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hi everyone, i'm a new entry from italy
I have an incredible problem with my SP JA. i've to say that i got cracked version from web but it work perfectly until yesterday night for unknown reason.
here's the sign of problem:
When i started the game (i got tons of mods that doesn't gimme any problems) in SP, i choose my character skin and than the saber type and style. At last i select my saber, at the theory i start the game but when we have the "wait" screen with female zabrak before the famous "A LONG TIME AGO " the game crash.
I tried to cut away all mods but the problem "works" perfectly. At the end i decided to reinstall the all game from the DMG (MAC) but nothing to do.
i guess that the problem is on my mac but it's possible ?? This the MP academy works perfectly with all mods installed
let me know something !!!
and may the force be with everybody
Probably because it is a cracked version.
Simple fix though:
1. go to Steam
2. search for Star Wars Jedi Academy
3. purchase
4. install
If the problem still persists after that we'll try to help you with specs and settings.
i've deleted my JA on computer and than purchased the steam version but the problem remains but why?, anyway i have bought the app store version and it's OK for now.
By the way thanks a lot for your reply :thmbup1:
Ok. So what operating system, memory and video card do you have?
I'm not familiar with the mac version but I know someone who is. I'll contact them for you.
Hey there. This is an odd problem indeed. What version of Mac do you have?
I use the app store version primarily and it works great for me. I have the Steam version as well and it worked fine. Must be an issue with your computer.
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Now that winter is upon us, let's try hiking a few fire roads within our mountains surrounding Oakhurst. If you check our local map, there are many forgotten roads leading into remote areas only minutes from our down town area.
The other day Fred Cochran and I decided to hike from the forestry gate at Road 223 and the unpaved Thornberry Road. Then trek across Thornberry Mountain toward Mudge Ranch. If time would permit, follow toward the forest gate along Veater Ranch Road in the Coarsegold area. Note: Be sure and get permission to cross the Veater Ranch property.
This steep but scenic dirt road was carved across this mountain range as a fire break, but as a hiking trail the distant views of both Oakhurst and Coarsegold are rewarding.
Within the first hour we can see Oakhurst Valley extending westward toward Ahwahnee. Even the cell towers on Deadwood are visible. On the opposite side of this valley is Bissett Station Road (620) wandering across the banana belt. Looking north are the mountains surrounding North Fork. The peaks of Shuteye, Little Shuteye and Fresno Dome are in the distance.
We took a few side bar trails which led to those abandoned Agate Mines. All that remains today are huge areas honed into the mountain side or deep holes blasted and dug directly into the earth. After a closer inspection of these man made scars, these ancient diggings have been abandoned for decades.
Continuing along the crest we have the choice of staying on the road or attempt the side trails which in-turn shortens this hike. Dropping in elevation we passed the back gate to Camp Oakhurst and the lowest point of this hike. We could terminate our trek and walk through the camp, but decided to continue following the road climbing above its location.
We passed another forest gate and continue to the next summit. Again the views of Coarsegold are opening up but the ridge extending south is blocking the distant views. Once again we followed the road as it dropped down to a third gate, then another short climb to an opening that gave us a 180 degree view of Coarsegold and the Chukchansi Casino in the direction of Indian Lakes.
We had a brief discussion if we should turn back at this point or continue hiking toward Veater Ranch Road? Turning back was the logical decision with our second vehicle parked on Thornberry Summit Road, just below Camp Oakhurst. Veater Ranch Road was not an option at this time.
Instead of returning to the back gate which allows access into the Camp, we took a cross country route. This remote trek will by-pass Camp Oakhurst and cross another remote dirt road leading to the area where our vehicle is parked.
I have hiked off trail in this area many times. For those of you who are attempting your first challenge into this area, stay on the dirt roads or bring your map and GPS. There are many brushy canyons and they all look alike. After three and a half hours we completed an adventure that was remarkably challenging and of course we were rewarded with views of our local area.


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Hi all I am new to this forum. I apologize if this search has been done, but I couldn't find this search. I was wondering if anyone has any recs for romances in historicals or paranormals where the hero forces the heroine to either marry him or sleep with him. I have read all of anne stuart books, christine feehan books, and lisa kleypas' tempt me at twilight and whitney my love. I have been searching for silver-tongued devil but haven't found it. I appreciate any recs thanks!
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Hi there,
Here is a link to a list of books with arranged marriages. There is also a link to a list of shot gun weddings and marriages of convience. You can find other "plot device" list if you go under the Reader's Choice tab at the top of the page and click on Special tittle listings.
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As far as forced seduction:
Patricia Gaffney - To Have and to Hold
Lydia Joyce - Wicked Intentions
Sandra Schwabb - Lily Brand
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Most of Sarah McCarty's "Promise" books, if you want erotic books, have this as a device.
And of course, the book that started the modern romance book: Kathleen Woodiweiss's "The Flame and the Flower." This is old skool romance, meaning that the hero forces the woman to have sex. Some people hate this kind of romance, citing it as rape, but it was VERY common in the 70's and 80's. I don't know if it's too old for you or not.
Rosemary Rogers wrote many books with this plot, back in the day
My bet is that you like a strong, alpha hero. If so, have you tried J R Ward? You should start with her first book and you may fall in love with her, as so many people have. Very sexy books.
Of course, if you read the first chapter on Amazon, it'll give you a taste of a novel. As you probably already know, you can do this on your computer; you don't need a Kindle, etc.
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Thanks for the help everyone! I have been looking for 'to have and to hold', no luck yet. I have tried some 70s/80s era books, but haven't found too many I love. I do adore 'Lily Brand' and J.r. ward is one of my favorite authors. Thanks for the link to the arranged marriages, maybe I'll find some more ideas there =)
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Thanks for the help everyone! I have been looking for 'to have and to hold', no luck yet. I have tried some 70s/80s era books, but haven't found too many I love. I do adore 'Lily Brand' and J.r. ward is one of my favorite authors. Thanks for the link to the arranged marriages, maybe I'll find some more ideas there =)
You can try Better World Books for To Have and to Hold, or wait a bit - Gaffney's backlist is being released as e-books (though fairly expensive ones, I must say), and I think the Wyckerley books will eventually be included in that.
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Don't forget, also to look in your library. I check there first, every time I want to order an old book, and most of the time, I end up saving myself a pretty penny.
If you liked Ward, have you read Thea Harrison's "Dragon Bound"? This has some of what you want, plus it's a GREAT read. One of the best romances, consistently voted #1 is "Lord of Scoundrels" by Loretta Chase. It has the situation you like--vaguely--but it's an excellent book.
Have you tried Christine Feehans Dark Series, beginning with her The Dark Prince. She was the first to write about paranormals with alpha men who MUST mate with their life mate. A lot of fun.
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Ladies and Gentlemen, it's out. It's called "Tinker Bell & the Lost Treasure," and it's the first feature film we've ever been involved in. An album featuring two (okay, one-and-a-half) songs (one has music by slammin' film composer Joel McNeely with lyrics by Val and myself) is released on iTunes as of September 22 (but the movie's out on October 20-somethingth.)
Enough with the parentheses: it's out. It's out, it's out, it's out, teenage (and pre-teen, sorry about the parenthetical) girls across the country are already writing comments and reviews on iTunes–and some of them even mention the songs we wrote. This album will more than likely sell more than 100,000 copies over the next two years–and the movie will more than likely sell over a million copies this year alone. This is, in case you don't know, maybe possibly just a couple more copies than any one GrooveLily record has sold so far, so we can't help feeling like this is a very big deal. We are reaching a wide, wide, wide audience, albeit an audience that wants to hear about fairies.
Keep in mind, it's not any member of GrooveLily singing; it's Méav of Celtic Woman singing "Where the Sunbeams Play" (the McNeely/Vigoda/Milburn composition) and Lisa Kelley, also of Celtic Woman, singing the opening/closing song from the film, "If You Believe," whose interesting journey to the small screen has been documented here and here and tangentially, but movingly, here. Still, Celtic Woman is a big deal, and these women know how to sing their Celtic Butts off.
It's not just the small screen, either–we were on tour when they did the big showing at El Capitan in Hollywood a coupla weeks ago, but we are getting to see it with our son this Saturday at a special family showing in a theater at 10 am–a very family-friendly time to see a movie. We prepped Mose by taking him to see Toy Story and Toy Story 2 this past weekend, and he has proven that when it's a film he's already familiar with, he's more than willing to plant his tuchus in the seat and watch the whole frickin' film. Mose's familiarity with Tinker Bell & The Lost Treasure is limited to a quicktime movie of the early animatics for the opening sequence paired with our home demo of "If You Believe" with Val's voice, but we suspect he'll dig it–it's a genuinely great quest movie with characters you care about. We are very, very, very proud.
So go: buy the soundtrack if you like, rent the movie on iTunes or pick it up in your local supermarket or toy store–you won't be disappointed. Plus, our songs are in it, and there's nothin' wrong with that.


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Six Different Sioux Score in Win
MANKATO, Minn. — After North Dakota was swept at St. Cloud two weeks ago, the Sioux had a week off and a lot of time to think about what had happened. So when they resumed play two weeks later in Mankato, they had one goal: get a good start.
The Sioux not only had a good start, they dominated the first period, scoring three goals en route to a 6-3 road victory over Minnesota State University.
North Dakota got six goals from different players and sturdy goaltending from senior Andy Kollar to cap the performance.
"We got beat two weeks ago by St. Cloud, and we have a lot of pride," said UND head coach Dean Blais. "And we knew playing four games against Mankato, we had to establish something, and that was work strong. Win, lose, draw, or whatever, we had to come out and work strong."
The Sioux got on the board early off a goal by sophomore David Lundbohm. Junior Ryan Bayda brought the puck down the left side on the UND rush. Bayda found Lundbohm streaking down the slot and slid the puck to his teammate. Lundbohm deflected the pass between MSU goaltender Jon Volp's legs for his fifth goal of the year.
The Sioux doubled their score only 45 seconds later. Freshmen Chris Fournier and Brandon Bochenski played give-and-go as North Dakota swarmed the MSU net. Bochenski found the puck in the slot and fired a rising backhand shot that beat Volp stick-side to put the Fighting Sioux up 2-0. The two goals took the air out of the crowd of 3,624.
"The first goal is huge in any game," said Blais. "We scored two of them and that's a bonus."
North Dakota scored on two of its first five shots in the game.
North Dakota's dominance of the first period continued as they peppered Volp with shot after shot. They got their third goal of the game 14:27 into the period.
After several closely missed chances by the Sioux, Fournier gave North Dakota a three-goal pad with his first collegiate tally. The freshman from Anchorage, Alaska, found the puck behind the net and made a wraparound play on the right side of the goal. Fournier took the puck on his forehand and put it past Volp and into the left side of the net.
"About time," Fournier joked. "I haven't scored a goal since last year. I kind of forgot what it was like. Bochenski made a great play in the corner and took two guys with him so I could just walk out. I was the happiest guy in the building, I can tell you that."
MSU's best pressure in the first ended with a brilliant save by Kollar. On a two-on-one rush, senior Nate Mauer slid the puck to teammate Jerry Cunningham in the slot. Cunningham missed the goal, but he darted behind the net and found the puck in time to feed left winger Josh Kern. Kern, streaking straight in on net, fired a one-timer from ten feet out, but Kollar made a spectacular save and allowed no rebound to keep MSU off the scoreboard.
After a dismal performance in the first period, things only got worse for the Mavericks in the second. Volp came up limping after contact with a skater in the first period, and he re-aggravated his injury in the beginning of the second period. According to MSU head coach Troy Jutting, Volp removed himself from the game to be replaced by sophomore Jason Jensen. Jutting was uncertain of the extent of Volp's injury.
MSU's goaltending picture was bleak coming into the game. Wednesday Minnesota State discovered that senior goaltender Eric Pateman was lost for the season with a shoulder injury. Volp, a freshman, had been the starter ever since Pateman's loss, with Jensen backing him up.
With Jensen replacing Volp, the Sioux took it to the new goaltender and scored a power-play goal 5:28 into the period. Enjoying a 5-on-3 advantage, the goal came directly off a faceoff win in the Maverick zone.
Bochenski won the draw back to Aaron Schneekloth, who passed the puck over to defenseman Chad Mazurak at the right point. Mazurak fired a hard slapshot on goal that hit Jensen's glove, bounced in the air, and dropped into the net behind Jensen. The goal gave the Sioux a 4-0 lead.
MSU finally came to life halfway through the period as Tim Jackman beat Kollar with a wrist shot from the right faceoff circle. After Kollar and Maverick forward B.J. Abel collided in the UND crease, Jackman found the puck and threw it into the net for his sixth goal of the year.
But North Dakota reacted to the goal the best way possible — by scoring a goal of its own. Jason Notermann got the puck on the left side and blasted it past Jensen to tally his third goal of the season.
MSU's attempted a comeback with Dana Sorenson scoring at the end of the second period and Jerry Cunningham putting the puck past Kollar again at 15:25 of the third. However, Kollar and the Fighting Sioux defense played tough throughout the game, and Bayda added an empty-net tally to complete the 6-3 victory.
Fournier credited UND's quick start to a good week of practice. "We were still a little bitter about our last series against St. Cloud two weeks ago. This last week of practice has been real intense, real crisp. And the older guys told us we have to start from the get-go. And that's what we did. That was our best first period the year."
Mazurak, the team captain, agreed.
"One of our keys is, and has been all year, to get a good start. Get the first goal, but more importantly make our presence felt. We did that tonight and it was a result of a good game overall by us."
On the wrong side of the quick start, Jutting was upset with his team's performance in the first, something he called "embarrassing."
"They came out like gangbusters and we watched them play. I thought we played better in the second and third periods, but not good enough. You don't come out and play twenty minutes of hockey like we did to start the game and expect to win. I'm very disappointed."
The game was an important one for both teams. Not only are both squads battling for WCHA points, but they also play each other three more times in the next two weeks. After Saturday night's tilt, which starts at 7:05, the teams have a week off and then head to Grand Forks, N.D., for a rematch series.
"There's going to be a lot to remember," said Mazurak. "We want to go out there and get a win tomorrow night, and more importantly play well and get on track. Hopefully we'll see them in our rink and do the same thing to them again."
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Published: Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 5:45 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, July 5, 2013 at 12:11 a.m.
The final practice for the Nationwide Series Subway Firecracker 250 has concluded, with Parker Kligerman at the top of the board in the No. 77 Toyota.
Kligerman's top speed of 184 mph proved fastest for the second practice of the day, but well short of the 192.769 mph turned in by Brad Sweet in the No. 5 Chevy during the first practice.
Finishing among the fastest in the second practice were Joe Nemechek in the No. 87 Toyota, Robert Richardson Jr. in the No. 23 Chevy, Jason White in the No. 24 Toyota and Kurt Busch in the No. 1 Chevy.
Twenty-one cars took to the track during the second session.
Nationwide practice, 6:00 p.m. update
Parker Kligerman is atop the speed chart at this point, having posted a top speed of 184 mph in the No. 77 Toyota during the day's second practice for the Subway Firecracker 250.
Joe Nemechek in the No. 87 Toyota has the second fastest lap at 183.995 mph.
Nationwide practice, 5:42 p.m. update
As of 5:42 p.m., 15 of the 42 cars entered in the race turned laps on the 2.5-mile tri-oval. James Buescher has posted the fastest lap at 177.669 mph. Kyle Larson, returning to Daytona after a spectacular crash here in February, has posted the second fastest lap thus far with a speed of 177.543 mph.
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We begin our series of outstanding Italian films with acclaimed director Martin Scorsese's deeply personal and comprehensive overview of the classic Italian films that shaped his art and his life. Scorsese focusses mainly on the innovations in Italian film from the neorealism of the post WW II years to the 1970s. There is arguably no better introduction to the world of Italian cinema. NOTE: The film will be shown over two nights, for about two hours each night.
Rome: Open City (Roma Citta Aperta) (1946)
Director Roberto Rossellini's depiction of the partisan Resistance struggle in German-occupied Rome as the end of WW II approached, actually filmed just after Rome was liberated by a team that included Resistance fighters, marks the beginning of the Italian neorealist movement. Labeled "Classic Rossellini…(a) powerful moviemaking gem." (Leonard Maltin, Movie and Video Guide)
The Bicycle Thief (Ladri di Biciclette) (1949)
This is director Vittorio De Sica's neorealist story of a long-unemployed man who finally lands a job for which he needs a bicycle, only to have the bicycle stolen. As the man and his son search through Rome to recover the bicycle, the film sensitively reveals the deep bond of their relationship, which is forced to endure frustrating and ultimately heartbreaking challenges. "This is the most important film in the immediate postwar period, its extension of the traditional concepts of plot and dramatic structure exerted considerable influence on the development of the cinema." (Georges Sadoul, Dictionary of Films). "The Bicycle Thief is Everyman's search for dignity---it is as though the soul of a man had been filmed."---Arthur Miller.
La Strada (The Road) (1954)
Giuletta Masina and Anthony Quinn star in this widely admired and much loved early Federico Fellini film about a poor girl whose family sends her to perform on the road with Zampano, a circus Strong Man, whom she grows to love but who treats her cruelly. Winner of many awards, including Grand Prize at the Venice Film Festival and Academy Award for Best Foreign Film. "La Strada is really the complete catalog of my mythical world, a dangerous representation of my identity, undertaken without precautions…"---Federico Fellini.
8-1/2 (Otto e Mezzo) (1963)
As his next full-length film after his groundbreaking La Dolce Vita, Federico Fellini, largely through improvising, created this autobiographical portrait of a director's struggle to come to terms with his life, past and present, as he is pressured to produce his next film. Filled with surreal and often hauntingly beautiful images in stunning black-and white photography, and featuring Marcello Mastroianni in perhaps his greatest performance.
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (Ieri, Oggi, Domani) (1963)
Winner of the 1964 Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, the film presents a trilogy of comedies, set in Naples, Milan and Rome, each starring Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni in very different, engaging, often hilarious roles, showcasing the incredible range of these actors' and director Vittorio De Sica's talent.
The Conformist (Il Conformista) (1970)
Bernardo Bertolucci's compelling, haunting portrayal of a man driven to be normal at all costs, set in the milieu of Mussolini's Fascist Italy and 1930s Paris. The film features Jean-Louis Trintignant, Stefania Sandrelli and Dominique Sanda in unforgettable preformances, in a cinematic world shaped by the innovative and masterful cinematography of Vittorio Storaro and a musical score by Georges Delerue. The film contains brief nudity and sexual situations. NOTE: The Thursday date.
Cinema Paradiso (Nuovo Cinema Paradiso) (1989)
Giuseppe Tornatore's hugely popular, Academy Award-winning film explores a man's lifelong love of the magical, romantic world of cinema and his boyhood relationship with a projectionist, Alfredo, who leads him into that world. Of this film the late Roger Ebert wrote, "Anyone who loves movies is likely to love Cinema Paradiso." NOTE: We will be viewing the original theatrical release rather than the 174-min restoration of 2002. The film presents sexual situations---and lots of film kisses!
Bread and Tulips (Pane e tulipani) (2001)
An unhappy woman who is separated from her temperamental husband and teenage children when she is left behind by a tour bus heads for Venice---and a new life. According to Facets, the film is " one of Italy's biggest recent commercial and critical hits." If you can't make it to Italy, this film is a rich next-best thing! Directed by Silvio Soldini and starring Lucia Maglietta and Bruno Ganz.
Gomorrah (2008)
Director, Matteo Garrone's "stark and shocking" expose of the world of organized crime, centering on characters living in a Naples housing project, shows how an inescapable environment of brutal violence consumes men, women and---most tragically---children. The film contains "bursts of violence," nudity and sexual scenes including one in a brothel/sex club.
Habemus Papam (We Have a Pope) (2011)
Director Nanni Moretti reveals what can happen when a cardinal is chosen to be pope and suddenly discovers he may not want the job. This subtle, sensitive and surprising film shows us, as it follows the experiences of the pope-elect and the psychiatrist summoned to counsel him, in and around Vatican City. "A beautiful film," that presents "the prospect of a single soul in crisis."---Anthony Lane, The New Yorker.
Camila (Argentina, 1984)
Based on an actual event, Maria Luisa Bemberg directed this story of a young socialite who elopes with a priest resulting in scandal and controversy during the De Rosas dictatorship of 19th century Argentina. Eventually they face the wrath of their families, church and government officials. Labeled as "…beautifully acted and superbly told." (Rita Kempley, Washington Post). "One of the best Argentine pictures ever…" (Variety). "A bare outline fails to do justice to this powerful indictment of repression…" (Faber Companion to Foreign Films). It was an Academy Award Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film.
Five from Barska Street (Piatka z ulicy Barskiej) (Poland, 1954)
In this impressive and evocative drama, director Aleksander Ford offers a glimpse into life in Poland in the immediate post-WW II years. It is the story of a gang of five juvenile delinquents who are put on probation after a robbery, and find themselves torn between reforming and going back to their criminal ways. Reviews include "(Ford) was one of Poland's leading directors (of the post-war era) … (This) was one of the first Eastern European films which attempted to depict contemporary society in its true colors." (Mira and A. J. Liehm, Cinema: A Critical Dictionary). It was honored at the 1954 Cannes Festival.
The End of August at the Hotel Ozone (Konec srpna v Hotelu Ozon) (Czechoslovakia, 1967)
Compelling in its authenticity, this is director Jan Schmidt's shattering tale of life after nuclear war. With less science fiction than stark realism, we find a group of women revert to primitive barbarity in order to survive. Described as "… a gripping, frightening, horror story of the ultimate brutalization of humanity after most of the world has blown itself up." (Newsday).
Shadow (Cien) (Poland, 1956)
Director Jerzy Kawalerowicz crafted this suspenseful conspiracy thriller that presents three possible accounts of a dead man's life and activities in a manner which recalls Akira Kurosawa's Rashomon. Though Shadow established Kawalerowicz as a leading filmmaker, it did not sit well with authorities, as all the key players are immersed in a heavy atmosphere that screams repression. It was nominated for the Golden Palm at Cannes.


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Downstate New York really dodged more than a bullet when Hurricane Irene passed over, but our neighbors Upstate unfortunately did not. As Greenmarkets have increased around New York City, more New Yorkers have turned to the markets as part of their regular weekly shopping, and have gotten to know the farms behind their food. And 10% of those farms did not fare well with the post-Irene flooding. Over 140,000 acres of farmland was damaged by the hurricane and GrowNYC is asking all New Yorkers to help their neighbors to the north by donating some much needed food and supplies.
Collections are to be held in all five boroughs over the next few weeks at local Greenmarkets. Supplies needed include non-perishable foodstuffs (peanut butter, cereal, soups, pasta, etc.), paper plates and cups, diapers, shampoo, toothpaste, and disinfectant cleaners. The sooner the farms can get back on their feet, the less interruption we'll have in our supply of fresh vegetables and fruit! To see where you can donate, head on over to GrowNYC's website for more information.
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Flying Food Group Voluntarily Recalls Expired Protein Bistro Boxes Because Of Possible Health RiskPublish Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:13:00 -0400
ContactConsumer:773-387-8078Media:Ms. Dawn email@example.com IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 6, 2012 - Out of utmost concern and caution for our customers, and in response to Justin's Nut Butter expanded voluntary recall of its 0.5 oz single-serve Honey Peanut Butter squeeze packs, Flying Food Group, headquartered in Chicago, IL, is initiating a voluntary recall of Starbucks brand Protein Bistro Box with Enjoy By dates 8/10/12 - 10/06/12 which contain the above named peanut butter product. The recalled peanut butter squeeze packs contained in the Protein Bistro Boxes have the following Best By dates: 7/14/13, 7/26/13, 7/27/13, 7/28/13, 7/29/13, 8/9/23, 8/10/13, 8/13/13, 8/14/13, 8/15/13, 8/26/13, 8/27/13, 8/28/13, 8/29/13, or 8/30/13.Peanuts associated with the Sunland, Inc. recall were used in the production of certain lots of Justin's Honey Peanut Butter squeeze pack product and have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.Flying Food Group is issuing this voluntary recall linked to the supplier's recall to minimize any risk to public health.The recalled product was distributed solely to Starbucks retail stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, and California from 8/8/12 to 10/4/12. All impacted product has been confirmed as removed from stores.The Protein Bistro Box product is in a clear plastic container, with a white code date sticker on the bottom of the container, stating "Enjoy by" followed by the date in the following format: M (Month) DD (Date), for example, 08 08 standing for August 8th. The recalled Justin's single-serve Honey Peanut Butter pouches are included inside the Protein Bistro Boxes and are fully labeled with the Justin's brand and sealed. The individual pouches are dated stamped at the bottom of the pouch.Anyone who has the recalled product or the associated individual Peanut Butter pouches in their possession should not consume it and should destroy or discard the product. Consumers with questions may contact the Flying Food Group at (773) 387-8078, Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).This recall is being made with the knowledge of the United States Food and Drug Administration.Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter. Please feel free to contact us should you require additional information or assistance.Recalled Protein Bistro Box Products and Enjoy By Dates: BrandProductPack SizeUPCCode Date RangeIncluded StatesStarbucksProtein Bistro Box6.80 oz762111881502Enjoy By 8/1012 - 10/6/12CT, MA, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC, VA, GA, FL, IL, WI, MN, IN, TX, AZ, NV, CARecalled Justin's Peanut Butter Pouch, contained inside the Protein Bistro Box Products: BrandProductPack SizeUPCCode Date RangeIncluded StatesJustin'sHoney Peanut Butter0.5 oz8944550003917/26/13,7/27/13,7/28/13,7/29/13,8/09/13,8/10/13,8/13/13,8/14/13,8/15/13,8/26/13,8/27/13,8/28/13,8/29/13,8/30/13CT, MA, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC, VA, GA, FL, IL, WI, MN, IN, TX, AZ, NV, CA
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He has already provided a way of escape, but we must decide to walk out of the bondage. The way of escape is the Word of God. The way out of your bondage, is the Word of God. When we refuse to walk in HIS truths, we are simply refusing our deliverance. It is our choice; no longer HIS responsibility … because He already did it all on the cross.
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BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. - Missing 11-year-old La'Neijah Q. Durham has been located and is safe with family, according to Officer Jaclyn Smith of the Boynton Beach Police Department.
She was reported missing when she left her mother's home at 1107 Mahogany Dr. in Boynton Beach Wednesday around 11:30 pm, according to police.
Durham is a black female, 5-feet 2-inches and weighs around 110 pounds.
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College Hockey:St. Norbert Rallies From Early Deficit For Runaway Win
Seven of Eight Goals Come On Special Teams
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Despite falling behind 2-0, the St. Norbert College hockey team beat Lake Forest College 8-4 in the Green Knights' first game at the Cornerstone Community Center in Ashwaubenon.
Lake Forest took a 2-1 lead after the first period when the Foresters scored the first two goals of the game.
Lake Forest's Matt Bruni and Adrian Wong scored 28 seconds apart midway through the first period for a 2-0 lead, but Trent Dickson scored four minutes later on a power-play score to pull the Green Knights to within 2-1.
St. Norbert pulled even on a Chris Bodnar power-play goal, but Lake Forest answered on a David Evans score with a man advantage. St. Norbert went ahead for good on power-play goals by Maris Ziedins and Bodnar.
The Green Knights iced the game in the third on goals by Trent Dickson, Shane Dickson, Bucky Gruber and Ziedins. Shane Dickson's and Gruber's scorer in the third were shorthanded goals.
The game was marred by 37 penalties, 19 for St. Norbert and 18 for Lake Forest. St. Norbert finished 5-for-13 on the power play and scored seven of its eight goals on special teams. Lake Forest was 3-for-11 on the power play.
Derrick Myers stopped 19 shots for St. Norbert, while Justin Howard made 16 saves for Lake Forest.
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The Chief Minister is fully aware that an anti-party hopping law is in contravention of the Federal Constitution and a 1992 Supreme Court ruling, says Gerakan.
GEORGE TOWN: Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng should stop his ŌĆ£wayang kulitŌĆØ (shadow play) of enacting a state anti-party hopping law even though he knows it would not work.
Penang Gerakan legal and human rights bureau head Baljit Singh accused Lim of taking Penangites for a ride with his wayang kulit.
ŌĆ£As usual, Lim just wants to hoodwink the people and fish for votes with his routine politicking,ŌĆØ said Baljit.
He said Lim was duping Penangites into thinking that he was against party hopping even though he was fully aware that such state enactment would contravene the Federal Constitution and the 1992 Supreme Court ruling.
Concurring with DAP supremo Karpal SinghŌĆÖs statement last week, Baljit pointed out that any anti-hop legislation would be effective only when constitutional barriers of Articles 10(1)(C) and 48(6) were removed.
ŌĆ£Karpal was right that the constitutional barriers must be repealed before anti-party hopping laws could be legislated. Hence, if they are sincere and honest, Lim and Pakatan leaders should table a proposal in Parliament first to amend the constitution.
ŌĆ£But Lim is not listening to Karpal, his own chairman and a senior lawyer. If he wonŌĆÖt listen to a constitutional law expert in the country, who else will Lim listen?ŌĆØ asked Baljit.
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Article 10(1)(C) grants the citizenry rights to freedom of association.
Article 48(6) and sub-section 6 (5) Schedule Eight respectively stipulate that an MP or state assemblyman who resigned be disqualified from contesting as a member of the House of Representatives for a period of five years effective from the date of resignation.
In the case of ŌĆ£Kelantan Legislature vs Nordin SallehŌĆØ, the then Supreme Court ruled on April 3, 1992 that the PAS-helmed state governmentŌĆÖs enactment outlawing party hopping was unconstitutional.
The court ruled that it violated Article 10 as it affected oneŌĆÖs right to freedom to association.
ŌĆ£Lim should be honest and sincere, and stop politicking if he really wants to protect public interests. He should stop his wayang kulit,ŌĆØ said Baljit.
Lim announced this week that his state government was planning to legislate against party hopping to prevent ŌĆ£frogs and tadpolesŌĆØ from breeding in Penang.
A senior lawyer, CV Prabhakaran, has said that a Penang anti-hopping legislation would be ultra vires the Federal Constitution because it restricted personal freedom.
ŌĆ£The representatives were elected by the people. What is the chief minister trying to do?ŌĆØ he asked.


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John B. "Johnny" Ransone
John Berkley "Johnny" Ransone, 50, of Lexington Park, MD, formerly of Colonial Beach, VA, died April 16, 2009 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Home in Lexington Park, MD after a long illness.
Survivors include one son, Brandon, of Hollywood, MD; his mother, Blanche J. Ransone; a sister, Dale R. Sawdy and husband Cecil G., all of Colonial Beach; two uncles, Garnet B. Jett of Colonial Beach, and Keith W. Slocum of Avon Park, FL; a niece, Shannon S. Jernigan of King George; several cousins; and a dear friend, Barbara Jones of Lexington Park, MD.
Mr. Ransone was a member of the Order of DeMolay and attended Colonial Beach School. He joined the U.S. Army at the age of 18 and served for seven years. He was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, MO., Frankfurt, Germany, and Fort Campbell, KY. He worked at the Naval Surface Warfare Center for several years. In 1996 he moved to Lexington Park, MD and worked for Goot Oil Co. and Southern Maryland Oil Company.
A private service will be held at a later date.
The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society.
Margaret Elizabeth W. Welch
Margaret Elizabeth Whittemore Welch, 74, of Falmouth passed away Monday, April 6, 2009, at her home after a brief struggle with cancer. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Margaret was born April 17, 1934, in Buncombe County, N.C., to the late Harry Martin and Ruth Elizabeth Dillingham Whittemore. She graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1952, and was a retired federal employee. The majority of her service was with the D.C. Department of Corrections in Lorton, Fairfax County.
She moved to Falmouth in 1992. In the years since retirement, she enjoyed working in her yard and nurturing the many flowers and plants surrounding her home. She was an avid follower of the late Dale Earnhardt Sr. and a loyal fan of the Washington Redskins.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, William "Bill" Welch; her youngest son, Richard "Bart" Welch; and brothers James "Jim" Whittemore and John "Johnny" Whittemore.
She is survived by her sons and their spouses: Wes and Diane Welch of Springfield; Les Welch of Harrisonburg; Ash and Lisa Welch of Warrenton; and Kelley and Peggy Welch of Stafford County. She also is survived by her six grandchildren: Matt and Dan Welch of Springfield, Taylor Welch of Warrenton, Chip Welch of Stafford, and Britteny and Richie Welch of North Carolina; an aunt, Faye Whittemore Robinson; sister-in-law Kay Whittemore; nephew Mark Whittemore; and numerous other relatives, all of North Carolina.
Margaret also leaves behind her lifelong friend and sister-in-spirit, Doris Caton of Stafford, as well as her dear friend, Paul Bohrer of Colonial Beach.
Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mary Washington Hospice, c/o Mary Washington Hospital Founda-tion, 2600 Mary Washington Blvd., Fredericksburg, Va. 22401.
Lacy M. Richardson
Lacy M. Richardson of Sandston departed this life Monday, April 13, 2009.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Pearl Richardson.
He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Coombs and her husband, Ron; his grandsons, Jack and Joshua Coombs; his two sisters, Dorothy Merryman and Edna Lee; his nephew, Joe Minter; his niece, Linda Beer; and his devoted friend of 17 years, Joan Ferrell.
He was a member and past master of Babcock Lodge 322 and a deacon at Round Hill Baptist Church in King George County.
A funeral was held Friday, April 17, at Nelsen Funeral Home in Richmond, VA. Interment followed in Washington Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Round Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, Box 467, King George, Va. 22485.
Gary B. Mayer
Gary B. Mayer, 58, of King George County went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 12, 2009, at his home, surrounded by his family.
A native of New Jersey, Gary worked for several years with his father at Haywood Auto Body Shop. He had been employed by Mary Washington Hospital until his illness.
Survivors include his loving wife, Marian Scott Mayer; two daughters, Tiffany Campbell Johnson of Fredericksburg and Kemisha Mayer Roper of Cameron, N.C.; one son, David Wayne Scott and his wife, Diane, of Tappahannock; and his stepmother, Mary Mayer of King George. He also leaves to cherish his memory two sisters, Ruth Mayer-Martin and her husband, Walter, of Linden, N.J., and LaVerne Mayer of King George; three brothers, Haywood Sr., and Edward Mayer, both of Rahway, N.J., and George Mayer of Jackonsville, Fla.; his godmother, Bernice Mason; two sisters-in-law, Carolyn Frye and her husband, Willis, of King George and Bernice Lumpkin of Fredericksburg; one brother-in-law, William Scott and his wife, Sharon, of King George; and his devoted friends, Rachel Lewis, Gloria Jett, Tina Vaughan, Crystal Frye, Kim Hopkins and Cynthia Beverly Freeman.
He was preceded in death by a brother Timothy Mayer.
A celebration of life was held Saturday, April 18, at Antioch Baptist Church, King George. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Lee Funeral Home of King George, handled the arrangements.
Virginia Berry Grimes
Virginia Berry Grimes, 83, of Fredericksburg died Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at Mary Washington Hospital. She was the widow of Allen J. "Sug" Grimes.
Mrs. Grimes worked for many years at J.J. Newberry in Fredericksburg and later worked for several years at Giant Food in Fredericksburg. She was a longtime member of Fredericksburg United Methodist Church. Virginia was a beloved mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family.
Survivors include her son, Thomas B. Grimes and his wife, Eileen, of Fredericksburg; her daughter, Deborah G. Stroud and her husband, Dennis, of King George County; her grandchildren, Wendy Hallenbeck and her husband, Jeff, Thomas B. Grimes Jr., Christy Noakes, Donald L. Jett Jr. and his fiancee, Cheryl Crane, Dennis Scott Stroud and his wife, Tracey, and Lauren Ashley Stroud; 10 great-grandchildren; three great-great- grandchildren; her sister, Joann Carpenter and her husband, Ralph, of Stafford County; her brother, William Berry, of Fredericksburg; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral was held Saturday, April 18, at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel with the Rev. Nancy Compher officiating. Interment followed in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were David Carpenter, Scott Carpenter, Ronnie Payne, Jeff Newton, Charles Newton and Jeff Hallenbeck.
Memorials may be made in her name to Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 308 Hanover St., Fredericksburg, Va. 22401.
Online guestbook is available at covenantfuneral service.com.
Mildred C. "Mickey" Bailey
Mildred Collins "Mickey" Bailey of King George County passed away suddenly Tuesday, April 14, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Ralph Stuart Bailey.
She is survived by her four children, Mildred Stuart Austin, Mary Harter Bailey, Collins Andrew Bailey and his wife, Pam, and William Frederick Bailey and his wife, Judy; and four grandchildren, Joshua and his wife, Elizabeth, Caleb, John and Mary Hannah. Also surviving are her two greyhounds, Ollie and Magic.
The family received friends Saturday at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., Richmond, Va. 23230, before the funeral service. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Greyhound Pets of America, Richmond Chapter, Box 70811, Richmond, Va. 23255.
Jean Rebecca Wheeler
Jean Rebecca Wheeler, 68, of Bowling Green died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Mary Washington Hospital.
She is survived by five sisters, Pauline Lomax and Evelyn Blaze, both of Ruther Glen, Roberta Cook of Spotsylvania County, Joanne Lewis of Fredericksburg and Flossie Lewis of Port Royal; three brothers, Otis Wheeler of Supply, Ernest Ellis of Spotsylvania, and Jessie Wheeler of King George County; her devoted companion, Harry Childs of Bowling Green; and devoted friend and caregiver, the Rev. Cynthia Golden of Bowling Green.
A funeral was held Saturday, April 18, at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Supply, with the Rev. Irving Woolfolk officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Online guestbook is available at brooksfuneralhome .com.
Susan Brent Mullen
Susan Brent Mullen, 41, of King George County passed away peacefully Thursday, April 16, 2009, at home, surrounded by her family and friends. Susan had fought a courageous battle with cancer.
Susan retired after 22 years of service as a vehicle maintenance coordinator at Hilldrup Moving and Storage in Stafford County. She was a member of Potomac Baptist Church in King George.
Susan enjoyed playing bingo and cards, and spending time with her family and friends. She also was a proud supporter of the "River Rat Racing" team. She was a 1985 graduate of King George High School.
Susan is survived by her loving husband of 16 years, Stephen Mullen, and their three beautiful daughters, Brandy Brent of King George, and Brittany Mullen and Breanna Mullen, both of the home; and her two grandsons, Ty and Thomas of King George. She also is survived by her mother, Mildred Brooks, her brother, Rusty Brooks, and her sister, Teresa Heironimus, all of King George; and numerous nieces and nephews. Susan was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy Brent, and her stepfather, Rosser Brooks.
A celebration of Susan's life was held Sunday, April 19, at Potomac Baptist Church, King George, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Nash & Slaw Funeral Home, King George.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Fund.
Online condolences are available at nashandslawfh. com.
Robert T. Johnson
Robert T. Johnson, 72, of Montross died Friday, April 17, 2009, at his daughter's home in Colonial Beach. Arrangements are incomplete at Cedell Brooks Funeral Home, Port Royal.
Cyrus B. Jackson
Cyrus B. Jackson, 55, of Washington, D.C., formerly of King George County, died Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Washington Hospital Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Cedell Brooks Funeral Home, Port Royal.


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Are you concerned with what your child is doing after school? Maybe your child is getting to the age when child care makes her feel a little embarrassed. Kind of like when you got a babysitter for her when she was 7. She may have kindly reminded you that she was not a baby, nor does she need child care. But she does need to be some place safe after school where she might get help with homework, hang out with her friends and be encouraged to participate in physical activities. Now if you could only agree on a place.
There are many child care programs available for school-age children. School-age programs can meet the needs of children ready to be independent and out of a child care program and parents looking for safety and structure.
When considering a school-age program, look for a program that will allow your child to continue growing socially, emotionally and physically. As with any child care program, ask friends and family about any school-age programs they are familiar with.
Types of school-age programs include:
Regardless of the location, take the same precautions as you did when you were looking for child care when she was a toddler.
Ask these questions:
In addition, when visiting, ask some of the youth what they like about attending the program. Inquire about some of their favorite activities. Also speak with staff about how they interact with youth during their time at the program.
Another consideration you will want to make is the program's schedule of care. You'll want to know if this program is an "after-school" program only, or if they also offer service during school breaks and summer. Similar to your toddler, you will want your school-age child to experience consistency in the care she is receiving. The relationships created will benefit her development as they did in her early years in child care. In addition, she'll be having fun with her peers and you'll have peace of mind knowing that she's receiving quality care in a safe environment.
For more information on locating quality school-age programs, contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral agency (link) and check out Selecting a High-Quality School-Age Program for Your Child. (link to pubs or PDF of pub)


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Hi There
I am thinking of pulling the trigger on this dac, the FiiO D3. My current setup is Asus DX/XD > (Optical) > Yamaha DSP A5 > (RCA from Main level output) > Harmon Kardon A500 Integrated valve amp (Tape Mon inputs, or some other line level inputs).
I used to use a soundcard headphone level output to my A500's phono input stage (sacriledge I know) which did work fine and sound good but having just taken the A500 out of storage the preamp stage sounds crummy, and replacement valves aren't cheap.
What I am trying to avoid is having to have the Yamaha on just to listen to stereo music via the PC and the valve amp, as the Yamaha is currently my DAC. The D3 looks like it would take care of this problem handily, and all for around £25.
Now I am not expecting the same kind of performance you would see from a proper £300>£1000 standalone DAC, I'm just looking for something acceptably good that would compare to a high(ish) end home cinema DAC or a top end sound card DAC. My valve amp is pretty old and even the output stage would colour the sound no doubt so perfect replication is not really the issue. Just something nice and "listenable".
Couple of questions
1) Is this DAC a complete waste of money? Something better second hand? Keep using my amp?
2) There are some reports that the level output of this dac is quite high. Would this potentially pose a problem for my valve amp? Any way around this?
3) Alternatives are welcome.
Many thanks you nice folks....


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Let's Build a G-ddamn Tesla Museum!
Nikola Tesla's
Wardenclyffe laboratory and tower
Nikola Tesla was the father of the electric age. Despite having drop-kicked humanity into a second industrial revolution, up until recently he's been an unsung hero in history books. If you don't know who Tesla is, go read this.
Tesla's final laboratory is located in the sleepy town of Shoreham, New York. It's known as Wardenclyffe and it's where Tesla attempted to build a tower that would provide free wireless energy to the entire earth. Unfortunately, Tesla lost his funding before the project was completed and in 1917 the Wardenclyffe tower was demolished. Subsequently, the land was sold to a film and paper manufacturer.
However, the land, laboratory, and foundation beneath the tower are still there and very recently went up for sale. And right now a non-profit is trying to buy the property and turn it into a Nikola Tesla Museum. The property is listed at $1.6 million, and this non-profit has received a matching grant from New York State of up to $850k. This means that if we can raise $850k, New York State will match us for that same amount — putting the total raised at $1.7 million.
There is currently another offer on the table from someone who wants to purchase the property potentially tear it down or turn it into a retail establishment. There is no Tesla museum in the United States, despite Tesla's extraordinary accomplishments. If we can outbid this other person and buy the land it will permanently be protected as a historic site and eventually converted into a Nikola Tesla Science Center.
The folks behind this project are a 501(c) non-profit organization and they've spent the past 15 years trying to find a way to save this property. This IndieGoGo account is linked directly to their bank and all the funds will go directly to them.
Even if we raise the full amount and end up with $1.7 million, this isn't enough to build an actual museum / science center. But it will effectively put the property into the right hands so it can eventually be renovated into something fitting for one of the greatest inventors of our time.
Internet, this is where you come in: HELP ME BUILD A G-DDAMN TESLA MUSEUM.
More details about the campaign can be found over here.
The Indiegogo campaign is linked directly to the bank account of Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe, formerly known as Friends of Science East, Inc. It is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization registered with the State of New York.
Also see:
- Effort to Save Tesla Lab Gets Surprise Web Jolt:
Online Donors Give More Than $1 Million to Aid Wardenclyffe Site in Shoreham
- Serbianna.com: Nikola Tesla in Film and TV


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Ordinarily, Napolitano resembles an overgrown kid at public events — laughing and joking with the crowd. But today, back in the car, she needs to vent. "This business of taking immigration policy out on young people just burns me," she says, pushing aside The Rise of American Democracy, a hefty tome that she reads between stops. "That young man has all the potential in the world. If you put that student up in front of a lot of Arizonans, they'd say, 'Of course I want him to succeed.' But if you put up a ballot measure and ask, 'Should we spend tax dollars for college tuition for illegal immigrants?' they'll vote no. When you go from the specific to the abstract, you lose that boy's face."
It's a struggle, then, to remember that this is the woman who signed a bill that passed into law on January 1, 2008, allowing prosecutors to revoke a business owner's license if the owner is caught more than once knowingly hiring illegal workers — a law widely described as the most draconian of its kind in the country. Signing the bill has put Napolitano, hailed as one of the sanest voices in the immigration debate, in unfamiliar terrain: denounced by progressives and business leaders alike. Both sides say the law could cripple the state's economy and embolden such vigilante groups as the Minuteman Project, whose members patrol the border and round up suspected interlopers.
"If I had vetoed that bill, the wrath of God would have descended," Napolitano counters. "The immigration debate is red-hot here." She says she was caught in a bind: Congress failed to enact immigration reform; the state's schools, prisons, and hospitals are bursting at the seams; and 85 percent of Arizonans support sanctions. "She's walking the razor's edge," says Fred Solop, a professor of political science at Northern Arizona University. "And she saw the writing on the wall."
The wall, to be precise. Two years ago, after long resisting calls to militarize the border, Napolitano reversed her position. She persuaded the federal government to station 2,400 National Guard troops along the 376-mile Arizona-Mexico frontier and dropped her opposition to the $6 billion, 700-mile border fence long sought by anti-immigration ideologues. Napolitano once publicly scoffed at the idea of a barricade: "You show me a 50-foot wall, and I'll show you a 51-foot ladder," she repeatedly said. In 2006, however, Napolitano looked on approvingly as President Bush signed into law the bill authorizing its construction.
Despite this about-face, Napolitano says she's committed to creating a streamlined legal path to citizenship. "People have this idea that the illegal immigrant is this guy who sneaks up to our border with a backpack full of dope, swims the Rio Grande, and skulks into our communities," Napolitano says. "In fact, over half the illegal immigrants came in legally but over-stayed their visas." Napolitano is silent as she looks out her car window at a dry arroyo near Tempe. "You'd do better in a new country if the possibility of citizenship is held out to you," she says finally. "But under current law, no matter how hard you work, how many children you raise — you can still get hauled away."


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Like many other things in life, healthy eating is a habit that you can develop. Most of what you eat, the foods you like and dislike, in fact, your whole attitude towards food is a habit that you have spent a lifetime developing. If you want to make healthy changes in the way you eat you need to replace the bad habits with better, healthier habits.
Your relationship with food plays a big part in whether or not you will be successful in making lasting changes. Here are 9 things yo can do to develop better eating habits, and to change the way you think about your diet.
Eat mindfully
Many people have developed the really unhealthy practice of eating without paying attention to it. They grab a snack to eat in the car, or break out a bag of chips to munch on while watching TV. Without even realizing it, they've polished off several servings worth of a greasy, salty snack, with very little nutrients.
A better choice is to only eat when you can pay attention to what you are eating. That means making conscious choices about what you are eating, and how much you are eating.
Everything in moderation
If you are relatively healthy you should be able to eat most of the foods you like. However, that doesn't mean you can eat unlimited amounts of that food. A chocolate chip cookie is a nice treat, but 5 or 6 cookies are more than anyone should be eating at one sitting. When it comes to food, more is not better (with the possible exception of green leafy vegetables).
One of the first steps you need to take is to get your portion sizes under control.
One easy step is to use a smaller plate. A normal portion gets lost when placed on an oversized plate. When you use a smaller plate the serving looks bigger, and it's easier to stop yourself from overeating.
Eat when hungry, not for comfort
Most people at some point or other have reached for food for comfort. You're feeling a little down, so you reach for that carton of ice cream. Or you buy that box of popcorn at the movie, not because you're hungry, but just because you always do that when you go to the movies.
You need to remember, the main job of food is to fuel your body. If your sereious about healthy eating you need to get into the habit of eating because your hungry, not as a way to bring you comfort, or to satisfy some other habit.
Stop eating before you're full
Have you ever eaten so much that you're uncomfortable after the meal? Most people have done that at least once, but it's a very unhealthy habit to get into. Your body has a system in place that is designed to tell you when you have had enough to eat. Unfortunately, most people eat so fast that by the time the body signals the brain that it's full, you have already eaten too much.
You need to slow down, and pay attention to the signals your body sends.
Many experts recommend not waiting until you are full to stop eating. They say that the best practice is to stop eating when you are no longer hungry. By the time you feel full, you've already gone too far.
Eat breakfast
Skipping breakfast (or any meal) sets you up for problems the rest of the day. The main problem is that you get hungry part way through the morning. By the time lunch rolls around you have spent half the morning thinking about food. When you finally get around to eating lunch, there's a good chance that you will eat more than you should.
By eating ahealthy breakfast you give your body more energy, and you're not nutrient deprived. it becomes much easier to control what you eat for the remainder of the day.
Remove temptation from your house
Here is a diet tip that works every time: If you don't have access to an unhealthy food, you won't be able to eat it. If you know you have a problem with a food, remove it form your home so you aren't tempted to grab it. If you have a problem with chips, don't keep chips around. if you have to jump in the car and drive to the store very time you have a craving, you're much less likely to give in.
Know the difference between a snack and a treat
A snack and a treat are not the same thing, although many people treat them the same. Just because you read somewhere that between meal snacks are a good thing, it doesn't mean you should grab a slab of chocolate cake every afternoon.
Healthy snacks should be big enough to take the edge off of your hunger, not fill you up. You should also choose snacks that are low in added sugar, and that deliver plenty of nutrients. if possible, go for fruits and vegetables instead of processed snacks.
A treat should be just what the name says it is, a treat. If you eat it on a regular basis, it's not a treat.
Find ways to eat healthy without feeling deprived
Many people still think that healthy foods have less flavor, and that they're less satisfying. Nothing could be further from the truth. Many of the recipes that you grew up eating could still be made, but with healthier ingredients. You could still enjoy that peanut butter and jelly sandwich, just use a whole grain bread, freshly ground peanut butter, and a jelly made without high fructose corn syrup.
A quick search online will bring you healthier versions of most any recipe you could want. With a little practice you will soon be able to clean up those recipes on your own.
Eat for health, not for weight loss
Most people that have developed a healthy eating habit don't spend a lot of time counting calories. If you follow the tips above, and start developing healthier eating habits, calories won't be an issue. The reason is, most fresh foods are very nutrient dense, as opposed to processed foods that are more calorie dense.
That means tht when you grab fresh foods, you get a lot of nutrients with a lot less calories. Processed foods, on the other hand, deliver a lot of calories with fewer nutients.
Eating healthy is mainly a matter of developing a healthy attitude about food. If yo look at it as a "diet," and that you are depriving yourself, it becomes much harder to stick with your plan. However, once you start to develop a healthy eating habit, and you start to see an improvement in the way you look and feel, you'll know that it was worth the effort.


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Purchased this dress for my wedding in 2010. Formal wedding was really for our parents and then we were changed, out the door and ready to enjoy summer sun! For that reason, it has only been worn for a grand total of about 3 hours and is in pristine condition. It's ivory and has beautiful beading around the waist and down the train that's hard to really see and appreciate in the pictures. Dress is fairly lightweight as far as wedding dresses go, so its very comfortable. Overall, it's a great dress for a spring/summer wedding.
- Alterations: Dress was purchased large to accommodate my chest so it has been taken in slightly around the waist. I'm 5'5" and it was hemmed to wear with a 1.5" heel. Also had hooks for bustling sewn in because the dress has a small train. (Dress was immediately bustled after the ceremony so there is absolutely no wear from being dragged/stepped on etc.)
- Preservation Method: This dress was professionally cleaned and stored in a preservation box immediately following the wedding.
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Please read our BUYER'S GUIDE before purchasing a dress online.


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Oracle OpenWorld Preview: Get Your Hands Dirty with Oracle WebCenter
By Christie Flanagan on Sep 27, 2012
Feel like getting your hands dirty with Oracle WebCenter during Oracle OpenWorld next week? Roll up your sleeves and sharpen you skills sets by mastering Oracle WebCenter technology in one of our Hand-On Labs. These labs are self-paced, practical learning sessions where you're guaranteed to discover new ways to derive maximum benefits from Oracle WebCenter. Experts will be available in person to answer questions and guide you through each lab.
HOL10208 - Add Social Capabilities to Your Enterprise Applications
Monday, Oct 1, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM - Marriott Marquis - Salon 1/2
Oracle Social Network enables you to add real-time collaboration capabilities into your enterprise applications, so that conversations can happen directly within your business systems. In this hands-on lab, you will try out the Oracle Social Network product to collaborate with other attendees, using real-time conversations with document sharing capabilities. Next you will embed social capabilities into a sample Web-based enterprise application, using embedded UI components. Experts will also write simple REST-based integrations, using the Oracle Social Network API to programmatically create social interactions.
HOL10194 - Enterprise Content Management Simplified: Oracle WebCenter Content's Next-Generation UI
Tuesday, Oct 2, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM - Marriott Marquis - Salon 1/2
Regardless of the nature of your business, unstructured content underpins many of its daily functions. Whether you are working with traditional presentations, spreadsheets, or text documents—or even with digital assets such as images and multimedia files—your content needs to be accessible and manageable in convenient and intuitive ways to make working with the content easier. Additionally, you need the ability to easily share documents with coworkers to facilitate a collaborative working environment. Come to this session to see how Oracle WebCenter Content's next-generation user interface helps modern knowledge workers easily manage personal and enterprise documents in a collaborative environment.
HOL10207 - Build an Intranet Portal with Oracle WebCenter
Tuesday, Oct 2, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM - Marriott Marquis - Salon 1/2
Wednesday, Oct 3, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Marriott Marquis - Salon 1/2
In this hands-on lab, you'll work with Oracle WebCenter Portal and Oracle WebCenter Content to build out an enterprise portal that maximizes the productivity of teams and individual contributors. Using browser-based tools, you'll manage site resources such as page styles, templates, and navigation. You'll edit content stored in Oracle WebCenter Content directly from your portal. You'll also experience the latest features that promote collaboration, social networking, and personal productivity.
HOL10206 - Oracle WebCenter Sites 11g: Transforming the Content Contributor Experience
Wednesday, Oct 3, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Marriott Marquis - Salon 1/2
Oracle WebCenter Sites 11g makes it easy for marketers and business users to contribute to and manage Websites with the new visual, contextual, and intuitive Web authoring interface. In this hands-on lab, you will create and manage content for a sports-themed Website, using many of the new and enhanced features of the 11g release.
See Your Favorite WebCenter Products in Action
Visit us in the exhibition hall to see demonstrations of WebCenter products. Demo pod locations are in Moscone South, Right:
- Oracle Social Network: S-244
- Oracle WebCenter Content: S-246, S245
- Oracle WebCenter Sites: S-247
- Oracle WebCenter Portal: S-249


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Tracy Hill was diagnosed with Lupus almost 13 years ago. The auto-immune disease attacked her kidney forcing her to go on dialysis for one year. It was a very tough year for Tracy, but one that came to a miraculous end.
Hill says, "towards the end it seemed like it got harder and harder and that's when Jennifer came in and gave me her kidney which was a very unselfish act on her part and she's just a hero, my hero because she gave me my life back."
Jennifer and Tracy are cousins who grew up as sisters, becoming best friends and sharing a special bond.
Tracy's health was fading quickly, doctors at Vanderbilt put her on a kidney transplant list.
People on these lists typically wait two to three years for a match.
Tracy waited about 3 months because Jennifer was found to be a perfect match.
After several rounds of testing and risking not having any more children, Jennifer told Tracy she would donate her kidney.
Jennifer and Tracy are both doing great. Tracy's new kidney has made her life normal again.
The disease has a 15 to 20 percent chance of recoccuring after surgery but that's not the case for Tracy.
And Tracy says she has been completely cured of the Lupus.
Both Tracy and Jennifer say they want to be a symbol of hope for people with Lupus.
Tracy says she's considering starting a support group and Jennifer hopes to encourage doubtful donors of the surgery process.


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A study at the U.Va showed that many women, and the overwhelming majority of men, prefer to give themselves painful electric shocks rather than be alone with their thoughts for 10 minutes. Hence we have elevator music, radios in cars, and ever present cell phones. The Pharisees probably knew the Old Testament better than you or I do. But they did not know God. It is either boring or terrifying to be alone with our thoughts when we are in that catagory. And when we do know him and do not love or obey him, as was the situation with me for several years, it is still very unpleasant to be alone with our thoughts in silence. So we can be certain that the Christian backslidden has misery inside, even when on the outside all is well, as it was with me to the casual onlooker.
So when we do not walk with the risen Jesus Christ, silence is very uncomfortable, and we will usually fill in our time with shallow amusements or lifestyles that bring us nowhere. But God is real, eternally in 3 persons, and Jesus calls for each of us to repent of our sins and to follow him as God and as Lord of our lives, in holiness. Partly that means to spend time alone with God in prayer quietly, listening for whatever God wants to tell us. We are to pray for brokenness ( to quit depending on our own abilities and charms and experience), repentance (asking God for forgiveness for the times we have done that), and walking in the light( in fellowship with the Triune God with attitudes and thoughts and plans from him).
A good prayer for each person to pray is from King David in the psalms, "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." Then I hope we reflect on whether our heart really is clean in his sight or not. When we do that sincerely, we will walk in close fellowship with God. Now to be open and transparent, I do not often sit down and pray for 10 minutes at a time. I am much more likely to read the Bible and to pray God help me to understand and to apply what I read. Prayer uninformed by the Bible is trivial at best and demonic at worst. But when we saturate ourselves with the Bible and know the God of the Bible, we touch the infinite mind of God. Then even if we are placed in solitary confinement for many years, we are never truly alone with our thoughts, but God is with us to encourage us and to make all things work together for our good.


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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – A Tom Cruise "girlfriend" report is being denied by Cynthia Jorge. Cynthia Jorge says she is not Tom Cruise's girlfriend. But fans are wondering if the story, hitting supermarkets shelves this week, is the work of some publicity stunt.
Tom Cruise and his "girlfriend" Cynthia Jorge appear on the front cover story of InTouch Magazine this week. "Her Wild Nights with Tom", reads the cover featuring a picture of the two. The magazine claims the two met after Tom visited Beauty & Essex, an establishment where Cynthia is a manager. Reportedly she gave Cruise her business card and he reportedly contacted her.
Within one day, the two along with others hit up local hotspot Le Baron. "They did the salsa. He took her in his arms and spun her around the dance floor," claimed a spy. "Tom looked like a pro."
Another pal tells news that they it wasn't even a date. "Cynthia told me they went out for drinks and it was nothing but a casual night out. She said he's a nice guy."
PEOPLE reports that the Jorge did spark Cruise's interest. But he is not dating her. "He's single and will be talking to women – all of whom he won't be instantly dating," the source told PEOPLE.


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GENERAL: Lettered three seasons as a pitcher and outfielder for coach Scott Tibbling's club...also earned three letters in football playing quarterback, outside linebacker and punter, and three letters in basketball, playing forward...JUNIOR: Earned first team all-league as both a pitcher and outfielder...league MVP...Team MVP...baseball team captured league championship...SENIOR: Earned first team all-league as both a pitcher and outfielder...second team all-league in basketball as a forward.
FRESHMAN (1997-98): Enrolled in August…solidified a starting spot as a freshman with a solid fall performance and became the Cougs everyday starting right fielder...recorded a single in his first collegiate at-bat against San Diego State...made 41 starts for the Cougars in right field and five on the mound...had a 1-2 record on the hill with his only win coming against league opponent Oregon State on April 24...had 12 multiple hit games...his best game of the season at the plate came against Oregon State on March 21 in which he went 4-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in his Bailey Field debut...in the last week of March he hit at a .471 clip with three home runs and six RBI and was named the Pac-10 North Player of the Week...in the annual alumni game he was 4-for-4, hitting for the elusive cycle...had three-hit games against Oral Roberts, Portland State, and Arizona State...finished the year fourth on the team in batting, first in doubles with 13, and third in home runs with 12...was sixth in the Pac-10 North with his 12 home runs...finished the season on a strong note, going 7-for-16 in May...was torrid at the plate in non-league games with a .346 average...hit eight of his 12 home runs in Pac-10 North games...named to the Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America honorable mention team...here's how he hit against Pac-10 opponents: ASU .417 (5/12), CAL .273 (3/11), OSU .478 (11/23), Washington .139 (5/36)...his monthly hitting averages: February .389 (14/36), March .381 (16/42), April .224 (15/67), May .438 (7/16)...monthly pitching totals: March 7.0i/0-0/6.43, April 8.0i/1-1/7.88, May 3.2i/0-1/22.09...pitching against league opponents: OSU 5.0i/1-0/3.60.
SOPHOMORE (1998-99): Backed up his solid freshman campaign with a stellar sophomore year… started the season with a bang going 12-for-22 with 13 RBI and four home runs in the opening series at NMSU… had a career day Feb. 14 going 4-for-7 with four runs scored, three home runs and six RBI… in that game he hit home runs in three consecutive at-bats, including two in the second inning… banged his fifth home run of the year in the fifth game of the season vs. Gonzaga, but was then after sidelined for over a month with a broken thumb… was hitting .567 at the time of his injury… came back from the injury strong, to finish the season with a .393 batting average and 18 home runs… his batting average is ranked seventh all-time… his 18 home runs ranks as the seventh most in the single-season WSU record books… was 3-for-6 with five RBI, a double and a grand slam home run vs. UW on May 2… tied a season-best mark with six RBI against at UW on May 21… ended the season with home runs in four consecutive games… in his last five games against Oregon State and UW respectfully, he combined to go 13-for-24 (.542) with 17 RBI and five HR… recorded 20 multiple-hit games, with 11 two-hit games, six three-hit games, two four-hit games, and one five-hit games… led the team in total bases (134), slugging percentage (.775), home runs (18), on-base percentage (.485) and RBI (61)… would have finished in the top-5 in batting in the Pac-10, but did not qualify because of number of games played due to injury… named an honorable mention Pac-10 selection… the left-handed swinger hit almost 100 points higher against right-handed pitchers with a .427 average… 11 of his home runs came away from Bailey Field… in games that WSU won, Grove led the Cougars with a .478 (33x69) batting average and 12 of his 18 home runs… he spent summer of '99 playing with the Wareham Gatemen in the Cape Cod League... here's how he hit against Pac-10 opponents: ARIZ .600 (6/10), ASU .308 (4/13), CAL .273 (3/11), OSU .462 (6/13), Stanford .250 (3/12), UCLA .167 (2/12), USC .417 (5/12), Washington .250 (3/12)... his monthly hitting averages: February .567 (17/30), March .375 (6/16), April .329 (24/73), May .389 (21/54).
JUNIOR (1999-2000): Named a second-team preseason All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, becoming the first Coug to earn a preseason All-America award since 1991… after a solid series of fall practices, started the year with an unexpected injury to his right hand… broke is hamate bone in batting practice before the series opener vs. LCSC… after being sidelined over a month, he made his 2000 debut as a pinch-runner vs. San Diego State Feb. 26 and scored a run… made his first start of the year Mar. 3 vs. Cal and went 3-for-5… hit his first home run of the year as a pinch-hitter vs. LCSC Mar. 21… had back-to-back three-hit games vs. Arizona State and Arizona to start a 14-game hitting streak… went 3-for-4 vs. Arizona with four RBI and two runs scored against eventual first-round pick Ben Diggins… during his 14-game streak hit .351 (20x57)… hit his third home run of the year to tie John Olerud for sixth on the all-time record list at WSU with 33 on May 12 vs. Cal State-Northridge… Grove finished the year ranked third in batting average at .314 behind Stefan Bailie and Ray Hattenburg… despite starting only 28 games, still managed nine doubles, and finished third on the team with 25 walks… hit an even .300 in league play and was named an honorable mention selection by the Pac-10 coaches.
MLB DRAFT: Selected in the third round and 98th overall in the 2000 Amateur Baseball draft by the New York Yankees. Was signed by Yankee regional scout Gus Quattlebaum. Rated as a top player with a strong arm, great bat and enormous power. Second highest player drafted out of the state of Washington in 2000 and highest WSU draft choice since 1991 when Aaron Sele and Scott Hatteberg were both selected by the Boston Red Sox in the first round.
WSU CAREER: Finished his career ranked in a tie for sixth place with John Olerud with 33 career home runs… ranked seventh on the single-season batting average record list with a .393 mark in 1999… his 18 home runs in 1999 also ranked seventh in the record books… his three home runs consecutive at-bats against NMSU on 2/14/99 was a WSU first and tied a school record for HR in a game… on the career record list Grove needed only seven home runs to tie the school record of 40… his .349 batting average in three seasons fell just shy of the WSU top 10.
Jason Lee Grove...born 8-15-78 at Walla Walla, Wash… parents Larry and Debby Grove… one brother Travis (18)… enjoys playing sports and fishing... played in the Cape Cod League (Wareham Gateman), the same team that teammate Shawn Stevenson played for in 1998… member of prep National Honor Society in high school… participated in band… pursuing an education major at WSU.
YEAR G/GS AVG. AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR BB SO SB-A SAC PO A E F.AVG 1998 45/42 .323 161 39 52 31 13 2 12 18 34 0-1 0 100 8 2 .982 1999 41/41 .393 173 54 68 61 10 1 18 31 44 2-5 1 90 1 5 .948 2000 31/28 .314 105 21 33 17 9 1 3 25 29 0-0 3 59 4 2 .969 Career 117/11 .349 439 114 153 109 32 4 33 74 107 2-6 4 249 13 9 .967
YEAR W-L ERA IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BA WP HBP BK GP GS CG SV 1998 1-2 10.13 18.2 26 32 21 24 10 5 0 4 .317 8 0 0 5 5 0 0 1999 Did Not Pitch in 1999


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MEDINA — A Brunswick Hills Township man was convicted Tuesday of attacking a 43-year-old Chippewa Lake woman with a baseball bat in December.
Brandon M. Ward, 19, of 4086 Boston Road, Lot 19, pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary, a first-degree felony, and second-degree felonious assault. A second charge of aggravated burglary and two counts of kidnapping, first-degree felonies, were dropped.
Ward is scheduled to be sentenced July 15 by Medina County Common Pleas Judge Christopher J. Collier.
Ward was accused of breaking into the woman's home, and then beating her with the bat and throwing gasoline on her and her 14-year-old son.
The boy was taken to Lodi Community Hospital, police reported. The woman refused treatment.
A county sheriff's deputy reported the woman's 17-year-old son said the motive for the attack was a dispute over a girl at school.
Two Brunswick men also are facing charges in the attack: Shane A. Wuensch, 19, of 837 Pennys Drive, and Jason T. Donelon, 19, of 1956 Rocklyn Drive, pleaded not guilty in March and April to charges identical to those against Ward.
Jury trials for Wuensch and Donelon are scheduled for July 8.
All three men are facing additional, unrelated charges in Common Pleas Court.
• Ward pleaded guilty Tuesday to robbery, a second-degree felony. In September, he pleaded no contest to unlawful possession of a dangerous ordnance and marijuana trafficking, fifth-degree felonies.
A sentencing date has not yet been set.
• Wuensch pleaded guilty to possessing the stimulant N-benzylpiperazine, a third-degree felony. He also was charged with selling the hallucinogen 25B-NBOMe, a fifth-degree felony. His two pending cases will be tried together on July 8, and sentencing on the third-degree possession charge will be on hold until after the other two cases are complete.
• Donelon has a count of second-degree felonious assault in a separate case, which is set for a July 1 trial.
All three men are being held at the county jail. Ward and Donelon have total bonds of $350,000, and Wuensch has a total bond of $600,000.
Contact reporter Nick Glunt at (330) 721-4048 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Doctor Faustus
by Christopher Marlowe
Doctor Faustus Prologue Summary
- Enter, the Chorus (think of them as a group of dudes who will tell us what's up at various points in the play). They tell us audience-folk that the story of this play isn't going to be about war, valiant deeds, or love. Nope, nothing so exciting.
- This one's all about the fortunes of some guy named Faustus, be they good or bad.
- Faustus? Who? The chorus gives us the skinny: Faustus was born in a town called Roda in Germany, and he was raised by relatives in Wittenberg.
- Faustus excels at his studies of theology, so much so that he's very quickly given the title of doctor of divinity, and can out-debate just about anyone.
- But, says the Chorus (and it's a big but), Faustus's pride is a Serious Problem.
- Because he's so proud, he's not happy being a mere theologian, so he opts instead to study magic.
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