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When people talk about realism in video games, they are almost always referring to how real the games look. However, we talk far less about how realistically a game plays, mainly because realistic gameplay doesn't exist. Oh, we might pretend it does, gushing about features like "bullet physics" while overlooking the fact that it takes seven or eight of those bullets to bring an enemy soldier down. Ultimately, most attempts at creating "realistic" gameplay backfire as soon as the developer is forced to choose between keeping the game realistic and making a game that is fun to play.
4 Final Fantasy VIII Pays You a Salary (After You Kill Your Boss)
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You earn money in RPGs by committing mass monstercide, cracking open the occasional abandoned treasure chest full of gold standard currency to break up the monotony. Obviously, this is not how people earn money in real life. If you run over a squirrel with your car, its body doesn't spit out cash like a busted ATM. And if you start swinging a giant sword around in public, any foes you fell won't drop nearly enough money to cover the considerable legal fees you are likely to incur.
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Notice how the villains are "ex-soldiers," meaning our hero is using that mystical battle saber to kill veterans.
No, if you want money in the real world, you have to get a job. Final Fantasy VIII attempted to address this conundrum by making your character a professional mercenary working for a group called SeeD, which pays you a regular salary throughout the course of the game. Theoretically, this would keep your character's source of income a little more grounded in reality.
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Pictured: A giant floating city from Final Fantasy VIII, part of a series known for its realism.
However, at one point in the game, SeeD's financial backer (a robe-wearing mole-thing called NORG) goes crazy and tries to kill you, leaving you no choice but to beat it mercilessly until it shrivels up into a cocoon and dies. This puts you in the unfavorable position of having just straight-up murdered the billionaire space muppet who paid your salary. There's no way you can continue to draw paychecks from SeeD when you've just slain the source of all their money.
But that's exactly what happens. Despite assassinating SeeD's primary benefactor and leaving the organization in financial shambles, you STILL get your money on time, without so much as a bounced check for the sake of dramatic tension. You even continue to get raises, which suggests a horrible oversight somewhere in the organization's performance evaluation department. Wandering through the forest hacking giant slime monsters with a sword until they turn into piles of money suddenly doesn't seem so kooky.
3 Bushido Blade Makes Fighting Games Realistic (By Giving You Magic Bandages)
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The problem with trying to make a realistic fighting game is that it's impossible for a human body to withstand the amount of punishment doled out in a single round of Mortal Kombat. Two people cannot beat each other to the point of crippling physical injury and then be totally fine to begin Round 2 after a rest period of three or four seconds, and you can't catch a haymaker directly in the face without suffering a dramatically immediate disadvantage beyond merely losing a block of your health meter.
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In real life, this would be a freaking Fatality.
That's where the makers of Bushido Blade attempted to stand out. You see, in Bushido Blade, the characters are engaged in realistic weapon-based combat. One well-placed sword slice is enough to end the fight immediately -- much like if you were fighting someone with giant swords in your backyard, if you stab your opponent in the head in Bushido Blade, you win.
And it doesn't end there. If you manage to hit your opponent in a non-lethal area, like the arm or the leg, that appendage cannot be used anymore. It's entirely possible to have your opponent hobbling around like a maniac or dangling their arm uselessly by their side within the first few seconds of a match, making it pretty easy to move in for that head stab we talked about earlier. For a game about pirates fighting ninjas in industrial parks, it's a fairly authentic fighting system.
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"'Tis a flesh wound."
Unless, of course, you win the fight, in which case any and all injuries you sustained are immediately healed. It doesn't matter if both legs and one arm were paralyzed during your previous bout, the game just slaps a bandage on the affected area and your character is suddenly back to 100 percent. It's every bit as realistic as the time Hulk Hogan wrapped a thin sheet of gauze around his supposedly shattered ribs and was then totally OK to fight King Kong Bundy.
And your battles in Bushido Blade aren't separated by long months of training and recovery -- the game is one continuous story, and your character goes directly from one fight to the next without so much as a bathroom break. This kind of takes the wind out of the whole "realistic injury" thing. Why couldn't you wrap a bandage around your head and recover from a sword through the brain? Or stick a Band-Aid over a bleeding chest hole that used to be a vital internal organ? If you're going to chuck your own realism out the window, you might as well do it from the 200th floor.


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We recently chronicled ways that robots are already becoming human and subtly hinted that this would someday lead to the destruction of humanity.
"But Cracked!" some of you said, "The development of intelligent, humanoid robots doesn't mean that they're actually dangerous or Terminator-like in any way! ERROR! ERROR! MUST REBOOT." (Note: We are implying that you are secretly a robot.)
Well, let us now detail five real technologies that, according to our calculations, are 100 percent certain to drag us into a nightmare future infested with killer machines shaped like Arnold Schwarzenegger.
5Drones That Can Think
You've probably heard about Unmanned Aerial Vehicles like Predator drones, the pilotless aircraft the CIA loves sending to places like [REDACTED], [REDACTED] and of course [REDACTED]. The evolution of the UAV's role is similar to that of all robots -- they were originally created for noncombat reconnaissance missions, but over time we just couldn't resist strapping missiles onto them and teaching them how to kill. President Obama alone has ordered at least 192 targeted drone attacks during his term.
"Hope and change are all well and good, but sometimes you just need to blast a motherfucker."
But really, UAVs are just big remote-controlled planes, with dudes operating them from the ground. What's creepy about that? It's the same as a regular plane, only the pilot doesn't happen to be on board, right? Did we mention that they're now teaching those bastards how to think for themselves?
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"LOL, someone drew a dong in the sand."
Right now, the military is developing new AI patterns that allow drones to "recognize the intent of other aircraft" -- that is, accurately predict what they will do next and decide if they should change their flight course based on that info. These drones will be able to connect to air traffic stations and look up information in databases, then cross-reference that data with the images captured by their cameras to get a "read" on the other aircraft.
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"Hey, you wouldn't want us to trust a dumb machine with big, scary missiles."
The military says this technology isn't meant to be used in battle ... but again, neither were the drones, at one point. If they can teach a UAV how to recognize hostile aircraft, the next logical step would be teaching it how to fight them.
"I learned this from you, dad!"
Now, these future independently thinking flying killbots will surely have oversight from the ground, in the form of a human who can take over control if it starts firing wildly at friendlies. This seems like the right time to mention that we've lost control of military drones more often than you think (sometimes over American soil). When that happens, we have to dispatch a manned aircraft to blow it out of the sky before disaster can strike. Fortunately, that's easy because the drones aren't smart enough to sense the intent of the pursuing aircraft and take evasive action. Which of course is the very ability they're trying to add.
Cold robotic efficiency is just one more step in the Navy's war on "Top Gunnery."
But even if a drone outright rebelled against its human masters, we just have to wait for it to run out of gas, right? Fortunately, the Air Force is developing new UAVs that will be powered by their own nuclear reactors, so they can stay aloft for months at a time.
Are we being alarmist? Possibly. Are we extrapolating a Terminator-like future based on the shakiest of evidence? Maybe. But we aren't the only ones who worry about this sort of stuff: The British Ministry of Defense recently released a study warning that continued use of military drones could lead to a "Terminator-like reality."
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Seriously, military guys. Making super-smart robots and giving them access
to nukes is pretty much exactly the plot of the Terminator movies.
Thankfully, these things are still relatively easy to take down, because it's not like someone has invented such a thing as an "indestructible robot" yet.
4Indestructible Robots
One of the main differences between the machines in Terminator and, say, the one you drive to work every morning is how tough those robots are to kill. Guns, bombs, liquid nitrogen -- nothing made a dent. Actual electronics aren't quite that durable; consider the iPhone, which stops working when held at the wrong angle.
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But is it malfunctioning ... or refusing to bow down to the human oppressors?
As for robots, we've all pointed and laughed at that video of the robot attempting to climb up stairs, only to wind up dead and broken at the bottom. There are toy robots that can take more abuse than the real ones.
But that's changing. Military and firefighting robots are currently being designed to take impressive amounts of punishment: Take the PackBot, a small tread-wheeled machine that can withstand a 6-foot drop onto concrete and be launched from great distances; or the CHARLI (Cognitive Humanoid Autonomous Robot with Learning Intelligence), which, aside from being super smart, is also being upgraded to be fireproof and waterproof.
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Scientist are predicting this will make him even more of a smug bastard.
Now combine this with what we said before about the intelligent drones. This is the direction we're headed, folks: In the future, indestructible robots will be sent into battle whenever possible in order to avoid risking human lives, which is good news for humans ... as long as those robots don't get smart enough to realize what a terrible deal this is for them.
"Wait a tic. I have missiles. Why am I listening to these nerds?"
But it turns out that robots meant for scientific exploration are even tougher than military ones: The underwater machines that utterly failed to stop the Gulf oil spill last year were capable of withstanding up to 5,000 pounds of water pressure. NASA's Solar Probe Plus (scheduled for launch by 2018) will tour the sun's outer atmosphere and handle temperatures of up to 2,600 degrees Fahrenheit. For a machine like that, the vat of molten lava at the end of Terminator 2 would be the equivalent of a relaxing bubble bath.
Another trademark of the Terminators is that they kept going at you even after you chopped them in half -- guess what, that technology exists, too. We have previously mentioned this robotic starfish made by Cornell University, which we thought was remarkable based on its ability to change its movement depending on the condition of its own body. What we need to emphasize is that this ability works even if the condition of its own body is "minus two legs." Seriously, they demonstrate how you can rip limbs off the thing and it will simply reconfigure its gait to accommodate the damage. The newer prototype will almost certainly drag its mangled body across the floor after you think you've incapacitated it, and possibly sneak up on you just as you're telling your sexy co-star how glad you are that the nightmare is over.
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"Our next project is a robotic facehugger."

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A bailout happens whenever police approach a person or persons in a vehicle and instead of cooperating with police, they choose to bail out of their vehicle, often running into the nearby woods.
Such was the case on Wednesday, June 11 at about 10 a.m., when Karnes County deputies responded to a report of a vehicle blocking the roadway on State Highway 81 just west of Hobson.
As the deputies approached, 35 people who were later determined to be illegal aliens from the Honduras, either bailed out and ran for the woods or tried to escape in one of the two vehicles.
The illegals in the two Chevy Suburbans were mostly young people under the age of 21, some of which were dehydrated and malnourished.
Some of the 25 taken into custody were treated at Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital before they were released to federal officers with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Deputies responded to reports of other illegals in the same area later that night and also early the next morning, taking an additional 10 people into custody and later releasing them to federal officials.
Police suspect the several vehicles were all connected to one "coyote" -- the person who was paid to take the Hondurans to the United States. None of the people taken into custody had weapons of any kind.
The volume of reports of illegal aliens crossing through Karnes County is at an all time high now, according to Karnes County Chief Deputy Robert Ebrom, and the public is encouraged to call the sheriff's office immediately if any are spotted passing through the area.
See the June 18 issue of The Karnes Countywide for more on this story.


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The Nikon Coolpix P520 boasts the most powerful lens in Coolpix camera yet, incorporating a 42x optical zoom lens which provides an effective focal range of 24-1000mm. How does the rest of the camera weigh up? Find out in our full Nikon Coolpix P520 review
Nikon Coolpix P520 Review
The Nikon P520's aperture starts from f/3 at the wide end and culminates at f/5.9 at the other extreme, which may not be class leading but is not so far behind the lens's of its peers that it should make too great a difference in practice. The sensor behind this, meanwhile, sees 18.1MP over a 1/2.3in area. As with many other recent models – such as the P520's Nikon P330 stablemate – it has a backlit construction for more efficient light capture, and is capable of
recording full HD videos with stereo sound.
Around the back of the camera the Nikon Coolpix P520 offers a 3.2in display with a 921k-dot resolution, which is welcome to find given the more conventional 3in offerings on rival models like the Fujifilm HS30EXR. Mounted on a side-hinge, the screen can be pulled away from the camera and turned to face the front, or alternatively positioned to face the user when the camera is held way above or below eye level.
A further advantage of this particular articulation is that the screen can be folded against the camera when not in use, protecting its outer panel from scratches and marks. There's also an EVF above this, although its 201k-dot resolution is somewhat disappointing.
GPS functionality
Aside from the Nikon Coolpix P520's expansive focal range, the camera's other headline feature is its GPS system which incorporates Point of Interest data. In practice, this means that in addition to the more standard longitude, latitude and altitude information which is embedded to an image's metadata, the camera also identifies points of interest (landmarks, statues, museums etc) recording this alongside and displaying it as images are being composed.
Images captured with the GPS function can also be viewed on a map using the
ViewNX 2 software supplied with the camera.
The Nikon P520's sensitivity can be adjusted up to ISO 3200 as standard, with options equivalent to ISO 6400 and ISO 12,800 on hand for when necessary. The camera goes on to list a plethora of additional niceties, such as a 1cm macro mode and the option to manually focus the lens,as well as both fast- and slow-motion video recording options. It can also shoot a 7fps burst mode at full resolution for up to 7 images, or alternatively 30 images at a frame rate of 1fps, and it's also compatible with Nikon's WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter for cable-free image-transmission, which is available separately at around £50.
Nikon COOLPIX P520 review – Design
The Nikon Coolpix P520's differs from many of its peers by having a relatively lightweight and glossy plastic body. While the former is clearly an advantage from the perspective of portability, its finish won't be to everyone's taste. Still, there's plenty to admire, from the knurled mode dial and the ease with which the menu pad dial turns, to the generous use of rubber around both the grip and thumb rest.
The Fn button located on the Nikon P520's top plate just beneath the shutter release button is excellently placed for accessing a key control of the user's choosing, such as ISO, metering mode or Vibration Reduction, while the command dial at the rear is well defined from the back plate – not something every such model can claim.
The Nikon Coolpix P520 can have its zoom controlled by the collar around the shutter release as well as the rocker on the side of the lens barrel. The benefit of the latter is debatable, as only rarely would you take an image without your hand around the grip (and thus, in reach of the shutter-release zoom collar). Far better is to assign a different option to this control, such as manual focus.
Nikon COOLPIX P520 review – Performance
The Nikon Coolpix P520 takes a good couple of seconds to become fully operational after powering up, and moving around the menu system is characterised by a slight delay between button pressing and the camera registering a change. Things are much better with the AF system, however, with generally prompt focusing times throughout the focal range. While some (expected) slowdown occurs when lighting levels fall a little, the
camera's ability to focus against low-contrast subjects is commendable.
As the Nikon P520's viewfinder lacks an eye-sensor to determine when the user requires it, it needs to be manually bought up by a button press. This isn't perhaps too great an issue, although it can only be activated when the display is folded to face the back of the camera. This means it isn't possible to alternate between the two with the same fluidity as on other models. The viewfinder has the benefit of providing a 100% view of the scene, although its size and fairly low resolution disappoint.
Impressive LCD screen
The Nikon P520's LCD screen, however, is impressive. Large, bright and capable of maintaining good contrast in brighter conditions, it's a joy to use. Its high resolution also makes scrutinising image details simple and pleasing, and while its viewing angle could be better this is less of a concern with such a camera where its display can be adjusted.
The majority of the time the Nikon P520's GPS system records location within a perfectly acceptable degree of accuracy, although during this test it would occasionally place images captured at the same position within seconds of each other across a surprisingly broad area (upon opening ViewNX 2 Nikon does point out that images may be displayed at different points to where they were actually captured, depending on the accuracy of the GPS system and the data recorded).
Image Quality
Nikon COOLPIX P520 review – Image Quality
Nikon COOLPIX P520 review sample image gallery
Despite an occasionally warm Auto White Balance system, colours are generally true to life on the Standard Picture Control, in contrast to many other cameras which prefer a slightly more vibrant result as standard. The Nikon P520's metering system is sound in the majority of situations, although its tendency is to overexposure rather than underexposure. This can lead to colours appearing slight washed out, and lacking highlight detail where there are brighter areas in the scene.
The quality of the Nikon P520's lens, or rather the combination of this together with the camera's processing, leaves images with few objectionable optical aberrations. There's a touch of distortion at the 24mm end of the lens, but this soon disappears upon zooming and isn't much of an issue further along the focal range.
ISO performance and sharpness
Likewise, some chromatic aberration can be witnessed throughout the focal range, but this is typically a minimal amount (particularly for a lens with such a broad focal range). Some loss of corner sharpness is evident at the widest apertures, although this soon disappears to leave images surprisingly detailed right up to the corners of the frame.
Images captured at the lowest portion of the Nikon P520's ISO display a fair level of detail, with noise reduction removing noise well but leaving it with a slight texture (even at the lowest Noise Reduction setting). This continues as sensitivity is increased, with images captured on higher sensitivities occasionally struggling to maintain a good balance between correct exposure, colour and sharpness.
Nikon COOLPIX P520 review – Verdict
The Nikon COOLPIX P520 is an overall capable compact, with a reasonable standard of image quality, a clearly effective VR system and an excellent LCD screen to recommend it. It's also currently priced around £80-90 less than rival models, although this is perhaps reflected in its finish and the quality of its electronic viewfinder. Still, if these issues are of no concern it's definitely worth adding to the shortlist.
Sample Image Gallery
These are just a small selection of sample images taken on the Nikon Coolpix P520. For the full range, head on over to the Nikon Coolpix P520 sample image gallery.
1/100 sec @ f/4.1, ISO 100, AWB
100mm focal length in 35mm equivalent terms
1/125 sec @ f/4.5, ISO 280, AWB
170mm focal length in 35mm equivalent terms
1/30 sec @ f/3.1, ISO 400, AWB
28mm focal length in 35mm equivalent terms
1/80 sec @ f/3.9, ISO 400, AWB
75mm focal length in 35mm equivalent terms


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Heather Graham Rocks A Low-Cut Black Dress At London 'Hangover Part III' Premiere
Heather Graham attended "The Hangover III" premiere at the Empire Cinema in London, England, on Wednesday. She turned heads in a form fitting black dress.
The actress, 43, had a blast making the third film of the franchise. She told the June issue of Maxim magazine: "It was really fun to see everyone again; it felt a little like a reunion. Everything's different in a way because the movies they've done since the first 'Hangover' have all been so successful, but everything's also exactly the same."
Graham also opens up about her past sex hang-ups and losing her virginity in a revealing new movie screenplay. She explained to Conan O'Brien: "One thing that's in my script is that I went to some funny different kinds of female-empowerment classes... I went to one where they do little exercises like, 'Let's honor your breasts'. So you talk to another woman and you go, 'I honor your beautiful breasts. They honor me and they honor you.'"
"The Hangover Part III" hits theaters on Friday, May 24.
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Rei's R & R
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Killing No thanks.
Stealing no.
I have only 1 water technique, so please bare with me. :p
Suigetsu in siggy.
ill fight you ill only use -c rank water no puppet techs.(only have c rank water element so yeh.)
sasori bio in sig you make the first move.
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Venezuela forces EU to change summit declarationBy MICHAEL WARREN
The Associated Press | January 27,2013SANTIAGO, Chile European and Latin American leaders representing 60 nations tentatively agreed Saturday to work together on a broad agenda, including reducing trade barriers and risks for foreign investment, making new climate change commitments and rethinking the war on drugs.
But the talks reached an impasse Saturday as Venezuela insisted on changing a phrase the Europeans wanted regarding investor protections in the summit declaration leaders will sign Sunday.
The Europeans are upset over unilateral moves by left-leaning Latin American governments to recover their natural resources and protect their economies.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has nationalized a long list of foreign companies, sometimes triggering compensation disputes. Bolivia nationalized several Spanish electricity distribution companies last year while Argentina has refused to pay Grupo Repsol $10.5 billion for expropriating the Spanish companys stake in the YPF oil company.
With the conflicts in mind, European Union diplomats had wanted leaders to promise to give foreign investors legal certainty by respecting international commitments and obligations.
But an EU delegate told the AP that they finally agreed on Saturday to substitute Venezuelas phrasing, which says nations have a legitimate right to set their own economic regulations and social development policies.
Venezuela was unhappy with the language, so they were able to come up with new language based on Venezuelas text. It has been agreed. The EU has accepted this, the EU delegate told AP on condition of anonymity given the closed-door nature of the talks.
A press official at Venezuelas Foreign Ministry in Caracas declined comment, but Chavezs government has long insisted that Latin American governments should have full independence in setting the rules for their economies.
Last year, Venezuela began its withdrawal from a World Bank-affiliated arbitration body, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes. A top government lawyer said at the time that Venezuela faced more than two dozen arbitration cases, many of them before the Washington-based body. Argentina, for its part, leads the world in the number of World Bank arbitration settlements that it has refused to pay.
Bolivias delegation praised Venezuela for standing up to the Europeans. Venezuela is advocating for the sovereign right of counties, Bolivia Communications Minister Amanda Davila told the AP. Its right to look after its economic interests.
Diplomats told the AP that foreign ministers had agreed to nearly everything else in the final declaration of the summit, in which 33 Latin American and Caribbean governments and 10 European Union countries are participating.
A 13-page draft of the declaration, obtained by the AP, includes pushing for stronger limits on greenhouse gases and supporting an effort in the United Nations to thoroughly re-examine how governments are responding to organized crime and drug trafficking.
Aside from the document, European Union Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht on Saturday urged Argentina and Brazil to reduce barriers to European imports and finally clinch a long-delayed free trade deal between the EU and the Mercosur trade group, which last year expanded to include Venezuela.
Mercosur includes some of our most important economic partners on this continent so it is no secret that Europe would like to have made more progress in these talks by now, De Gucht said. On the core issue of access to each others markets we have still not gotten down to business.
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Originally Posted by Seblax
I want manga? Seriously, they cannot just keep us there waiting..
Well they can as its been xmas and people like time off, stop being selfish
after re-reading this chapter, I was about to rate it 1/5 until I realized what Bee did.. it deserves a 2/5 atleast
come on Kishi baby, daddy needs his medicine
Are we supposed to assume that the 5 Kage are dead? What about Tsunade, can't she heal them? Also how did Madara overturn the Edo Tensei again? What ability of his did he use?
Originally Posted by Ojsam77
Are we supposed to assume that the 5 Kage are dead? What about Tsunade, can't she heal them? Also how did Madara overturn the Edo Tensei again? What ability of his did he use?
First the kages are not died and tsunade is going to heal them including herself and now about madara he simply knew the jutsu that removes the caster of edo tensei control over the ressurected ninja meaning madara is free to roam around and there nothing nobody can do and he can't die so they would have to seal him somehow
Any thoughts on what is happening to the ten tails and what it will do next. Bee seemed pretty exploded, how shall he fare?
why am i not able to view some manga chapter like narut manga chapter 559.
it says content removed due to dmca takedown notice.
What does that mean?
Does it mean that that chapter that have read it earlier will be changed???
Originally Posted by steff8
why am i not able to view some manga chapter like narut manga chapter 559.
it says content removed due to dmca takedown notice.
What does that mean?
Does it mean that that chapter that have read it earlier will be changed???
they were removed.. you can just read them on other sites..
I hope when the next chap comes it not one of those stalling chaps since we had to wait this long for one. Seeing hinata using her byakugan and maybe by Naruto holding her with kurama chakra will enhance her powers too, make her see things beyond their normal powers could see. Another thing I though of was since kishi has been stubborn on giving Naruto any jutsu maybe tsunad and co would appear with the help of FTG jutsu transfer the power to Naruto has a gift from his father he already has rasengan.
Okay... I am the last comment on the list right now, and I seriously need to ask some things about many comments I've read repeatedly:
1. "Too much talk. No action. Boring." First of all, how many pages do you people think a Naruto Manga Chapter has? I bed you'd like it if it had like a hundred every week. I would, too. But it just doesn't... And what makes Kishimoto a genius is the fact that having so few pages per chapter, he still knows how to build an interesting story. Not every page has to be action. Secondly, do you people have a heart or something? Neji just died. What, were you expecting Naruto to simply say "Bastard!" and start fighting like sick? Goku's influence has really gotten the better of your understanding of a human heart. To be honest, I was even hoping an even deeper reaction to Neji's death... I mean, he's the first friend of Naruto's to actually DIE in front of him. Last words and everything. Even the toughest action mangakas would have given him at least a chapter to build his feelings, but no. Kishi went and gave him less than a chapter. And you people wanted to have even less? What are you, robots? Damn!
2. "Obito's trying to make Naruto join the darkside"... OMG such a wrong assessment. DUH!, the more power the Juubi gets, the better! It's just like when Pain invaded Konoha. He tried to make Naruto come with him quietly so Kurama could be extracted. Now Obito is sort of doing the same to make the Juubi stronger. Obito doesn't need anyone to join... Pay attention to his attitude, for God's sake. It can't be any more OBVIOUS that what he wants is LESS companions. Even Madara, who "saved his life" doesn't mean shit to him, and now all of a sudden he wants Naruto to join him? WTF?
3. "Obito wants to show Naruto the same feelings he went through" NOPE. If he really wanted that, he would have shared the damn story of his life with him, you know. He's just SURPRISED that he and Naruto resemble each other so much... For him, it's a coincidence that has something funny about it. To Obito, Naruto is just a noisy kid who keeps blabbering about his dreams and his friends, while knowing nothing about war or losing these friends in front of you. That's why as soon as Neji died, Obito went all like: "What was that about not letting anyone die? What was that again?"
4. "I hate that Naruto has never given a **** about Hinata and now all of a sudden he takes her hand, and she doesn't faint because of that"
God, there's the worst backed up comment ever, and then there's this one. Guys, seriously, WTF? Did you forget about what happened whilst Pain was up to capture Naruto? "Oh, yeah, Hinata said that she loved him, but he never talked to her again" Well, was there ever the time? Right after Pain's saga, Kumogakure is given permission to kill Sasuke. There was no time for Naruto to even mention the fact... And may I remind you that, on chapter 457, there was a flashback in Sai's mind about him asking Naruto if he liked Sakura. Did that ever happen in any other Manga up until then? We didn't even know that that conversation had even happened! So how do we really know that Naruto didn't speak with Hinata at least once? In the case this seems too farfetched, may I also remind you that once ALL the Naruto Clones entered ALL the battlefields, he saved Hinata once and had a moment with her as well! So it's not like he hasn't approached her at all, more like there was never the time to get all lovey dovey. So after the death of someone as important as Neji, aren't Hinata and Naruto allowed to at least share ONE moment again? Isn't Hinata allowed to change her touch-me-and-I'll-faint personality? Many people change after someone important dies! Like, um, I don't know, perhaps NARUTO HIMSELF, for example?
And it's not like I want to defend her or anything. As a matter of fact, I used to be a NaruSaku fan. Unfortunately, shit for brains Sakura decided to go and LIE to Naruto, so I just ended up hating her for that. At least Hinata doesn't need to lie about her feelings, and I like that.
5. "I hate pairings." Okay, I know this is a shonen, but there are humans on it. Not, um, robots. There CAN be love and there CAN be romantic moments. If anything, people love this series because of how human it is, how easily we can relate to it. If you hate pairings, you're better off with One Piece, where romanticism is sorta replaced with Comedy. And it's not a bad choice, after all One Piece IS better than Naruto as a Manga in many things, I myself vow for this. But don't complain about there being love in a series... Naruto's had his very FIRST "Hold-my-hand" moment with anybody, can't you just be happy for the guy? He never had that warm woman's touch (except with that one moment with Kushina and some slight NaruSaku moments that ended up being useless), and now we FINALLY see him alongside a woman who has loved him since the beginning. I think it's perfect.
I seriously apologize for my rudeness. It's just something I had to say. Naturally, everybody is entitled to their opinion, and this is (or seems to be) a free world to express it as we want. But, hell, some opinions are just dumb all the way to the core. If you think mine is, please do. You're free to do so. For all I know, maybe it is. But I'm glad I could share it.
Great chapter. Let's see how does everything develop... I'd feel quite frustrated if we changed back to Sasuke and Orochimaru, but deep down, I'm dying to know just who the hell this "he who knows everything" person is. If we get that solved and explained, I'd love it... I'll have to reduce my expectations a little bit though, since Kishi's explanation to why was Obito suddenly so strong to take on Minato on his own didn't really convince me that much (I didn't really feel there was an explanation at all, he just kind of hovered through the flashback to get over with it as soon as possible). There's also the fact that, as of the Anime version of Kushina's flashback, we can hear how the Masked Man's voice is deep, threatening and what have you, and he's about as tall as Minato is. How in the hell did Obito grow so much, when by canon standards he was only like, 14? That's why I kind of don't hold too high expectations for who this person who knows everything is. Let's see!!!
Bro, you might hate pairings.
but thats the main reason why a lot of people watch naruto.
They just love those emotional scenes
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This is my theory. The Sage of Six Paths was the god of the Ninja world and the one who founded ninjitsu. He was the first person to defeat the Jyubi. Its is said that he had two sons, the first one had his eyes (spiritual energy), becoming the ancestor of the Uchiha (and all those with the eye justsu). The 2nd son had his body (Will of fire) becoming the ancestor of Senju. I think the key to defeating the Jyubi and restoring balance lies in possessing these two qualities. I used to think Naruto was the one especially considering the fact that Nagata an Uzumaki possessed the sharigan but apparently Madara gave it to him so for a time he had the power of the Sage of Six Paths (body n eyes). The missing key was Hinata which was revealed in 615. Hinata has the Byakugan (representing the eyes). Naruto thus its a descendant of the 2nd son and Hinata that of the 1st Son. Their powers combined form that of the Rikudo Senin. The two therefore will be instrumental in defeating the Ten Tails.
P.S. Another interesting detail is how see how Hinata's hair looks like that of the Red Hot-Blooded Habanero = #Kushina in the final page of chapter 615. This scene reminisces the battle between Minato n Kushina and the Kyubi
Veeery interesting theory you have there. I personally have nothing to add onto that, apart from I hope we see that in the next chapter!
is manga gonna come this week...
i need my fix
There will be no new chapters of Naruto, Bleach or One Piece until the 3rd week of January.
this is bull crap
i would give it 5 over 5 for this chapter but what really bother me is to have to wait for 2 weeks and still don't get the next chapter up to now
Guys, chill out about no new chapter this week... Kishi is making a new chapter every week, and he didn't even get much of a break in Christmas. He needs his rest, let him have it...
Originally Posted by Saiya-Jin Prince
come on Kishi baby, daddy needs his medicine
LOL this made me laugh!!
I don't think you trust in my self righteous suicide
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text: Home > Technology > Mobile Review: Samsung Galaxy Note II By TechnoholikNovember 20, 2012 facebook twitter reddit SKIP AD Image 2 of 8 Related Galleries Next Gallery Starts in 12 Secs X SKIP WAITING AUTOPLAY ON OFF Prev Next World's Scariest Cities To Live In Watch Randeep Hooda In A Painter's Avatar For Rang Rasiya Watch The Crackling Chemistry Between Randeep Hooda And Nandana Sen In Rang Rasiya 5 Reasons Why You Must Watch Kill The Messenger All The Stars From Kill The Messenger's New York Premiere Keanu Reeves Gets In Action For John Wick 51044 Prev Next The Samsung Galaxy Note II takes off where the original Phablet left. With a larger display, all new quad-core processor, and a pumped up S-Pen, anyone who uses the Galaxy Note II is going to have their mind blown. When we first used the original Note, we were a bit skeptical about many of its key selling points. Isn't it going to be too big for the hand? Why use a stylus? Is it a phone, or a tablet? Moreover, who really needs one? Those were the questions that always made us criticise the concept of a phablet. But the Galaxy Note II completely changes the equation. It's no more about the size now. You simply cannot ignore this thing. It is beautiful, fast, and more than anything you need. Without a doubt, you'll be more than happy to own one, even if you have not been a supporter of larger displays. Images via Samsung So what powers the Galaxy Note II? Let's checkout its specifications. 5.5inch 720x1280 HD Super AMOLED display Corning Gorilla Glass 2 Exynos 4412 1.6Ghz quad-core processor 2GB RAM 16/32/64GB internal storage, expandable upto 64GB via MicroSD card 8mp camera with LED flash 1080p HD video recording Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean 3100mAh battery The Samsung Galaxy Note II is a beautiful device, and successfully changes the image of Samsung as a premium brand. The Note II's thin bezel, hyper glazed back and slim profile make it look really elegant when holding it in your hand. The smartphone is still built out of plastic though, but has better build quality. It is heavier than previous devices, giving it a more premium feel. The Corning Gorilla Glass 2 adds to the device's solidity. The glass is tapered at the edges, so the sides won't make for an uncomfortable holding gesture anymore, and will allow better scrolling from side to side. The first thing that will strike you when you hold the device in your hand is the huge and amazing display. The 5.5inch Super AMOLED HD display is absolutely beautiful. Colours are accurate, and text looks stunning. But, all is not right with the design of this amazing handset. The special 'hyperglaze finish' on the back of the Galaxy Note II, although beautiful and makes the device feel very nice in the hand, yet it is very much prone to being scratched. You'd not want to leave this one on your desk without a case. S-Pen: We were again like most of you, not very confident about how well Samung could make use of the stylus in a 21st century smartphone. But once again, Samsung proved us wrong, and has delivered a great addition to this already able device. The S-Pen is capable of doing various tasks for you, the highlight of which, of course, is note taking, and boy does it do it exceptionally well! The Galaxy Note II responds to S-Pen's input a lot faster than the previous Galaxy Note. It's almost simultaneous now, which gives it a lot more natural feel. Writing also feels better, thanks to some new sort of friction happening between the tip of the S-Pen and the display. Handwriting detection has also been greatly improved. It is a lot more faster and accurate now. You also get various productivity tools in the S Note app, which allow you to quickly and easily draw geometrical shapes, jot down mathematical formulas, and convert handwriting into text. And how can we forget Air View? We don't, as simple. So this thing is unique, and great! Though you could argue all day long on how useful this really is, but most people don't know the juicy part. It's not just the "pop open album previews in Gallery" and all that bling. The S-Pen Air View allows you to use it as a cursor throughout the UI, most distinctively in the web browsers. All these years, we have missed cursor-browsing websites on our smartphones and tablets, due to which accessing drop down menus on various websites such as ours, and even e-commerce websites has been a pain in the a**. But now, the Galaxy Note II changes it. With the Air View feature enabled, you can use the tiny cursor to quickly go through drop down menus and hover over links. This is more useful than you think it is. Again, we never thought we would be using the S-Pen as much as we did. Every other second, we were popping the S-Pen out to browse around the device, because it's just so good to use. Swiping across the display with the S-Pen just feels so good, you wouldn't want to stop. In fact, we were so addicted to it, that when we switched devices and used the iPhone and other smartphones, our hands automatically tried to reach the bottom right corner of these handsets in search of the S-Pen, but unfortunately, encountered solid plastic instead. Camera and Multimedia: The 8mp camera on the Samsung Galaxy Note II does a quite decent job. Pictures shot during daytime, with good lighting were amazing. But pictures clicked in poor lighting conditions pulled off some not so good results. Though you could use the LED Flash for better lighting, we are not big fans of clicking pictures that look like someone had a heavy duty torch in the other hand - it makes spot photography look like crap. Web Browsing: The Samsung Galaxy Note II comes pre-loaded with both the Android browser and Google Chrome. Though Google Chrome is now the official web browser for Jelly Bean, Samsung still chose to bundle in the stock Android browser bundled in previous generation Galaxy smartphones. Google Chrome on the Note II is probably the best mobile web browsing experience you have ever had. It is smooth, quick, and pages load up faster than normal. Moreover, the S-Pen Air View feature allows you to use a cursor on the display, which makes it easier to navigate around websites with drop down menus. But not all's well with the new Android 4.1 Jellly Bean. Adobe has unfortunately decided to drop Flash support from Android builds post Ice Cream Sandwich, therefore leaving you with just HTML5 support. As most websites are yet to switch over from Flash to HTML5 standards, the web browsing experience on certain websites feels incomplete. But worry not, there are some unofficial ways to install Adobe Flash on your Galaxy Note II, which you can find various tutorials on via Google/YouTube. Gaming: The Samsung Galaxy Note II absolutely kills this category! Gaming on this device is off the charts! It's probably the best a smartphone can offer. Be it low graphically intense games like Cut the Rope, or heavy CPU power suckers such as Asphalt 7, it runs them all amazingly well. And on top of that, the beautiful 5.5inch Super AMOLED HD display is like icing on the cake. Conclusion: The Samsung Galaxy Note II is hands down the best Android smartphone in the market, and most probably even beats the iPhone 5 in many ways. The display is beautiful, and the build quality and design have really gone up a level, as Samsung have finally understood how to treat their flagship line of devices. Android 4.1 Jelly Bean probably adds more to the smartphone's success than anything else. Jelly Bean brings to the table Project Butter, giving Android iOS like transitions and animations, and making the whole experience of using the device heavenly. Google Now is also a great addition, which is Google's take at Siri, but in a different way. Google Now is way faster than Siri, and shows results in a lot more simplistic interface. Samsung have also included their own home cooked version of a personal voice assistant, S-Voice, that was barely able to please us. It is slow, not as accurate, and is definitely not ready for prime time. < 1 2 3 4 5 > Follow @indiatimes facebook twitter reddit Comment Here So what powers the Galaxy Note II? Let's checkout its specifications. 5.5inch 720x1280 HD Super AMOLED display Corning Gorilla Glass 2 Exynos 4412 1.6Ghz quad-core processor 2GB RAM 16/32/64GB internal storage, expandable upto 64GB via MicroSD card 8mp camera with LED flash 1080p HD video recording Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean 3100mAh battery ADVERTISEMENT


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Sarah Lureau, assistant professor of accounting, presented a paper titled "Auditing Inventories at Patterson's Fine Chocolates" at the American Accounting Association (AAA) Midyear Auditing Conference in Albuquerque, N.M., Jan. 14. The paper was coauthored with David Gray, assistant professor of accounting, and Gerald Hamsmith, professor of accounting emeritus. AAA promotes worldwide excellence in accounting education, research and practice and is a voluntary organization of people interested in accounting education and research.
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In our forums we had some heated discussions about Hifiman's prior 'flagship' portable audio player, the HM-801. For around $800 you got a gigantic brick with less than 8 hours battery life, based on a Chinese Rockchip SOC and an ancient PCM1704 DAC that was implemented with improper filtering, resulting in rolled off treble response. Besides inverting the signal phase it had very high output impedance and couldn't drive multi-armature IEMs properly.
Now that the HM-801 is discontinued, Hifiman announced its successor, the HM-901. This new one sports a new user interface and revamped controls, which can be tried here, in an online Flash demo: http://www.hifiman.com/uidemo/
The HM-801 was a case study of how not to design an interface, time will tell if the new one is easier to operate. In my opinion, Hifiman should just have done the smart thing and put Rockbox on their players – a port for the HM-801 is already available, so I'm a bit bewildered why they didn't take advantage of that and still cooked their own UI/firmware from scratch. With Rockbox the player would even play gapless audio, among other things – 'as the artist intended'.
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- Will the HM-901 cost less than a kilobuck? [UPDATE: price appears to be closer to $1250, according to some rumors.]
- Will its battery life be measured in minutes, or hours?
- Will it have low enough output impedance to drive multi-armature IEMs properly?
- Will it sound 'better' than the next average quality player, or will it have rolled off treble, like the HM-801? Or rather, will anybody make out any audible difference at all, considering almost all digital sources available are transparent and linear to human ears?
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I skipped cereal too and started my LO on sweet potatoes- thanks to advice from an osteopath who is a father to 3. I just used timing to determine when my LO was ready. (Some books say to start just before 6 mos to help LO learn how to handle foods other than BM.) He was always interested in anything we put into our mouths and has shown a great interest in food. I kept him on BM until 5 1/2 mos then started solids- and it has been a journey.
4 months may be a little young, so nuse your nursling until you really think he is ready!
Chewing the hands is probably just teething!!! My 8 1/2 mo old favorite teethers have always been his hands! Despite urging him to use other objects/toys/teethers!


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Although I was loath to do so, I left the dog at home on Saturday, knowing that my trip to Lakeville, PA near Hawley (www.sculptediceworks.com) was going to be cold. "Crystal Cabin Fever," the annual celebration of all things ice has been on my radar for years, and I was determined to not miss out this time around. The factory, which offers tours and a variety of events throughout the year, relies on frigid temps, so I donned my boots and gloves and layered up, prepared for the best exhibit and worst thermometer reading. My first stop was at the ice-carving demonstration outside, with chainsaw artist Neil Trimper displaying his skills, right next door to Ray Keller's glass blowing booth, both of which drew a crowd all day. Keller's fire was cool to observe, but not warm enough to melt Trimper's impressive blocks of ice, and I warmed my hands by the bonfire, before heading indoors to check out the icy slide, hot chocolate and enormous sculptures, all of which were made of (you guessed it) ice.
As kids shrieked with glee on the slide, I took in the incredible display, which included a New York skyline, Statue of Liberty, Egyptian pyramids and Sphynx, replicas of Mt. Rushmore, the Eiffel Tower and more. As if on a frozen trip around the world, I gaped in awe at the gigantic blocks of ice that made up an enormous Roman Coliseum, which I learned was comprised of 150 individual pieces and weighed in at more than 40,000 pounds. Thankful that the factory provides a "warm-up" room on the premises, I opened and closed the door quickly, happy that I had made the right decision and left the "mutt" home while her "Jeff" took the tour.


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Marijuana arrest in Honesdale
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On 01/04/13, at approx., 9:15 pm, the Honesdale Borough Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Rylee Smyth, age 20 from Hawley. The stop was conducted on Grandview Ave, for equipment violations.. During the investigation, a search was conducted and officers found marijuana inside the vehicle.
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Lemons and Lyme: Bogus tests and dangerous treatments of the Lyme-literati
It's that time of year when every day I can expect to see at least one patient with a concern about Lyme disease. In Lyme-endemic regions such as Western Massachusetts, where I practice pediatrics, summer brings a steady stream of children to my office with either the classic Lyme rash (erythema chronicum migrans, or ECM), an embedded tick, a history of a tick bite, or non-specific signs or symptoms that may or may not be due to Lyme disease. Sometimes the diagnosis is relatively straightforward. A child is brought in after a parent has pulled off an engorged deer tick, and there is a classic, enlarging ECM rash at the site of the bite. More often the presentation is less clear, requiring detective work and science-based reasoning to make an informed decision and a diagnostic and therapeutic plan based on the best available evidence. Depending on the story, the plan may include immediate treatment without any testing (as in the straightforward case described above), immediate testing without treatment pending test results, or waiting as we watch and see how a rash progresses before doing anything. An example of this latter course of action would be when a patient comes in with a pink swelling at the site of a new tick bite. In this case, it may not be clear if the swelling is a Lyme rash or simply a local reaction to the bite, a much more common occurrence. The classic ECM rash (an enlarging, red, circular, bull's-eye rash at or near a tick bite) typically develops 1-2 weeks after a tick bite, but can occur anywhere from 3-30 days later. It then expands and darkens over another 1-3 weeks before fading. This classic rash is not the most common rash of Lyme disease, however, as it occurs in only about 30% of cases. Instead, the rash may be uniformly pink or red (or even darker in the center) without the target-like appearance, or may be a linear rash, expanding outward from the tick bite site. In the case of a patient who comes in with a vague, pink swelling within a day few days of a tick bite, we will typically wait and see what happens to the rash. If it is a local reaction, it will likely resolve within another few days. With Lyme disease, the rash will continue to enlarge and declare itself as an ECM rash. Another unclear and not uncommon situation is when a patient comes in with non-specific symptoms such as fatigue, musculoskeletal pains, and headache. If warranted by the history and the physical exam, we may in this case order Lyme testing. This may not give us an answer even if the patient has Lyme disease, because results are often negative in the first few weeks of the disease. In this case, if symptoms persist or evolve, we will repeat the testing in another few weeks at which point true Lyme disease will test positive and can then be treated. The good news is that the treatment of Lyme disease, particularly in the early, localized phase of the disease, is extremely safe and effective with a 14-day course of antibiotics. The testing is also relatively straightforward, with very good sensitivity and specificity when performed correctly. And this is where the bad news comes… (more…)


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The earliest recorded artwork of Damien de Vuester was a painting by British Lord Edward Clifford.
Damien is said to have looked at the original sketch and said, "Oh, what an ugly face."
The world disagrees, seeing the nobility and kindness in that ravaged countenance, captured in oils, pastels, chalk, tile, and now koa.
"The artist, Dale Zarrella, carved the statue without intent of appearing the way it is," said Rev. Lane Akiona of St. Augustine's Church.
Akiona said the grain of the wood dictated the final product.
Like most sculptors, the artist didn't make just one. A duplicate statue was fashioned in bronze. It now sits in the Vatican, a gift to Pope Benedict XVI before his abdication.
It is hoped the statue will eventually be assigned to one of the outdoor alcoves circling St. Peter's Square.
The church offered these gifts, not only as artistic expression, but for public education, prompting some to ask questions about Rev. Damien.
Zarrella, from Maui, is working on a statue of Mother Marianne in a different local wood. Both pieces will sit in St. Augustine's sainthood museum, planned for this plot of land in front of the church on Kalakaua Avenue.
If all goes well, construction of the museum will start this December. The facility will include a backyard meditation garden with other pieces of art inspired by Hawaii's saints.
The museum is scheduled to begin construction in December.
In July, two statues of Brother Joseph Dutton will be arriving from China.
A community campaign is also underway to have Damien's loyal assistant eventually named Hawaii's 3rd saint.
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North Central College will host a talk by Philippa Gregory Oct. 23 as part of the College's Sesquicentennial Author Series presented by Anderson's Bookshops.
Gregory's talk begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, in Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. The cost is $27.99 and includes a copy of her new book, "The Lady of the Rivers," and ticket to the author program, question-and-answer session and signing line. One additional companion ticket may be purchased for $10 (no book). Visit Anderson's Bookshops' Naperville store at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., call 630-355-2665 or visit andersonsbookshop.com to purchase a book or to learn more.
Gregory is a New York Times No. 1-bestselling author who drew readers around the world into the legendary Tudor court with novels including "The Other Boleyn Girl." Her new "The Cousins' War" series brings vibrant life to the noble family that preceded the Tudors—the magnificent Plantagenets—and chronicles the years of battles and political infighting most commonly known as the Wars of the Roses.
Now, in "The Women of the Cousins' War," Gregory teams with two eminent historians, David Baldwin and Michael Jones, to explore the true lives of the extraordinary heroines of "The Cousins' War" series: Jacquetta, Duchess of Bedford ("The Lady of the Rivers"), Elizabeth Woodville, Queen of England ("The White Queen") and Margaret Beaufort, founder of the Tudor dynasty ("The Red Queen").
"The Women of the Cousins' War" offers fascinating biographical essays about the inspirations behind Gregory's fiction and a sweeping picture of one of the most intriguing periods in English history. This unique illustrated project incorporates beautiful illustrations of rare portraits and source materials, making it a must-have volume for both scholars and historical fiction readers alike.
Gregory studied history at the University of Sussex and received a Ph.D. at the University of Edinburgh. She is a recognized authority on women's history, the author of several bestselling novels and a regular contributor to TV, radio and international newspapers. She welcomes visitors to her website, philippagregory.com.
North Central College's Sesquicentennial Author Series concludes with an appearance by Bill Bryson on Oct. 26. The series began with talks by Tyra Banks on Sept. 15 and Caroline Kennedy on Oct. 5.


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McHenry County Sheriff candidate Bill Prim issued the following news release on Tuesday:
Former Illinois 8th District Congressman Joe Walsh today enthusiastically threw his support behind Bill Prim, Republican Candidate for McHenry County Sheriff in 2014. Walsh represented McHenry County in the U.S. Congress from 2010 to 12 and still lives in McHenry. Walsh issued the following statement:
"Bill Prim is exactly what the McHenry County Sheriff's office needs – an honest, principled candidate who will fight for smaller government and fight for real reform of the Sheriff's office. It's no secret that the Sheriff's office would benefit greatly from a healthy dose of good government, transparency, and reform. As the only fresh, outside reformer in this race, Bill is the only candidate capable of cleaning up the 'good old boys, insider' atmosphere that has permeated the office for far too long.
"Bill is a long time McHenry County resident, a great family man, has a sterling professional law enforcement career and believes fervently in personal liberty, gun rights, family values, and making government accessible to the entire community. He's a good guy and will provide a fresh new, inclusive voice to an office that desperately needs it."
Bill Prim had the following to say about the Walsh endorsement: "It's an honor to have the support of Congressman Walsh. He went to Washington to fight for freedom and limited government and to clean up government at the national level. He ran against political insiders and career politicians. I intend to run on the same platform at the County level."
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Nearly 200 of the state's outstanding teachers, administrators, student
support personnel, educational service personnel, and community members will
take center stage Saturday, October 7, when they are honored by the Illinois
State Board of Education at the 32nd annual Those Who Excel/Illinois Teacher
of the Year awards program. The awards banquet will be held at the Decatur
Conference Center, 4191 W US Highway 36, Decatur.
"We are honoring these individuals for their outstanding contributions
to schools throughout the state," said State Superintendent of Education
Randy Dunn. "They represent the thousands of people who support our
schools daily to help all our students become successful lifelong learners."
The categories for recognition are:
This year, all levels of awards will be presented at the banquet. There
Candidates are nominated by their local schools and people in their communities.
The nomination includes a brief biography of the nominee, his or her philosophy
of education, professional development and community involvement and their
opinions of the state's most pressing educational needs. Letters of
recommendation are also required.
A committee of peers chooses the award winners. The committee represents
statewide education organizations and includes former award winners.
Teacher of the Year finalists comprise all teachers given the Award of Excellence.
Finalists sit for a videotaped interview as part of the selection process.
The Teacher of the Year serves as the state's ambassador for teaching
and represents Illinois in the National Teacher of the Year programs sponsored
by the Council of Chief State School Officers, Scholastic, Inc., and ING.
Jacque Bolger, a French teacher at Hononegah High School, District 207,
in Rockton is the current Illinois Teacher of the Year.
View this year's Those Who
Excel winners, listed by county.
Return to ISBE News Home Page
Illinois State Board of Education
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'Four Score and Seven' at the Milford Theater
June 19, 2013 —
MILFORD, PA — The Milford Theater will present a fully staged production of a new play by John Klemeyer, "Four Score and Seven," this June. Performances dates are Friday, June 21 and 28 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 22 at 8 p.m. and June 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $15 each at the door.
The play is directed by Penelope Morgan-Lohr and will feature Cass Collins, Carol Macadam, Jim Heisl, Darren Fouse, Sally Minich and Rebecca Robbins. The play relates the difficulty of dealing with end of life issues in a loving but combative family. "Four Score" is Klemeyer's first play since "Catfish Goes the Distance," which was presented in a staged reading at the Milford Theater in 2012.


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thank you to all who have posted before. i don't feel so alone. i have a 34 weeker who is now 4 weeks old. he was 6 lbs 1 oz. three days ago, but has now dropped to 5 lbs 15 oz.
Joey has a g-tube in his tummy for direct feeds and has an imperferated anus with a colostomy bag. I can track wet diapers, but not poopy ones.
I'm trying desparately to get away from the g-tube feeding because it produces horrible reflux for him. We spend an hour and a half helping him get through the feeding without throwing up. And since feeding time takes so long, and since we have to feed every 3 hours, he is never seems hungry enough for the breast.
I've tried for three days to stay off the g-tube and do only breast and bottle. When he decides to BF he does great. has great sucking and swallowing. At a good session, he'll nurse for about 15 min. We may have one or two good sessions a day. Most of the time, he is so sleepy I cant' get him to wake up, even using all the tactics described here. since he won't wake up to nurse, I go to a bottle, but he sleeps through a bottle too!
He's dehydrated now and I feel forced to use the g-tube which means he's not hungry for the breast again. Should I wait four hours insted of 3 to try and get him back on track with BF?
How can I get him to wake up enough to even take a bottle??? If he would take a bottle, he wouldn't get so dehydrated. And, the feeding sessions would go so much faster and better that I think he'd be hungrier the next time to try nursing.
Any suggestions? I would especially appreciate hearing from moms with experience using the g-tube.
Thank you!!


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Twenty years of bald eagles breeding along the Upper Delaware River
December 30, 2013 —
My interest in birds was casual when I was younger, but got a boost in the late '70s when I returned to the U.S. from military service and started flying small aircraft over our region's scenic Upper Delaware River Region as a way to unwind.
Aside from the scenic ridges and swift water rapids below, I kept an eye out for birds. In this bird-rich region, what started out as a safety necessity became more and more a quest to identify the rapidly growing dots that quickly appeared as feathers and wings whizzing by at cruising speed.
Birds like vultures and hawks were easily recognizable, but occipiters such as sharp-shinned hawks were smaller and more of a challenge. Geese and waterfowl were present, with flocks easy to spot during migration season. One species was missing though; during my early flights, I saw no bald eagles—no majestic dancers of the sky to share the airspace with.
Eagles, taken for granted by many people today, can be seen throughout the region, and all of our local counties have several occupied bald eagle nests. This wasn't always the case; the effects of DDT caused eagles, as well as several other bird species, to experience reproductive difficulties in the form of thin and brittle eggs that would not endure the incubation process.
In the late 1970s, Pennsylvania was down to three breeding nests and New York was down to a single breeding pair that could not reproduce due to DDT effects, before the chemical was banned. The bald eagle was on the verge of extirpation (local extinction) in NY and PA, and there were no nests within our region.
In 1976, New York State (NYS) initiated a bald eagle reintroduction program where eaglets from Alaska's plentiful population were placed in cages on man-made elevated nesting platforms called "hacking towers." Eaglets were fed by people who stayed out of view of the birds so the eaglets did not "imprint" on humans as a parent.
At around 12 weeks on, the cages were opened so the eaglets could perch on branches placed on the cages and eventually make their first flight, or fledge. Four years later near Watertown, NY, a pair of these "hacked" eagles was found successfully breeding at a nest of their own. In 1980, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) went large scale with the project, hacking close to 200 eaglets during the next nine years. PA initiated its own reintroduction in 1983.


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The Huntley Chamber of Commerce has a litany of events scheduled this week to celebrate "National Chamber of Commerce Week."
To kick start the week, the chamber is hosting open office hours until 5 p.m. today to allow residents and business owners to see everything the Huntley chamber has to offer for the community. On Tuesday, the chamber will host a business mixer. The group will conduct a membership drive later in the week.
The Huntley chamber currently has more than 300 members. The organization is also celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The complete schedule of events for National Chamber Week is listed below:
Monday Open office hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday Multi-member mixer from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Advanced Office Services, 40W980 Powers Rd.
Wednesday President and multi-chamber executive directors quarterly meeting at 11:30 a.m. at the chamber office, 11704 Coral St.
Thursday Membership drive by phone from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to educate owners on the benefits of a chamber membership
Village President Chuck Sass and the village trustees present chamber officials with a proclamation during the regular Village Board meeting at 7 p.m. in Village Hall, 10987 Main St.
Friday Chamber officials hit the street to do a membership drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday Chamber members participate in the village's Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.


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Project ID: 2002MN7B
Title: Biodiversity in Urban Ponds and Lakes: Human Effects on Plankton Populations
Project Type: Research
Focus Categories: Water Quality, Surface Water, Management and Planning
Keywords: N/A
Start Date: 03/01/2002
End Date: 02/28/2004
Federal Funds: $24000.00
Matching Funds: $39629.00
Congressional District: Four
Principal Investigator: Sterner, Robert Warner (University of Minnesota)
Abstract: This project will address two sorely neglected aspects of water resources research: 1) urban habitats and 2) biodiversity of small inconspicuous species. There is wide recognition that biodiversity is an important aspect of water quality, yet on several critical fronts, we lack sufficient scientific underpinning to make this goal a reality. There is little scientific data on effects of different environmental factors on biodiversity of small aquatic organisms. There has been little attention paid to the water resources closest to the large proportion of today's society that lives in urban environments. By undertaking serious study of biodiversity in urban ponds and lakes, this project will establish whether the combined influences of urbanization are deleteriously affecting the majority of the biodiversity within those habitats.


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#206787 - 08/24/12 02:16 AM Re: Since No One Wants to Play Hogwash... [Re: Candy]
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Originally Posted By: CandyI want to play.
I heard a word on TV last night...it has wonderful meaning....nothing similar in English (yet).
What do you say....shall we do it?
I never can refuse what raises my curiosity, Candy. Please start a fresh thread, put your invitation to play there and see how many former and new players we can get together. I'd like to hear your word.
#206789 - 08/24/12 06:04 AM Re: Since No One Wants to Play Hogwash... [Re: BranShea]
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I'm certainly ready for a hot game of Hogwash.
#206791 - 08/24/12 06:35 AM Re: Since No One Wants to Play Hogwash... [Re: Faldage]
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Well - that's four of us, so far. prolly enough to start with,, in the expectation of picking up two or three more._________________________
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#206792 - 08/24/12 10:31 AM Re: Since No One Wants to Play Hogwash... [Re: Rhubarb Commando]
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I'll vote. Faldage_s once tweaked my grammar of my daffy and I am still in recovery. .
#206793 - 08/24/12 12:08 PM Re: Since No One Wants to Play Hogwash... [Re: Avy]
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Good on ya, Avy - we definitely have enough porcbain afficionados, now!_________________________
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#206795 - 08/25/12 02:58 AM Re: Since No One Wants to Play Hogwash... [Re: Rhubarb Commando]
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Ok, thanks ...time out for hogwash
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Madison Crystal Lamp
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This sculptural lamp is a functional work of art, creating a dramatic statement for any room. The graceful geometric base is hand-carved from a single block of shimmering crystal, topped with an off-white paper shade to softly temper the light.
- 12.5"W x 4.5"D x 27" high, overall.
- French-wired to showcase the clarity of the crystal.
- Antiqued brass finial.
- Rectangular paper shade allows placement on narrow tables or close to a wall.
- Felt-padded base won't scratch flat surfaces.
- On/off socket switch.
- Dimensions & More Info
- Overall: 12.5"W x 4.5"D x 27" high.
- Uses one bulb, up to 150W max. (not included).
- UL-certified.
- This product is intended for use in the United States and Canada and is built to United States electrical standards.
- Made in China.
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- Wipe the lamp with a soft dry cloth. Avoid the use of all cleaners and abrasives, especially ammonia-based cleaners.
- Dust shade lightly with a feather duster or light cloth. Do not allow the shade to get wet.
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CBOE's Volatility Index (VIX)
by Wayne A. Thorp, CFA
Over the last couple of years, a great deal of attention has been paid to the Chicago Board Options Exchange CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX for short. Wayne A. Thorp, CFA, editor of Computerized Investing, explains what this indicator is and how to use it. Subscribers to CI have access to a regular column called Technically Speaking that explains chart types, trendlines, and indicators such as the VIX. You can follow Wayne on Twitter @CI_Editor.
What the VIX Measures
The VIX is a measure of the implied or expected volatility of S&P 500 options over the next 30 days. Implied volatility is the market's estimated future volatility and is reflected in the premiums paid for options.
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Originally launched in 1993, the VIX underwent a change in calculation in September 2003. The "original" VIX was calculated using at-the-money put and call options on the S&P 100 index OEX. Furthermore, the original VIX was based on prices of only eight at-the-money OEX puts and calls, the most actively traded index options at the time.
By 2003, the S&P 500 index SPX option market was the most actively traded option market, while trading volume in OEX index options had fallen off significantly. Also, portfolio managers were using options more as a means of insuring their portfolios, specifically with out-of-the-money and at-the-money index puts. Therefore, the new VIX calculation includes put and call options with a wide range of strike prices, including those in-the-money, at-the-money and out-of-the-money.
Investor "Fear Gauge"
The CBOE's VIX microsite (www.cboe.com/micro/vix) states that: "Since volatility often signifies financial turmoil, VIX is often referred to as the 'investor fear gauge.'"
One way to look at the VIX is as a measure of what investors are willing to pay to hedge their equity portfolios using S&P 500 index options. As put options have become a popular method of hedging portfolios, a rise in the VIX is seen as a signal that investors are becoming increasingly worried about downside volatility in the market.
The buyer of a put option acquires the right (but not the obligation) to sell the underlying instrument—in this case, the S&P 500 index or an index exchange-traded fund ETF such as the S&P SPDR SPY—for a predetermined price during a specified period of time. If the option buyer exercises their right, the seller of the put is obligated to buy the underlying instrument from them at the agreed upon strike price, regardless of the current market price. As a hedging strategy, an investor would buy put options to offset the potential loss in their stock portfolio if they expected the market to decline. While the value of the investor's equity portfolio would more than likely fall with the overall market, the value of the put option would gain in value as the market fell.
Using the VIX
The VIX is watched closely by short-term investors and traders. It is a forward-looking indicator and measures the volatility investors expect to see in the near future. However, there is much debate as to how exactly an investor can use the VIX, and the degree to which its use is beneficial.
Many investors monitor the VIX because it provides useful information about investor sentiment. Like many other sentiment indicators, investors use the VIX to identify possible market turning points. However, also like most sentiment indicators, the VIX isn't good at identifying exact market tops and bottoms.
Though there has been an inverse relationship between the VIX and the S&P 500 index—high levels of the VIX have generally indicated market bottoms and low levels market tops—the relationship between the VIX and the S&P 500 did weaken during the 2008 market downturn.
In June and July 2008 the VIX rose nearly 50% while the S&P dropped nearly 13%. The VIX started its sharp climb to historic levels in late August, eventually peaking at 89.53 on an intraday level on October 24, 2008. During this same time, the S&P lost nearly a third of its value. Past history had shown that extreme levels in the VIX indicated market reversals. While the S&P 500 did rally 18% over the next the seven days, the stock index reversed course and continued its decline even while the VIX fell dramatically from its October and November highs. When the market eventually did find its footing in early March 2009, the VIX was nearly 50% off its October and November 2008 highs.
Then, in September and October of 2009, the S&P 500 hit successive intermediate highs even while the VIX was matching previous highs or reaching new ones.
Seeing how the apparent relationship between the VIX and the S&P 500 has deteriorated over the last couple of years, I would be hesitant to use it as a timing mechanism. Recent history has shown that the market can continue to fall even as the VIX is dropping dramatically (or continue to rise when the VIX is hitting new near-term highs). If you have your mind set on buying when you see the VIX hitting intermediate-term highs, at a minimum you may want to wait for a market pullback.
Like all indicators, the VIX is only one piece of the puzzle. It is best to use it along with other market measures and wait for confirmation from multiple sources before acting.
Maurice from MA posted over 6 years ago:
Howdy:I suggest reading the book by S.Johnson & J.Kwak. I've lost 5% from my IRA since April of 2010. I am moving to CD's to reduce some of the loss. Over and out!
Lee Wenzel from MN posted over 5 years ago:
What do you think of buying VXX as a non-correlated hedge when the VIX is at unusual lows?
Jerome from TX posted over 5 years ago:
Good article, but forgone conclusion. Never rely on any one indicator. AAII has repeated that over the years.
Mercere from TN posted over 5 years ago:
Everyone's always tring to determine when to buy and when to sell. I've been stopped out, ridden the elevator up & down, sold too soon or too late, and occasionally hit the ball "on the screws."
It seems like the two best pieces of advice I've heard is that "It's hard to lose money taking a profit," and "Pigs get fat & hogs get butchered!"
That said, I'm always open to new advice and information!
Steven Sears from IA posted over 3 years ago:
A few years ago I bought VXX on the 3rd of July and sold on the 5th of July. I made enough to buy a box of bottle rockets. But I have since learned that volume and volatility are not at all the same thing. Lady Luck is a cruel mistress.
Douglas Sewall from ME posted over 2 years ago:
Excellent brief explanation of VIX. Thank you for including the info that VIX action failed to correlate normally (inversely) with S&P in September and October 2009.


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Local families in need could lose benefits through the Women, Infants and Children or WIC nutrition program if the government shutdown drags out.
As the sole provider for her husband and two kids, the WIC program has helped Rosana Hernandez with essentials that she would normally otherwise not be able to afford.
"You get the milk, cereal, peanut butter, eggs and all that," said Hernandez.
But what helps her the most is paying for the special formula needed for her 6-month-old son, Colten.
"(The) last time I'd seen the total of formula, it came to a total of over $100, and that's really something that I don't have," said Hernandez.
Now with the WIC program potentially having to close because of the government shutdown, Hernandez isn't sure what she'll do.
"It makes me worried about how I'm going to feed him because I don't get a whole lot of food stamps," said Hernandez.
More than 2,000 families in La Crosse County receive help from WIC.
The county's program director, Jennifer Loging said it has enough funding to last through the month. That means people can still apply for benefits, pick up their checks for food assistance and businesses can still cash those checks to be reimbursed.
Loging said they'll need to figure out what to do long-term in the next couple of weeks.
"This is concerning," said Loging. "This is serious stuff. If WIC had to shut down, women, children and families -- they lose benefits; they lose the nutrition education, the breastfeeding support and education. They would lose food that they rely on -- from basic staple food that they need and rely on to feed their families and including infant formula too."
Loging also said shutting the program down could also mean the monthly checks families use for food assistance would disappear.
"The food dollars come down through the national government, so we need to be sure that stores can be reimbursed for food for the checks that people are spending," said Loging.
So while the county works to prepare for the worst, Hernandez is also thinking about taking measures of her own.
"It just comes down to the fact that I'm going to have no other choice but to get another job, and then I wouldn't be able to see my kids," said Hernandez. "(It's) another reason why I would be stressed out."
Loging said there is some money from the department as well as rebates that can be used to help fund the program if the government shutdown lasts more than a month, but stresses both are last resorts.
During the last government shutdown in 1995, the WIC program was not affected because it was considered an essential program.


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Like health care and gay marriage, it has been inevitable that this country would overcome political hurdles and get around to a reasonable immigration policy. There is the matter of economic need, and there is the matter of basic fairness, and both provide significant motivation to have a new national policy that makes the path to citizenship both clear and manageable. President Obama has been working on his plan for months. Over the weekend a bipartisan group of Senators beat him to the punch with a plan that is now the starting point.
It's a good starting point to be sure, and the bipartisan support is clearly a plus. We're eager to see the President's plan. We are also aware of ultra-conservative members of the House of Representatives who have less interest in fairness and don't really understand the economic ramifications of our existing policies. But there's a blueprint in place and again, the outcome seems inevitable. And we'll be a stronger nation because of it.


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Forums to focus on consumer fraudThe Valley News | April 07,2014WHITE RIVER JUNCTION Free forums to help prevent consumer fraud will take place in White River Junction, Castleton, Montpelier and Woodstock.
The forums are hosted by the Vermont attorney generals office and AARP Vermont.
They will provide tips, free materials and information about the latest scams and how to avoid becoming a victim.
Vermonters are losing thousands of dollars every week to various kinds of consumer fraud, and more than half of the victims are people over 50, the states AARP said in a recent news release.
Whether its bogus investment deals, the grandparent scam, e-mail ploys, lottery scams, or the newest ID theft scheme, sophisticated con artists are busy at work coming up with new ways to get consumers to hand over their hard-earned money, the AARP said.
Its important for residents to keep up to date on the latest scams and schemes to help protect themselves, their families and friends.
According to the Vermont attorney generals office, the following scams are active in Vermont:
The Grandparent scam, which involves calls from someone claiming to be a loved one in trouble in Canada, seeking money by wire transfer.
A free security system scam, with phishing calls claiming to offer the product in exchange for a monthly service fee.
A sweepstakes scam, with calls claiming a resident has won a sweepstakes, requesting wire transfer, check or credit card for fees to receive winnings.
A credit card rate scam, with phishing calls offering reduced interest rates and seeking credit card account information.
A phony payday loan collection scam, with threatening calls claiming a resident owes money on a payday loan, threatening arrest for various reasons, including check fraud.
A Craigslist or classified ad scam involving emails purporting interest in an item. Residents who receive such calls or emails should not send money, give out information or agree to pay.
To RSVP for the forums, call 877-926-8300.
The forums are:
White River Junction, 1 p.m. today, Bugbee Senior Center, 262 N. Main St.
Castleton, 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, Castleton Senior Center 2108 Main St.
Montpelier, 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, Capitol Plaza (Ethan Allen Room), 100 State St.
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