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Congratulations on being accepted to Chadron State College. As a newly accepted student at Chadron State College, you have a lot to think about. We want to ensure your travel to the United States and transition to college life at CSC is as smooth as possible. The following information is with the purpose of assisting you with your pre-departure planning.
Please read the following information thoroughly and carefully. Immediate action is required for some issues. (see "Things to Do Immediately")
If you plan to live on campus and have not already submitted your application for housing, do so immediately. Housing is limited and fills very quickly. CSC offers double and single occupancy in a variety of room arrangements. All residence halls are located on campus in close proximity to classroom and campus activities. Visit the Housing website to learn more about the various housing options available on campus. Remember, time is running out!!
To apply for housing on campus, visit the following link and submit your application today: Room Reservation
All new international students are required to attend New Student Orientation (NSO), prior to the start of fall classes. You can choose to bring up to two adult guests for the Thursday and Friday orientation sessions. Each new, incoming student is automatically charged a $100 NSO fee to cover the cost of this event, for the student and up to two parents/guests. To sign up for NSO, please visit the Orientation registration page.
Midway down the NSO Registration form, the following question will be asked: "Are you involved in collegiate extracurricular activities that will affect schedule building? If so, please list them here." Make sure to type "INTERNATIONAL STUDENT" (along with any activities that may affect schedule building) so that we can ensure you have registered for orientation.
Incoming Freshmen: When you complete the New Student Orientation (NSO) registration form, you will be required to select a First Year Inquiry (FYI) course as part of our new Essential Studies program. Once you complete the NSO Registration form and submit it, the Chadron State College "START Office" will review your FYI course selection. The START Office will then build the rest of your initial course schedule.
Once the START Office has built your course schedule, you will receive an email from the START Office notifying you that your course schedule is set for fall 2012. You can then review your course schedule (per the instructions in the email from the START office). If you have any modifications you want to make to your schedule, you can contact them directly.
Incoming Transfer Students: Once you complete the NSO Registration form and submit it, the Chadron State College "START Office" will review your transcripts that are on file. The START Office will then build the rest of your initial course schedule.
Once the START Office has built your course schedule, you will receive an email from the START Office notifying you that your course schedule is set for fall 2012. You can then review your course schedule (per the instructions in the email from the START office). If you have any modifications you want to make to your schedule, you can contact them directly.
Incoming Graduate Students: You will receive an email from the Office of Graduate Studies. This email will provide you with instructions on which courses to register for and how to do it.
Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee online on the SEVIS fee page. The method of payment depends on the country and Consulate.
You have packed everything and are now all ready to depart for the United States! Before you do, review the checklist below to make sure you have some of the most important items packed. Also, make sure you have taken care of all your pre-departure arrangements such as housing, etc.
Things to do Immediately
As Soon As Possible
Items to Carry with You throughout Your Air Travels
Items to Pack
Important note:
When planning your trip to the U.S., remember you should have at least $1,500 USD to cover your initial costs such as food, housing, text books, and unexpected expenses that may arise during your first few weeks here. Even students with full scholarships or graduate assistantships should have access to this much money when they arrive.
As you begin packing for your upcoming travel and stay in the United States, it can be very daunting to determine what you need and should bring. Hopefully, the following information will provide you with some assistance.
Document check
Before leaving your home country, be sure that you have all of the required documents and that they are correct. Specifically, be sure that you have your valid passport, your valid visa, form I-94, the I-20 form signed by the CSC PDSO/DSO, and original copies of your financial resources. Also be sure you have the name and contact information for the PDSO/DSO at Chadron State College.
Travel Tips
Chadron has a varying climate with four separate seasons: Summer (June-September), fall (September- November), winter (November-March), spring (March- May).
Temperatures vary considerably on a daily basis so it is important to have a variety of different types of clothing. During spring, summer and fall, light rain and thunderstorms may occur; snow falls occasionally during the winter months.
You are advised to bring the following types of clothing:
Personal Items
In addition to your clothing, you may have some personal items you would like to bring to the United States. Many students bring mementos to remind them of home, such as pieces of art, traditional dress, or photographs. Throughout the school year, our international students make presentations about their home country on campus and in the community. These items can serve as excellent display pieces throughout your presentation.
You are also encouraged to bring items you use regularly such as your eyeglasses, camera and so on. If you are living on campus, basic furniture will be provided such as a bed, chairs, and a desk. Bed linens, blankets, pillows, and towels are not provided. You can buy these items once you get to the United States if desired, or you are welcome to bring a bed sheet, a light blanket, and a towel with you from home.
Things to Leave at Home
Do not bring any books you have used in previous study from your home country. You will be required to purchase textbooks for your courses. The CSC library has supplemental reading materials for review and research. Carrying books from your home is too cumbersome and will add weight to your luggage, making it very expensive for you when you check your baggage at the airport.
We highly recommend you purchase any electrical appliances you may need in the United States. Appliances not manufactured in the US may not be compatible with the power supply or may not be allowed in residence halls.
Most students choose to carry their personal baggage with them on the plane and check any remaining luggage at the airline counter, regardless of the cost for excess weight. This is because it is very expensive to ship items to the United States. You are encouraged to check with your airline for luggage size and weight limitations.
If it is possible and convenient, consider exchanging some of your currency into U.S. dollars before you leave your country. However, it is not recommended that you travel with large amounts of cash. If you do plan to bring large sums of money to the United States, consult with your bank for options. You should have sufficient funds to cover your expenses until you arrive at the campus and for a brief period of time once you are on campus. You may want to consider purchasing traveler's checks in U.S. dollars for the amount of money you need. You can purchase Traveler's checks at banks or travel agencies. Traveler's checks can be cashed by banks and by most businesses, including hotels, restaurants, and airports.
Settling Costs
To cover various settling costs such as potential hotel rooms, food, deposits, and other expenses that you may incur before your college room and board contracts begin, you should plan to have approximately $1,500 (single student).
Health Insurance
International students studying in the United States are required by the U.S. government to have adequate health insurance coverage. All international students enrolling in CSC classes and residing in the United States will be enrolled automatically into an approved CSC group health/insurance policy. Premium payments will be added to your total cost of attendance and charged to your account. The cost for insurance is approximately $400 per academic year.
To enter the United States, you must have a valid student visa. To begin this process, go to the State Travel site. Prior to going to your appointment for a personal interview be sure you are thoroughly familiar with the process and requirements. Many visa applications are denied because the applicant was not prepared or did not understand the process.
Be Prepared
The previous information was adapted from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. (2009, June 11) and other resources.
10 Things to Remember when Applying for a Non-immigrant Visa
For more information visit the NAFSA page.
Visa Processing
Visa processing times vary. Information is available at the State Government site.
DO NOT plan to arrive more than 30 days prior to the program start date listed on your SEVIS I-20 form. If you arrive early, you may be refused entry into the U.S.
For comprehensive information on procedures for traveling and arriving in the United States, visit the State Education site.
All visitors entering the United States must state their reason for wishing to enter the country. Students also will be asked to provide information about their final destination. It is important to tell the CBP Officer that you will be a student and will be attending Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska. Also be prepared to tell the officer the name of the program you intend to study.
Once your inspection is successfully completed, the inspecting officer will:
If initially, the CBP officer at the port of entry cannot verify your information, or you do not have all of the required documentation, you may be directed to an interview area known as "secondary inspection." Secondary inspection allows inspectors to conduct additional research in order to verify information without causing delays for other arriving passengers.
The inspector will first attempt to verify your status by using the Student and Exchange and Visitor Information System (SEVIS). In the event that the CBP Officer needs to verify information with your school or program, we strongly recommend that you have the name and telephone number of the International Education Coordinator at Chadron State College available. In the event you arrive during non-business hours (evening, weekends, holidays), you should also have an emergency or non-business hour phone number available for this official.
Failure to comply with U.S. government entry-exit procedures may result in your being denied entry to the United States. Under certain circumstances, the CBP officer may issue a "Notice to Student or Exchange Visitor" Form (I-515A), which authorizes temporary admission into the United States. Be sure to work with the International Education Coordinator at Chadron State College to submit the proper documentation without delay.
All nonimmigrant visitors holding visas -- regardless of race, national origin, or religion -- participate in the US-VISIT program, a comprehensive registration system tracking entries to and exits from the United States. For more information visit the Homeland Security page
Some individuals may be asked to provide additional information under the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS). A packet of information will be available at the port of entry explaining the registration procedure. For more information visit the Homeland Security page.
All admitted students should notify OIE of their intended arrival date at least 2 weeks prior to arrival in the United States. There is no public transportation in Chadron so we will pick you up at the airport.
Students must report to CSC within 30 days of the date that appears on their SEVIS I-20 form to register for courses or to validate their intended participation. Failure to do so may result in serious consequences.
Please make arrangements to fly into Denver, CO - Denver International Airport, then a connecting flight on Boutique Air. Boutique Air flies directly into Chadron, NE.
IMPORTANT NOTE:Public transportation is not available in Chadron. Therefore, it is critical to inform the OIE of your arrival date and time at the Chadron airport so that we can make arrangements to pick you up and take you to campus. Please let us know at least 2 weeks before your arrival so we can schedule your pickup.
If your first-time arrival is for fall semester, you should plan to arrive no later than the Wednesday of the week before classes begin. You will be allowed to stay in your campus housing without charge as early as the Monday before classes begin (one week early). However, campus food service does not start until the Saturday before classes begin.
If your first time arrival is for spring semester, you will be allowed to stay in your campus housing without charge as early as the Thursday prior to the start of classes (Monday of the following week). Campus food service will not be available until the first day of classes.
All new students are required to attend New Student Orientation (NSO). Students starting in the fall semester should plan to arrive the Wednesday before the semester begins so you are ready for Orientation the next day. Orientation for spring semester does not require early arrival. Spring orientation will occur during the first week of classes.
All new international students must physically check in at the Office International Education (OIE) before their SEVIS record can be officially registered. Please bring all of your immigration documents to OIE (Crites Hall, Room 216) within 24 hours of your arrival at CSC. This includes your form I-20 or DS 2019, passport, visa, and I-94. We will also need your local address.
If you have a disability, you may request accommodations to ensure equal access to courses, programs and activities. Within the first three days of your arrival you should call 308-432-6280 or email email@example.com to discuss your disabilities.
To ensure that you get started well at CSC, you are required to attend "New Student Orientation" during your first few days on campus. This will allow you to get answers to all your questions and learn about CSC and all our policies, procedures, expectations. There are also many fun activities to help you meet other students and become comfortable with your surroundings. Your participation in New Student Orientation is essential and mandatory.
Be sure to plan your travel itinerary to arrive just before orientation begins. Fall Semester New Student Orientation will take place Thursday - Sunday. Classes begin the following Monday. Throughout these four days, you will have the opportunity to meet both American and International students. Spring orientation does not require early arrival. Spring orientation will occur the first week of classes.
New Student Orientation provides you with the following information and much more:
During New Student Orientation, you will meet with academic advisors, staff and students and ask any questions you may have regarding academic and personal life in the United States and what it's like to be a student at Chadron State College.
For more information and scheduling about New Student Orientation visit the Orientation page.
If English is not your first language, you may have difficulty when you first arrive. Do not worry! Many students face this issue and help each other improve their English. For most students, it takes time to strengthen their writing and speaking skills. The more you practice, the more you learn. The most important thing is don't be afraid to make mistakes. You will improve your English the more you practice!
We have provided some tips below to help you gain English fluency. Good luck!
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October 26, 2005
Anyone who's been downtown knows the area could use some work with empty storefronts along the sidewalk. That's one of the challenges facing Sue Parr, the new Chamber of Commerce president. Just days after starting her job, News 12 is the first to sit down to talk about the challenges that lie ahead.
Empty shelves and bare walls line Sue Parr's office just days after taking her role as the new president of the Chamber of Commerce.
"Haven't had a chance to put pictures up or arrange things the way I want it," Parr said.
And already she's found the time to meet with the downtown development authority to see how the chamber can help revitalize the area.
"We're all striving to make everyone's cash registers ring," Parr said.
Music to Charley's ears. As the general manager of the Mocha Delights coffee shop he knows how much empty lots like this one next-door can hurt his business.
"It detracts from anyone wanting to come here to begin with," Charley Gabel said.
You don't have to walk more than a block down Broad Street to know there are empty lots everywhere. Businesses say it's been like that for years, and they're tired of looking at it.
"More empty buildings downtown is less reason for people to come and shop and spend money," Gabel said.
"A lot of people are afraid to come down here but it's not that bad, they just think that," said the owner of Discount Fashions.
Hoping more of these boarded up doors will come down soon.
"I can't wait to get another business in there. It only brings more people to 8th and Broad Street, we're away from all of the restaurants so any business would be a benefit to us," Gabel said.
Left to wonder if a new president in the Chamber of Commerce will be what the city needs to bring in more foot traffic downtown.
Sue Parr comes all the way from Lansing, Michigan as the former senior vice-president for their chamber.

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BMBF Research Group Olfactory Coding
Neural circuits underlying olfactory coding and processing in Drosophila
Most organisms rely on their olfactory system to detect and analyze chemical cues in the environment, cues which are subsequently utilized in the context of behavior. The central question of this group is to investigate how odors are coded and processed in the brain to lead to a specific odor perception. The basic layout of the first olfactory processing centers, the olfactory bulb in vertebrates and the antennal lobe in insects, is remarkably similar. Odors are encoded by specific ensembles of activated glomeruli (the structural and functional units of the bulb-lobe) in a combinatorial manner. The vinegar fly Drosophila melanogaster provides an attractive model organism for studying olfaction, as it allows genetic, molecular and physiological analyses. The key method is optical recording of the Drosophila brain, which allows visualizing spatial as well as temporal components of neuronal activity. We are performing calcium and chloride functional imaging to visualize excitatory as well as inhibitory components of the olfactory code. The goal is to decipher basic principles involved in olfactory transduction, coding, processing and perception of odors.


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Recurring capital funding is used to address our most critical unfunded needs and allows selected projects in our City parks to be accomplished annually on an ongoing basis. These funds along with Measure WW provides funding for the acquisition, restoration and improvements of parks and recreation facilities. These improvements include safety and accessibility; replacing deteriorated play equipment; repairing or replacing site furnishings; improvements to existing playing fields for increased youth sports opportunities and basic infrastructure improvements including rehabilitation of sports courts, lighting, eroding walkways and irrigation renovations.
Click here for a currently funded Project Summary Report .


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Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos is suing his bandmates, saying -- although he's technically still part of the band -- he's being cut out from touring and other band activities, according to Ultimate ClassicRock.com.
The band is also being sued by former manager David Frey over money, but that isn't as interesting, so we'll maybe talk about that at the end.
Carlos, a founding member of the Illinois rock group that broke big in the late 1970s, was still a full member in all band activities until March 2010, when the band released a statement announcing that he "is not currently the touring drummer for Cheap Trick. Bun E. remains a band member. Everyone is healthy and Cheap Trick will continue to tour as planned."
While it sounded like Carlos' absence was only temporary, he remained in exile during subsequent tours and occasional trips to the studio. In a 2012, Carlos said, "I'm still in the band, but I don't tour, I don't hear from them. I prefer to be out on the road performing with them. Maybe we'll kiss and make up."
Maybe not.
According to the lawsuit, "Carlos is no longer required to participate in live performances by the band, but remains a full member of the band." The drummer accuses other band members of failing to live up to the agreement by, among other things, "refusing to allow Carlos to participate in any of the activities of the band (including the recording of a new studio album), entering into numerous contracts on behalf of the Cheap Trick Companies without Carlos's consent and otherwise preventing Carlos from participating in the management and operations of the Cheap Trick Companies."
The website reported Frey was apparently fired in July of 2012 and says the firing is "null and void" because his contract required a unanimous vote, and since Carlos didn't vote, it doesn't count. Frey said the band also hasn't paid the balance on the $350,000 he fronted it to cover medical expenses following the stage collapse at its 2011 Ottawa Bluesfest appearance.
Cheap Trick hasn't responded to the suit, which according to UltimateClassicRock.com seeks "an accounting and punitive damages for breach of contract, trademark infringement, false designation of origin, false advertising, unfair competition and breach of fiduciary duty."
Contact Tony Hicks at Facebook.com/BayAreaNewsGroup.TonyHicks or Twitter.com/insertfoot.


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BERKELEY -- It was a game and in a flash it was out of reach for the Cal basketball team.
Washington ran off 16 straight points during a 4-minute, first-half blitz and breezed to a 62-47 victory in front of 6,856 fans at Haas Pavilion on Wednesday night.
Junior Allen Crabbe, the nation's No. 9 scorer entering the game, called the Bears' performance "embarrassing."
The teams were tied at 18-all with barely 7 minutes left in the first half when UW (10-5, 2-0 Pac-12) took charge, suddenly and decisively. The Bears didn't score on eight straight possessions, and by the time they did their conference home opener was spoiled.
Cal got no closer than 11 points in the second half.
"Once we got down we kind of caved and let them have their way with us," Cal coach Mike Montgomery said.
"They just played harder than us," said Crabbe, held to a season-low nine points on 3-for-12 shooting. "I don't have any explanation. We just didn't play hard. There's really nothing else to say."
"We played with no heart, no passion," added sophomore David Kravish, who led the Bears with 14 points.
Senior Robert Thurman, who got his first career start at center, tweeted an apology to fans afterward.
The loss tripped Cal's attempt to build some momentum after a victory four nights earlier at USC. The Bears (9-6, 1-2) are 3-6 since a 6-0 start to the season and badly need a win Saturday against Washington State.
"There's still plenty of time to turn this around," Kravish said. "It's just about finding that drive, finding that passion."
C.J. Wilcox led the Huskies with 19 points, and center Aziz N'Diaye had 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Washington led 34-20 at halftime, and it wasn't merely its 16-0 run that made the difference.
Cal sabotaged itself by shooting 36.4 percent from the field and 3 for 10 from the free throw line in the half.
Most telling was Washington's 30-13 rebounding edge, which included a whopping 15 offensive rebounds. The Huskies turned those into a 10-0 edge in second-chance points in the half.
"We talked about it before the game, we talked about it at halftime, and it was still a problem," Kravish said. "Everybody's got to box out. It's a team effort. We didn't play very well as a team today."
Washington finished with a 48-33 rebounding edge, including 20 offensive rebounds.
Montgomery tried a couple new wrinkles, putting Thurman in the starting lineup. Thurman had two baskets in the opening 3 minutes of the game but didn't score again. If he was on the floor to neutralize the 7-footer N'Diaye, the strategy wasn't a big success.
Montgomery also had freshman Tyrone Wallace start at point guard, allowing Justin Cobbs to focus more on scoring. But Cobbs' protracted shooting slump continued, as he went 4 for 15, and Wallace never got the offense into a flow.
The teams were even at 18-all when the Huskies zoomed away.
Their 16-0 run spanned almost exactly 4 minutes, during which time the Bears shot 0 for 4 from the field, 0 for 3 from the foul line and turned the ball over three times.
After two free throws by freshman Andrew Andrews with 3:04 left, UW led 34-18.
For more on Cal sports, see the Bear Talk blog at ibabuzz.com/beartalk. Follow Jeff Faraudo on Twitter at twitter.com/CalBearsBANG.


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The good news about Big Creek is that the Club will be hiring a contractor to mow the course, they are suppose to weedeat the "interior" parts of the fairways (around trees and baskets).
Here is the work list for Big Creek. It is not long but it will take a lot of work so I need as much help as possible.
Reset 3 Tee Signs
Clear pin area around hole 4, bushes on the front left of landing zone need cleared.
Trim high branches on hole 9
The part that I need the most help with is weed trimming on outside of fairways 1-7 and 9-12. This is not part of what the club is contracting out and with the current mowing situation we need to do one heck of a job on this now to have this course playable for the next month or two.
If you have one bring a weed eater, loppers, and a pair of gloves, I have everything else that is needed.


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About the Book
The Long War by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter follows the adventures and travails of heroes Joshua Valiente and Lobsang in an exciting continuation of the extraordinary science fiction journey begun in their New York Times bestseller The Long Earth.
A generation after the events of The Long Earth, humankind has spread across the new worlds opened up by "stepping." A new "America"—Valhalla—is emerging more than a million steps from Datum—our Earth. Thanks to a bountiful environment, the Valhallan society mirrors the core values and behaviors of colonial America. And Valhalla is growing restless under the controlling long arm of the Datum government.
Soon Joshua, now a married man, is summoned by Lobsang to deal with a building crisis that threatens to plunge the Long Earth into a war unlike any humankind has waged before.
War has come to the Long Earth....
Humankind has spread across the new worlds opened up by stepping, which Joshua and Lobsang explored a mere decade ago. Now "civilization" flourishes, and fleets of airships link the multiple Earths through exploration, trade, and culture.
Humankind is shaping the Long Earth, but in turn the Long Earth is shaping humankind. A new America that has christened itself "Valhalla" has emerged more than a million steps from the original Datum Earth. And like the American revolutionaries of old, the Valhallans resent being controlled from afar by the Datum government.
In the intervening years, the song of the trolls—graceful, hive-mind humanoids—has suffused the Long Earth. But in the face of humankind's inexorable advance, they are beginning to fall silent . . . and gradually disappear.
Joshua, now married and a father, is summoned by Lobsang. It seems that he alone can confront the perfect storm of crises that threatens to plunge all of the Long Earth into war.
A war unlike any that has been waged before...
Educator and Librarian Resources
Product Details
- Imprint: Harper
- On Sale: 06/18/2013
- Trimsize: 6 in (w) x 9 in (h) x 1.33 in (d)
- Pages: 432
- List Price: 25.99 USD
- BISAC1: FICTION / Science Fiction / Action & Adventure
- BISAC2: FICTION / Science Fiction / General
- BISAC3: FICTION / Action & Adventure


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Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 82(c)(1). Jurisdiction of all Magistrates.
Jurisdiction when approved by a majority of the district judges in the district may be granted all magistrates pursuant to Idaho Code, section 1-2208, as follows:
(A) All of the matters and actions designated in section 1-2208, Idaho Code, including any proceeding under title 66, chapter 3, Idaho Code relating to the hospitalization of the mentally ill or title 66, chapter 4, Idaho Code, relating to the care of the developmentally disabled; provided that nonattorney magistrates may be assigned only preliminary proceedings under this subparagraph in the following cases:
(1) Preliminary proceedings under the Child Protective Act, title 16, chapter 16, Idaho Code (in sections 16-1628 through 16-1634)
(2) Preliminary proceedings under the Youth Rehabilitation Act, title 16, chapter 18, Idaho Code (in sections 16-1807 through 16-1812)
(3) Preliminary proceedings under the termination of Parent-Child Relationship Act, title 16, chapter 20, Idaho Code (in sections 16-2007 and 16-2008)
(B) All proceedings under Idaho Code Section 18-8002(4) to determine whether a person refused to take an evidentiary test for concentration of alcohol, drugs or other intoxicating substances when properly requested by a police officer.
(C) Those nonattorney magistrates who have been certified by the Supreme Court as having had adequate training and experience may be assigned to all proceedings under the Child Protective Act, title 16, chapter 16, Idaho Code, and the Youth Rehabilitation Act, title 16, chapter 18, Idaho Code.
(D) Such order of the district judges stating the jurisdiction of all magistrates shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the clerk's office in each county in the district and published in the Idaho State Bar Desk Book.
(Amended May 27, 1982, effective July 1, 1982; amended March 30, 1994, effective July 1, 1994.)


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Don't Give In!
If you've ever cheated, if you've ever thought about cheating, if you've ever wanted to cheat or if you've been cheated on...YOU MUST SEE THIS MOVIE!!!! TEMPTATION! The most powerful movie I've ever done.
Have you ever had the feeling that something was missing in your relationship? Have you ever wondered if you could feel something more than what you have in your relationship?
Be careful with those thoughts... we covet through what we see! What are you looking at?!
When seduction becomes obsession, the last person you can trust is yourself.
TEMPTATION! My new movie!
Tell me what you think!


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- Dec 15:
- Grading the Raiders' loss to the Chiefs
- Dec 15:
- Raiders notebook: McGloin 'getting used to' being switched out for Pryor
- Oakland Raiders defense looking for answers after blowout loss
- Thompson: Raiders' loss to Chiefs an indictment of Dennis Allen
- Kansas City Chiefs rout Oakland Raiders 56-31
- Oakland Raiders signing autographs at Sunday's game in exchange for toy donations
OAKLAND -- Alex Smith's return to the Bay Area couldn't have gone much better for him Sunday, and Jamaal Charles was a major reason for that.
In his first Bay Area game since he was traded from the 49ers to the Kansas City Chiefs last spring, Smith threw a career-high five touchdown passes and Charles tied the franchise single-game record for touchdowns with five in the Chiefs' 56-31 victory over the Raiders.
Charles caught eight passes for 195 yards with touchdowns of 49, 39, 16 and 71 yards. His other touchdown was a 1-yard run, as he rushed only eight times for 20 yards.
He nearly equaled the NFL record of six touchdowns in a game.
Smith completed 17 of his 20 passes for 287 yards with the five touchdowns and no interceptions.
"I really didn't feel like I did much, threw three screen passes, threw the ball to Jamaal, he still made the cutback and made a great play," Smith said. "I really feel like ... I'm kind of standing on 52 guys' shoulders."
Smith's first three touchdown passes were all screens to Charles. The Chiefs (11-3) attacked the Raiders immediately that way, as their first offensive play was a screen pass that Charles took 49 yards to the end zone. After the third one, Kansas City had a 35-10 lead with 5 minutes, 42 seconds still remaining in the first half.
"They do a great job, number one, rushing the passer, and their blitz game is phenomenal," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said about the Raiders. "We felt that since we didn't score one time out of the first five drives last game against them, we thought that maybe the screen game would help us ... and it worked for us."
"I thought I was going to get hugged on screen plays. ... When I didn't see nobody on me, I was like, 'Whoa, I've got to go,' " Charles said. "It was a blessed day for me to have ... probably the best game of my career."
"He's a great player, and he's going to take advantage of opportunities if they're there for him, and that's what he did today," Raiders linebacker Sio Moore said.
Charles, who gained the vast majority of his receiving yards after the catch, enjoys having Smith as his quarterback.
"It's fun playing with Alex, playing with a quarterback that can run the ball and take pressure off me, and throw the ball when we need it in crucial situations," Charles said. "He motivates us so much in the huddle."
But Charles is obviously the motor of Kansas City. When asked if Charles, now the NFL leader with 18 touchdowns, qualifies as a league MVP candidate, Reid said, "He's got my vote. ... I don't know how anybody can be more valuable to a team."
Smith said that it was a little strange being back in the Bay Area. "It's been a while since I've been back," he said.
But he couldn't argue with the results of the trip -- a postseason berth for his team.
"We knew we controlled our own destiny, and coming here and getting a win, that's all that mattered for us," he said.


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Amanda Bynes is fine. Really. Her lawyer has spoken -- which is as close as we get to news about the actress these days while she maintains her silence.
Tamar Arminak opened up to People magazine recently to put an end to continued rumors about Bynes' mental health since her very public breakdown last year.
First up: Bynes is medication-free, following her evaluation last year in a psychiatric hospital. Also, don't expect a repeat of the bong tossing out an apartment window that allegedly occurred when Bynes was arrested last year. "Amanda currently is on zero medication," Arminak said. "She's devoted to living her life as healthy as possible. She's never had a history of abusing alcohol or hard drugs, and she's proud to say she's been marijuana-free for the past nine months."
Also, enough with the rumors about what caused Bynes' breakdown -- something the family is still trying to determine. Arminak added. "For the record, Amanda does not have schizophrenia, nor has she ever been diagnosed with it."
Bynes' behavior included tweeting strange messages, shaving her head, posting almost-nude selfies online and lighting a fire in a stranger's California driveway. Bynes underwent rehab last year and has been in her parents' care since her release.
A source told People that Bynes is continuing outpatient therapy several times a week.
While Bynes has expressed a desire to keep her medical information private, Arminak was granted permission to talk and clear up some rumors. "She has remained silent because she believed it was best to keep her mental health diagnosis private."


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Honda Joins U.S. Import Club
Japanese car makers are stepping up efforts to battle the effect of a strong yen on overseas sales, with the country's three largest auto producers turning to U.S.-built vehicles in South Korea.
Honda Motor joins bigger rivals Nissan Motor and Toyota Motor in importing more vehicles from the U.S. into Korea, after Asia's fourth-biggest economy and Washington signed a bilateral free-trade pact early this year.
The yen's strength hurts the competitiveness of Japanese-made products abroad and decreases the value of overseas earnings when they are repatriated to Japan.
"After years of sluggish sales, we have decided to sell vehicles built in the U.S. not only to benefit from tax cuts but also to reduce the impact of a strong yen," Asian Honda Motor President Hiroshi Kobayashi said at a briefing held in northwestern Seoul.
Honda Motor, Japan's third-largest auto maker by sales, said it will import at least six vehicle models from the U.S. and one from Europe to Korea over the next 13 months.
U.S.-made Odyssey minivans and Pilot sport-utility vehicles went on sale in Korea Friday, while U.S.-made Accord sedans and Crosstour SUVs will be available next month, Honda said. The four models are produced at the Japanese auto maker's plants in Alabama and Ohio.
Honda also plans to import the Civic hatchback from London in January followed by the Civic sedan and the CR-V SUV from the U.S. next year, Honda Korea Chief Executive Jung Woo-young said.
With tariffs on all vehicles from the U.S. and Europe to be abolished in 2016, "import diversification is our top priority to help the company ride out a strong yen and the slowing global economy," Mr. Jung said.
Under the trade agreement that took effect on March 15, tariffs on cars imported from the U.S. fell by half to 4%. Foreign car makers in Korea also stand to gain from a pact with the European Union, as tariffs on all auto imports from the region will be lifted in 2016.
Honda Korea's aggressive approach comes after its parent company's decision to shift development and production away from Japan to mitigate the effects of a strong yen. The dollar has fallen 9.1% against the yen since the beginning of 2009.
Early this week, Honda Motor Chief Executive Takanobu Ito said the company plans to ramp up vehicle exports from its U.S. plants, which export just 6% to 7% of production.
Nissan Korea began importing the Altima sedan from the U.S. in early 2009 and added the Infiniti JX SUV in June. In November, Toyota Motor Korea added U.S.-made Venza SUV to beef up its line of U.S.-made vehicles in the country, which previously comprised the Camry sedan and Sienna minivan.
Trade agreements will help foreign auto makers gain a bigger market share in South Korea, where eight out of 10 vehicles on the street are made by Hyundai Motor or its 34%-owned affiliate Kia Motors
Analysts say imported car makers will have little difficulty grabbing a market share of more than 10% in the domestic passenger car market this year, doubling from 5.1% in 2007.
"As local customers' appetite is growing for imported vehicles with a lower price tag, foreign car brands look more determined to woo customers away from dominant players such as Hyundai," said Korea Investment & Securities analyst Suh Sung-moon.


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VAIL, Colorado - The slopestyle favorites for the women were the ones who came out on top Wednesday during the semi finals at the Burton U.S. Open.
The top six women out of 21 total riders advanced to Friday's final. Winter X Games bronze medalist in slopestyle, Spencer O'Brien, came from behind and finished in first place. The event takes the best score from two runs, and O'Brien was sitting in 15th when she began run no. 2.
She messed up on the last rail before the jump section of the course on her first run and knew she had to clean that up in order to secure a spot in the finals.
"That was a pretty stupid mistake," O'Brien said. "On the first run, I fell on the last rail feature before the jump, so I really didn't want to do that - I was really happy to get through that (on the second run)."
O'Brien threw a 180 on the first jump, followed by a big frontside 360 on the second jump and a back 540 on the third jump, putting her hand down on the landing but maintaining control.
"Actually, the wind picked up quite a bit for that second run so I had to adjust and just go 180 on the first jump, but I'm just really happy to have landed and made it through," O'Brien said.
Winter X Games gold medalist Jamie Anderson finished in second in the semi final. She was happy with the course, giving big compliments to Snow Park Technologies for building and designing it.
"It's really nice - SPT did a great job," Anderson said. "It's really diverse, really creative and progressive. You definitely have to hold your speed for the whole upper section and into the first jump."
Anderson sat in first place after the first run and wasn't thinking too hard about her second run after that. Rather than map out every trick, she said she likes to "just freestyle it, and go with the flow."
Taking the third spot was Canadian Brooke Voigt, who was sitting in sixth place going into her second run. She knew there was room for improvement after her first run, she said, so she cleaned it up and went bigger on her jumps.
"I did a (720) instead of a (360) on my second jump, and it worked out for me," Voigt said. "It's really tight - it's a really fast course. It's really hard to dial your speed for the features, but it's pretty fun."
Czeck rider Sarka Pancochova, the silver medalist at this year's Winter X Games, finished fourth, followed by Chrisy Prior and Shelly Gotlieb, both of New Zealand, in fifth and sixth respectively.
The youngest female rider, Miyabi Onitsuka, of Japan, almost cracked the top six - she was sitting in sixth place for a bit until Gotlieb's second run knocked her out.
Onitsuka said she was just enjoying the competition. She called the Vail slopestyle course the most difficult course she's ever ridden.
Gotlieb said she wanted to "tidy it up" after her first run. She came off a feature early and made a mistake, costing her some speed.
"Even thought there's plenty of speed (on the course), you need to have it exactly right and in the first jump - I didn't have it exactly right," she said. "It's a really fun top section - everyone's really enjoying it. It's different, it's built well and the jumps today have been the best they've been so that's also a bonus."
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It wasn't the drive through any customer or employee ever expected.
A Lanham, Maryland Wendy's restaurant is picking up the pieces after a driver of an SUV crashed through the shop and nearly reached the counter just before 9 p.m. on Friday in the 9400 block of Annapolis Road.
"It's shocking to all of us, it's shocking to all of us," Vandora Lee, Wendy's Manager.
Vandora Lee brings breakfast for her employees the morning after an SUV came barreling through her Wendy's restaurant in Lanham.
"They're doing better than expected. But they're shaken up."
She's only managed the restaurant for the past six months and she along with everyone else is shocked no one was seriously injured.
Glass, Chairs and tables went flying.
Two people were taken to the hospital initially, after a patron and an employee suffered non-life threatening injuries.
"The chairs flew all over the place and it hit him in the leg, but he's fine," Lee said.
A second worker was transported to the hospital for anxiety.
There was a steady flow of people on Saturday trying to place orders through the drive through and people were trying to get into the restaurant, but it's closed.
Customer after customer came to the seemingly popular spot surprised at what happened.
"We feel sorry for the victims but this is a good restaurant, we love them too," a customer said.
"The adult male driver was taken into custody and charged on suspicion of DUI," a Prince George's Officer said.
WUSA9 talked with the district manager who says he doesn't know when the restaurant will reopen.


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Local protest
10 arrested at New Matamoras brine storage site
February 20, 2013
NEW MATAMORAS—Ten people were arrested during a Tuesday anti-fracking protest at a New Matamoras business, including a man who spent nearly five hours chained to a 30-foot-tall structure he erected......
There are more problems in New Mat than fracking, Where are the police who should be arresting the out of town drug dealers who sell drugs and prescription pills to Marietta residents in New Mat side Streets. It's clear the protesters only want safety. There are no jobs are available for the locals.
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Watch the documentary Split Estate , then say fracking is great. ****splitestate****. To read about and it's offered on Netflix and our local Iibrary has it, so just ask your library to order it for you.
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The resistance has not achieved the results it wants thru normal complaining and lobbying. It has now turned violent. Be concerned it escalates further and people get hurt.
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There is a big difference between protesting something you feel strongly about and damaging property and threatening people. There is a lot more to the story then what has been in the news. This group is dangerous and has no regard for the employees just doing their job. They have families to support. Obviously these people don't have jobs if they have time to travel all over the country to protest. I took a look at thier website and they brag about what they did and don't believe breaking the law was wrong. They also have many places to donate money for "the cause". Now who sounds fishy??
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Good thing I don't own that business. I would of been out there with a club beating these invader infidels like a rented mule!
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If the residents really are against fracking and believe the water is dangerous enough to ruin everyone- shouldn't it be the community who protests the company? Everyone has the right to protest but how many people actually live in the area affected? Or does New Matamoras like an outside group to do their protesting for them? It does seem strange the protestres would break in to the business grab the keys and try to stop up the toilets and scare the workers -pretty stupid way to protest.Once they get out of jail-if indeed there was room in the jail for this many people - not doubt the group will move on to the next place-and their interst in this area will fade away.
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Rather strange when anti crackers suggest sabotage of equipment of O&G companies which is environmental terrorism that endangers life,the habitat and the well being of a community (note the employees knew not what the mob planned on doing nor did the police) Ever try to sue a tree hugger? No we the tax payer pays the bill!
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Folks like Josh might accomplish more by going back to their bunkers and awaiting the arrival of the next over-hyped "apocalypse"!
Lol, can you imagine living like that...keeping the guns polished and ammo counted?...Wackos!!!
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why is it Frac crews dropping like flies?
Get back with us in ten years and let us know how you are doing...
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Correction to my post Why is it that Frac Crews are not dropping like flies? Another thing if you look at danger the 3rdthe leading cause of death in the US is medical malpractice. Rather strange!
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Greenhunter is a subsidiary of Magnum Hunter Resources, which also owns Triad Hunter.
Yep, like I said, keep your eye on Evans from TexAss he's only here for the money...no one gets in the way of what he wants...Money talks folks...
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Question here,seems as if there are many experts in here so you might like to answer a few questions. As a member of a Fracking crew and our so called hazardous chemicals are so extraordinarly dangerous why is it Frac crews dropping like flies? I've been exposed to these chemicals in the home in the maintenance if the family vehicle in higher concentrations then here on a pad.
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The accident in Taylor has absolutely nothing to do with fracing.
Bullsh!t...he was handling wastewater from fracking
The man was attempting to transfer briny wastewater from a tank into a truck, she said. What sparked the explosion is unclear and will be the focus of the state's investigation, already under way.
Drillers inject massive volumes of water, sand and chemicals to hydraulically fracture, or frack, the rock in which gas deposits are trapped. The gas then flows up for collection, as does the brine. The DEP says some of the chemicals in the brine could be flammable.
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@oneill the funny thing is yes you do....
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@oneil yea I still think your a scumbag liberal and that your brilliant in your own mind.
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This article doesn't state it, but Greenhunter is a subsidiary of Magnum Hunter Resources, which also owns Triad Hunter (which just bought the large office downtown). If you research some of their activities in Kentucky, they've been fined numerous times by the EPA for such activities as dumping their waste into rivers. But hey, close your eyes and hold your nose; there's money to be made.
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@ oneill You are way to funny Have a great night!!!
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I would like to thank everyone for the entertainment today its been a lot of fun.
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If he's been trespassing/stormin my office, he would have been scraped up by the responding EMTs! Appalachia Resist, my ***, which of the protesters is local?
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I have read the post's and here is my take.CeeJay,you have NO idea what you are talking about.The counties you say are dried up and brown from fracking.You are an idiot.I am there weekly and see beutiful farms that now have nice homes on them and well kept.Secondly,Josh Brown is as well full of it.Property values have increased due to folks having $$ that the federal gov hasnt had a chance to give to someone else yet.Go to Penn and try buying a farm for $0.70 on the dollar.Aint gonna happen.These protesters are thugs and thieves.They BROKE THE LAW stealing keys and tresspassing.GreenHunter DID NOT break the law.Last but not least,99% on here dont know fracking from injection wells.There is a HUGE difference.CeeJay wins the STUPID award for the comments made in the other blog from yesterday.Also,Federal rules dictate commerce clauses,not Andy Thompson.So Oneil,get of you soapbox and blab your liberal and uneducated info to yourself.
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@MaryPoppins....wow, you are a liberal. quit blaming the rich. do not be jealous because they have money. i am not rich. you being liberal should know not to judge. liberals judge the rich, but take and take from them to give to the poor. i do not understand. do not slap the hand that feeds you. we get tax returns every year because they are forced to pay more and more.
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Learn the Golden Rule People!!!! He with the gold makes the rule. It's always been that way and will always be that way.
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@ Josh. Got 3 times more for lease than than I wanted for the whole thing. 30% decrease on the left over is great.
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@Beerdog I hope you have a great time someplace else.After all you won't be able to use your land for anything else.If you have a house on your property it just dropped in value about 30%.
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I'm taking my big fat lease check and moving out of the area. I suggest you all do the same.
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Still working with RC5, but finding its a bit slow, you click a tool, 1....2... redraw... click a tool, 1..2 redraw.
Its running under Gnome3 on Fedora which is uses video acceleration, so wondering if something to do with that. Is there anyway you can think that it can be sped up.... asside raw processor power?!
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Continue by car to Prague, one of the most romantic cities in Europe. With your expert local guide, tour the cultural highlights of the City of a Hundred Spires, stopping in interesting markets and shops along the way. Explore the grand architecture of the hilltop Castle District. Stroll through the beautiful squares in the Old Town and the atmospheric backstreets in the Lesser Town. See historic towers and townhouses, as well as Art Nouveau and contemporary architecture. Learn about the sculpture adorning the Charles Bridge as you walk across the Vltava River. Tour the Jewish Quarter, including the ancient Jewish cemetery and synagogue, and see the sights of the New Town. Enjoy exclusive experiences such as private access to the stunning Baroque interiors of the Strahov Library. And visit select shops to find the city's best crystal, china, wooden toys, antiques, jewelry, painted eggs, marionettes, and spa products.
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Year of Award: 2005
Publication Information: The American Mathematical Monthly, vol. 111, no. 10, December 2004, pp. 841-852
Summary: Such was Isaac Newton's impact on the intellectual world that his contemporaries hoped that that his methods would be universally effective, whether the area was science, society, or religion. This paper examines the career of Colin Maclaurin and shows that the "Newtonian style" is both the key to understanding what made Maclaurin tick intellectually and to understanding the nature of his influence.
About the Author: (from The American Mathematical Monthly, v. 111, no. 10, (2004)) Judith Grabiner received her B.S. in mathematics from the University of Chicago in 1960, and her Ph.D. in the history of science from Harvard in 1966. Her research interests have long included the history of the calculus, and Lagrange and Cauchy led her to Maclaurin, molasses barrels, and an interest in the relations between mathematics and society. Her book The Origins of Cauchy's Rigorous Calculus (M.I.T. Press, 1981) is currently being reprinted by Dover Publications. In 2003 she won the MAA's Haimo Award for Distinguished College or University Teaching. At present she is the Flora Sanborn Pitzer Professor of Mathematics at Pitzer College in Claremont, California.


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JORDAN EWERT, Deer Valley, Jr., outside hitter -- The Bay Valley Athletic League MVP had 529 kills and 279 digs in 43 matches as the Wolverines won the North Coast Section Division I title.
RYAN FIRST, Campolindo, Jr., outside hitter -- The first-team Diablo Foothill Athletic League pick led the Cougars with 14 kills in the CIF Northern Regional title match against Whitney-Rocklin.
CORY FREDERICKSON, Foothill, Sr., outside hitter -- Frederickson led the Falcons to a 31-7 overall record and a spot in the NCS Division I title match
YIZE DONG, Campolindo, Jr., opposite hitter -- Was the DFAL MVP and arguably the best server in the area in 2014.
ALEX WILSON, Dougherty Valley, Sr., middle -- All-DFAL selection had 301 kills in 83 sets and led the Wildcats to the NCS Division I quarterfinals and a program-record 30 wins.
CONNOR KEOWEN, California, So., setter -- Was a big reason for the Grizzlies' turnaround this season as they finished with 21 wins.
JOE WORSLEY, Campolindo, Jr., setter -- Was a first-team All-DFAL pick and shined throughout the Cougars' postseason run.
JULIAN EGOIAN, De La Salle, Sr., libero -- Helped the Spartans win the East Bay Athletic League title and earn a spot in the NCS Division I semifinals.
OH -- Bezhan Wahidi, Deer Valley, Sr.; Matt D'Angina, Clayton Valley Charter, Sr.; Anthony Davidson, Kennedy, Sr.; Jack Cole, Bentley, Jr.; MB -- Stephen Buhl, Campolindo, Sr.; S -- Will Wright, Northgate, Sr.; Aziz Khojazada, James Logan, Sr. L -- Derek Lodge, Alameda, Sr.
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To be considered for this fabulous opportunity you need to be exceptionally talented and creative and able to work on these projects from initial brief right through to completion. Don't worry if you haven't had much experience on this kind of work as the agency will offer training and guidance (providing that you already have strong Photoshop skills, that you're a natural creative, and that you able to learn really quickly!). You should also have a high level of attention to detail, be flexible, positive, highly motivated and approachable, with the ability to work to deadlines, you will need solid experience of Adobe Creative, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator if you have experience of Adobe After Effects & Flash with, video editing experience, that would be a real bonus.
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Whenever there is a reaching down into innermost experience, into the nucleus of personality, most people are overcome by fear and many run away. . . The risk of inner experience, the adventure of the spirit, is in any case alien to most human beings. The possibility that such experience might have psychic reality is anathema to them.
Carl Jung (1875 - 1961)
Source: Memories, Dreams, Reflections (Vintage)
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Although 2012 wasn't the strongest for big budget games, 2013 is shaping up to be one of the best in a while. Scanning the releases for the first five months of the new year, it seems the games in that span may be better than all of 2012.
The fun starts immediately in January with the launch of "DmC: Devil May Cry" (Jan. 15) and "Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch" (Jan. 22). The first game is a reboot of the longtime action franchise. In the hands of Ninja Theory, Dante has a new look but it still retains the quick-twitch hack and slash gameplay.
On the other end of the spectrum. "Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch" is a Japanese role-playing game. The fact that it's developed by Level 5 gives it credibility, but it's the involvement of Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli that makes this game special. It's a gorgeous-looking RPG that looks like one of his animated films. (Release dates are subject to change.)
February releases
February will be a busy month with "Fire Emblem: Awakening" (Feb. 4), "Dead Space 3" (Feb. 5), "Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time" (Feb. 12), "Aliens: Colonial Marines" (Feb. 12), "Crysis 3" (Feb. 19) and "Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance" (Feb. 19).
Of these releases, "Dead Space 3" has the biggest potential to move the needle. Visceral Games took chances by making the third chapter of the survival-horror series a co-op title. From what I've seen, it can pay off with a new type of scares.
"Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance" is another game to watch. Developed by Platinum Games, this is a spinoff that follows the exploits of Raiden, not Solid Snake. Unlike previous entries, this is more focused on over-the-top action instead of stealth. As always, Platinum embellishes the gameplay with its trademark style.
March tops February in terms of likely blockbusters. Scheduled for launch are "Tomb Raider," (March 5), "SimCity" (March 5), "Castlevania: Lords of Shadow -- Mirror of Fate" (March 5), "God of War: Ascension" (March 12), "StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm" (March 12), "Gears of War: Judgment" (March 19), "Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel" (March 26) and "BioShock Infinite" (March 26). I'm not sure all of these titles can come out in one month, so it'll be interesting to see if anything changes.
The game to keep an eye out for is "Tomb Raider," which has been dying for a reboot for years. Crystal Dynamics shows players a young Lara Croft who is managing to save her friends from mysterious islanders. The gameplay blends elements of survival, puzzle solving and combat in a more cinematic way.
Months ahead
At the end of March is "BioShock Infinite," which is set for release after months of delay. No other title has as much pressure as developer Ken Levine's follow-up to the original shooter. This sequel takes players to Columbia, a floating city in the sky, as they take on the role of Booker DeWitt, who is sent to rescue a girl named Elizabeth.
April looks like it will be a fairly quiet month with "Dead Island Riptide" (April 23) headlining. If the sequel is anywhere near as good as the zombie-filled original, it'll be the must-have game for the month.
Lastly, May will be dominated by "The Last of Us" (May 7) if "Grand Theft Auto V" doesn't make it to release by then. (It's scheduled for the second quarter of the year.) This new property by Naughty Dog follows Joel and Ellie, who must survive an apocalypse caused by a mysterious fungus. If the team can put the same polish and care in this project as they've done with "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves," it could be one of the top games of the year.
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Posted by: Elske KooistraI showed these guys in our Melbourne class, but really wanted to show this to everyone else. This is a design for the male 'Scent Stories' perfume bottles by Ah&Oh Studio from Poland. Not only do I love the design of it, I really like the idea behind it as well. As they explain on their website: 'At the begining we were concentrating on the idea of the scent itself. We found inspiration in...
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As a holistic vet, I'm frequently asked, "How can I deal with my cat's
bad attitude?" The problem area dubbed "feline aggression" can be
complicated, upsetting and potentially hazardous for pet parents. Not
only can cat bites and scratches really hurt, they can transmit
diseases, too, such as cat scratch fever (yes, it is real). While most
cat moms and dads prefer a purring lap-warmer, especially on cold winter
nights, some felines need extra help learning how to sheathe their
Unfortunately, feline aggression is not well understood or handled
appropriately. An important first step in dealing with this frustrating
issue is to understand the behavior. Learning why a cat lashes out can
help pet parents deal with the issue patiently and properly.
In this post I'll be covering the five basic types of aggression in
cats. More...
In the last few months, we've been besieged with images and
stories of destruction, the magnitude of which is difficult to comprehend:
Australian floods, New Zealand earthquakes, and most recently the devastating
earthquakes and tsunami in Japan. While the loss of human life and the impact on
the human survivors makes up the majority of the coverage, we know that many of
these people included pets in their families. What are the lasting impacts on
behavior of the surviving companion animals? Is it true, as many people believe,
that the emotional scars caused by trauma (whether it's due to a natural event
like an earthquake, or an unnatural act like physical or mental abuse) can lead
to fearful or aggressive behavior? Just how common is emotional scarring in
companion animals? The answers to these questions may surprise you.
The unfortunate companion animals affected by recent
environmental catastrophes are likely experiencing what we call "post traumatic
stress disorder" (PTSD). PTSD is a recognized anxiety disorder induced by
exposure to life-threatening trauma. Widely recognized as a diagnosis for
people, PTSD has actually been studied in non-human animals, too. Research has
actually shown that the brains of traumatized animals exhibit chemistries that
differ from non-traumatized animals! True PTSD, however, is relatively rare in
companion animals, developing as a result of a significant life-threatening
event or predatory trauma.
If your dog has undergone a traumatic event, there are warning
signs of PTSD, which include hiding, loss of house training, barking, loss of
appetite and diminished interest in interacting with his human companions. It
can also include out-of-character aggression. If your dog ever does go through a
life-threatening or catastrophic event, veterinarians recommend providing a
safe, secure area such as a crate, bathroom or laundry room, where your dog can
get away from noise, people and other pets. Put familiar, comforting objects in
the space, such as their own bed, favorite toys and/or an article of your
clothing. Try and maintain a consistent routine, especially with regards to
feedings, walks and play times. Like the traumatized pets in Australia, any pet
that undergoes life-threatening trauma needs safety, a dependable routine,
behavioral (and perhaps medical) intervention as soon as possible.
What about fear and aggression in non-traumatized dogs? We
already know that true PTSD in dogs is rare, but too many shelter animals have
been rescued from abusive or neglectful situations, so it's not unusual for them
to have fear or aggression issues.
Believe it or not, some dogs are genetically predisposed to
experience heightened fear. Just as people can be shy or outgoing, dogs show
similar personality inclinations. Other dogs will experience fear due to a
specific trauma, such a frightening thunderstorm. While some argue that abuse,
especially for young dogs, leads to PTSD, what is more likely is that rescue
animals are simply poorly socialized during the critical developmental period
between 3-16 weeks of age. At this age, puppies undergo a rapid learning
process, making it the ideal window of opportunity for socialization. When
puppies fail to encounter appropriate socialization during this critical period,
they can develop fear or aggression later in life.
Even though they present challenges, negative experiences or
insufficient socialization don't have to define your dog's long-term
personality. Fortunately, there are ways to work through emotional issues. In
this episode of Pet Talk, Dr. Sarah talks about how to recognize the symptoms of
fear and aggression, and how to deal with some of these issues.
What challenges have you experienced in parenting a companion
animal with emotional or social problems? What helped you work through these
issues? Share your story with us in the comment section below.
All winter, our feet have been bundled and sequestered within
dank socks, booties or other protective gear. But take heart … spring is in the
air! Ladies, let's celebrate by shedding our boots and letting the dogs out,
giving our ten little puppies room to breathe. After months of hibernation,
let's give our toes some much needed attention with a long-overdue and
well-deserved pedicure.
For some of us, just uttering the word "pedicure" can make our
toes curl. Of the women who enter salons everyday for pedicures, a percentage
exit with an unwanted visitor - fungus! Even the highest caliber salons can't
completely guarantee against fungal contamination. If you're a victim, you'll
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Gitit is a wiki backed by a git, darcs, or mercurial filestore. Pages and uploaded files can be modified either directly via the VCS's command-line tools or through the wiki's web interface. Pandoc is used for markup processing, so pages may be written in (extended) markdown, reStructuredText, LaTeX, HTML, or literate Haskell, and exported in ten different formats, including LaTeX, ConTeXt, DocBook, RTF, OpenOffice ODT, and MediaWiki markup.
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Westeros is the premiere fansite for George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire. Discuss the series on the forums, browse our resource collections, read about the TV series from HBO and play the MUSH, to name just a few of the things we offer.
New to the series? Read our spoiler-free review of A Game of Thrones.
Read our Privacy Policy.
The Prophecies section has been reworked and updated. It now sorts prophecies by character, and the index lists the prophecies with book number, page number(s) and a hopefully descriptive title. We have also added information from a A Feast for Crows.
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Firefighters were able to stop an early morning blaze Wednesday from destroying a cabin in the Sunrise Beach area.
The call for the incident on Barberton Drive - off of Beachwood Drive and Indian Hill Rd. - came in before 4:30 a.m. May 8.
According to Sunrise Beach Fire Chief Dennis Reilly, firefighters encountered a significant fire when they arrived on scene at the small cabin with an attached garage. The residence was unoccupied.
Personnel from Sunrise Beach, Gravois and Mid County fire protection districts got lines on the fire and were able to get it under control pretty quickly, Reilly said.
Significant damage was done to the garage. As the flames started to extend into the interior of the cabin, firefighters were able to cut the blaze off, Reilly said, preventing further loss.
The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental at this time.
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EAST STROUDSBURG — East Stroudsburg University senior midfielder Cree Julian, redshirt junior back Carly Collins and junior back Michelle Gogolen were named to All-PSAC women's soccer first team, and senior midfielder Nick Fischer made the All-PSAC men's soccer first team for the second straight season.
Julian, Collins, Gogolen and Wagner helped the Warriors (10-5-5, 8-3-3 PSAC) make their first PSAC tournament appearance since 2009. ESU advanced to the PSAC semifinals for the first time since 2008, getting past Gannon on penalty kicks, before bowing out to eventual champion Slippery Rock.
ESU's three first-team selections were tied with Slippery Rock for the most in the conference. The eight schools that advanced to the postseason combined for 36 of the 39 all-conference players, including seven from Slippery Rock, six from regular season champion California, five from Kutztown and four each from ESU, Edinboro and West Chester.
Fischer was one of three players who repeated from last year's first team after scoring eight goals and adding an assist. He was the only member of the Warriors to start all 17 games this season. Fischer, an NSCAA All-Region first-team and Daktronics All-Region second-team selection in 2011, completed his two-year career at ESU with 13 goals and five assists in 34 games.
Collins, Gogolen and junior goalkeeper Brittain Wagner, a second-team selection, were part of an ESU defense that held opponents to 21 goals in 20 games, recorded seven shutouts and allowed multiple goals in just five games.
Collins is the eighth player in program history to earn at least three all-conference honors. Also an NSCAA All-Region selection in each of her first two seasons, Collins anchored the back line along with Gogolen while scoring four goals, three on corner kicks, and the other on a free kick.
Gogolen started all 20 games this season and has made 50 career starts in the middle of the Warriors' defense. She also scored two goals.
Julian led the Warriors with five goals while starting all 20 games in the midfield. A transfer from Towson prior to the 2011 season, she earned a spot on the NSCAA All-Region second team last year and scored nine goals in 38 games over her two years at ESU.
Wagner is just the third ESU goalkeeper to earn All-PSAC recognition in the 21-year history of the program, joining Stacy Linzenbold (1997-98) and Janine Turcio (2007-08). She started 19 of the Warriors' 20 games in goal and posted a 0.91 goals against average and .836 save percentage in almost 1800 minutes (1778:27) in her first season as the Warriors' full-time starter. She recorded six shutouts, all against PSAC opponents and allowed just one goal in nine other games.
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The Chief Information Officers Forum, Inc. (CIOF, Inc.) will be hosting the "The Government CIO Open Technology Briefing: Understanding the Issues Behind Commercial and Open Source Software in Government" forum on July 1, 2004 (tomorrow) from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at the Rizal Ballroom C, Makati Shangri-La Plaza Hotel. With this, the Philippine Linux Users' Group, Inc. will be one of the panelist of the said forum. Since Ian Sison can't possibly join the forum, I need you to be there also. I hope you can attend.
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She pecked my cheek and slid into the booth, ignoring the menu I offered her. "Coffee. Black." She looked at her watch. "I have another meeting in two hours. Are you sure an afternoon date is a good idea?"
"You need to relax every so often. Another late night, dear?" I wrapped her hands in mine, quelling her fidgeting. "You're working too hard."
"That's advertising for you. No such thing as a nine-to-five job. It's exciting, though. Always something new."
"I'll take what I can get of you. Perhaps I can invite you out to a late dinner at Chateau Verde?" I caught her glance at the wall clock. "But let's get your coffee first." I beckoned the waiter. "The lady will have coffee. Black, please, no sugar and no cream. I will have Earl Gray, if that's available. That will be all, thank you."
"Black coffee. Earl Gray." The waiter ambled off.
She sighed in frustration. "Dinner? Can't make it. I don't know how late the meeting will run."
"Maybe I could bring you coffee at the office. One of those gourmet blends. Perhaps I can convince you to try tea?"
"Whatever. As long as it has lots of caffeine."
"Allow me to spoil you. Is there anything else I can do for you? I missed you, you know."
Her eyes softened. "Sorry about the past few days. We've just landed a major account and I've been too busy--"
"Hush, it's okay." I leaned forward to kiss her, careful not to smudge her lipstick. Her cellphone rang, so I bumped her forehead instead. I quickly moved back as she snapped her phone open and listened.
After a rapid-fire conversation, she stuffed the phone into her purse and groaned. "Oh, damn! They've moved the deadline up, so we have to scramble." She threw me another apologetic look before digging around for her wallet.
"It's okay, I'll take care of it. You know I never let you pay anyway."
"Can't blame me for trying." She kissed me on the cheek again as she slid out of the booth. "I'll call when it's done!"
I raised a hand to signal the waiter in order to cancel the order. He hurried over with a tray, setting coffee in front of me and tea on the space opposite. I hadn't the heart to correct him or ask him to take the drinks back, so I thanked him and asked for the bill. People got it wrong almost everywhere we ate, anyway.
I reached for the tea across the table. Dark curls of flavor spread through the tepid water as I steeped it, swishing the tea bag around. While waiting for the flavor to develop, I lifted the coffee cup to my lips. The bitter taste made me grimace. I fingered the black velvet box in my coat. I took another sip, and then another, letting the burnt roast trickle down my throat. Coffee would take a while to get used to.
- Written in response to flashxer prompt "A relaxing spot of tea"
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