodiment bidirectional scraping edges, each having a positive rake angle, are achieved. In the preferred embodiment of the invention the flange outer end surface varies at different locations along the length of the elongated shank tapered working portion.
In other embodiments each flange outer end is a straight line that intersects a radius drawn from the rotational axis of the shank working portion at an angle. These embodiments produce an endodontic file having a positive rake angle at one end of each flange outer end and a negative rake angle at the opposite end.
In other embodiments of the invention the radius of curvature of the concave flute surfaces vary at different locations along the length of the elongated shank tapered working portion. When the radius of curvature of a concave flute surface is relatively short it means that the flute is of a relatively deeper depth. This configuration means that the total cross-sectional area of the shank, including the central core portion of the shank, is relatively reduced, resulting in increased flexibility of the file but at the same time resulting in decreased torsional resistance. By varying the depth of concavity of the flute areas the total cross-sectional area can be varied to thereby provide variable flexibility along the length of the file. Further the shank outer surface can vary to provide variable rake angles. Using the concept of this invention the rake angles and flute depths can vary in relation to each other along the length of a file to thereby provide a file that is optimally designed to achieve maximum flexibility where flexibility is important and maximal torque resistance where this aspect of the file is important.
A more complete understanding of the invention will be obtained from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments and claims, taken in conjunction with the attached drawings.
It is to be understood that the invention that is now to be described is not limited in its application to the details of the construction and arrangement of the parts illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or carried out in a variety of ways. The phraseology and terminology employed herein are for purposes of description and not limitation.
Elements illustrated in the drawings are identified by the following numbers:
Referring to the drawings and first to
Chuck stem 10 is typically integrally formed with the metal file and is configured to be received in a chuck (not shown) of a dental hand piece by which the file is rotated and by which the file can be manipulated in and out of a root canal by an operator. Chuck stem 10 can be replaced by a small plastic handle portion configured for manual manipulation by an endodontic practitioner. Whether a chuck stem or a handle portion is used is irrelevant to the invention herein and the specific configuration of chuck stem 10 is not part of the invention. Instead, an important aspect of the present invention is the configuration of the external surface of the file shaft working portion 16. This configuration is illustrated in the cross-sectional views of
Each of the helical flanges 24 has, at the outer end thereof, an end surface 26. Each end surface 26 contacts, in cross-sectional views, opposed flute surfaces. In the embodiment of
In the embodiment of
Whereas in
There are two basic differences in the cross-sectional arrangements of each of
A change in the depth of the flutes 20 changes the cross-sectional area of the file and accordingly the torsional strength at any selected cross-sectional point. Thus the designer of an endodontic file incorporating the principles of this invention can vary in the helical flute depth and the angle of the helical end surfaces to achieve a file having active and passive scraping/cutting edges, selected cutting angle action, flexibility and torque resistance.
While the invention has been described with a certain degree of particularity, it is manifest that many changes may be made in the details of construction and the arrangement of components without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure. It is understood that the invention is not limited to the embodiments set forth herein for purposes of exemplification, but is to be limited only by the scope of the attached claim or claims, including the full range of equivalency to which each element thereof is entitled.
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Those who preorder Saints Row IV at GameStop or EB Games will receive the Presidential Pack, allowing gamers to play as former presidents Abraham Lincoln and George W. Bush, as well as current commander in chief Barack Obama.
The offer is only valid for gamers who preorder Saints Row IV and pick up their copy by August 22. Supplies are reportedly "limited."
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Katy Perry Denies Dissing Britney Spears, Calls Tabloid Media 'Filth'
Early in the week, singer Marina Diamandis asked via Twitter what the consensus was on product placement was in videos. Perry responded, tweeting, "do it w/style & grace...Not so in ur face like some. U hv to get creative w/it. Some artists don't care tho, & u can tell."
Certain people and some members of the media took Perry's tweet to mean that she might indirectly be referring to Spears' recent 'Hold It Against Me' video.
In the video, Spears holds her own perfume, Radiance, and plugs cosmetics company Make Up Forever, online dating site Plenty of Fish and Sony. It has been reported that Spears earned a cool $500,000 for all the product placements.
Perry took to Twitter to explain what she meant and had more than a few choice words for the media: "Dear tabloid media aka FILTH: pls note I expressed an overall feeling bout product placement, their roles in vids & the art of them being... complimenting or sticking out. Most, if not ALL popsters welcome deals w/products 2 offset costs of big budget vids in these recessional... music industry times."
She continued, "I'VE used them in MY vids before & am happy 2b able 2 make a better vid because of. Once AGAIN, stop pitting artists...against artist for ur sensational satisfaction & stick to what ur best @: lying, gossiping, exaggerating & overall lending a hand 2 the... ...deterioration of a generation."
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- Thursday 24 FebruaryBy dennisLowest Rank Vote downVote upReport this
Kate Perry is filth.....TRAMP!
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I have never heard her music. Britney is on Forbes list of the richest women of 2010. Didn't see that jealous skanks name on there.
- Thursday 24 FebruaryBy donna
takes one to know one pig mouth. britney spears isn't a low-life? she's a head case and for some reason, people keep buying her music. it's awful and she's yesterday's news. like to see the kind of pigs you've bedded down. moron.
- Thursday 24 FebruaryHighest Rank Vote downVote upReport this
Must've been a usual slow week in the entertainment industry for the rags to make up a story. Why do you think we keep seeing stories about irrelevent people like the Kardashians & the Hilton's of the world. And when they aren't exposing themselves in every way somewhere, which they get paid hansomely for, we get hit with made up crap. I'll bet this story pops up again in a few days like it's new.
- Thursday 24 FebruaryBy EmilyHigh Rank Vote downVote upReport this
"Why do you think we keep seeing stories about irrelevent people like the Kardashians & the Hilton's of the world?" Its real simple Butt. Fools keep buying their rags and clicking on their stories.
- Thursday 24 FebruaryBy ZeroLow Ranked Vote downVote upReport this
You can tell she used this in reverse to slam her!
- Thursday 24 FebruaryBy Michigan Man
Not the best singer either one of them . Katy is quite the looker ,translated -- She's smokin' HOT !
- Thursday 24 FebruaryLow Ranked Vote downVote upReport this
I'd much rather listen to Katy than the drugged/alcoholic/delusional attention seeking Spears.
- Thursday 24 FebruaryBy a2semedoHigh Rank Vote downVote upReport this
Katy Perry indirectly DID slam Brit. She's just hating. Not a fan of either. They both suck!
- Thursday 24 February
Katy Perry....a legend in her own mind.
- Thursday 24 FebruaryBy Carol
Katy, You are on it! There is some real substance behind that tiny waistline and pretty face!
- Friday 25 FebruaryBy fxleal
She has the right to have an opinion, if you don't like it move ahead, life is too short.
- Tuesday 08 MarchBy DDoggie pup
I want to kiss a girl-- Oh-- how origonal.What idiots.
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GW2 has gotten kinda boring for me.
Before I continue, let me say this:
I never thought GW2 would be some kind of MMO revolution. I didn't think it was innovative or anything like that. I knew dynamic events weren't really dynamic.
I knew what I was getting, and I feel I did get my money's worth.
Now that that's out of the way...
I'm not 100% sure WHY I've gotten bored of it. It's become like WoW for me; I sorta wanna log in, but I'm not able to bring myself to do so.
It definitely wasn't community, since I generally almost NEVER talk to anyone unless I was really bored. I doubt it was SPvP or WvWvW, because I had never bothered to go in there in the first place.
I eventually came up with only one major reason I could think of that could have contributed to my feeling of ennui towards GW2.
Everything has a feeling of telling you what to do, but at the same time, it feels like there is no definite goal to work towards. The result is a feeling of pointlessness.
Unfortunately, I cannot figure out how to really explain this, and I really need to log off right now, so I'll add more stuff later.
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Originally posted by Enigmatus
The only cumminty I saw was on the forums, which was lame for an MMO.
Arena Net needs to work on the social aspect of this game, because it is lacking. This is a key component because it prevents people like you (and me) from logging on.
Essentially there is no interaction with other players. No interaction? No care. No hate. No love. No emotion
No emotion means every other player might as well be a NPC, for the good they do. No emotion also means there is no need to log on.
GW2 is a good solo player game though. The graphics engine is better than SWTOR, which is also a single player game. (both under the guise of an MMO :P )
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Originally posted by Karteli
That...doesn't really have anything to do with my OP. Although I suppose it's still right to some degree.
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Originally posted by Enigmatus
I think he took it as you saying you dont talk to people in GW2 unless youre bored and didnt understand that you were referring to not talking to people in any game unless youre bored.
The bold writing in the OP tells the true story, it's like a defensive defence, again though, it's a lesson learned. What took only a couple of weeks for some has obviously taken weeks for other to find about about GW2.
Beautiful looking MMO with a very nice graphic engine but the game is soul less and lacks any depth.
Originally posted by kaiser3282
Well, I suppose I could have phrased that better.
This is what I meant to say:
"I don't think it is the community that bothers me, since I am generally a person who doesn't talk to other people unless I need something, or if I am just bored, regardless of what game it is. This is not something isolated in GW2 alone; it's how I've always rolled."
this issue is present in all themeparks.. whats the point of getting all that raid gear what do you do with it in raid based games? do more raids? whats the point in grinding out PVP gear in themeparks? stomp on lowbies? again it's really an issue with all themeparks in general.. it's basically themepark burnout..
meant ot quote part of the OP oops
it feels like there is no definite goal to work towards. The result is a feeling of pointlessness.
I angered the clerk in a clothing shop today. She asked me what size I was and I said actual, because I am not to scale. I like vending machines 'cause snacks are better when they fall. If I buy a candy bar at a store, oftentimes, I will drop it... so that it achieves its maximum flavor potential. --Mitch Hedberg
Originally posted by Rimmersman
Because if I don't bring that up, then certain people would try to spin it as me hating the game, jump at my throat and claims that "Another GW2 fanboy admits he is wrong, and that we are right that GW2 is a shit game" or some bullcrap like that, so I'm getting that out of the way.
And besides, I wasn't lying when I said I never expected GW2 to be a revolution.
Originally posted by Enigmatus
That depends on your past attitude towards people who exposed GW2 for what it was weeks ago, you were not rude or accused any of them of being haters or trolls, were you?
Originally posted by Rimmersman
Eh, I think I might have been passive aggressive to some people, but I really don't feel like searching through my mountain of a post history.
There are definitely some people I have directly argued with, and one particular person I was really aggressive with.
NO, I have no intention of apologizing to him, because even IF I had agreed with him about GW2, he was still a douche about his opinions, and thus I don't like him.
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Originally posted by Aerowyn
I'm done with pure 100% Themeparks but not with MMO's. SWTOR, TSW (I enjoyed this more as a single player game) and GW2 all in a years time have me fried on this style of MMO. And I think many others are feeling this way as well. GW2 did some good things (combat, no required quest hubs, and goodish exploration) but not enough to pull it out of the Themepark doldrums. I don't mind the gear issues people are having I even don't mind gear grinding or grinding in general I just need some freedom/consequences to my actions and some good non combat things to do.
It does seem that we are starting to see Devs at least discuss giving us some more freedom and not trying to create everything for us. TSW and GW2 took some good steps and I expect many more MMO's from here on out to incorporate some of the good from these games, PvE solo difficulty hopefully being one of them.
Looks like it's old school MMO time until someone can come up with a good Sandpark or Sandbox with PvE that doesn't suck.
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Originally posted by Enigmatus
I think you are referring to Spocks post with this? you know no body jumped on his throat simply because he used to be one of the biggest GW2 fans? i could care less who likes or dislikes the game. But the reason why he got so many responses was because he used to tell the same people that they are haters and negative nancies for puting forward similar concerns which mirrored his OP.
If you never put labels on anyone in past for simply voicing their concerns regarding boredom with GW2 and its short comings you got nothing to worry about. I know there are lot of people who hate for the sake of hating but not everybody is completely irrational here.
Just put yourself in shoes of all those people who simply wanted to share their experince and got flamed by fans like Spock just because well their feelings were on negative side.
Originally posted by Mardukk
i will agree the 100% themepark days are coming to an end.. i myself can never see myself pouring 1000s of hours into a themepark ever again i just don't see the point.. I will play them if I enjoy them then stop.. i really see no point in grinding out something for months and months whether it be top tier raid gear or a legendary weapon in any themepark game anymore.. i used to have the drive but no more.. but I won't call a game crap or pointless because of this.. i play what I enjoy and when I stop enjoying said game I will stop playing.. I'm not the type to blast through content either and usually takes me many months to reach cap in games that take others on a few weeks... i see people saying they have 500+ hours in GW2 with multiple 80s.. it will take me probably a year to do that.. again though i think many are just burnt out on the 100% themepark design but saying any game sucks just for this fact is ridiculous to me
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Originally posted by Enigmatus
Going by that you can't blame them for calling you out or mocking you considering your attutude towards them.
So are you are troll for posing about the same things you accused them of being trolls for?
You see, it's that H word again isn't it.
Anyway i guess itr's on to another forum for you, let's hope you keep your hype gland in check this time.
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It's boring because it's a soulless themepark, with no real world, or social interaction to speak of. Developers have to learn that these games will continue to fail until they build actual WORLDS to inhabit, and tools to make your OWN enjoyment. Not rides that have a set duration and ending. Of course it's boring, because you "finish" it, and theres nothing left to do after that.
Originally posted by Rimmersman
I never accused them of being trolls or haters. I just argued with them on why I didn't want certain things to be put into the game because of how tired I was of those particular mechanics. Some more aggressively than others granted, but I rarely said much beyond that.
Also why do you assume I was under the hype spell? I knew what I was getting into.
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Originally posted by Aerowyn
I don't want or need raiding in order to get my carrot, but I want that carrot none the less.
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I just finally got my ranger to 80 in GW2. I do want the end game gear with karma but idk...I want something more. I kinda agree with the OP. I still log into the game however I don't power through it like I do other MMOs. Not sure what that means though. Hm I think perhaps I will level something else. I wish the classes were a bit more traditional that is about the only thing I have even a slight issue with.
Now let's see...I also play Rift and I am getting into it again before Storm legion hits. However I like to level my characters up in any MMO. That is the fun part for me, the character I create. I still have yet to create that memorable character in GW2. Something about the professions does it to me I think. I just played an elementalist and I am liking that so far. I think I will play them all to level 10 and see where it goes after that.
Oh I do have a question though...are there any MMO's out at the moment with great character growth. I like Rifts and WoW's. I love getting gear and doing dungeons and loot. I was thinking maybe EQ2 however I'm not sure of the population on that game.
Anyone have any ideas?
Originally posted by ironhelix
Like I said in my OP, I rarely socialize, so I'm not sure that's what bugs me.
Although the part about "tools to make your own enjoyment" does kinda explain why I can come back to Terraria so often...
Originally posted by Vorthanion
that's the thing though GW2 has plenty of what you would call "carrots" but in the end it's the same issue any other themepark has once you get your "carrot" what do you do with it? that's the issue I have people bashing GW2 for this although it's an issue with the themepark subgenre itself not GW2
I angered the clerk in a clothing shop today. She asked me what size I was and I said actual, because I am not to scale. I like vending machines 'cause snacks are better when they fall. If I buy a candy bar at a store, oftentimes, I will drop it... so that it achieves its maximum flavor potential. --Mitch Hedberg


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