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Biennale Teatro 2016
26 July > 14 August 2016
The Biennale Teatro will merge, just like the Dance section, shows and workshops in the program. There are 10 main shows in the line-up, as well as 17 workshops, 9 of which will be presented in their final stage to the public; 4 resident companies will open their doors to the public, and there will be 19 meetings with all the artists participating in the Festival.
Biennale College - Theatre
The workshops in July-August 2016
The project is aimed at training young artists in the spirit of a laboratory: languages, codes, techniques and technologies provide the guidelines for a systematic evaluation led by masters and experts from all over the world. Participants will attend the workshops, the meetings with the Masters of the College, and the performances presented at the 2016 Theatre Biennale. Deadline for applications: June 5th, 2016.


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Our LibGDX project doesn't load textures after building on PC/Android but when it's built from Eclipse using Ctrl + F11 (Run/Debug) everything is fine. What could be causing that?
closed as not a real question by Byte56♦, Josh Petrie♦, Sean Middleditch, bummzack, Trevor Powell Feb 20 '13 at 8:33
It's difficult to tell what is being asked here. This question is ambiguous, vague, incomplete, overly broad, or rhetorical and cannot be reasonably answered in its current form. For help clarifying this question so that it can be reopened, visit the help center.If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
You are probably running your application from different working directories. Check the project settings in Eclipse and look for "Debug Directory" or similar. If you run you program from withing that same directory outside Eclipse it will probably work fine.

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- The Bosphorus Through The Eyes Of European Travelers
- About Sertab Erener
- An Eastern Fairy Tale: Shiraz
- In 10 Steps "New" Houston
- Gokturk-2 Turkey's Signature In Space
- Colors Of The World
- Neighbors And Friends
- Rising Star Of The Arabian Peninsula: Muskat
- Hero Of Every Kitchen: Squash
- Winter In Turkey Campaign
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- Looking For The Abstract In Istanbul
- Don't Wait Three Years
- Perceptions Of A City
- Contemporary Art In The Middle East
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- Local Media On The European Union Path
- March Reserved For Women At Pera
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- Master Of Medicine: Ibn Sina
- Western Music's Most Turkish Instrument
- Visiting The Eternal City
- Rising Star In The Arts: Kinshasa
- Boutique Of The Balkans
- Cool Life
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The Bosphorus Through The Eyes Of European Travelers
With The Development Of Transportation In The Early 19th Century, European Artists, Writers And Historians Who Had Previously Ventured At Most To Italy And Greece Started Flocking To Istanbul, Gateway To The East, To Discover The Mysterious Orient.
Auguste Mayer, "Movement on the Bosphorus", L. Mizrahi Collection
The famous French writer, politician and diplomat, François-René de Chateaubriand (1768-1848), got a chance to see Istanbul in 1806. Here is what he says in the book he published in 1811: "In front of me the Bosphorus wound between charming hills like a majestic river. Countless small boats shuttled back and forth around a handful of large ships lying at anchor. The vast breadth of these three big cities, Galata,
Zeno Diemer, "A Sailboat off the Coast of Seraglio Point", L. Arkas Collection
Istanbul and Scutari, their houses large and small rising in tiers, cypress trees standing singly and in groves on almost every side, minarets and tall masts of ships all intertwined, the variegated green of the trees, the red and white of the houses, and below them the sea spreading its blue cover, and above, a sky of another blue, all awakened in me a profound sense of awe. It would be no exaggeration to say that Istanbul offers one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world."
When another famous French writer, poet and statesman, Alphonse de Lamartine (1790-1869), came to Istanbul by sea in 1833, he was stunned by the city: "Involuntarily, a sigh escaped my lips. It was as though I had forgot the Bay of Naples and all its beauty, never to recall it again. It would be a flagrant insult to creation to say this elegant and splendid view is like none other in the world." Not feeling compelled to compare the Bay of Naples, so beloved of European artists, with the Bosphorus, he describes his feelings as follows: "A painter would have to labor for many years to be able to depict just one of the shores of the Bosphorus. Such is this place that it changes anew at every glance, and as it changes, new and even fresher beauty appears to us. What then can I describe in a handful of words?"
Experiencing no modification in their technique as students of the West's neoclassical, romantic, realist and impressionist movements, European artists only discovered light in Istanbul. And when they did, their colors became more vibrant and dazzling, the tones of their palettes brighter red and yellow, the light in their canvases warmer, the contrasts more pronounced. Each one of them produced numerous orientalist works ranging from sketches to large compositions, in which they can be distinguished by their sensibilities, their skill and experience, the positions in which they found themselves, and the styles they employed.
Appointed Ottoman Palace Painter by Sultan Abdulhamid II in 1896, Fausto Zonaro first saw the Bosphorus from the deck of a ship in 1891. "I am not going to try to describe the entrance to Istanbul harbor with my poor pen," he says. "Masters like Théophile Gautier, Pierre Loti and Edmondo de Amicis have already done that view justice. I am going to do it not with my pen but with my brush. I am going to capture that fusion of color and create that eye-dazzling atmosphere on my palette at every hour of the day."
Known as the 'Modern Canaletto' for his depictions of Venice in a style little different from that of Canaletto himself, Felix Ziem is another artist who, upon coming to Istanbul in 1856, says: "I found in this city the warmth I was seeking. I discovered harmony in its varied and picturesque shapes and colors that caress the eye." Between his vigorous brush strokes and his depiction of fiery rays of color, the actual appearance of physical objects melts away in the views of the Bosphorus by this artist, who sought color and impression in his paintings.
Zeno Diemer, "A Sailboat off the Coast of Seraglio Point", L. Arkas Collection
Leonardo de Mango, "Fishermen in Front of the Maiden's Tower at Dawn", E. Makzume Collection
Théo van Ryssellberge, "Galata Bridge" TBMM Milli Saraylar Collection
The famous historian Baptistin Poujoulat (1908-1864) has this to say in the 1850's about the Bosphorus, which attracted many other orientalist painters like Fabius Brest, Leonardo de Mango, Amadeo Preziosi and Théodore Frére: "Nature here exhibits unparalleled grandeur. Creation here is a constant feast. Separated by only a channel, Europe and Asia lie cloaked in the most splendid views so as to gaze upon each other… Every corner, every spot creates a different tableau with its own unique features. These landscapes, all different and seen in different frames, are transformed into a gigantic picture gallery made up of enchanting views of both shores."
Through the images depicted by the 19th century orientalist painters on canvases that have become important documents today, the Bosphorus has lost nothing of its spell thanks to the harmony between its historic texture and magnificent natural beauty that persists today despite a skyline altered by suspension bridges, buildings rising in the background and giant container ships passing. Istanbul continues to be one of the world's most fascinating cities, exerting its pull on artists both Turkish and foreign today as yesterday.
Felix Ziem, "The Bosphorus at Sunset" E. Makzume Collection


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The Grind Coffee Bar, Cafe and Breakfast celebrated their invitation only soft opening today in the Tampa Suburb of Westchase.
I was lucky enough to preview the menu and have a few words with their manager.
Modern, comfortable and very sheik, The Grind offers a wide variety of gourmet coffee, beverages and breakfast items served all day.
Their classic breakfast items include a daily frittata, pancakes, a breakfast pizza and bagels.
They have a variety of made to order omelets which include Cajun, Greek, a daily combo, a veggie and a three cheese featuring Gouda, cheddar and parmesan. Their Omelets are priced around $9 and served with potatoes, veggies or fruit and toast.
They have healthy start options including a variety of oatmeal, yogurt, granola, daily pastries and feature gluten free and vegan items as well.
Breakfast sandwiches are priced around $4 and are served as wraps, burritos or on a bagel or croissant.
They have a selection of kids breakfast items priced around $3 and will also serve a weekend breakfast menu to include Belgium waffles, eggs Benedict, oatmeal pancakes and more.
Located in the Westchase Town Center at 9532 West Linebaugh Avenue, their soft opening was today April 12th and they plan to work out the kinks and open their doors for regular business on Thursday the 17th.
No website to report yet but feel free to join them on Facebook.
We welcome them to the community and wish them all the best.


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OUR CHILDREN'S TRUST helped Connecticut youth and partners take important action toward achieving scientifically adequate emission reductions in Connecticut. Youth working with OUR CHILDREN'S TRUST filed a rulemaking petition with the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, seeking the establishment of a science-based Climate Recovery Plan for Connecticut. The rulemaking petition was part of a strategically coordinated national effort in which youth filed official actions in every state in May, 2011.
This rulemaking petition filed on behalf of Connecticut youth raised awareness in Connecticut about the scientific remedies necessary to address climate change and educated Connecticut officials about their duty to protect the atmosphere. But, as expected, the rulemaking petition was denied by state officials. See below. However, that state denial now plays an important role in supporting the need for the federal protections that youth supported by OUR CHILDREN'S TRUST are now seeking in federal court. Learn more about the youth-driven federal case here.
The rulemaking petition filed on behalf of Connecticut youth, and other rulemaking petitions filed by youth around the country, are critical components of the comprehensive national strategy we are engaged in to establish science-based Climate Recovery Plans before it is too late. And, as part of that comprehensive national strategy, we are shaping our next steps in Connecticut. If you live in Connecticut and would like to get involved, please contact us.
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection denied the petition for rule making.
Petition for rule making was filed against the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection.
The following is taken from the petition filed against the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection. Click the points below for additional information on each.
Since 1970, annual average temperatures in the Northeast region of the United States have increased by 2 degrees (Fahrenheit) in the summer, and twice as much in the winter. Temperatures are expected to experience continued warming, with projected additional increases of approximately 3 degrees in the spring and 4 degrees in the summer, fall and winter by the middle of the current century. By the end of the current century, without significant world-wide decreases in carbon emissions, it is projected that summer temperatures in the northeastern U.S. could rise as much as 6-14 degrees above historic averages, and as much as 8-12 degrees in the winter (US GCRP). In Storrs, Connecticut, average annual temperature in the last century has increased from 45.8 degrees to 48.2 degrees, and in the same length of time, precipitation has increased by 20%. This location is expected to see further increases in temperature and precipitation consistent with the rest of the Northeast region.
An increase in frequency of summer temperatures exceeding "extreme heat" conditions of over 100 degrees is expected as a result of continued climate change. By the end of the current century, it is estimated that locations in the southern area of the northeastern U.S., such as Hartford, will receive as many as 30 days per year exceeding 100 degrees (US EPA).
The impact of climate change on Connecticut plants and wildlife
Increased risk to Human Health related to climate change
The economic impacts of climate change in Connecticut
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Hairy snail from Antwerp
I photographed these small (6-7 mm) snails with hairy shells near the University of Antwerp's Campus Groenenborger in Belgium. I am calling them Trichia hispida; they are also known as Trochulus hispidus.
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On April 30, paparazzi extraordinaire Ron Galella celebrated of his first ever digital gallery at Row NYC hotel in Times Square. The iconic photographer also signed copies of his upcoming book, "Ron Galella New York," while the hotel showcased its Galella inspired penthouse suite, "The Paparazzi Project", to partygoers and its dramatic 120 foot digital screen in District M bar featuring never before seen images from the man of the hour. Following the screening of the images we had the opportunity to sit down with the photographer Ron Galella for an exclusive interview.
Q: I know you had such a love for Jackie O. Why was Jackie your ideal subject, what characteristics of hers appealed to you most?
Ron Galella: Because I was obsessed with her, she physically beautiful with big eyes. She was glamorous because she was a mystery and that's what glamour is about, mystery. She was not obvious, didn't give interviews much, and that made her interesting. Also she didn't stop to pose for me and didn't pay attention to me, that's what I like. It was great to photograph stars like that. Whereas some stars are very nice, they stop and pose, you have to say "thank you" and "goodbye" then the moment is over. With Jackie I could continue over and over because I don't feel guilty about it.
Q: If you could have five minutes alone with Jackie O today what would you say to her?"
Ron Galella: Thank you very much for making me famous!
Q: What was the most exciting country you've been to when taking photos of celebrities?
Ron Galella: The most beautiful place was Hawaii. I got a sexy shot of Melissa Gilbert in a bikini. But Europe was the best because I got Jackie swimming in Skorpios, Greece, which was a great shot. I got Elizabeth Taylor in Paris, Warren Beatty, and a lot more stars in Europe. But here in New York I get the best shots because the celebrities are concentrated; they always come to New York. New York is the greatest place to shoot.
Q: If you weren't a photojournalist what career do you think you would have chosen?
Ron Galella: Maybe an actor? No maybe an artist!
Q: What do you think of the paparazzi culture today?
Ron Galella: Well I think it's got very bad, it's vulgar. They look for bad things and they provoke the stars. The whole industry got negative and wants to see the stars fat and ugly. I didn't look for that; I looked for beauty on their faces and the natural expressions of celebrities.
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The Broomfield Farmers' Market at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church drew a record 1,005 shoppers Tuesday.
The record crowd came in advance of some of the market's biggest events, which are on tap in the coming weeks.
The first 100 shoppers on Aug. 6 will receive $10 coupons from Chipotle to purchase take-home food from the market. Chipotle is offering the $10 coupons in celebration of National Farmers' Market Week.
Aug. 13, Chef Eric Johnson of Via Toscana Restaurant in Louisville will face off against Chef Jeff Bolton of Kachina Southwestern Grill in Westminster in the second annual Broomfield Farmers' Market Iron Chef competition. This year's competition is being sponsored by the Colorado Culinary Institute, which also will hold cooking demonstrations during the market.
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ZMR: Panda Costumes for Open Beta until July 15
We're very excited, and to celebrate--and thank you for being part of our TERAcommunity--we're giving away free popo-esque panda costumes in ZMR!
To claim your free panda costume in ZMR, check our in-game store any time from now until Tuesday, July 15 at 12:01 a.m. PDT. Just download the ZMRlauncher and log in with your En Masse account to grab your free costumefrom the store!
ArcheAge: Closed Beta Starts July 17
Closed Beta Events will be three to five days in duration and your progress will persist between each event. Closed Beta Event 1 (CBE1) will run from Thursday, July 17 (10:00 AM PDT) to Monday, July 21 (10:00 AM PDT). Much like ArcheAge's Alpha, the level cap will be 50 and we encourage you to share your ArcheAge adventure with the world via video, screenshots, or livestream as there will be no non-disclosure agreement (NDA)!
Eager to explore and provide feedback on the sandbox world of Erenor before ArcheAge's launch later this year?Sign up for a chance to be invited or guarantee your access to ALL Closed Beta Events by becoming an ArcheAge Founder. Invites and installation steps will be sent via email before each event. Closed Beta forums will be opened for testers to share their experiences, meet other players, and discuss Closed Beta feedback with the ArcheAge community.
Have more questions about Closed Beta and beyond? Check out the ArcheAge FAQ!
RIFT: Summerfect Roars to Life through July 23
Gather your lures and pack your bags! Summerfest continues in Telara until July 23, bringing all the scavenger hunts, fishing, exploring, and companions fit for a season of fun in the sun.
Collect new pets, swimsuits, rings, and Essences plus a new beach party Dimension, Dimension items, and Ravensong, the new armored black raptor mount!
DEFIANCE: Face (of) the Enemy Now Live
While you're watching, keep an eye out for new raider masks now available at the in-game store. Get your own to sow fear across the New Frontier!


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Carlos Xavier Marron was sentenced on Tuesday to three years of probation and ten days in the Fresno County Jail for what authorities called one of the "worst" neglect cases they had ever seen in West Central Fresno last summer reported abclocal.go.
Marron pleaded no contest to animal cruelty charges in the case of a pit bull named Enzo; the starving dog was found abandoned behind an apartment where Marron used to live in August 2013. No food or water was available.
At the time of his rescue, Enzo weighed only 50 pounds; a dog of his breed and build should have weighed in at a healthy 90 pounds. He suffered from severe mange and a heart murmur as a result of starvation and neglect.
Read the complete story about Enzo by clicking here.
Enzo was sent to the capable "paws" of the Fresno Bully Rescue where he was slowly nursed back to health. During his amazing recovery, his rescuers and caretakers often commented on the dog's gentle, kind, and forgiving nature. Enzo became so popular, he later appeared on the cover of American Dog Magazine after having been entered into the contest, "I Dream of Being a Cover Dog."
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May 2012
Wishbones give insight into prehistoric flight
31 May 2012
A new study comparing birds' wishbones has found prehistoric birds that disappeared 65 million years ago may have employed different flight styles to their modern-day counterparts.
Consumers decide their favourite retailer
31 May 2012
With consumer confidence and spending down, Monash University researchers have found consumers prefer to shop at discount department stores.
Monash researcher honoured with award of merit
30 May 2012
The life-saving work of a leading Monash University researcher, who examines the immune system to develop vaccines and fight disease, was today recognised with an award of merit in Canberra.
Funding boost for MS research partnership
30 May 2012
Efforts to reverse the debilitating effects of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) by an international team of scientists have been recognised with more than A$6.6 million in research funding.
World-class biomedical imaging centre opened
30 May 2012
A new biomedical imaging facility at Monash University featuring state-of-the-art Siemens equipment will drive cutting-edge research in areas such as neuroscience, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Monash Vice-Chancellor reappointed until 2017
24 May 2012
Monash University Council yesterday resolved to extend the term of the current Vice Chancellor (and President) Professor Edward Byrne until the end of 2017.
The killer dinosaurs of south-eastern Australia
17 May 2012
At least seven different killer dinosaurs once lived in what is now south-eastern Australia, a new study has found.
Well known musician appointed Professorial Fellow
14 May 2012
One of Australia's finest musicians Paul Grabowsky will bring his talents as a performer, composer, teacher and researcher to Monash University having been appointed a Vice-Chancellor's Professorial Fellow.
When too much sun is not enough
7 May 2012
Lupus patients show more severe symptoms of the disease if their vitamin D levels are low, an Australian-first study has found.
A university in a hurry
2 May 2012
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Huntingdale to Clayton bus to stay
1 May 2012
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Elevated Main by DragonWolfACeWatch
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ATSF 3751 heads west on the BNSF transcon at Siberia, CA where the westbound and eastbound mains split for a few miles. ATSF3751 did not smoke very much on the run to the Grand Canyon but here she smoking a bit.
anyone else see the daylight car in her consist?
See the ol' smoke rising round the bend
I reckon that she knows she's gonna meet a friend
Folks around these parts get the time o' day
From the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe.
I reckon that she knows she's gonna meet a friend
Folks around these parts get the time o' day
From the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe.
Excursion trains, and then some!
Wonderful shot. As always! Great work!
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Good firemen will keep the particulate matter to a minimum for efficiency's sake and also to make the ride more pleasant for passengers. It's only the trackside railfans who like puffy plumes of particulate smoke. What you're seeing there is mostly unburned coal dust that causes boiler tubes to wear down prematurely, releases toxic carbon monoxide into the atmosphere, and rams cinders into the eyes of any passenger brave enough to open a window.
apparently 3751 couldn't afford to burn too much oil due to the fact that she didn't have an auxiliary. this is a great shot though, you can really see the superelevation in the curve.
Thanks, and yes, they where trying to go a very far distance on limited water and oil. Thats why the diesels did most of the work.
yea, it is a shame knowing that steam may have been HEP, but the diesels did provide most of the power. The story is that the water tender arrived in los angeles a few hours too late.
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An investigation is opened after 56-year-old David Ball is killed in Perthshire when his parachute apparently fails to open.
14:38, UK, Sunday 06 January 2013
A 56-year-old man who died after his parachute apparently failed to open during a skydive has been named as David Ball.
Mr Ball was from the Barnton area of Edinburgh, police said.
The accident happened at Strathallan Airfield near the town of Auchterarder in Perthshire.
Police were called to the scene shortly after 1pm yesterday.
A police spokesman said: "Inquiries are continuing today with the assistance from representatives of the British Parachute Association.
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i thought this movie could of been funnier but overall it was a good movie Rowley is a cute chubby boy...Rodrock is so cute..Greg is selfish he was mean but what he did at then end was sweet
i loved it rodrick is hotttttttt!!!!!!!!! i loved the movie
I thought this movie went along okay with the books, but the director could have added a few more details, such as the fact that one of the boys is getting braces, so Greg gets to move up a spot on the popularity chart, and even closer to Bryce. Other than that and a few other things, I thought that this movie was great. I loved the fact that they portrayed middle school to be so trivial and petty, yet so significant and worthwhile, all while keeping with the comedy and horror of it all. So true with middle school.
this was a very good movie and i liked it a lot there were many things and yet i would agree with greg that my middle school years were very terrifieing and gregs brother rodrick his HHHHHHOOOOOOTTTTTT!!!!!! he is rockin out and giving his little brother some advice of how to act in shcool but rowley doesnt know what to do and how to act cool he just is a dumb fat kid if you ask me
It's been over 20 years, yet my middle school years are still the most terror inducing time of my life. Just thinking about the psychological tortures I endured is enough to send me back to my therapist. However, I'm not above laughing at some of the funnier things that happened to me. Maybe that's why I really like Diary of a Wimpy Kid. I allows me to make fun of a time that was anything but.
Based on the illustrated novel by Jeff Kinney, the story follow geeky Greg during his first year in middle school. All Greg wants is to be popular, but everything he does seems to do the exact opposite. Whether it's messing with older kids, hanging out with the wrong crowd, or being a pariah after touching a piece of moldy cheese in the yard (which, more than anything, shows how kids will look for any excuse to put down their peers), everything he does gets him further away from his goal.
The film may be episodic in nature, but let's face it, so was middle school. I only really remember the horrible, funny, or "life-changing" events. So I really didn't mind the structure of this movie. The filmmakers do a good job balancing the angst and humor of middle school, and the young actors aren't those annoying kids we're used to seeing. I may not have liked it the first time, but Diary makes me almost miss middle school. Almost.
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This is delicious. I made it as a side dish for salmon, and will make it again with the chicken saltimbocca as suggested. It would also be a good vegetarian main dish.
This is a great dish and I make it all the time, it goes with lots of different things, lovely for a buffet or pot luck.
Love this with the chicken saltimbocca. Great pairing. I make this exactly as written and it turns out delicious every time :).
I have been wanting to try this for quite a while but was disappointed. I much prefer Herbed Orzo, also from this site.
Wow! This was much better than we expected. We like orzo, but we only tried this recipe because of the many positive reviews. It lived up to its expectations - the Parmesan and the fresh rosemary seemded to make it special!
Excellent! Even my husband ate it and he hates cooked carrots!
This was very good...interesting with the carrots and cheese. I added water/broth as if cooking risotto as suggested by another reviewer, and it DOES take more like 20 minutes to cook, not ten. It was good, creamy...not fabulous, but very good.
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Have been making this recipe since I read it with the Chicken Salitmboca. A little of the lemon sauce goes great over the carrot orzo...make together. They compliment each other well.
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The man is crushed to death in front of horrified onlookers despite grabbing the 15ft snake by the head and tail.
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A security guard has been killed by a python outside a luxury hotel on the resort island of Bali.
Agung Bawa, assistant security manager at the Bali Hyatt hotel in the Sanur area of the Indonesian island said the man had spotted the snake crossing a road
The victim, 59-year-old Ambar Arianto Mulyo, succeeded in catching it and managed to grab hold of the snake's head and tail.
But the python then wrapped itself around his neck, strangling him, before escaping into nearby bushes.
Friends who were with the man were too terrified to come to his aid, according to the head of the police criminal investigations unit Gusti Ngurah Yudistira.
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The snake is still on the loose after a police search of the hotel and its grounds failed to track down the reptile.
Mr Mulyo was a security guard at a nearby restaurant. The Bali Hyatt hotel is currently closed for renovations until 2015.
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Senior Maribel Lopez Porras has earned her second C-USA Golfer of the Week award.
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New Orleans - Tulane senior golfer Maribel Lopez Porras has been named the Conference USA Golfer of the Week after posting a second place individual finish and leading the 24th-ranked Green Wave to a runner-up finish at the LSU Golf Classic last weekend in Baton Rouge, it was announced today by the league office.
Porras, who hails from Bogota, Colombia, earned the league's weekly award for the second time this season, and the third time in her career. She also received the honor on Nov. 1, 2012, following her first place finish at the Alamo Invitational.
Last week, Porras shot a 5-over 221 (71-74-76) to tie for individual runner-up honors and helped the Green Wave to a runner-up finish behind No. 8 Arkansas. The event featured nine ranked teams and 14 ranked individuals.
Porras, who is ranked 69th nationally, finished behind the nation's 38th-ranked player (Arkansas' Emily Tubert) and tied with the 21st-ranked player in the country (LSU's Madelene Sagstom). Porras was tied for first following the opening round after recording a 1-under 71 and posted her second top five finish and fourth top-20 effort this season, while her 71 was her seventh round of par or better in 2012-13.
The Green Wave notched its third runner-up finish of the year, and second out of three tournaments this spring, and has now posted a Top-5 finish in five of seven tournaments this year. Tulane also finished ahead of two teams ranked ahead of it, including No. 18 Georgia and No. 20 North Carolina State.
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Celtic Feis Northeast Ohio's largest Scottish and Irish Festival (more than 2000 people are expected to attend), Celtic Feis will be offering Celtic music and entertainment galore.
There will be plenty of bagpipers performing (the Veterans Memorial Pipe Band) in addition to Irish and Scottish dancers. Other performers include Windfall, Doc & Bill and Roman & Jennifer/ Dance/Statues. The music starts at noon. The Festival will also include Celtic arts & crafts and vendors selling their authentic Irish and Scottish merchandise.
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While you are at Old Firehouse Winery be sure to take a ride on their historic Erieview Park ferris wheel that was made in 1956. The ferris wheel is located on the Sunset Patio on the northeast corner of the winery. It is a ride that you won't soon forget.
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The Old Firehouse Winery is located at 5499 Lake Rd. E. and The Landing Festival Marketplace is located at 5481 Lake Rd. E. in Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio. Geneva-on-the-Lake is 52 miles east of Cleveland and it is approximately a one hour drive.


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Is pleasing Grandma ruining your health?
- Are you currently engulfed in the sea of pleasing everyone but yourself?
- Do you help your children and/or others reach their fullest potential, but neglect your own goals?
- Are you afraid to "rock the boat" this holiday season and say, "No" to others ~ to the extent that you don't take care of yourself?
- Would you like to eat healthier, but are afraid of hurting someone's feelings by rejecting their food; especially Grandma's favorite cookies that she made just for you?
- Are you going along with the crowd to blend in at the expense of killing yourself?
- Are you straddling the fence? Do you want to eat for health, but are afraid of what others might think so you make compromises?
A people pleaser is concerned with the expectations of others and trying to fit in, even if it means giving up personal goals to do so. Pleasing everyone is emotional dysfunction, and is usually on the side of evil, not goodness. Trying to please others, even if what they are promoting is hurtful, is a deadly snare. Gang members can torture and kill people trying to please their peer group.
Don't meet the expectations and demands of others if they are unrealistic and disease promoting. Love means having the best affect on others, not acting in a way to be viewed more favorably. The latter is weakness and self-love.
If you are a habitual people pleaser it will take courage to change the dysfunction. Saying no without feeling guilty can be difficult, but for optimal health, you must change damaging behaviors.
Standing up for yourself and doing what is right, not necessarily what is popular or what is promoted by your family and friends, is the best gift that you can give to others!
Let's dialogue. In what practical ways do you need to change this holiday season in order to be emotionally and physically healthy? (Feel free to use a nickname if you wish to remain anonymous.)
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Actually, this grandma is trying to help my children by buying them awesome juicers for Christmas! Yes, Indeed!
What an awesome Grandma! Sowing seeds of health into the next generation ~ good for you! That's a priceless gift. :)
This Grandmas is doing the same - bought them both high speed blenders so they can make green smoothies for their families. And when they all come for Christmas this year there won't be the usual ton of sweets they are used to. It's time for new traditions!
I think you're absolutely right! I know that it's always acceptable to have a different eating pattern for religious/ethical reasons, but purely for your own health? Pshaw! I really believe that continuing to insist on our own happiness and healthiness is a lifelong battle. Other people's expectations and values have to be ignored. We're all fighting for our lives.
Diane and CJ, kudos to you! I wish you were both a part of my family!
The social pressure has been especially tough for my husband and I this past year as we went vegan a year ago, just in time for the holidays. We were still worried about people's reactions this holiday season, but so far it hasn't been too bad. Don't get me wrong, we did have some very negative reactions from a few people, but most were respectful of our decisions even if they didn't understand them let alone agree with them. And most people now know not to buy us gifts with leather or eggs or other animal products, even if there are sometimes some honest mistakes that we politely turn down.
What I've learned in all of this is that it is very important to be assertive. Being wishy-washy and apologetic will just cause more problems. Figure out where the line is beforehand and stick to it. People may test you at first, but if you stay firm then it'll get easier and easier.
This holiday season has been about life changing for myself and my family. I am making all the side dishes for our family get together and they will all be vegan dishes. I am using plenty of nut milks, nuts, seeds, veges, fruits, and beans this year instead of the traditional creams, milks, flours, breads, and other unhealthy overly processed ingredients of yesteryear. It is easier to convince people through their tastebuds than their ears!
I think it's good to think ahead of time of how to show kindness to those who have given themselves for us (Grandma making cookies), either by graciously letting them know of our dietary changes/needs ahead of time or by thanking them for their efforts in other ways. Even share a favorite healthy recipe with Grandma before you get to her house or offer to make it and share it with others! We don't want to ruin the healthy resource of loving relationships either by offending people unnecessarily. I think you can have good physical health, be an example to others and still be gracious in the way you turn down "treats" that are unhealthy! Of course, some people may be unavoidably offended because they like to easily be offended at anything! But let's try the loving way!
I just want to say: great blog title, neat video and a point-well made Emily, and way to go grandmas for buying blenders and juicers! :0)
This 66 year old vegetarian grandmother had her 6 yr. old grandson over yesterday. Knowing he questions sweet peppers, I had him cutting broccoli and zucchini while I took care of the rest of the items. He happily continued the meal and set the table so that we could eat the food that we prepared. He even enjoyed some mild salsa, a first for him. Spicey stuff is not for children.
This grandma has revised my favorite gingerbread recipe substituting applesauce for Crisco and whole wheat pastry flour for white flour, so I can still be a cookie baking grandma and provide healthy treats for the kids and grandkids.
Kudos to ALL Grandmas on this post!
Let's all be the change that we wish to see in this world (Gandhi) ~ you all are great examples of turning the holiday blahs into holiday happiness! What a legacy you are giving your families. Congratulations to all!
CJ, I LOVE your statement, "It's time for new traditions!"
That's a wall plaque one!
I do have a lot of people trying to talk me out of the Eat to Live eating style at all times of the year. I get a lot of:
"But you could just get hit by a bus, and then you would have done all that for nothing." or "Moderation is everything." Etc.
But I have to do what is right for me, so I just ignore them and eat what I want to eat.
This post really speaks to me! I am currently studying to be a Holistic Nutritionist and personal trainer so I try to live a very healthy life. However as a life-long people-pleaser, I find that sometimes I compromise my beliefs to make other people happy or at least get off my back.
In doing the 6-week Holiday Challenge I have learned how closely I tie emotion into my eating and this year instead of trying to make everyone happy (and really who is happy when you've eaten so much junk you feel sick) I am going to lead by example and make healthy and positive choices.
Good luck everyone and happy holidays!
We don't need to worry about our grandparents. . .we are the grandparents and have been invited to our daughter's for Christmas. We are and have been the strange vegans of the family for many years. We called our daughter to ask what we may donate to the family dinner and our daughter responded "I don't know yet". I told Candy not to give her a choice...just put together one of Jeff Novick's very tasty "fast food recipes" and take that with us. Yum, Yum!
I absolutely agree with this post and the idea that people-pleasers get sucked into others' bad habits. I am a people-pleaser but at the same time a rebel. It's hard to find the balance but I know 100% that eating a healthy diet is the best thing to do for myself and my family. I try to be open-minded about how other people choose to live their lives and demand the same respect for how I choose to live my life. That's the bottom line.
I am never going to let anyone tell me what to eat and if anyone makes any negative comments about how I am eating I will tell them that if they have a problem with what I am eating that they should do some research before they spout off their mouth and concentrate on themselves instead of me. Since I am the one who has lost 87 pounds, I am the expert and when they have lost all the weight they need to lose & reversed their diseases, I will be happy to discus my eating habits with them. Until then, please keep keep their uninformed opinion to themselves! This is what will be going through my mind. I will just be saying LALALALALAA in my head and not listening. I go through this every time I see my mother. I have told her and will tell anyone else who tries to ridicule me for the way I eat that my eating habits are not open for discussion but if they would like my critique of what they eat....... If it sounds like I am hostile and angry ... not really. I just want people to know that look at yourself before you speak. :))))
Congratulations on the 87 lbs weight loss . . . keep up the great work!
I keep giving in to temptations. I need to stay connected I am a member but I have a commitment the first monday of each month so have not been able to do the orientation class to see how best to use my membership.
Suggestions on how to stay connected to others who are eating this way.
While my kids were drinking their usual water this Thanksgiving, my mother-in-law brings them sparking apple cider and says, "I'm their grandmother and I want to give them a treat!" This is the same woman who "treated" her husband to a quadruple bypass.
I am not afraid of what other people think of me or the decisions I make regarding food. Instead, I have a family member that is prone to "thinking" the choices they make are healthy when they are not or that its "OK" to eat bad on the holidays, and crossing this person has proven to have harsh consequences from past experiences. The fear doesn't stem from criticism so much as the potential for a hostile (and childish) reaction that can easily overtake the holiday and ruin it for everyone. I fear a repeat of adult temper tantrums of the past that make me feel ill and sad. Moreover, there are prolonged periods of a hostile silent treatment that makes everyone uneasy and upset.
I agree that handling "others' when eating ETL can be a handfull. Funny thing most people could pass on it with little comment if you would just add some chicken ,coldcuts or fish to your salad and then maybe a piece of bread with it. Leaving that stuff out sets you apart from the average run of the mill part time dieter and I think it is what really provokes the comments.
Of course when you go to some kind of sit down dinner is when you really stand out and in the beginning have to hold your ground from the peoeple who think because it's "them'' that you're going to bend . After a time most family members will learn to leave you alone but not without some testing.
I won't have any problem with people scratching their heads are eat. They expect me to be eating "strangely" anyway. At potlucks, you take what you can eat and then if there's nothing else there on your diet, you can seconds of your dish and eat when you get home. Chances are your dish won't be the most favorite anyway! I always have bean salad left!!
First of all, Emily, I happened upon your work, Transformation and I was blown away. I cried. I shared it with my blog readers. What a great testiment to Nutritarianism. THank you so much for putting the work into to do that piece.
Now on to the subject at hand. I am not shy about the way that I eat now. In fact, I'm really vocal about it. Some people might be offended, but I really don't care. I figure if there really are 60 million obese americans, then I owe it to society and the universe to share the information that saved my life. I may naturally have more confidence and enthusiasm about things than most people though, so I can appreciate the difficulties that many of you are going through.
It's not that I'm afraid of what others will think of me, it's that I got burdened with the the yadda, yadda... and the business of life. At first I thought I was imparting some kind of knowledge--but it wasn't wanted. Now I look like a fool in the sense that I am very fat--and if I am fat eating so many veggies then what is wrong??? I try and explaine that I eat many food that are "bad" and the veggies are helping to keep me out of the doctor's office or hospital--yet, I am aging and the fence staddling has taken it's toll on my body.
In the effort to find a social environment for my family, I caved and let my kids have stuff I didn't want and it's been down hill or fence staddling since--yet, my kids are not overweight and eat tons more fruit and veggies, nuts seeds and beans than all of their peers. Will they eat this way when they leave the nest??? I find that when I'm on vacation--free from some of the day to day responsibilities of my life, I can stay away from the foods that don't support my healing. I don't have my husband's support any more and so I'm finding it very difficult. Woody Harlson said if he didn't have someone supportging him he didn't think he could keep up the lifestyle. The internet support system hasn't been enough for me. When I first discovered eat to live in my 30's, I had a support system, and only 25 pounds to deal with. My children were young or nursing and only played with kids who's parents were in the support group. My husband even took the lunches I made for him to work... I was excited and able to overcome the obstacles of that time.
Everything is different. I don't intend for this to sound like excuses.
Thank you Wendy. There were many times in the beginning of that journey that I wanted to quit because my life was so out-of-control with some medical emergencies that I was dealing with, but I'm sooooo thankful that I didn't throw in the towel and quit. I have NO regrets for getting my health AND life back!
With regards to this people pleasing topic, I've noticed that the longer one lives the nutritarian eating style, and not only experiences the benefits first-hand, but hears the testimonies of others' health improvements . . . it solidifies the commitment.
It took me six years to finally commit to ETL, and a part of that fear of commitment was realizing it would radically change my social life; I'd have to eat *differently* in social settings, and possibly even bring my own food (*gasp!*) to most public eating events. One must understand that I was obese at the time . . . my mindset would have possibly been different if I was fit, trim, and an example of health.
Especially for those brand new to nutritarian eating, and may not have the confidence of seeing and experiencing first-hand his/her personal AND dramatic health improvements yet, it's easy to get entangled into the opinions of others regarding food; and for most, those opinions are disease promoting.
Bottom line, we all need to make choices, not based on pleasing others; but based on what is best for excellent health for the body.
Because . . . . .as Dr. Fuhrman states our health IS our greatest wealth!
I have been a vegetarian for 11 years. My family supports me fully. My mother prepares vegetarian dishes for me and loves trying to make new dishes. She says she loves the challenge. When my grandchildren visit, they eat what I eat and many times go home asking their mom to prepare the same thing. My friends are the same way with the support. Every now and then they tease me, but it's all in fun.
This is the deal-killer for me. I am absolutely a people-pleaser. The person I struggle with on a weekly basis is my mother-in-law. She watches my girls two day a week, and sends dinner home for us on those days so that I won't have to cook after work. Obviously this is "nice" of her. These meals are in no way healthful. Unfortunately, she is quite passive aggressive and easily offended. Whenever I have tried to lose weight, she has even sent home extra "goodies" for my poor, suffering family that must be starving on my diet food. Even trying to suggest that I don't want what she cooks (for myself or my family), would send our relationship into a tailspin. I cannot take that kind of confrontation. My inability to release my need to please is the biggest hurdle standing between me and a full commitment to my health. And that's sad.
I am so amazed at how quickly Dr. Fuhrman's program has positively affected my health. I am on the Six Week Challange program...Yesterday, I had my usual 3 month blood profile taken and the results were astounding... In August, at my last blood profile my Total Cholesterol was 255. It is now 210. My A1c was 6.4. It is now 6.1. My glucose level was 111. It is now 101.
I am no longer a skeptic....These figures do not lie...
Thank you Dr. Fuhrman...
Hi Pamela! I can understand your dilemma a lot!! My inlaws were so unsupportive of how I eat and raise my children that if my kids stayed over they would go out of their way to feed them junkfood, fastfood, and processed meats. I was tagged the "hippy" and "extreme" and their passive aggressive reactions were the normal. However, soon my kids grew older and they started refusing the food, they read Omnivore's Dilemma, watched Food Inc. and began lecturing the inlaws on their poor and fatty diets. Refusing to eat the meat and junk that was served, politely, caused a shift in dynamics. Soon, I was asked to supply recipes that the kids would eat and this started to open their minds.....a little. While this has taken over a decade to see, perserverence has paid off. Hang in there, there is hope for change! :)
In people pleasing situations, food is not the only instance where one is controlled by others; one's whole life becomes tormented because of the loss of personal freedom and expression. This loss is all because of the inability to stand up to intimidation and the fear of confrontation.
Love includes allowing people to be themselves and express their feelings, with the desire to understand and accept.
Giving into intimidation and pleasing people not only destroys one's health, it destroys one's humanity and makes him/her a slave to the wishes of others.
I would add to Dr. Fuhrman's comment that the beauty of love is that it comes in the form of many expressions. We all express our love of our partner, family, friends, play, nature, sports, arts, music, etc in many different ways. To truly love starts with loving oneself by setting boundaries that are necessary to preserve what one holds dear and to say, "I am worthy." That begins with our health. The issue is not about food ~ it is about a deeper pain where food is being used to deaden the hurt. Food is the drug of choice and some don't love themselves enough to say no to the pushers.
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Irish Times: Nasri set to sign new deal
- 07 June 2014 08:07
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World Cup hosts Brazil have completed their final warm up game ahead of this summer's tournament, which kicks off in just five days!
Our very own Fernandinho was in action last night when The Selecao hosted Aleks Kolarov's Serbia in Sao Paulo and according to the Manchester Evening News, this is a sure sign he is very much in Luis Felipe Scolari's plans.
"The Blues midfielder was rewarded for his performances at the Etihad this season with a call-up to Felipe Scolari's World Cup squad after some time out of favour," writes Simon Bajkowski.
"And his appearance in their friendly game on Friday against Serbia suggests Fernandinho is set for some game time in Brazil.
"It was a strong lineup picked by Scolari and while Fernandinho started on the bench, he replaced Paulinho in the 65th minute.
"Brazil won 1-0, with a second-half goal from Fred earning the South American side the victory."
Meanwhile, City skipper Vincent Kompany sees no reason why 'dark horses' Belgium can't go all the way in Brazil.
"A nation that failed to qualify for the last five major international tournaments - two World Cups and three European Championships - has risen rapidly to the fore," reports Sky Sports.
"Belgium head to Brazil this summer considered by many to be serious contenders for the crown.
Kompany is aware that delivering on that expectation will not be easy, but a man who has enjoyed considerable success at domestic level with Manchester City feels anything is possible.
...Sky Sports...
Moving away from the World Cup and while he may not be part of the France squad, the Irish times claims that Samir Nasri is prepared to commit his long term future to Manchester City.
"Samir Nasri is expected to sign a new five-year deal at Manchester City when the Frenchman finishes his holiday, with the club hopeful that Joe Hart, Edin Dzeko, and Aleksandar Kolarov will follow suit by signing contract extensions after the World Cup," writes Jamie Jackson.
"While City would also like James Milner to agree fresh terms the midfielder is reluctant to do so as he wants to leave to play more regular first-team football.
"As Nasri is not in Didier Deschamps's France squad for the World Cup, he is expected to be the first to commit himself to City, following the 26-year-old's fine season in the club's title win."
That would certainly keep us happy, Samir.
Finally this Saturday morning,the Daily Mail believes Burnley are in the hunt for young Blues star Emyr Huws.
"The 20-year-old impressed on loan at Birmingham last season and Premier League scouts were in attendance to watch him during Wales' defeat to Holland in Amsterdam on Wednesday," reports Simon Jones.
"City will allow Huws to join another Premier League side on loan to gain experience and former club Swansea are also keen."
Well, that's your lot until tomorrow, but remember we at mcfc.co.uk be first to confirm any rumours doing the rounds this summer!


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Express your hate for the final level
I know this thread isn't a help or hint, but it does contain spoilers, so I felt it best to keep it in this forusm.
Anyway, man I hated that level! Probably the worst way to end one of the most fun and original games I played in a long time.
1) You're effectively on a time limit for the whole level. Whether it's getting to Olie before he gets killed or escaping the water, you're rushed for the entire level. Being on a time limit in a game where exploration is a primary focus is a bad thing. I know you can go back, but I just hate being rushed in a platformer.
2) It can be frustratingly difficult, nuff said.
3) It's ugly. I understand a meat/circus nightmare isn't supposed to be attractive, but it's ugly even within that context. There's verly little detail and the whole thing is just bland.
4) I don't particuarly enjoy the sound of someone hawking up a loogy in real life - do you think want to hear it every 5 seconds for 10-20 minutes? I had to turn my speakers off because the stupid sound effect for the sword spitters was so unbearable.
It's truely sad the the final level isn't representative of the quality of rest of the game. Thans for letting me vent about it though :)
It's frustrating, certainly, but not THAT bad. When you actually figure out what to do, it's not overly difficult, and I imagine it'll be at least fairly fun on the second playthrough.
The fights rule, I was very frustrated at the obstacle course-type stuff, but it was well thought out.
What really got my goat was Raz's dad taunting me with the same dialogue loop, considering I probably died on one sequence over fifty times. I guess the final level should be hard though, it would have been lame if I had just breezed through it.
I agree completely. This level is making me pull my hair out. I'm not much of a platform or action gamer, but I was a big LucasArts graphic adventure fan back in the day so I had to check out Tim Schaefer's new game. It's been fantastic so far, but now that I'm at the end and it's become SO action oriented, my enjoyment of the game is being sucked out (at least for this moment).
Anyway, I need help with the water/acrobat scene. I can get to the point where Raz's father is juggling. When you jump on him he juggles you up in the air, then what? I try to float down I wind up in the water. I might be able to float back to the grids I was on before I jumped to Raz's father. What the hell am I trying to get to when Raz's father juggles me up? I'm having trouble getting to that point as it is, since any minute little mistep sends me plunging into the water. (This is INCREDIBLY frustrating for me since I don't play action games much) When I have gotten up there, I can't seem to see any platforms to get onto, and I seem to only get one toss up before I am plunging back into the water again. I think I'm panicking when I have the chance now because I want to get it right so bad, so I might be missing something pretty obvious. Please help!
When I finally got passed the Little Ollie bit, I was more relieved than satisfied. It's going to be the same thing with this level. I'll just be glad to get it over with.
EDIT: Never mind guys, I got past it. I almost slipped back in the water climbing up that ladder too. Man I swear I would have had to break something. I feel drained...
Ugh, but man...the first tiem g oing through that section? Whew, I've never felt so frustrated by a game for a long time.
The Olie-chasing part wasn't too terrible, but I absolutely HATED the obstacle course. Those flaming nets were absolutely evil. Fortunately the two-headed dad monster was relatively easy to beat, and the ending cutscene was full of Schafer's traditional butterflies-in-the-stomach cuteness that he shoves in your face at the end of his games.
I PROPOSE WE SEND OUR COPY BACK TO MAJESCO AND DEMAND A NEW VERSION SANS MEAT CIRCUS! :mad:
So I played through the game again to get 100% and I did find the level easier, but I still despised it!
It's not bad just because it's difficult, it's bad because it's bad. It's ugly, and just about all the audio for the level is the most grating, annoying stuff. Between the stupid sword hawking and Raz's dad poking in every 10 seconds I can't bear to keep my speakers turned on.
Bah, i hate this level, I'm right now at the bit with the oddly-shaped clingy walls. Uggh.
What's so annoying is that when you die, you start again at the bottom of the ropes, but unlike the first time you played it, Raz's dad is still throwing fire at him. Add to that the fact that after jumping up each rope, you have to wait for Raz to stop swinging, and it gets very irritating and a tad unfair.
Edit: also why are the controls so unresponsive during this part? I sometimes can't get into my inventory screen to remap buttons and just died there because I had to press R-trigger three times before Raz got on his levitating ball thing.
Re: Express your hate for the final level
I agree with your frustration, and the annoying sound loops just add to the overall hatred of the level. However, after I was finished I thought it was a pretty well designed level if not for the technical issues (excessive looping audio, unfair control play)
I'm sorry, but that Olie boy is just retarded. I'd like nothing more than to beat him over the head with his own stupid little propeller hat and shove that bunny right up his pooper.
Okay, that's all I signed up for. Bye everybody!!
Well I liked the graphics... DISPISE all escort missions. EVAR! Loved the last boss. Really I had little difficulty with this except the flaming netting. *shudders*
Edit:I just realized if you went into the mind of everyone who beat this game, somewhere you'd probably find a dark evil room with a memory vault marked "Meat Circus Trauma".
I did the first part with Little Oly and the bunnie like...twenty or thirty times because I didn't get the hang of the targets at first and the second target made me want to pull my hair out, but by the time i did get it I could get through all four sections in like...ten seconds. I did get used to the level after a while and I appreciated how easy the battles with The Butcher and Raz's father were.
The last boss made me happy :) He was even easier then the first and second ones.
I will never think of a butcher shop the same, and, oh god, being like me and oversensitive, I was so freaked out by the memory of Oly's bunny getting killed, the thought of little Oly dying a terrible death (and the little bunny!)
I actually got Oly through on the first time though.
Except I hated the Tunnel of Love.
HATED the Oly part and DESPISED the Tunnel part... HATE... HATE THE MEAT CIRCUS.
This might make me a hero or a nerd, but remember Raz's evil-father-guy? Well, the Big Top was one of the easiest, to me, and even funnest, platforming levels I've played. No problem with Butcher, or giant firey butcher.
Sans the first 2 parts, Meat Circus was pretty fun.
Raz's dad's face pressing into your brain, at first I thought was Sasha trying to get you out of there/saved. Weird.
And you know what, why did you jump into the brain tank, not jump to your brain and get Sasha, Milla, and Ford to re-cranialize you, exactly?
I have only love for the Meatymeatymeat circus. Although adorable Oly made me hit myself with the controller. It left a red/purple mark. Anyway, I liked it. After doing that acrobatics part I was incredibly pleased. Nice sense of mastery I had just then.
Meat Circus...How do I hate the, let me count the ways.
Seriously, if the first part wasn't annoying enough, the acrobatic crap with your evil dad. I've literally only completed that once, it's not even funny. Subsequent time, I've somehow not been able to ride the ladder without dunkin the water. i don't really get it, and for that, i hate it.
Man. You guys are so...haters. I liked the graphics-though that ladder that you climb first in the acrobatic part looked like a girrrraffe. =3 I heart the music quite a bit--but the knife throwers were just... so unfair. Hate them. But I guess I'm supposed too, eh?
And Oly was cute, dangit!
don't hate me for this...but I kind of wanted to set little Olly and the bunny on fire after that first part...yea. I forgave him after I saw the vault...but before that, I was like, OMG, this guy has given me nothing but trouble and remorse throughout this whole game AND YOUR ASKING ME TO KEEP HIM SAFE!?
Yea...I'm over that now. I just beat the game again over the weekend and had absolutely no trouble throughout the first part...and the part with Raz's dad never bothered me TOO much...cept for those net things. (Still couldn't get past that darned tunnel of love right away tho x_x
I always thought that it was Oleander that kept calling out to Raz and popping up. ._. It looked like his face... And those two yellow curvy teeth of his. <-< Pretendin' he has a full set of em. Bah!
l:< You guys are mean. Wah.
I'm good w/ da teeth I got
This level was easy if you rememberd to put your invisiblity on when you meet evil Raz's Dad.
The nets were the easiest part of the whole thing for me. It was the bubble part that got me killed numerous times. As well as that ladder. I always floated to a later part in it causing me to climb up not slide up the whole way.
It had a nice view.
the annoying rings of fire....-after passing the 2nd or 3rd ring i landed on the small platform where the bubbles came up from,just a short stop to swich on invisibility and then leviatjump up in bubble stream again (if i swich it on from the beginning it don`t last long enough,for me).that help me much to avoid dads ´cruise missiles´`
Why does Raz's dad hate you so much. Throwing flaming pointy balls at him. He is quite heartless.
Umm... Never mind. I understand now.
Yeah, those sword-spitters were so damn annoying. Especially if you were aiming for 100%.
Psychonauts is a video game? Bob damn it, I want to speak discordianism!
(see subject).
Oh, and let me know what this whole thing is about. That's life, not the video game. Difference? Maybe. Maybe not, eh? Oh, and how do I hate the final level, as if there could be an end to the madness. LOL (I'm not really laughing)... Final knowledge? That's a fricken negative. Philosophy anyone?
Good luck, you godless sparks of divine imitation!
Damn the meat circus to hell! I hate that level. It's gross, it's hard, the first part is an escort mission. Damn it to hell!
When I first saw the creepy face, I had the feeling that it was Razputin's dad, but I didn't think his intentions were good, so it freaked me out....
I abhorred the escort mission; easy enough if the damn boy would hold onto his bunny. But no! Once again, gotta save the day.
Oly did look retarded.
Raz's fake-dad had too few lines. They were original, but tiring.
To be honest, it took me a few game sessions and hint guides to get through the water obstacle.
The camera angle was annoying; trying to fix the camera while jumping over perilous objects isn't cool.
I was hoping for a more interactive ending. Maybe the meat circus dissolving into a regular circus then Raz's ending with his dad.
I had issues with certain jumping sections of the game. It nearly caused me to break my keyboard. I think I broke my space bar, though. It's been less responsive since...
I finished the game (again) last night. Surprisingly, I ended up breezing right through the dreaded Meat Circus. The Flaming Cages took me only two tries and, boom, I was through them and on to the end ladder climb.
It's just weird how one time through it takes me forever to get through the Meat Circus and then another time through it's easy as can be. Go figure.
I also discovered that the game cheats. :-) By the time I arrived at the Flaming Cages the water level was extremely low. But I screwed up and when Raz "re-set" to make the second attempt, the water level was very high in comparison to the first attempt. So no matter how many times you fall off the Flaming Cages, the water level is always at the same height. It's the same if you fall into the water during the last half (the Psi-Float through the Rings of Fire and the Rotating Hatchets). The water always restarts at the same level.
Which is a bummer. Too bad the game doesn't remember the level of the water. It would have been more of a challenge if it did. Then there would be times when you got to the last event (the long ladder climb) and maybe you wouldn't make it when the ladder dips back down before arching back up.
And I play with the sound down during the Meat Circus. I got real tired of Little Oly saying "Ow, that hurts!", the Ghost saying "Razputin!" and the Evil Dad saying "You used to like to play catch. Think fast!" :-P
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College Hockey:Luongo Takes Over for Cole at Alabama-Huntsville
Chris Luongo will take over as head coach at Alabama-Huntsville.
Luongo, who spent the last two seasons as the Chargers' top assistant coach, takes over for Danton Cole, who left for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program.
"This is something I take very seriously and I am committed to our student-athletes, the university, and to the Huntsville community," Luongo said in a statement.
A former Michigan State defenseman who also played in the NHL, Luongo was an assistant at Wayne State for two seasons before joining the Alabama-Huntsville staff.
"Chris has done an excellent job with our student-athletes both on the ice and in the classroom the past two seasons and there is no doubt in my mind that he's the right guy for our university to lead the UAH hockey program," UAH athletic director Jim Harris said.
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