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Support Groups
Group Meetings
Updated 10/27/15
Support groups provide a time and space for patients and family members to discuss feelings, concerns and attitudes in a caring atmosphere. The groups are facilitated by professionally trained social workers and other members of your support care team. Call Social Work at 713-792-6195 for more information. Get Directions
*Open to all cancer patients and families.
#LetMeKnow Teen Group
This support group is open to all teenage patients ages 13-18 whether inpatient or outpatient. We want to know what you have to say about: body image, self-esteem, relationships, coping with cancer, the future.
When: Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
Where: The G9 Teen Room. Take F elevators to the G9 Welcome Desk.
Facilitator: Contact the main social work office for more information: 713-792-6195
Acute Palliative Care Unit
This caregiver support group focuses on the needs and issues specific to caregivers. Resources can be shared and connections facilitated between other caregivers on the palliative care unit. Why: Because practicing good self-care is important, particularly for care givers. There are also benefits in making connections with other caregivers.
When: Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where: The Family Conference Rm. G12.3328 (just past the framed bicycle)
Facilitators: Sujin Ann-Yi, Ph. D., LMFT 713-792-6194; Martha Aschenbrenner, MA, LPC 713-792-5650; Luke Coulson, LCSW 713-745-9367; and Andrea Ferguson, MDiv, MA 713-792-5650
*Aging With Cancer
An experiential and educational forum which will include presentations along with discussion and time for questions. Group members may benefit by learning: effective communication with medical team, available support services and navigating through treatment process. For patients and caregivers, ages 65 and over. Lunch will be provided!
When: 3rd Tuesday of the month from 11:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: ACB2.1387
Facilitator: Heather Valladarez, LCSW, 713-794-3229
Breast Cancer Support Group
Offers support to outpatient breast cancer patients, survivors, families and caregivers.
When: 2nd Thursday of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: Integrative Medicine Center – Mays Clinic
Facilitators: Mary Dev, LCSW, 713-563-9440; Rose Lefeber, LMSW, 713-794-1778; and Jacqueline Garza, LMSW, 713-794-5734
*Brain Tumor - The Houston Area Brain Tumor Network
The Brain Tumor Support Group meets 4 times a year. Guest speaker followed by discussion/support group for patients, family and friends. For information about meeting dates and times, please call Amy Sheehy, LMSW 713-563-7728 or Michelle Will, LCSW 713-792-0772.
A program of myCancerConnection in the Department of Volunteer Services that provides a social environment where young adult patients, survivors, caregivers, family and friends in their 20's and 30's can find resources and information specific to their needs and to help them connect with other young adults affected by cancer. Support is offered though social outings, educational activities, and online at www.cancer180.org. For more information, call 713-792-2553.
Candlelighters Parent Support Group
Candlelighters is an organization supporting families of children diagnosed with cancer. MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital is assigned two Parent Consultants, who are parents of cancer survivors. Parent Consultants provide educational, emotional and practical support to our families. For more information, please contact 713-606-5471.
When: Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.
Where: Family room near the Rainforest Unit (on the Pediatric inpatient floor, 9th floor, elevator F)
Care 4 Caregivers Support Group
An open support group for caregivers to help enhance their coping skills, improve their well-being and connect them to others who serve in a caregiving role.
When: Tuesdays from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Where: Patient Guest Relations Area at Rotary House International
Facilitator: DJ Fomby, LCSW, 713-792-6824
Caregivers & Families of Patients on the Palliative Care Unit & Mobile Team
A caregiver support group which focuses on the specific needs of caregivers, provides information about available resources, and facilitates connections with other caregivers on the Palliative Care Unit.
When: Thursdays from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Where: Palliative Care Unit, G12.3328
Facilitators: Luke Coulson, LMSW, 713-745-9367; and Andrea Ferguson, MDIV 713-792-5650
Caregivers: I've Got Feelings, Too!
This support group is designed with the goal of creating a safe space for caregivers to enhance coping, well-being, and connection to others who serve in a caregiving role.
When: Every Thursday from noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: The Integrative Medicine Center near the Mays Clinic
Please call the Integrative Medicine Center to reserve your spot as space is limited. 713-794-4700
*Circle of Hope Bereavement Support Group
Meets three times per year for six weeks in the Mays Building. This is a Life After Loss group series developed by American Cancer Society for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years.
Facilitator: Please contact the Department of Social Work at 713-792-6195 for pre-registration
CLIMB® (Children's Lives Include Moments of Bravery) & Teen CLIMB®
CLIMB is a 6-week long support program for children and teens, ages 6-12 and 13-17, whose parents have cancer. A concurrent parent group is also held during the program. Please call 713-792-6195 for meeting times/dates and to determine eligibility. Registration is required. Visit www.mdanderson.org/climb for more information.
Where: Integrative Medicine Center - Mays Clinic
Program Coordinator: Marisa Nowitz, MSW, LCSW
Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer Support Group
Offers support to cancer patients, survivors, families and caregivers. Light refreshments will be served.
When: 2nd Wednesday of the month from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Integrative Medicine Center – Mays Clinic
Facilitator: LaShan Archie, LMSW, 713-792-0762
Head and Neck Cancer Support Groups
This support group provides education and emotional support to head and neck cancer patients and caregivers at our Regional Care Centers.
MD Anderson in Bay Area
When: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Where: 18100 St. John Drive, Suite 150, Nassau Bay, TX
Facilitator: Traci Newsom, LCSW, 713-563-0670, extension 2
MD Anderson in The Woodlands
When: 2nd Wednesday of the month from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: 17198 St. Luke's Way, Suite. 130, The Woodlands, TX 77284
For more information or to register please call 936-446-5112
Leukemia Caregivers Support Groups
Offers a safe, confidential environment where caregivers can come together to share with and learn from professional caregivers and from each other.
G12 Leukemia Caregivers Support Group
When: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 3:00– 4:00 p.m.
Where: G12 E Conference Room (G12.3361)
Facilitators: Bonnie Arceneaux, RN, Christina Garza, RN 713-792-2460 and Stephen Findley, MDIV
Lung Cancer Patients & Caregivers
This support group is for any patient with a diagnosis of lung cancer or their caregivers to help enhance coping and adjustment.
When: 4th Wednesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Thoracic Center Conference Room – R9.1668
Facilitators: Charla Peterson, LCSW, 713-792-9947 or Heather Valladarez, LCSW, 713-794-3229
MD Anderson AYAs: Ready to Meet
A group for young adults on active treatment ages 18-25.
When: Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where: G9 teen/young adult room.
Facilitators: Elsa Morse, AYA/Child Life, 713-563-2272; Rakel Melvin, LMSW, 713-792-7419; Shelby Becka, LMSW 713-563-9222
MD Anderson Support Connection
A place for patients, caregivers, and family members of any cancer diagnosis to connect with one another and receive information on community resources and support.
When: 4th Wednesday of the month from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Patient Guest Relations Area at the Rotary House International
Facilitator: Heather Valladarez, LCSW, 713-794-3229
MD Anderson in Sugar Land
When: 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Sugar Land Regional Care Center, First Floor Conference Room
Facilitator: Sam Sium, LMSW, 281-566-1954
MD Anderson in Katy
When: 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Katy Regional Care Center, First Floor Conference Room
Facilitator: Ariana Detert, LCSW, 713-792-7627
Melanoma Patients and Caregivers Support Group
A support group for any patients and/or caregivers impacted by Melanoma that would like to connect with others for mutual support and education.
When: 4th Tuesday of the month from 11:30am – 12:30pm
Where: Melanoma Clinic Conference Room, R9.2184
Facilitator: Alan Nguyen, LMSW 713-563-7723
Men's Cancer Support Group
For more information, call Ric Byrd at 713-397-7338.
When: 2nd Monday of the month, 7:00 p.m.
Where: St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road
*Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group
Offers psychosocial support to patients with metastatic breast cancer.
When: 1st Wednesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: Integrative Medicine Center - Mays Clinic
Facilitators: Mary Dev, LCSW 713-563-9440; and Rose Lefeber, LMSW 713-794-1778
myCancerConnection One-on-one Support
Connects patients, survivors, and caregivers with survivor volunteers who have had the same or similar diagnosis, treatment, or experience. For more information call 713-792-2553 or 800-345-6324, or email firstname.lastname@example.com. The program is free of charge and available to anyone, regardless of where treatment is/was received.
Ovarian Cancer Support Group
Where: 2nd Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Integrative Medicine Center - Mays Clinic
Facilitator: Alycia Hughes, LMSW. 713- 745-4730
Protective Environment (PE) Education Support Group
Open to families of patients in PE.
When: Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: G12E in the PE area
Facilitator: Ashleigh Thomas, RN
Spinal Tumor Support Group
Offering support and education to primary and metastatic spine tumor patients and their caregivers.
When: 1st Wednesday of the month from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Integrative Medicine Center – Mays Clinic
Facilitator: Gisela Sanchez - Williams RN, MSN, ANP-C, 713-792-2400
*Well-Wives: For Any Woman Whose Husband Has Cancer
An opportunity to share some of the concerns and feelings you and your loved ones may have about your family member's cancer and its impact on your lives. This group is for female family members when the male is the cancer patient. Women only group.
When: Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.
Where: Jesse H. Jones Rotary House International, 1600 Holcombe.
Facilitator: Donna Strasser
*Young Adult Support Group
This group is open to all young adults with cancer (ages 18 to 39) and their caregivers (of any age!). It is open to patients at all stages of the cancer experience (new diagnosis to survivorship) and we welcome patients treated at other hospitals. Come eat, meet other young adults, and talk about topics that are relevant to you (nutrition, exercise, dating, etc.).
When: 2nd Thursday of the month, 6 to 7:30 pm
Where: Dan's House of Hope - 4917 Jackson Street
For any questions or further information, contact Wendy Griffith, LCSW, at 713-792-9948
Community Oncology Support Groups
The American Cancer Society offers "I Can Cope": a series of educational classes for people facing cancer: and "Dialogue": support groups to help you deal with the challenge of cancer. For more information, call 800-ACS-2345 (800-227-2345).
Bo's Place is a program for grieving children and their families. They offer support groups held in the evening during the week, free of charge. For more information please call (713) 942-8339.
• Bereavement support group for young adults post high school through early thirties, who have experienced the death of a significant person in their lives. Meets for six consecutive weeks and pre-registration required. We begin with a potluck meal at 6:15 p.m., followed by a small group discussion at 6:45 p.m., and ending at 8:15 p.m.
Breast Friends Cancer Support Group
For women of all ages with breast cancer. Held monthly at MD Anderson's Regional Care Center campuses.
- Bay Area: When: 2nd Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Christus St. John West Building 2035 Space Park Drive, Nassau Bay, TX 77058. St. John West Conference Room-1st floor.
Facilitator: Diana Vasquez, 713-745-2396
- Sugar Land: When: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 1327 Lake Pointe Parkway, Sugar Land, Texas 77478. First Floor Conference Room.
Facilitator: Laurie Hughes, 281-566-1908
- Katy: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Christus St. Catherines Hospital, 19770 Kingsland Blvd. (2nd floor, class room B) Houston, TX 77094.
Facilitator: Monica Cerda-Juarez, 281-646-4371
- The Woodlands: When: 2nd Wednesday of the month (except December) from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: 17198 St. Luke's Way, Suite 130, The Woodlands, TX 77384. Located on the St. Luke's Campus across from the ER.
Facilitator: Pamela Schlembach, M.D., 713-563-0050
CanCare of Houston, Inc. offers free, one-on-one long-term emotional support for individuals diagnosed with cancer and their family members. Volunteers are matched with referrals based on cancer type, age, gender and family situation. For more information, call 713-461-0028 or visit www.cancare.org.
Cancer Care Inc. Online and telephone support groups. For more information, call 800-813-HOPE (800-813-4673) or visit www.cancercare.org.
Family Support Group
This group is open to all cancer patients and their friends and family.
When: 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Woodlands Regional Care Center, Department of Radiation Oncology Conference Room, 17198 St Luke's Way Suite 130, (exit 79 off I-45) The Woodlands, TX 77384
Facilitator: Erika Pomares, LMSW, 713-840-0483, firstname.lastname@example.com
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Open to people with any cancer diagnosis and their caregivers.
When: 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Where: MD Anderson Bay Area Regional Care Center, 18100 St. John Drive, Ste. 150 Nassau Bay, Texas 77058.
Facilitator: For more information, please call the LLS Texas Gulf Coast: 713-680-8088
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Angles and Caroms
Goaltending Could Cost Sharks
by Jonathan Willis
Through two rounds, the four conference finalists in this year's playoffs have appeared to be invincible. All have faced close contests, with the Bruins, Lightning and Canucks winning tight first-round series by a single game, and the Sharks overcoming a challenging Detroit Red Wings comeback in the second round. Despite their collective success to date, none of these teams is perfect, and it's worthwhile for us to try to discern where each franchise's potentially fatal weakness lies.
Boston Bruins
The Bruins barely even looked inconvenienced during a second-round rout of the Philadelphia Flyers. Perhaps even more remarkable than the victory is the fact that it happened with almost no help from their power play.
This isn't the way it was supposed to be. The Bruins were an average team with the man advantage during the regular season, but they made moves at the deadline to address that weakness, adding Tomas Kaberle (who had as many points on the power play as the Bruins' top two blueliners combined) and Rich Peverley, who recorded 12 power-play points in 54 games for the Atlanta Thrashers. Those moves backfired -- the Bruins' power play somehow fell from 14th at the deadline to 20th by the end of the season.
It's been worse in the playoffs, going 2-for-31 and scoring just one goal in 5-on-4 situations (their other goal came with a two-man advantage), and things are not looking up: The Lightning, their third-round opponent, has killed penalties at a 94.4 percent clip, the best among teams still playing.
So far, Boston has been able to outscore its power-play problems at even strength, but at some point, squandered opportunities might start costing them.
Tampa Bay Lightning
After sneaking past the Pittsburgh Penguins in Round 1 with the help of a Conn Smythe-level performance from 41-year-old goaltender Dwayne Roloson, the Lightning crushed the Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals in Round 2, sweeping Alex Ovechkin's club in four straight games.
What the Lightning have done is remarkable -- especially when one considers the club's woeful shot differential. Through 11 contests, Tampa Bay has fired an average of just 26.7 shots per game on the opposition net, a total that ranks it 16th of the 16 clubs to play in this year's playoffs. Even the Phoenix Coyotes, who lost their first-round contest in four straight games, averaged nearly three shots more per game.
Additionally, the Lightning have allowed 35.5 shots against per game -- the worst total of any club still playing hockey, and 13th of the 16 playoff teams.
Tampa Bay has managed to overcome those figures through a combination of two things -- an incredibly high shooting percentage (13.0 percent, which would easily have led the league this season and represents more than a 30 percent jump from their regular-season rate of 9.2) and sublime goaltending from Roloson. If either of those numbers starts dropping, the Lightning's inability to outshoot their opposition could spell the end of their playoff run.
Vancouver Canucks
This season's Presidents' Trophy winners are a formidable club, leading the NHL during the regular season in both goals for and goals against, and featuring strength at every position, from Hart and Selke candidates up front to a blue line that runs (at least) six deep, and ending with a Vezina-caliber netminder in Roberto Luongo.
Despite their impressive regular-season run, the Canucks have at times looked beatable during the postseason, and while a number of factors could be cited, the most alarming has been the dearth of supporting offense. So far in these playoffs, offense from Vancouver's forward corps has run just four players deep.
In the first round, the Sedins struggled at times and Ryan Kesler's line was consumed with the task of neutralizing Jonathan Toews. In the second round, at times it felt like Kesler alone was propelling the Canucks past the Nashville Predators, as the Sedins struggled to score and nobody else took up the task of producing goals.
In a sport in which production from unsung heroes has become a playoff ritual (Vancouver need look no further than the vanquished Predators' leading scorer, Joel Ward), the Canucks simply haven't gotten it, and both the Sedin line and Ryan Kesler have been shut down at times. This can't continue, and eventually the Canucks need to get some production from depth players like Mason Raymond (one goal), Mikael Samuelsson (one goal) and Chris Higgins (four points) if they want to win hockey's ultimate prize.
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks are a deep, capable team with quality players in all positions. They have offense both up front and on the blue line. They've got a Stanley Cup winner in net who has never lost a playoff series, and it's pretty difficult to find a glaring hole because, frankly, there aren't any.
However, looking across the board, it's difficult to compare Antti Niemi to the other three goaltenders in the conference finals. Roloson has a 0.941 playoff save percentage. Tim Thomas, the likely Vezina winner, isn't far back at 0.937. Even Luongo, who suffered through some bad games against Chicago, has a 0.917 SV percentage. Antti Niemi's save percentage? 0.906.
To be sure, Niemi had a nice run this past season. After a sub-average start to the season (0.899 SV percentage as of Jan. 1), Niemi took off in 2011, posting a 0.929 SV percentage to close out the year and finishing at the 0.920 mark. Yet his numbers last season and in last season's playoffs were average, and it is fair to argue that he is the worst of the four remaining goalies. His performance in this postseason is part of the reason the Sharks have by far the worst goals-against average of the four remaining teams.
A version of this story originally appeared at ESPN Insider .
Jonathan Willis is an author of Hockey Prospectus.
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As Botswana's first underground diamond mine, the Ghaghoo mine has showcased Gem Diamonds' ability to add value to existing assets through technical innovation. By pursuing an underground mining option, the Group achieved significant cost savings, reduced its potential environmental impact and has served to pave the way for a new era of mining in challenging mining conditions (including deposits covered with significant overburden). This point was reinforced by the President of Botswana when he officiated the opening of the Ghaghoo mine in September 2014.
Gem Diamonds is developing Ghaghoo in a phased approach. The first phase is aimed at confirming diamond grades and prices, as well as testing different mining and processing techniques. In subsequent phases, production will be increased as appropriate in a cost effective manner.
The mine is currently in Phase 1 with the capital project complete and commissioning progressing well. As at 31 December 2014, 48 023 tonnes of ore had been treated, with 10 167 carats recovered, including a 20 carat white diamond, a 17 carat white diamond, and a three carat orange diamond (the recovery of which confirms the presence of valuable coloured diamonds in the orebody). After year end, a 35 carat diamond was recovered, which is the largest diamond recovered at Ghaghoo to date. The first tender of 10 167 carats was held in February of 2015, following viewings held in Gaborone and Antwerp and achieved US$210 per carat. As is usual in the development of the marketing of a new mine's production, it will take at least six months of tender sales and the subsequent sale of the polished diamonds by clients, in order for a reliable average price to emerge. As part of the mine's Phase 1 plan, a production rate of approximately 60 000 tonnes per month is expected to be achieved by mid-2015.
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(An initial sale of 10 096 carats took place in Gaborone and Antwerp during February 2015.
As part of the Gem Diamonds commitment to sustainable development and minimising the impact on the environments that we operate in, we undertook an extensive study to analyse the possible impacts on the social and natural environment surrounding the Ghaghoo Diamond Mine.
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You may remember the post in which I wrote a few tips for a newbie runner training for a race . It was inspired when my friend asked the facebook world if she could train for a marathon in a year. My response: absolutely. If this newbie can do it, any newbie can.
Just what is a newbie, though? I use this word often because I feel it best applies to the way I feel in the midst of the healthy living blogs and in my own healthy transformation. I'm a newbie runner, a newbie blogger, a newbie healthy eater.
I believe everyone is a newbie at some point in their lives. It is best described more as a feeling and less as a status: being a newbie means you're not totally sure of the task you're taking on, but your excitement outweighs your fear and you're willing to push forward to obtain your end goal.
I think you should always be a newbie at something, because if you're not experimenting with life, reaching out and grabbing opportunities before they pass you by — you are stagnant. You are a rock. You are dangerously close to becoming a couch potato.
Often, we can start out as a newbie and quit before we reach the goal. Let's face it: being a newbie means always feeling a little uncertain, a little uncomfortable. You have to rely on the fact that your goal (once realized) will be so fulfilling, it will be worth the wait and the effort.
It's often easier to quit.
Don't. Don't ever quit just because you feel like a newbie. Instead, do the opposite: seek out someone you think is more accomplished than you and share your feelings. I bet you doughnuts to dollars they'll say, "oh, I felt like that all the time in the beginning." Why am I so sure of this bet? Because everyone who has accomplished anything has been a newbie.
My subtitle now reads: a blog for the newbie in all of us. I want you to feel this blog is a place you can come and share your experiences and learn from mine as well. I hope you never feel I write to you in a way that is condescending or haughty. Never should you feel I'm sharing something with an air of "I can't believe you didn't know that!".
That's a promise from me to you. One newbie to another.
Now, let's have a group hug and move on to my super exciting eats .
When you walk into the kitchen in the AM and this is staring at you, saying "eat me", you don't ignore it.
You eat one two pieces of "Sam-nana" bread for breakfast. Wash it down with a Green Monster Smoothie , old school style: soymilk, spinach, frozen nanner, PB and protein powder. Oh, yeah.
I used the whole rye bread to sandwich up some tuna, avocado and mustard. The rye has a chewy, almost sourdough-esque quality which complimented the tuna and mustard. Add in some mixed nuts (walnuts, pistachios and almonds), a lil leftover Real Simple mac'n'cheese w/ cauliflower, prunes (? I don't know how those got in there?) and strawberries and BOOM! Lunch fit for a queen.
Pardon me, is that a strawberry or a small apple?
Check out the size of that berry beauty! I gobbled it up shortly after taking the pic.
A funny thing happened this morning, haha. *nervous laughter* I got up at 6am and stumbled to the guest bathroom where my running clothes, shoes and other necessaries awaited me for my 3 mile run. I stared at myself in the mirror for about 2 minutes, blinked, yawned and then crawled back in bed.
As soon as my head hit the pillow, it started to pour outside. Good timing, no?
I'm not scared to run in the rain — when you're training for a race, you need to get over a little wet and a little cold. This morning it just wasn't going to happen, though. I think I'll flipflopswitchswap my 10K schedule days around a little and maybe cross train tonight. 30 Day Shred, anyone? My attitude is as long as I get the mileage in each week, the order doesn't really matter that much. It's fine!
Just keeping accountable!
When was the last time you felt like a newbie? Did you push through or give up?


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Like Tekken Revolution, Soulcalibur: Lost Swords is exclusive to the PlayStation 3 and can be downloaded from the PlayStation Network at no charge. Though superficially a one-on-one fighter mechanically similar to Soulcalibur 5, Lost Swords is a single-player game where players fight their way through typical Soulcalibur battles, earning items which can then be used to customize their chosen character. As in Tekken Revolution, each battle requires that players expend a certain amount of in-game currency, though once this supply runs low, players can either wait for it to gradually refill or shell out real-world cash to speed the process.
To reward those who just can't wait to slice and dice their polygonal foes, Bandai Namco is offering a gratis set of "bonus items" to anyone who plays the game within its first month of release. There's no word on what exactly these bonus items are, but knowing the series it could be anything from new weapons to inexplicable Star Wars tie-ins.
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WASHINGTON -- "It's not only one of the most expressive art forms we have," said Chris Melissinos, curator of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's new and highly anticipated exhibition on video games. "It's also one of the youngest."
And "The Art of Video Games," which opened on Friday, is certainly something new for the Smithsonian.
The public provided input for what was featured in the exhibit. From a pool of 240 games selected by a Smithsonian advisory group, 80 games were chosen by the public. Over the course of five weeks, 119,000 people from 175 different countries voted nearly 3.5 million times.
It was also the first micro-donation campaign the museum has undertaken. If viewers find themselves in a particularly charitable mood after going, they can text their donation from a cell phone.
Now that it's open, gaming newcomers and devoted fans alike can come to the exhibit, which includes five different playable video games, concept art, and yes, even commentary from video game scholars. For those who are able to attend this weekend, there is "Gamefest!," a three-day festival with music, movies and commentary from industry experts.
Even Elizabeth Brouin, a director at the Smithsonian American Art Museum who admitted to being a little unfamiliar with video games, has started to join the fun: "I never thought I'd be downloading 'World of Warcraft' on my computer, but here it is."
Below, check out our slideshow with some highlights.
At the entrance of "The Art of Video Games," viewers are greeted by a 12-foot projection screen with excerpts from most of the 80 games featured. At this particular moment, a shot of the Windows computer game DOOM II can be seen.
This concept art drawn by Bill Petras helps show the beginnings of "World of Warcraft," a hugely popular online game played by millions of people every month. To the left, scenes from the game are displayed to put this sketch into context.
Bethesda, Md.-based Bethesda Softworks has released a number of award-winning games, among them, "Fallout 3." This particular videogame won critical acclaim from the 2009 Game Developers Choice Awards among others. And by popular vote, "Fallout 3" was incorporated into "The Art of Video Games" exhibit. Fans may be excited to look into developers' minds with these sketches.
In the third room of the exhibit, visitors explore the way their favorite hardware is developed. Here, the games chosen reflect more than 3 million votes cast by people around the world. Viewers begin at "Start" and explore all the way to "Next Generation."
This is the piece of hardware that started it all. To those who grew up in the late 1970s and 1980s, the sight of an Atari may spark nostalgic memories. But for younger viewers born after Atari's October 1977 release date, the equipment behind the glass may look decidedly alien.
Each kiosk contains a piece of hardware and four representative games from the platform. For simplicity, genres are broadly called "Action," "Target," "Adventure" and "Tactics." Pictured here is the stand for Windows and PC games.
The computer game "Myst" is perhaps best remembered for its complex cerebral puzzles causing bouts of frustration, punctuated with brief epiphanies. In the background, the glimmer of a smartphone can be seen as another onlooker looks up the answer code to unlock the safe on the screen.
Though the playable games were not chosen by popular vote, few will be disappointed by the inclusion of "Pac-Man." This iconic arcade game was among the first to achieve widespread popularity.
A set of three digital panels shows a series of faces deeply invested in gameplay. The caption reads: "It is in the playing of a video game that it becomes an expression of art."
Inside the exhibit, a scrolling list displays the names of people who have donated to "The Art of Video Games." The size of the name, of course, is proportional to the size of the donation. Sharp-eyed viewers might notice the name "Aperture Science," the name of a fictional science research corporation in the video games "Portal" and "Portal 2."


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Hardcourt bike polo is an emerging sport with teams popping up worldwide. Origins of the modern sport are believed to be Seattle, Washington in the early 2000's. Tournaments are also emerging around the world with the first international tournament held in 2009 in Seattle. I worked closely with the Portland group to design these shoes and Portland themes are embedded throughout the shoe.


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Getting advice on how to accelerate business
Despite past successes, Lee has been frustrated by the economic downturn, as he watches his business decline and takes out personal loans to cover basic operational expenses. Lee decided it would be wise to seek counsel and training from those with seasoned business experience.
Lee is young and is learning many business lessons, some of which, he admits, "come through the school of hard knocks."
Lee had heard of the Small Business Accelerator program through Everett Community College's Corporate and Continuing Education Center from a friend and decided to apply for the 10-month program. He hopes it will help him re-energize his business as he looks to bring on talent that will reduce his personal role in running the business.
Designed for experienced business owners who are seeking to accelerate the growth and profits of their businesses, the Accelerator combines classroom instruction, one-on-one coaching, and networking with other entrepreneurs.
"The program has been a real godsend," Lee said. "I needed to surround myself with other small-business owners who are feeling the same pressures and frustrations that I have been feeling. I needed to experience a sense that I'm not in this alone — or that there is something wrong with me."
Travis Snider, leader of the Accelerator program, said nearly all of the participants have shared the same sentiment concerning the economy. Most, however, have been surprised to discover that they need not fall victim to the economy. Rather, by working smarter and becoming proactive with all of the elements within their control, they can beat bad times by becoming better.
Almost every participant listed internal people problems as an area of great concern, yet few had made the tough decisions to shake up and reshape their work force, Snider said.
At Express Employment Professionals, Lee was facing some of the same issues.
"I've poured my heart, soul and finances into the business and then discovered that I was trying to do it all on my own," he said. "I needed a reality check to help bring me in line with my goals."
Most small-business owners work too hard, Snider said.
"Ultimately they're setting themselves up to experience burnout," he said. "The key to success is counter-intuitive: Work less to experience growth."
Lee agrees. Hiring and retaining the right people is of paramount importance and is something that a staffing agency should be very familiar with. Yes, even a staffing company needs quality staff.
Lee also was struggling with decisions that had more to do with emotion than intellect.
"I've truly enjoyed the one-to-one coaching with Travis that helped me learn the importance of taking confusion and turning it to confidence," he said. "I've benefited greatly from applying a real focus to the issues that need attention. I needed to take ownership and action, rather than wait out a bad economy."
Since his business is a franchise operation, Lee said he has benefited from the support that is supplied by the franchiser. Much of the training and teaching connected with the Small Business Accelerator program reinforced those ideas.
"It's great to know that we're all speaking the same language, and that in my business, I do still have plenty of opportunity — even in a bad economy," Lee said.
Lee senses an economic turnaround coming. Staffing and temp agencies are often used as an economic barometer for hiring shifts. When business was starting its decline in 2007, Express was already losing several major clients. Business was hard to come by, Lee said. But now there are new clients and signs of growth.
"Businesses will often use an agency for staffing needs to test the capacity of their operation," Lee said. "If the new placements are providing a positive return, the companies will often consider hiring as they expand operations."
Lee is not alone in wanting to see his small business grow. What Lee needed was a forum to help him explore key business strategies that would help him see beyond the day-to-day operations and create a vision of what the business may look like in three to five years.
In order to get to that new horizon, a few things will need to happen. The most important ingredient to expand the business, Lee learned, is to surround himself with the talent that takes the burden off his back and spreads the load.
Pat Sisneros is the vice president of College Services at Everett Community College. Juergen Kneifel is an associate faculty member in the EvCC Entrepreneurship program. Please send your comments to entrepreneurship@ everettcc.edu.
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Learn more information about the Small Business Accelerator program at www.everettcc.edu/ accelerator or e-mail Travis Snider at accelerator@ everettcc.edu.
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We salute LT.
We salute LT.
A recent story was printed in the Rockford Register Star about an award received by a Rockford resident from a local business. I feel a little history about him was missing.
Some twenty-five years ago, I had a vision to honor a generation of Americans who gave to their country in a time of great conflict their service and many a great sacrifice. With three other local Vietnam veterans and many other caring volunteers, companies, groups and friends, we built the Vietnam Veterans L Z Peace Memorial at Midway Village to honor sixty-nine men who died from that painful war and to help heal the wounds that touched us all during that time.
As with many things in life, we find special people and their families who hearts are touched by our cause and decided to give of their time and talents. They help us to see the North Star to guide us through troubled waters (and believe me, there were troubled waters!). That man who came to our aid, my aid, and gave us insight and wisdom many years ago was a real solider we call LT. Although not a real lieutenant, we made him an honorary one. For his great commitment and dedication for all those years to us local veterans, we salute you, LT.
Yes, we know him as LT; you know him as Paul Logli.
— Nick Parnello, Vietnam Veteran's Honor Society president, Rockford
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So, I have REALLY bad acne since I have been about 8 weeks pregnant. I had a lady tell me yesterday that I was going to have a girl because girls take your beauty away. This kinda hurt my feelings but it also got me excited because I want a girl! What do you think?? Is it true??
Girls take your beauty away??
Waiting for our first baby boy on July 13, 2010! **Colton Dean**
Ha! I've had acne since I found out I was pregnant and we found out yesterday we're having a boy. So, I'm going with no, it's not true. It's all hormones.
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im not sure cause when i was prego with my little boy i had really bad acne but this go around im not sure what im having yet but i have the most clear face ive ever had, i think it just depends on the pregnancy and the mother.
Amanda married to Allen (June 2008)
Mommy to Blanton (Aug 30,2007)
EDD July 18,2010
A coworker told me that too. She said, girls suck all the beauty out of you and I asked her what she thought I was having and she said, "A Girl!" I did feel a little offended but whatever...we give up a lot for our little ones...I can share a little beauty! :)
Personally, wives tales are fun but not conclusive! Are you finding out what you are having in advance?
I would say no cause iwth DD I had great skin lol
Mommy to Hannah Gabrielle 5-7-04
IVF Miracle Zoey Evelyn 7-7-10 * 5lbs 10oz 18in
I wonder if the lady told her rubbing pig guts on her face will clear it up, she would do it??!
Well I have two girls and one boy.. never had acne with any of them while pregnant... This time around I have bad acne... maybe I'm having an alien.. lol... seriously though if you get acne or not .. it is all how your body is dealing with the hormones.. and every pregnancy is different. Don't they also say that if you have morning sickness you are having a boy or somethin.. well I have NEVER had morning sickness until this pregnancy.. hmmm... dont believe that gender prediction stuff... none of it is true. Wait until you have an ultrasound done if you want to know the sex of your baby.
Tania (27), DH (31), DD1 (7), DD2 (5), DS1 (3)... DS2 Briley Alexander was born July 14, 2010 @8:44am. by c-section weighing 7lbs 6oz and 19in :o)
The only way to truly know what you're having is to do intelligender and consult the chinese gender chart. These are the 2 most accurate ways to determine gender.
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People can be so rude. It's like they are saying you look bad, but disguising it as a prediction about the baby. Sounds like when they say, you must be having twins. Why don't they just come out and say you are fat.
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Redskins tight end Jordan Reed's status for Sunday's game in Oakland remains in some question because of a right leg injury.
The rookie was injured late in the third quarter against the Lions when he caught a pass from Robert Griffin III, then attempted to hurdle Detroit cornerback Bill Bentley. Reed was hit on the right knee/quad by Bentley's helmet.
He did not practice Wednesday.
"It's always hurting," Reed said Thursday of the injury, which is presumably a bruise. "When I bend it, that's when it really starts hurting. It's the front of my quad."
Reed had played a season-high 31 snaps against the Lions before exiting with the injury.
"It's more frustrating that I can't go out there and help the guys and be a part of the team," he said
Asked if he expects to suit up against the Raiders, Reed said he doesn't know yet.
"It's day-to-day right now," he said. "If I feel good tomorrow, I'll be out there tomorrow."
Reed isn't the only Redskins' tight end who is ailing. Fred Davis, who missed last week's game because of an ankle sprain, was limited in practice on Wednesday.


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Marquette players have faith in coach as Williams era begins
No first-year coach had as much self-imposed pressure to get 2009 commitments from impact players this offseason than Marquette's Buzz Williams.
First-year Providence coach Keno Davis is a close second, with six seniors. But the Friars need to get to the NCAA tournament first with this outgoing class to create a consistent winning trend.
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Hear that, college hoops fans? It's the sound of college teams returning to the hardwood, as another season is just around the corner. If North Carolina is the best in the land, who checks in just behind the Tar Heels? Dickie V thinks he knows the answer. Vitale's preseason top 40
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The brake lights and the turn signals work fine. I have checked the fuses and the bulbs and they are both fine. Please help.
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So the running lights are inop front and rear?Also you have power to both sides of the parking light fuse?
That is correct. I have turn signals flashers and brake lights but no running lights. And it just happened all the sudden. There was a minor impact to rear dont know if that has anything to do with it or not. It only dented the bumper did not hit the lights.
So is there power to both sides of you parking light fuse?
I didnt check that I just checked to see that the fuses were not blown there is a seperate fuse for the left and right side. They both look unblown.
You should have power to both sides of fuse number 2 and 3 turn the parking lights on and check for power to both sides of the fuses.
If I dont what could cause that.
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Ok I will check that tomorrow. So I check witha test light where the fuses go into the box? Is there a specific relay for the running/tail lights?
Lets see if there is power across both sides of the fuses first and go from there.
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How to maximize a salary raise at a giant F500 corporation?
I was recently hired into an Associate XXXX position in the technology space and received a base salary of $80,000. This base salary is already around $10,000 higher than what the position typically pays in other cities. Now that I've been at the company for ~5 months and have been kicking ass, performance-wise, my boss told me that he'd like to get me promoted to full on XXXX position at my half-year mark because I'm outperforming my peers, and to a large extent, even Senior XXXX peers. But... [more inside]
Nine months is too short, 21 months is too long. What now?
I'm not receiving a raise after nine months on the job because I haven't yet worked a full calendar year. This is the first I'm hearing of such a stipulation. Should I bring it up to my boss and if so, how? [more inside]
Please re-raise my raise at work
What is the best way to ask for a raise following a recent job promotion after I learned that people in my department at a significantly lower responsibility and title level were granted raises very recently that now put them above me in pay? [more inside]
How far do I chase this pay increase?
Was told by no less than 3 manager types, when I started my new job 4 months ago, that after a month of training and orientation, I should expect a bump in pay. Turns out, they meant other people are to expect the pay increase, not me. [more inside]
Asking for a large raise shortly after receiving a large raise
I've been working for a company for two years. About four months ago, I was offered a very large pay increase. I was told it would be between 25-40%. At the time, I was being paid much below market and the company was having lots of trouble hiring people for my position. Unfortunately, after some internal politics, the company ended up only giving me 20%. [more inside]
I deserve a raise in the new commission-based pay structure.
I earn the store where I work an extra $250,000 over and above the $1,000,000 in gross sales that any other salesperson has previously pulled off. I have accepted a low salary in the past for several different reasons, including shaky health and a related shaky belief in myself, but I have much improved health and much improved self confidence now. And the proof is in the pudding. Even while sick, I have kept business at a high level. [more inside]
How do I tactfully ask what a job pays?
I have a situation where I interviewed for another position within the company where I am employed, I got a positive response and the hiring manager has told me he is going to work through some details with HR before he can give me a definite yes - problem is, I'm still not sure what the new position pays. [more inside]
Company not coming through on promised raise
Eight weeks ago, I was promised a substantial raise by my boss. After a couple weeks, he let me know that it wouldn't be as much as he suggested at first, but that I would still get a raise. Two times, I was promised that the raise would be on my next paycheck, but I still haven't gotten it. I've asked my boss what's up, and he's told me that it's being held up in HR, though I haven't been told why. I've asked HR for a meeting about it, but the person there just ignored my request. I'm very worried that I'm going to get screwed out of the raise because I've heard a lot of stories about this company acting less than honestly with regard to their financial promises. [more inside]
Best practices for raising rates?
I am a freelancer. Please help me understand how to raise my rates. [more inside]
How do I get my boss to take my raise request seriously?
I'm underpaid after a year in my first job after Grad school. I've done great work and my boss is happy, but she won't put me up for a raise. I am in the process of looking for a new job and have an interview, but I'd prefer to stay at this one if she would take my request seriously. What's the best course of action? Snowflakes inside. [more inside]
Can I ask for a raise?
I've worked at my current job for 12 months. I think I've had a great year and have become more valuable to the company. I would like to ask for a raise but I don't know whether this is a reasonable request or how to ask if it is. Career specific details below. [more inside]
Should I formally thank my boss?
I am a hostess at a small, family-owned restaurant. Yesterday, when I got my pay envelope, there was a small note inside indicating that I had gotten a raise (there were no words; it simply showed the hours I had worked multiplied by my new wage). I noted the change, and did not mention it immediately because my boss was not there at the time; I went about my day and forgot about it--until this afternoon. [more inside]
I just got a promotion. Should I have gotten a larger raise?
I work for a local small business. I was just promoted from Assistant Store Manager to Store Manager. The raise that was proposed to me was less than I thought it would be. Is there a standard or accepted percentage? [more inside]
My company is faltering financially. Do I still ask for a raise?
I'm a mid-level thing-maker at a small company (details left intentionally vague to protect the guilty). It was recently revealed at a company meeting that we're faltering financially due to management issues. We'll weather this storm, but it'll take some belt-tightening across the board. My position is secure, but my contract is up in two months. Do I ask for a raise when my contract is renewed? Details below. [more inside]
Do I ask for a raise?
Do I ask for a raise? My long-term contract is being renewed for the second time, and for the second time on the "same terms", i.e. no increase in my hourly rate. I'm torn between asking for a raise because "I should" - my role and responsibilities have expanded greatly over time - and accepting the offer because, well, I'm not going to leave over this and based on my cursory knowledge of similar positions elsewhere I'm still paid competitively. And I don't want to make a fuss. [more inside]
I accepted your offer and work here now. Let's negotiate my salary now!
I started a job several weeks ago and now I think I definitely should've asked for a higher salary. Oops. How soon can I ask for a raise? And how do I broach that subject? I've never had to ask for a raise in my life. Details below. (Sorry the post is quite long because any feedback on how to deal with my specific situation would be great.) [more inside]
How do I ask for a raise now after my performance review?
Our company received salary adjustments at the beginning of the year. Basically what I would consider cost of living adjustments. Maybe mine was slightly higher, but not much. I recently had a performance review but did not ask for the raise I believe I deserve for a couple reasons. Can I do anything about that now? [more inside]
Compensation - what is a good raise %?
I am a young (>5 years out of college) female professional working at a tech company. We are a small company (>200 FTEs) and exist on funding and capital (not public or profitable yet). I am the best performer in my group and a very high performer (top 20% of employees, as told to me by HR and Executives). I just got a raise from $85,000 to $93,000 for a total of a 6% raise. I also got some equity as well. I am happy with my salary (and was happy already), but I honestly have no idea if I should negotiate or ask for more. One on hand I feel pressured to assert myself to exercise negotiation skills, especially as a woman; on the other hand, I am not a very material person, spend very little, and am very happy with my day to day quality of life. I don't really need the money. My question is - is 6% competitive? I know that I am already well paid for a young professional, especially for someone who has not had a lot of experience. I'm pretty happy. I just have no idea what the benchmarks are or what I should be asking for / expecting.
Asking for a Raise?
From some minor checking on a new employee, I have seen a large discrepancy in pay - which is not surprising. Can I ask for a raise? How do I ask for a raise? Will I get fired? Should I just look for new work like I'm already doing? [more inside]
Give me a raise, or I'll walk the plank!
I work for Company A and have an offer from Company B. How do I properly negotiate a raise with Company A? [more inside]
Do you have special advice for getting a raise in a non-profit?
Getting a raise at a non-profit: I have looked online to no avail for any particular advice targeting non-profits. I don't know if there is a different approach to use or not. But there seem to be particular challenges related to this type of organization. For instance, most of my colleagues do it for the love of the cause, myself included, and we are all underpaid and overworked. Also, I am well aware that our organization is struggling financially. [more inside]
Independent contractor - quandary re: asking for/demanding higher fee
I'm technically an independent contractor but essentially an employee without benefits for a small company. How do I renegotiate a higher fee when I've gone over hours on projects these past 6 months ? I am underpaid for the services I provide - my fault for not being more savvy at the start. [more inside]
How can I renegotiate my salary in light of this job posting?
How can I renegotiate my salary in light of this job posting? [more inside]
Tips for getting a big raise at a small company?
Negotiating a large raise at a small company? Can it be done? And other related questions inside. [more inside]
Raise or Call?
I like my job, but I have received a more lucrative offer from another company. How do I get a raise without leaving my company? [more inside]
When you can't have what you want, try to want what you have.
I have two career options to choose from, and neither is the one I want. Help me make the best of the choices I have. [more inside]
Proper etiquette for an unsolicted merit raise
What is proper "thank you" etiquette when given an unsolicited raise based on merit? [more inside]
It's now or never...I think
I am the sole assistant of a personal injury attorney. Like most personal injury attorneys, he makes money only if he wins or settles a case. [more inside]
How to ask for a raise from an invisible boss?
I work as an independent contractor for a very large company. What's the best way to ask for a raise when I have never met my boss? [more inside]
New Raise Buzzkill - I should still get paid more!!
Advice on negotiating a raise when I've just transferred to a new office? [more inside]
How can I decline a raise request, yet still maintain employee morale?
Small business owners: Is it possible to turn down a request for a raise from employees, yet maintain workplace morale? On the flip side, have you been turned down for a raise, but stayed in your position? [more inside]
Raise or Promotion or Both or What?
How do I ask for a raise? Or a re-promotion to a spot I was previously demoted from? Or maybe both? I don't know. Of course there are special details inside. [more inside]
Need money: 14yr old
How can I raise about $1,500 by late January? [more inside]
How do nannies ask for raises?
I need a raise, but I'm a nanny, so this is complicated. [more inside]
Alternative compensation
What are some forms of alternative compensation I could ask for from a very small business in lieu of a raise that will cause us to loose our kids' health insurance due to making too much $$$? [more inside]
2011 Cost of Living Increase for NYC
I am meeting with my boss for my annual review. I have not have a raise almost since I started four years ago. Is there an easy way to determine the NYC cost of living increase for 2011? I've tried to use teh google but no luck. Thanks.
Contemplating the ethics of using a job prospect as leverage with my current employer
Is it bad form or unethical to use a new job prospect as leverage for a raise/promotion at the existing job? [more inside]
When should I ask for a raise?
My company doesn't do yearly reviews so when should I ask for a raise? [more inside]
Got shafted by my company, viz pay raise - what to do next?
Got shafted by my company, viz pay raise - what to do next? [more inside]
I'm undervalued, morale is low and my work is starting to suffer. How do I talk to my boss?
I'm undervalued, morale is low and my work is starting to suffer. How do I talk to my boss? [more inside]
Sign on the dotted line?
Does it make sense to consider contract positions when one has a full-time/permanent job? [more inside]
Should non-commission job have commission pay?
Asking for a friend: Said friend switched positions at his company from a commission-based position to a non-commission based position, but they are not increasing his wages to match those of the others in his department. What are his options? [more inside]
How do I go about getting a promotion?
How do I go about getting a promotion? [more inside]
How to Succeed at Business While Trying Rather a Lot, Actually
How can I prepare for work situations that affect me materially, like salary negotiations, requesting a promotion and/or raise, asking to work on particular projects, etc.? [more inside]
Un-Pimp My Ride!
Is it possibly to raise a Honda Civic that was lowered by the previous owner? [more inside]
Mo money. no problems.
Asking for a raise. How do I backup my request with indisputable facts? [more inside]
How do I use an offer from another company to negotiate a raise from my current one?
How do I use job offer from another company to negotiate a salary increase at my current one? [more inside]
Movin on up
I just got a raise. Yay! So here's my question: how good is it? Will a raise of this size make my life more comfortable? Nitty gritty details (lots of numbers!) inside. [more inside]
My time is worth more than this.
Workfilter: My small company has cut benefits and pay, closed my office and given my peers promotions without raises. They've also taught me everything I know. How loyal should I be to them? [more inside]
When's the best time to ask for a raise?
There have been a lot of shakeups at my work lately, and now they seem to be working themselves out, leaving me with more responsibility. No word yet on more compensation or a title change, so when should I ask for it? [more inside]
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Comedian Jerry Seinfeld finally joined Facebook in late October, and he has more... [AllFacebook]
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This may be a new record. Sunday afternoon, the Twitter account @SeinfeldToday was playfully launched to showcase the strands of nothingness that might preoccupy Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer if their Thursday night NBC show was still on the air. ... [FishbowlLA]
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Cliff Livingston
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|Date of birth
|July 2, 1930
|Place of birth
|Compton, California
|Date of death
|March 13, 2010(aged 79)
|Place of death
|Las Vegas, Nevada
|Career information
|Career history
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|New York Giants
|Minnesota Vikings
|Los Angeles Rams
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Clifford Lyman Livingston (July 2, 1930 – March 13, 2010) was a professional American football linebacker in the National Football League for the New York Giants, the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Rams.[1] He was born in Compton, California and played college football at UCLA.[2]
In 1965 while with the Rams, he and several of his teammates appeared in cameo roles in the Perry Mason episode, "The Case of the 12th Wildcat."
He died at his home in the affluent neighborhood of Southern Highlands in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 13, 2010.
His brother Howie Livingston (1922–1994) also played in the NFL.
- ^ Obituary New York Times, March 29, 2010; page B10.
- ^ Obituary Los Angeles Times, March 26, 2010; page AA6.
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I played Brothers: A Tale of Two sons over a month ago. I sat down on a Saturday afternoon, looking for a break helping my kids cram a month's worth of science project research into a single weekend. I had no clue what kind of experience I was in for. I thought it was just a cutesy game about two brothers, which you control simultaneously, where you spent a few hours overcoming obstacles, got a happy ending, and then forgot about the game forever.
About three hours later I sat, dumbfounded, as the credits rolled. I don't know precisely how to frame what this game is, but I do know there is no other game of any kind or length that had me from the word go and wouldn't release me until it was finished with me rather than I with it. Forgettable it is not.
The question becomes how to describe what makes it so unique and so special. The game, at its core, is horribly manipulative. It's also heartfelt and full of wonder and sad and note perfect. I've put this post off for weeks because I simply do not know how to write about it. I don't know how to do justice to what Starbreeze Studios has concocted.
After the break, I take my best shot in a deeper, rather spoilery dive…