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Poll: Which skins/mods/levels would you like to see?
Well? I've heard alot of people asking for a chewie skin, and I was going to do a JO style remake of Higher Ground (a JK level I made a while ago)... So what kinds of skins/mods/levels would you like to see made after the SDK comes out?
I'll keep a running list here so people won't make double posts:
- Chewbacca
- Darth Maul (done, no?)
- Darth Vader
- Dark Kyle (also done, no?)
- Anakin (ep2)
- Jango/Boba Fett
- JK1 darkjedi (Yun, Sariss, Jerec, Boc)
- Mace Windu
- Obi-wan
- Yoda
- Corran Horn, Kyp Durran, other EU chars.
- Twi'lek
- Mon Calamari
- Emperor's Royal Guard
- Battle Droid
- Other Ep1 models
- Amidala, Gungan, etc.
- Han, Mara, Leia, etc.
- Gammorean Guard
- Leia in slave/bounty hunter outfits :p
- Admiral Thrawn
- Barkeeper from Nar Cantina
- Jabba the Hutt (haha)
- Amidala
- Emperor Palpatine
- Admiral Piett
- IG-88, Dengar, 4-LOM, other bounty hunters.
- Exar Kun
- Admiral Daala
- Quarren
- Aqualish
- Nein Nunb
- Wedge Antilles
- James Bond
- Kenny (dear god no..)
- Superman
- Leia's kids (jaina jacen anakin
- Sam & Max
- Indiana Jones
- Sy Snoodles
- Snowtrooper (w/ cape)
- The Grim Fandango characters
- Jawas
- Spacetrooper
- Darktrooper
- Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru
- Monkey Island group
- Hammerhead (Ithorian)
- Duel of the Fates
- Ewok Village
- Mos Eisley (and Cantina)
- Tatooine
- Jabba's Palace
- Canyon Oasis
- Jawa Sandcrawler
- Better Bespin/Death Star levels (remakes)
- Coruscant
- Endor (forest/shield base/etc)
- Star Destroyer (remakes)
- Massassi Temple (inside)
- Vong Ship (EU books)
- Hoth
- Hadley's Hope colony from Aliens
- Imperial building/prison/research facility (as if we're not going to get any of these :p)
- Sith swamp/temple levels like the ones in mots
- Sacrifice Chamber (More Vong stuff)
- Executor (Vader's flagship)
- Sarlacc
- More duel levels.. saber, nf, long catwalks.
- Jedi High School (shudder)
- The Battle Arena from AotC
- The Death Star hanger where Obi Wan dies.
- Shield Generator Bunker
- Pod Race Arena from TPM
- Naboo Palace
- I would love to see a Multiplayer level that makes good use of the force powers (like SP) For example. A level that has a special area that only people w/ certain force powers allocated can get to. ie. A high platform that leads to a certain weapon. This can only be reached by people with full force jump. An area that you have to use full force push to break through and get something else. An area where you have tu pull some lever with force pull in order to access another area. etc.
- Valley of the Jedi
- Yoda's Swamp (please.. not like the one made for JK)
- A Duel level in the rain (awesome idea)
- Kashyyyk (wookie homeworld)
- Vortex (the musical Glass tower that Leia crashed into in the thrawn trilogy)
- Lower levels of Coruscant
- Myrykr (no force powers)
- a Mon Cal capital ship
- New Republic senate chamber
- Gungan city (good for the Jar-Jar slaughter mod)
- Naboo city
- "A sabreur's version of the Jedi Master game type (all players get sabres only, one double-blade for Master; call the mode Sith Lord and give Lord all Dark powers, all others restricted to light?)"
- "An emperor mod where the emperor has very damaging lightning, but all other force powers are weak. Maybe this is just stupid :) "
- "Slay the Gungan's map! Tons and tons of Gungans running around like morons saying stupid things like "You say people gonna die??". You'll need some good sound files of Jar Jar as well as a nice rewarding death scream."
- New Jedi Order mod
- New saber colors
- Coop/Teamwork mods
- Port of DF/JK
- Coop mod
- "Maybe a bounty-hunter mod? One player is a bounty-hunter armed with nice guns, and all other players only have pistols. Only the hunter scores points, and the guy that kills him takes his place."
- Clone wars
- Blas-Tech DL44
- E-Web
- Force pike
- Force axe
- Vibroblade
- Rebel Alliance blaster (From the beginning of ANH)
- Boba Fett Gun
- Tusken long rifle
- Gaffi sticks (no bantha traks needed)
- "Hold-out" blaster
- Dual lightsabers (with animations)
- Akimbo pistols
How about some good Jedi/Dark Jedi skins? How about any Jedish skins? Heh, the game seems to lack them.
i'd like to see a map for the last part of episode 1 when obi wan, qui gonn, and darth maul were fighting. plus all the laser doors, and the around pit room, hehehe :D
I'd like to see an Ewok village. It may sound stupid but I think it would be nice, with the catwalks and some platforms... some huts... could have a nice atmosphere.
Like to see Mos Eisley too. The sand, the saloon, more sand... maybe some banthas standing around for atmosphere.
definately need to have : darth maul, darth vader, anakin ep2, jango and boba fett, models and a dark luke skin for luke...
/me gives a big :thumbsup: to Jedith on the eps 1 map.
I think alot of people want to see eps1 like jedi's too and of course alot of people would like to see the freezing chamber done over with a working switch and freeze. I would like to see a CTF map with a Tattoine like setting. Skins for me...hmmm...I would like to see JK 1's models redone for this one..like Yun, Jerec and Sariss.
an updated canyon oasis?
I'd like to see somebody make a Mace Windu model, I also second a Mos Eisley level with all the "colorful" locals, I think the level would more fun if it was SP though and not MP, but thats just my opinion.
I was very impressed with your Canyon River lvl in JK1.
jedi in general would be better, and i second pretty much everything everyone else has said already. for a map id like to see jaba the hutts lair from return of the jedi. for a model, actually its not a character model but id like to see a double edged saber. the only reason i dont think id like it however is because im sure everyone would start using it. and what about an obie wan skin? finaly, it would be cool to see a levitating yoda ( the only reason to levitate him is because hes too short otherwise.) i always thought it would be cool to see yoda using a saber in some way.
ill stop here cause i could go on all day.
one quick thought: mos eisley would be awesome liek someone said and also there was a level made for dark forces 2 that was the jawas big driving thing from the first star wars, that level was done well.
Skins/Models: DARTH VADER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Levels: Mos Eisley + Cantina
More Single Player levels!
The Ewok Village? everytime someone tries to make that into any Star Wars game, it ends up looking like Kelethin out of EverQuest! Heck, the only time they got the ewok village right was when someone make Kelethin for Unreal Tournament - that looked like it =P weird irony, huh?
The first post has been updated. Great ideas, everyone. Keep 'em coming.
obi-wan skin from episode 1 or 2. also a level of of the last scene of episode 1. be so much fun to be obi-wan (or qui-gon or darth maul) and be part of the entire last battle. anakin skin would be great too. oh yeah, how about a level of that scene from the trailer for episode 2 where the jedi are surronded by droids. be great you and a handful of jedi against thousands of droids that can be cut like butter.
i guess that thing i mentioned was a sand crawler. this was a great idea for a thread. even if you dont use all of these ideas its a great list to have for map makers and skinners. oh and i cant believe i forgot this one: the jedi academy from sp outcast. it was fun dueling in there during sp.
I have a long running relationship with the quake engine, and I've been doing a lot of stuff in the Q3 engine, and I can't wait to get down and dirty with Jedit (well that's what I'd call it if I was Raven :D).
I got a 4 months summer vacation coming up, and I need a project or two to work on so I don't go ca-wazy, and I'm thinking the MP levels for JO could use a major overhauling in general...
Personally I've always been in love with Cloud City, the architecture, the atmosphere, the lighting, everything is juuust right. So I might go for that, as I find the current ffa_bespin to be less than adequate (well I find a lot of the levels in JO to be less than adequate, but the duels more than make up for that ;)).
Either that or a proper deathstar map, because the one that's in there now is pretty boring...
A Coruscant duel level would kick ass, maybe place it on a landing platform or two or between two buildings with walkways and platforms that you could force jump inbetween.
The problem with maps like Coruscant and Cloud City though, is that to give them the right atmosphere you need them to be open and have the right view over the cities, and making that'll be a b*tch. But I know that there's a lot of 3D Star Wars sites out there, maybe they could supply the models and someone just has to put it all together and render out a 360 environ. map... I'll get right on that...
As a quick note, I hope that the updated GtkRadiant and accompanying compile tools will be ported to JO, because the lighting in a lot of the maps (Bespin again...) is horrible!
Primarily though, I hope that people will make up their own locations, of course keeping within the spirit of Star Wars, but the possibilities are practically endless! After all, we've seen most of those locations before, and although it would be cool to fight in them, I'm just as anxious to see new exciting places.
But add Coruscant and a Cloud City remake on there. And maybe above a lava stream :D (but maybe we should wait till after E3 to make sure it gets juuust right).
Now we just need confirmation from Raven that the SDK will be released within a day or two... (no, there's no rumor floating around about that, so don't ask).
My favorite map in JK/MOTS will have to be the bespin map... the platform, carb freeze chamber, and everything... I was very disappointed with the pathetic on they stuck in JO... I'm working on one right now, but I'm kind of affraid that I won't be able to convert it to JO... I'm using Radiant :(
As for skins, Vader is a must. So's the Fetts, and I'd love a Corran Horn skin... Kyp Durron, NJO style... older... and a twilek w/ animated braintails would be really neat. Just all the cool jedi in general need to be done... JO was really lacking in skins and mp maps... and that's my humble opinion ;)
Mod Request...
Ok, so we all want Jedi skins and more levels and we all have great ideas... but us admins could really use an Admin Mod. Something similar to admin mod for CS. There may allready be one, and I would be interested in hearing about it if there was. I'd try to do it myself, but I don't have the time. I barely have enough time to play da game, much less code it!
I wouldn't mind seeing skins from the Emperor's royal guard, a Mon Calamari, variants on the Stormtrooper model (I loved seeing the scout troopers in MOTS). Generic various Rebel/Empire uniforms woul be cool too.
RE: Canyon Oasis, just like the old.
A map where we can somehow force pull the lever for the carbon chamber, and instead of freezing them (no animation for it).....just suck them out? Or kill em? I HATE the carbon duel map without the danger of falling in and getting frozen.
Battle Droid
Dark Kyle (I have one, but it is only decent)
Crimson Guard! (Palpatines red guards)
^ would be SO COOL! I got comics on them. They have a blaster under their cloak AND a metal staff that slices! They can kill storm troopers like *BAM*. They are cool. Make skin.
Fetts, etc....
Simplex, I assume you're talking about the Crimson Empire series? You're right, they rawwk.
As to things I'd like to see:
i was thinking of a dueling map ... a LONG and WIDE catwalk ... that would be cool, with nothing under it ... although without force turned off this map would be horrible ...
or maybe 2 catwalks, one under another forming an X ... i dunno .. kinda sounds cool, but that one idea of a map about the saber fight between obi maul and quigon ... thatd be cool
i cant express my desire to have a fett model and skin, jango or boba it doesn't matter ...
Good ideas
- Royal Guard
- Jango/Boba Fett
- A good double bladed lightsaber. Held differently, moved differently etc. (I should wake up in.... 30 seconds :) )
- Updated Canyon Oasis
- An emperor mod where the emperor has very damaging lightning, but all other force powers are weak. Maybe this is just stupid :D
I would only say make a Darth Vader if you can make the cape flop around as you move. A cardboard cape wouldn't be cool
Best idea:
- Slay the Gungan's map! Tons and tons of Gungans running around like morons saying stupid things like "You say people gonna die??". You'll need some good sound files of Jar Jar as well as a nice rewarding death scream.
Ok, this may sound a bit odd but how about E.T. They were in episode one so it fits in with the SW universe. But hell if i know how to do it right. hed have run with his arms like in the rerelease that just came out, or not. just an idea.
I'd love to see a Corran Horn skin or a Vong mod with amphistaff, thud bugs, etc. An Aliens vs. Predator mod would be cool too.
As for levels:
A hanger
Vong ship
Imperial building/prison/research facility
Endor forest
Hadley's Hope colony from Aliens :P
Hmm why dont I Yoda any where plz plz come on I think that would be just so so cool if you could be little yoda with with a saber and if not still you guys should be asking for a skin like that
first post updated with all the posted ideas.
For models how about jabba the hut, lol
han solo , the rancoor keeper complete with big belly!, gamorreon gaurd, yuuzhan Vong model from the new jedi order books, ryn..hansolos new side kick in thhe new jedi order books,
leia in the bounty hunters outfit.
the hammer head guy (Ithorian), watto from eps. one:fett:
for a level ceasers palce from the jedi knight game.
Awesome SW maps have been done
Instead of recreating the wheel, let's use what is already available.
If any of you play Unreal Tournament then you may (or may not) have seen the awesome Star Wars maps made by Pat-BadKarma-Fitzsimons. There's the simple awesome Death Star map with ultra reflective floors (not sure if the Quake engine can handle this) with the Falcon is one of the hangars and you can go inside the Falcon. There's the Naboo map with palace and underground Jedi battleground. Hmmm, the AT-AT barge is stellar! You are inside the hangar bay of a Star Destroyer - in the bay is a barge, so you go in the barge - in the barge is an AT-AT, so you go in the AT-AT! Truely awesome! And of course there is Mos Eisley.
Ok, so these maps are done. They just need to be convertes to whatever format JK needs. Maybe we can persuade BadKarma to do this or at least allow someone else to.
Well, anyway you can check out some pics and DLs here.
How about redoing the mots swamp/sith temple infiltration. the mood and atmosphere still scares the snot out of me. I would love a good sp level, or sp story throughout mutilple levels.
Reason being is that saber combat better in sp, imo. I would love some good sp levels with good sw atmosphere. no more random mazes, with just killing. a little bit of story, and a little bit of atmosphere can go a long way to having the player feel like he's ...in... a sw movie, not just a rat in a maze.
I love the way Raven did combat in this game!
Dark Kyle(need an angry faced dark kyle)
Exar Kun
Anakin from Episode 2
Jango Fett
Boba Fett
Canyon Oasis
Duel of the Fates
i think they need to make a blade skin with his sword instead of a saber. i think i could be cool anyways
Corran Horn above all and yes i know it was posted above, just stating though.
I need my black saber and i need it NOW!!!
Sorry but it was my favorite in JK1
So Please I'm on my knees Can someone anybody do this
Or tell me how to do it and i'll give it a shot
Thx in advance
How about just letting us use the models that are in JK2. I'd love to play as the Death Star Droid, C-3PO, or even an R2 or R5 unit w/ a lightsaber. It would be great to be a jumping droid with a sabre. I wonder if there isn't a way to use R2's jets from EP 1+2?
I second Rogue9_dlb, deffinately need some Yhuzun Vong skins. I would also like to see some skins of Anakin,Jacen,Jaina and most of the other Jedi and characters from the new books.
Deffinately would be cool to have Ewok village map and possibly a map of the Sacrifice Chamber that the Vong use to kill Jedi.
Mos Eisley would be cool too, would definately need to do something like higher or lomer levels of Coruscant, I think that would be great.
Would be cool to have a SP or MP level/Map of Darth Vaders flagship the executer or was it the executioner?
Actually an ewok village would be quite nice, lots of pitfalls, something like an extreme ns level.
Anyway, I would like to see a mod that gives a sense of teamwork to the whole thing. All the multiplayer maps asside duel end up with a light saber mosh pit. Light saber mosh pits get boring.
A system like counterstrike, with near 1 shot kills, and longer spawn times would make kills more meaningfull for teams. Slower running, cover positions, and meaningful objectives would make the game more fun. JK2 can never make a counterstrike clone; the force, and the nature of blasters make it too different.
Personally, above all else I'd like to see models of all the "classic" (Eps.1 thru 6) characters come out first, then after that some of the EU characters...
as for maps, anything playable works for me, I'm sure some cool things will come out. I'd love to see BadKarma's UT maps converted (especially his original ATAT Barge map- flying in atmosphere with TIEs escorting, and you could even shoot the TIEs down... very cool effect).
Mods; I'm planning on working code for a RtCW/MOHAA hybrid type of gameplay- limited class-based Alliance vs. Imperial objective-based... just need the SDK for those purposes (and I can let someone else do the mapping :thumbsup: )
i want an ewok skin complete with sounds!!!!
I know...
:thrawn2: What about Admiral Thrawn? Blue skin, Red eyes + White Imperial uniform. Looks like the npc Barkeeper (but needs the right clothes).
Hey peeps... any of the original JKers ever remember the Boba Fett Trilogy? I'd love to see an updated remake of that!
and also how about the Sarlacc pitt scene? Chewie, Han, Luke, Leia, Jabba, and Lando are all in that! u would only need to make a leia, han, fett, chewie and Jabba skin too! the skiffs might be a little hard to create seeing as how they need to be big enough to fit a gun turret and a huge canopy, but i think it could still RAAWK!!!!
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In anticipation of receiving my Google Nexus 7 tablet I've watched some "unboxing" videos, where others share the excitement of opening their new gadget. It turns out the Nexus 7 has exceptionally difficult packaging to open, so much so, someone compiles a video showing many of the "failed" unboxings. My Nexus 7 just showed up today, so learning from what I saw in those videos, here is my unboxing video.
Note that you should have a knife on hand to cut the stickers holding the top and bottom segments of the box together.
It's a good idea to retain your gadget packaging in case you want to sell the device at some point. Ebay buyers tend to pay more if your device comes with all of the original items and the original packaging, and keeping the items in good shape makes your device more "Like New". Even saving the shipping package if it was delivered to you is a good idea, since an Ebay sale will likely require shipping your item, and using the original packaging will not only save you money, but best ensure the safety of the device inside.
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The Atomic Theory, introduced on a scientific basis by John Dalton in 1806, revolutionized the way that humans thought about matter in the universe. It created a view of matter that was elegant in its simplicity - all of the changes that take place around us every day are simply due to rearrangements of nature's fundamental building blocks, which we call
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Examples: H Hydrogen O Oxygen He Helium Na Sodium
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Chemists use a system of symbolic notation that allows them to communicate about the chemical identity and behavior of matter in a very efficient manner. In addition to incorporating the elemental symbols discussed earlier, the system also makes use of numbers in two different ways, as indicated below.
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Meet the Cook: For me, the hardest part of making this quick dish is keeping the cashews in the cupboard! My husband loves them, and so do our three little girls - 5, 4 and 3. -Vicki Hirschfeld, Hartland, Wisconsin
- 2 cups chicken broth, divided
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced celery (1/2-inch pieces)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup fresh or frozen snow peas
- 1-1/2 cups cashews
- Hot cooked rice, optional
- In a skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of broth. Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch, soy sauce, ginger and remaining broth until smooth; set aside.
- Add chicken to the skillet; stir-fry over medium heat until no longer pink, about 3-5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
- Add garlic, carrots and celery to skillet; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add broccoli and peas; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir broth mixture; add to the skillet with the chicken. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in cashews. Serve over rice if desired. Yield: 4 servings.
Originally published as Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry in Country Woman November/December 1997, p31
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"This is one of my first attempts at a stir-fry: I'm not crazy about them but my husband loves them. We both thought that it was ok but I'm going to keep trying other recipes."
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It's been a big year for Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison. Married for 16 years, both with solo careers as recording artists - though she'd sing harmony on his records and cover some of his songs on her albums - the couple entered 2013 as an official musical duo with the release of Cheaters's Game. About half covers and half Robison compositions (his songs have been huge hits for George Strait, Tim McGraw and the Dixie Chicks), the album was met by positive reviews like Tom Jorek's: "Its organic, relaxed, unforced approach is deceptively high in performance skill, yet resonates with an emotional depth that rings true throughout." The album led to two Americana Music Award nominations for Album of the Year and Duo/Group of the Year.
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For years, DEA Agent Ricardo Cruz has pursued El Águila, the gun-and-drug-smuggling cartel that killed his older brother. When Rick finally has a lead in Maine, his suspect goes underground and the sister refuses to cooperate. Beautiful Juliana Paris's quick wit and loyalty draw him but he can't afford involvement with his suspect's sister.
With no way back
Because Juliana's father suffered injustice that led to his early death, she intends to find her troubled younger brother and ensure the law treats him fairly. She's determined not to fall for the sexy agent, even if he is dedicated and honorable. Threats by the cartel, who plan to use her to lure out her brother, force her to accept Rick's protection.
The only choice is . . . surrender.
Juliana wants no charmer like the men her mother keeps marrying, and Rick wants no strings. Although attraction sparks between them, the two are at odds and their personalities are polar opposites, but they must work together while evading the thugs. Their hunt for the brother and the cartel's American connection leads them into each other's arms and into deadly danger.
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NEVER SURRENDER by Susan Vaughan - Excerpt
Three knocks rattled the apartment's thin paneled door. He waited. If it was Wescott or Donovan, they'd call his name. He held his breath and gripped his nine millimeter.
The doorknob jiggled. A key clinked in the lock. Then the knob turned, and the door eased open.
In the spill of light into the room, he saw a gloved hand at the door's edge. A hand holding a small automatic.
Before the intruder could make a move, Rick knocked away the pistol.
A sharp gasp of shock and surprise. Then the intruder slammed his chest with something hard, knocking the breath from his lungs. Before he recovered enough to get a good hold, the smaller man swung a kick.
Letting his thigh take the blow, Rick flipped his attacker and slammed on top of him. Darkness prevented a clear look. He jabbed his gun barrel at the guy's throat. "Federal agent. Give it up, and you won't get hurt."
The intruder cocked his head in a careful nod.
Easing off his captive, Rick reached inside the unzipped coat to pat down for weapons. A wool sweater covered a slight torso with curves and soft, round . . . breasts.
What the hell?
As he lifted his gun from her throat and sat back on his heels, the woman dragged in a deep breath. "You . . . you," she gasped, "Nazi bully. This is what I pay taxes for? To be crushed and then groped?"
At her outburst, his lips twitched with a smile. The kid's girlfriend? An accomplice? She sounded irate, but not street tough. He kept his gun on her and flicked the light switch.
In the glare of the bare overhead bulb, the woman blinked. She had a turned-up nose and wide mouth, lips clamped in displeasure. Her eyes shot green fire at him.
He leaned across her to retrieve her gun, but found instead a more innocuous item. Chagrinned, he handed her the small flashlight.
Beside the woman lay a voluminous purse. Her ramming weapon.
He quickly checked the contents. Wallet, zippered day planner, hairbrush, and various other female junk, but no weapons other than the leaden bag. "I expected to see bricks inside."
"I wish." Her chin shot up a notch. It was gently pointed, emphasizing the heart shape of her face.
"You can get up now." Rising, he offered her a hand. "Who are you?"
Refusing his help, she scooted backward before leaping to her feet in an agile motion. Reddish curls threatened to spring free of a carnivorous-toothed clip. Little butterfly earrings dangled from her earlobes. "First I want to see ID. You have a badge, don't you?"
He tucked away his gun and refrained from pointing out the word POLICE on his raid jacket. "Yes, ma'am, Special Agent Ricardo Cruz of the U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration." He held up his ID case.
Juliana Paris's racing heart gradually slowed to a jog. Gathering poise, she took her time studying the official card. DEA? For all his self-absorption and impulsiveness, Jordan was a straight arrow about drugs. It made no sense.
The agent regarded her with professional suspicion. Mocking her efforts at cool control, her cheeks burned under the scrutiny. She made a production of stashing the flashlight, cracked and probably useless, in her bag.
"I suppose you're who you say you are, but what are you doing in my brother's apartment—in the dark?" Straightening to her full five-foot-three, she folded her arms.
"Your brother." The DEA agent rubbed his knuckles on his jaw. "Can you prove that Jordan Paris is your brother?"
She would not be reduced to jelly by a good-looking man with a sexy voice. "Prove? Not really." She rummaged in her bag. "But here's my driver's license."
Agent Cruz didn't take the license from her, but framed the hand holding it with his own. "Portsmouth, New Hampshire? You drove here this afternoon?"
She nodded.
He continued to grip her hand. His tanned fingers contrasted starkly with her pale redhead's skin. When he released her, she snatched back her hand as if from a flame.
"Why the flashlight?"
"Sometimes Jordan forgets to pay his electricity bills. My brother has issues but he's no criminal." For the first time, the condition of the room registered. Everything strewn around. One hand flew to her throat. "What's going on? What have you done?"
"First explain why you're here and what you know about Jordan's recent activities." He gestured for her to take a seat.
Until he sat, she would stand. She wasn't about to have him looming over her. "I'm not sure what Jordan's been up to lately. That's sort of why I came."
"You must know where he works." His gaze concealed whether he knew the answer.
"Until two months ago, he worked for Vinson Seafood on a dragger. When the boat went in for repairs, he was laid off. He's been out of work since."
Juliana wished he wouldn't keep looking at her with such concentrated focus. It was unnerving. She licked her lower lip.
As if too warm, the agent threw off his windbreaker. His black flak vest emblazoned with the yellow letters DEA confirmed his status. His black turtleneck and pants displayed a trim yet powerful build. With a cape, this man would make a better Zorro than that Spanish actor. No, she wouldn't think of him that way. She blinked away the image.
SUSAN VAUGHAN is the multi-published author of romantic suspense novels for Harlequin and The Wild Rose Press. Her books have been an RT Book Reviews Magazine Reviewer's Choice Nominee and a finalist for the Booksellers' Best and Daphne du Maurier awards. Her books have been translated into German, French, Spanish, and Icelandic and published in more than eleven countries. She's a West Virginia native, but she and her husband have lived in Maine for many years. Her Web site is www.susanvaughan.com.


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Out in the distance the sky smoldered as the sun attempted to drop below the horizon. When Galiena entrusted the youngling with the secret maps, she never dreamt it would lead to this. She was trying to prevent a revolution, preclude the uprising of the under world.
Galiena wanted to change the outcome she saw in her dreams. Vivid pictures flashed through her mind, instantly chilling her to the core.
Ur insisted she didn't mean to do it. That she never thought her callous action would change the fate of the world. Sadly, she could not have been more wrong.
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Pittsburgh girls know and love fashion! They know what colors look good on them, what designer looks they covet, and where to shop. Pittsburgh girls are more than just Pens jerseys and Terrible Towels, they are fashionistas! Woneda, an 86 year-old retiree and devoted great aunt from Elizabeth gabs about her personal style and fashion!
What is one store could you spend thousands of dollars on clothes in?
What is your favorite Pittsburgh mall?
Pittsburgh Mills. I live by Century Three Mall, but it is terrible.
What color do you think you look best in?
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What is one piece in your wardrobe you could never live without?
Black slacks. They go with everything.
What is your favorite cut of jeans?
I don't wear jeans and never have.
What is your ideal winter coat?
A nice swing coat.
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Heels, but sadly I cannot wear them anymore. They are all I wore when I was younger.
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By Bertram de Souza (Contact)
The temperature Monday is forecast to be in the 40s, the meeting room is comfortable, and battle lines between union and nonunion employees in Mahoning County government have been drawn.
If those aren't reasons enough for residents to attend the public hearing on the commissioners' sales-tax proposals, how about this one: More than 70 percent of county government's general fund is dedicated to salaries and benefits.
Don't you want to know how the pay scales are determined? Or, how many county employees have college degrees? Or, what role family ties, friendships and political connections play in the hiring process?
Commissioners Anthony Traficanti, Carol Rimedio-Righetti and David Ditzler will be asking voters on May 6 to renew a 0.50-percent sales tax for a continuous period — it now has a five-year shelf life — and to approve a new 0.25-percent sales tax for five years. This levy would take effect Oct. 1.
Poor turnout
Traficanti, Rimedio-Righetti and Ditzler hosted a public hearing last Monday, but the weather was so awful that most of the people who showed up work for the county.
That's why attendance at tomorrow's session that starts at 10 a.m. in the commissioners' meeting room in the basement of the courthouse is so important.
Traficanti and his colleagues should be given the chance to explain why they need the 0.50-percent tax, why it should not have an expiration date, and why the additional tax is necessary.
They offered some persuasive arguments last week, bolstered by a lengthy PowerPoint presentation from Budget Director Audrey C. Tillis.
However, there should also be a discussion about who sets salaries and benefits, and what role the formula for determining public pension plays in the compensation puzzle.
Pensions are based on the average of the three highest annual earnings.
Though it's true that each officeholder whose department is supported by the general fund has the right to establish spending priorities, the commissioners control the purse strings. At the very least, they have the power of persuasion.
The issue of salaries and benefits has long divided union and nonunion public employees.
The discussions get particularly intense during contract negotiations when it's clear there isn't any money for raises.
And that's when journalists get fed information about what select county employees are earning.
One such letter arrived in the mail recently with a listing of nonbargaining employees in the Mahoning County Department of Job & Family Services. The letter was triggered by a recent Vindicator story about the commissioners' rejecting a fact-finder's report that proposed three additional personal days for employees of the Child Support Enforcement Agency. The fact-finder also recommended financial compensation for the unionized employees because they will be paying their entire share of the public- pension contribution. In other words, taxpayers have been responsible for the employer and employee shares.
The union members took exception to a Vindicator editorial praising the commissioners. The anonymous letter with the list of nonunion employees and their salaries is designed to show the unfairness of the situation.
Some of the salaries do trigger a double take.
Robert Bush, the executive director of JFS, made $111,737.60 in 2013. It is noteworthy that Bush was an assistant county prosecutor when he got the JFS job — with no prior experience in the agency. His tenure has been controversial because of employee complaints about favoritism and other workplace problems.
Other highly paid nonunion employees include: Kevin Armstrong, $87,505.60; Diane Laboy, $82,825.60; Michael McElhaney, $82,534.40; John Caroline, $81,931.20; Toni Marie Tablack, $79,684.80. She is one of five employees who are in the $70,000-plus range, while four are in the $50,000-plus range.
Thus the question: Are private-sector taxpayers getting their money's worth from public-sector workers?
Remember: The median income of a family of four in Youngstown is $24,000; countywide, $40,000-plus.
What doesn't foul mouthed Carol Reghetti-Rimedio, David Ditzler and Tony Traficanti don't get? Two of them raised our sales tax to operate empty buses in Boardman and Canfield. Now they want another 1/4 plus make 1/2 permanent. Give Foul Mouth an opponent. I think she is up now.
Cut the Fat and there is plenty of it. This tax is all about pay raises. Oh and by the way Tony thanks for the extra 1.5 million the County spends to keep Oakhill afloat.
Cut out the 1/4 and make 1/2 reviewable. But that makes too much sense.
Bertram, are you not the man, and your paper not the media outlet that trashed many of a person and a group for daring to question the Almighty sales tax starting waaaaaaaaaaaay back in 1997?
Lets get back into the time machine.
Yup -- DeSouza, and The Vindicator went after Debbie Taylor, Tom Zamary, Bruce Paulette, Mark Cleland, Mark Mezeros, Mark Belinky, The Citizens League, Dems 17/6, the Accountability Task Force and many others for questioning how the sales tax money was spent and why more money was always needed.
Heck, isn't the jail paid off yet Bertram?
They still using credit cards at the county level Bertram? They still paying late fee on utility bills?
Imagine how much money they blow with the other millions that they get their hands on from non sales tax revenues.
Don't worry I'm sure you will blame Mark Hanni.
At least you didn't write about Lisa and Tony and the FBI.
The non union salaries shown, plus benefits, are excessive for this area.
Get control of government workers or we end up bankrupt like Detriot.
I will vote against any continuing levy or tax in Mahoning County or the city of Youngstown. Period.
Put a date on it and come back to me.
If Bertam deSouza gets paid more than oh a couple hundred bucks a week for the god-awful column he posts then he officially negates his ability to comment on ANYONE'S salary. Certainly isn't giving his tailor or barber much.
If Bertram's column is so bad, why is it that his work draws so many reader comments- far more than any of the other Vindy Scribblers?
I just looked at Franko's last product and do you know how many readers responded- 0, Zip, Nada- (I guess they were all asleep!). Skolnick does a little better, but he still isn't in Bert's league.
Terra, you responded, which means you read his work and that's what Mark and Mrs J. want you do do- they don't care if you like him or not!
The Biggest Sin of a Newspaper Writer is to put his readers to sleep- and Bert NEVER does that. They're too busy hating him!
1]. Carol Reghetti-Rimedio needs to go.
2]. Vote no.
3]. Re-read bertrams salary numbers.
4]. Call the people making over $50,000
5]. Tell them Carol Reghetti-Rimedio gets voted out, they can have their overpaid jobs for 1 more year.
6]. If you call Bertram, thank him.
......and see #8 and #9
7]. If you see Bertram, hug him.
......and see #8 and #9
8]. Tell Bertram 'Great Article'.
9]. Tell Bertram 'He is the Man'.
@ kurtw:
Do you know what time it is?
Why are you STILL up? It's late.
Also, that's a "low blow" about his clothes and hair cut- I saw him leaving the Vindy building once and he looked pretty dapper to me. Besides, what does the way he looks have to do with the quality of his work?
@ askme
I could ask you the same question!
@ kurtw:
I'm looking for people to insult so I can raise my self esteem and raise my comment numbers.
I'm hoping to have over 1,000 comments by late spring!
You and I are tied at 591 comments.
No, not tied. I looked at your last two comments to quickly...
"People to Insult" That's a good one! I have to admit that's been part of my motivation in making these posts, but I'm trying to get away from that- and try to stay with issues more and do a little more research for each comment- so that I can dish out information- instead of just insults.
I looked at all my posts and there was a lot there I wish I hadn't said- staring at me in black and white (it's not called "permalink" for nothing). But, I had some good ones, too, and the ones I liked best were fact-based rather than personality driven.
I'm willing to bet, it you would look at all your posts- and you've made some good ones in addition to the ones I considered utterly deplorable when I read them!- you might reach the same conclusion.
I just received a statement from the Vindy to renew my Print Subscription- 39 some Bucks for 3 Months- and it's money well spent- in fact it's downright cheap for the information- and entertainment- they're giving me- and have given me over the years.
People have said to me- "Well, why do you need to send them money when you can go on-line for free?"
Well, my answer to that question is that, it isn't "free"- it costs a huge number of Bucks (and they cost money) to run a daily newspaper and, sure, the advertising revenue has to cover the majority of that, but, newspapers all over the country (including Icons like the NYTimes) are in trouble and, knowing that, I would feel like a heel and free-loader to go online without paying.
Besides, when all is said and done, I still prefer reading a real paper- something I can hold in my hands (and lovingly fondle- just kidding with that one!) than a bunch of pixels dancing behind a screen. For the same reason, I don't care for E-books- they're a great convenience but that's about all- I don't get the pleasure and enjoyment that comes with reading a printed book.from an E-book.
But I guess- and it pains me to have to say this because it means the end of an Era I love- saying that you prefer printed books and newspapers over their electronic equivalent is the same as an old codger in 1905 or-06 telling everybody: "Those confounded gasoline Buggies- I hate those things- Give me a Good- old-fashioned buggy with a horse in front of it any day!"
Just a few random thoughts about this discussion:
One: I'm going to have to think long and hard before deciding whether I'm going to vote in favor of these increases. I just spent another two hundred dollars having my truck repaired- another ball joint that wore out after only 15,000 miles and if I thought some of that money would go to better care for our roads, I would gladly vote "Yes"- but maybe I'm being overly optimistic here.
Two: Knightcap makes a heck of a lot of sense when he suggests county workers should pay at least 20 to 25 per cent for Healthcare as opposed to what they pay now- why shouldn't someone pay that much for the Care and Maintenance of their Own Bodies. Maybe some of the money saved could be used for the better Care and Maintenance of our Roads, for a start.
Three: Author50, it doesn't really matter what the Vindy said in 97- seventeen years ago: Current Issues- like this one- have to be decided on their current merits or lack thereof not something out of the past.
Four: Terra, I take it what you said about Bertram- "God-awful column, etc, etc, lousy dresser, bad hair cut, etc- indicates that you didn't agree with what he said in his column. Now, why didn't you just say so-giving the reasons- instead of resorting to personal insult? But, then again, I've always said: Consider the Source! Most of your posts seem to run in that direction- not exactly the High Road. (If you were an attorney and used that tactic in the Courtroom- the Judge would hold you in Contempt).
He KDubs I' ve shut you down before and left you apologizing so here I go. 1. The Vindicator is unfortunately the only print piece in Youngstown related to local news so here's the logic while do not like paying for my water, if I want to drink, I have very few options-get it? 2. My utter hate of deSouza lies in multiple areas-Completely un-objective-has selected a group of public officials he personally despises who never leaked him confidential information and bashes them without ever having the journalistic integrity to present the other side. His column has been a political advertisement for the likes of Tablack, Traficanti, Gains, Wellington and anyone who opposes his enemies. Why has the disgusting cost of Oakhill or the political intentions of its supporters been discussed by a man who claims to be concerned about the area's high cost of government? 3.He is classless. Despite several of the people who have exercised poor judgment and paid for it dearly, he continually uses them and bashes them for fodder as opposed to working and providing new information. Even people who have died in ruin-To me that's a pig-maybe your Mom said that was okay-mine didn't. 4. He is a hypocrite-Bert deSouza writes continually about a recent DUI story-ask Bert if he has any personal familiarity with that mistake or if he got full punishment for such a charge. Finally he's a lousy writer, just simply not good at it-These are my opinions-they are founded in fact-and they are indisputable.
It's late and I just came across your rant and I don't have time tonight to respond in full but there is just one thing I want to say now:
The only reason- The Only Reason- I apologized to you on another thread is that I made the mistake of guessing at your true identity- which is none of my business- you have the right to anonymity as do I and I should have respected that and I didn't- hence the apology. (Anything else I said stands.)
Whether you're a certain personage in High- or is it actually Low?- places- I won't speculate. For all I know- you could be Alfred E. Neuman.
One Comment: You bash DeSouzas writing but- what you wrote and- more specifically- the Way you wrote it- leaves something to be desired: For one thing: way too dense- hard to follow- everything jammed into one long paragraph. Notice how Bertram- a professional writer- breaks up what he wants to say into shorter paragraphs- A lot easier to read and understand. You might give it a try.
Other than the "One Comment" you obviously agree with everything else, so you defend someone who is therefore guilty of the aforementioned making you, again, the dick your drunken posts show you to be.
Terrapenis, (payback for "Kdubs"!: You just love putting words into somebody else's mouth and making unwarranted assumptions. What did I say in my post that makes you think I "obviously agree with everything else (you said)"? That's ridiculous- but, as I said before, Consider the Source!
I shouldn't expect fairness from someone like you- "my drunken posts!!!"- what is that about- you don't like what somebody says so what they say is "drunken" and they're a "dick". I mean that is So Stupid, so incredibly Stupid!
Again, I shouldn't be surprised. You're the guy that responded to DeSouza's column, not by addressing any of the issues he raises, but by attacking him- bad haircut, lousy wardrobe, can't write, etc..,etc. (in your second post you imply he might have had a D.U.I in his past- as if that had anything to do with the current discussion). You called Bertram "classless". Look in the Mirror man, look in the Mirror!
P.S, Repeating my prior statement: If you were an attorney and you conducted yourself in a courtroom the way you have on this thread, the Judge would throw the book at you! That's for certain.
Kdubs-Beauty on the Terrapenis-most interesting comment you have come up with yet. You totally disregard the statements I've made so the following: In your opinion do you feel Bertram is objective. Do you not agree that his repetitions of dead stories shows a lack of initiative? Do you not see how a reasonable paper might want to have another journalist who has not disregarded public safety and traffic violations 2x handle DUI matters. Do you not see the almost personal disdain for certain public officials and unabashed commitment to others-He continually bashes long-time trough feeding politicians-However folks like the double-dipping Tablack, Sammarone, Wellington-they were idealized. Do you feel he has been equal in his treatment of the Oakhill money pit? You don't have to answer, just curious. Oh finally, do you support his continued bashing of people who again have done wrong, and many paid dearly, in an almost juvenile, redundant way-even those who are now DEAD? Is that at least a little distasteful to you, I mean any of those things less than above-board?


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Volume 40, Issue 1
The Law Journal is pleased to make available articles from the Fall 2008 issue. All citations are to 40 Loy. U. Chi. L.J. ___.
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Firstly apologies for being out of the EMBB circuit for a few days…but I have my own reasons to give, a bad internet connection is to be blamed for my ruined weekend and I was super annoyed because I was missing EMBB.:(Coming back to the topic of discussion today, since the time I had read the query initiated by Estelle, and later by Parita , Praseena & Sangeetha, on pigmentation. I had this burning urge to write about the Kojic Acid that I had recommended to them as I personally use it.
What is Kojic Acid Cream
According to Wikipedia:Kojic acid (C6H6O4; 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-pyrone) is a chelation agent produced by several species of fungi, especially Aspergillus oryzae, which has the Japanese common name koji. It is used in cosmetics to lighten skin additionally it also has antibacterial and antifungal properties.
I was prescribed Kojic Skin lightening cream from the manufacturers of Curatio.
Ingredients of the Kojic Acid Cream:
Kojic Acid Dipalmitate 2%
Axeloglicina(Potassiam Azeloyl Digylycinate-PAD) 5%
Lactokine Fluid 3%
Cream Base
Net Weight:
25 gms
Details about the Kojic Acid Cream:
Kojic cream is specially designed skin lightening cream for the resolution of brown/black spots in the face. Kojic combines two powerful Skin Lightening Agents-Kojic acid & PAD. In addition kojic hydrates and restores the elasticity of the skin to make it soft and supple. Lactokine in Kojic protects the skin against the visible signs of sunburns. Kojic Cream is an excellent formulation to erase the bothering spots and restore beauty.
Packaging of the Kojic Acid Cream:
The packaging is very basic nothing over the top and serves its purpose well. It's packaged in a cardboard box. With the tube sitting comfortably inside it.
The Kojic Acid Cream tube cap has 2 components. Green cap, nozzle and a ring so that the nozzle doesn't pierce the tube on its own.
Kojic Acid Cream comes with built-in piercing nozzle tip.You are required to remove the ring from the neck of the tube and pierce the nozzle tight. But the catch is its starts oozing out on its own so you need to keep a tissue around wipe of the excess.
Coming back to its price. It cost me Rs.225/-.However I have been using it since last 2 years. The cost was Rs.180/- earlier.
Kojic Acid Cream is easily available in any chemist. It's not a prescription medicine.
My experience:
I am sure there would be many females like me who are not blessed with that ultimate flawless skin and have to undergo those bad days with scars, marks and spots until some concealer and foundation comes to rescue. But who wouldn't want to have that spotless skin. That is when Kojic Acid cream plays it role.
As I suffer from occasional break outs my skin doctor who is a gold medallist in dermatology had prescribed none other than Kojic Acid cream, and please don't wince on the idea of acid as it's just the name. I use it for my acne scars and pigments and there have been no turning back after using this magic cream.
As mentioned in my post earlier I have clearly explained that it is not a cosmetic, on the contrary it is a skin lightening cream. Kojic acid cream is very effective in treating hyper pigmentation problems. Kojic acid works to slow down the production of melanin, which is what causes those dark patches on your skin. It helps in penetrating deep into the surface of the skin and reduces the pigmented cells to generate newer cells.
Kojic Acid Cream adds suppleness to my skin whenever I apply it regularly, but to be really frank I don't use it that often its only when I have that occasional pimple. You should start applying it on the pimple as it also helped me get rid of it fast, and the pimple doesn't leave a mark behind. I normally apply it before retiring to bed.
Kojic Acid Cream is light yellowish in color. And with time the cream will change its color to a darker shade of yellow so please don't be alarmed with it chameleon feature.
When you apply is on your face, initially it will look chalky in color but you are suppose to massage it onto your skin untill it absorbs all as below
Who should be using Kojic acid Cream:
Kojic Acid Cream can be used by people who suffer from hyper to mild pigmentation, skin discoloration, freckles, sun damage etc. And unlike other lightening creams its not just used for face, it can be used on your entire body skin, be it under arms, neck, around lips, elbows, arms, legs knees etc.
Kojic acid can also make your skin more sensitive to sun exposure, so you should take extra care to protect your skin in the sun after using any Kojic acid products.
Will I re-purchase:
I am a loyal user do I need to say more.
Note from Zeeba: UAE readers, you can find this Kojic Acid Creams in any chemist or pharmacy. You can also find substitutes to this cream with the help of your doctor. :) We have the ingredients listed.
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Peter Bjorn & John, who have considerably broadened their listener audience with the song 'Young Folks,' popularized by a number of TV series including Gossip Girl, will perform pieces from their latest album, 'Living Things', at Babylon, starting at 9:30 p.m. on February 2.
Cem Adrian, who has two albums, 'Essentials/Seçkiler and Emir, is performing his compositions, accompanied by instrument imitations, and bidding listeners a bass baritone good-bye on a journey that starts in soprano. At Ghetto on the evening of Thursday, February 4
Anatolian goddess figures that have come down to us from the 7th millennium B.C. have been brought together in an exhibition by artist Gül Erali. The goddesses, who have undergone a significant transformation during their journey, will bring a smile to viewers' faces with their soft, rotund contours. Erali, who started her ceramics training at Vienna's Fine Arts Academy, pursuing it at the Linz Fine Arts Academy from 1976-1980, graduated from the Ceramics Department of the Istanbul State Academy of the Fine Arts in 1981. The exhibition, titled 'Mad Goddesses', in which the artist interprets the goddess concept ironically based on contemporary values, is at Hobi Art Gallery through February 6.
Mimar Sinan University of the Fine Arts is going to host an exhibition of wood-carved sculptures and jewelry titled 'Local Art of the Northwest Pacific Coast', by Jno Didrickson of Alaska's Tlingit tribe. February 8 through 19.
Istanbul's Galeri Nev is opening an exhibition titled 'Turbulence' on February 12, featuring the works of seven artists: Erol Akyavaş, Serkan Özkaya, İnci Eviner, Elvan Alpay, Erdağ Aksel, Hale Tenger and Nermin Er. Through March 13.
Mehmet Bitmez is an artist who has traveled the globe popularizing Turkish classical music, blending it with the sounds of the world as he did so. Now the artist will be at Cemal Reşit Rey (CRR) Concert Hall on February 15 for his first concert from his album, 'Istanbul Dream'.
French director Philippe Lioret's shocking film, 'Welcome', is being shown at Istanbul's French Culture Center at 7 p.m. the evening of February 17. Two Turkish actors have roles in 'Welcome', the opening film of the 28th International Istanbul Film Festival.
Galeri NON is hosting Güneş Terkol's one-man show, 'They Were Trying to Swim Up River', from February 18 to March 27. This artist, who uses an array of different materials in his productions, has opted this time for video and fabric.
One of the most important musicians Turkey has produced, Selçuk Sun is at Nardis Jazz Club on the evening of February 18.
İş Sanat is welcoming the Mozambique-born Portuguese singer Mariza on the evening of February 18. Mariza, who combines a variety of different styles on her latest album, 'Terra', released in 2008, is singing Fado as well as flamenco, morna, jazz and folk music.
Akbank Yeni Kuşak Tiyatro (New Generation Theater) is at Akbank Sanat every Saturday with 'Ben Patronum' (I'm the Boss). Written by Barış Toraz and directed by Mehmet Ergen, the play tells the story of Ali, who borrows money from just about everybody in order to set up his own business. At 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on February 27.


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Disease Proof
Living with Lupus, Really?
Amy Harned, who lives in Webster, Massachusetts, is among the 1.5 million Americans who suffer from the autoimmune disorder. Lupus causes the body's immune system to attack its own tissues, causing inflammation and damage. When Harned's lupus was first diagnosed, she said she "was really terrified, but gradually I got more information." She realized with proper treatment she could lead a somewhat normal life…Wow! A life time of prescribed drugs—now that sounds like modern medicine! But what if there was another way? A healthier way to live your life without lupus, Dr. Fuhrman talks about it:
"…The prognosis for lupus today is very good," Lisa Fitzgerald, a Boston, Massachusetts-based rheumatologist, said. "The survival rate is really over 90 percent in five to 10 years of having the disease. In the 1950s it was probably 50 percent."
Part of the reason for the improved success has to do with better treatment in managing the condition. Over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, naproxen and ibuprofen offer relief to some patients.
Other lupus sufferers might be prescribed an antimalarial drug called hydroxychloroquine.
"It's a quinine derivative. It's quite safe," Fitzgerald said. "It can make a big difference for patients who have mild disease."
Fitzgerald added she also prescribes corticosteroids "to squelch flareups." While they work well, she cautioned they do have side effects.
For the last 20 years, multiple studies have been published in medical journals documenting the effectiveness of high vegetable diets on autoimmune illnesses.1 These have been largely ignored by the medical profession and most doctors still deny the effectiveness of nutrition on autoimmune and inflammatory conditions; a high-nutrient eating-style is most effective in aiding people suffering with these conditions.And here's a little more from Dr. Fuhrman:
An aggressive nutritional approach to autoimmune illnesses should always be tried first when the disease is in its infancy. Logically, the more advanced the disease is, and the more damage that has been done by the disease, the less likely the patient will respond. My experience with inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis is that some patients are more dietary-sensitive than others and that some patients have very high levels of inflammation that are difficult to curtail with natural therapy. Nevertheless, the majority benefit—and since the conventional drugs used to treat these types of illnesses are so toxic and have so many risky side effects, the dietary method should be tried first.You got to wonder, why something as simple and noninvasive as changing diet isn't always tried first. Oh wait! It doesn't make money.
1. Nenonen M, Törrönen R, Häkkinen AS, et al. Antioxidants in vegan diet and rheumatic disorders. Toxicology. 2000;155(1-3):45-53. Müller H, de Toledo FW, Resch KL, et al. Fasting followed by vegetarian diet in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review. Scand J Rheumatol. 2001;30(1):1-10. McDougall J, Bruce B, Spiller G, et al. Effects of a very low-fat, vegan diet in subjects with rheumatoid arthritis. J Altern Complement Med. 2002;8(1):71-75. Darlington LG, Ramsey NW, Mansfield JR. Placebocontrolled, blind study of dietary manipulation therapy in rheumatoid arthritis. Lancet 1986;1(8475):236-238.
Interestingly, Dr. Max Gerson cured Lupus quite accidentally back in the 1920's while treating a patient for extreme migraines. Dr. Gerson placed the man on a vegan diet (all vegetables and fruits- nothing from an animal, including fowl and fish.) In three months' time the patient startled Dr. Gerson by opening his shirt and showing him healed Lupus lesions. The man had sufferred with Lupus for many years and had clinical records to prove it. Dr. Gerson actually did not believe that his migraine diet had cured the man's Lupus, but further testing on Lupus patients showed that his diet was effective in essentially 100% of Lupus cases. You can read about this and several other "uncurable diseases" being cured with Dr. Gerson's diet in the biograpy by his grandson, Howard Straus. "Dr. Max Gerson- Healing the Hopeless," is available online from www.gerson.org. It is one of my favorite books ever, and I highly recommend it.
I know this post is old, but wondering if you can help me out. I was diagnosed with Autoimmune Hepatitis about four months ago. I have been pesco-vegetarian for many years. I am now doing a dairy-free, gluten-free diet with a lot of fruits and vegetables and small amounts of fish. Any other suggestions? I have yet to meet anyone with Autoimmune Hepatitis who has been able to stop taking medications by changing their diet. I am currently taking Imuran and Prednisone and would do ANYTHING to stop this. Thanks so much!
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College Hockey:Robert Morris Doubles Up Ferris State
Colonials Capitalize On a Four Goal Third Period to Ice First Win of Season
NEVILLE ISLAND, Pa. — At Robert Morris, the kids are alright, or so it would seem after they unleashed a four goal flurry in the final 10 minutes of the third period to take down the visiting Ferris State Bulldogs at the Island Sports Center.
RMU's Chris Margott led the way with a goal and three assists, giving him the most helpers in a career in the school's history.
Ferris State's Justin Lewandowski kicked off the scoring on a breakaway, power-play tally at 8:52 of the first. RMU defenseman Matt Krug answered less than two minutes later with a power play goal of his own, assisted by Margott and sophomore defenseman Denny Urban.
Ferris State's Scott Wietecha unleashed a rocket from the right point that appeared to ricochet of the left post and back in at even strength to give the Bulldogs a 2-1 lead after the first period.
Much of the play was indicative of a level contest with both teams skating an up tempo game and creating odd man breaks, and lots of flow, but it was a bizarre goal from Colonial sophomore forward Nathan Longpre, burying a miscue from Ferris State goaltender Pat Nagle at 8:24 of the second to even the game at two.
The third period saw a loss of composure by the Bulldogs as they took eight penalties for 24 minutes. And an RMU power play that had looked less than stellar at Merrimack last week, was firing on all cylinders tonight.
Nathan Longpre's power-play goal, his second of the game, at 10:05 of the third put the Colonials in the lead for three minutes before Justin Lewandowski tied the game on the man advantage at 13:05, and then it all unraveled. Matt Krug scored his second of the night at even strength from a sharp angle to put RMU ahead at 14:36.
The remaining five minutes saw the crowd, which could have been given a fourth star for its performance and role in tonight's game, constantly getting under the skin of the Ferris players during a penalty box parade during the last three minutes of the game, thwarting any hope of a comeback attempt.
Lewandowski was sent off for unsportsmanlike conduct at 18:14 of the third. RMU pounced on the power play chances with Margott, and sophomore Kyle Burton both scoring on a two man advantage to put the game away.
The Colonials outshot the Bulldogs 30-23 and were 4-for-7 on the power play while the Bulldogs went 2-for-8, coach Derek Schooley was more than happy with the outcome.
"It was a good, hard fought hockey game. Wes (Russell) did a good job in net, and our defense is improved. We had a lot of good, hard blocked shots from Chris Kushneriuk and Kyle Burton and you can't say enough about how good our penalty killing was. Sometimes your goalie has to be your best penalty killer and Wes was that for us tonight."
Robert Morris will face Ferris State again on Saturday October 18th at 7:35 at the Island Sports Center before preparing for the Govenor's Cup in Albany, New York next weekend.
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Even after increasing the number of Content Manager connections to the maximum in the Content Manager crawler, why does the crawler still only use one thread?
Resolving the problem
One thread should be utilized per CM itemtype. So if you have only one
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April 25, 2012
Box Score
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The third ranked Alabama softball team used the long ball early and often on Wednesday night, hitting four home runs en route to a 12-0, run-rule victory over in-state rival Troy in front of 2,726 fans at Rhoads Stadium. With the victory, the Crimson Tide improves to 43-4 on the year, while the Trojans fall to 31-17.
On top of the offensive output, freshman pitcher Leslie Jury threw a one-hitter to improve to 11-3 on the year. Jury struck out six Trojan batters in her five innings of work while walking four. The only hit came on a third inning bunt single.
Alabama senior Amanda Locke belted two home runs and drove in three while junior Kayla Braud also chipped in two hits. The Tide outhit the Trojans, 11-1, as nine different players tallied a hit in the winning effort.
As it had done all season long, the Crimson Tide took an early lead with a big first inning. Alabama plated four runs on the strength of back-to-back home runs.
After Braud scored on a wild pitch, Locke hit her 13th home run of the season on a solo shot over the wall in left. Senior Jazlyn Lunceford then followed suit with a solo shot of her own, clearing the wall in center. Senior Kendall Dawson then ripped a double to left-center to score senior Cassie Reilly-Boccia all the way from first.
The home run by Locke was her 49th in her career, which moves her into third place all-time in the Alabama annals. It was her and Lunceford's third straight game with a home run and the second straight contest the Tide had gone back-to-back.
Alabama continued to light up the scoreboard as it added three more runs in the second inning. After Braud scored on an error on a steal attempt at third, Locke smashed her second of the game with a two-run shot in center. It was her fifth home run in her last five games.
The Tide kept scoring, this time plating two runs in the third. Jackey Branham walked and advanced to second on Jennifer Fenton's infield single. Branham came around to score on Braud's single. The Crimson Tide tacked on another run later in the inning when Lunceford hit a sacrifice fly to score Fenton from third to make the score 9-0.
Alabama wasn't done with the long ball though, as freshman pinch-hitter Chaunsey Bell blasted a solo shot over the center field wall to extend the lead to 10-0. Jordan Patterson drew a walk and advanced to second on Ryan Iamurri's pinch hit single. After Jackie Traina drew a walk to load the bases, Keima Davis hit a single up the middle to score two more runs to provide the final margin.
Alabama will continue its Southeastern Conference road trip as it will head to Fayetteville, Ark., to face off against the Arkansas Razorbacks in a three game series. First pitch of the series opener is set for Friday, April 27, at 7 p.m.


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For most women—especially this woman—letting go isn't easy to do, we don't fully grasp the concept, this 'letting go' action that involves unpeeling and tossing. We are plastic wrap, double-sided sticky tape, bubble gum on the bottom of a rubber-soled-shoe, skin-on-skin—we invest for the long haul, and our cling is stronger than super glue on steroids. We don't go gently, rather we're like a Celine Dion song…
Further, we become catatonic when denied closure, which is almost always. Naturally, we re-write dialogue and rehearse final scenes repeatedly until we have perfection on the stage in our minds. We know the moment, we've set weather conditions, we've consulted wardrobe, and we know the corner on which we will be standing where the last scene plays out. We're ready. Yet, when or the IF that moment presents itself does it rarely play out as we have painfully rehearsed, usually the opposite. When it comes down to the moment, we forget our brilliantly choreographed scene down to the words, whether whispering I love yous, or don't let the door hit you on the way out, it's a flop.
I'm guilty of similar, I like to rewrite, edit, write, and edit again until I've earned myself an Emmy on that final scene alone. But I've never actually had to take to the stage and perform. I got to thinking today about it, and the act of letting go.
I attempted to make a list of all times I let go without having a gun at my head forcing me to let go. It went like this…
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- Lots more doodling
I started at my first inhale, and traveled most all the days of my life trying to remember a single moment in my life that I let go at my own hand. Honestly, as Buddha is my witness, I couldn't think of one moment. Briefly, I felt ashamed over this realization. It struck a nerve in me that I am one of those people who holds on with all they've got, giving it all, finding new ways to make things work, fighting the odds, holding out for the miracle, and finally, believing there is really a tooth fairy, that Santa makes the rounds on Christmas Eve, and that somewhere on Mt. Sinai all the Gods <because the world's people have many> sit and watch over this world.
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Honeyguides (Indicatoridae)
Scaly-throated Honeyguide (Indicator variegatus) - HBW 7, p. 293
French: Indicateur varié
German: Strichelstirn-Honiganzeiger
Spanish: Indicador Variegado
Other common names: Variegated Honeyguide
Taxonomy: Indicator variegatus Lesson, 1830, Knysna, South Africa.
Forms a superspecies with I. maculatus, barely overlapping with it in SW Sudan and W Uganda. Despite widespread distribution, exhibits mosaic geographical pattern of variation, as well as varying individually, seasonally and with age, rendering accurate racial subdivision impossible for present; birds from S Somalia to NE Tanzania formerly separated in race jubaensis. Monotypic.
Distribution: S Ethiopia and S Sudan to S Somalia, S through E Africa (W to E Rwanda and E Burundi), and from C Angola E to E Zaire and W Tanzania, S to Zambia, E Zimbabwe and E Cape Province.
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An individual briefly perched before flying away Locality Zomba Plateau, Southern Region, Malawi (Monotypic species)
Greg Baker 18 October 2005 3 years ago 8 sec 4
A bird drinking. Locality Mkuze Game Reserve, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa (Monotypic species)
Keith Blomerley 21 October 2004 10 years ago 24 sec 4
bird sitting in the canopy Locality Gatamaiyu Forest, Kenya
Keith and Lynn Youngs 20 November 2013 2 years ago 32 sec 3.6
A bird in a tree Locality Nechisar National Park, Ethiopia (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 17 December 2005 9 years ago 22 sec 3.6
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Bird on a branch
Locality Zomba Plateau, Southern Region, Malawi
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Adult perching in the shadow
Locality Rhino River Camp, Meru National Park, Kenya (Monotypic species)
maurizioravasini 1 August 2012 1 year ago 4
Bird on a branch
Locality Zomba Plateau, Southern Region, Malawi
Roland Bischoff 8 September 2009 2 years ago 4
Back view of a perched bird.
Locality Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve, Kenya (Monotypic species)
Steve Garvie 12 August 2007 6 years ago 3.8
Adult perched
Locality Bishangari Lodge, Lake Langano, Oromia Region, Ethiopia (Monotypic species)
Nik Borrow 29 December 2012 3 years ago 3.8
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Locality Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve, Kenya (Monotypic species)
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17:40, UK, Thursday 27 August 2009
Irish Liam Neeson has become an American citizen because of the "extraordinary" support he has got in the US after his wife's death.
The actor said he was still a proud Irishman but the warmth from well wishers on the other side of the Atlantic prompted him to seek citizenship.
Neeson's wife, actress Natasha Richardson, died in March following a skiing accident in Quebec, Canada.
Appearing on ABC's Good Morning America, Liam Neeson said he and the couple's two sons were "doing good" five months on from the tragic accident.
"To be honest, we are taking each day as it comes," he added.
The 57-year-old actor said he was still getting extraordinary letters of condolences from people in America.
"That is partly the reason why I've recently become an American citizen," Neeson said.
He added: "I'm still a proud Irishman, of course, but I've become an American citizen - I'm very proud of that."