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The Evil Within, the new survival horror game from director Shinji Mikami, will be available in North America on August 26, 2014, and August 29th in Europe.
The Evil Within is a survival horror game that "embodies the meaning of pure survival horror", according to the press release. Based on what I saw at E3 last year, that will probably hold up—although the game admittedly falls back on the all-too familiar trope of starting out in an insane asylum.
You play as detective Sebastian Castellanos, who arrives at said insane asylum and quickly discovers that All is Not Right. It's far too quiet. There's a sea of police cars and no cops to be found outside the asylum. So you do the only sane thing and go in alone to investigate.
You can read more of the gory details—and the game is gory—in my preview from E3 2013.
The Evil Within is being developed by Tango Gameworks and will be published by the fine folks at Bethesda for the PC —and of course the Xbox One, Xbox 360®, PlayStation®4 and Playstation 3. (I had to move 'PC' to front of that list, naturally.)


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As more and more evidence and testimony comes to light, it seems that President Obama and Vice President Biden have not been completely honest about the tragic attacks in Benghazi. Stating for some time after the attack that it was protesters angered about an online video, it seems that was not completely true. While they have begun to admit that it was a coordinated and planned attack by terrorists, they hold on to the claim that they didn't know this, but do the facts add up to their claims.
"We weren't told they wanted more security. We did not know they wanted more security there," said Joe Biden during the Vice Presidential debate, but the evidence doesn't support this claim. It has now come to light that there were multiple requests for more security that went through the State Department that where denied. Saying that they didn't know means either that there is a serious breakdown in communication within our government, or they are trying to hide the truth about knowing in the first place. Either way, it leaves little comfort for many Americans.
It has also become known that intelligence agencies witnessed the attacks live, via security cameras at the consulate, and that the report showed the attacks were planned within twenty-four hours of the event. If this is the case, how could the administration not known about the attacks until recently? Many Americans are now asking why we weren't told sooner and why the administration claimed it was a protest due to an almost unheard of internet video. The original facts didn't really add up to many, and the idea of an attack on the anniversary of 9/11 is something many people expect every year.
With evidence and sworn statements piling up against the administration, it seems the scandal may be brewing just in time for the elections. There is still much speculation as more information is released as to whom in the administration played what role. With even the New York Times reporting similar information on the issue, the outcome of this looks bleak for the Obama White House.

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The final degree audit determines if a student has met all degree requirements and can graduate. The final degree audit cannot be done until all grades have been posted, which usually does not occur until after commencement. When the final audit is done and the auditors have determined that a student has met all of the requirements, a verification e-mail will be sent to the student's umich.edu e-mail account, and the diploma will arrive about a month later. If the auditors determine that a student has not met the requirements, they will immediately send an e-mail to the student's umich.edu account telling the student that she/he is not yet able to graduate, and why. Select FAQs or contact your auditing department (Residential College, Honors, or LSA Academic Auditors).
Prior to graduation, the auditors can provide a letter to students verifying that they are "on track" for graduation, as long as an audit has been done. After degrees have been conferred, you can order official transcripts from the Registrar's Office by clicking on Ordering Transcripts.
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Degrees with distinction are awarded on the basis of rank, which is determined by the cumulative GPAs of the LSA graduates. Students who rank in the top 3% of the class receive a degree with "Highest Distinction," those in the top 10% receive "High Distinction," and those in the top 25% receive "Distinction." Levels of distinction are noted on both the diploma and the transcript. You can find recent distinction ranges here.
Diplomas are mailed to the permanent address provided by students when they apply for graduation on Wolverine Access. They are delivered about 4 weeks after degrees have been conferred. May graduates usually begin to receive their diplomas by the end of June, December graduates by the end of January, and August graduates by the end of September.
The Diploma Office, not the Academic Auditors Office, orders and sends your diploma. It also handles all diploma issues, including name and address changes. Please click on Diploma if you have more questions about your diploma.
Students with a double major receive one diploma, because they are earning only one degree (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Chemistry). Majors and minors are not listed on diplomas unless a student receives Honors in their major through the Honors Program. All majors and minors are listed on the official transcript once the student graduates and the degree is posted.
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A Weird Kind of Normal
According to the equity market, we're back to the pre-Lehman world. Many of the major indexes have fully recovered the losses of the Great Recession.
The Great Recession itself is over as far as official growth data are concerned. Sure, for many people, not least the 10% of Americans who are unemployed, the pain drags on. But for others, particularly people in emerging markets, or commodity-producing countries like Australia or Canada, or those in the U.S. or the U.K. who have debts on which they pay barely any interest but also have steady incomes, times are great. In fact, for some they've never been better.
Bond yields are no longer flagging up deflation. And although bankers may be widely despised, they've once again made their way to the dance floor, gyrating to the tune of fluttering bonus checks.
Yet it's a weird kind of normal.
Many of the enormous economic distortions that led to the credit crunch and subsequent global economic downturn remain in place. China's vast current account surplus–and the U.S.'s commensurate deficit–has barely shifted and could get bigger still if consumption demand picks up in the U.S. next year, as many economists think.
For that matter, there's no resolution in sight to China's hugely unbalanced domestic economy, tilted as it is towards unparalleled rates of domestic investment and forced saving.
Within the U.S. and the U.K., households are almost as highly overleveraged as they were at the peak of the debt binge. The past couple of years of economic pain have barely dented the mountains of borrowing. Meanwhile, corporate earnings have been saved by governments running up the biggest peacetime deficits in their history and by historically low official interest rates.
Investors seem to think these economic absurdities are sustainable, that somehow they'll continue well into the future without any chance of the good times being derailed. Equity prices are now back in heavily overvalued territory, the sort of levels that imply no bumps in the road–never mind burst tires, blown gaskets or skids on oil slicks.
Or maybe they think that somehow enlightened authority–the central banks, governments, Chinese communists–will ensure things muddle along until they're magically resolved.
Or maybe they think they'll find the greater fool when things again take a turn for the worse. Come to think of it, this'd be a great time to pitch equities to retail investors…


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You know what a good tan hides? Stretch marks. You know what being pale emphasizes? Stretch marks. Thanks to the change in seasons, we now have to replace our sunscreen and lather up in Cellex-C High Potency Serum ($110) instead. Hopefully by the time summer 2012 rolls around we'll be toight like a toiger thanks to this magic potion. (Use code AUT15 to save $15 on orders over $100 with this link.)
It's the otherway around, since stretch marks don't tan.
Oh mine do. I even did an experiment this summer by wearing shorts most of my pool dwelling days (felt necessary what with a giant baby growing inside me). And then about a month before my husband came home from an EXTENDED work trip, I ditched the shorts and donned the bikini bottom. My stretch marks blended in with the rest of my tan. Perhaps I have incognito stretch marks.
Mine tan too! I went to Hawaii and forgot to sunscreen my legs one day on the beach and was pleasantly surprised by how well my new tan hid my thigh stretchmarks.
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Vera Wang... The name is synonymous with refined, tasteful femininity. From couture bridal gowns to her eponymous Simply Vera Vera Wang clothing collection at Kohl's (worth a look-see), it's all simple but detailed, and always in style. Her new scent, Vera Wang Anniversary Eau de Parfum ($92), is a fitting tribute to the 20th anniversary of her line. Housed in a sleek glass bottle, this woodsy, modern floral is sure to become a signature scent for many women. We love the way the flowery notes of rose absolute, orange flowers and gardenia contrast with the spicy cedarwood and amber. Sensual, womanly, and classy... Just like Vera Wang.
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It seems as though most people's first reaction to meeting someone and finding out their last name is to immediately "friend" them on Facebook. After the friendship is complete, ladies go straight into your pictures looking for any recurring faces… like your ex-girlfriend. The men go straight into your pictures looking for Spring Break pictures. Both of these are wrong. Facebook is a great social networking tool, but it shouldn't replace good old-fashioned getting to know one another.


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Despite the volumes of content already authored on how to get the most from press releases, there's no disputing that people do still settle for a standard traditional format.
Could it really be that it's a lack of knowledge about what it takes to craft a message that people will pay attention to? Or is it that the human-less automated online tools provide a basic framework for content that people can easily follow without exerting any real effort?
It's no shocker that it's also far easier to continue traveling the same path, to follow what's comfortable and familiar, rather than it is to take a step back to evaluate what's right – or consider what's wrong.
After decades of observing companies in every type of industry imaginable, it remains a fact that many people continue to throw content together about their products or business and call it news.
Where's the consideration for the editor or producer – or blogger - who wields the power to launch a business onto the national scene – or even to a more desired local audience, if that's the target?
It's not unusual for people to spend less time thinking about what is real news than they do to choose for breakfast – and, it's true lost opportunity. In about the time it takes to finish a freshly whipped frappucino, a creative spin can whip up frenzy over a business and its products or services, with an impact that lasts long after the final slurp of frothy wonder has been consumed.
With more options than have ever existed in history, the average small business owner or entrepreneur can become overwhelmed just trying to figure out which direction to go in with their marketing efforts.
Over-thinking can do as much damage as jumping in without a plan; it can immobilize.
Seasoned copywriters debate whether a headline should be the first or the last item to be developed.
For novices, having a headline can help keep them focused - That is, if there's awareness of the elements that comprise a good headline.
Deciding to issue a press release is the first step, and then acting to make that goal a reality is the second.
What separates the average from the excellent? No different from other aspects of life. It can be related to natural talent. It could be time. Experience. Resources.
When would it make sense for one to perform surgery on one's self?
For those who are not specifically trained or when other skill or experience is in short supply, consider whether it's your turn to give the writing part a whirl on your own or to bring in the pros who know what they're doing.
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The FBI has an entire White Collar Crime division within its agency for dealing with scam artists, and this law enforcement agency tries to keep the public educated about common frauds on their official federal website. But on Feb. 2 it was the magazine Forbes doing the scam warning alert. And the highly respected financial publication says the scam you need to worry about right now has to do with your phone, but it can impact your pocketbook later.
The "ring and run" also known as the "dial and disconnect" scam hinges on you being just a little bit curious about receiving a phone call from an area code you don't recognize. In one scenario the caller hangs up before you can answer, trying to prompt you to wonder enough about the caller to ring them back. Bada bing, they've got you.
In another calculated scenario the caller waits until you answer, then gives a muffled response that sounds like someone in distress before they disconnect. They are counting on you being concerned enough you try to reach out to the person by calling them back. And what citizen wouldn't be worried about the welfare of the person on the other end of a call like that? But if the area code is one of the following numbers in either scenario you better not return the call: 473, 649, 809, 876 and 284.
That's because in the case of the 473 area code, the most recent area code scam, you are calling an international number, not a domestic one. And that can cost you up to $20 per minute. The 473 area code is used for three islands--Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinque. And since it uses the same country code (#1) as the United States, it has become a tool used by scam artists looking to make a buck.
Area codes 284, 649, 809 and 876 are other international codes used in the past by this type of criminal. But those aren't the only ones, unfortunately, so you really need to refrain from calling back any number that you don't recognize as a legitimate one from your personal or professional life--especially if they don't bother to leave a message that you know pertains to you.
Common frauds the FBI is warning consumers about at this time include advance fee schemes (like those being perpetrated on sweepstakes winners), letter of credit fraud, the Nigerian letter (aka 419 Fraud), and health insurance fraud, which coincides with the new requirement everyone have health insurance.
The Federal Bureau of Investigations is also warning consumers about redemption fraud, prime bank note scams, as well as the ponzi schemes, identity thefts, and telemarketing fraud that normally dominates their White Collar Crime division's focus.
Scam warning alerts should not have to come from the FBI in order to get the general American public to sit up and take notice. And when a "ring and run" or "dial and disconnect" phone scam can cost you $20 per minute, you might want to really give some thought as to whether to call back that area code caller's number you don't recognize.


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College Hockey:Colgate adds former Niagara coach Sciba as new assistant coach
The Colgate women's team has hired former Niagara head coach Josh Sciba as an assistant coach.
Sciba was the Purple Eagles' head coach last season after spending three seasons as an assistant coach with the program.
"Josh brings a wealth of experience from his time at Niagara University where he spent several years as an assistant as well as the head coach," said Colgate coach Greg Fargo in a statement. "He was a great player at Notre Dame and has earned an outstanding reputation as a coach and recruiter."
Prior to his coaching career, Sciba played in the ECHL for three different teams during the 2007-08 season. He skated at Notre Dame from 2003-07 after two seasons with the U.S. National Team Development Program.
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Under the Electric Sky, image courtesy of Jason "Ohdagyo" Fenmore.
Trevor Groth discovered a home at his first Sundance Film Festival in 1989.
A 17-year-old Salt Lake kid and indie film buff, he instantly became a Sundance fanatic. And now, he's director of programming, working with festival director John Cooper to select films for the fest.
Like his first fest in '89, he says there's something special about this year's selections. "The depth and quality of all of the programs feels unique this year," he says. "I'm as excited about the lineup as I've ever been."
We joined a round-table interview with Groth recently on this year's films:
What sort of trends did you see from this year's films?
"One of them is the power of music, which came out in a number of fiction films and documentaries as well. Music has always played an important role here in Park City and obviously in London, which is a film and music festival, so we always like that interception between film and music.
"Everything from Song One, which is about a woman trying to use music to resuscitate her brother who's in a coma, to Alive Inside, a documentary about a man's crusade to use music in rest homes to help patients with Alzheimer's. Whiplash, our Day One film's about what drives an artist—in this case a drummer. The Fela Kuti documentary (Finding Fela), by Alex Gibney, is on how he used music as a way of getting his politics out there . . .
"Under the Electric Sky, which is about the Electric Daisy Carnival, is half just sort of an experimental documentary about the festival, which is one of the most visceral I have ever seen, and has this thread of what this music means to the people who go to the festival from all different walks of life . . .
"We saw a lot of genre elements in a lot of sections outside Park City at midnight . . . Films like Life After Beth—it's a young love story but with one of the characters as a zombie. Thrillers like Cold in July and The Sleepwalker, which is basically a psychological horror film in the competition."
You mentioned Under the Electric Sky, which is a 3D film. Do you see that as a trend for Sundance going forward?
"If that's the way the filmmakers intended for their film to be seen, we're open to it. We've shown stuff in the past in 3D. We showed U2 3D. We showed Cane Toads: The Conquest, a documentary in 3D. And last year, we had Charlie Victor Romeo in 3D . . . We're seeing more and more submissions [in 3D] each year."
New players are out to acquire films this year, like CNN and Netflix.
"Yeah, there's a bunch of new players here, along with the familiar faces. I think that's a really encouraging sign about the potential for these films to connect with audiences . . . Netflix, they have Mitt and they're releasing it on their platform the second weekend of the festival, which I think is going to be happening more and more in future years."
What trends have you noticed from documentaries this year?
"One of the things we noticed about a lot of documentaries we programmed this year is how character driven they are in the way of getting into issues and subjects, instead of just doing sweeping overviews of an issue. They're sort of looking at a specific entry point to a specific character or subject and then letting the issues unfold around that storytelling in that character's journey."
Do you prefer documentaries that focus on characters instead of just the big picture?
"I prefer the ones that work. In general, I would say those tend to be those [that focus on individual characters to get into big topics]. But then we also have something like Fed Up and Ivory Tower, and those are issue-driven documentaries where I learned so much from each of those and changed the way I look at each of those issues."


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Well, I am chiming in late, but one of my favorite meatball formulas is 1/2 ground pork + 1/2 ground beef, plus a whack of spices. Mix well, roll into little 1" balls. Simmer in boiling water for ten minutes. Serve on wooden skewers with a sauce that complements whatever spices you used. (Guacamole and salsa if you used cumin and chili, for example.) My kids even like these cold in their school lunches(I'm sure being on a stick helps- everything tastes better on a stick!)
Our Costco has started selling coconut oil, so you might check there if you have any in your area.
@ Sabine. The meatballs turned out good - I did use 1/2 beef 1/2 pork, then added Italian spice, salt and pepper, garlic, onion, red and green peppers, eggs, almond meal, beef broth - and topped them with tomato paste mixed with BBQ sauce. I put a bit too much Italian spice - but they were still good. We still have some left over! I think that will be dinner tonight.
Okay last night I made the best meal I think I ever made!!!! I took chicken breast and sliced it thin for stir fry, cooked until almost done then added shrimp. When the juices cooked down I put in some Guy Fieri Pacific Rim sauce (yes - mostly sugar but excellent flavor). Then I made a chutney with cucumbers, onions, cilantro and mango, with salt and pepper. I put the meat in lettuce topped with the chutney and rolled them up!!! YUMMMY......... hubby and I raved that this was as good as ANY meal we've had in a restaurant! I was licking my fingers!!! It was excellent!
But alas....... back up to 187 again today. Up and down - Up and down!!!! GRRR. I need to see 185 on the scale so I know I'm making some progress. I shouldn't complain cuz last week I was bouncing around 191. So........in reality there is progress - not just steady downward progress. I had too much protein and not enough fat yesterday. If I had not eaten the almonds I would have been good on the protein, but that would have also dropped my fat and overall calories! Sheesh -- this is harder than I thought it would be. I'll try again today.
I'm going walking - then I'll have breakfast. There are LOTS of walkers bikers and joggers out this morning!
Not feeling so good......... for the passed 2 nights I've been suffering with a night-time stomach ache and feelings of nausea. Makes it hard to sleep when you're not sure if you're going to vomit or not. Today I had a couple eggs at around noon and a couple hours later I was in the bathroom......... with a REALLY bad stomach ache --- doing what you do in the bathroom when you have a REALLY bad stomach ache....... and I almost vomitted too! UGH! Now I'm really nauseous! Its 6 pm and all I've eated today are those 2 eggs. Hubby just fixed me a nice hot cup of chicken broth. I don't know......... tummy bug? Hope it passes quickly.
There is a tummy bug going around. My neighbor has been sick for two weeks. Her's is accompanied by fever and sore throat/neck. I hope you feel better soon.
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Hugs, Tomi!
Looking to the positive side maybe Q (GP's term) will move downward and the suffering will turn to rejoicing!
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thanks everyone. Still sick. Constant belly ache and frequent trips to the bathroom. UGH....... its going to be a chicken broth day I guess. I won't be going to the family lunch either......... bummer. On the up side - I'm back down to 186 again. @Jenn --- I sure hope this isn't the same 2 week bug that your friend has.......... I don't want to miss 2 weeks of work. But hey if I can only take in broth for 2 weeks I should lose a few pounds!
Yup, probably wise just to give your stomach a rest. Hope you feel better soon.
Thanks for the kind words, Tomi. Yoyoing is something that has always frustrated me, so I tend to stick to decisions once I've made them. Second-guessing myself constantly is just too tiring.
Why don't you just make your butter chicken with bacon fat or coconut oil? Or is there cream or something in there? I've never made it. And start making your own sauces with no sugar or some stevia instead of store-bought ones? Use a little arrowroot powder or tapioca starch to thicken them, and you'll have something healthier AND more delicious. Trust me, there's something about having something totally delicious and knowing that it's good for you at the same time that makes it taste twice as good.
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Primal low: 140.2 (Dec. 3) Goal weight: 135?
Main Primal goal: beating back my CFS enough to function more normally and start writing again
More and more, our life has been governed by specialists, who know too little of what lies outside their province to be able to know enough about what takes place within it.
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Order a few of these Happy Day candles ($11), and you'll always have the perfect little gift on hand when it's time to celebrate life's little accomplishments. Or just keep one on your desk and hope its optimism wears off on you.
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Keeper of the Dream
(This DIK review was written by a reader)
Penelope Williamson
1992, Medieval Romance (1150s Wales)
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The book is set in 12th century Wales, which is being invaded by Henry II of England. Owain, Prince of Gwynedd signs a truce with Henry, thereby swearing fealty to the King, giving up Rhuddlan Castle and surrendering his son and his daughter Arianna as hostages. Raine, "the Black Dragon," the illegitimate son of a Norman nobleman and a fierce warrior, always had his mind set on owning Rhuddlan, but was usually deprived of any possessions due to his ignoble birth. In a tourney organized by the King, he defeats his half brother, their father's pampered favorite, who also wanted Rhuddlan, and wins the castle and Lady Arianna's hand in marriage.
Lady Arianna is no fragile nobelwoman though, but a Welsh seer who fights tooth and nail against marrying the hated Norman bastard. Not only did Raine kill her brother in battle, but she also has had a vision of him about to pierce her heart with his lance. Arianna is determined never to surrender to Raine, and she actually knows how to defend herself. Suffice it to say that on their wedding night, he ends up shedding more blood than she!
What appears to be a conventional arranged marriage plot turns out to be more than just that. The story of Keeper of the Dream is roughly based on old Celtic tales of romance, which often ran to a common theme: a knight sets out on a quest to win a lady's heart. Only her spiritual and physical love can redeem him and give him immortal life. The story is further enhanced by a supernatural element in the form of the Welsh bard Taliesin, an ethereal creature who desperately tries to get Arianna and Raine to love each other, insisting that this is their destiny. His often futile interventions add a humorous twist to the story.
A deeply touching element is provided by Arianna's visions, which reveal to her Raine's childhood suffering and the abuses he has endured. While in the beginning Raine appears to be only a ruthless knight, gradually his gentleness, sense of justice and insecurities are exposed layer for layer until he ends up being an admirable, wonderful hero.
Although Arianna and Raine are constantly at loggerheads in the beginning, their conflict is understandable. Her loyalty to her people collides with his demand for order and fealty on the part of his vassals. Yet there is a lot of tenderness between them, and a blossoming love that both try hard to deny. And there is also a sizzling physical attraction that results in some really hot and memorable love scenes.
One scene is particularly moving: Arianna frees her cousin, who has been imprisoned for rebelling against his liegelord Raine, and he thanks her by dragging her away from her home in a stormswept night. She seeks shelter with her parents. When Raine comes to take her back, he asks her to swear homage to him, which is in itself an honorable act:
"But no woman had ever been asked to swear fealty, for no woman was thought to have honor or pride or any value beyond the use of her womb and the lands she could bring as her dower price. No man had ever taken his wife as a vassal, for she would be not a chattel in his eyes then but his equal in honor. And no man surely would want to look at his woman in such a way.
"No man except this one.
"Tears, hot and salty, rolled down her cheeks and into her mouth, and she didn't care. She looked down at their hands clasped together around the sword hilt - hers small and white, his larger and brown. Flesh pressing against flesh, yet it was more. It seemed as if her blood flowed into him and his into her. She could feel his heart beat within her own breast."
"No man except this one.
"Tears, hot and salty, rolled down her cheeks and into her mouth, and she didn't care. She looked down at their hands clasped together around the sword hilt - hers small and white, his larger and brown. Flesh pressing against flesh, yet it was more. It seemed as if her blood flowed into him and his into her. She could feel his heart beat within her own breast."
Emotional scenes like this one abound in Keeper of the Dream. There is also quite a bit of heartbreak for the characters, which is especially realistic in the face of the time setting. You may have to grab your hankies every now and then, but the tale is saved from becoming too bleak by the element of humor, which is especially apparent in the lovers' witty dialogue. Plenty of action is provided by political intrigue and recurring military conflicts, but Raine and Arianna's relationship always remains the focus of the book.
All these components, together with the beautiful writing and characters that really come to life, make this book so precious to me. In the end I breathed a sigh of relief, as if I had gone on an arduous quest to bring those two star-crossed lovers together against all the odds. Yet I also had a happy smile on my face because they did finally find eternal love. And if you still are not convinced that love will never die, just read the delicious epilogue, and you may change your mind.
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Shame and Telling
Posted 27 May 2006 - 02:53 PM
Rape. Molested. Incest. Abuse. Sexual Assualt.
These have words have such power. From us, they have taken control, safety and power. In replacement, we have been given hurt, anger and shame and we are silenced by it. They have power over our families, our friends, our peers and co-workers, too. These words have the power to them say things like "Are you sure?" or "Why didn't you do this, that or the other thing?" They make them call us liars. They make people we know and trust physically recoil from us, look away or just blush. It's all hurtful, so hurtful that it silences us.
Why do we feel shame? Before we even tell, we are ashamed. This is a society in which sex crimes are unspeakable. When we tell, our feelings about the rape, molestation or incest are influenced by the way the person we trusted enough to tell reacts to us. To those of you who told and received no support, I applaud you. Your search to heal is just heroic, and shows unwavering bravery. To tell takes untold courage. Again, I applaud you in your search to heal despite the shame given you. Rape is not the unspeakable crime; What your friends and families did by silencing you with shame is.
So why DO these people we trust so much look away?
Fear. Thinking that, "Well, rape happens to other people. Not to people I know. If it happened to someone I know, then it can happen to me, and it can't." Therefore, my friend, my daughter, my sister, wasn't raped."
Ignorant. Just fucking ignorant.
Control. Blame is a way to control. We blame our own selves, too don't we? By saying, "Why didn't you, run, scream, fight harder, etc...." our friends, families and peers put the control into our hands. They think..."If she had fought harder she would have gotten away. If she had yelled, someone would have heard her. I would have yelled. I would have gotten away. I would have been heard. This can't happen to me." It's a way for non-survivors to think they actually control their own environments. "The survivor, she didn't. But this can't happen to me." When we blame ourselves, we give control back to ourselves. I should have fought harder. I should have yelled. It's a way to protect our own mistaken belief that we control our own lives. We don't. Shit just happens. Us survivors, we learned that, in one heartbreaking minute.
We don't want that control, do we? Not when the shame comes with it. But people give that control to us, unasked for. And it makes us really ashamed. And silent.
Discomfort-People are generally uncomfortable with discussions about genitals, and when we tell them that our genitals were so horribly abused, they become uncomfortable.
I was mugged, two years ago. Total control was taken from me, by a man with a gun to my face, and I reached into the back pocket of my jeans and gave him money. He walked away. Was I ashamed? No. Did people treat me differently? No. I found sympathy. "What can I do for you?" "Are you okay?" "That must have been scary." This is how people reacted.
Rape is the unspeakable crime because it involves the control of our genitals. Our genitals to be treasured. They are to be worshipped. We do not speak of them.
Seven weeks ago, penis was put into my vagina without my consent.
The reluctance to speak about a crime involving genitals makes what is essentially a horrible mugging more awful for me. I am horrified that this happened and people don't want to hear about it, even though I desperately need to talk about it with those who can help me make sense out of this world. However, people don't talk about these things, so I am quickly and effectively silenced.
I am silent, because their words hurt, because I am afraid of more abuse, because I am afraid of their pain and their reactions.
For those of you, especially those of you who have been more effectively silenced than I have; I am in awe of you. To heal must be incredibly difficult.
Too many women are raped, molested, abused and assaulted because of the silence.
Too many women feel this Collective Shame, because of the silence.
I am going to ask people a favor. Don't be silenced.
Stepping out can be so frightening, but so much can be gained. Sometimes statistics jump into my head and I can't help but think about what would happen if every victim of sexual assault were to simultaneously scream. People would begin, and those who had hadn't been able to acknowledge what has been done to them, would hear, look around, realize that they were not alone and join in. It would be the scream heard across the world and it would be the scream to change the world. No place would be silent, no person on this earth would not hear that scream and the effects of sexual assault would be frighteningly audible and thus undeniable.
That is an unrealistic vision right now, but it is not unrealistic to break the silence on a smaller scale. End the silence at your own pace. Any step is a good step, no matter what it is. These steps are acts of bravery. Stay safe when you take steps. If just reading this was the biggest step you can take, then good for you. You have something to be proud of. If you can, write it. If you can say your word to yourself, say it. If you can say rape, incest molestation to a friend, try it on for size. If you can yell it, like I did last night, yell it. If you can speak out, then do so.
Any step you take, is a step in ending this collective shame and silence, that we all feel. Now that is empowering, to us, the survivors, and to all women.
Posted 01 July 2006 - 10:48 PM
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Posted 26 September 2006 - 04:53 PM
Wow! I recently did speak out, even if only to two of my physicians. One was wonderful, the other...apparantly I caught him a bit off guard. His initial response, I can't repeat here. Although, he did step up to the plate,so to speak. I believe he made my gyne surgery much easier for me. I'm sure he is aware of how he responded and perhaps gave it some thought afterwards. He has been VERY nice and very professional. I'm hoping he didnt tell the rest of his staff, though. I do have my suspicions.
Posted 03 December 2006 - 06:45 PM
I know this is an older thread, but it touched me soooo much I had to reply!
Your words are soooo powerful! Until now, I have only told the "general outline" of what happened to me to a very few people. I have yet to find the courage to let people in my RL know how I feel about it, or how it has effected me. I talk with my T, and the beautiful people here at Pandy, but that is all.
My shame, My guilt, My pain live inside of me, controlling me, trying to drown me. After reading your words (about 1/2 dozen times to get it into my thick skull) I will make it my goal this week to stop hiding, to say the words out loud, and the hell with how it makes others feel! I will do this for ME!
Thank you oh powerful, wise, wonderful, supportive Jes!
Posted 03 December 2006 - 11:53 PM
Thanks for posting this, and i agree with every word
Posted 05 January 2007 - 10:17 AM
Thank you, thank you again Jes!
Much love, Stephanie
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Posted 16 May 2007 - 12:24 AM
Thank you for sharing something so poweful and so personal
Take care, breezy
Posted 16 May 2007 - 11:09 AM
I can only imagine what that day would be like if every victim of sexual assault would scream. I believe you are right, that no place on this earth would be quiet. That it would be heard around the world.
I wish I could scream, I wish I could speak out. I have been quieted for far too long.
Thank you again Jess, it's very powerful to read and feel.
Posted 17 May 2007 - 09:06 AM
You are absolutely right on the money with your post. Silence is the enemy of the survivor.
I am a survivor. My wife is a survivor. I am a therapist who specializes in helping survivors. It's hard to speak out. Its difficult to believe that we won't be hurt, or rejected, or that something terrible won't happen if we speak. But, speaking is part of the process of healing for most of us.
The dragon (my wife's name for the inner shame, anger and torment the survivor feels) flourishes in the darkness of silence. To speak is to take some of his power away and return it to yourself. Be deliberate in your choice to speak. Start with a trusted somebody. But when you can...speak!
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§46.110 Expedited review procedures for certain kinds of research involving no more than minimal risk, and for minor changes in approved research.
(b) An IRB may use the expedited review procedure to review either or both of the following:
(1) some or all of the research appearing on the list and found by the reviewer(s) to involve no more than minimal risk,
(2) minor changes in previously approved research during the period (of one year or less) for which approval is authorized.
Under an expedited review procedure, the review may be carried out by the IRB chairperson or by one or more experienced reviewers designated by the chairperson from among members of the IRB.
(c) Each IRB which uses an expedited review procedure shall adopt a method for keeping all members advised of research proposals which have been approved under the procedure.
§46.111 Criteria for IRB approval of research.
(a) In order to approve research covered by this policy the IRB shall determine that all of the following requirements are satisfied:
(1) Risks to subjects are minimized: (i) By using procedures which are consistent with sound research design and which do not unnecessarily expose subjects to risk, and (ii) whenever appropriate, by using procedures already being performed on the subjects for diagnostic or treatment purposes.
(2) Risks to subjects are reasonable in relation to anticipated benefits, if any, to subjects, and the importance of the knowledge that may reasonably be expected to result. In evaluating risks and benefits, the IRB should consider only those risks and benefits that may result from the research (as distinguished from risks and benefits of therapies subjects would receive even if not participating in the research). The IRB should not consider possible long-range effects of applying knowledge gained in the research (for example, the possible effects of the research on public policy) as among those research risks that fall within the purview of its responsibility.
(3) Selection of subjects is equitable. In making this assessment the IRB should take into account the purposes of the research and the setting in which the research will be conducted and should be particularly cognizant of the special problems of research involving vulnerable populations, such as children, prisoners, pregnant women, mentally disabled persons, or economically or educationally disadvantaged persons.
(4) Informed consent will be sought from each prospective subject or the subject's legally authorized representative, in accordance with, and to the extent required by §46.116.
(5) Informed consent will be appropriately documented, in accordance with, and to the extent required by §46.117.
(6) When appropriate, the research plan makes adequate provision for monitoring the data collected to ensure the safety of subjects.
(7) When appropriate, there are adequate provisions to protect the privacy of subjects and to maintain the confidentiality of data.
(b) When some or all of the subjects are likely to be vulnerable to coercion or undue influence, such as children, prisoners, pregnant women, mentally disabled persons, or economically or educationally disadvantaged persons, additional safeguards have been included in the study to protect the rights and welfare of these subjects.
§46.113 Suspension or termination of IRB approval of research.
An IRB shall have authority to suspend or terminate approval of research that is not being conducted in accordance with the IRB's requirements or that has been associated with unexpected serious harm to subjects.
§46.115 IRB records.
(b) The records required by this policy shall be retained for at least 3 years, and records relating to research which is conducted shall be retained for at least 3 years after completion of the research. All records shall be accessible for inspection…
§46.116 General requirements for informed consent.
(a) Basic elements of informed consent. Except as provided in paragraph (c) or (d) of this section, in seeking informed consent the following information shall be provided to each subject:
(1) A statement that the study involves research, an explanation of the purposes of the research and the expected duration of the subject's participation, a description of the procedures to be followed, and identification of any procedures which are experimental;
(2) A description of any reasonably foreseeable risks or discomforts to the subject;
(3) A description of any benefits to the subject or to others which may reasonably be expected from the research;
(4) A disclosure of appropriate alternative procedures or courses of treatment, if any, that might be advantageous to the subject;
(5) A statement describing the extent, if any, to which confidentiality of records identifying the subject will be maintained;
(6) For research involving more than minimal risk, an explanation as to whether any compensation and an explanation as to whether any medical treatments are available if injury occurs and, if so, what they consist of, or where further information may be obtained;
(7) An explanation of whom to contact for answers to pertinent questions about the research and research subjects' rights, and whom to contact in the event of a research-related injury to the subject; and
(8) A statement that participation is voluntary, refusal to participate will involve no penalty or loss of benefits to which the subject is otherwise entitled, and the subject may discontinue participation at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which the subject is otherwise entitled.
(c) An IRB may approve a consent procedure which does not include, or which alters, some or all of the elements of informed consent set forth above, or waive the requirement to obtain informed consent provided the IRB finds and documents that:
(2) The research could not practicably be carried out without the waiver or alteration.
§46.117 Documentation of informed consent.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, informed consent shall be documented by the use of a written consent form approved by the IRB and signed by the subject or the subject's legally authorized representative. A copy shall be given to the person signing the form.
(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, the consent form may be either of the following:
(1) A written consent document that embodies the elements of informed consent required by §46.116. …
(2) A short form written consent document stating that the elements of informed consent required by §46.116 have been presented orally to the subject or the subject's legally authorized representative. When this method is used, there shall be a witness to the oral presentation. Also, the IRB shall approve a written summary of what is to be said to the subject or the representative. Only the short form itself is to be signed by the subject or the representative. However, the witness shall sign both the short form and a copy of the summary, and the person actually obtaining consent shall sign a copy of the summary. A copy of the summary shall be given to the subject or the representative, in addition to a copy of the short form.
(c) An IRB may waive the requirement for the investigator to obtain a signed consent form for some or all subjects if it finds either:
(1) That the only record linking the subject and the research would be the consent document and the principal risk would be potential harm resulting from a breach of confidentiality. Each subject will be asked whether the subject wants documentation linking the subject with the research, and the subject's wishes will govern; or
(2) That the research presents no more than minimal risk of harm to subjects and involves no procedures for which written consent is normally required outside of the research context.
In cases in which the documentation requirement is waived, the IRB may require the investigator to provide subjects with a written statement regarding the research.


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Every experience in our Private Trip Collection offers the hallmarks B&R's known for with the flexibility of going with your own group and on your own schedule. Simply pick your dates, pack your bags, and go.
Peru Family Vacation
Time Travel
Discover the Incan capital of Cuzco, take in colonial Spanish art and architecture throughout the valley, and of course, explore ancient Incan sites from the fantastic ruins of Pisac to the magnificent Sun Gate at Machu Picchu. Along the way, encounter traditional masters of craft: from Peruvian hat makers to tile makers and charming fabric weavers.
Trip Details
We use premium hotels that are unique expressions of the region. Often they've had a previous life as a monastery or a castle, but in every case they offer an exceptionally comfortable stay.
These are stylish 4-star properties that offer a casual and comfortable stay. Often without a 24-hour concierge or room service, they tend to be smaller family-run hotels that are perfect for the region.
"I can't say I really 'work out,' but I'm in good shape and am relatively active."
"I enjoy a good walk or ride, and feel comfortable while on the move."
"I get moving at least once a week, and don't mind a little sweat."
"I get moving a few times per week and enjoy some exertion."
"I want to feel invigorated each day and going hard is how I like to do that."
The right number of like-minded travellers to make new friends.
Your dates. Your group. Our expertly-designed itinerary.
Tailored to your interests, a bespoke travel experience.
Combines the hallmarks of any B&R itinerary (excellent hotels and beautiful routes) with the freedom of pacing each day exactly the way you like.
Daytime Guided
Throughout the day, a knowledgeable local guide provides insider access and expert tips. At night, you can explore and dine on your own.
24/7 Guided
Our B&R guides are with you throughout, anticipating needs, translating languages, providing advice and—above all—facilitating fun.
8 Days / 7 Nights
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Day by Day
Arrive at the Jorge Chavez International Airport; typically international flights arrive in the late evening. You'll be met by your driver and taken to the Miraflores Park Hotel for the evening and a well deserved rest.
Today we fly to Cusco before driving to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and getting acclimatized to the altitude. Explore Urubamba to get a sense of daily valley life and enjoy dinner at a local family-owned hacienda where you will participate in a traditional offer to mother earth.
We mount up for a ride today on Peruvian Paso horses through Andean villages bordered by the Sacred Valley's snow-covered mountain peaks. You'll have lunch today in Maras and visit the famous salt ponds.
This morning you'll visit the authentic Quechua Andean Community where you'll participate in daily activities, including knitting and other crafts, and walk the crop fields. After lunch we head to the Pisac Archeological site.
Today we board the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu, one of the most spectacular rail journeys in the world, following the Urubamba River through the incredible Canyon of Vilcanota. We'll ascend the Inca trail, visit the impressive "Wiñay Wayna" archeological site and marvel at the Sun Gate as we enter Machu Picchu.
This morning your guide meets you at the hotel to begin a complete guided tour of the Inca citadel. If you're feeling adventurous you can even hike Huayna Picchu Mountain, before having free time to explore the and experience spectacular views of all of Machu Picchu and the valleys and mountains surrounding it.
This morning we visit the bustling and colourful central market before driving to Sacsayhuaman, the ruling palace of the Inca. Later in the morning, your guide will take you to the Chocolate Museum to make your own chocolate and learn about the production process of the cacao, from the seed to the chocolate.
You'll journey back to the airport today by boat then catch your flight to Lima via Cuzco. Depending on your flight home you may need to spend an extra night in Lima.
Miraflores Park Hotel, Lima
Set in one of Lima's most fashionable areas, the Miraflores Park Hotel takes you straight to the heart of all that's best about this great capital city. Renowned for its beautiful garden location beside the Pacific Ocean, it has breathtaking views out to sea. Colonial architecture, superb museums with Inca gold and Pre-Columbian antiquities, and glamorous shops, bars and restaurants are all just moments from the hotel. View hotel website »
Sol y Luna, Sacred Valley
Sol y Luna blends Old World charm with the tranquility of the Sacred Valley. Our hosts, Marie-Helene and Franz, have made Peru their home since the early 1990s. The stylish bungalow-style cottages on this intimate property are all thoughtfully decorated with local ceramics and indigenous woods. The hotel is surrounded by lovely gardens and features a fully equipped spa. View hotel website »
Inkaterra Pueblo Hotel, Machu Picchu
The Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel is located in the town's outskirts. This is a quite unique property, which not only has a beautiful infrastructure built in harmony with nature, but amazing jungle-like gardens where you will find orchids, tea plantations, exotic birds (especially hummingbirds) and other charming surprises. This hotel is the perfect way to enjoy the full Machu Picchu experience. View hotel website »
La Casona Inkaterra, Cuzco
This historic colonial manor house (perhaps the first Spanish construction in Cuzco) is centrally located on an ancient Incan settlement near Cuzo's present-day main square. Eleven spacious suites surround a sumptuous courtyard, where the patina of time is tastefully preserved. Contemporary amenities create the ambience of comfort and exclusivity enjoyed by guests of the hotel. View hotel website »
Activity Level
Our daily walks range in distance from 4 to 10 km (2.5 to 6 mi.), on cobbled city streets, grassy terraced hillsides and along the winding footpaths of Machu Picchu. We travel throughout the Sacred Valley at altitudes between 1,500 and 3,200 m (5,000 to 11,000 ft.). Apart from one challenging walk around Machu Picchu, it's moderate going. You may find, however, that the effect of the altitude will make the walks require more effort than they would at lower elevations. Expect some uneven stairs on our hikes in the ruins as well as some sheer drop offs in places.
Walking Sticks &
Hip Holsters
Included with all walking trips are Leki telescoping walking sticks and custom-made padded hip holsters, which comfortably carry one full half-litre water bottle. And while the walking sticks get "recycled" for use by another B&R traveller, the holsters are yours to keep at trip's end.
What's Included
- All hotel accommodation (Ocean View Junior Suite at Miraflores, Casita Deluxe at Sol Y Luna, Superior Deluxe at Inkaterra, Suite Balcony at La Casona)
- Domestic Flights
- All transfers in private vehicles
- Meals as indicated with wine (as selected by B&R)
- Entrance fees to all sites
- Detailed maps, route suggestions and water bottle
- All special events and private tours
- All transportation from rendezvous to drop-off
- All baggage transportation
- All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel service
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We take pride in choosing guides who are not only exceptional travelling companions, but who'll go far beyond the call of duty to ensure an unforgettable experience.
"Travelling with B&R is what being alive all about. It's action packed and incredibly invigorating with so many personal highlights that it's hard to single out just one."
— Andrew Crowe
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Notes from the Road
In Pictures: My Week in PeruOn my most recent trip to Peru I was completely blown away. I had heard about Machu Picchu and knew a bit about the Inca culture, but seeing the mind-blowing vistas and incredible landscapes up close truly took my breath away. Check out my photos to see for yourself!
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Looking for a Summer Escape to Peru"Traversing through the Andes, on the last portion of the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu comes into view. As I gaze awestruck at the 15th century Inca civilization surrounded by cloud forests and blanketed in a misty fog—I'm speechless. Words can't explain the feeling of seeing this wonder of the world for the first time."
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An Introduction to the IncasThat we know anything at all about the Incas is utterly ironic. Because they had an oral tradition, little is known about the lives of this ancient people.
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It all comes down to this for the MTSU football team.
The Blue Raiders head to Arkansas State on Saturday for the regular season finale and a chance to be crowned Sun Belt Champions with a win. Currently, the team has won five out of its last six contest, but it is been hit with the injury bug.
Several key contributors for the Blue Raider were hurt in last week's thrilling 24-21 win against Troy. Some of those were major including top defensive player junior linebacker Craig Allen, who was taken to Vanderbilt Medical Center with a neck injury. Earlier this week, he had surgery to repair a herniated disk. Also, leading receiver senior Anthony Amos and returner sophomore Reggie Whatley went down with injuries.
MTSU head coach Rick Stockstill said during Tuesday's weekly press conference that Allen went home the day before and is doing fine after surgery. As for Amos and Whatley's situation, he added their status will not be known until later in the week.
It has been an ongoing issue for MTSU with key players going down with season-ending injuries, including senior running back Benny Cunningham, junior cornerback Kenneth Gilstrap, senior wide out Tavarres Jefferson, and several others. However, the coaching staff has been pleased with the way other players have stepped up in their absence, including freshman running back Jordan Parker, who had a 98-yard touchdown run in the Troy win last week, and fellow freshman safety Kevin Byard.
Byard was named SBC Defensive Player of the Week after picking off two passes, including a game winning 77-yard interception return late in the final quarter to seal the win. He also had a forced fumble, a pass breakup, and six tackles against the Trojans.
Overall, the team has been pleased with players stepping in when called upon.
"It's just guys working their behinds off and paying attention during practice," Blue Raider senior defensive end Omar McLendon said. "It's amazing to see all of these players step up."
Saturday's contest against the Red Wolves will decide the defacto SBC champion. Both teams come in with identical 8-3, 6-1 records, and are on current long winning streaks. ASU has won six in the row, but was off last week. While, MTSU has won four in a row, and has not lost since Oct. 20 which was to SEC member Mississippi State.
The Red Wolves have won the last two meetings with the Blue Raiders, but MTSU has a 7-4 mark against ASU since both became charter football members of the SBC in 2001.
MTSU's defense will be tested once again by one of the top quarterbacks in SBC history, ASU senior Ryan Aplin.
In the Nov. 17 victory against Troy, Aplin became the league all-time leading passer with 369 yards passing a couple of weeks ago. His career total is now 10,307 passing yards, which surpassed former Florida Atlantic and current Tennessee Titans single caller Rusty Smith for the top spot. First-year Red Wolves head coach Gus Malzahn said it has been a joy to coach Aplin this season.
"He has had three different head coaches during his time here, and three different offensive systems," Malzahn said during Monday's SBC weekly teleconference. "It's a tribute to him being able to be successful in all three offenses. We do not have a whole lot of seniors, so he has been a true leader for us."
Regardless of what happens on Saturday, it looks like the Blue Raiders record is good enough to get a bowl berth. However, it is up in the air on where it will be spending the holidays.
Experts who cover the sport on a regular basis has MTSU going all over the place. A couple have the Blue Raiders going to the Independence Bowl on Dec. 28 in Louisiana. Some others have the Raiders going to Detroit for the Little Caesars Bowl (formerly Motor City) on Dec. 26. A trip to St. Petersburg on Dec. 21 or Mobile on Jan. 6 are also in the cards for MTSU. Finally, Liberty Bowl officials were in attendance at last week's game in Floyd Stadium. That game will take place on Dec. 31 in Memphis.
However, the team is not thinking about that, instead all it wants is its first outright SBC title in school history. The Blue Raiders shared the SBC title in 2001 and 2006.
"It's big for the program to able to play for the title," Blue Raider junior quarterback Logan Kilgore said on Tuesday. "This is what we work towards every week. Every week we come in here and know that we are one step closer to our first goal. It's now do or die, and we are really excited for the entire program. It's been a team effort and its been a great ride."
Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. inside ASU Stadium in Jonesboro, and it will be shown on ESPN3.com.


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How many times have we witnessed children returned to abusive parents or pets returned to abusive owners? Why are the authorities and courts always more concerned with protecting the rights of wrong doers than the actual victims?
These decisions often end in tragedy as the next investigation is usually a death investigation which then forces the said authorities to take action against the abuser. When are we going to be proactive instead of reactive when it comes to saving the lives of the defenseless?
Recently a story surfaced about a dog named Lacy in Greenville, South Carolina who was kept in a small cage all day and most of the night and barely fed enough for a dog of her breed and size. She was visibly skin and bones. Not only was Lacy the victim of neglect but also her brother Toby who died from this abuse.
Advocate for animals rallied to save Lacy by starting a petition to have her removed from her owner Kimberly Banks. Cheri Teeter of Greenville, SC led the charge on this case and a court hearing was scheduled to decide Lacy's fate on Wednesday March 5th 2014 at the Greenville City Municipal Court.
Although the prosecuting attorney Robert Coler did an excellent job and presented every fact and photo showing Lacy's deplorable, emaciated conditio due to a crowded docket and time constraints the judge did not allow statements referring to Toby's death only photos.
When it came to the defense of Kimberly Banks, Lacy's owner, excuses were given and the facts distorted to rule in her favor. However after all was said and done the judge ruled that Lacy's owner be allowed to keep her dog, pay a $300.00 fine and do a couple weeks of probation. Never at any time did Banks acccept responsibility or even mention love or concern for either of her dogs , not one time did she even say their names. She appeared confused by the witnesses reactions and why they were even there in court.
According to the judge's ruling she rationalized it as Lacy's owner just not knowing any better which is why her dogs were neglected to the point of death. This statement and decision making knocked the wind out of all that were there to fight for Lacy. The judge also blamed the roomates who first went to Lacy's defense for tolerating it longer than they should have.
Cheri Teeter and her team including Carmen Klapper a well known local animal advocate put up a good fight for Lacy and shared all their evidence in court. They did not leave out a single detail on how Lacy and Toby were forced to live in conditions unacceptable for any domestic animal. The judge's decision was not because they did not put up a good fight for Lacy.
According to Teeter the decision will not deter her or others from reporting or fighting for any animal who needs protection and intervention.
As hard as as it is they will respect the courts decision and keep moving forward with ever watchful eyes protecting any defensless, neglected or abused animals. They will keep praying for Lacey to be loved , fed and appreciated in her life .
Cheri Teeter has filed a request for an appeal on this case. To contact the prosecuting attorney and voice your opinion on the case and the need for an appeal please email Robert Coler at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Cherri Teeter closed with the following statement:
"I am requesting that all of you do the same for her and any animal who needs help , they belong to all of us and God did not make any mistakes creating them to dwell with us on this earth .Be Blessed & know that we did all that we could do for Lacey ."
"Not to hurt the creatures brethren is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough. We have a higher mission - to be of service to them wherever they require it." - Saint Francis of Assisi


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Earlier albums in the series covered in part one.
"All Summer Long" gets off to an irresistible start with the ultimate cruising song, "I Get Around" (which also gets a first-ever stereo mix). Other standouts include the title song, "Little Honda," "Wendy," and "Girls on the Beach," while the harmonies on The Mystics' "Hushabye" are superb. There are further nods to summer fun with "Drive-In" and "Don't Back Down," the latter notable for being the band's last surfing song for a while. But the track "Our Favorite Recording Sessions" should've been left to the end of the album, as it breaks up the flow.
"The Beach Boys Today!" is presented in stereo for the first time in its entirety. The group displays a growing maturity on the album, as seen in the trepidation of "When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)," which wonders in the last verse "Will I love my wife/for the rest of my life?" Dennis Wilson delivers two of his best vocals on "Do You Wanna Dance?" and "In the Back of My Mind." The latter is another song that conveys a sense of foreboding, something you also hear on "She Knows Me Too Well," and even the more upbeat "Don't Hurt My Little Sister," while the cover of The Students' "I'm So Young" is a lovely song of yearning disappointment. But there are lush romantic songs for balance, as well as the joyous "Dance, Dance, Dance." Though you have to knock a point off for the supposed "comedy" track, "Bull Session with 'Big Daddy.'"
"Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!)" also makes its stereo debut for the first time in its entirety. It now sounds like a dry run for "Pet Sounds" — "You're So Good to Me" reminiscent of "I'm Waiting for the Day," for example, while the roots of "Good Vibrations" are clearly evident in the opening of "California Girls." Listening to the musical backing of the songs gives you a new appreciation for Brian's skills as an arranger and producer; though a number of the lyrics remain set in the high school milieu (e.g. "Amusement Parks USA," with its maniacal laughs), instrumentally this is as richly textured an album as Brian's best later work. He was ready to make that great leap forward.
But first came the "Beach Boys' Party!" (also making its stereo debut here). It's been called the first "Unplugged"-styled album by a major act, creating what the band's fans might have imagined a real party with the Beach Boys could sound like; a bunch of friends sitting around with their acoustic guitars, engaging in a massive singalong. There's an interesting song selection (three Beatles songs, Dylan's "The Times They Are A-Changin'") and "Barbara Ann" was a hit, but this album is probably best suited as background music for your own party. You'll probably end up singing along too.
Read part one here. The rest of the reissues are covered in part three.


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This section of Eastern Utah offers wonderful geological treasures and recreational opportunities. Fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, water sports, rafting and historical sightseeing are easily accessible. And for golfers, Carbon Country Club is an excellent 18-hole championship public course.
This is dinosaur country. Indeed, more whole skeletons of dinosaurs have been uncovered at Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry than any other site in the world. Nine Mile Canyon, known as the "World's Longest Art Gallery," features thousands of ancient pictograph and petroglyph drawings on canyon walls as well as remnants of Indian dwellings, wildlife viewing, hiking, biking trails and more. Further east, the Green River carves canyons through the desert and provides plenty of opportunities to test your whitewater rafting skills. Goblin Valley State Park is a paradise for photographers and one of Utah's most popular state parks. To the south lies the northern portion of the San Rafael Swell, with wonderful scenic drives and backcountry hiking. To the west are the forested highlands of the Wasatch Plateau with hiking, skiing and mountain biking in a cool alpine setting.
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