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Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions ReviewBy Jason D'Aprile - Posted Sep 07, 2010
Activision gives fans four times the Spidey action in this dimension sprawling game. Shattered Dimensions focuses on mostly linear levels and hefty doses of combat, all wrapped around a comfortably familiar character with plenty of humor. The game won't steal Arkham Asylum's title for best super-hero game ever, but it should definitely satisfy Spidey fans.
The Pros
- Excellent Presentation that captures the look and feel of four different Spider-Men
- Fun and satisfying combat
- Nice variety of locations and characters
The Cons
- Stealth portions are problematic
- Camera issues, especially when wall-crawling
- Design is pretty old-school overall
Now that Batman: Arkham Asylum has significantly upped the ante on super-hero games, it's not surprising to see more developers trying to broaden the horizons of other comic book-based do-gooders. Spider-Man has at least had a reasonably decent track history for games, but Activision wisely decided to mix things up for the web-slinger's latest adventure. Shattered Dimensions moves away from the open-world format, which felt precariously in need of a revamp, and instead, chooses to focus on character and combat.
Does Anything a Multi-Dimensional Spider Can!
As it turns out, Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions has plenty of both. The made-for-video game plot opens with Spider-Man accidentally destroying an ancient magical tablet during a museum fight with Mysterio. As it turns out, the tablet has the power to cross dimensions and, rather obnoxiously, empower anyone that holds one of its fragments with super human abilities. Or, in the case of the game, even more super abilities, since only Spider-Man's villains seem to find the fragments.
The cross-dimensional aspects are key to Shattered Dimensions's success. While the traditional Amazing Spider-Man is still the narrative focal point, game time is shared almost equally by three other Spider-men. Spider-Man Noir is the 1930's era, hard-boiled tough guy who is far more susceptible to damage, and works completely in a world of night and stealth.
Ultimate Spider-Man is the younger version of Spider-man, but the game puts him back into the black symbiote suit for this adventure. Most interesting is Spider-Man 2099—the only ethnic version of a major super-hero you'll find (not that you'd know from the choice of voice actor). This futuristic hero lives in a shiny, future world run by evil corporations, and constantly has the cops hot on his trail.
Four Times the Spider-Action!
Shattered Dimensions tries hard to ensure that each Spider-Man has his own distinct feel and moves. For the most part, the designers succeeded, though it's due less to the gameplay and more to the atmosphere of each hero. They all share a basic set of moves—particularly when it comes to web-slinging, climbing walls, and general combat. Enhanced spider senses gives you a much more detailed look around (and is a direct copy of Arkham Asylum's detective mode). Special moves are specific to each character though, and as you earn more points, you can upgrade all four heroes across-the-board with extra health and enhanced combos, or buy character-specific enhancements.
The game is largely a linear affair, which is a distinct departure from previous Spider-Man games like Web of Shadows and the movie-based titles. Thankfully, this design decision largely addresses the problems of aimlessness and repetition that dogged those games. The downside is that many of the levels—particularly the 2099 and Ultimate levels—feel more like extended boss fights or chase sequences instead of whole, well-rounded missions.
Noir or Never
Since the game has four main chapters—each divided into four levels—any levels that don't work feel like a missed opportunity. Levels can range from 20 minutes to almost an hour to complete, and the overall action and the characters are more than enough to pull players through the shortcomings. The Spider-Man Noir levels suffer from the most flaws though. Focused almost entirely on stealth, the Noir levels blatantly copy Arkham Asylum's stealth mechanics. Spider-Man hides in the shadows, and when an enemy is in range, a one-button take-down icon appears.
In theory, this gameplay mechanic is fine, but the already iffy targeting system is much worse here. The game suffers from erratic sweet spots for setting off a stealth attack and is at times frustratingly imprecise. Making matters worse, the wall-crawling camera doggedly focuses on Spider-Man, giving you a great view of a guy stuck to a wall and no view of your enemies unless you manually fight with the camera view.
The rest of the game is essentially focused on heavy-duty combat. The Amazing Spider-Man levels tend to have more exploration (and variety) to them, but everything boils down to fighting off waves of thugs in between tiered boss fights. End boss battles are usually fun, but always old-school pattern based. So aside from the visual appeal of these fights, there's nothing particularly ground-breaking about any of the combat.
Crash! Bam! Pow!
The fighting system is basic, but entertaining. Weak and strong attacks combine with defense and web moves effectively, and fighting against large groups of bad guys is both fluid and fun. As you build up your Spider-Men, an array of new combos, special moves, and aerial attacks keep the combat from getting too stale. The lack of obnoxious Simon-says-like quick time events is also a welcome change.
Shattered Dimensions lays a basic, if not particularly innovative or genius framework with its gameplay, but the presentation is definitely worth raving about. Neil Patrick Harris leads the line-up as Amazing Spider-Man, and the voice acting for all the heroes and villains (not to mention Stan Lee as the narrator) is universally excellent. One-liners are much too over-used, but the dialogue is well-done otherwise. The musical themes change with each dimension as well, adding to the atmosphere nicely.
The visuals are superb. Even the minor, repetitious goons and monsters look great, and the super villains and various Spider-Men are sharp, detailed, and well-animated. The locations within each dimension provide a great variety of ambience and visual styles, and the frame rate remains solid even with tons of enemies and huge bosses on the screen.
Not Much Dimension, but It's Got Personality!
Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions doesn't re-write any rules of super-hero gaming. Indeed, it streamlines the usual trappings of the genre to focus on combat and personality. It's true that the linear gameplay and old-school combat sensibilities don't put it on par with Arkham Asylum, but the game succeeds regardless. It's fun, fast-paced, and long enough to make it well worth checking out.


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Just when the budget was balanced, it was realized that last year one of the school buses had a wheel fall off, and the bust was incapacitated for three months.
Superintendent Jack Gaskins said it was a must to have a back-up bus, so a new bus was put in the budget at a cost of $92,000.
That expenditure put the budget at a deficit of $32,000, but trustees said they think they can make that up before finalizing a budget at their Aug. 28 meeting.
So far, the proposed expenditure budget, which will change, is almost $9 million, but the revenue side will have to be shored up to balance.
Trustees also heard minor changes in the various handbooks the district provides.
Those handbooks include faculty, student, band, cheerleading, activity fund, employee and athletic handbook.
For example, Coach Jason Herring said the only addition to the athletic handbook is a part on drugs.
"We will spend 15 minutes each week to get the truth out there about drugs," Herring said.
He said the 15 minutes includes lessons and videos, and each session would be conducted by a different coach.
"The kids respect coaches, and they listen. I think this will be very effective," he said.
Also, Gaskins said the Refugio Elementary School temporary buildings are in place, and AEP finished wiring them for electricity on July 30.
"By next Wednesday, all underground connections will be made," he said.
He also said litigation related to the foundation of the elementary school continued with depositions, a mediation was set for Sept. 2.
The school district's attorney in the case will address trustees in a closed session at their meeting Aug. 28.
Trustees also voted to maintain its $4,500 for a bachelor's degree over what is normally paid and $5,500 for a master's degree over what is normally paid, amounting to $54,000 more in the expenditure budget. The increase was because the state raised the minimum what a teacher can be paid.
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BSC's Michael Jones Chairs Advisory Council of Students to State College System
Michael Jones, a Bluefield State College accounting major, has been elected chairman of the Advisory Council of Students (ACS) to the State College System of West Virginia. A former resident of the McDowell County community of Isaban, Jones was elected to the post at the June 9 ACS meeting in Charleston.
As the ACS chair, Jones will hold a voting seat on the State College System Board of Directors. "I will get input from the ACS representatives at other Colleges in the State College System, and from Bluefield State, so I may represent the views of students on a statewide basis at Board meetings," he commented.
The 20-year old Jones is one of the youngest chairs in ACS history. ACS' major issues for the 1997-98 academic year include the availability of financial aid, maintaining lines of communication with state legislators, continuing improvements in campus access for student with disabilities, and improving awareness of ACS among students throughout the nine-college State College System.
A Princeton High School graduate, Jones sees the '97-'98 academic year as one filled with opportunity. "I'm excited about being in a position to serve the students of the state, bringing their views and priorities to the Board of Directors," he said.


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Monday Morning Quarterback
It has been quite some time since West Virginia University Mountaineer football fans have witnessed as inept a football team as we observed on Saturday. In 2001, West Virginia struggled to a 3-8 record, and frankly there is nothing we have seen through the first third of the 2013 season that tells us it will be much better this fall.
Ironically, the once maligned WVU defense has significantly improved. Despite the appearance of the humbling 37-0 pounding administered by Maryland, the defense actually was respectable. The Terps were held to 17 first downs, 330 total yards and committed two turnovers. Until the fourth quarter, the only Maryland touchdowns were scored after turnovers at the West Virginia 24 and 6 yard lines. Not a sensational performance by any means, but put that level of play of defense with the WVU offense in 2012, and we would have seen a lot more wins last season.
Unfortunately, this isn't the 2012 offense. Far from it. West Virginia were as many turnovers (6) as first downs (6). The Mountaineers were shutout for the first time in 12 years and gained only 175 total yards. The once prolific passing attack of Dana Holgorsen garnered all of 62 yards with but a single reception to a wide receiver all afternoon. New starting quarterback Ford Childress was totally ineffective. The running attack was punchless. Overall the offense was, well, hopeless.
One has to wonder where Coach Holgorsen and his staff can find answers. Presumably the best players are already out there starting, and past history tells us the scheme is sound.
Perhaps when we saw an offensive line that couldn't consistently control the line of scrimmage against the likes of William & Mary and Georgia State, it was a huge red flag.
Mountaineer fans understood that this team would slip after losing outstanding players on the offensive side of the ball, but no one could have foreseen how far this team apparently has fallen. Sure, they could still improve, if for no other reason than they couldn't get any worse. But a 37-point deficit to Maryland? That's a lot of ground to make up.
And it doesn't help to see a head coach discard his headset before the third quarter is even over. Not a good message to send.
Perhaps it could all be summed up by what my fellow Monday Morning Quarterback Oz Campbell once said many years ago: If your punter is your outstanding player, then you know you've had a long day.
So where do we Mountaineer fans go from here? Well, before we worry about how low we feel right now take a look at the schedule over the next several weeks: Oklahoma State, Baylor, Texas Tech, TCU, Kansas State, Texas. Not encouraging.
This Saturday: The sun came up this Monday morning and there will be another football game in Morgantown Saturday so time marches on. Big 12 conference play resumes as No. 11 Oklahoma State comes visiting for the first time. The Cowboys were off last week and let's hope they were watching the Mountaineers because if they were, some complacency might set in.
Or perhaps they will be a little flat playing in an early start for the first time this season. Or maybe we're just grasping at straws.
Oklahoma State 27, West Virginia 10.


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Governor Proposes Budget Investment for CSU
Governor Brown's 2013-2014 state budget proposal signals a renewed investment in higher education with the addition of $125.1 million in state funding for the CSU. It also reinstates $125 million that was cut from last year's budget.
"We appreciate the Governor's recognition that California will benefit from the investment of state funds into higher education," said CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White. "The proposed budget heads us in the right direction." More.
Cal State Online Launches First Program
The CSU's systemwide online initiative – Cal State Online – will launch a bachelor's degree completion program in business administration taught and administered by faculty at Cal State Fullerton. More.
Rose Float Puts Cal Poly in Spotlight
Since 1949, students at Cal Poly Pomona and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have teamed up to build a float for Pasadena's annual Rose Parade. Last week's parade marked the 51st time in 65 years the student-built float was recognized as one of the best. More.
CSU Archaeologists Help Preserve Past
A CSU Monterey Bay archaeology professor spearheaded a program to teach educators about the history of California's Missions.
An archaeologist from Sonoma State helped organize a volunteer effort that led to the discovery of 20 sites along California's coast that were never before seen by scientists. More.
CSU Campuses Among State's Safest
CSU campuses constitute 21 of the 46 colleges and universities with the highest safety ratings in California, according to StateUniversity.com's 2012 rankings. Seven CSUs are included in the top 20, with CSU San Marcos recognized as the safest four-year university in the state.
SDSU Confucius Institute Honored in Beijing
The Confucius Institute at San Diego State was recognized as one of eight model institutes in the world—an honor that includes a $1 million grant to grow and improve the program. More.
CSULB Gets U.S. Department of Defense Grant
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded $900,000 to CSU Long Beach in support of its Center for the Commercial Deployment of Transportation Technologies, a cutting-edge maritime and logistics research institution. More.
CSUN Explores Pathways to Success for Individuals with Autism
CSU Northridge has partnered with the Autism Society of Los Angeles to host a conference that will offer advice and support to parents of children with autism. More.
Humboldt State Builds on its Commitment to Sustainability
Humboldt State's Sustainability Office recently launched two programs to help students, faculty and staff reduce their carbon footprint. More.
Middle Schoolers Boost Math Skills at CSUMB
For the third year, CSU Monterey Bay hosted an Algebra Academy for local middle schoolers over the winter break. More.


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Special Agent Christopher Deedy said his training taught him to drink responsibly: no more than one drink per hour he told jurors on Tuesday.
He said by 2 a.m. Nov. 5, 2011, he'd had about four beers in a five hour period.
He said he immediately noticed when a loud, boisterous Kollin Elderts walked in to a Waikiki McDonald's.
Deedy said Elderts started harassing and swearing at a customer, before Deedy decided to step in.
Deedy said the moment Kollin Elderts walked into the Waikiki McDonalds, Elderts was loud and boisterous, before he said Elderts and his friend Shane Medeiros began bulling customer Michel Perrine.
Then Deedy said, the two started accusing Perrine of "staring them down."
"When I addressed Mr. Elderts and then heard more threatening language addressing Mr. Perrine, it was now coming from two directions. So, I turned to Mr. Perrine and asked him if he was OK, but he was just staring off into space," said Deedy.
"As Mr. Perrine sat down, Elderts said something to Perrine like what the F is your problem? You wanna beef?" said Deedy.
That's when Deedy said he walked over to Elderts seated at a table and injected himself into the situation.
"I said to him something like nobody wants to fight here. Prior to reaching for my credits, Elderts said 'I'm gonna F you up.' At that point my mind was that it (things) were already in motion and it may escalate to a level of force here," said Deedy.
"So, I identified myself verbally. I told him I was a cop and that he could be arrested and I reached back and opened up my (law enforcement credentials) and displayed them to him," he said.
But it was move Deedy says angered Elderts.
"When opened my credentials I looked up Medeiros who was staring right down at them, and Elderts responded with you won't arrest me. You gotta gun? What you gonna shoot me? So F-ing shoot me," he said.
It's a threat he said his training taught him to respond to and a situation he was now committed to.
"Why not run out the door to avoid any further contact with Mr. Elderts?" said attorney Brook Hart.
"For me, seeing a volatile individual, as a law enforcement officer, to simply walk away, would be totally irresponsible for me," said Deedy.
But it would be a situation that would continue to escalate.
Deedy said it was Elderts who then moved forward, with one customer stepping between them, before Deedy said he deployed a thrust kick, a common move taught in training, as a way to avoid a verbal fight from turning into a physical one.
"The way he was telling me I was going to need my gun, gonna get me first, go ahead and shoot him, touching his waist band, a reasonable officer would believe this person had the intent, the ability, and the means to do serious injury," he said.
Earlier in the trial, another special agent testified that he warned Deedy to watch out for the term 'haole' as a negative or racial term.
They were both in Hawaii to work the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC.
Deedy said that conversation did not inspire him to carry his gun.
He said he would have carried it anyway, since he considered himself "on call" that night.


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Phillies Honor Military With Offensive Fireworks
Memorial Day was a truly awesome celebration as the Phillies bat's lit up the night sky, sending balls flying out of the park and scorched down the lines for extra base hits. Utley led the massive 20 to 5 pounding and total KO of the Rockies, with a career high 6 RBI's, going 3 for 6 including a home run, 2 singles, and a stolen base. And as always, he looked GOOD doing it. I'd imagine he felt a bit like celebrating after the game…maybe like skipping joyfully through a field of flowers?
Ok, so I took some liberty on the flower part, but it was fun :o) As for the rest of the gang, Pedro Feliz with 4 hits? Wow! Coste and Taguchi with 3 apiece; Dobbs in his short appearance goes 1 for 2; Bruntlett 1 for 1. And if they weren't getting the hits, they were getting the walks! Howard and Victorino racked up 5 between them. The only quiet night really was Pat Burrell, with just 1 walk and no hits…poor guy :o( So, now if you are Adam Eaton, you have to be wondering, hey, where is this offensive when I'M pitching? Let's hope they saved some for the next few games…
The extra bonus here is that they really wore out the Rockies bullpen. Hopefully, they'll be nice and tired for our next 2 games… And, we did not use ANY of our guys once again, thanks to the man who loves to take out the garbage for us, Clay "The Trash Man" Condrey. As I said before, it's a dirty job, but someone has to do it. Keep eating up those useless innings for us Clay! Can't wait to see what happens tonight…Go Phillies!
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You will not believe this, by while I was watching the game with my brother, I made two observations. 1: When the count got to 2-2 on Utley, I told him "I think Chase is going to strike out. I would prefer that he make me eat my words, but I think he's going to strike out." Next moment, boom, three run home run. We're both sitting there in shock, before we start with the high fives, and me saying, "I have never been happier to eat my words. And then when Ryan came up and got his single, I'd told him before than that someone was going tp pay for keeping him quiet, and so they did with his two runs single.
Now on the flowers in front of Utley: Stop it, stop it, else I'm going to die laughing!!!!
I'm thinking Kyle is alrady asking the guys for some runs support for tonight's.
Ooops, meant tonight's game. Silly me.


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Diversity and cross-cultural issues in Niger
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|In fulfilling the Peace Corps' mandate to share the face of America with their host countries, Peace Corps is making special efforts to see that all of America's richness is reflected in the Volunteer corps. More Americans of color are serving in today's Peace Corps than at any time in recent years. Differences in race, ethnic background, age, religion, and sexual orientation are expected and welcomed among our Volunteers. Part of the Peace Corps' mission is to help dispel any notion that Americans are all of one origin or race and to establish that each of us is as thoroughly American as the other despite our many differences.
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In fulfilling the Peace Corps' mandate to share the face of America with our host countries, we are making special efforts to see that all of America's richness is reflected in the Volunteer corps. More Americans of color are serving in today's Peace Corps than at any time in recent years. Differences in race, ethnic background, age, religion, and sexual orientation are expected and welcomed among our Volunteers. Part of the Peace Corps' mission is to help dispel any notion that Americans are all of one origin or race and to establish that each of us is as thoroughly American as the other despite our many differences.
Our diversity helps us accomplish that goal. In other ways, however, our diversity poses challenges. In Niger, as in other Peace Corps host countries, Volunteers' behavior, lifestyle, background, and beliefs are judged in a cultural context very different from their own. Certain personal perspectives or characteristics commonly accepted in the United States may be quite uncommon, unacceptable, or even repressed in Niger.
Outside of Niger's capital, residents of rural communities have had relatively little direct exposure to other cultures, races, religions, and lifestyles. What people view as typical American behavior or norms may be a misconception, such as the perception that all Americans are rich and have blond hair and blue eyes. The people of Niger are justly known for their generous hospitality to foreigners; however, members of the community in which you will live may display a range of reactions to cultural differences that you present.
To ease the transition and adapt to life in Niger, you may need to make some temporary, yet fundamental compromises in how you present yourself as an American and as an individual. For example, female trainees and Volunteers may not be able to exercise the independence available to them in the United States; political discussions need to be handled with great care; and some of your personal beliefs may best remain undisclosed. You will need to develop techniques and personal strategies for coping with these and other limitations. The Peace Corps staff will lead diversity and sensitivity discussions during pre-service training and will be on call to provide support, but the challenge ultimately will be your own.
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Overview of Diversity in Niger
The Peace Corps staff in Niger recognizes adjustment issues that come with diversity and will endeavor to provide support and guidance. During pre-service training, several sessions will be held to discuss diversity and coping mechanisms. We look forward to having male and female Volunteers from a variety of races, ethnic groups, ages, religions, and sexual orientations, and hope that you will become part of a diverse group of Americans who take pride in supporting one another and demonstrating the richness of American culture.
A challenge for Volunteers from groups with less representation in the Peace Corps may be the lack of a common background with other Volunteers in Niger.
Currently, the group of Volunteers in Niger is fairly homogenous: relatively young (mostly between 22 and 30) and largely Caucasian and middle class. Volunteers who have expressed a need for special support include those who are older than the majority, those who belong to minority ethnic groups, and those who are homosexual. If you are in such a category, you should come prepared to cope with being possibly the only senior, African American, Native American, Hispanic American, Asian American, Jew, gay, or lesbian in your training group or in the country.
What Might a Volunteer Face?
Possible Issues for Female Volunteers
Women's roles are very distinct in Nigerien culture. Women are charged with caring for the family and work long, hard hours to prepare food, obtain water, and rear children. In addition, women do not enjoy the same level of equality as most women in the United States do. Few are educated—only 8 percent of women in Niger are literate—and very few hold responsible positions in government or other organizations. Many men have several wives. In strict Muslim households, especially in the eastern part of the country, women are sometimes cloistered (i.e., required to stay in their homes unless accompanied by their husband). Certain physically challenging tasks, including pounding millet and drawing water, are considered exclusively women's work and are not done by men. These cultural practices can be shocking to some Volunteers. However, almost all find that they can work successfully with both women and men in Niger.
Female Volunteers have much more freedom than Nigerien women and are not expected to adhere strictly to gender roles. This provides them with a unique perspective on Nigerien life. As foreign women, they are allowed to participate in both male and female activities, whereas male Volunteers are limited to socializing only with other men. This does not mean, however, that female Volunteers are entirely free of expected gender roles. Although a female Volunteer is more accepted by men, she is still a woman and therefore considered different. For example, female Volunteers must keep their knees covered, with either long skirts or baggy pants.
Nigerien women usually marry between the ages of 13 and 18, unless they reside in cities. As a single woman living alone in a community, you may be approached by men who wish to court or date you. But there is less need for concern regarding sexual harassment or assault in Niger than in some other countries. Nigerien culture greatly minimizes physical contact because of the influence of Islam, and the chief of a village will look out for a female as he would a daughter. Nevertheless, it is important to keep your relations as platonic as possible to ensure good working relationships with people in your community.
Possible Issues for Volunteers of Color
People of color may confront special challenges in Niger. One of the most common is being mistaken for someone from your race's or ethnic group's country of origin. Along with this, Nigeriens may not believe that you are a U.S. citizen, as the majority of people from the United States they have seen or heard about are of European descent.
African-American Volunteers have found that being black in Africa has advantages as well as challenges. You may be more easily accepted by your community, since you are not visibly different and thereby blend in more. However, villagers' expectations may be higher because of your race. They may expect you to be more like them and not afford you the same allowances in language learning and cultural adaptation that they grant to your white peers. In public places, you may be taken for Nigerien and thus expected to conform to cultural norms, such as the Muslim dress code for women. Some African-American Volunteers have struggled with being told by their villagers that they are not truly black.
There is a support system among Volunteers to help you adjust to similar issues in Niger.
Possible Issues for Senior Volunteers
There are and have been Volunteers over age 40 in Niger. The Peace Corps welcomes the experience and special skills of older Volunteers. Like other Volunteers, you should be prepared for the harsh climate and basic living conditions, and need to take special care of your health because of the lack of medical facilities in Nigerien villages. Because there are so few older Volunteers in Niger, you may find yourself missing the company of people of similar age.
Possible Issues for Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Volunteers
Nigerien culture has been described as homophobic, and gay, lesbian, and bisexual Volunteers may find it difficult to serve here. Because of the negative attitudes regarding homosexuality, it would very difficult to maintain a positive working relationship with villagers and be open about your sexual orientation. You are likely to find a support system within the Volunteer group, but you are unlikely to be able to be open outside that circle.
See also: Articles about Niger on the National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Peace Corps Alumni Association website at http://www.lgbrpcv.org/articles.htm
Possible Religious Issues for Volunteers
Islam is the predominant cultural influence in Niger. It arrived beginning in the 12th century, and more than 90 percent of the population are practicing Muslims. Although there are a few militant Islamic groups in the country, the government has been able to prevent incidents of violence. The government is officially secular, and other religions are well tolerated. There are some 400 Christian missionaries in the country, most of them Americans. Volunteers are free to practice their own religion in Niger as long as they do not engage in proselytizing. Note, however, that there are no Christian churches outside major towns.
Nigeriens may inquire about your religion out of curiosity or try to influence you to become Muslim. However, this is not so much because they object to other religions as because they are concerned (like those of many religions) for your afterlife, as they believe one cannot go to heaven unless one practices the "right" religion.
Possible Issues for Volunteers With Disabilities
As a disabled Volunteer in Niger, you may find that you face a special set of challenges. In Niger, as in other parts of the world, some people hold prejudicial attitudes toward individuals with disabilities and may discriminate against them. And there is very little of the infrastructure to accommodate individuals with disabilities that has been developed in the United States.
The Peace Corps program in Niger focuses on rural villages and small towns, which means it would be extraordinarily difficult, as well as unsafe, for anyone with a serious physical handicap to live in rural Niger. Even in Niamey and regional capitals, there are no public accommodations for people with disabilities.
That being said, as part of the medical clearance process, the Peace Corps Office of Medical Services determined that you were physically and emotionally capable, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform a full tour of Volunteer service in Niger without unreasonable risk of harm to yourself or interruption of your service. The Peace Corps/Niger staff will work with disabled Volunteers to make reasonable accommodations for them in their training, housing, job sites, or in other areas to enable them to serve safely and effectively.


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If you are familiar in using the internet, then for sure you are already exposed to the different articles that discuss various health plans. However, when it comes to maintaining a healthy body, all you need to do is to follow the balance diet. Some of the important factors that could also help you are regular exercise and eating the right foods. By doing the mentioned things, it will help you achieve your ideal weight and improve your overall health. Moreover, it is unfortunate that there are lots of people who are having a hard time taking care of their bodies. Most people have the tendency to indulge in eating unhealthy foods instead following the balance and right diet.
According to some studies, one reason why lots of people are not able to follow the right and balance diet is because of their failure to control their cravings to sweet foods. It cannot be denied that there are many individuals who love eating sweet desserts that contain lots of calories. As you can see, eating foods that are high in calories are not beneficial to your health as they do not contain any of the essential nutrients that your body truly needs.
According to some health experts, the best diet plan that you should follow is the one that follows the food pyramid. This is true since your body should be provided the complex combinations of the essential vitamins and minerals that could be found in the food pyramid. Your body needs to eat the right foods in order to maintain the normal function of its internal organs. Your body should be taking enough nutrients and not fats that will make you grow bigger. Although fats have important role for your body, keep in mind that too much of it will cause problems. Excess fats inside your body will soon clog the arteries of your heart and prevents your heart from doing its function. This will also affect the functions of your brain as it will not receive enough supply of blood, which is pumped by your heart to the blood stream.
After informing you the best diet plan to follow, it is now up to you to make the necessary actions. Keep in mind that you need to be extra careful in believing and buying every weight loss product that is sold in market. Make sure to conduct your own research about the products that your friends are referring to you. You can also visit some sites or the agencies that deal with the different diet programs that are found in the market today.


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Bobby Thomson hits the "shot heard 'round the world," Woody Guthrie passes away, Germany comes together, and O.J. Simpson is found not guilty, all on this day.
1962: The Sigma 7 spacecraft is launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with astronaut Wally Schirra aboard, for a six-orbit, nine-hour flight as part of NASA's Mercury program. The mission, America's fifth manned space mission, set a new record for the longest U.S. manned orbital flight, although it was well behind the several-day record set by the Soviet Vostok 3 earlier in the year.


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Does it matter? They were real bikes I presume? Why would saying it was filmed in 2006 make any odds? They were still riding around like maniacs, people could still have been injured.
Or should they have not mentioned that cycles driven recklessly can also be very dangerous?
Last week, two blokes killed themselves driving down the M1 at 140pmh. Would a report that put this forward as typical behaviour be fair?


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Boston Logan has newsstands in each terminal that sell a variety of sundries and souvenir merchandise. We have many familiar retailers like Brookstone, Duty Free stores, and unique specialty shops with gifts you won't find anywhere else.
Art exhibits, children's play areas and Logan's spa make waiting at the airport a more positive experience.
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Celebrate the end of the weekend with all these great things to do!
7:30am: The Rockin' Roadrunner Run/Walk Challenge at Lion's Field (1440 N. Brea Blvd.) is a challenging obstacle course with ropes, tires and tunnels created by Rolling Hills Elementary. The cost is $30, Team fee $10 per person min. 5 people per team, kid's fun run $10 and all proceeds will fund Rolling Hills Elementary physical education and library service programs.
9am-1pm: Build your own omelette (up to 20 items) at Roscoe's Famous Deli in the SOCO District of downtown Fullerton.
9am-2pm: Big's Bar & Grill has all you can eat Brunch with regular drink purchase for $9.99, or for $15.99 with bottomless mimosas. Drink specials include $4.50 large domestics, $5 bloody marys, and $12 bucket of beer – 5 bottles domestic per bucket.
9am-2pm: For under $20 you can enjoy brunch at Matador Cantina for breakfast classics with a Mexican-cuisine twist (omelettes, Huevos Rancheros, Mexican Breakfast Pizza and more). Drink specials include $8 Bottomless Champagne or Mimosas and $5 Bloody Marys, Greyhounds and Screwdrivers.
10am: Join local Tito Branca for yoga in the park this Sunday at Hillcrest Park at the stage area above the parking lot at the corner of E. Valley View & Lemon. Questions email yogainthapark@ gmail.com or call/text (626) 757-2016.
10am-2pm: Join Cantina Lounge for LIVE SUNDAY for $15.99 Brunch and $4.99 All You Can Drink Mimosas and then live bands from 1-4pm. This week hear The Chris Anderson Group.
10am-2pm: Chomp sushi in Fullerton has Champagne & Punch Family Brunch for $24.95 adults and $12.95 children. They have eggs, pancakes, omelettes, breakfast burritos and more.
10am-3pm: Sunday Funday at Slidebar means you can take the family for an all you can eat $25 Brunch & Bottomless Mimosas, kids 1/2 price!
10am-4pm: The Clearance Sale in The Potting Shed at the Fullerton Arboretum is open this weekend. No charge for admission and clearance sales apply to plants only.
11am-1pm; Join Go Country 105 for their first training walk at Slidebar. The team will be there with Ashley Paige, the Go Country Street Team and Don Francisco will be serving coffee from the mobile coffee unit!
11am-4pm: Joshua Christopher Salon will host a charity CUT-O-THON for The Fullerton Technology Foundation supporting Fullerton School District. Enjoy food, drinks, music, haircuts, and great vibes. 100% of profits will be donated, services: Haircuts $25, Blow Dry/Style $20, Deep Conditioning $10. No appointment necessary. First come first serve.
11am-6pm: Hair of the Dog Sunday at House of Eden treats you to $2 Bloody Marys and $2 Mimosas with the only topless girls in town.
11:30am-10pm: Sangria Sunday at Lizarran means you can buy 1 pitcher of Sangria and get the 2nd free in downtown Fullerton.
12pm: Cal State Fullerton Softball plays a doubleheader vs. Cal State Bakersfield at Anderson Family Field. Admission is Adults: $7, Seniors and Youths: $5.
12-4pm: For $16.99/person you can head to AMF Carter Lanes for 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental and All You Can Eat Pizza! (cheese or pepperoni, served by the slice). No other coupons can be accepted and there's a minimum of 3 bowlers per lane.
12-4pm: The Pint House has Sunday Lunch Specials for $7.95 and $8.95 including drinks.
12pm-2am: The Weekly Tastings at The Twisted Vine in downtown Fullerton (run through Wednesday) include Flight 1: Salvestrin – St. Helena, Ca, $20 for a 2oz pour of 3 wines, Flight 2: Ceago – Lake County, Ca, $15 for a 3oz pour of 3 wines, AND Flight 3: Create Your Own Beer Flight for $12 with a 5oz. pour of three beers from the following list, Blanche de Bruxelles – White Beer, The Bruery – Saison de Lente, The Lost Abbey – Ten Commandments, Avery – Dugana IPA, or Port Brewing – Old Viscosity.
1pm: Chris Anderson Group will play Cantina Lounge for Live Sundays.
1-4pm: Hear Dixieland Jazz with The Golden Eagles at Steamers Jazz Club & Cafe.
1-5pm: Enjoy Sunday Funday at Bourbon Street with the Crawfish Boil Big Easy Style for $15, and $2 Bloody Marys and mimosas, with live entertainment. Happy hour is 4-7pm with $4 well drinks, domestic draft beer and house wine, plus a Sunday-only $4 Hurricane special! Breakfast is served until 2pm, and the entire menu (lunch and dinner) is available at noon.
1-5pm: The Quartermania Fundraiser at the Holiday Inn & Suites – Royal Ballroom (2932 E. Nutwood Ave.) will benefit the 8th Grade Washington, DC trip for Fisler School in Fullerton. Bring quarters to bid on more than 70 items, there will also be raffles and a 50/50 drawing. Auction begins promptly at 2pm. Arrive early to check in, get a paddle & grab a seat and meet vendors who are donating time and products for this event.
1-5pm: If you stay at House of Eden till 1pm you'll get to be a part of Photo Shoot Sundays where you can watch, direct & join the Eden girls during a photo shoot.
1-5pm: Pursuit Cyclery Presents: The Spring GoldSprint Series at I Got Cha Pizza in downtown Fullerton. They'll be running some FREE races during registration, with some lovely prizes: food, drinks, bike stuff, life stuff. You don't have to be 21 for the food, but if you want the drinks, bring your ID! Registration starts at 1pm and the tournament will begin at 2:30pm. Cost is $6 and includes a slice of pizza. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for each tournament.
2pm: 365 Days is $10 at Cal State Fullerton Hallberg Theatre, a gut-wrenching chamber theatre piece, which follows the harrowing, actual experiences of Ronald J. Glasser, during his time as a medic overseas, in the Vietnam conflict.
2pm: Footloose: The Musical is presented at Cal State Fullerton's Little Theater for $20.
2pm: STAGES Theatre presents Twelfth Night – A Bold New Staging of Shakespeare's rollicking comedy – for $20, $17 for students and seniors.
2-4pm: The Heritage House Weekend Tours continue this weekend at the Fullerton Arboretum. Reservations not required; tours free however voluntary donations of $2/person are encouraged to help support the Heritage House.
2-6pm: Fullerton Community Nursery School (2050 Youth Way) will host their Family Fun Day intended for families with young children who are interested in experiencing the school, meeting teachers and having fun with crafts, games, music, food, and prizes. All ages of children are welcome.
3-5:30pm: The Tropical Shave Ice truck will be in downtown Fullerton serving tasty treats.
3:30pm: Fullerton Friends of Music presents a free concert by the Henschel Quartet for the 5th and final concert of their season at Sunny Hills Performing Arts Center (1501 Warburton Way).
4pm: The Maverick Theater presents their production of The Wedding Singer, for $20 and suitable for ages 13+.
4pm: Southern Fried Sundays at Slidebar starts, you'll get half off wells, drafts and select appetizers and hear Double Wide perform.
4-7pm: Find out who has weekend Happy Hour specials in Fullerton with our HH page.
5pm: Julius Caesar is presented by STAGES Theatre for $10/$12.
5-9pm: Roscoe's Famous Deli invites you to hear the Voodudes play live.
5-10pm: Salon & Service Industry Night at Commonwealth Lounge in downtown Fullerton serves those in the Salon & Service industry to 1/2 off the entire dinner menu. (Dine with up to 3 non-industry guests with proof of employment.)
5:30pm: The Cellar helps the Japanese relief effort (last night tonight!) with a 4-course Japanese theme prix fixe dinner of which $10 of every meal benefits the American Red Cross Japanese Relief Effort. Executive Chef Sean Nemetz has crafted the $45 per person menu that includes: Seared sushi grade tuna under saffron risotto and finished by a Sriracha mango buerre blanc, Lemongrass consommé with sea urchin roe resting on a potato nest, Grilled Korabuta pork chop with wasabi potato puree and a sweet chili cream sauce and Green tea crème brûlée with honey-ginger Chantilly. Space is limited and reservations are recommended by calling (714) 525-5682.
5:30-9pm: The Cal State Fullerton Association of Chinese Students presents Wong Fu Productions in the Titan Student Union Pavilion, for $20 (to support the ACS). They will be speaking about their experience in the industry and screen new/unreleased work. (Parking in the TSU structure is free on weekends.)
7pm: As You Like It continues the Hunger Artists tradition of presenting modern, relevant Shakespeare productions. General admission is $18, $15 for students/seniors with ID.
8-10pm: Get $3 well drinks & $3 domestic beers at 2J's Lounge for Power Hour.
8-11pm: Xtreme Bowling at AMF Carter Lanes let's you head out tonight with friends (3 person minimum) for an even better deal for fun bowling in the dark! For $12.50 you'll get 2 hours of bowling & shoe rental with Xtreme lighting, sound & fun!
8pm-1am: The New Jazz Jam at Steamers Jazz Club & Cafe invites local musicians and singers of all levels to join a core trio of Evan Stone, Roger Shew and Matt Politano up on stage for $2. Drink specials include $4 well drinks and $5 martinis (jam only).
9pm-1am: You're probably better than Rebecca Black… try out karaoke in Fullerton, find out where with out guide.
9:30pm-1am: Cocinando Presents MUSICA DE ALMA – Live World Music featuring Resident DJ CONCISE and Umo Verde at Commonwealth Lounge, free.
10:30pm: The Continental Room will host their Sundays in March resident punk band Chicken or Fish who will also host guest bands Canyons, Cum Stain, and Tony Johnson and the Shapeshifters.
11pm-1am: Happy Hour at Stubrik's late night is a dollar off draft beers and well drinks.


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Recovery Act in the Region
The National Capital Region (NCR) received $1.2 billion through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The projects include the modernization of six buildings and the construction of a new facility.
The modernizations and new construction reflect GSA's commitment to innovation, preservation, and sustainability. These advancements will increase energy efficiency, improve overall building safety, and provide the technical advancements needed to increase workplace effectiveness.
NCR's featured regional American Recovery and Reinvestment Act projects include:
- 1800 F Street - Phase I Modernization
- Lafayette Building - Phase I Modernization
- Mary E. Switzer Building Modernization
- Department of the Interior Wing 2, Phase 5 - Modernization
- Department of Commerce Herbert C. Hoover Building Modernization
- Harry S. Truman Building Modernization
- Department of Homeland Security Consolidation and Development of St. Elizabeth's Campus
Please visit the Recovery Act: Federal Buildings Fund Investments page to learn how GSA is spending these crucial funds.


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Report: Smart meter radiation within rulesBy WILSON RING
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Mark Delbeck, of the Burlington Electric Department, checks the frequency of a newly installed smart meter in Burlington last year. A new report has concluded that exposure to radiation from the tested smart meters will comply with the FCC exposure rules by a wide margin.MONTPELIER A report commissioned by the Legislature on the potential threat to human health posed by smart meters, the devices used by electric utilities to measure power consumption and ultimately save energy, says the devices emit only a small fraction of the maximum exposure levels set by the Federal Communications Commission.
The maximum peak radiofrequency level measured one foot from a meter was 3.9 percent of the FCCs top exposure limit, said the Department of Public Service, which hired the Washington state company that prepared the report.
The smart meter exposure was comparable to 1 percent of the radiofrequency exposure level for a cordless phone, 6.5 percent for a microwave oven and 10.5 percent for a cellphone.
It is concluded that any potential exposure to the investigated smart meters will comply with the FCC exposure rules by a wide margin, said the report, which was released Wednesday.
The conclusions of the report were based on results of lab testing and field measurements from smart meters being used by Green Mountain Power and the Burlington Electric Department.
GMP spokeswoman Dorothy Schnure said the new smart meters, and other technological improvements, would bolster reliability and help the utility offer more cost-effective service to its customers.
The results of this study confirmed what we already believed: Smart meters are safe for our customers, she said.
But Vermonters for a Clean Environment, which describes itself as an environmental advocacy group that works to ensure citizens have a voice in the regulatory process, said the study was flawed.
Our concerns have to do with the need to accurately assess the emissions from the wireless smart meters, said Matt Levin, the groups outreach and development director. While I have not read the report in detail, based on our conversations with department staff and the consultants who performed the report, we do not believe the testing was accurate or done in an unbiased, independent manner.
A number of Vermont utilities are installing smart meters in place of traditional meters that had to be regularly read by someone to determine a customers power consumption. Smart meters allow two-way communication between the customer and the utility, in many cases by two-way radio.
The meters could make it possible to allow electricity prices to vary at different times of the day, which could encourage consumers to use power-hungry appliances such as dishwashers and clothes dryers at night when demand, and the price, is lower.
But some fear the meters could have unintended health effects because of human exposure to radiofrequency levels from the meters.
The group Vermonters for a Clean Environment has been skeptical of smart meter technology. No one from the organization responded Wednesday to a request for comment about the new report.
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An 8-year-old boy stumbled across something both disgusting and lucrative while strolling the beach in his native Great Britain.
Charlie Naysmith discovered an unknown object that looked like a yellowish beige rock with a waxy finish, according to the Daily Echo newspaper. The "rock" turned out not to be a rock at all, but instead, a piece of ambergris, a substance expelled by sperm whales. Ambergris is actually in demand with perfume makers as it helps prolong the scent of perfume, which is why a pound of it sells for as much as $10,000.
Naysmith's piece of cetacean upchuck has been estimated to be worth as much as $63,000, but, according to his dad, Alex Naysmith, they are still researching the product.


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Ketogenic diet does not "beat chemo for almost all cancers"
One of the difficult things about science-based medicine is determining what is and isn't quackery. While it is quite obvious that modalities such as homeopathy, acupuncture, reflexology, craniosacral therapy, Hulda Clark's "zapper," the Gerson therapy and Gonzalez protocol for cancer, and reiki (not to mention every other "energy healing" therapy) are the rankest quackery, there are lots of treatments that are harder to classify. Much of the time, these treatments that seemingly fall into a "gray area" are treatments that have shown promise in animals but have never been tested rigorously in humans or are based on scientific principles that sound reasonable but, again, have never been tested rigorously in humans. (Are you sensing a pattern here yet?) Often these therapies are promoted by true believers whose enthusiasm greatly outstrips the evidence base for their preferred treatment. Lately, I've been seeing just such a therapy being promoted around the usual social media sources, such as Facebook, Twitter, and the like. I've been meaning to write about it for a bit, but, as is so often the case with my Dug the Dog nature—squirrel!—other topics caught my attention.
I'm referring to a diet called the ketogenic diet, and an article that's been making the rounds since last week entitled "Ketogenic diet beats chemo for almost all cancers, says Dr. Thomas Seyfried." Of course, when I see a claim such as that, my first reaction is, "Show me the evidence." My second reaction is, "Who is this guy?" Well, Dr. Seyfried is a professor of biology at Boston College, who's pretty well published. He's also working in a field that has gained new respectability over the last five to ten years, namely cancer metabolism, mainly thanks to a rediscovery of what Otto Warburg discovered over 80 years ago. What Warburg discovered was that many tumors rely on glycolysis for their energy even in environments with adequate oxygen for oxidative phosphorylation, which generates the bulk of the chemical energy used by cells. I described this phenomenon in more detail in a post I did four years ago about a drug that looks as though its anticancer properties come from its ability to reverse the Warburg effect. (more…)
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We are pleased to announce the ASL SoundLab NeuroVision preset pack for Harmor and Arksun free soundset. Introductory offer:
1. Neurovision for $29 (regularly $46)
2. If you need Harmor too we have bundled it Harmor & Neurovision for $178 (regularly $195).
Offers end November 30.
- 101 presets: Each sound has selected performance parameters assigned to the XYZ pad for ultimate control.
- Sounds are split into categories: 20 Modulated, 37 Manual, 10 Effects, 20 One Shot Bass, 7 Atmospheres & 7 Pads..
The 'Manual' category presets are intended to have XY parameters automated to create motion and variation. 'Modulated' are internally automated.
Users that don't own FL but have the 'VSTi version of Harmor', need to download, install and run the Image-Line Download Manager to download and install this pack and the Arksun pack. A future update to the VSTi of Harmor will include a link to directly open the download manager from its UI.
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Nick Adenhart is the scheduled starting pitcher for today's Angels game telecast on MLB Network.
Angels fans in Southern California have been frustrated by the absence of spring training games telecast locally.
If your cable TV system has MLB Network, today's exhibition game against Cleveland is telecast at 1 PM PDT. According to the spring training schedule, MLB Network will also telecast the March 28 game against Seattle and the March 31 game against the Cubs.
The "season finale" of the FutureAngels.com Minor League Game of the Week is now online at the FutureAngels.com web site. It's the Texas League championship game last September 15, the Arkansas Travelers against the Frisco RoughRiders. Neftali Feliz, the Texas Rangers' ace pitching prospect, was the starting pitcher for Frisco. The Minor League Game of the Week will return after the World Series.
The Angels' 20-4 start this spring is certainly unprecedented in organizational history, but whether it means anything remains to be seen. I've always paid more attention to what happens in the last two weeks of spring training, when players are mostly in shape and the prospects have returned to minor league camp.
I'm more concerned about the wounded wings — John Lackey, Ervin Santana and Kelvim Escobar. It seems likely we'll see Santana and Escobar making rehab starts with Rancho Cucamonga next month. Lackey is suffering from elbow tightness; it's too soon to tell how this will affect his status come Opening Day.
I'm still of the opinion that the Angels should package some talent before the season begins to acquire an experienced back-of-the-rotation starter. If everyone is healthy, a rotation of those three plus Jered Weaver and Joe Saunders is one of the best in baseball. But it's likely not everyone will remain healthy.
MLB.com reports that Mike Napoli will catch tomorrow's game, which suggests he'll be able to start the season as at least the #2 catcher behind Jeff Mathis. That would return Bobby Wilson and Ryan Budde to Salt Lake to begin the year.
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"I'm still of the opinion that the Angels should package some talent before the season begins to acquire an experienced back-of-the-rotation starter."
Doesn't this fly in the face of everything you cry about 'other' fans wanting from time to time? Or is it okay in this instance because it is something you want?
They clearly have plenty of talented young arms – the same arms you never want to see traded – but you seem to be saying they aren't good enough to fill out the back of the rotation because they aren't experienced.
If they're good enough, pitch 'em. What a waste of time and money to go out and trade for or sign a Garland-type rotation filler.


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Miranda Lambert, who turns 33 on Thursday, is just one of the many hot country divas who have added some sizzle to country music. Take a look at Lambert and some of her fellow female country stars.
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The carcasses of a family of elephants have been found in a wildlife reserve in Kenya - the victims of the worst massacre on record by ivory poachers there. NBC News' Rohit Kachroo reports.
TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK, Kenya -- The bodies of five elephants lie under the shade of the trees – their giant ears flapping in the wind, but their majestic bodies totally still.
It is a gruesome sight in this, one of Kenya's oldest, largest and most stunningly beautiful national parks.
As our helicopter circles the scene, we glimpse two other elephants nearby: A mother lying dead next to a baby calf - her daughter. The bodies of another three siblings sit in the baking heat. Other corpses are slumped across several acres of parkland.
In total, there are 12 slain elephants – a family, murdered on Saturday in Kenya's bloodiest attack by poachers on record.
The spot is so remote – inaccessible by road vehicles – that it was only possible for us to reach them by the air. And yet, the poachers are thought to have trekked for days – maybe weeks – through the dense bushes with the intention of killing the family for their horns. It is, perhaps, an indication of the poachers' determination, and the sophistication of their planning.
Armed with guns and axes, the 15-strong gang struck during the day. They shot the animals one by one before sawing off their tusks. Park rangers chased their footprints for 10 miles into the bush, but the trail vanished. Investigators believe that they may have dumped the tusks in the park to collect later, before splitting up and disappearing into the woods.
Wilson Korir, who leads the military-style defense force tasked with protecting the park from poachers, said: "These guys [the gang of poachers] are now looking for some crude transport like the use of a donkey to be able to transfer the tusks to the nearest center where they can ferry it using a vehicle."
"We have a lot of covert operations going on outside. We have positioned a platoon of rangers outside there just to wait and see. If they appear they will pounce and arrest."
Accompanied by rangers, we leave our helicopter and walk towards the spot where some of the bodies lie. We are all struck by the stench of the corpses, as flies swarm and maggots eat away at them. The face of each of the animals is badly severed – it is clear where the poachers' axes have struck.
From the position of the elephants, investigators suspect that there was a stampede as the animals tried -- and failed -- to race away.
It is grim evidence of a growing problem for Kenya. According to the country's Prime Minister Raila Odinga, 360 elephants were killed in Kenya last year – almost one a day – up from 289 in 2011.
Demand comes from the growing middle class in China, where ground tusk is said to have medicinal value, and ivory is still desirable in jewelry and home decorations. A pound of illegal ivory can fetch around $1,000.
"The dynamics of poaching are taking a different angle altogether because there is a lot of demand for ivory from outside," Korir said.
"But in the history of Tsavo National Park this is the worst."
He welcomes promises of greater investment in wildlife security, and calls by world leaders for a global campaign against trafficking. But his priority now is to find the poachers behind Saturday's attack.
"The message is clear. They come (back) into the national park at their own peril. The rangers are there and waiting for them. They come and they will be eliminated.
"These are dangerous gangs. They carry firearms. There are no two ways about it – fire for fire. So let them come. We are equally prepared. We are waiting."
Wildlife activists are calling for Interpol and the World Customs Association to work together to crackdown on the trade in ivory, issuing heavier penalties for those caught illegally dealing. Poaching has increased recently, fueled by a demand in Asia for jewelry and ornaments. ITV's Paul Davies reports.
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Rhino slaughter in South Africa sets savage pace
Hunted for horns worth more than gold, S. Africa's rhinos face worst year on record
Kenya Wildlife Services step up collaring efforts in wake of increased poaching


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Got my ticket in for all the bad var I got. Let's see if this gets resolved. Contacted the Jintani rep here and he seemed to point me in the right direction
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good luck. they told me that their orals were 100% quality and didnt replace my orals.
Well Jin is looking into my tab orders now. Will update when I get another response
Jin is shipping out new tabs to me
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I had var from another source that was fully legit and the price was close to the same so my fingers are crossed
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Even though Blu-ray has clearly win the battle against HD DVD in Asia, Europe and the U.S., the CBHD standard – which is based on HD DVD technology – is winning the game against Blu-ray in China.
According to a media report from Morning Satellite, movies on CBHD format command 3% of the Chinese market, which is claimed to be well ahead of Blu-ray disc. Considering the fact that China is the country with the world's greatest population and potential of the market, Sony and other Blu-ray patent holders should consider it very seriously.
The high-definition video format called China Blue High-Definition Disc (CBHD), which is based on HD DVD technology, is not expected to spur another format war, despite of support by local video player hardware makers.
Currently CBHD is supported by Shinco, TCL and Tsinghua Tongfang, which are based in China. Nevertheless, Taiwan-based makers of optical disc drives (ODDs) and players are unwilling to support to the format, as they do not consider it to be a rival for the Blu-ray disc, which has won its battle with Toshiba's HD DVD. Taiwanese optical drive and players manufacturers believe that there will be little international content support for CBHD, thus, the market for CBHD should be limited. Despite of this fact, CBHD is outselling BD in China.


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Been drooling over all the palette projects! I'm pinning this one to my To-Do list!
Love that and love the whole vignette and the table and the baskets underneath. Well, all of it.
you have a lovely space
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thanks for sharing at fridays unfolded!
I pinned your awesome palette shelf to my Pinterest, I love it! My niece wants to make one, so I'm on the lookout for a palette - I've seen some lying around at businesses and I'm going to ask this week ... Thanks for sharing the beauty!
cute little shelf and it looks great where you have it displayed.
I love what you made with the palette! The entire vignette is beautiful. Thanks for linking to the Open House party.
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This looks lovely. You are very clever. I hope Debbie sees this. I'm going to send her this link.
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This is so pretty. I love your style! I have my dad's wooden shoe forms on top of my bookshelves.
Deanna! great post! I love your palette shelf and your new t.v.!!
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Congrats on becoming a Grandmother. This was an awesome post. The shelf came out awesome. Love your decorating. The light next to the tv is so cute. Love it all!


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These are just a few pieces in the H&M Fashion Against Aids (FAA) collection that will be available in select stores and online April 26, 2012. I am loving it! The collection brings together ethnic influences from different continents, and 25% of the sales go directly to a variety of international AIDS/HIV awareness projects. Yet another reason why H&M is my faaavorite.


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Before hitting the pool in the later afternoon, the volunteers started the day by having organized fun in the gym. Following a picnic lunch under the trees, the messy games were underway. They started with chilled water balloons that the kids busted on their heads. Then a sponge filled with water was passed over and under each child as they tried to fill a bucket, each group trying to fill it faster than the other. The water that remained was dumped on unsuspecting volunteers. That was followed by a treasure hunt involving sausage gravy and an obstacle course that had raw eggs and shaving cream... it was a messy day!
The children's home expressed thanks to Oak Hills Community Church for kicking off their summer and providing the kids with a day filled with laughter, friendship and fellowship.


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LA CROSSE, Wis.-- A new program that provides kids with free life jackets is aimed at keeping kids safe on the water. It's part of a statewide "Kids Don't Float" campaign.
The program provides free life jackets for kids who don't have them at the West Copeland Park boat landing. They can use them for the day, then return them to the landing.
It's run on the honor system so organizers have to count on people bringing them back. But they say they are confident people will respect the system because it works in other communities. "They've actually seen the opposite that people are actually donating life jackets, donating money to support buying new life jackets is what has been seen in other communities so we're expecting the same results here," said Kim Lombard from Gundersen Lutheran.
Right now, the only stand is at the West Copeland Park boat landing, but if it works, there are plans to expand.
The jackets were provided by the DNR and the Parks and Rec department built the stand. Gundersen lutheran will help maintain the stand through its Safe Kids Coalition.


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On this day: December 28
Published On: Dec 27 2012 12:36:31 AM CST Updated On: Dec 28 2015 01:00:00 AM CST
An audience goes to the cinema for the first time, streetcars come to San Francisco, The Beatles' "White Album" goes to No. 1, and the first American test-tube baby is born, all on this day.
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Namkyeong Im: A Tribute to George Duke
Thursday / September 26, 2013 / 7:00 p.m.
Pianist Namkyeong Im and band present a musical tribute to the late George Duke.
Admission: Free
Oscar Stagnaro: The Foundation of Groove in Afro-Cuban Music
Friday / September 27, 2013 / 1:00 p.m.
Four-time Grammy Award-winning bassist and renowned educator Oscar Stagnaro presents a clinic for newcomers and seasoned veterans alike on the rhythmic foundation of Afro-Cuban music.
Admission: Free
Nigel Tay: Good Intentions, Good Executions
Friday / September 27, 2013 / 4:00 p.m.
Nigel Tay, a singer-songwriter from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, gives an hour-long performance of R&B and pop music that includes both covers and original compositions.
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Daniel Gonzalez: DAN
Friday / September 27, 2013 / 7:00 p.m.
Daniel Gonzalez, a multi-instrumentalist and producer from Mexico City, will be performing originals for the first time at Berklee, with a special blend of funk/electro-rock styles, plus an eclectic selection of songs covering Daft Punk, Porcupine Tree, Pink Floyd, and more.
Admission: Free
Dominic Eade Master Class
Monday / September 30, 2013 / 1:00 p.m.
NOTE: This event has been canceled. New England Conservatory Professor Dominic Eade presents a master class in jazz and contemporary improvisation.
Admission: Free
Alex Webster, Bassist of Cannibal Corpse
Tuesday / October 1, 2013 / 1:00 p.m.
Metal bass virtuoso Alex Webster of Cannibal Corpse will share his insights into his music, the bass, and the music business. He will also discuss his latest book release, Extreme Metal Bass.
Admission: Free
Ruben Carles
Wednesday / October 2, 2013 / 7:00 p.m.
Bassist Ruben Carles and his quintet perform jazz infused with Spanish, American folk, African, Latin, and Brazilian influences.
Admission: Free
annieSoul: Mwanamuziki in the City II
Thursday / October 3, 2013 / 4:00 p.m.
Singer and songwriter Annette "annieSoul" Oduor delivers a new set of music in a distinct Afro-soul style, incorporating African rhythms, jazz and soul influences, and lyrics in Swahili.
Admission: Free
Felix Nicholson: The Stenk Band
Thursday / October 3, 2013 / 7:00 p.m.
The Stenk Band will play energetic fusion, mixing disparate elements such as funk, Latin music, and metal.
Admission: Free
Miguel Angel Lous: Unlimited Friends
Friday / October 4, 2013 / 4:00 p.m.
Miguel Angel Lous and his quintet present an afternoon of originals and covers.
Admission: Free
Hyunsik Jung: The First Step
Friday / October 4, 2013 / 7:00 p.m.
Pianist Hyunsik Jung presents an evening of classic standards and contemporary jazz tunes, from Jerome Kern to Brad Mehldau.
Admission: Free
Ester And Her Friends
Friday / October 4, 2013 / 7:00 p.m.
Pianist Ester Na will present her second recital with her originals, played with friends.
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Angelo Chacon: Dreamer
Tuesday / October 8, 2013 / 7:00 p.m.
Vocalist Angelo Chacon leads his septet as he adds his own take to an evening of top 40 hits by artists such as Gavin DeGraw, Jason Mraz, and Bruno Mars.
Admission: Free
Lydia Yu-Lin Wang: Lydia's String Quartet
Wednesday / October 9, 2013 / 4:00 p.m.
Violinist Yu-Lin Wang leads her string quartet in an afternoon of her own compositions and arrangements. Basic on classical string quartet and influenced by jazz and Brazilian music, Wang's music employs a lot of colorful harmony and lively rhythm.
Admission: Free
Tomoko Ozawa: Tomoko and Friends
Wednesday / October 9, 2013 / 7:00 p.m.
Pianist and composer Tomoko Ozawa will present a set of her original compositions and an arrangement of a classical piece with her quintet.
Admission: Free
Mindia Luo
Friday / October 11, 2013 / 7:00 p.m.
Cellist and vocalist Mindia Luo leads her band on a storytelling journey through some of the most loved R&B and soft rock classics.
Admission: Free
Yosi Levy
Tuesday / October 15, 2013 / 1:00 p.m.
Israeli guitarist and composer Yosi Levy will present music from his latest CD, The Acoustic Project, which combines music from the Mediterranean, Israel, India, and the Americas into a unique blend of original music. He will discuss the composition and production process and perform music from the CD. Sponsored by the Mediterranean Music Institute and the Israeli Consulate.
Admission: Free
Berklee Anime Club Band Showcase
Tuesday / October 15, 2013 / 4:00 p.m.
This performance will showcase songs derived from anime soundtracks.
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Berklee Anime Club Band Showcase
Tuesday / October 15, 2013 / 4:00 p.m.
The Berklee Anime Club band, fronted by Georgy Abshilava, presents a showcase of arrangements of soundtrack music from the world of anime.
Admission: Free
AFM (Away From Manga) October Concert
Tuesday / October 15, 2013 / 4:00 p.m.
The Anime Club at Berklee presents the AFM October concert, a performance filled with arrangements of anime and video game music played in various styles.
Admission: Free


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A Very Happy Saturday on the South Side
After their third straight victory against the Yankees, the Sox are poised for a sweep tomorrow against the league's best team with Mr. Perfect on the mound.
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I appreciate you guys taking it to the Yankees so intensely lately. We've been able to climb to within 5 games of 1st place. And you guys are ascending too. Take tomorrow's game and we'll forget all about that Buehrle perfecto.


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