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Missing Chicago student Pravin Varughese was found dead on Feb. 18, six days after he went missing. According to Fox2Now, police located Varughese's body in Carbondale. Police say that Varughese may have gotten into an argument with someone before his disappearance last Wednesday night. They are still investigating.
Just after the 19-year-old went missing, his parents offered a $15,000 reward to anyone who had any information that could help locate their son. It's unclear if anyone came forward with any information but police found the teen dead after the use of a helicopter and police dogs.
Missing Chicago student Pravin Varughese was found near Giant City road. Police did not release details about the condition of the body or whether or not they are seeking a suspect in this case. It does sound like this could have been a suicide but nothing has been confirmed at this point.
"On behalf of our Family, we wanted to thank you all for your kind words, endless support and prayers for Pravin. Authorities have confirmed this morning that they have found his body. We ask that you continue to keep Pravin's parents and sisters in your prayers as we go through this difficult time and mourn the loss of a beloved Son Brother, Grandson, Nephew, Cousin, & Friend (sic)," wrote Jiji Abraham on Varughese's Facebook wall.
Missing Chicago student Pravin Varughese was found alone. It's unknown how long his body had been at that particular location.
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I was minding my own business at the L.I. Press when my editor started talking to me about 'drum circles' on Long Island and how it would be cool to cover one for an upcoming story.
I smiled and told him that I was the man for the job. There was only one problem: I didn't know what the hell he was talking about.
After a little reading I learned that a drum circle is a group of people playing hand-drums or another type of percussion in a circle—hence the name. The main purpose of the circle is to share the rhythm with the other participants, creating a unified voice that complements each different drum. I also found out that a drum circle can range in size from a handful of players to circles with thousands of participants.
A quick Google search for "drum circles" and "Long Island" found drum circles are quite popular and have a strong following on L.I. After making a few phone calls and digging up information on the various drum circles that were listed on the website drumcircles.net, I came across a drum circle run by a local man, Marty Regan, that is held every first and third Saturday of each month.
Regan says that drum circles are not ethno-specific, and the beats created within them can consist of many different origins since freestyle drumming is encouraged among participants. According to Regan, drum circles couldn't possibly have a set sound due to drummers of different skill levels playing together.
"While some people may have taken drum classes and have a lot of experience with a specific region's percussion it doesn't mean anything. The drum circle's sound is based on everyone's playing which factors in the 50% of people present at each drum circle that have no training at all," says Regan.
Despite there being experienced drummers at each circle there is also an equal amount of beginning drummers who just play as they please without any set plan, which means the sound is never specific.
After finding a free Saturday I was able to attend one of Regan's drum circles. My girlfriend accompanied me as we made the half-hour drive to Babylon. We pulled into the cozy, worn down parking lot of The Yoga Center on East Main Street and walked towards the welcoming building. Others got out of their cars as we did and brought oddly shaped carrying cases, which were housing all sorts of drums.
Regan collects a $10 fee to cover the expenses of the drum circle. We were led to room with around 30 or so chairs positioned in a circle, flanked by different types of drums. There was a large brown drum with a deeper sound that had to be held up with a stand and was worn at the very center where the color of the drum was fading from beige to white. Another drum had a silvery shine with a skinnier body, which results in a higher pitch when played, and bolts fastened to the top of it around the part you would hit.
Its appearance made me think of what would happen if Frankenstein and an ostrich were to reproduce.
At the front of the room were some spare drums that people brought for those without drums to play called Djembe. Djembe look similar to conga but have one significant difference, a thinner base that allows for a wider range of tones, and best described as a goblet shaped drum.
"Djembe are one of the most commonly used drums in drum circles since they are powerful as well as portable," states Regan.
My girlfriend and I each picked up a Djembe and found two empty seats in the circle. Although our Djembe appeared as though they were hit a few too many times, mine still loyally obeyed my hands once we started playing and I was creating beats on the spot.
After everyone was assembled Regan, an older gentleman of average height with a strong build, most likely from him playing drums his whole life, began playing the drum strapped around his body to begin the drum circle. Since he is the facilitator of the drum circle it is customary for him to start a beat for everyone to play along with. Regan's specialty is in West African percussion so he began the circle with some beats reminiscent of West African music.
The beats were slow and steady and gradually gained momentum as he continued playing. Once everyone listened to his beat for a few minutes they began playing their own to complement his. Although I felt a little intimidated, since I had little to no idea what I was doing, I still tried my best to play along with everyone.
Most people that were part of the circle were either barefoot or wearing socks, an aspect I feel that creates a more natural soothing mood while they are playing in the circle. In addition to leaving their shoes at the door a lot of these people, if not all of them, left their worries there as well.
"One of the main reasons that people come to drum circles is to relieve stress, while other individuals feel that they are a part of something much larger," says Regan.
Businessmen and businesswomen, wearing street clothes instead of their usual professional attire, were among a handful of the attendees who were winding down after a difficult work week. Others were 'Hippies'— they wore tie-dyed shirts and flowery skirts. One person had dreadlocks and a t-shirt, emblazoned with a life-like with a ribcage print.
"Each drum circle is unique. Every person involved contributes something different and each person added to a drum circle changes the experience. You might have the same crowd there one week that you had the previous week and five new people there the next," says Regan.
After playing for a while and feeling as though I wasn't getting any better at hitting the Djembe, Regan came over and gave me a drumming lesson while everyone else continued to play. I closely watched his hands as he demonstrated a short yet entrancing series of beats for me to follow.
Just like my childhood of playing the matching game Simon over and over again, I quickly learned the pattern and came out victorious in the battle with my brain to succeed in drumming. I learned a few beats that I never would've imagined I was capable of playing and it was all thanks to his lesson.
"I get to see people doing something they don't normally feel they can do. Seeing the expression on their faces change when they are successful makes it all worth it," says Regan, who in addition to holding drum circles each first and third Saturday also teaches West African Percussion classes monthly.
As the night went on, the harmony of the circle as a whole was breathtaking. The amount of instruments present was astounding; conga drums, tambourines, cowbells and water jugs just to name a few. I really felt like I was a part of something as I played alongside the other members of the circle.
With each resulting sound as my hands met the Djembe I felt as though I was contributing a small but significant part to our musical masterpiece.
"At the drum circle it's all about expressing yourself both physically and musically. Performing in a drum circle is like dancing in a way, and it's also aerobic," says Vicky O'Brien who has been coming to the Babylon drum circle for over a year.
In addition to the drumming that takes place at a drum circle there is also a significant part played by belly dancers that are a staple at most circles. They contribute to the drum circle by dancing along to the beat of the drummers. They also play their own music, usually with finger cymbals, to add to the overall sound of the circle.
The belly dancers weren't the only ones encouraged to dance however as another member of the circle got up mid-song to dance as he saw fit similar to a spiritual dance you might see at a Pow-wow. With the way he was dancing it appeared as though his whole body was being taken over by a spirit.
"The dances that our members do are created in the moment and are different every time," says Regan.
The music that played around us as we took part in the drum circle created a relaxing environment in which both I and the other members felt we could forget the stressful occurrences that are always present in our day to day lives.
"I just leave satisfied, and it's a good tension release," says O'Brien.
According to her and the other members of the group being part of a drum circle is a far better alternative to other stress relieving activities which may be unhealthy for them or others.
"Hitting a drum to release some stress is a lot better than hitting a person, plus it's legal," commented one of the drum circle participants.
My feelings completely.
For more information on drum circles please visit the Village Music Circles website at: http://www.drumcircle.com/
Drum Circles on Long Island
1st Saturday of Every Month:
The Yoga Center
107 East Main St.(Montauk Highway,Rt 27A)
Babylon, NY 11702
Doors Open 7:30 PM
Cost: $10
Contact Marty Regan at (631) 422-2824
3nd Saturday of Every Month:
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400 Deer Park Rd.
Dix Hills, NY 11746
Doors Open 7:30 PM
Cost: $10
Contact Marty Regan at (631) 422-2824
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46 Railroad Avenue
Sayville, NY 11782
Doors Open 6 PM
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News: No Relief For PCC Baseball
Two games into the South Coast Conference schedule, the Pasadena City College baseball team can't find relief--especially from its bullpen. The Lancers wasted a strong pitching start by sophomore Brian Cuiriz on Thursday as their relief staff coughed up eight runs in an 11-1 loss to East Los Angeles. The game was played at Brookside Park's Jackie Robinson Memorial Field.
Cuiriz retired the first six batters in order, and traded zeros with ELAC starter Shawn Kennedy for the first four innings. Cuiriz (1-2) gave up single runs in the fifth and sixth and then was forced to leave the game in the seventh due to skin abrasions on his pitching fingers that caused him to lose his grip on his right pitching hand.
Up to that point, the letterman had allowed only four hits, but a loss of control resulted in three walks and four hit batsmen. Cuiriz's exit meant the Lancers had to go a maligned bullpen. The Huskies proceeded to score six runs, highlighted by a prodigious grand slam over the left-field fence by outfielder Zachary Ashford, as PCC relievers walked six batters in the inning. ELAC tacked on three more runs in the eighth. The only effective reliever turned out to be reserve third baseman James Cathey, who pitched a scoreless ninth and struck out two batters.
For ELAC (10-5, 2-0 in the SCC), Kennedy threw seven shutout innings, allowed three hits, and struck out seven to record the pitching win while Ashford knocked in seven RBI overall and was 3-for-5.
PCC designated hitter Nick Perez batted 2-for-4 with a double and third baseman Jerry Ponce knocked in the team's only run with a sacrifice fly in the ninth. On defense, centerfielder PJ DeZotell turned an 8-2 double play in the sixth inning as he gunned a laser throw on the fly to waiting catcher Jason Clark.
On Tuesday night in the SCC opener, ELAC scored 11 runs in the seventh inning and posted a 15-1 win over the visiting Lancers. PCC starter Jason Marquez was locked in an early pitching duel with Roman Davalos as the game was scoreless through four innings. Marquez ended up striking out eight in 5-2/3 innings, allowing just three hits, two earned runs, while walking six.
In the seventh, everything unraveled for the Lancers as three relievers allowed eight hits, three walks and 11 Huskies crossed the plate.
Just as it did on Thursday, PCC waited until the ninth to score its run as Nick Perez tripled and was brought in on an RBI single by Steven San Miguel. DeZotell batted 2-for-4 for the Lancers.
Pasadena is in the midst of a 6-game losing streak that has dropped the team's overall record to 3-10. The team batting average fell below .200 (.199) after Thursday's defeat. DeZotell, a freshman who was the SoCal Player of the Week in the opening week of the season, leads the team with a .327 average and 10 RBI along with stellar defense. Cuiriz has been the team's top pitcher with a 4.37 ERA in a team-high 22-2/3 innings of work.
On Feb. 22 in an 8-1 loss to Rio Hondo at JR Field, starter Zach Britt was the victim of a two-out error in the first inning that led to seven unearned runs. DeZotell was 2-for-4 with a double and catcher Jason Clark hit an RBI double for PCC's lone run in the fourth. RHC shortstop Jesus Caporal had a banner 5-for-6 hitting performance.
On Feb. 20 at Grossmont, the Lancers lost a slugfest, 15-8. Third baseman Eric Grajeda batted 4-for-5 with a double to lead a 13-hit attack. Leftfielder Jimmy Cramer was 2-for-4, including a double, second baseman Kai Nakamura was 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI, and DH John Sevilla hit 2-for-4 with two RBI.
On Feb. 19 at Rio Hondo, the Lancers rallied for four runs in the ninth to send it into extra innings, took a 1-run lead in the top of the 10th and ended up on the short end of a 9-8 loss. Clark hit a two-out, 2-run double to tie it 8-8. A PCC error resulted in the Roadrunners winning in the bottom of the 10th. Grajeda was 2-for-5 with a double.
PCC will try to get back on the win board Saturday, Mar. 8 when it closes its 3-game series at East LA in a 12 noon first pitch.
[Photo--Jerry Ponce lines a sacrifice fly to left for PCC's only run in an 11-1 loss against East Los Angeles at Jackie Robinson Memorial Field Thursday, image by Richard Quinton, sports information photographer.]
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Counseling Services at Sindecuse Health Center offers several groups open to current Western Michigan University students. Most groups meet weekly and are open to new participants. Call Counseling Services at (269) 387-1850 if you are interested in participating. You may have a brief pre-screening appointment with a counselor prior to participation in groups that are not drop-in.
Groups offered beginning in fall 2015 include:
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Also part of the announcement, and the one that probably caused the most discussion especially with partners, was around Acadia. As Chuck Hollis says:
"One of the key areas I believe that Acadia (as part of VCE) is different than HP's and IBM's approach is motivation. Acadia is all about enablement of the partner ecosystem, and not competing with it."
There are organizations, large ones, that want to work direct with the company providing them services. EMC has plenty of enterprise accounts that only have EMC staff on the floor doing the work. They have Cisco SEs there doing initial deployments…same with VMware. But what happens when they do a full large-scale virtualization initiative? You end up with multiple vendors at the table and a lot more work. That's where Acadia comes in. One note worth mentioning by Chad Sakac here is that, if you notice, Acadia is always referenced as EMC and Cisco, along with VMware technology. It's really an EMC/Cisco joint venture. The idea there is to not compete with the VMware partners out in the world..even though VMware has their own internal professional services, but I digress. It's a way for organizations to get direct consulting from EMC and Cisco. It's pretty obvious to most people that EMC and Cisco are working together more and more every day…this is just another way.
So partners (me included), don't be worried. Even better, we should be happy. All of the intellectual property that Acadia develops and builds will be shared with partners.
So, in the end what we get is an even tighter working group with more information shared. Even if your organization isn't large enough to benefit from the pre-built Vblocks you'll still benefit from the work that goes in to them and the documentation around them. You'll benefit from the interoperability testing that goes in to those solutions. It's a win for everyone.


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General Information
What are the AoSaai?
The AoSaai are a large group of sentient beings that inhabit the Earth. They are capable of shape shifting between a dragon form and a human form, and mimicking sounds. The race is widely known for their bright colors and wide variety in appearances in their patterns, hair, horns, and even in their facial features. AoSaai live among humans, work jobs, and own property.
Variety of AoSaai:
AoSaai come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. Thanks to this diversity if the individuals of the species, each and every one of them are different from one another. These differences can be seen in the AoSaai's facial shape, their subspecies, hairstyle, colors, markings, and even in their body type. With so much variation between individuals, the diversity of the species only grows even further.
Facial Class:
One of the biggest factors of diversity in the AoSaai race is the Facial Class of the individual. But, what is Facial Class? Facial Class refers to one of the five different face shapes that an AoSaai can have in their dragon forms. The shape of the face in this form determines the attractiveness of the individual as well as the rarity. Individuals with the secondary (B) type faces are much rarer than the primary (A) type faces, and are much less attractive and have been said to have "impure" bloodlines. This is, of course, not true… but individuals who take pride in their Facial Class would have you believe otherwise. Below is a list of the five facial classes with short descriptions of their appearance and rarity.
Class A: Male
This is the most common of all the Facial Classes, and is only held by natural male AoSaai. The face is rigid, with harsh angles on the chin, lower jaw, and the muzzle. It is the most defined shape, and is recognized by the large bump on the snout up near the eyes.
Class B: Male
This Facial Class is considered uncommon, as it is still pretty abundant in natural born male AoSaai. It is similar in appearance to the Class A males, with the exception of the nose bump and the harsh angles. They also have a slightly longer, more sloped snout.
Class A: Female
The Class A female Facial Class is the most abundant in natural born females. Typically, you won't find much else in females. The face is much narrower, and less rigid than the Class A: Male facial shape, the eyes more slender, and over all a more 'feminine' look.
Class B: Female
This is a rare facial class for females, and only a small handful of AoSaai females have this facial shape. It has a sloped muzzle and is just a little bit thicker than the Class A: Female face. Class B: Female is also seen in individuals who have had surgery from a male facial shape to a female shape.
Out of all the knowledge of the AoSaai species, the number of known AoSaai subspecies is by far the most outstanding feature of the race. Every subspecies is different in their own way, and has adapted to individual lifestyles. Some of the subspecies are quite common and can be found nearly anywhere on Earth, while other subspecies are completely rare and very difficult to come across. Some subspecies are even exclusive only to other planets inhabited by the AoSaai. This is one of the biggest factors of diversity of the species, and below is a list of all the known subspecies of AoSaai… with a short description and rarity rating. They are grouped based upon rarity.
Common Subspecies:
· Common AoSaai:
Common AoSaai are the basic version of all AoSaai subspecies. They are the single most abundant subspecies and can be found on every planet that AoSaai can be found on. They are average size for the collective of subspecies, and can live nearly everywhere.
· Polar AoSaai:
Polar AoSaai are fairly abundant, though not quite as abundant as the Common AoSaai. The Polar AoSaai is slightly larger than Common AoSaai, and has a thicker body type in most cases. They are recognized by the thick fur on their chest, legs and tail; as well as the large body size. While they are more suited to live in colder regions, they can be found nearly everywhere on Earth.
· Tailless AoSaai:
The Tailless AoSaai is similar in numbers to the Polar AoSaai. They are rather abundant, but not as abundant as the Common AoSaai. Tailless AoSaai, as the name suggests, do not have tails, and instead, have a thick 'pom-pom' like tuft of fur growing from the place where the tail would be. They are similar in size and shape to the Common AoSaai, perhaps just a slight bit smaller. They can be found anywhere on Earth.
· Crested AoSaai:
Crested AoSaai are borderline between common and uncommon in their rarity, as they are not quite as abundant as the other common subspecies. Crested AoSaai are named after the crests of fur on the sides of their lower jaw and on their sides. They are a slightly thicker, but similar in size counterpart of the Common AoSaai. They can be found anywhere on Earth.
Uncommon Subspecies:
· Luminous AoSaai:
Luminous AoSaai are fairly uncommon, even for uncommon breeds of AoSaai. They are named after bioluminescent pigments in the skin and eyes that makes the body glow faintly. It is mainly used as a display thanks to the subspecies typical nocturnal tendencies. Normally it is only one color on the body that glows, but some rare cases may have more than one glowing color. They are also recognized for the 'shaven' look on the undersides of their tails and their smaller size. They are well suited for moderate to warm climates.
· Vampire AoSaai:
Vampire AoSaai are one of the more unusual subspecies of AoSaai. Like the Luminous AoSaai, they are fairly nocturnal thanks to having sensitive eyes. This subspecies is easily recognized by its long, wispy tail, which resembles that of a horse tail, and the long fangs that often times protrude from the upper lip. They are capable of living off a liquid-only diet. They are about average in terms of size and body shape when compared to a Common AoSaai. Vampire AoSaai can live anywhere on Earth.
· Sand AoSaai:
Sand AoSaai are fairly illusive for an uncommon breed of AoSaai, thanks to their limited locations. They are easily recognized by their thin faces and bodies, shorter fur, and most of all, their feather like tails. The subspecies is actually more of a cousin to the AoSaai, and nearly a species of their own. They are slightly smaller than Common AoSaai and much lighter in build. They have larger feet as well. Sand AoSaai are more suited to live in extreme hot such as deserts or coastal regions.
· Short Tail:
The Short Tail AoSaai is said to have come from a genetic defect in Common AoSaai, and are one of the rarest of the uncommon breeds with a very low chance of happening in breeding. They are named after their short, bald tails. Other than this, they are nearly identical to Common AoSaai in size and shape. Short Tails are typically very hardy, however. They can be found nearly anywhere on Earth.
· Grass/Long Ear AoSaai: NEW!
This is a more recent AoSaai subspecies to be discovered, but they are rather abundant for an uncommon breed. Similarly to the Sand AoSaai, the Grass or Long Ear AoSaai are more of a distant cousin to the AoSaai subspecies, and have been considered their own species. They have shorter legs and a more compact build than Common AoSaai, though a similar appearance. The fur placement on the back of the legs and tail, as well as along the back is different than what has been seen in most AoSaai on Earth. Another strange difference is the lack of a long dew claw on the hind legs, which you find on every AoSaai subspecies except for this one. This subspecies is massive compared to the others, and can reach up to 12 feet at the shoulders, as opposed to the 8 feet average AoSaai can reach. They can be found anywhere on Earth.
Rare AoSaai:
· Northern AoSaai:
Not to be confused with Polar AoSaai, Northern AoSaai are the smallest of the AoSaai subspecies, and are one of the rarest breeds of them all. They are a migrating subspecies, the only one known to migrate during the winter months to keep in the cooler climates. They are most easily recognized by their small size and the thick fur that covers their neck, chest and tails. They have very short tails that are similar to 'fox' or 'cat' tails. They are only found in colder climates, and are typically nomadic.
· Tropical AoSaai:
Tropical AoSaai are one of the most vibrant and beautiful of the AoSaai subspecies. They are known for their vivid colors, complex patterns, and their dual-type fur. They are the only AoSaai subspecies that can have three different colors in their fur thanks to a secondary, tougher type of fur that grows underneath their normal fur. They can live primarily anywhere but tend to stick to tropical areas.
· Royal AoSaai:
Royal AoSaai are the 'purebreds' of the AoSaai race, and only a small handful of them exist on Earth. They have slender builds, but are similar in height to Common AoSaai. They have fluffy, fur covered necks, and bald tails with a small tuft near the tip. The bigger the tuft, the more attractive the individual is. Royal AoSaai are usually located in civilized areas, and restrict themselves to very small communities of others. They have extremely rare genes and typically do not happen in breeding.
Exclusive AoSaai:
· Pure AoSaai:
This subspecies is a byproduct of human interference in breeding. They are born completely bald, with frail horns and claws. Over time the horns fall off of the head and the area seals up. They have geometric markings, and are only able to have a few colors on the body thanks to the tampering. Pure AoSaai tend to stick to small towns or clean areas thanks to how frail and vulnerable they are.
· Bull AoSaai:
Bull AoSaai are another cousin to the AoSaai species, rather than a subspecies. They are massive compared to the others, nearly 9 to 10 feet tall at the shoulders. They are covered in short, but thick fur, have a thin, bald, whip like tail, and are covered in tough armor plates on the arms, legs, and face. They do not originate from Earth, so there are not many who choose to live on the planet. They are aggressive by nature and one of the most intelligent of the subspecies.
· Hybrid AoSaai:
Hybrid AoSaai are not actually a subspecies, rather, they are a grouping of several freak accidents in breeding. Hybrid AoSaai occur one in every six or so million individuals when two different subspecies genes mix to create a hybrid between the two. This is a very rare case, and can happen between any two subspecies. Most often, Hybrid AoSaai are out casted, and are unable to reproduce. In the rare event that a Hybrid AoSaai produces offspring, the offspring will not be Hybrids themselves.
Size and Age:
The average AoSaai can live to be around 130 years old depending on the health and lifestyle of the individual, though most do not live past this age. Some AoSaai have been known to live far beyond 150 years old, though it is not quite common for this to happen. Most individuals will live to be around 100 to 110 years old. They age similarly to humans, reaching maturity around 18 years of age. Because of this they often times are raised similarly to humans. AoSaai in the Civil and Milita castes will often times send their children to school, and follow human ages depending on where they live.
Size is difficult to average for AoSaai because of the diversity in the different subspecies, but the average height for most breeds in dragon form is around 8 feet tall at the shoulders. The smaller subspecies average at 5.5 to 7 feet tall at the shoulder, and the larger subspecies can go anywhere between 9 and 12 feet tall at the shoulders. The smallest adult AoSaai on record was 3.6 feet tall at the shoulders. The largest AoSaai was nearly 13 feet tall at the shoulders. Despite their height in dragon form, all AoSaai average out between 5 and 7 feet tall in human form.
Civil Status Caste:
The AoSaai who live on Earth go by a caste system, also known as Civil Status. All AoSaai belong to one of three different castes based upon where the individual lives and what they do. It dictates who has permissions to do what among human kind, and is incredibly important to the species.
Civil Status: Wild AoSaai
AoSaai that are classified as 'Wild' AoSaai are individuals who do not live in civilized areas, work jobs, or participate in schools. They tend to live in small groups out in the wilds, wherever they see fit, and form tight communities with other AoSaai, similar to tribes. They are unable to vote, purchase property, or join the military without converting to one of the other castes beforehand. Children in this caste are not permitted to join public schools.
Civil Status: Civil AoSaai
Civil AoSaai are the billions of individuals that live among humans in cities and neighborhoods. They own property, work jobs, go to school, and are able to switch their caste to join the military. Civil AoSaai have the most permission of any civil status class, and are the most privileged. They are also the most abundant.
Civil Status: Milita AoSaai
AoSaai in the military, police force, or any type of government job are considered 'Milita' AoSaai. Similarly to Civil AoSaai, they are able to own property, work jobs, go to school, vote, etc. However, they are granted an optional permission to be on military base grounds… but may be sent out at any time to do military work. They all receive basic military training before being brought into this class. No individual is born into this class, and it must be earned.
Body Colors:
The body of an AoSaai can come in any set of colors, ranging from brilliant whites and light grays, all the way to black. White and cream colors are most common for AoSaai, but typically have brighter or more vivid markings. Even the base colors can be bright. There is next to no limit to the coloration on the body of an AoSaai, and they can have anywhere from two to eight or so different colors on the body.
Eye Colors:
The eyes of an AoSaai are ALWAYS yellow, blue, or green. While they come in many different shades of these three colors, you will never see them in any other color unless the individual is blind (white eye with a light blue pupil and iris) or albino (pale pink eye with a red pupil and darker pink iris). Special contacts can be worn to change eye color.
Fur Colors:
AoSaai are known for their dual-tone fur, which is always two different colors; one near the roots of the hair, and the other at the tips. The fur can be any two colors, but it is always two colors with the fade between them. Some speckling or striping may happen in rare cases, but it is usually pretty minimal. In cases of the Tropical AoSaai, they have two sets of fur. The primary set, which is colored normally with the dual-tone fur, and the secondary set of fur which is solidly colored. This gives the Tropical AoSaai three total colors in the fur.
Horn and Claw Colors:
The horns and claws on an AoSaai can be any color so long as they are both the same color as one another. This is the color of the 'external bone' material, excluding the teeth and skeleton, which are white. The horns and claws can only be one solid color, but can be seen bleached, dyed, or painted in some individuals.
Inner Ear and Tongue Colors:
The inner ear and tongue of an AoSaai is always the same, solid color. This color is always similar to a color on the body, but may be darker or lighter depending on the individual. For example: An AoSaai with a green marking on the body may have a green color for the insides of the ears or on the tongue. No stripes, fades, or speckles!
AoSaai can have markings of any size and any shape on the body. Some AoSaai only have a few simple markings, while others may have complicated patterns covering the entire body. Markings can be any sort of geometric or natural marking so long as they are not 'symbols' or words. (For example, having a biohazard symbol for a marking is a big fat no.) Most markings are a solid color, and are 'hard' or linear. Some markings may have a slight gradient to them, but it is fairly uncommon. AoSaai can have one to seven different marking colors on the body; though most commonly is three or four.
Human Forms:
All AoSaai are born capable of shifting between their primary forms (dragon forms) and their secondary forms, which are called human forms. The human form of an AoSaai is a bi-pedal, plantigrade being that resembles a human being. Each human form varies based upon the individual, but all AoSaai in human forms retain their ears, horns, fur, colors, markings, and their tails. Most AoSaai in the Civil and Milita civil status castes will remain in this form for the majority of their lives. It does not cost the individual any energy to keep this form, nor does it cause them any pain. Transitioning between the two forms however can be excruciating for anyone who is inexperienced or does not shift too often. The process can take anywhere from a few seconds to days on end.
Vocal Imitations:
Like their ability to shift forms, AoSaai are born capable of superb mimicry. AoSaai have highly developed vocal cords which allow all of them to be able to repeat noises, sounds, and voices that humans cannot. Individuals can use this to develop a voice or accent, while some may use it purely for fun and enjoyment. They can mimic anything from voices and animal calls to chainsaws, car alarms, and musical instruments. Some have even managed to duplicate multiple sounds at once, though it is rather difficult.
Young AoSaai:
All AoSaai are born live from the mother between a male and female AoSaai. Infants are born pale, with no markings or coloration what so ever. Their horns and claws are small, soft nubs when they are born, and their fur is soft, and a solid color. At 6 months of age, the fur color will develop into it's two colors. At 8 months, the horns and claws begin to harden and grow. After the first year, the infants colors and markings come in fully.
The Common, Uncommon, and Rare AoSaai subspecies are OPEN with the exception of the Grass/Long Ear AoSaai! You may not make them, or any of the Exclusive AoSaai subspecies!
AoSaai were created January 2011 by Holly "Mill" Rathbone (mommamill)
AoSaai are copyright to Holly "Mill" Rathbone 2014


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Forecasters are calling 2014 the year of mobile commerce—but have wineries made the leap? Study results being presented at the Oregon Wine Industry Symposium in Portland, Ore., next month may reveal some answers.
Linfield College instructors Dr. Sharon Wagner, business department chair, and Dr. Lisa Weidman, an assistant professor of mass communications, recently studied social media use by wineries. The researchers looked at how wineries connect with current and prospective customers, focusing on an analysis of online content and the response of "fans" of the wineries and their brands.
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The director of the Southern Oregon Wine Institute at Umpqua Community College was recently featured in one of the nation's leading wine trade publications.(Read Full Article)
Although it's based in an area with employment challenges, Chris Lake says this program is continuing to grow, creating opportunities for graduates.
Lake finds that a majority of his students want to start their own vineyard. "When I ask people, "What do you want to do with this?" maybe about 40% of them say, "I want to get a job working for a wine maker around here." The other 60% of them tend to ...
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A Linfield College student will get hands-on experience working with the Oregon Wine History Archive (OWHA) at Linfield, thanks to a grant from the Erath Family Foundation.
The grant, renewable annually, establishes the Erath Internship and provides funding for a student internship for an academic year, including full time during the summer, to continue work on the OWHA at Linfield.
"This grant represents one more important step in Linfield's partnership with the Oregon wine industry," said Linfield President Thomas L. Hellie. "We are proud and very grateful for the support and endorsement of the Erath Foundation Board."
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How to get past the velvet rope at Miami Swimwear Fashion Week
The runways aren't for everyone.
The marathon of fashion shows centered on swimsuits rolls into Miami Beach again this month with thousands of swimwear manufacturers, buyers, designers, stylists, models and reporters. All of them are in town for a series of events under the umbrella of what is loosely called Miami Swim Week.
The fashion week is really three different events. There's the business-oriented SwimShow trade show at the Miami Beach Convention Center; the luxe-boutique market Salon Allure at the W South Beach hotel and the designer runway extravaganzas of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim at The Raleigh Hotel.
And unofficially there are satellite events sprinkled throughout South Beach nightclubs, restaurants and hotels, much of it generally "industry-only" runway shows, product launches and after parties.
No personal invite = no getting pass the velvet ropes.
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July 18-20 - "Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach SWIM" opens up catwalk shows to the general public featuring designers such as locals Liliana Montoya and Nikki Poulos (the Delray Beach-based designer who appeared on NBC's "Fashion Star"). The shows will be in a large tent set up at Collins Park between 21st and 22nd Streets on Collins Avenue (the same location as the Summer Sample Sale Miami Beach listed below). For a detailed schedule or to RSVP for the shows, go to Funkshion.com.
July 18 – "Splashion 2012″ will return this year at LIV Nightclub with free cocktails; beauty treatments; pop band Kulture Shock and a fashion show of summer trends with local and national swimwear brands. Hosted by Miami Magazine, the event is from 8 to 11 p.m. at LIV Fontainebleau Miami Beach at 4441 Collins Avenue (must be 21 or over). RSVP ModernLuxury.com/splashion.
July 18 - "Ready, Set, Swim…Presented by Miinto.com" – an evening of swimwear, shopping and spa services – will take place in Miami's Design District at Emena Spa from 7 to 10 p.m. The event is hosted by website divas Kelly Saks of Kelly's Kloset and Lori Riviere of Shortcuts To Fabulous with summer cocktails; pop-up shop with swimwear and accessories; mini-spa treatments and a fashion show by Miinto.com. Emena Spa is in the Buena Vista Building at 180 N.E. 39th Street, Suite 223 in downtown Miami. RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.com.
July 20 - "Out of the Blue" swimwear fashion show with fashion stylist Chanell Fair and Stilo at Chalk Lounge, 1234 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach. Doors open at 8 p.m. (open bar before 9 p.m.). RSVP to http://outoftheblueswimshow-miamiswimweek.eventbrite.com/.
July 20 – Lila Nikole Rivera will debut her spring/summer 2013 Lila Nikole Collection at the newly-opened Bamboo Miami from 8 to 11 p.m. (the runway show starts at 9:30 p.m.). The evening will include performances from Red Bull Stage artists Bonnie Beats and DJ Rob Dinero. It's a perfect fit since Rivera's line was inspired by the Ultra Music Festival. Bamboo Miami is at 550 Washington Avenue. RSVP to email@example.com.
July 21-22 – "The Salon Allure Designer Sample Sale" offers locals first-dibs on luxury-label swimwear at discounts up to 50% off both days from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. All of the net profits will benefit the Miami Children's Hospital Foundation, which is why the event is chaired by Miami heavy-hitters such as big-baller philanthropist Tracy Wilson Mourning, accessories designer Lisa Pliner and style blogger Ginger Harris. The sale takes place in the South Ballroom in the Perry South Beach, 2377 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. For more information, go to Facebook.com/salonalluredesignersamplesale.
July 22 – "Summer Sample Sale Miami Beach's" annual pop-up shopping lounge will feature more than 20 contemporary designers of resortwear, swimwear, lingerie and accessories from noon to 8 p.m. The space will include live music, a Real Sorbet truck, a braid bar by BLO Midtowna nd sponsored booths giving out free samples. Also straight off the runway and sold at discounted prices, the Red Dress Collection by designers Oscar de la Renta, Donna Karan, Nicole Miller, Gustavo Cadile, Angel Sanchez, Silvia Tcherassi, Diego Binetti, Victoria Lopez Castro, Fisico by Cristina Ferrari, Ever After, Koam Designs, Sarahi House of Fashion, Custo Barcelona, LAVUK and Carlo Carrizosa. The Red Dress Collection organizers will be donating all of the proceeds to benefit American Heart Association. Be sure to check out the free yoga class Sunday from 11 a.m. to noon courtesy of Green Monkey. The lounge will be in Collins Park, 21st and Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. For more information, go to Facebook.com/funkshionfw.


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Local Gems Poetry Press is a small Long Island based poetry press dedicated to spreading poetry through performance and the written word. Local Gems believes that poetry is the voice of the people, and as the sister organization of the Bards Initiative, believes that poetry can be used to make a difference.
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Bards Annual is the Annual Publication of the Bards Initiative. The Bards Initiative is a poetry project dedicated to connecting poetry communities, while promoting the writing and performance of poetry. A multi-purpose poetry project, the Initiative provides avenues for poets to share their work and encourages the use of poetry for social change. In addition, the Initiative aims to make use of modern technologies to help spread, encourage, and inspire poetry, particularly in the younger generations. It is the core belief of the Bards Initiative that poetry is the voice of the people and can be used to help create a sense of sharing and community. Pick up your copy today on Lulu.


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If you're in Atlantic City looking for a great Valentine's Day meal this Friday, look no further than the Trump Taj Mahal. Several of their incomparable restaurants are offering special Valentine's Day dining experiences and/or special pricing. One of them is sure to be just right for you and your special Valentine.
Il Mulino New York is your traditional, white table cloth, Old New York Italian hangout. If you love vintage New York dining, you will absolutely adore Il Mulino New York. Choose from a wide range of Italian classic dishes and have your food and wine served by tuxedo-clad waiters. How romantic is that? For Valentine's Day, Il Mulino New York is offering a four-course prix fixe menu for $85. You can also get all the regular scrumptious offerings on their à la carte menu. Hours are from 5 to 11 p.m. To make your reservation, call 609-449-6006.
Il Mulino Trattoria serves the traditional Italian cuisine of the Abruzzi region of Italy, all prepared from original recipes. You can enjoy a quick bite, lunch with friends or a full dinner. There is a lounge area for relaxing with friends, along with two flat screen TVs and a bar. It's a great place for any informal gathering. For Valentine's Day, Il Mulino is offering a four-course prix fixe menu for $65. You can also get all the regular offerings on their à la carte menu. Hours are from 5 to 11 p.m. To make your reservation, call 609-449-6004.
If you're looking for the perfect steak, Robert's Steakhouse is offering a special Valentine's Day menu. How about Filet Mignon with Lobster Steak, Deep Red Wine and Asian Coulis? Or maybe you're yearning for lobster? Robert's offers a 3.5 pound Maine Lobster for two, stuffed with crab meat and served with drawn butter, French beans and celeriac gratin. Do you yearn for an extra special dessert? How about Red Velvet Cake with Chocolate Sauce and Chocolate Sorbet?
Robert's offers the finest food, but it also offers an ambiance just perfect for lovers. Relax on the plush seating and gaze lovingly into the fire at the gourmet lounge while indulging in luxury cocktails before and/or after your special meal. To top it off, there will be entertainment by acclaimed vocalist Beth Tinnon Solo from 8 p.m. to close.
To make your reservation for a Valentine's Day you won't soon forget, call 1-866-500-ROBERTS. You can get more information at the web site HERE.
Trump Taj Mahal is conveniently located at 1000 Boardwalk (at Virginia Ave.) in Atlantic City. You can check out all the dining experiences available HERE or give them a call at 609-449-1000. When you call, ask about room specials. There's no better way to finish off your Valentine's Day celebration than with a romantic stay in one of the Taj's beautiful rooms.
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In 1954, I had the opportunity to enjoy Lake Mirror for the first time. I was a Tiger ballplayer spring training in Lakeland for the first time. Tantalizing young gals from the area invited many ballplayers to enjoy the moonlight from the banks of the lake. Ah! Those were fond memories, if you know what I mean.
There are millions of fond memories by hundreds of thousands of persons for various reasons over the years concerning Lake Mirror Park, especially in recent years. We area residents want to maintain this wonderful meeting area constantly restoring it and preserving its attraction.
Ford Heacock, of Heacock Insurance and Investment, also chairman of the Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival, along with many friends are instituting a new program this year beginning with the kick-off luncheon Friday, Oct. 18.
Plan to enjoy this special occasion with a tax-deductible donation of $100 and hear Wayne Cherry, Honorary Chairman of this year's Lake Mirror Classic speak. Or, you can donate any amount of money to this nonprofit fund providing for the future preservation and restoration of Historic Lake Mirror in downtown Lakeland.
No, 1954 won't roll around again but preserving the memories would certainly be worth it.
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Germans have been warned not to eat cucumbers until tests identify the source of a deadly E.coli outbreak that has killed 10 and spread across Europe.
It is thought contaminated cucumbers were imported from Spain, but further tests are being carried out.
Several hundred people have been infected with Hemolytic-uremic Syndrome (HUS), which causes kidney problems.
With cases reported in Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands and the UK, Germany is set to hold crisis talks later.
One woman was taken to hospital in Poland on Monday and said to be in a serious condition after returning from a trip to the northern German city of Hamburg, where more than 450 cases have been reported.
On Sunday, authorities in the Czech Republic and Austria took some Spanish-grown cucumbers off shop shelves amid contamination fears.
Czech officials said contaminated cucumbers may also have been exported to Hungary and Luxembourg.
Suspicion has fallen on organic cucumbers from Spain imported by Germany but then re-exported to other European countries, or exported directly by Spain.
Two Spanish greenhouses identified as sources for the outbreak have been closed and are currently under investigation to see whether the outbreak originated there or elsewhere, said an EU spokesman.
HUS often occurs after a gastrointestinal infection with E.coli.
Contagious cucumbers?
The Sweden-based European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has called the outbreak "one of the largest described of HUS worldwide and the largest ever reported in Germany".
As German media reported the number of people infected had risen to 1,200, Health Minister Daniel Bahr was preparing to hold emergency talks with Consumer Affairs Minister Ilse Aigner and regional state representatives to discuss the outbreak, officials said.
Meanwhile, the head of the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), Germany's national disease institute, has warned people to avoid eating raw cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce.
But RKI President Reinhard Burger said the source of the contamination had not yet been clearly identified, AFP reported.
The outbreak has baffled scientists because whereas HUS normally affects children under the age of five, in this instance nearly 90% are adults and two-thirds are women, says the BBC's Stephen Evans in Berlin.
One possibility is that they became infected after eating food for what they thought were health reasons, adds our correspondent.
The DNA of the bacterium is to be analysed later to try to find ways of catching it early in people infected by it.
The sickness is not directly contagious but it can be transferred between people if an infected person prepares food for others.
The German authorities warn that the source may still be active and that means there is a possibility of the outbreak getting worse.
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There is good reason why foodies still flock to Wah Kee Big Prawn Noodles after all these years. The eldest son of Wah Kee's boss is one of them. "He comes by every morning without fail at 7:30am for breakfast. He refuses to eat the prawn noodles cooked by anyone else besides his papa!" says Mr Lau Hock Wah, a tanned sinewy man who has been dishing out the scrumptious noodle dish for over 40 years.
Tucked away in Pek Kio Market, Wah Kee's set up is clean, modest and unassuming, much like Wah Kee's owners. Mrs Lau, the other half who serves, might seem curt when taking orders, but you'll understand why when you see the lunchtime hordes: office crowds, nearby residents, staff from Tan Tock Seng Hospital—even a celebrity or two. Combine springy noodles, crunchy lard bits, juicy prawns—and not least, a rich, flavourful broth—and you've got the answer for the noodles' rave reviews. 'Sometimes we get advance orders over the phone for bulk orders of 10 – 20 packets,' says Mrs Lau. Little wonder the noodles sell out by 2pm.
Tell us about the history of Wah Kee Big Prawn Noodles.
We started out selling prawn noodles in 1968 at Rangoon Road. We only came to Pek Kio in 1997. Before that we were at the old Farrer Park Hawker Centre—the older customers still remember us from then. The recipe was from my father, and we adapted it by adding the big prawns later on. We introduced the da sia (large prawns) in 1983. They were so much cheaper then. Now, because there are so many more stalls selling big prawn noodles, prices have gone up to $23 per kg. There are only eight pieces of these prawns per kilo, but even then they sometimes get sold out!
What is the secret for Wah Kee's success?
There's no secret, really. What's important is that the noodles are fresh and cheap.
Are your customers less willing to buy the larger portions when times are bad?
We still get orders for the $10 prawn noodles, especially from the businessmen who come with their friends or clients. They must make an impression, so they will usually order the $10 portion which comes with the XL prawns (Mr Lau shows us the XL prawns that are the length of his palm) and is served in a mini wok. But the $3 bowl still sells the most because it is affordable.
Have you met any famous personalities at your stall?
We don't know all their names but we've recognized celebrities from Taiwan, Hong Kong and Japan. We've had some local celebrities like Channel 8 host Guo Liang, Gurmit Singh and Michelle Chia (the Laus' prawn noodles were featured in the local series Our Makan Places in 2008) visit our stall. The last well known face we who came by our stall was ex-Taiwan president Chen Shui Bian's lawyer.
What is the most expensive order you've taken?
We once served a customer a $40 bowl of prawn noodles that came with five large prawns.
What makes your soup so flavourful and fragrant?
The soup has to be boiled for two hours for it to get the full flavour—that's why we start at 5am on days the stall is open. The prawn head is also important. We boil the soup with the prawn head for the flavour and the colour. The ingredients in the soup are worth over $60!
What are your plans for Wah Kee after you retire?
Most likely my sons will take over. I have two sons, one is 42 and the other is 39. Both of them know the recipe and how to cook the noodles. I've taught them over the years. But we won't be retiring soon. My sons are still busy running their own businesses. The older son is running a successful car polishing business in Bukit Timah. Also, as long as we are still healthy and happy we will keep on running the business.
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My laboratory focus on the cys-LT-mediated signaling pathways and their role in asthma and allergic diseases that would help us devise potential therapeutic strategies. Cys-LTs comprises of LTC4, LTD4, LTE4, that are potent bronchoconstrictors and powerful inducers of vascular leakage, causing all the symptoms observed during asthma and inflammatory responses like wheezing, coughing and mucous production. High levels of cys-LTs are observed in fluids from patients with asthma after challenge with allergens, making these candidates attractive targets for the therapy of asthma. Drugs that block cys-LT synthesis or their receptors are currently being used in the therapy of asthma. However these drugs mainly target only two players of this pathway, LTC4 and LTD4, but not LTE4. My research demonstrated that signal transduction by LTE4 is unique from that of LTC4 or LTD4 (upstream intermediates) and that it has a distinctive role in inflammation. Recently, using a mouse asthma model system, we identified a third CysLT3 receptor activated by LTE4.
My current research mainly focuses on
1) Understanding the molecular mechanisms by which LTE4 induces pulmonary inflammation with special emphasis on targeting LTE4 as a therapy for asthma and other inflammatory disorders.
2) Identifying the novel cys-LT receptors and study their interaction with the prostaglandin receptors in mediating pulmonary inflammation
3) Elucidating the inhibitory/ enhancing function of these receptors on one another.
4) Investigating the role of putative LTE4 receptor in cardiovascular diseases
To achieve the above goals, my laboratory has expertise with cutting edge cell and molecular biological techniques as well as knock-out mouse models. In future, we would like to extend our studies to studying the receptor-ligand interactions using NMR spectroscopy to identify novel molecular targets down-stream of LTE4 receptor(s). These studies help us in better understanding and treatment strategies for asthma other than the conventional steroids that have lot of side effects.
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Ringwraiths, also known as Nazgûl or Black Riders, are minifigures from The Lord of the Rings released in May 2012.
The Ringwraiths wear a black hood and a tattered cloak. They have a blank black head, and a black torso which printing has a robe design. The back of their torso features a continuation of his robe printing. Their legs, arms, and hands are also coloured in black.
The Ringwraiths were originally nine kings of Men, tempted one by one by the Dark Lord Sauron using his One Ring over their nine rings, through betrayal, greed, suppression, or alliance. They resided in the cursed fortress of Minas Morgul ruled by the first Nazgûl, the Witch-king of Angmar. They were assigned to hunt down Frodo Baggins and reclaim the One Ring for their master Sauron. They tracked Frodo, Aragorn and company across the Shire, finally finding them at Weathertop where Aragorn defeated them using fire. However, not before the Witch-king stabbed Frodo with a cursed Morgul blade. Arwen, the daughter of Elrond, then took the fading Frodo to Rivendell to be saved be her father, and the Nazgûl steeds were swept away by the waters of Bruinen. After this the Nazgûl reverted to riding the dragon-like Fell Beasts. The Witch-king was later defeated by Éowyn at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields as justice for killing King Théoden. Khamùl and the other remaining seven Nazgul were killed when the Ring was destroyed, caught in the fire storm of Mount Doom.
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- Gollum's actor Andy Serkis provided the uncredited voice for the Ringwraith as well as The Witch-King. In addition, Serkis also played Ulysses Klaue in Avengers: Age of Ultron and Snoke in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.