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5 Important Childhood Archetypes the Movies Overlooked
#2. The Expat
No matter how tight knit the circle of friends, there's always one kid that just plain doesn't get it. They may not be dumb, or especially awkward, or have any other valid reason to be singled out, but they are. Maybe they came to the group last, or maybe you all graduated elementary school together, but his house was in a different district for middle school, or maybe she was just Canadian. The Expat laughs a bit too late at inside jokes that, come to think of it, they weren't there to understand in the first place. When you dreamily reflect on all those hot, gangly middle-school girls in their form-fitting skorts, the Expat doesn't recognize any of the names, or even care that Amelia is finally starting to get some tits. The Expat is the one you have to explain the controls to, when the rest of you are pulling chain combos and seeing if you can exploit some obscure glitch that somebody's probably pretty sure they once heard a Japanese kid did in the next town.
"This is very important to me. I am willing to devote a lot of time to this." - Every kid in the early '90s.
In my group, this was Richie: He was a year younger. He was a child of a friend of the family that the adults figured should be my friend too - as if affection could be gained through osmosis. For no particular reason, Richie was the foil for every joke we made. If we thought of a good prank, it was always on Richie. If someone needed to take the fall because somebody else (me) missed the garage door during Shuriken Darts (possibly due to throwing five at once) and broke the crazy Australian roommate's window, there was Richie.
Nick and I once spent an afternoon carefully choreographing an elaborate, life or death action-movie fight for Richie's benefit. We weren't putting on a show for him; the goal was to convince him it was real. Nick started off as the aggressor, mocking Richie's haircut or something else entirely irrelevant, and I valiantly stepped up to defend Richie. In retrospect, this sudden nobility on the part of the kid who once suggested that we fire bird-arrows at the girls next door - you know, to show we like them - should have been his first clue. But he didn't catch on. He thought we were really arguing about him. Eventually, the confrontation escalated into a shoving match, then a full-fledged fight. Nick took a swing at me; I ducked, kicked out his leg. He flipped back to his feet, and jump-kicked me in the neck. I shoulder-threw him into a bush. He came up with a knife that, continuity not being a priority at the time of scripting, probably had no business just sitting in a bush like that. I ducked, leaped aside as he stabbed, twisted the blade out of his hands, held it to his throat, and asked him what it felt like knowing he was going to die. Richie, all the while, cried and pleaded for us to stop -- stop fighting! Please! It's OK, I'm not insulted! Oh god, don't kill him!
And that's why you need the Expat: We are, all of us, the good guys in our own head. We're the protagonists of humanity's story. Our actions are always rational, our intentions are always pure, even if others can't see that at the time. The Expat is there to teach us one very simple thing: Sometimes we're not the leading man, the hero, or even the anti-hero; sometimes we're simply the bastard.
#1. The Psychopath
Right now, every single person reading this has suddenly remembered, or possibly recognized for the first time, that they were friends with a dangerous psychopath as a child. Mickey was our own lil' sociopath: He was a smaller kid, with a curly red boy-fro and a spattering of freckles. He exclusively wore polo shirts, and he had a weapon collection.
They always have weapon collections.
"And this is just the grenade section!"
This wasn't a normal, here's-my-little-kid-arsenal-that-I-keep-under-the-bed-in-case-of-ninja-attack; the Psychopath had real, honest to God weapons, and nobody knows where or how he got them. He owned swords, small caliber pistols and knives -- oh, so many knives. He would happily explain why he needed each one -- here's a skinning knife, this one's a deboner (tee hee), this here is a Bowie, better for slashing, and that's a stiletto, mostly for stabbing -- but there was only ever one real reason: His dad died in the army and his mom couldn't afford therapy. Or maybe she just drank, or maybe it was his older brother that died; totaled his Trans-Am in a drag-racing accident. There were logical reasons for his behavior, but somehow, looking in Mickey's eyes, you just kind of knew that he was born a little off.
"There's something subtly, almost subliminally wrong with this guy. I can just feel it..."
He didn't go around strangling kids in the bathroom or anything. He was only cruel when it was socially acceptable to do so. But he always jumped into it too eagerly and took it too far. When your group collectively made fun of a friend's shoes, and everybody started riffing, it always ended abruptly and awkwardly when Mickey joined in on the fun with the worst thing you've ever heard.
"Nice shoes, Payless," you'd say.
"Does Fresh Prince do your shopping for you?" Nick would add.
"What are those, Roobeks?" Sean would snigger.
"Do they light up, or do they have pockets?" Richie would interject.
"YOU LOOK LIKE A FUCKING FAGGOT!" Mickey would scream, giggling.
And there would be silence.
"Now we've talked about this, honey. You can't go around saying you'll 'Slit everybody's jew dyke throat.' Other kids just don't get your sense of humor."
Mickey stayed over one weekend and my dad asked me where he was. "Stabbing squirrels in the yard with his switchblade" I answered honestly, having grown so slowly accustomed to Mickey's "foibles" that I hardly even noticed them anymore. My father's eyes grew wide, and he silently stepped outside. Mickey's parents came to pick him up an hour later, and that was the last time I saw him.
But we all needed to know The Psychopath back then, as kids, before their sadism had time to fully mature. The Psychopath is like chickenpox: If your first exposure happens when you're young, it's uncomfortable, but not terribly dangerous. If your first exposure happens as an adult, it's probably going to kill you. And then make a puppet out of your corpse.
You can buy Robert's book, Everything is Going to Kill Everybody: The Terrifyingly Real Ways the World Wants You Dead, or follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Google+. Or you could head down to the comments section to bitterly complain that Robert got it all wrong because you didn't have a psychopath in your group, then finish up what you were doing before he distracted you: Tying a little noose out of pipe cleaners to hang a gopher.
And check out more from Robert in 5 Awesome Cases of The Internet Owning The Mainstream Media and 5 Classic Movies If They Got Pitched in Hollywood Today.


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I was sitting on the grass, photographing a powerful sunset when I looked back to see this curious giraffe slowly approaching. The distant storm was glowing with the last light of the day and as I lifted my camera, the giraffe froze for one photo before turning towards the hills of Mikumi, Tanzania.
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When looking over the last three fiscal years, Alderman-at-Large Jim Donchess says he's seeing 9, 10 and 11 percent wage increases for certain individuals. "It's that people in City Hall are getting raises far in excess of employees elsewhere in the city as I am reviewing the budget, and I've asked John Griffin, the CFO, for a complete report."
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NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Applications from Norman residents looking to build storm shelters have increased sharply in the aftermath of deadly tornadoes that struck in Moore and other nearby areas of the Oklahoma City metro.
The May 19 and 20 tornadoes killed dozens in Moore and other areas just north of Norman, which are both on the south edge of the Oklahoma City metro area.
"We've certainly seen a great increase in storm shelter permits since May 20," Norman planning and community development director Susan Connors told The Norman Transcript (http://bit.ly/13vdt5a ).
The city approved an average of 27 home addition permits per week in the six weeks before the tornadoes, although the number of permits for storm shelters was not counted.
The city reported that from June 5 to July 10, there were 243 permits approved for storm shelters alone — an average of about 48 permits per week — out of a total of 300 permits for single-family addition or alteration approved during the same five-week period.
"There are certain requirements in our code that they have to meet," Connors said. "Most of the major storm shelter installers know they have to meet the code and are aware of that. We wouldn't issue a permit if they weren't meeting our standards."
The violent storms are blamed for at least 48 deaths in the central Oklahoma City metro area that includes Oklahoma City and Moore, just north of the Norman city limits.
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While most contestants need time adjusting to the news that they have been eliminated from Biggest Loser, Kaylee Kinikini is seeking solace in the warm embrace of a new relationship. She tells DietsInReview.com about the new relationship with Vance Jackson, a would-be contestant who didn't make the cut. It's really pretty romantic. They weren't allowed to speak during final auditions for season 11, but she said they could see one another from their hotel room windows and they would wave to one another. She later learned the attraction she felt for him was mutual. When final selections were made, and he was being sent home, her "mystery window boy" held up a sign that said "I Heart You," and that was the last she saw of him. That was until he "shocked" her by showing up in week 13 to vie for one more chance to earn a spot on the ranch (he did not get it). After going home, he reached out via Facebook, and the rest is Biggest Loser Love Story history. He lives near contestant Justin in Utah and trains with him. Their first date was during a visit Kaylee made to Utah; they spent it working out together. Kaylee also opens up to us about how her desire to leave the ranch didn't change until her dad was eliminated, and at that point, she discovered she was "finally ready to be there for me."Flag this Video


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As one of the UK's 'big four' supermarket chains, Sainsburys is undoubtedly one of the countries biggest retailers. With almost a thousand stores the company employs around one hundred and fifty thousand people in a range of different Sainsburys jobs. Still growing, Sainsburys is continuing to expand both in its traditional supermarket retail environment as well as in new sectors such as convenience stores and banking. This sustained growth means that there are constantly new Sainsburys jobs becoming available in a broad variety of different roles.
Of course the majority of jobs at Sainsburys are still based in the supermarkets. As well as the typical employment openings you would expect to find, there is still plenty of diversity to be found in the different positions available in-store. From a job as a general Sainsburys store assistant through to more specialised roles such as a counter assistant, in the pharmacy, in the warehouse, or as part of the administration team to name just a few, there is plenty to choose from. Although many of these jobs are entry level positions there is ample opportunity to climb the career ladder thanks to comprehensive in-store training and development schemes.
In fact many of the people who have a Sainsburys job in a managerial role started out in an entry level position as a store assistant – as long as you have the drive and determination you can be sure that the company will be able to provide you with a rewarding and fulfilling career. If you have previous experience in retail (suitable qualifications help as well of course) then you can apply directly for supervisory or managerial roles, or even for corporate positions at Sainsburys Head Quarters. So regardless of the state of your CV you can be sure that there is a suitable Sainsburys job position out there for you.
Sainsburys, just like its competitors in retail, offer a variety of benefits and perks to its employees. One of the main advantages of a job in this environment is the flexibility it offers, so it can fit around your lifestyle. Whether your looking for full time work or a part time position, regular nine-to-five hours or late shifts, there are lots of options to help cater to your needs. Although your Sainsburys job will typically start out in the general role of store assistant, once you've found your feet and proven yourself you will often be given the opportunity to change departments so you can find the position that you enjoy the most and are best suited too.
Sainsburys also offer a colleague discount card which is issued after you have been an employee for six months which can prove very handy in cutting your shopping bills down to size. Other benefits offered by the company include a share buying plan, which allows you to invest some of your pre-tax salary in Sainsburys shares and a fixed term savings plan. An annual bonus is paid out to every one with a Sainsburys job each year. The amount you get varies depending on how many hours you work and how well your store meets performance targets but they can be worth quite a lot for some people and it's definitely a pleasant surprise when it arrives on your pay slip!
One area of retail which has seen rapid growth over the past few years is internet shopping. As far as supermarkets are concerned this has translated into the home delivery service in which Sainsburys along with its rivals have taken to the streets to try and grab more market share. This expansion of home shopping has also created plenty of new Sainsburys jobs so if you fancy something a little different from standard in-store work then perhaps a job as a Sainsburys delivery driver or personal shopper might appeal to you.
The best way to find and apply for Sainsburys jobs is on the internet. Like many other companies Sainsburys now has a dedicated careers section on its website which makes the whole job application process a lot easier and quicker. On the careers site you can find out more details about specific employment roles as well as searching currently available Sainsburys jobs vacancies online in your area. In fact paper application forms have been phased out and internet applications are now the only way to apply. So whatever you are searching for as your next career step you can be assured that Sainsburys jobs can offer something ideal for you.


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Possibly in response to the leak of "Killzone 3" a few weeks ago, Sony may be considering a hack-proof PS3. According to an anonymous souce cited by Everything HQ, "Sony are already deep into plans of developing a hack-proof PS3 system." The new PS3 would replace all current PS3 SKUs.
Sony had not had problems with hacking until last year, when hackers found out how to run unsigned code on the system. This has been used for pirated games, but also third party applications, or "Homebrew". This all started to break loose early last year when Sony removed support for Linux, motivating the hacker community to crack into the PS3. And now, Killzone 3 has been leaked, and the 40GB package can be found all over the internet to be downloaded to any jailbroken PS3.
The release of the hack proof PS3 would be preceded by a price drop on current models in order to clear them out. Again, according to Everything HQ, "The hack-proof SKU will be a slim PlayStation 3 model and will contain a 300GB hard drive as an incentive to purchase the hack-proof system – the price of the SKU will be £186.99". That's about $300 US.
This could also depend on Sony's lawsuit against George "Geohot" Hotz, who posted a how-to video for unlocking the PS3 using a key. So now anyone who is really interested can jailbreak the game system.
Of course, the very name "hack proof" will be a motivation for breaking into it, so who knows how long that will last. What do you think? Is this worth Sony releasing a whole new system? Will it sell?
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Is female sterilisation reversible?
A procedure to cut, seal or block a woman's fallopian tubes is a form of sterilisation, a permanent form of contraception.
However, if a woman's circumstances change, and she'd like to have children, can this procedure be reversed?
The answer is yes, the procedure can be reversed with fallopian tubes being reconnected, but this doesn't necessarily mean fertility will be restored so that she can become pregnant.
Sterilisation reversal is not usually available on the NHS, so would need to be paid for privately.
Re-connecting fallopian tubes
The surgery to re-connect fallopian tubes is called 'tubal reversal surgery' or tubal re-anastomosis.
Tubal reversal surgery is performed either through a laparoscopy or a laparotomy. Under magnification from special operating lenses or a microscope, both obstructed ends of the fallopian tubes are transected (cut transversely), then the inner portion (called the muscularis) of both segments of tube and then the outer layers (called the tubal serosa) are tied together. Dye is then injected through the cervix to demonstrate potency of each re-connected tube.
After a laparotomy, the hospital stay may be as short as one or two nights. Post-operative recovery may take three to six weeks. Recovery is much faster following laparoscopic surgery, and the woman may be able to go home within hours. As the procedure is rarely provided by the NHS, you'll likely need to pay for it to be done privately.
The success rate of a tubal reversal surgery depends on two major factors:
- The original surgery done for the sterilisation (the specialist will need a copy of the operative report describing the surgical method used in the original procedure) and the remaining length of the fallopian tube. Tubal re-anastomosis surgery is more successful after tubal sterilisation performed by cutting or the placement of rings or clips to block the tube.
- Adequate tubal length (pregnancy is least likely to occur in women with shortened fallopian tubes of less than 4cm).
For women with severely scarred tubes or other factors that make tubal re-anastamosis less likely to be successful, in vitro fertilisation may be a better alternative.
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The Scarlet-Chested parrot is a nomadic and perhaps scarce resident of the Australian Outback. Sometimes a pair wanders closer to the population centers. In October 2011 a pair was resident at Gluepot Reserve a few hundred kilometers from Adelaide in South Australia. Here the photogenic male is returning to a nest cavity occupied by a female.
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Loveland leaders expected to issue moratorium on gun range
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Loveland city leaders will vote on a moratorium to stop an indoor gun range from being built near a school.
Loveland City Council is expected to approve an emergency ordinance during a special meeting Monday night.
The ordinance's purpose it to hold building permits for commercial and recreations facilities for 45 days.
The goal is to give the city more time to study the issue, which has generated a lot of concern among residents.
A man was looking at opening an indoor gun range at several sites including one near Loveland Elementary School.
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HELLO AND HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO NEWS 8 NOW, I'M STEVE MINICH. POLICE IN CENTRAL MAINE ARE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR A POSSIBLE THIEF CARRYING SOME HEAVY METAL. INVESTIGATORS SAY SOMEONE POSSIBLY STOLE TWO ALUMINUM BLEACHERS FROM THE BUCKFIELD JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COMPLEX. SCHOOL OFFICIALS SAY A MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE DISCOVERED THE THEFT DURING A CHECK ON THE FIELDS FRIDAY AFTERNOON. THE 16-FOOT BENCHES AND THE SEATS -- ALONG WITH FOOT RESTS FROM A THREE-LEVEL SET OF BLEACHERS WERE TAKEN. SCHOOL OFFICIALS ARE NOT HAPPY. "we obviously are in an area that doesn't have a lot of money and to have this happen to our school, it's discouraging and hopefully we can get replacements because people come to watch the kids play. Very discouraging. INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE THE BLEACHERS MAY HAVE BEEN STOLEN TO BE SOLD AS SCRAP. THE SPORTS COMPLEX IS SEVERAL HUNDRED YARDS BEHIND THE SCHOOL IN A WOODED AREA AND CANNOT BE SEEN FROM THE ROAD. INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY'RE FOLLOWING UP SEVERAL LEADS, BUT IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION, POLICE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU. A DOG IN AUBURN IS EXPECTED TO BE JUST FINE AFTER THIS EARLY MORNING RESCUE. THIS VIDEO- SENT TO US BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT- SHOWS THE RESCUE ON TAYLOR POND JUST AFTER TWO THIS MORNING. TWO FIREFIGHTERS - WEARING COLD WATER RESCUE SUITS WENT OUT ON THE ICE TO FIND THE DOG UNCONSCIOUS AND HYPOTHERMIC IN A HOLE ABOUT 200 FEET FROM SHORE. AFTER LOADING THE UNCONSCIOUS DOG INTO A BOAT - ONE OF THE FIREFIGHTERS CRASHED THROUGH THE ICE. THANKS TO HIS SUIT, HE WAS ABLE TO CRAWL OUT UNHURT. FIREFIGHTERS THEN USED AN OXYGEN MASK TO GET THE DOG BREATHING AGAIN BEFORE TAKING IT TO A VETERINARIAN HOSPITAL. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US HERE ON NEWS-8 NOW. I'M STEVE MINICH. AND I'M TRACY SABOL. MAKE SURE TO CHECK BACK AT WMTW DOT COM AND OUR MOBILE APP FOR THE TOP STORIES AND WEATHER ANYTIME. HAVE A GREAT EVENING.
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RICHMOND -- LaSaunda Tate didn't have to live in the poorest community in Contra Costa County. The Los Angeles County native is young and smart, and she has built a résumé that spans law firms, political campaigns and high school counseling.
But North Richmond, an unincorporated community flanked by the city of Richmond and a hotbed of violence and poverty, is where Tate has chosen to call home. The only way to alleviate poverty in the East Bay, she decided, is to surround herself with it. The 29-year-old just closed on a new house and moved in last week.
"Part of me got a little afraid and wanted to run away," Tate said. "But this community needs someone like me, who lives in the community, who works in the community, who's been educated and wants to make a change."
She chips away at the community's poverty a bit each day through her job as a financial coach at Brighter Beginnings. She works out of SparkPoint, a financial education center in Richmond. She sees people at their lowest and tries to give them a boost out of a desperate situation.
Tate recently got a boost, too, from none other than President Barack Obama. In his State of the Union address last month, Obama spoke of the many Americans who live in poverty despite working full-time jobs and advocated for raising the federal minimum wage. Since then, programs like SparkPoint, one of 10 United Way-run financial education centers in the Bay Area, have been pushed into the spotlight as weapons critical to beating back poverty. Tate said she feels like Obama's comments validated her work and SparkPoint's mission to cut poverty in half in the Bay Area by 2020.
"The biggest platform is our president. And the fact that he's on board with the kind of work we're doing, we're excited about that," Tate said.
There has been subtle movement since the speech. United Way of the Bay Area met with congressional leaders to discuss poverty-fighting projects like SparkPoint, and elected officials at every level of government have resurrected the debate about raising the minimum wage.
"Minimum wage is not a self-sufficiency wage," said Jim Becker, vice president of community investments at the Richmond Community Foundation, which works with SparkPoint.
Becker said the state's $8-per-hour minimum wage isn't enough in the pricey Bay Area. In Contra Costa, a family with two adults and two children needs more than $69,000 a year to meet the most minimal housing, transportation, health care and food costs, according to the Insight Center for Community Economic Development.
"It sounds like a lot of money," Tate said. "And to some of our families, it is a lot of money. But the cost of living really has increased; that's just bare bones."
Many of Tate's clients have jobs as custodians, contractors or hair stylists, or they work in retail or other service industry roles -- jobs that don't pay enough to cover the Bay Area's high rents, climbing gas and electricity prices, and public transportation costs.
Median household income in Richmond is $55,000, about 9 percent below the statewide number. After shelling out $1,600 a month for a typical three-bedroom apartment, a family with three or four kids would still have a pile of unpaid bills.
That's where Tate comes in. She's helping East Bay residents spend what they earn more wisely.
"You can find a better job, you can increase your credit, but if you don't know how to budget and save, that doesn't mean anything," Tate said. "Because we all know millionaires who have gone broke."
Tate's advice helped De Shawn Kelly break a two-year spell of financial hardship. After his marriage ended in 2011, Kelly -- who was earning about half what his then-wife made -- had to find a way to pay his bills and support his 14-year-old daughter on his $30,000 salary as a maintenance worker in El Cerrito. He was earning more than minimum wage, but Kelly said it was far short of what he needed.
"I don't smoke, I don't drink, I don't shop," he said. "I'm just trying to do the basics."
He started overdrawing his bank account every few weeks, racking up hundreds of dollars in bank fees. He applied for many jobs, but couldn't find more work.
Kelly started meeting with Tate last year and discovered he didn't have a clue how to stick to a budget. He couldn't scrounge up bus fare, for instance, but he spent up to $300 a month on fast food. He made some quick changes in his spending habits.
"Every time I spend, I'm thinking about it," he said. "It's not just me going and throwing money around like I used to. That's only because I know better."
Kelly was hired in February as a maintenance supervisor at the Grand Lake Gardens retirement home in Oakland. With the higher pay and Tate's money-management coaching, Kelly now has a shot at buying a house, a new car and providing more for his daughter.
Not everyone's story has the same happy ending. Tate said many clients will show up once with a mess of debt and don't come back because they're too embarrassed.
Tate will be the first to admit Richmond's problems can't be solved by better household budgets and pinching pennies. But, she said, it's a start.
"I care about this community," she said. "More than most."
Contact Heather Somerville at 925-977-8418. Follow her at Twitter.com/heathersomervil.
Age: 29
Education: Bachelor's degree in political science from UC Berkeley
Lives: North Richmond
Job Title: Financial education coordinator with Brighter Beginnings, an East Bay nonprofit contracted by SparkPoint; started March 2012
Clients served: About 13 a week
Hobbies: Self-proclaimed "arts and crafts freak"; political and social activist
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My family and I travel to Disneyland and at least 10 times a year, we have always stayed at the Grand Californian near Disney but read the Trip Advisor Reviews on the Anabella online and decided to try it out. Needless to say the staff and service was impecciable and I am someone who frequently stays at the Four Seasons. The staff is always smiling, always greeting, and goes over and above. The Concierge Manager, (tall man, glasses?) was so pleasant and funny while we planned our day trip. The Manager personally thanked me at check out. They have made me a regular! The rooms were nice, parking was an issue however and there was a bit of long wait for room service but overall perfect. The gounds where just as beautiful as Disneylands properties! Bravo Anabella. One more note a maid was kind enough help my tie his shoes, just a great stay and staff. See you all next month!
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The Academic and Student Affairs Collaboration Team provides opportunities that are conducive to collaboration among faculty / staff / campus partners and initiatives that enhance student engagement throughout the learning environment.
Objectives for 2013-2014
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The song is "Tu Compañia," Spanish for "your company." Keith tells Neil Haislop's Nashville IQ, "The song is about loving somebody's company, and we tried English titles like 'I Love Your Company' and nothing seemed to work. So, I had this wacky idea to have this girl come in—as it turns out, Kenny Chesney's girlfriend, Vanessa, who's from Colombia—to come in and speak some sweet nothings in Spanish." She later translated the words "your company" to Spanish, and the title was born.
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Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Understanding Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis: What Is It?
Also called "wear and tear" arthritis or degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis (OA) is the progressive breakdown of the joints' natural shock absorbers. This can cause discomfort when you use the affected joints -- perhaps an ache when you bend at the hips or knees, or sore fingers when you type. Most people over 60 have some degree of OA, but it also affects people in their 20s and 30s.
Osteoarthritis: Symptoms
The symptoms of osteoarthritis tend to develop slowly. You may notice pain or soreness when you move certain joints or when you've been inactive for a prolonged period. The affected joints may also be stiff or creaky. Typically, osteoarthritis leads to morning stiffness that resolves in 30 minutes. When osteoarthritis affects the hands, some people develop bony enlargements in the fingers, which may or may not cause pain.
Osteoarthritis: What Causes It?
Every joint comes with a natural shock absorber in the form of cartilage. This firm, rubbery material cushions the ends of the bones and reduces friction in healthy joints. In general, as we age our joints become stiffer and cartilage can become more vulnerable to wear and tear. At the same time, repetitive use of the joints over the years irritates the cartilage. If it deteriorates enough, bone rubs against bone, causing pain and reducing range of motion.
Risk Factors You Can't Control
One of the major risk factors for osteoarthritis is something none of us can control -- getting older. Gender also plays a role. Over age 50, more women than men develop osteoarthritis. In most cases, the condition results from normal wear and tear over the years. But some people have a genetic defect or joint abnormality that makes them more vulnerable.
Risk Factors You Can Control
Because injured joints are more vulnerable to osteoarthritis, doing anything that damages the joints can raise your risk. This includes sports that have a high rate of injury and jobs that require repetitive motion, such as bending the knees to install flooring. Obesity is another risk factor -- it has been linked specifically to osteoarthritis of the hands, knees and hips.
Impact on Daily Life
Osteoarthritis affects each person differently. Some people have few symptoms despite the deterioration of their joints. Others experience pain and stiffness that may interfere with daily activities. If bony knobs develop in the small joints of the fingers, tasks such as buttoning a shirt can become difficult. Osteoarthritis of the knees or hips can lead to a limp. And osteoarthritis of the spine can cause debilitating pain and/or numbness.
Diagnosing Osteoarthritis
To help your doctor make an accurate diagnosis, you'll need to describe your symptoms in detail, including the location and frequency of any pain. Your doctor will examine the affected joints and may order X-rays or other imaging studies to see how much damage there is, and to rule out other joint conditions. Your doctor may suggest doing blood tests to rule out other forms of arthritis.
Long-Term Complications
Unlike rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis does not affect the body's organs or cause illness. But it can lead to deformities that take a toll on mobility. Severe loss of cartilage in the knee joints can cause the knees to curve out, creating a bow-legged appearance (shown on the left). Bony spurs along the spine (shown on the right) can irritate nerves, leading to pain, numbness, or tingling in some parts of the body.
Treatment: Physical Therapy
There is no treatment to stop the erosion of cartilage in the joints, but there are ways to improve joint function. One of these is physical therapy to increase flexibility and strengthen the muscles around the affected joints. The therapist may also apply heat or cold therapies such as heat packs or compresses to relieve pain.
Supportive Devices
Supportive devices, such as finger splints or knee braces, can reduce stress on the joints and ease pain. If walking is difficult, canes, crutches, or walkers may be helpful. People with osteoarthritis of the spine may benefit from switching to a firmer mattress and wearing a back brace or neck collar.
Medication for OA
When osteoarthritis flares up, many patients find relief with over-the-counter pain and anti-inflammatory medication, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen. Pain-relieving creams or sprays can also help when applied directly to the sore area. If pain persists despite the use of pills or creams, your doctor may suggest an injection of steroids or hyaluronans directly into the knee joint.
Overall studies suggest no benefits of glucosamine and chondroitin -- supplements available at pharmacies and health food stores touted for relieving pain and stiffness for people with osteoarthritis. Check with your doctor before using chondroitin, especially if you take blood-thinners. Other supplements such as antioxidants vitamin C and E and vitamin D have not been shown to help.
Osteoarthritis and Weight
If you're overweight, one of the most effective ways to relieve pain and improve function of joints in the knee or hip joints is to shed a few pounds. Even modest weight loss has been shown to reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis by easing the strain on weight-bearing joints. Losing weight not only cuts down on pain, but may also reduce long-term joint damage.
Osteoarthritis and Exercise
People with osteoarthritis may avoid exercise out of concern that it will cause pain. But low-impact activities such as swimming, walking, or bicycling can improve mobility and increase strength. Training with light weights can help by strengthening the muscles that surround your joints. For example, strengthening the quadriceps can reduce pain in the knees. Ask your doctor or physical therapist which exercises are best for you.
Preventing Osteoarthritis
The most important thing you can do to ward off osteoarthritis is keep your weight in check. Over the years, extra weight puts stress on the joints and may even alter the normal joint structure. Preventing injuries is also important. Take precautions to avoid repetitive motion injuries on the job. If you play a sport, use proper equipment and observe safety guidelines.
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Lily Allen announces fest appearance after retiring
The Smile star, who wowed Jay-Z at the Brits, will join the rapper in the show in Hyde Park in a line-up, which also includes Mr Hudson. The star has been insisting for months that a show with Dizzee Rascal at the O2 Arena would be her last before she concentrates on fashion.
"I was very flattered to hear that Jay-Z wanted me to support him at Wireless and, combined with my dates in March with Dizzee Rascal, I am excited to end my current string of live shows in such prestigious company," the Telegraph quoted her as saying.


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Versus and NBC have released their broadcast schedules of 2008 Ironman races.
From a USAT announcement:
The following Ironman events are scheduled to be televised in the coming weeks on Versus and NBC. Please check your local listings to confirm dates and times in your area.
Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. Ford Ironman Arizona
Sunday, Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. Ford Ironman Coeur D'Alene
Sunday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. Ford Ironman Lake Placid
Sunday, Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. Ford Ironman Louisville
Sunday, Nov. 30 at 3 p.m. Ford Ironman Wisconsin
All times are EST
All shows re-air the following day at 5 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 13 2:30-4 p.m. Ford Ironman World Championship
Sunday, April 12 4:30-6 p.m. Ironman 70.3 World Championship
And for those of you wondering where you can watch XTERRA races, visit the XTERRA website .
For immediate release
Saturday, October 11, 2008 (Kailua-Kona, Hawaii) -- Today, Australia's Craig Alexander and Great Britain's Chrissie Wellington celebrated first-place titles at the 30th anniversary of the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Alexander, with an Ironman 70.3 World Championship title in addition to a second-place finish last year in Kona, crossed the line with a time of 8:17:45. Defending her current World Championship title, Wellington finished more than 10 minutes ahead of her fellow competitors at 9:06:23.
Alexander dominated an impressive men's field consisting of Ironman World Champions such as Chris McCormack, Normann Stadler and Faris Al-Sultan, and other top contenders including Chris Lieto, Eneko Llanos, Torbjorn Sindballe, Cameron Brown and Rutger Beke. Alexander, among the top 10 throughout the bike portion, further showcased his running prowess by taking the lead at the turnaround.
Australian Craig Alexander wins his first Ford Ironman World Championship. AP Photo/Chris Stewart
Pro Men's Top 10 Results
1. Craig Alexander, AUS -- 8:17:45
2. Eneko Burguera Llanos, ESP -- 8:20:50
3. Rutger Beke, BEL -- 8:21:23
4. Ronnie Schildknecht, SUI -- 8:21:46
5. Cameron Brown, NZL -- 8:26:17
6. Patrick Vernay, NCL -- 8:30:23
7. Andy Potts, USA -- 8:33:50
8. Mathias Hecht, SUI -- 8:34:02
9. Michael Lovato, USA -- 8:34:47
10. Eduardo Sturla, ARG -- 8:36:53
Despite mechanical trouble, Wellington took the women's lead approximately 30 miles into the bike and eclipsed the current women's run course record with a blistering marathon time of 2:57:44. Today's third-place female, Sandra Wollenhorst, also broke the women's run course record with a time of 2:58:35.
Pro Women's Top 10 Results
1. Chrissie Wellington, GBR -- 9:06:23
2. Yvonne Van Vlerken, NLD -- 9:21:20
3. Sandra Wallenhorst, DEU -- 9:22:52
4. Erika Csomor, HUN -- 9:24:49
5. Linsey Corbin, USA -- 9:28:51
6. Virginia Berasategui, ESP -- 9:29:15
7. Bella Comerford, GBR -- 9:34:08
8. Gina Ferguson, NZL -- 9:36:53
9. Gina Kehr, USA -- 9:37:06
10. Dede Griesbauer, USA -- 9:39:53
Chrissie Wellington of the United Kingdom claims her second title in a row. AP Photo/Chris Stewart
This year's Timex Ironman Watch Bonuses, totaling $20,000, were awarded to:
Bike -- Torbjorn Sindballe and Chrissie Wellington
Run -- Normann Stadler and Chrissie Wellington
In addition to a highly competitive professional field, a variety of inspirational age group athletes competed including Major League Baseball veteran Jeff Conine (Jeff Conine Steps Up to the Ironman Plate) with a time of 14:43:45, and Sean Swarner, a two-time cancer survivor with one lung, who crossed the line at 11:44:15. In addition, Keith Davids, Commanding Officer of Navy SEAL Team One, completed the event in 11:24:00.
The event saw 1,731 athletes officially start the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run on the Big Island of Hawaii. NBC will air the 2008 Ford Ironman World Championship on December 13, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST. Please check your local listings for specific details.
For complete results from the 2008 Ford Ironman World Championship, visit www.ironman.com.
Jeff Conine, a 17-season major league baseball player, will take to the water and roads of Kona this weekend during the 2008 Ford Ironman World Championships. The two-time all star and two-time World Series champion is racing on a sponsor's exemption.
At 42-years-old and just over 200 pounds, Conine isn't exactly the svelte ex-pro taking on another sport like former pro cyclists Steve Larsen and Laurent Jalabert, who have both found success in Iron-distance racing. But then again, pro cycling and pro baseball are two different beasts.
However, as Conine told +Bicycling+ magazine's David L'Heureux, there may be some other advantages he brings to the table:
"There are some similarities between baseball and triathlons: So much of it is mental. Triathlons are a grind, just like playing 162 games in a season is a grind. I prided myself on having a great work ethic, which is something my father taught me."
Other aspects of triathlon, however, don't exactly translate well from playing ball. An article by Don Norcross in the +San Diego Union Tribune+ revealed:
+There's one triathlon feature he hasn't embraced: shaved legs.
"Haven't gotten myself into that yet," he said.+
Think you have what it takes to tackle the famous Kailua-Kona course on the Big Island?
The 2009 lottery is officially open. Over 7,000 people will aim for one of the 150 slots given to U.S. citizens, 50 slots to international entrants and 5 slots reserved for physically challenged athletes.
Click here to register.
For more information, visit the Ironman Lottery FAQ page .
The lottery application deadline is Saturday, February 28, 2009. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 15, 2009.
Samantha McGlone, last year's women's runner-up at the Ford Ironman World Championship, won't compete in the race in 2008. The cause: an Achilles tendon injury.
In an article, McGlone explains:
"I've had problems with the Achilles on and off for the past 18 months," McGlone said today. "But I was able to manage it and race on it, and it seemed to be getting better in the spring, but it came back when I upped my mileage this summer and just became insurmountable. I couldn't do any running at all. I tried all kinds of rehab and it hasn't healed enough to do a marathon on it, so I'm going to have to miss Kona this year."
Asked when and how she made the final decision to pull out of the world championship, McGlone, a 2004 Olympian, replied, "I don't know if I ever really made the decision. It decided for me. It was pretty clear. When the race is three weeks out and you can't run for 20 minutes, it's pretty obvious what you have to do."
McGlone time of 9:14:04 last year in Kona was 5 minutes and 20 seconds behind women's winner Chrissie Wellington.
Sam McGlone exits T2 at the 2007 Ford Ironman World Championship. Photo: Jesse Hammond/Active.com
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Cold, Flu, & Cough Health Center
Vicks VapoRub Misuse May Hurt Kids
Risks vs. Benefits continued...
"Vicks is not bad. It does what it is meant to do: It gives the brain the sensation of relief of stuffiness," he says. "Menthol triggers specific cold receptors in the nose and bronchial tubes. That is why it has been added to cigarettes called things like Kool. If you can't sleep because you are so congested, and put it on your chest, it makes you feel better. It doesn't open things up -- but for most kids, it doesn't plug things up, either."
Paul says the reason he's studying Vick's VapoRub is that there's little publicly available scientific data on how well it works for kids with colds or bronchitis. While Procter & Gamble is funding the study, Paul insists that the grant is unrestricted, and that he will publish the results within two years even if they show the product has no efficacy.
Craven notes that Vicks VapoRub has been around for more than a century and reports of adverse events remain few.
"This product has been used for years and years and years and there have not been a lot of reports of it causing problems," he says. "That lowers the chances that it could cause respiratory failure. But the Rubin study does show some things that merit further investigation to see if we should be more careful in cautioning people against using it in some circumstances."
Meanwhile, everyone who spoke with WebMD urges parents to use Vicks VapoRub only as directed: on children older than 2 years, and applied only to the chest, back, or throat and NOT to the nostrils or on wounds or open skin.
The Rubin study appears in the January issue of the journal Chest.


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The atmosphere was tense when the starter's pistol cracked. Taylor got off slowly and the 400-meter quickly became a three-man race with Robbins in the lead by a yard, followed by Carpenter and Halswelle. Coming out of the final turn, Carpenter drifted wide but at the same time began a devastating kick, which carried him past Robbins to victory. Robbins held on to second and Halswelle, the Englishman, came in third. Or so it seemed; British officials began yelling foul and claimed that when Carpenter drifted wide coming out of the final turn, he had interfered with Halswelle.
After a short delay, the British officials, declared the race void. As the New York Times reported: "A great British cheer broke out, and continued for several minutes, men who could not under any circumstances have seen the incident crying 'Foul!' louder than those sitting opposite the spot where the alleged foul was said to have taken place, and who, seeing Halswelle taking a wide turn, thought it a mistake in judgment, as he has lots of room to pass Carpenter on either side."
Matthew P. Halpin, the manager of the American team, immediately entered a protest on behalf of Carpenter. A special committee of British officials assembled in private to decide the issue. They took testimony from the judges, who had first alleged that a foul had occurred, and from Halswelle, but refused to allow American officials or Carpenter himself to attend the meeting or even to submit statements. Their decision was predictable. The race was declared void and would be rerun, and Carpenter was disqualified.
U.S. commissioner James Sullivan said, "Never in my life, and I have been attending athletic meetings for 31 years, have I witnessed a scene that struck me as being so unsportsmanlike and unfair as that in which the officials participated. . . The race was as fair as any race run."
The Times of London didn't think so. In what it claimed was "a fair and impartial account" of the race, the Times said that Carpenter ran "diagonally" across the track and "elbowed" Halswelle. Moreover, this was a "definite and carefully thought-out plan." Other London newspapers made the Times account look reserved.
It didn't matter that none of the British reporters had been close enough to the action to really describe it accurately – if any of them had any such intention in the first place. There had been an eyewitness standing just inside the track on the final turn, however, Ray Ewry of the New York Athletic Club, who had won both the standing high jump and the standing broad jump, was standing at the final turn when the alleged foul occurred. He saw Carpenter drift wide but make neither a diagonal run nor throw elbows. "I thought Halswelle lost his head," said Ewry. "He had the option of going either on the inside or the outside of Carpenter, but apparently could not make up his mind what to do."
Carpenter said much the same thing. "I certainly ran wide, as I have done every time I have been on the track. Halswelle had lots of room to pass me on either side. We just raced him off his feet and he could not stand the pace."
When the race was rerun, Halswelle was the only participant. Robbins and Taylor had refused to run unless Carpenter was allowed to compete also. Halswelle's "winning" time was nearly two seconds slower than Carpenter's. Halswelle had his gold medal, but the American Olympic committee gave special medals to Carpenter and Robbins – for first and second place.
While the battle over the 400-meter race was raging, the 200-meter final was held. Irish-born Canadian Robert Kerr won by inches over Bobby Doughen, a New York City schoolboy and member of the Irish America Athletic Club. In 1909 Kerr returned to Ireland – his family had immigrated to Canada when he was seven – and fulfilled his dream of competing for his native land in an international event.
Off the track, the British were continuing their duplicitous ways. The rules for the tug-of-war explicitly stated that participants must wear everyday footwear, and that "no competitor shall wear prepared boots or shoes." Nonetheless, when the British arrived to pull-off against the Americans, the British competitors, policemen from Liverpool, were found to be wearing specially constructed heavy boots with steel rims around the soles.
The Americans protested, but British officials responded by declaring that the boots were everyday footwear for the Liverpool bobbies. After slipping and sliding on the wet ground and losing the first of the scheduled three pulls, the Americans gave up in disgust and withdrew from the competition.
British unfairness finally backfired on them, though, in the quintessential Olympic event: the marathon. Fifty-eight runners, including six Americans, began the race in front of Windsor Castle on a muggy day. More than 100,000 spectators filled the Olympic stadium some 26 miles away.


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Leanne here! Back to talk more about gluten-free living.
One of my favorite things about being gluten-free is how good I feel after I eat. I don't become bloated, no longer suffer from debilitating headaches, or keel over in pain after a meal. I eat, I smile, and I go on with life. It's quite fantastic really.
There is the odd time, though, where I get tricked into eating gluten by mistake. It doesn't happen too often; you can expect less and less instances as you become more familiar with what you can and cannot have, but when it does, I feel it in a major way.
Here are some typical foods that may or may not have gluten in them. Some of the labeling can be tricky, so if you're not sure whether a product contains gluten, contact the company and ask them.
As we covered in a previous post, many sauces and soups—store-bought or otherwise—contain wheat as a thickening agent. If you're out and about on the town, it's best to order meals that don't have sauce, or see if the kitchen can make you a sauce sans gluten.
Hot dogs, sausages, luncheon meats and burgers are all considered processed meats and could have gluten lurking in their depths. One of the benefits of going gluten-free is inadvertently cleaning up our diet and opting for fresh meats as opposed to the processed stuff. This shift will do wonders to your health and reduce your grocery costs, too.
You'll learn to carry your own gluten-free packets of soya sauce, if you're a sushi lover like me! Although sushi joints are packed with gluten-free options, many of them are marinated with soy sauce making them also riddled with wheat. Good news is that there are a couple of great companies out there that make a gluten-free soy sauce with absolutely no change to the classic taste.
This one was the most challenging for me to get over. Ketchup, mustard, barbecue sauce, pasta sauce, taco mix, spice blends… many of them are stabilized with wheat and don't necessarily list it on the label either.
The ingredient labeled as 'glucose' or 'sugar' could be derived from wheat. I know, it's sad. Many candy companies are now beginning to list whether or not their product is gluten-free. It seems every time I go to the store there's a new gluten-free label on my favorite candy so there's still hope for us all!
The culprit in these wonderful drinks is barley or malt. You'll find barley and malt in all sorts of different things from cereals, to chocolates, down to your favorite drinks. If you're a morning coffee drinker and enjoy getting that tall, extra-whip, non-fat, soy, frapa-lappa (I still don't know how to order the perfect coffee), then it's best to check with the barista to see if the soy milk they're using is sweetened with barley. Nine times out of ten it is.
So now that I've perhaps made your heart sink a bit lower know that your favorite foods may be sprinkled with a touch of wheat, I have something for you to lift your spirits… a recipe!
Perfect as a warming winter side or a meal on its own—
Check out Leanne's newest gluten-free pasta recipe:
Portobello Orzo with Lemon-Mint Cream Sauce


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All about fresh, flavorful food
by Katie Priebe
Katie Priebe, Milk, Turmeric, Health Benefits, Recipes
There are many reasons you should add turmeric to your medicine cabinet. It's a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, it lowers cholesterol, and it fights atherosclerosis. Did you know that you can easily absorb turmeric's health benefits by mixing it with one of my favorite drinks, milk? I have milk almost everyday with my cereal, pasta dishes, and Lean Cuisines. Native to South Asia, turmeric gives off a bright yellow color often seen in curry dishes. My goal for today was to find a way to bring the health benefits of turmeric into your everyday milk consumption.
Mix turmeric with milk to absorb its plethora of health benefits.Photo by MrTopf/Courtesy Flickr
A combination of turmeric and milk is an all-natural cure for a variety of ailments. Milk mixed with turmeric can be beneficial for protecting your bones. Adding turmeric to milk could decrease bone loss and could be important if you're suffering from osteoporosis or osteoarthritis.
This mixture is also used to help fight damaged skin cells. Turmeric has high antioxidant content and this combined with milk can fight free radicals that cause skin problems. Free radicals go throughout your body damaging skin cells.
Milk and Turmeric Drink
This is a drink mixture you can create at home. Mix a a 1/2-inch piece of turmeric and 8 ounces milk together in a small saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes until it is almost boiling and the turmeric has turned a yellow color. Let the mixture cool and transfer to a glass, disregarding the piece of turmeric.
*Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, and are not intended to treat or diagnose any disease or health condition. It is also recommended that patients check with their doctors before taking herbs, to ensure that there are no contraindications with prescription medications.
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Having rocked Live 105's Not So Silent Night in December, Kings of Leon quickly return to the Bay Area to headline the SAP Center in San Jose on Tuesday.
The Nashville band is best known for the chart-topping modern rock tracks "Use Somebody," "Notion" and "Sex on Fire. The group is touring in support of its sixth studio album, "Mechanical Bull," which reached as high as No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
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Each year on the delta of the Dragon River, there is a great competition among the bravest and strongest youths of the kingdom. They attempt to cross the river on fragile bridges built from planks and stones in order to reach a village on the opposite side. The first player to cross the delta is the victor, and wins a golden dragon statue from the King. However, in order to get across, contestants must carefully calculate their moves, negotiate past the maneuvers of their opponents, and avoid the dangerous obstacles presented by the dragons living in the water that give the delta its name.
On each turn, the players each choose 5 action cards from their hand. The cards are placed face down in front of them. Then, one by one, the cards are revealed simultaneously. Players then perform the actions (Place one or more stones, place one or more planks, move their pawn, remove a stone or plank). One of their 5 cards may be a dragon, which blocks the move of an opponent. The object is to be the first player to move their pawn to the village on the opposite shore.
Dragon Delta is a simple tactical game, that the whole family can enjoy. Its quick and easy rules require players to anticipate their opponents' moves and attempt to see through their bluffs. Fortunes in the game change dramatically, as player build and alter bridges, and cause fearsome dragons to slow down their opponents. More experienced players will be charmed by the beautiful components, and surprised by the depth and subtlety of the game.
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Roberto Fraga
Eurogames Descartes USA
Year: 2000
Players: 2 - 6
Time: 45 minutes
Ages: 8 and up
Weight: 1,166 grams
Language Requirements: This is an international edition or domestic edition of an imported item. Game components are language-independent. Manufacturer's rules are printed in English.
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Average Rating: 4.4 in 7 reviews
I've played this game about 15 times and I really enjoy it.
First, there is no dice roll. The only aspect of chance comes from the plays that your opponents make. As another reviewer pointed out, this game is not "strategic" in that you can't plan out five moves ahead as the board configuration will change greatly based upon the moves other players make.
The secret of a great evening is to subtly use the work of other players in accomplishing your goal.
In one game, we had a timid foreign student playing with us. For most the game she was dead last, but still won!
The rules are simple, and going cold took us less than five minutes. The point of Dragon Delta is to build footbridges across the delta so you can get to your pre-designated target village from your home village. To build a footbridge, first you must lay bridge stones--these hold the planks. Only one stone per board rock is permitted, and once placed on the rock, it cannot be moved around on the rock. Think of it as a cement bridge abutment, if you will. As for placing planks, no more than three planks may be supported by one bridge stone. And most annoying of all, you are not allowed to measure the distance to see which of your planks will fit best. The one you grab is the one you use. UGH! That makes it difficult for the spatially challenged, such as myself.
Dragon Delta is similar to [page scan/se=0044/sf=category/fi=stockin.asc/ml=20]Robo Rally in that you choose five cards and the order they will be played in for each round. All players turn up their cards at once. However, you choose from the same set of cards each round, so there's no way to do the same action twice in one round. This makes it interesting. There are cards to move your pawn one, move your pawn two, jump an opposing pawn, place one stone, place two stones, place one plank, place two planks, remove a plank or a stone, and cancel the action of one of your opponents. It's a game of getting where you are going without falling in the river.
Visually, this was a VERY great game. The 3-D effect of the stones and planks was sufficient that the more... right brained of us might be able to hear the water of the delta sloshing across the stones.
We only had three players, and it was obvious that this is a game in which you can NOT be the nice guy and just try to reach your goal. You must bite to win. This game probably escalates in intensity with more players. We can't wait to try it.
I came in dead last, but I *still* think it's a great game.
Highly recommended for family groups.
Simple gameplay, but with enough strategy to make you believe you can outwit your opponents despite the inherent chaos. Any plan made at the beginning of a round rarely comes to pass, so contingency plans are a necessity.
It's also a very tactile game as you build and dismantle bridges and try to make your planks stretch between stones.
We found that white is at a slight disadvantage when playing with 5 as he does not benefit from having an opposing player building bridges toward him.
We also found it's easy to forget the rules regarding picking up bridges and later realise you have three colours in your hand.
The hop over an opponent's card more often than not seems to result in a hop into the water and a swim back to your island.
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Can you triumph by racing your pawn from its village to its goal across this adventure-filled Oriental delta? Take your six planks of varying sizes, along with a hand of Action Cards, and choose a Starting Player. Rounds begin with each player placing five Action Cards facedown. These are revealed one at a time and resolved in turn order. They allow you to: (1) place stones on islets; (2) select planks and place them between stones--or lose them forever if they can't be placed; (3) remove unused stones; (4) remove vacant planks and add them to your supply; (5) move your pawn (a pawn returns forlornly to its village if it is blocked); or (6) cancel the action of another player. You'll need all the wisdom of the East to outguess your inscrutable opponents.
When you speak of games with quality components, EuroGames usually springs to mind. Games such as Serenissima, Europa 1945-2010 and Condotierre are games which readily fit this description. Dragon Delta, their very latest release by designer Roberto Fraga (yet another designer with whom I am not familiar), doesn't disappoint in the component department either. Although the game uses relatively simple components, they are all of high quality and very sturdy. As in Silberzwerg, a new release by Queen, the board artwork is nothing to get excited about, but it serves its purpose very well, as do the components.
Players each attempt to cross a river on fragile bridges built from planks and stones with the objective being reaching a village on the opposite side. In order to accomplish this, players must carefully place stones on islands which are then used to support planks. They then scurry their pawn across these planks from island to island with the ultimate goal of reaching the village on the opposite side of the river.
When I read the rules, I immediately thought, "RoboRally meets Twixt". All of the actions are accomplished by each player by pre-selecting five of their action cards in the order in which they plan to execute their maneuvers. This is where the similarity with RoboRally surfaces as these five cards are set in a row, then executed one at a time. Each player executes their first action, then their second, and so on until all players have executed their five actions. Of course, the play of an opponents may greatly affect the action(s) you had planned and, in fact, may completely nullify them or force you to fall from a plank into the waters! With multiple players, this can be quite chaotic, yet wickedly fun!
For those who disdain the lack of control of RoboRally, however, Dragon Delta does offer a bit more control as you have ALL of your cards at your disposal. With RoboRally, you only have a set number of cards chosen randomly from the deck with which to plan your actions. A bad draw can greatly affect what you can do on your turn. Not so with Dragon Delta. You can try to anticipate the actions of your opponents and plan accordingly. No, it's not foolproof, but it is a bit more control than what is offered by RoboRally.
So just what are the possible actions allowed by the cards? Each player has a set of identical cards which allow the following actions:
- Place one or two planks (two different cards);
- Place one or two stones (two different cards);
- Move your pawn one or two spaces (two different cards);
- Hop your pawn over another pawn;
- Remove a plank or stone;
- Nullify the action of an opponent.
Each player begins in a village and must work their way to the other side. The six starting villages are arranged so that there are two on the north and south of the board, with one apiece on the east and west. Thus, players will be criss-crossing each other in their efforts to reach the other side. This is important as their are restrictions which limit the number of planks each stone can support (3), as well as rules prohibiting the placement of planks so that they bisect previously laid planks. As the delta begins to fill with planks, they begin to form barriers which cannot be crossed by other planks, so players must find alternate methods in which to traverse the river. This is where the game bears some similarity to Twixt, the game of barriers.
The middle of the board is occupied by water with numerous small islands. Each of these islands can support one and only one stone. Stones are positioned on the island by a player and then cannot be moved. Positioning can be important as when a player attempts to construct a plank, it must reach from a village or previously laid stone to that stone. If it doesn't, the player must attempt to place that plank elsewhere. If it cannot fit anywhere else on the board, it falls into the river and is removed from the game. Each player begins with six planks, each of a different size and number (1 - 6), so the loss of a plank can be harmful. To further test the skills of each player, a rule prohibits a player from pre-measuring a distance before selecting a plank. Rather, a player must estimate the distance and correctly choose the appropriate plank. This sounds more difficult than it really is, however, as most of the islands are close in proximity so it is easy to select a plank which will traverse the distance. Things only get risky when a player attempts an unorthodox placement which stretches a greater span.
The 'steal a plank or stone' action is VERY nasty as it can cause a path to vanish in an instant. There are important restrictions, however. A plank cannot be removed which currently supports a player's pawn. Further, a player cannot possess more than two colors of planks in his reserve, nor can he have more than one plank of the same number. It takes VERY careful planning and observation to insure that you are in position to steal planks which thwart an opponents movement efforts and assist your own. More than once I've seen a player attempt to steal a plank to obstruct an opponent's path, only to find out he couldn't take that plank due to these rules. So, at first glance it seems that it is very easy to thwart an opponent by stealing a plank, but these clever rules force the players to actively and carefully plan for such a theft.
Once a plank is successfully stolen, it goes into the burglar's reserve and can be placed as one of his own. Pawns are free to traverse planks of any player, but may not move onto a plank which is currently occupied by another pawn. That's what the 'jump' action is for! But beware: a pawn jumping over an intervening pawn must have a free plank directly behind this pawn upon which to land. Otherwise, he falls into the water and is returned to his village of origin.
Another 'smack your opponent' action is the play of the 'dragon' card. Each player has five dragon cards, each colored to match a different opponent. When played and revealed in the set of five action cards, it nullifies that opponent's action for that round. This, of course, could easily upset the plans of your opponent and render the subsequent actions he had planned useless. Those actions must be carried out if possible, however, frequently causing that player to move his pawn in directions he had not planned to journey. It could also cause a player's pawn to fall into the river and return to his home village. Very, very nasty. As in the 'steal a plank or stone' action, however, there are limits. Each player may only play one dragon card per hand of five.
One would think that the game would have a huge 'smack the leader' problem as it would be easy to notice when one player was in range of winning and have everyone play cards which would steal planks or nullify his actions. This would be true except for the fact that the usual occurrence is that several players threaten victory simultaneously. Since table-talk to pre-plan moves with your opponents is forbidden, it becomes a bit of a guessing game as to who will strike at which opponent. It's quite humorous to see the cards revealed and suddenly realize that no one tried to stop a particular opponent. Many times players hope to selfishly plan actions solely benefiting themselves, hoping that their fellow players will perform actions to hinder the leaders. It's also very humorous to see the leaders play extremely defensively due to the paranoia of being blasted by their opponents, only to discover that had they just played regular actions they could easily have claimed the victory. It's these sudden and unexpected surprises which make the game so entertaining to play.
Play ends as soon as one player successfully maneuvers his pawn to the appropriate village on the opposite side of the river. As mentioned, it is quite common to have several players in position to win, so watching the turn order and planning accordingly can be critical.
I find the game to require careful planning, but one must also realize that the best laid plans can and will likely go astray due to the actions played by your opponents. Proceedings can be quite chaotic, but in a fun sort of way. Being able to guess the actions your opponents are likely to take and plan your actions accordingly is a crucial skill in this game.
Having played the game with various numbers of players, I can state flatly that playing with only two players is NOT the way to play. With only two players, the game is quite dull and lacks the unexpected excitement which occurs with the variety of actions being performed by numerous opponents. No, I strongly urge only playing the game with four or more players. With these numbers, Dragon Delta is a fun and entertaining game of planning and chaos. What a weird, yet satisfying combination!


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A federal rule published Wednesday tells manufactures how they can apply for an exemption to the new lead laws regarding children's products. But according to the MIC, the rule's standards are so high that it's doubtful any product will qualify.
The exclusion process applies only to products that exceed the limit on lead. Children's products that comply with the limit can still be sold. Bell Powersports, for example, recently announced that its youth helmets are legal.
Also, the limit on lead levels applies only to components accessible to children. The amount of lead in internal engine parts, for example, is not restricted.
Theoretically, the federal agency charged with enforcing the lead law, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, could grant exclusions to products that exceed the lead limit, are accessible, but could not result in the absorption of "any" lead into the body.
But according to the MIC, the word "any" in the law probably makes it impossible for any manufacturer to obtain an exception for a children's product containing an excessively lead-laden component that could be touched. The hand-to-mouth exposure, however small, is relevant because of the word.
Confused? So is the MIC, which contends that the rule renders meaningless the exclusions provided for by Congress in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), the legislation containing the lead limits.
According to an MIC bulletin, the CPSC has stated that the exclusion is not rendered meaningless because conceivably some product could be over the lead limit but be designed in a way to avoid hand-to-mouth exposure. "However, the CPSC does not provide guidance on how an accessible part may be designed as to not lead to some type of exposure," the bulletin says.
In response to the unworkable exclusion process, MIC lobbyists are now concentrating on the difficult task of getting a bill passed through Congress.
The CPSIA became law last August. It applies to products intended for children 12 and under, including ATVs, dirtbikes, parts, garments and accessories. The ban on the sale of these products went into effect Feb. 10, 2009. In February, the CPSC said it was OK to sell machines designed for 12- to 15-year-old riders, units that previously carried the Y12 category.


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Love can achieve unexpected majesty in the rocky soil of misfortune.
Tony Snow
Contributed by: Zaady
Quiet minds cannot be perplexed or frightened, but go on in fortune or misfortune at their own private pace, like a clock in a thunderstorm.
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 - 1894)
The measure of a man is the way he bears up under misfortune.
Plutarch (c.46 - c.120)
Ignorance of all things is an evil neither terrible nor excessive, nor yet the greatest of all; but great cleverness and much learning, if they be accompanied by a bad training, are a much greater misfortune.
Plato (c.427 - 347 BC)
After killing off a number of plants inadvertently, it may be hard to face horticultural euthanasia. . . . But the misfortune of these mistakes goes beyond a small blot on your garden. The sad relics are the lessons you are refusing to learn. . . . After four or five years you have to make an assessment of your selections and stop nursing along specimens that long for [permanent quiet peace]. You will be amazed what a lift it will give to your whole garden to be rid of these ghosts.
Patricia Thorpe
Source: Growing Pains, 1994
It is my misfortune - and probably my delight - to use things as my passions tell me. What a miserable fate for a painter who adores blondes to have to stop himself putting them into a picture because they don't go with the basket of fruit! . . . I put all the things I like into my pictures. The things - so much the worse for them. They just have to put up with it.
Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973)
If we put the emphasis upon the right things. If we live the life that is worth while, and then fail, we will survive all disasters, we will out-live all misfortune. We should be so well balanced and symmetrical, that nothing which could ever happen could throw us off our center, so that no matter what misfortune should overtake us, there would still be a whole magnificent man or woman left after being stripped of everything else.
Orison Swett Marden (1850 - 1924)
Ignorance is a voluntary misfortune.
Nicholas Ling
Opportunity often comes in disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat.
Napoleon Hill
A young musician plays scales in his room and only bores his family. A beginning writer, on the other hand, sometimes has the misfortune of getting into print.
Marguerite Yourcenar (1903 - 1987)
Source: "Time," 16 Feb 1981.
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Child maltreatment and polymorphisms of the serotonin transporter (5-HTT) and monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) genes were examined in relation to depressive symptomatology. Adolescents (M age = 16.7 years) from low socioeconomic backgrounds with a history of child maltreatment (n = 207) or no such history (n = 132) were interviewed and provided buccal cells for genetic analysis. Gene × environment interactions were observed. Heightened depressive symptoms were found only among extensively maltreated youth with low MAOA activity. Among comparably maltreated youth with high MAOA activity, self-coping strategies related to lower symptoms. Sexual abuse and the 5-HTT short/short genotype predicted higher depression, anxiety, and somatic symptoms. This Gene × Environment interaction was further moderated by MAOA activity level. The results highlight the protective functions of genetic polymorphisms and coping strategies in high risk youth and offer direction for understanding resilience and its promotion from a multiple levels of analysis perspective.
c1 Address correspondence and reprint requests to: Dante Cicchetti, Institute of Child Development and Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota, 51 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455.
This research was supported by grants from the National Institute of Drug Abuse (DA12903) and the Spunk Fund, Inc. to Dante Cicchetti. We value the dedicated work of Jennifer A. Blender in the genetics laboratory.


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