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Summary: This is one of those must-do hikes in Red Rock Canyon -- both because it is so easy and accessible, and because it's a great introduction to the diverse vegetation and rocks found throughout Red Rock. This is a nice short hike for tourists and others who want a lot of" bang for their buck". If it wasn't for climbing rocks we'd have to call this an easy trail, but people who have sore knees or difficulty with their footing say it's moderate to strenuous for them. Be prepared for the tanks (tinaja) to be dry most of the year. If we have a rainstorm or sustained snowfall & melt you might be lucky enough to see water. Tinajas are indentations in the rock (usually sandstone) caused by erosion which capture water and provide critical water source for wildlife. In spring/early summer this hike takes you past many wildflowers and blooming trees/shrubs as you walk into the brilliant red rocks & washbed (loose gravel). Many nice places to step off the trail & rest, snack.
Trailhead: 18 miles W of Las Vegas Blvd. on Charleston Ave. (SR 159) to Red Rock entry (fee) station. Take 13 mile scenic loop to the 3rd parking area past the entry station -- this is the Sandstone Quarry parking lot and it's really easy to find, go straight when the road curves sharply to the left -- there is a nice sign showing you where to park. This parking lot gets really, really full especially on weekends so go early for a place or be prepared to park further along the road and walk back to the trailhead. There are vault toilets at Sandstone Quarry pkg, but no water of any kind. Even though this is a short hike, you lose shade early so make sure and carry plenty of water. Dogs are allowed on this trail, but be sure and keep them leashed and under control as this trail gets really, really busy. Sandstone Quarry is also the TH for Turtlehead Peak & Grand Circle and there are often tour buses, rapellers, climbers & yoga classes going on -- very busy and full of people! (Lat:36.16314 Lon:-115.4393)
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Reviewed by Brian Williams on 10/24/2012
Great hike all year round. Even my 6 year old daughter completed it in about an hour and went over the other side of the tanks for the awesome view of Las Vegas.
Reviewed by Kelley on 2/20/2012
Very fun. Great w/ adventerous kids.
Reviewed by Rob on 1/16/2011
This was such a great hike. Light and easy with a great reward at end. The Tank was full in January there was even a bit of snow in the shady parts.
Reviewed by Frank on 5/20/2009
Went in November 2008. Perfect weather (not too hot) and the rock scrambling required on this hike made it very interesting. The nice thing is that you can choose to make it more or less difficult by the path you take. No water in the tinaja when I was there. I am going back with the kids next time. A perfect family hike if your kids are active and older than 8 or 10.
Reviewed by Marky on 4/24/2007
This is a great hike !! I had my dog with me and he did like it too!!(Rat Terrier)Awesome view of the city !!!
Reviewed by david gorski on 1/31/2007
very nice hike. the at the end of the trail had 3 to 4 feet of water and a sheet of ice 1.5 to 2 inches thick covering half. my dog had a "swimmingly" great time in the icy bath! great views of the back of calico hills, the valley, and the strip.
Reviewed by Derek on 10/19/2006
Calico Tanks is one of the best trails at Red Rock Canyon. It is a little work to get to the tinaja, and after hiking it many times, I still find some water present and reeds growing most of the year. Carefully skirt the edge of the water and keep going up. You will be rewarded with a fantastic view of the Las Vegas valley. This trail is one of the few hikes I recommend to friends and visitors alike. Watch your step and hike safe.
Reviewed by Young on 7/1/2005
This was an awesome hike. I went today (July 1, 2005) in the summer, at 7am with four of my friends. It's a lot of climbing rocks, and that makes the hike more enjoyable. It's really an awesome opportunity to take a step higher in hiking. The view at the end is just phenomenal, very pretty, with frogs and tadpoles. The tank is rather large too. The only negative aspect of the hike was the spiderwebs/cobwebs I kept running into. However, the hike was probably one my personal favorites at Red Rock Canyon.
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Release: RabbitMQ 3.3.5
Release Highlights
bug fixes
25921 prevent long delays in publishing after a node goes down and network
connections to it time out (since 2.8.3)
26225 26293 greatly reduce the length of time between pause_minority mode
detecting a minority and refusing to accept further publishes
(since 3.1.0)
26313 do not allow clients to override server-configured channel_max
(since 3.3.0)
26159 prevent failure to start if memory monitor cannot determine total
system memory (since 1.7.1)
26290 correctly read /proc/meminfo on Linux even if rows do not contain
colons (issue with certain vendor kernels) (since 1.7.1)
26311 provide a mechanism for diagnosing stuck processes
building & packaging
bug fixes
26322 add loopback_users to the sample configuration file (since 3.3.0)
management plugin
bug fixes
26072 provide unminimised versions of all bundled Javascript libraries.
Fixes Debian bug #736781. (since 2.1.0)
management visualiser plugin
bug fixes
26072 provide unminimised versions of all bundled Javascript libraries.
Fixes Debian bug #736781. (since 2.1.0)
federation plugin
bug fixes
26272 ensure changes to cluster name are picked up promptly and thus fix
cycle detection on cluster name change (since 3.3.0)
26292 ensure that federation links apply the defined reconnect delay under
all circumstances (since 2.6.0)
26299 fix leak when shrinking upstream-set immediately after federation
starts (since 3.0.0)
shovel plugin
bug fixes
26318 prevent dynamic shovel crash using add-forwarding-headers=true
without setting dest-queue or dest-exchange-key (since 3.3.0)
26292 ensure that shovel workers apply the defined reconnect delay under
all circumstances (since 2.0.0)
26328 prevent dynamic shovels from failing over to the new node whenever
a node comes up in a cluster (since 3.3.0)
MQTT plugin
bug fixes
26270 improve error messages on TLS/TCP connection failure (since 3.0.0)
26281 log cleanly closed MQTT connections as we do for AMQP (since 3.0.0)
AMQP 1.0 plugin
bug fixes
26288 fix handling of the symbol type in message content (as used in
content_type and content_encoding) (since 3.1.0)
26288 (also) fix mapping of AMQP 1.0 ttl and creation_time fields to
AMQP 0-9-1 timestamp and expiration fields (since 3.1.0)
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Like people, companies sometimes fail to adequately manage their finances for so long that something eventually has to give. And that's just what I think is happening with one well-known company with a reputation for safety, reliability and far-above-average dividend yields.
I wouldn't rush to invest just yet, though, because I strongly suspect this dividend party can't last much longer. Investors who buy now thinking they'll get yields north of 8% might soon be in for a nasty shock in the form of a major dividend cut.
I'm referring to Suburban Propane Partners (NYSE: SPH), a leading national fuel distributor with 1.2 million residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers and annual revenue of $1.7 billion. Propane is the firm's main business, accounting for about 70% of revenue. However, fuel oil, natural gas, and electricity also generate substantial sales, as do the installation and servicing of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
In January, analysts at Goldman Sachs actually downgraded Suburban to from "neutral" to "sell" for a few reasons, a key one being the secular decline of the propane industry. Propane demand has been waning, they pointed out, because of increased fuel efficiency and widespread conservation. Climate change has generally been hurting demand, too, in recent years.
Along with these broader trends, several other factors specific to Suburban suggest the company may have no choice but to cut its dividend in the near future:
Excessive payout ratios: At this point, Suburban's dividend is 2.6 times earnings per share (EPS) of $1.35, so the firm is now paying out far more than it's bringing in. And that's not just in the past 12 months. In 2012, dividends totaled $3.41 a share -- 68 times that year's EPS of $0.05. Dividends began exceeding earnings in 2010 and 2011, when Suburban paid out 103% and 106% of EPS, respectively.
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Insufficient profits: For Suburban to have a more reasonable payout ratio of, say, 65%, it would have to be earning $5.39 a share right now. But it could be a decade or more before the company is bringing in anywhere near that much, assuming it manages to maintain the 13%-a-year EPS growth rate analysts are currently projecting.
And that doesn't seem likely. Since peaking at $4.96 in 2009, the firm's EPS have fallen nearly 73% to their current level -- an attrition rate of nearly a 15% a year. Revenues have expanded solidly since 2009, though, climbing about 10% a year from $1.1 billion to the current $1.7 billion. However, rapidly shrinking margins have more than offset the growth in sales.
Not enough cash: All this means Suburban better have plenty of cash on hand just to maintain its dividend, let alone raise it. But the company comes up short in this department, too.
With 60.3 million shares outstanding and free cash flow of $127 million, its free cash flow per share is just $2.11. The per-share cash total only rises to $3.03 -- still not enough to cover the dividend -- if you throw in the $0.92 a share in cash that's currently on Suburban's balance sheet.
Of course, all this assumes the firm will devote every penny in available cash to its dividend, but in reality that just isn't possible. Besides operating expenses, there are plenty of other big bills to be paid such as current liabilities of $234 million and $1.25 billion of long-term debt that will start coming due in 2018.
Thus, Suburban's finances seem stretched far too thin for it to keep up with its current dividend payments. To have a shot at this, it would need to raise cash by increasing debt or issuing more stock, neither of which is desirable. The company has already nearly quadrupled its debt during the past four years, and more stock offerings would likely result in substantial dilution anyway.
In retrospect, Suburban probably should have been gradually reducing its payout to more sustainable levels over years. But since it's now pretty much backed into a corner financially, a few large cuts compressed into a year or so is probably the more likely outcome at this point.
Risks to Consider: Besides the issues I've already raised, there's a risk of Suburban losing customers because of aggressive cost-cutting that might compromise service. This would put even more downward pressure on the company's dividend.
Action to Take --> Prospective investors should know they're probably not getting the higher-yielding stock Suburban appears to be. I suspect its payout will have to be greatly reduced -- perhaps by a third to a half (or maybe even more) -- very soon. If that happened today, the yield would drop into the 4.1% to 5.5% range, assuming no stock price change in response to the cut.
Yes, those are still nice yields, but even they may not be sustainable for very long as the secular decline in propane marches on and Suburban's financials continue to deteriorate. Considering this, investors may want to look outside the propane industry for dividends they can count on for the long haul, since most other industry players may not fare much better than Suburban.


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Good design, bad design and thermostats
Davin O'Dwyer
We tend to know good design when we see it, but we seem to be less astute when it comes to rejecting bad design. How else can we explain the almost universally atrocious usability of the domestic thermostat? How many hours have been lost fiddling with teeny dials and clicking inscrutable switches? And how much energy has been wasted due to incorrect settings? It might seem like a mundane piece of the average household scenery, but if, say, bath taps were as badly designed, we would only have a vague idea how much water was going to come out, never mind how hot it would be.
Resolving these critical design flaws was the unlikely project taken on by Tony Fadell, one of the originators of the iPod and the former senior vice president of Apple's iPod division. Fadell explained that "Thermostats looked like PCs from the 90s: square, beige, nothing innovative, and very expensive." In other words, ripe for reinvention.
In an interview with Steven Levy in Wired, he admitted to the scepticism people expressed when he told them his next project was going to be the reinvention of the humble thermostat. I doubt they were as sceptical when the result was finally unveiled a few weeks ago – the Nest thermostat instantly generated huge amounts of attention and, indeed, lust from bloggers and tech writers. As TechCrunch's MG Siegler put it, "It makes me want to buy a home just so I use it." Its first production run sold out within 72 hours.
The Nest is certainly the product of excellent design, and not just because it is so aesthetically pleasing, especially in comparison to its rivals, though the futuristic dial-design and pleasing typography and graphics certainly contribute to the appeal. It might look good, but Fadell also knew it needed to be intuitive and easy to use. The Nest's good design extends to its five sensors, measuring temperature, humidity, light and activity, detecting when people are home and altering the temperature accordingly. Its good design can be seen in the way it learns from previous adjustments, predicting when to raise and lower the temperature, self-adjusting when necessary. Its good design includes the inbuilt Wifi that allows it to be controlled by smartphone apps, so users can adjust their homes' temperatures remotely, or remind it that the house will be empty for a few days. The prospect of a "smart" domestic appliance, doing the thinking for you, learning and remembering and applying its knowledge, has just become real.
Above all, Fadell was inspired by the goal of reducing our energy waste – the real cost of bad design wasn't just an unsightly gadget on the wall, it was all the oil and electricity that was frittered away because people couldn't or wouldn't properly engage with the ugly gadget on the wall. As a piece of greentech, it demonstrates that not all the innovation needs to be on the energy-production side – users need to play a part too. And as an example of how well-designed technology can improve our lives, Nest is a small but telling pointer to the future.


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Town of Cahuita is home to the Cahuita National Park Reserve.
Guest House built in 2005 sets on 1 acre of private property
Owners live in the front house on the property
150 meters from Playa Grande beach
It is 4 km to Cahuita
Taxi available in town
Includes: 2 bedrooms with full beds, linens and towels, stove and refrigerator, microwave, kitchen utensils, pots & pans, dishes & silverware. Secure fenced yard with hibiscus hedge, table and BBQ area. On site laundry service available for a modest fee.
Closest Restaurant-Caribbean Coconut Pizzeria
The house is secluded and very comfortable. We were surrounded by jungle sounds of birds and monkeys, and we could always hear the surf. The beach is an easy walk, and sometimes we were the only people out there. The owners are very friendly and helpful. We did not want to leave! I have already recommended the house to family and friends.
Pretty large cottage in beautiful garden with fruit trees, a short walk to the sea where quiet swimming is safest in Rio Tuba Creek (which streams into the sea). Well equipped, 2 bedrooms each with comfortable queen bed. Furniture may look a bit outdated (owners plan some upgrades) but it's clean and complete and the price incredibly low for what you get. Also lot's of extra's and service from the very nice owners. As it is 4 km from downtown Cahuita, you stay without the noise which you may get downtown; we did wake up once 2 out of 3 nights from their guard dogs and once because of howler monkeys (a great experience); apart from that incident it's very quiet. As Cahuita NP is the only Costa Rica NP which doesn't charge ridiculous prices (it's by donation while we've seen prices as high as $ 20 per person) try to book more than the 3 days we did so you can visit that park a few times + lot's of other things to do.
Great place, lovely people, great service and very clean!! This was one of my favorite places on our trip! Really do recommend this beautiful place! Brenda and Loren really are so helpful with advice, taxi booking, really cheap laundry service and really anything they can help with as well as fruit from the lovely garden. Really clean, well equipped, quiet location, very close to the beach, sloths visiting the garden, just everything you could want.
Casa de Regala is cute, quaint & bigger than it looked on line. Very Clean. All of the kitchen cooking supplies you will need are there. It is located On a beautiful piece of property with a fenced in/locked gate with friendly Watch dogs For security. There are all sorts of fruit trees, Native trees and flowers on the acre + property. And you will but not be the only visitors! The howler monkeys pass through every few days as do sloths. Hummingbirds & butterflies are daily visitors. We Also saw a Toucan & canary on the property while we were there! This place is an amazing value!
You can see the ocean from the property and easily walk to the beach In less than five minutes. Be sure to rent the bikes for the nominal fee for the short distance to town. You will feel like a local and biking on that road through the jungle along the coast is exhilarating!
Very nice vacation rental! Hosts are very friendly and helpful and even lent us bicycles for our stay which were great to have to get to the Cahuita centre (about 20 mins or so on bikes). Location is very private on the back of a big lot and an easy walk to the beach. Well stocked kitchen made cooking enjoyable. Would definitely recommend!
There were 4 of us, two adults and two children. A very unique vacation spot. Randy is a great host - he pointed out the howler monkies who foraged on the property for a few days, the sloth hanging out in the tree, and lots of fresh fruit. Truly an amazing place to visit. The weather is fantastic..humid but not too hot. Felt great. Do bring mosquito spray and a few citronella candles for night.
The beach not too far. It was amazing because usually we had the whole beach to ourselves - it stretched out for miles and miles! You would never have this in the states.
I would suggest renting a car since the drive to town takes about 5-10 minutes. We were able to buy groceries and cook many of our meals. The local bakeries have a French influence. Puerto Viejo (about 10 minutes away) had the best chocolate croissants - worth the drive.
Many activities close by. We went on the chocolate tour which was very educational and at the end we were able to assist in making raw chocolate!
The Caribe side isn't for one who likes American style mega resorts. Cahuita has a very mellow laid back style. It seems as if you are stepping back into the past - a much slower pace of life.
Kudos to Randy!!!!
Cahuita is a laid back and vibrant little village in the setting of Costa Rica's unique Creole culture, brought about by its Afro-Caribbean heritage. The town of Cahuita hosts several nice restaurants, clubs, grocery stores, pharmacy, Internet cafe, bank with ATM and the entrance to Cahuita National Park. Our home is located just 3 miles north of town on the beach road. The casa is surrounded by trees, Howler monkeys, sloths, toucans and many other types of birds and wildlife are often seen on the property.
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Report: Invest in Drug Treatment Instead of Punishment
Instead of throwing drug addicts in jail, the state should invest more money in substance abuse treatment, says a report issued Thursday by the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition, which adds that the move could provide millions of dollars in savings and improve public safety.
"You cannot cure addiction by locking it up," said Ana Yáñez Correa, executive director of the coalition. "It doesn't cure it; it makes it worse."
In Texas, arrests for drug possession have increased 32 percent in the last decade, and about 90 percent of all drug-related arrests are for possession — not dealing, according to the report ...


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Doctors' Business; Lawyers' Ethics
Steven Lubet
Northwestern University - Pritzker School of Law
December 20, 2007
If you were to ask a random sample of your friends and neighbors, chances are good that virtually all of them would tell you that medical ethics are superior to legal ethics. But at least in a few important regards, they would be seriously wrong
Health care has become a huge industry. Yet medical ethics do not seem to have kept pace with the changing environment, no doubt because they were developed to deal with medical issues and have not traditionally been concerned with more worldly matters, such as profit margins and potential conflicts of interest. Thus, doctors (and hospitals) are able to indulge the useful fiction of the selfless healer, devoted exclusively to each patient's well-being and therefore completely unaffected by monetary concerns. In that noble paradigm, increasingly inaccurate as it may be, there is little risk of conflicted interests, and consequently little need to adopt ethics rules that will prevent them.
For all their many faults, lawyers have always been frank about their place in the world. Law practice is a business. Legal ethics, therefore, were developed largely to facilitate the commercial relationship between attorney and client. And because business requires autonomy, it turns out that clients may have substantially more rights than do patients, especially when it comes to setting the terms of the relationship itself.
This essay is adapted from my forthcoming book, The Importance of Being Honest (NYU Press 2008).
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text: I am writing to you to say hello from Rhode Island. I'm a seventh-grader that goes to Goff Junior High in Pawtucket, R.I. In my geography class, we are working on a long project in which we are responsible for creating an oral, written and poster project on a particular U.S. state. Could you please publish this letter in your paper so that your readers could help me on my project? My teacher explained that first-hand information from citizens of our chosen state would be more helpful than information we find off the Internet and books. If your readers could send me some information, pictures or tourist information to my school, it would help me so much. Thank you for your help with my report and project.


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In Greek mythology, Hercules was a heroic figure who personified strength and courage. As a penance for killing his own children in a rage, he had to perform the Twelve Labours. Here he is shown resting, holding aloft his club and wearing the skin of a lion, his two main attributes.


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GTA 5 has already destroyed the gaming landscape this year, so to keep this momentum going VideoGamer.com is giving away a 'prize package' full of Grand Theft Auto merchandise, some that's rather limited!
Thanks to the folks at Rockstar Games, one winner will walk away with a GTA 5 golf club, varsity jacket, t-shirt, set of stickers, keyrings, Chop Dog toy, air freshener, USB stick, yoga mat, iPhone case, kitchen timer and magnet, while 5 runners-up will win exactly the same, minus the golf club and varsity jacket.
We may be giving the prizes away, but we think that's quite the competition...!
There's more official blurb below, but remember all you have to do is answer the question at the bottom of the page, wait 7 days, and we'll be in touch with the winners to let them know they have triumphed.
This competition will run until 18 November.
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Prequel based on novel by Madoka Magica/Phantom's Urobuchi to debut in October
Starts November with 350 stationery, clothing, more planned from 20 firms within 1 year
Latest anime info also in this week's issue
2nd film in 4-part remake rated higher than 1st film's 12.7 in 2009
Yousuke Kuroda, Taraku Uon collaborate on adolescent romantic comedy
2008 Detective Conan film, 2007 One Piece film, Tsuri Baka Nisshi 19, Toriko, Pokémon B&W, One Piece Alabasta special, Suite Precure
Futari H's Aki Katsu inspires Motto Atsui zo! Nekogaya!! with Mika Ayano
Blue Gender, Dragon Ball Z, Darker Than Black, Gungrave, King of Fighters live-action streamed
Kentarō Kobuchi, Junsuke Kuroda to rest at least 1/2 year on doctor's orders
Contestant "exiled_artist" wins with Hatsune Miku: Americana
Perfect Blue/Paprika director personally assembled art 1 month before passing
TV anime of Minoru Kawakami 's school fantasy light novels to debut on October 1
"At the Bottom of the Gravity Well" available worldwide this fall
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Guide to Appropriate Giving
A fact sheet from InterAction with terrific tips on the most appropriate ways we can help disaster victims in other countries. Visit site21 October 2005
Donating to disaster relief: How to do it effectively
When a major disaster occurs, contributions of clothes, or shoes, or blankets are not always the most beneficial for the survivors. This "Guide to Giving" offers some options to donate effectively. Visit site
From: OneWorld.net21 October 2005
Compete for the Changemakers Innovation Award for Meeting Disasters
Kolkata, India: Changemakers.net, in partnership with the Fritz Institute, has launched a global search for the best, innovative strategies for meeting disasters wherever and whenever they occur. Submit your entry by 22 November. Read article
From: Changemakers.net, USA20 October 2005
Join discussions on Canadian voluntary sector's awareness plans
Toronto, Canada: Imagine Canada has announced the publication of the Voluntary Sector Awareness Project's (VSAP) discussion paper, Greater Than the Sum of Our Parts (in PDF). The project's partners – eight national organizations of Canada – invite you to read the document (available in English and French) and to provide your feedback to the project staff via telephone, fax or mail, or by using its online feedback form. Read article
From: Imagine Canada, Canada18 October 2005
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Join the walk against child hunger
Rome, Italy: Join the United Nations World Food Programme and tens of thousands of individuals around the world on Sunday, 21 May 2006 to help end child hunger. Together, we'll play a key role in meeting the Millennium Development Goals. Read article
From: World Food Programme17 October 2005
Take a stand for MDGs: Join candlelight silence in Australia
If you live in Australia, you can take a stand on October 24 and make a difference. Bring a candle, bring your voice, bring your silence. Around Australia in every capital city, young people will STAND. together to make a statement in silence and in candlelight - eight minutes of silence will be marked for the eight Millennium Development Goals. Read article
From: TakingITGlobal, Canada11 October 2005
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Send a message to President Bush for MDG action plan
As a result of persistent pressure from concerned citizens and poverty-fighting organizations, US President George W. Bush has publicly declared for the first time: "We are committed to the Millennium Development Goals." These are encouraging words that demand real actions. Send an email to President Bush urging him to develop a concrete plan for the MDGs. Read article
From: NetAid06 October 2005
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Wear the White Band
The universal symbol of MDG campaigners, who want to demonstrate that they believe in ending poverty, is a white band. You can wear it on your wrist or wrap it around your arm or head. This action was chosen to give anyone and everyone a simple means to join the anti-poverty movement and show their commitment. Get the new Millennium Campaign white band and wear it! Read article
From: Millennium Campaign05 October 2005
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Become a World Hunger Campaigner
23 children die every minute of every day due to hunger and preventable diseases. Support CARE Australia's World Hunger Campaign this October to give children and their families a brighter future. Read article
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Reese's Peanut Butter White Chocolate Bark.
Easy white chocolate bark filled with a creamy peanut butter filling.
You know how I feel about peanut butter and chocolate.
I mean, chocolate without peanut butter is like a shoe with no laces. Pennies with no faces. Sentenceswithnospaces. It just isn't…. right.
Bark is a miraculously lazy way to create a candy bar. A blessed little treat that takes literally no effort, thought, or preparation. By throwing random doo-dads from your pantry into melted chocolate, you can create some truly unique and creative chocolate candy. That's why bark makes such a personable gift.
Today's "recipe" happened in about 10 minutes. A systematic use of all the miscellaneous stuff hiding in my baking stash: the bottom of a peanut butter jar, a handful of Reese's Pieces, a leftover bag of peanut butter chips, and a 1-pound bar of white chocolate that had been staring at me for weeks.
The white chocolate layers are pretty self explanatory. Melt white chocolate. Pour into a pan. The middle peanut butter layer is la creme de la creme. The obvious star of the show here. It is a simple combination of powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, salt, and peanut butter. It tastes identical to the the creamy yet crumbly center of a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. I layered the peanut butter in extra thick for obvious reasons.
The slightly salty peanut butter layer keeps the bark from being sickeningly sweet. When you're eating pure chocolate with candy on top, a little salty action provides a much needed flavor balance.
The topping? Just a simple handful of crushed Reese's Pieces and peanut butter chips.
I eat peanut butter on my peanut butter.
The little candies on top provided a nice crunch to the otherwise soft and creamy bark. Plus, it's a way to create something completely your own. I'm going to top my bark with chopped pretzels or chocolate sprinkles (!!!) next time. 😉
Considering how much time this "recipe" did NOT take, one bite of this bark and you'll wonder how it's not illegal. It's like a massive White Chocolate Reese's Cup that you can make in 10 minutes. With more Reese's on top. And with more peanut butter. And even more chocolate.
Reese's Peanut Butter White Chocolate Bark
Easy white chocolate bark filled with a creamy peanut butter filling.
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup confectioners' (powdered) sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 16 oz white baking chocolate* (such as Ghirardelli)
- 1/2 cup chopped Reese's Pieces candies
- 1/4 cup peanut butter chips
- Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir the peanut butter, sugar, softened butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- In another medium bowl, melt the white chocolate according to package instructions. Pour half of the melted white chocolate into prepared baking dish. Spread out evenly with a rubber spatula. Spoon peanut butter mixture over top of the white chocolate layer. Gently spread the peanut butter layer over the white chocolate, creating some swirls as needed. Top with remaining melted white chocolate. Sprinkle Reese's Pieces and peanut butter chips on top.
- Allow to cool in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to set up. Lift parchment paper and bark out of the pan and break into pieces with a knife. Store bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Additional Notes:
*If using white chocolate chips, melt with 1 teaspoon shortening so the chocolate is smooth and easy to spread.
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72 Responses to "Reese's Peanut Butter White Chocolate Bark."
Oh my word!!! I want to hug you for this recipe…I think it might be one of my all time favorites!!! Lazy day candy bars = awesomesauce!!!!! I love that thick layer of peanut butter in the white chocolate. I never make bark because I have always thought it was way too sweet. But this…this will be happening in my house. Reeses bark here I come:-)
Holy moly, Sally. This bark is incredible!! You're so right–bark is both thoughtless and thoughtful, as it's completely EASY to do yet so unique and special that it's one-of-a-kind. And I'm SO glad you decided to fill your bark with a creamy pb layer inside. REALLY?! So very Sally 🙂 & I love you used white chocolate, because between you and me, white is my fave kind of chocolate.
Hi Sally,
I just discovered your blog a couple of weeks ago and my stomach and I are totally hooked. I have a pinboard on Pinterest called: "Food I lust After" and half the pins are now your recipes! You and I seem to have the same weaknesses, so I pin one of your recipes about every day.
Never liked white chocolate much, but I am going to try this recipe because it looks WONDERFUL! You could win me over to white chocolate –after all, it IS chocolate, and that's ALWAYS a good thing!
I haven't had Reese's Pieces in far too long. Maybe since last Halloween? They are the type of candy I just don't buy b/c I can mindlessly eat a bag in record time! I have fond memories of eating them in my lecture classes in college to try to stay awake and pass the time. Math class comes to mind 🙂
Love all the white choc and PB and good stuff in this bark, Sally!
My eyes are aching from the lack of focus in the upper half of each photo. Should I really need to scroll down just to figure out just what my eyes are supposed to be focusing on? I guess the photos display technical skills that a photographer might appreciate – but to a layperson like me, it's sort of annoying and seems gratuitous. You're not the only offender with this, I've noticed an epidemic of this on food blogs – it seems to be the latest trend. The recipe may be great, but a little more cropping and focus on the actual subject would be less aggravating to the eye and this reader.
Wow…that is the most nit-picky, petty comment I've ever read on a food blog. I've seen some negative comments about the actual recipes, but at least it's due to the disappointing result of someone's efforts and expense and about the actual content of the blog. Shannon, there's a super easy fix for this, which Sally also suggested: just stop reading the blog. I'm sure the person who has the gun to your head forcing you to damage your eyes would understand.
Way to be professional, though, Sally. You're far nicer than I would have been! And don't mind Shannon's super sensitive eyesight-your photography is great!
Sally, are these firm enough? I want to make and take to a football game, but I don't want it to be a squishy, messy experience for anyone. Thank you in advance, if I don't make them for the game, I will make them soon enough! I am also assuming they don't freeze well, has anyone tried? I was thinking of using red and green peanut m&ms for Christmas.
I just made this! The recipe is so wonderfully easy it's impossible to mess it up. I chilled the first white chocolate layer after spreading it in the pan, added about half a cup of graham cracker crumbs to the peanut butter mixture and topped the final layer of white chocolate with chopped reeses pieces candy and chopped peanut butter cups. I think I gained about 10 pounds just by breathing next to it but for such a delicious indulgence I don't even care. Seriously, peanut butter, white chocolate and reeses candy? This dessert was tailor made for my food obsessions. Thanks so much for the recipe, I'll be bringing out the final result to the stable tomorrow and I'm sure my horseback riding friends will freak right out when they get their hands on these treats!
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CLEVELAND - Dowell Loggains learned the hard way that you can't go home again.
The Browns quarterback coach thought he could be himself and make a few casual comments during an interview with an Arkansas radio station shortly after the NFL draft last May. He soon found out that the comfort of dealing with a home-state radio station couldn't cover up everything that came out of his mouth when the topic was Johnny Manziel.
During the interview, Loggains related details of a phone call he had with Manziel on the first night of the NFL draft. He said that Manziel, anxious to see his name go off the board as the end of the first round neared, implored the Browns to draft him, saying, "Let's wreck this league together."
Audio excerpts of the interview quickly made the way throughout the NFL. Needless to say, Browns coach Mike Pettine wasn't pleased with his quarterbacks coach.
"He paid his penitence for that," Pettine said. "We made him wear a visor that said 'I'm a dummy' for a day during the spring. We took a picture of it and put it up in the meeting room.
"He learned a valuable lesson that when you think it's comfortable and it's back home and a small radio station and not that many listeners, that not everything is sacred. It's going to get out. He came to me today and warned me that he's doing media."
The interview grew legs because it was the first sign that the Browns might have more than they bargained for when they selected Manziel 22nd overall. They hoped to introduce Manziel into the league like every other rookie, but that plan vanished when Loggains was too informative about his conversation with the rookie from Texas A&M.
It's been much more silent since training camp opened. Manziel has been the ultimate professional by saying all the right things during interviews and acting like a rookie around teammates. Loggains did his part by doing nothing during a session with reporters after Tuesday's practice that would result in having to wear the visor again.
"I really haven't looked back," Loggains said. "I just focus on the competition and what's going on now on a day-to-day basis."
Next to offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, Loggains might have the highest profile of all the assistants. No one spends more time in meeting rooms and on the phone with Manziel than Loggains, who served as the Tennessee Titans quarterbacks coach from 2010-12.
It's partially his job to take Manziel's improvisational style and try to fit it into the box that is the NFL. It's a daily challenge that has shown some progress but is far from being complete.
Loggains followed the organizational script and described the competition as being close.
"It's day to day," Loggains said. "I'm not going to comment on who's ahead because it's not time to make that decision yet and we have a long process until we do. They're both getting better every day and doing really good things."
There's a sense that Loggains, who played quarterback at the University of Arkansas after a prep career at Abilene Cooper High School in Texas, would like to see Manziel be more Johnny Football than a prototypical NFL quarterback. Manziel had six carries in a little more than one quarter of play against the Detroit Lions last Saturday.
"The fine line in coaching Johnny is you can't take the best part of him away, and that's his ability to extend plays with his legs," Loggains said. "I thought he did an exceptional job in the game of doing that. He had one where he started scrambling and out of the corner of his eyes he gets to the fourth guy on the progression and makes a good play throwing to Terrance (West). That tells you where his growth is as a quarterback. He's starting to get to his third and fourth progressions."
That's exactly what Pettine and Shanahan want to see.


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Webcam (built in) does not function and has not for over a year. Any thoughts on how to fix this would be appreciated.
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I have tried installing and reinstalling, removing and reinstalling Utility TC3004970 Version=V188.8.131.52 the TOSHIBA Web Camera Application. The Toshiba download states it is both driver and utility however no driver seems to install or show up in device manager. There does not seem to be a true standalone driver (seems odd for hardware devices). Attempts to start the camera fails. Attempts to start face recognition fails indicating some dependant operation is preventing it from running (the camera is not working). Webcam does not show up in Device Manager even when show hidden devices is activated. Standard windows Programs/Devices - Add Device never completes and never finds the built in camera. Using Device Manager Add Legacy devices where you can search and then if needed select from lists also fails to find or list a webcam. No cameras, imaging devices appear.
I have viewed the other chain covering this problem on a different model and can not use the download stated as it does not cover my model. The instructions and process however is the path I tried first and as stated above, I have tried a few other things that did not work either. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Because the webcam isn't listed in the Device Manager, it sounds like that a hardware failure. To be sure, you could try a recovery.
Recovering your laptop to its original, out-of-the-box state is a great way to eliminate software as a possible cause of the problem. Note that doing a system recovery will return the laptop to its default conditions, completely wiping your data. Information on how to perform a system recovery can be found in your user's guide. To begin the procedure, boot the laptop while holding '0' (zero).
I appreciate the thought but it is not an option. I would not consider turning back the clock in a far out hope I might be restored only to have to reinstall and reconfigure my engineering, tax (years worth) and graphics software. I, like you am sure it is registry problem and is why it doesn't show up in device manager. I have reviewed my old hive export files and have not found a key to duplicate by editing in. Mostly I don't understand why the software won't install properly. I just uninstalls then reinstalls with errors. I have thought about it more and I am convinced the problem is McAfee AntiVirus. I recall the camera worked for the better part of a year before I put AV on it. It was never being use on the web for a long time so I didn't install it. When I did, I purchased McAfee only to find that they have to install it (and Yogi) and they do it in a remote session. They removed my applet that runs as a toolbar along the left side of the screen and is where you turn the camera on/off. I say it go and a few other things that was part of the original software bundle but I never used nor would I (I tend to uninstall that stuff myself just hadn't yet). Since I didn't use the camera I didn't notice it could not be started. Now I want all my hardware working if possible and that is when I noticed it not working. I am due to renew my AV subscription so I think it may be time to tell them to get it back or I move on to a new provider.
What is your opinion? I always get a logiteh usb device.
AV programs can cause weird side-effects sometimes, so it is possible.
You may also want to try reinstalling TVAP.
Toshiba Value Added Package (TVAP) for Windows 7/Vista (64)(v1.2.27_64; 10-20-2009; 44.67M)
Keep in mind that if the webcam itself is broken somehow, you would have the same symptoms, so it's hard to know for sure.
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Tell myself that I was doing alright
There's nothing left to do tonight
[Hook - Sample: Heart - Crazy on You]
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A rare example of Eminem singing a whole song rather than rapping, he details the difficulties of being in love with a woman (or a metaphor for the Rap Game in General… it's up for debate) that's almost as crazy as he is.
Who he's addressing in this song may not be a WHO, but a WHAT- he may be talking to drugs, based on the fact that he was a former addict.
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Q: My husband just came home from a business dinner attended by approximately 20 people. The occasion involved people from two companies dining with a speaker who'll be addressing both companies tomorrow. Here's the issue: Does a suit jacket stay on, or can if come off during dinner? My husband had never seen this done before, but the principal owners in his company took off their jackets during the meal and others followed suit. (The speaker kept his suit jacket on throughout dinner.) Is this a new custom?
A: There's nothing wrong with the principal owners opting to doff their suit jackets during dinner. While men generally leave their jackets on during a meal, there are circumstances ranging from the weather or the temperature in the room to the lead taken by the "boss" or host when it's perfectly OK to take off a jacket at the table. Whoever is running the dinner meeting should set the tone, however. Once the principal owners took their jackets off, it was fine for others to follow but a "subordinate" wouldn't take off his jacket if the principal owners still had theirs on. As for the speaker, it may be that he felt it was in his professional interest to leave his jacket on.


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Export of cryptography
From CryptoDox, The Online Encyclopedia on Cryptography and Information Security
The export of cryptography refers to the transfer from one country to another of devices and technology related to cryptography. Since World War II, Western governments, including the U.S. and its NATO allies, have regulated the export of cryptography for national security considerations, and, for a time, defined cryptography to be a munition.
In light of the enormous impact of cryptanalysis in WWII, it was abundantly clear to these governments that denying current and potential enemies access to cryptographic systems looked to be militarily valuable. They also wished to monitor the diplomatic communications of other nations, including the many new nations that were emerging in the post-colonial period and whose position on Cold War issues was regarded as vital. (Kahn, The Codebreakers, Ch. 19) Since the U.S. and U.K. had, they believed, developed more advanced cryptographic capabilities than others, there arose a notion that controlling all dissemination of the more effective crypto techniques might be beneficial.Template:Fact The First Amendment made controlling all use of cryptography inside the U.S. difficult, but controlling access to U.S. developments by others was thought to be more practical — there were at least no constitutional impediments. Accordingly, regulations were introduced as part of munitions controls which required licenses to export cryptographic methods (and even their description); the regulations established that cryptography beyond a certain strength (defined by algorithm and length of key) would not be licensed for export except on a case-by-case basis. The expectation seems to have been that this would further national interests in reading 'their' communications and prevent others from reading 'ours'. This policy was also adopted elsewhere for various reasons.
The development, and public release, of DES and asymmetric key techniques in the 1970s, the rise of the Internet, and the willingness of some to risk and resist prosecution, eventually made this policy impossible to enforce, and by the late 1990s it was being relaxed in the US, and to some extent (e.g. France) elsewhere. Nevertheless, some officials in the U.S. believe that widespread availability of strong cryptography world-wide has hampered the ability of the NSA to read intercepted communications that might reveal important information about intentions hostile to the United States.[1] Others feel that the export controls in place in the last half of the 20th century discouraged incorporation of widely known cryptographic tools into commercial products, particularly personal computer operating systems, and are a root cause of the present crisis in information security, aside from interfering with U.S. trade in such products. They observe that many of the advances, including asymmetric key cryptography and many of its algorithms, were already public in any case.
Cold War era
In the early days of the cold war, the U.S. and its allies developed an elaborate series of export control regulations designed to prevent a wide range of Western technology from falling into the hands of others, particularly the Eastern bloc. All export of technology classed as 'critical' required a license. CoCom was organized to coordinate Western export controls.
Two types of technology were protected: technology associated only with weapons of war and dual use technology, which also had commercial applications. In the U.S., dual use technology export was controlled by the Department of Commerce, while munitions were controlled by the State Department. Encryption technology (techniques as well as equipment and, after computers became important, crypto software) was classified as a munition. However, this hardly mattered in practice since secure encryption was not, certainly in the immediate post War period, available to the general public. By the 1960s, however, financial organisations were beginning to require strong commercial encryption on the rapidly growing field of wired money transfer.
The U.S. Government's introduction of the Data Encryption Standard in 1975 meant that commercial uses of high quality encryption would become common, and serious problems of export control began to arise. Generally these were dealt with through case-by-case export license request proceedings brought by computer manufacturers, such as IBM, and by their large corporate customers.
PC era
Encryption export controls became a matter of public concern with the introduction of the personal computer. Phil Zimmermann's PGP cryptosystem and its distribution on the Internet in 1991 was the first major 'individual level' challenge to controls on export of cryptography. The growth of electronic commerce in the 1990s created additional pressure for reduced restrictions. Shortly afterward, Netscape's SSL technology was widely adopted as a method for protecting credit card transactions using public key cryptography.
SSL-encrypted messages used the RC4 cipher, and used 128-bit keys. U.S. government export regulations would not permit crypto systems using 128-bit keys to be exported. At this stage Western governments had, in practice, a split personality when it came to encryption; policy was made by the military cryptanalysts, who were solely concerned with preventing their 'enemies' accquiring secrets, but that policy was then communicated to commerce by officials whose job was to support industry. Some of the proposals made at this time, for instance, that government should be provided with every strong crypto key used by industry, seem laughable when viewed from the point of view of 2005.
The longest key size allowed for export without individual license proceedings was 40 bits, so Netscape developed two versions of its web browser. The "U.S. edition" had the full 128-bit strength. The "International Edition" had its effective key length reduced to 40-bits by revealing 88 bits of the key in the SSL protocol. Acquiring the 'U.S. domestic' version turned out to be sufficient hassle that most computer users, even in the U.S., ended up with the 'International' versionTemplate:Fact, whose weak 40-bit encryption could be broken in a matter of days using a single personal computer. Much the same thing happened with Lotus Notes and for the same reasons.
Legal challenges by Peter Junger and other civil libertarians and privacy advocates, the widespread availability of encryption software outside the U.S., and the perception by many companies that adverse publicity about weak encryption was limiting their sales and the growth of e-commerce, led to a series of relaxations in US export controls, culminating in 1996 in the effective elimination of export controls on mass-market "shrinkwrap" and open source software containing cryptography (which, in any case, a "rogue state" could have downloaded, and subsequently verified, from file sharing networks or servers outside the US).
Current status
Cryptography exports from the U.S. are now (as of 2006) controlled by the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security. Some restrictions still exist, even for mass market products, particularly with regard to export to "rogue states" and terrorist organizations. Militarized encryption equipment, TEMPEST-approved electronics, custom cryptographic software,Template:Fact and even cryptographic consulting services still require an export license. Many items must still undergo a one-time review by or notification to BIS prior to export to most countries. The regulations, though relaxed from pre-1996 standards, are still complex, and often require expert legal and cryptographic consultation. Other countries, notably those participating in the Wassenaar Arrangement, have similar restrictions.
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But this time, we American gamers were included in the mix, thanks to the Sega Genesis. During the console's debut year (1989) Thunder Force II was released as the very first shooter on the system. Doing this was probably one of the best decisions that Techosoft could have made, as they had now set themselves up for nearly another decade of success.
Now as for me, I didn't hear the name "Thunder Force" until the 5th game in the series was released in 1998. In fact, I remember saying "...was there ever a Thunder Force 1"? A few years later, I finally had Thunder Force V in my collection, but I still had no idea of the history behind the game. So needless to say, I was excited when I did some research a couple of years ago, and discovered that the earlier games in the series could be found on the Genesis. The rest, as they say, is history.
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When the planet Nebula was attacked by the Lone Star System 18 years ago, the few survivors vowed to protect the planet's remains with their lives. The time has come to put that promise to the test, as the mothership of the Lone Star System's armada is docking in a spaceport on Nebula. As Federation ace, Ryder Jupiter, you must defeat the Emperor of Lone and restore peace to your planet. The faithful Diana Rean will aid you pilot the Thunder Force II into battle against your foes. Only the most sophisticated use of Nebula's limited resources will destroy the craft--Are you brave enough to defend an entire planet? If your courage and weapons aren't enough, then Nebula will be crushed forever.
In a nutshell, Thunder Force II is a unique shooter that includes overhead free-range levels, as well as the more traditional side-scrolling areas-- a first for the series. In the overhead areas, you'll be looking for several enemy bases, destroying the blue central core of each one. The side-scrolling levels require you to fight your way to the big boss ship of that particular area. The two view perspectives are split evenly, and make up the 8 levels that you'll be flying through. Similar to the Gradius series, you have the ability to equip your ship with different weapons. You start off with only the Twin and Back Shot weapons, but you soon discover the more powerful weaponry by shooting either red or blue (depending on the level) small carrier ships found throughout each area. Surprisingly, the overhead and side-view levels have a different selection of weapons, depending on which one you're on. You also have the added support of up to 2 CRAW "options", a rotating orb that absorbs shots and fires its own weapons alongside your ship. Most areas were well thought out, although maybe some will find level 2 to be a little bland, starting off. If it does, in fact seem that way to you, it won't stay that way for long.
The game's difficulty proves to be very formidable, even in the early stages. The overhead levels can be tricky, as you have a free range of motion. As a result you'll need to beware of walls, buildings, and other solid objects that can quickly cause you to crash, if your reflexes aren't fast enough (or you're just not paying attention). Sound easy? Well...It isn't. In some of the later areas, you'll have less space to move around; instead, you'll be following sort of a maze-like layout. You can shoot through certain obstacles, but you need to do so with a rapid-firing weapon, otherwise you'll likely crash before you can safely clear a path for yourself.
The side-view sections aren't really any easier. You'll be fighting through tricky enemy patterns, and constantly dodging oncoming missiles and laser beams. Also, some levels have a nasty habit of speeding up, requiring you to maneuver around poles and sudden force fields that pop up to say "hello" to the pilot*. Things will eventually get so crazy that at one point in the game, you'll start go backwards, then forward again to reach the end boss. So if you've never played Thunder Force II before, you'll be in for a challenging fight! Really, the game can still be quite difficult even for skilled players as well, if they don't have the proper artillery.
Thankfully, each weapon in the game proves to be quite helpful in blasting through the many foes and obstacles that you'll face. The Wave Shot provides the best fire power, especially if your feeling a bit threatened by the mini-bosses that attack in each side scrolling area. The Side Blaster is most valuable for hitting enemy ships and orbs that attack from the ground, ceiling, or drop down from above, making it otherwise dangerous for you maneuver in that small section. Also, the Nova proves to be very valuable when the side-scrolling areas speed up, and you need to stay to the left-most portion of the board. The seeking weapon, Hunter will help a great deal in the overhead levels, as you're constantly being attacked from almost all sides, especially in level 3. And as I mentioned before, there are more weapons than just these 4 that will make navigating through each level a little less stressful. Just don't get killed, because you'll have to get by with your normal shots, until you can find those power-ups again.
*Poles and force fields do not actually speak.
Some have complained that your ship moves too fast in the overhead sections, making it easy to crash into things. While it's true that you do move rather quickly, your ship also turns on a dime, in 8 directions. So in the end, you have a space craft that's highly maneuverable, making the player responsible for knowing how control this baby. It's not hard...really. Adapting to the feel of the overhead levels with serve you well, as you mostly likely will have to change directions quite often to shake off enemy fire and successfully bring down those underground bases mentioned earlier. Using your weapons are very simple, as the A and C buttons switch between your various weapons, while pressing the B button fires your selected weapon. If you're playing with a full deck, you'll need to keep a mental note of where each one is on the weapons display on the top of the screen. That's really the only downside to having a choice of so many weapons-- it can be distracting trying to pick the one you need, sometimes.
The graphics are very detailed, for a game so early in the Genesis' life. The background colors in some of the side-scrolling levels are a little dull, in comparison with the overhead viewpoint, but not terribly so. Boss enemies can be large and intimidating. In fact, the final mother ship is so big, it takes up the entire screen. You have to blow it up in small sections, which will prove to be quite a task. The overall speed of the game is very decent and only helped to make the Genesis the preferred 16-bit system for shooters, as the Super NES would prove to be famous for its slow(er) graphics engine. All things considered, the early graphical capabilities of the Genesis was put to good use with Thunder Force II and each subsequent game in the series looked even better on the same system.
The audio quality is very good, in terms of the music. The music flows smoothly with the game, showcasing some early potential of what the Genesis sound chip could be capable of. Unfortunately, some of the sounds in the game also show limitations of the console's sound capabilities. On the one hand, all of the weapons have interesting nuances and the explosions of defeated bosses are fairly satisfying. Then on the other hand, you'll have to deal with some seriously dull sound effects; one of them being the dinky "pop" sound your ship makes when it gets blown up. The absolute weakest area in the audio department is the poorly translated voice work in some of the voice samples. Case and point-- when you first start the game you'll hear this man utter some incoherent gibberish, followed by "...Ladder. Good Luck!"...at least, I think that's what he said. The female voice telling you which weapon you've just collected is a little better, but she still sounds muffled and "muddy". I also noticed that when you get the CRAW option, it sounds like she's saying "Gull". There are instances when she'll call out other power-ups that simply can't be understood.
Even so, it's kinda funny to listen to and it makes the game almost instantly recognizable. Despite these little problems, it doesn't take away from the overall flow of the game. In fact, try using some headphones with the game if you have the first Sega Genesis model.
Gameplay: B+
Controls: A
Graphics: B
Sound: C+
Replay: B-
Overall: B+
Technosoft did an excellent job blending two viewpoints into one shooter. Strangely enough, this was also the last Thunder Force game to feature overhead-scrolling levels, in favor of the side view. Thunder Force II is definitely a must-own for any Genesis game collector. It's also a great game to pick up if you're not very familiar with some of the earliest games in the system's life. So whether you're looking for a good challenge, or just want to relive the 2D shooting days of old-- you'll find it all here in this well crafted game of reflexes and enjoyable gameplay. May the "Force" be with you, my friend!


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An exclamation that, when uttered in conjunction with taking an object, immediately transfers ownership from the original owner to the person using the word regardless of previous property rights.
Though I cherished my automobile, I had to purchase a new one when my second cousin came up from behind me and politely exclaimed, "Yoink" while taking my car keys.
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A phrase appearing often in "The Simpsons" televison program used to verbally indicate one has taken something from another and fled.
"Hey, great science project, Lisa. Yoink!"
بواسطة kinsmed يوليو/تمُّوز 15, 2004
the legal way to steal. Only requires that you say the word "Yoink" and then take desired object.
"Hey, that's a nice bottle of rum you've got there... 'YOINK!'"
بواسطة Brand أغسطس/آب 31, 2003
Onomatopoeia referencing a common cartoon sound effect played to enhance the action of an object being quickly stolen. The word obtained a more popular use after it's frequent utterance from Homer Simpson, the animated star of Fox's The Simpsons.
Word is spoken to make obvious or humorous the playful theft of an item in front of others.
Word is spoken to make obvious or humorous the playful theft of an item in front of others.
You shouldn't leave your wallet lying around like that...Yoink!
بواسطة jedimasta يوليو/تمُّوز 21, 2005
Said while taking something from someone in front of their face.
Also the sound effect made while stealing
Also the sound effect made while stealing
Man1: Yoink
Man2: Hey, where did my food go?
Man2: Hey, where did my food go?
بواسطة Uglysad إبريل/نَيْسان 1, 2005
Often used in conjunction with gank , the word 'Yoink' confers legitimate ownership of the 'ganked' item to the one who exclaimed 'Yoink!'
"Yoink! I have ganked your french fries!", exclaimed Bill.
"Damnation! They are now yours, regardless of my feelings!", declaimed Fred.
"Damnation! They are now yours, regardless of my feelings!", declaimed Fred.
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Word used in Daffy Duck's rendition of Robin Hood.
When Daffy is about to swing from a vine, he says, "Yoinks, and away!" Subsequently, he crashes into a series of trees as he's swinging and repeating "Yoinks and away" with each crash.
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APB: Reloaded Review
This is a case of an MMO that will inevitably evolve within nine months time, but not before it spoils its first impression like an unwieldy teenager trying to impress a Compton street gang.
Group PVP missions suffer a similar problem and are marred by an overwhelming sense of unfairness. These contests aren't won because of tactical skill, they're won based on which faction drove to the marked location the fastest. With the objective points being randomly generated, the nearest players have the upper hand and will inevitably camp the area, picking out the stragglers who have arrived late to the party. It's unfortunate considering the lack of control you have over the latest car you've ripped from the hands of a local. APB's driving controls make every ride feel like your car is controlled by a 16-year old who can't quite reach the peddles.
Cornering is unbelievably sluggish, to the extent that you have to start planning your turn a good half-road before you reach an intersection. It's unwieldy and frustrating, particularly when you're working against the demands of a ticking clock; even when you're not colliding head-on with another vehicle, what should be a simple mode of transportation becomes an annoying hindrance to your mission.
Once you're in a fight it's a matter of shooting fish in a barrel, considering the lack of an established cover system beyond boxes and walls that you can dip behind when the bullets start flying. The shooting mechanics themselves are similarly awkward, amounting to pounding the correct key in the general direction of your target. Bullets can spray an enemy with little effect, meaning you can shoot to the head and your target will just keep moving. In a game that is largely about shooting other players this becomes one of the most blatant issues, effectively crippling the PVP experience unless you were lucky enough to find a place to perch on a roof.
This is a case of an MMO that will inevitably evolve within nine months time, but not before it spoils its first impression like an unwieldy teenager trying to impress a Compton street gang. The issues are issues that can be solved through patches, meaning APB is gawky but will grow. But despite RTW's attempt to keep reviewers honest with their week-long embargo, they'll have a hell of a time convincing players to stay on board long enough to experience the game as intended.