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Singularity ReviewBy Abbie Heppe - Posted Jul 09, 2010
Singularity is a first-person sci-fi shooter that puts you on a mysterious island that it appears time forgot. Of course, nothing is as it seems, but the game's tension and potential are ultimately squandered. If you're looking for a fairly mindless shooter, you could do worse, but it never lives up to the superior games that it liberally borrows from to contruct its mechanics.
The Pros
- Great concept
- First half of game is interesting, scary, and fun
The Cons
- Intrigue of the game tapers away as it progresses
- Gameplay variety is lacking
- Multiplayer is too simplistic to warrant much playtime
Singularity is a first-person sci-fi shooter that puts you on a mysterious island that it appears time forgot. Of course, nothing is as it seems, but unfortunately, the game's tension and potential are ultimately squandered. If you're looking for a fairly mindless shooter, you could do worse, but it never lives up to the superior games that it liberally borrows from to contruct its mechanics.
Singularity begins when a US patrol helicopter, investigating the source of a powerful surge that destroyed a military satellite crash, lands near Katorga-12, a mysterious island that seems to have been devoid of life since 1955. It's a striking intro, though unashamedly, the Bioshock comparisons will flow freely, as your character spends the first part of the game in a pseudo-survival horror nightmare fighting the hideously mutated denizens of the island while collecting audio recordings and self-upgrading with the scientific breakthroughs that are clearly the reason everything went to hell in the first place.
Sometimes - History Needs a Push
No pun intended, I was enraptured by the iconic Communist-era Russia motif, which colors Katorga-12, where scientists discovered a new element dubbed E99 to be used for Cold War weaponry and ultimately, time travel. Though graphically, the game's nothing to call home about, the world presented in Singularity is eerie, has spectacular audio and helps the plotline grow more fascinating through ghostly images of the horrible past that unfold as you progress through the schools and living quarters of its previous inhabitants. The image I carried with me for the duration of the game was that of little children crawling under their desks in the way we were all taught to do in case of nuclear annihilation, only for the real world to reveal their corpses still tucked carefully away for future explorers to discover. Furniture? Not as safe as we all were taught.
Clearly, something is very wrong on Katorga-12 and you discover very quickly that the warring scientists on the island have (inadvertently?) re-written history in a rather unpleasant fashion and it is up to you to make things right. It's a bit like the lesson we learned from "Back to the Future," but with communism and crazy weapons. Your guidance in the game comes from a mysterious organization called Mir-12 and their operative, Kathryn. After completing the game, I'm still not sure the origins of Mir-12 or why there was a British lady waiting for me in the basement of an abandoned Russian mining facility, but she did bring along a convincing PowerPoint presentation and wasn't trying to shoot me, so I accepted her mission. After all, the only thing warning me against Mir-12 was hastily scribbled chalk messages on the walls. I think I made a good choice. You'll also collect notes from the island's inhabitants, some were so funny that I couldn't help but collect more -- I tip my hat to the writer who came up with these. As far as the rest of the plot, it's best you discover it on your own.
Political Power Comes From the Barrel of a Gun
As you'd expect in any sci-fi shooter, Singularity has quite an arsenal. The Seeker allows you to control its bullet trajectory, though sadly, it stops upon contact, negating any double or triple kills, though it contacts with glorious slo-mo, limb-exploding gore. The time-toying TMD, also used in puzzle solving sequences, can revert enemies into mutated monsters (though not into easily squish-able infants, sadly) or age them into ash. I was initially afraid its main use would be to revert broken boxes back into box form (which happens), but it lends itself quite handily to combat.
Most of Singularity's standard weapons (i.e. shotgun, assault rifle, pistol) become fairly useless once you acquire the auto-cannon (mini-gun) and the high-tech weapons. One of Singularity's biggest shortcomings is that it never provides much incentive for you to use cool and creative ways to dispatch of your enemies; instead, you'll often go for the simplest and most rote kill methods, since there's nothing encouraging you to do otherwise. On a related side note, I was never sure how "in the know" the game's silent protagonist was, but at the point, early on (pre-delving into the time travel aspects of the plot), where he picks up a sniper rifle that slows time, that would have been a good point for him to say "What the ****?"
Your in-game technological advancement doesn't just come from weaponry. You can upgrade your TMD device to trap enemies in balls of stopped time, push them back with the item's melee and acquire perks that enhance its capabilities. I'm usually very reserved in upgrading weapons in shooters, saving resources for when they're needed, but I found it wasn't necessary in Singularity. You could probably upgrade nothing, save one point when you're needlessly forced to, and still complete the game on normal with little difficulty. The most shameless annoyance is that restocking ammo in your guns costs resources, even though ammo is plentiful in the world and you probably won't run out.
Waiting for the Great Leap Forward
After some tense and fascinating hours and one clearly programmed scare that is rather clever (plus another where I'll admit I screamed), Singularity seems to lose its momentum. Potential is clearly established from the onset and the TMD allows tantalizing glimpses into how weird and twisted Singularity could get with its time travel mechanic. However, it feels underutilized and the game takes a turn for the generic. It never gets downright awful, but it never does anything special, either. With the elements inarguably borrowed from core action and shooter titles like Bioshock, Dead Space, and Half-Life 2, you'd expect the plot to turn into something mind-blowingly fantastic. Instead, you run through buildings and kill things (and if you forget where to go, there's a Dead Space-ish ability that shows you). The enemies never get too impressive and the end-game, which is the first time choice is introduced to the player, belies what could have been with a bit more time, money or more importantly, creativity, whichever of those crippled the latter part of the game.
I've read gaming statistic reports indicating that many times, only 20% of people finish a game and that seems what Singularity is banking on. I actually like the pay-off, but nothing the main character does in the game, even if he's just a grunt used to further the plotline, actually lends any weight to the final moments. For a game that is so initially engaging, it's solely due to the world and not the characters. Ultimately, it is the mindless shooter fun (and abbreviated length) of Singularity that encourages replayability and not the alternate endings, which you can experience by loading the last save of the game three times.
Each According to His Abilities
It's always gratifying to see a shooter take a deviation from the standard auspices of FPS multiplayer, mostly because practiced players only recognize the strongest of contenders. Singularity offers two modes, both class-based: One is straight deathmatch -- soldiers vs. creatures -- and Extermination is a "capture the points" objective-based mode with the same premise.
Off the bat, there needed to be some tutorial regarding the Creature classes, as you don't play them in the single-player campaign, but the learning process is quick. It's rather barebones. There's no stat-tracking. It's a lot less like Left 4 Dead and a lot more like The Darkness' tepid multiplayer mode. As a soldier, you can choose from weapons available in single-player with various mild perks and the creature classes, though far more interesting, are relegated to vomiting, throwing explosive barrels, and functioning as a Headcrab or a Tank. I'm very drawn towards healer classes, which exist on both sides; It ended up being the weakest selection, point-wise, but the most gratifying personally. There is some mindless potential in all of it, but it'll never take you away from your main multiplayer shooters of choice. Given more time, or just some slight alterations to lobbies, class selection (which trying to change mid-game failed multiple times for me) or an attempt to flesh it out beyond "tacked-on" would have furthered its longevity, but as it stands, Singularity's single player campaign outstrips its multiplayer.
I've Run Out of Short-Winded Quotes About Communism
Singularity takes great cues from popular FPS titles and a significant portion of the experience is tense, intriguing and makes you feel like something spectacular is around the corner. Unfortunately, the opposite happens as you start to hit the finish line. The environments become blander, the gameplay more repetitive and the potential is ultimately squandered. The rifts in time and playful nature of the game makes it seem like Singularity could have taken a far more ambitious path but never does. That also goes for its multiplayer, which doesn't do much to pull you away from your favorite online shooter. While I personally felt cheated by Singularity's failure to deliver on its promise, if you're one of those aforementioned gamers who never play to completion, you might not be disappointed. What Singularity does right, it does very well, but it needed to evolve into something far more unique and interesting than what it ultimately is.


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Diversity and cross-cultural issues in Mozambique
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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 by Peace Corps Volunteers. 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, it poses challenges. In Mozambique, 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 Mozambique.
Outside of Mozambique'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 belief in some countries that all Americans are rich and have blond hair and blue eyes. The people of Mozambique 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 Mozambique, 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.
- 1 Overview of Diversity in Mozambique
- 2 What Might a Volunteer Face?
Overview of Diversity in Mozambique
Except for the few who work at development agencies, Mozambicans have had little exposure to Americans, especially those of color. The ideas Mozambicans have about Americans come mostly from the images they see in the media. As powerful and far-reaching as American media are, chances are good that even Mozambicans in remote areas have seen U.S. television programs. As a result, they may think most Americans are white, young, affluent, and promiscuous. Explaining repeatedly that American TV shows and films do not necessarily represent your lifestyle or values may test your patience, but it is worth persevering to break through the stereotyping and encourage your Mozambican colleagues and friends see you as a unique person with virtues and faults that have nothing to do with the media.
Peace Corps/Mozambique is firmly committed to supporting diversity in its program. The staff 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.
Within Peace Corps/Mozambique, Volunteers have established specific committees to help support one another in different areas of Volunteer life, including planning activities and events on the community, provincial, and country levels; collecting information and resources to assist all Volunteers in generating ideas and constructing projects; and acting as the voice of the Volunteers to the Peace Corps staff. These committees include: Volunteer Advisory Committee, Peer Support Network, Gender and Development Committee, Information and Resource Center Committee, Science Fair and English Theater Competition Committees, and others.
What Might a Volunteer Face?
Possible Issues for Female Volunteers
Mozambique's long history of male labor migration, displaced communities, and wartime insecurity has led to a decline in the traditional values that used to offer support if marriages broke down. As a result, many Mozambican women throughout the country support their households alone. Although Mozambique's Constitution provides for the equality of men and women, in reality women have the less-favored position legally, economically, and in custom. The culture of male-female relationships is very conservative, and there is very little public affection between males and females.
Learning to live and work in this environment can be challenging for female Volunteers, who are likely to experience some form of sexual harassment or have different expectations placed on them because they are women. Fewer than 10 percent of teachers at the secondary school level are women, fewer than 40 percent of secondary students are female, and even fewer women attend technical schools. In rural areas, where 80 percent of the population lives, women are engaged in subsistence farming and child rearing, and girls have less time for school. On the other hand, the majority of technicians, i.e., health educators, at health posts are female.
The independent lifestyles many women raised in the United States take for granted, such as living alone as a single woman, will often appear odd or as cause for medo (fear) or loneliness to Mozambicans. It is important to realize that they are not seeking to restrict your independence but are merely expressing concern and curiosity based on a different upbringing. You should be able to resolve the situation simply by explaining that this is the way you are used to living.
Another issue female Volunteers inevitably face in Mozambique is their immediate popularity with men. Female Volunteers quickly realize that "amigo" has an added connotation here and that they should not be surprised if every other bus driver falls in love with them in the course of a 30-minute drive. The hardest part of such situations is the defensive attitude they may provoke in you. If you can be abundantly clear about your intentions from the beginning, it will save you trouble in the end. You will need to keep a low social profile and practice discretion in public (e.g., not drinking alone in bars) to avoid developing an undesirable reputation in your community.
Mozambicans are very generous, and the time you spend with Mozambican women will be endearing and enlightening. The friendships you form with women within your community and throughout Mozambique are sure to be a positive aspect of your time in Mozambique.
Possible Issues for Volunteers of Color
Mozambicans may expect Volunteers of color to learn local languages quicker than other Volunteers and may ask them what their tribal languages and customs are. Assumed to be Africans, black Americans may be treated according to local social norms, which can have both positive (e.g., being more readily accepted than other Volunteers) and negative aspects. African Americans may also be perceived as considering themselves superior to Africans.
Asian Americans may be assumed to be Chinese or Japanese nationals and may be asked if they are martial arts experts (a result of the kung fu videos shown throughout the country). Hispanic American Volunteers may be mistaken for Portuguese or called "el Cubano, Mexicano," etc. They may not be considered real Americans.
Possible Issues for Senior Volunteers
In training, seniors may encounter frustration in having their needs met for an effective learning environment in areas such as timing, presentation, and style. They may need to be assertive in developing an effective individual approach to language learning.
Some seniors may feel left out socially among the group of younger trainees. Or they may find that younger Volunteers look to them for advice and support, an enjoyable experience for some seniors but not necessarily for all. In addition, seniors may not receive adequate support from younger Volunteers, who may have little understanding of the lives of seniors.
Possible Issues for Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Volunteers
Although homosexuality is not illegal for adults in Mozambique (the legal age of sexual consent is 14 years), it is not widely accepted and rarely practiced publicly, especially outside the capital city Maputo. Gay, lesbian, and bisexual Volunteers are thus not likely to be able to be open about their sexual orientation and are advised to keep their sexual behavior discreet.
Peace Corps/Mozambique has open gay, lesbian, and bisexual Volunteers who are presently serving. Many of these Volunteers are open in discussing the ways in which sexual orientation relates to life here in Mozambique.
See also: Articles about Mozambique on the National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Peace Corps Alumni Association website at http://www.lgbrpcv.org/articles.htm
Possible Religious Issues for Volunteers
An estimated 40 percent of Mozambicans are Muslims and approximately 40 percent are Christians, the latter divided equally between Roman Catholics and Protestants. Traditional African faiths are widespread and often combined with Christian or Muslim beliefs. The northern region is predominantly Muslim, while the central and southern regions where Volunteers serve are more diverse. Mozambicans are quite tolerant of religious differences, and there is little, if any, conflict among people of different faiths.
Possible Issues for Volunteers with Disabilities
Disabled Volunteers in Mozambique face a special set of challenges. As in other parts of the world, some people may hold prejudicial attitudes about individuals with disabilities and may discriminate against them. Additionally, there is very little of the infrastructure to accommodate individuals with disabilities that has been developed in the United States.
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 accommodations, to perform a full tour of Volunteer service in Mozambique without undue risk of harm to yourself or interruption of your service. The Peace Corps/Mozambique staff will work with disabled Volunteers to make reasonable accommodations for them in housing and at work to enable them to serve safely and effectively.

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The Filibuster
Any Opening Day rituals? I always wear the same shirt.
Barrington, IL
Just so we are all clear on this, let it be known that I try to change my shirt at least once every day, every two days if I'm really strapped for time and/or laundry detergent. I mean, I do have a wild side, but I ain't no goddamn hipster.
But that's not what you meant, Pete, and for that, I wish I could apologize.
Rituals? Hell yes. Indeed, dear readers, I may be a logical, reason abiding secularist, but that doesn't mean I can't dip into the crazy pool every once in a while, just for fun.
In fact, the following is a short checklist of things I must have for opening day to complete me:
It will never nag, it will never whine, it will never talk. It doesn't ask you to skip the game to go to some dinner party. It doesn't ask "does this make me look fat?" It won't flip out, drunk dial you at 5 a.m. and force you to change all the locks on your doors. Beer is your friend, people. Make sure you have it. Lots of it.
Um, you can have pizza without beer and beer without pizza, but why would you do something like that? Opening Day calls for order — the first of a regimented 162 — so let's all get on the same Utopian page and have some 'za with our beer (this will cause heartburn for a lot of us, but it doesn't matter. Man up!).
More Beer
Just when you think you have enough beer you realize you need more beer. It happens all the time. If you're on a budget, Miller Lite, Old Style or Bud Light will work splendidly (though not Special Export or Hamm's, unless you want to make out with the toilet later). If money ain't a thang I suggest Belle's Oberon, Sam Adams anything or Trout Slayer — the ultimate baseball beer. Whatever kind of beer you stock, make sure you have a lot of it. Why? Because on Opening Day you will also need…
And they will drink your beer. You see, baseball isn't the grandest game because of its simple complexity — not because of the inherent genius of setting the bases 90 feet apart (imagine the difference if they were set 95 feet apart); baseball is the grandest game because no matter what happens on the field, it can (and will) be shared among a diverse set of people with blanket understanding. A generation gap does not exist. Excluding the inflated numbers of the steroid era, everyone knows what it means to hit 60 homeruns. And when Grand Daddy recollects a Sandy Koufax no-hitter, batter by batter, forty years after the fact without missing any details, I totally know what he's talking about. The game is meant to be shared, to be argued, to be held in collective awe by its supporters. This is why I like to spend Opening Day with friends. Besides, it helps to know you're not alone… so make sure you have plenty of…
Because really, if we are going to be forced to watch another nauseating Yankees v. Red Sox matchup to start the season, we might as well be sauced enough to not mind.
And for me that would start around beer number nine…
So let's get drinkin'!
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My ritual is a Coors Light on Opening Day.
Maybe it goesn back to the first beer I drank on my 18th birthday being a Coors beer flowing from that golden can that was illegal in Florida back 1978.
Besides that, I religiously go the same way nito the balpark and sit myself down near the RF foulpole and chat with the Rays relievers standing on the field during BP.
The first ball I shag during BP always is held until later when I find a kid visitng the ballpark for the first time and toss the ball to the kid (there is always one new kid at the ballpark).
But the evening begins with a cold,frothy Coors Light and the first Hot Dog with stadium mustard, inions and relish on it.
After that, I can enjoy the rest of the 80 home games knowing the traditions are alive and well.
Rays Renegade
hmmm i always watch opening day with my family🙂 I know that sounds pretty trivial because we always watch games together but the first is always the best. However that tradition is going to break because i won't be here for the opening day game! D: Hopefully Jered does well! I have complete faith in him!
corona, corona and more corona and food off the grill….
Phillies Outside
Jefferson, I saw a billboard the other day that said something about "beer thirty" and it made me think of you. Unfortunately, I didn't even have time to go to the store, so I don't even have beer, and definitely not any 'za. I'll just have to make up for it when I watch my Rockies tomorrow.
Opening day rituals? That's something I'm not really familiar with. But it sounds fun.
Opening day rituals.
Listen to the Dodger organist CD as soon as I wake up on Opening Day. Listen to CD while I get ready to head to the stadium!
RR — Coors Light, eh? Interesting… I have no problems with it, but those sorts of beers all taste similar to me. They had a low calorie beer called Aspen Edge at one point. It was good. Now it's gone forever.
Mimi — With the fam?! That's a great way to spend it!
Peter — Corona ain't bad… I will allow it.
Emmy — YAY! Holla at my boy Ubaldo when you do. He's one of my guys now😉
Cici — It IS fun! And easy. Just make something up and stick with it. LOL.
Emma — I like that too… add a Dodger dog and I'm in.
Not all women are disruptive during baseball games😉. But some of them are… like my friends who aren't baseball fans who try to contact me during a game and ask why I am so anti-social during baseball season. I tell them I'd be very social if they were baseball fans.
Nice rituals you've got there. Mine is skipping school to watch every single game!
I skipped the pizza last night and went for chicken instead, a la Wade Boggs. Big mistake since the Yankees lost. Will change up the menu for Tuesday night!
Ritual? Going to the game or staying home. Either way it's a day off for me and I pity the fool who stops me.
E-gad!! You have hipsters too?!?! I thought that was a Williamsburg(BKN) phenomena. I call them modern day pioneers in search of their urban fantasy. Cans of RAID are ineffective. I tried.
What's better than opening day and a beer? Uh.. the night games and more beer?
Was Steven Tyler sick lookin or what? He could probably use a beer.. dont'cha think?
Elizabeth — I know, you're right, but those types of women seem to be the ones that I attract unfortunately.
Jane — Change it up! Wade Boggs… never doubt the power of a pizza🙂
Mike — I WISH I had the day off. Raid? Really? I'm trying it🙂
Buz — I agree… and Steven could use a better plastic surgeon than anything.


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#114802 - 10/30/03 08:03 PM ad ignorantium
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AD IGNORANTIUM: Considered a flaw in reasoning, an ad ignorantium argument appeals to ignorance, as it were. One commits this error if, after failing to find evidence that a claim is true, one appeals to ignorance by concluding the claim is false, or vice versa: There is no evidence of X (or -X). Therefore, -X (or X).
On another board I occasionally visit, there was a huge discussion and series of arguments about the existence of God. The discussion, I believe, was mostly respectful of people's beliefs whether they were believers or not.
Anyway, one of the series of arguments was that something could be held to be true unless proven to be false. And that series of arguments bothered me.
Tonight I was reading an online lexicon and came across arguments 'ad ignorantium' and really liked the definition I posted above. It seems that this covers my problem with those who argued on the other board that one cannot argue against the existence of God without proving that God does not exist. I thought: Well, just to say that God must exist because the other side cannot prove that God doesn't exist doesn't make sense either.
I mention this, not to pull us into arguments for or against the existence of God--especially since this board avoids discussions of religion--but to ask whether the 'ad ignorantium arguments' are fallacious in this case because an argument for or against has been proposed without evidence either way. In other words, without evidence for or against the existence of God, God's existence cannot be proven or disproven, and any arguments without evidence either way would be instances of arguments ad ignorantium.
Have I correctly grasped this concept of 'ad ignorantium' or not?
Thanks for any insights.
#114803 - 10/31/03 12:56 AM Re: ad ignorantium
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The way I read the definition, WW, was something like this (and we'll take something slightly less contentious than the existence of God).
Supposing you have read somewhere that somebody has a theory that the Pyramids were built by aliens. I tell you this is nonsense and give various reasons why I think this is extremely unlikely. You are not convinced by my arguments (perhaps because neither of us really knows very much about Egyptology) and therefore conclude that the Pyramids were built by aliens.
It is akin to the mis-step in some people's logic that proving that it is possible that something happened is equivalent to proving that it did happen. For example, someone might argue that it is possible a Roman ship got blown off course and ended up in Central America, and then go on to assume without any proof that this did in fact happen. It is a method of argument that is distressingly frequent, but I have no idea whether there is a special name for this fallacy. If anyone knows perhaps they could tell us.
#114804 - 10/31/03 08:24 AM Re: ad ignorantium
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Dear Bingley: I saw something on the Internet about artefacts being discovered in South America that are believed to have been of Mediterranean origin.
And speaking of the Pyramids, a French expert on geopolymers has written a book giving what I consider quite believable arguments that the blocks of the facing of the Pyramids were not cut and shaped before installation, but were cast in place. If interested, search for Davidovitz, Riddle of the Pyramids. I'll got check that and post URL.
Here's the title of his book:
- out of print - First edition: The Pyramids, An Enigma Solved
by Joseph Davidovits and Margie Morris
ISBN 0-87052-559-X Hippocrene Books, New York 1988
ISBN 0-88029-555-4 Dorset Press, New York 1990)
#114805 - 10/31/03 05:12 PM Re: ad ignorantium
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one cannot argue against the existence of [the invisible pink unicorn] without proving that [the invisible pink unicorn] does not exist.
While this is true, it is also true that an inability to disprove the existence of the invisible pink unicorn is not proof that the invisible pink unicorn *does exist and *that is the argument ad ignorantium. And, yes, it is a fallacy.
#114806 - 10/31/03 05:54 PM Re: ad ignorantium
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In reply to:
that is the argument ad ignorantium.
It's evidence that's the thing, yes?
Without evidence either proving or disproving, both sides of the arguments would be arguments ad ignorantium.
And this is such an interesting situation to consider. I agree with Bingley that these kinds of arguments are made too often. And, Faldage, I'm reminded of my own incorrect proposition about down's being an interjection--and you said I couldn't say that it was so simply because I said it was so. Mine was an instance, wasn't it (without formally arguing) of an argument ad ignorantium? Or at least a proposition ad ignorantium. However, I think propositions might be casually taken to be arguments, yes?
But your point: You can't say something is simply because you say it is gets at the heart of the ad ignorantium argument.
It's all about evidence.
This year in English 9 I'm pretty much overwhelmed by the number of literary terms and vocabulary I have to teach, not to mention the numerous grammar concepts to introduce and/or reinforce.
But next year I really am going to have important fallacies studied--even if we just cover one a grading period. The post hoc ergo propter hoc will be one, and I think this ad ignorantium would make a very good second one. Two to go before next year!
#114807 - 10/31/03 07:13 PM Re: ad ignorantium
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The nice thing about learning these fallacies is that you can challenge the students to listen to the news and political speeches and play Spot the Fallacy. And they'll be inundated by them, from the left, from the right and even from the extreme middle.
#114808 - 11/04/03 12:41 PM Re: ad ignorantium
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Dear Wordwind
As I understood it, the argument from ignorance (I'm more comfortable with the English), goes something like:
"You can't prove that there are no ghosts. You don't know it. So you can't tell me there are no ghosts. I've felt them in Bodiam Castle, so there."
The argument you speak of seems to be something like an argument from authority (also considered a logical fallacy), except that you are using yourself as the authority you cite! lol!
More commonly, the argument from authority might go like this: "We know that evolution took place through natural selection because Darwin says so." (It may be true that evolution took place through natural selection, but Darwin's saying so doesn't make it more or less likely. Darwin's arguments, on the other hand, as opposed to his assertions, may still hold water with us, but that is a different matter.
the sunshine warrior
#114809 - 11/04/03 06:43 PM Re: ad ignorantium
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It seems arguing from authority v. arguing based on the opposing side's ignorance are similar, but different.
The difference is no authority is mentioned in the ad ignorantium argument. By virtue of the fact that the opponent can cite no evidence, you claim that your position is true. I win because you can't prove your point.
In searching the web to learn more about ad ignorantium arguments, I realized that much of what is thrown at us as being true is based on the fact that the opposition didn't have evidence enough to support their thesis. Well, I must be right if you can't provide a shread of evidence to show that the your point is valid.
What is the latinate term for proposing arguments based on authority? I do remember coming across that term as another example of fallacious argument.
After you study these fallacies for a short while, you do begin to realize that there's a mountain of fallacious arguments out there--just as Faldage wrote about above.
#114810 - 11/04/03 09:37 PM Re: ad ignorantium
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I'm not well enough acquainted with all the fallacies to know which one best fits your example. You might check out this page:
A List Of Fallacious Arguments
#114811 - 11/05/03 04:47 AM Re: ad ignorantium
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Thanks very much, gh. The site looks promising--I gave it a quick glance, saw arguing from authority and arguing from false authority along with arguing out of laziness! Ha!
Max, if you look in here, do take a look at gift horse's link--don't know whether you have that one, but it looks promising.
#114812 - 11/05/03 06:50 AM Re: List of Fallacious Arguments
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I like it. It doesn't look familiar.
#114813 - 11/05/03 09:43 AM Re: ad ignorantium
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Thank for the sugestion, WW, and for the excellent link, gift horse. I now know why I am glad some of my drapes don't reach the floor._________________________
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#114814 - 12/08/03 01:04 PM Re: ad ignorantium
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There's not a lot of difference between ad ignorantium and begging the question. But then, there isn't a lot of difference between quite a lot of approaches to fallacy!
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Folkmoot got $8,500 in grants from the tourism agency this year, compared to $14,000 last year. It has seen its funding oscillate in recent years, shrinking over time.
Giving money to the same festivals year after year cuts into the funding the TDA can spend on new events, said Sammy Carver, a tourism board member, during a discussion of Folkmoot funding at a recent tourism board meeting.
ŌĆ£Sometimes these have to stand on their own,ŌĆØ said Carver, with the Waynesville Inn Resort and Spa.
But Tourism Board Member Mike Eveland questioned the wisdom of cutting off a tried-and-true event like Folkmoot.
ŌĆ£At what point do we say, ŌĆśWe like the event and donŌĆÖt want to lose it?ŌĆØ said Eveland, who manages a large hotel in Maggie Valley. ŌĆ£It is a good cause.ŌĆØ
Folkmoot has struggled financially in recent years. The festival wasnŌĆÖt making enough in ticket sales to cover the costs of putting it on. The festival has been cut back as a result ŌĆö from two weeks to only 10 days and from a dozen international troupes to only eight ŌĆö reducing the overhead from around $400,000 a year to roughly $300,000.
Some lodging owners on the tourism board said they attribute few if any overnight tourists to Folkmoot.
But James Carver, a tourism board member who owns a restaurant in Maggie Valley, said he sees a big impact from Folkmoot, however.
ŌĆ£The business triples from what it would normally be without Folkmoot,ŌĆØ Carver said.
Eveland said that FolkmootŌĆÖs impact goes beyond that, however.
ŌĆ£They bring a lot of focus on Haywood County,ŌĆØ Eveland said. ŌĆ£People are coming in, they are eating, they are visiting.ŌĆØ
Ken Howle, a tourism board member with Lake Junaluska Conference Center, said Folkmoot has ŌĆ£phenomenal potentialŌĆØ but questioned whether it is fully capitalizing on the out-of-town market. As a case in point, Howle pulled up FolkmootŌĆÖs web site, which seemed primarily focused on ticket sales for local patrons.
ŌĆ£They need a whole plan-your-visit section,ŌĆØ Howle said, suggesting any tourism funding come with a stipulation. ŌĆ£They need to come back to us with a proposal to show us what they plan to do to create more overnight stays.ŌĆØ
Eveland agreed with the compromise idea.
ŌĆ£If they donŌĆÖt do those things by next year, then we will feel better about doing what we need to do,ŌĆØ Eveland said.
Howle suggested more collaboration between Folkmoot and the tourism board could serve both their interests.
ŌĆ£Folkmoot is without a doubt one of the biggest things we do in Haywood County. We just have no real matrixes to be able to track this,ŌĆØ Howle said.
Rose Johnson, the president of the Folkmoot USA board of directors, said she welcomes the chance.
ŌĆ£I think it presents an opportunity for Folkmoot to work with the tourism authority and have them become more acquainted with what Folkmoot does on an ongoing basis,ŌĆØ Johnson said.
Folkmoot sanctioned an economic impact study last year aimed at quantifying the festivalŌĆÖs influence. The result: Folkmoot has a $9.2 million economic impact in the region. In particular, overnight visitors attending Folkmoot performances in Haywood County spent $6.6 million during their visit. Outside day-trippers spent an additional $89,000 in Haywood County.
ŌĆ£It was much higher than even the researcher expected it to be,ŌĆØ Johnson said of the results, which were released earlier this year.
But Lynn Collins, the director of the Haywood tourism authority, questioned whether the economic impact study squares with anecdotal reports from lodging owners that Folkmoot-goers arenŌĆÖt exactly filling their rooms.
ŌĆ£I have to say that at the Maggie chamber we do get a lot of calls from people asking for information about Folkmoot,ŌĆØ offered Teresa Smith, the director of the Maggie Chamber of Commerce.
Folkmoot had applied for five grants of varying sizes, totaling more than $30,000 in all, to the various tourism funding pots, including a countywide pot and separate pots for each town in the county. Folkmoot got three of its five grant requests partially funded, which Folkmoot Director Karen Babcock said she was pleased with.
The big grant Folkmoot didnŌĆÖt get was for International Festival Day, a downtown street festival in Waynesville that showcases the international dance troupes throughout the day.
The festival, which is actually put on by the Haywood County Arts Council, was renamed this year as Arts Fest, even though the international flare of Folkmoot dancers had been the festivalŌĆÖs hallmark.
Last year, Folkmoot got $8,000 to underwrite the Folkmoot dancersŌĆÖ participation at the street festival, but received $0 for this year, a decision made by a separate subcommittee that oversees the Waynesville funding pot.
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Hi, I'm nearly 50 and have just taken up running for the first time in 30 years.
I decided to take my training really slowly, but pulled my calf two weeks ago on a short 2 mile run.
I rested it for a week but as soon as I ran less than half a mile (after a good warm up) it went again.
Again, a week on it feels ok, do you think the best thing to do would be to give it another week, or do some light running (or even brisk walking) on my newly bought treadmill?
Any advise gratefully appreciated
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Posted over 4 years ago
I had to take a four week break from running when I injured my calf muscle. The best way I found to get back into it, was to continue walking as much as possible and do some cycling. That used the leg but didn't put as much strain on it as it pounding on the ground.
When I restarted running I was very careful to warm up properly and do some specific calf muscle stretches at the end of my session. I also went back a couple of weeks in my training programme and took things very easy. Better to feel that you could have done more, than overdo it and regret it again.
Are you following a plan? The couch to 5k plans are really good for people just starting out, as they build you up really gradually. Provided you stick to them it's quite hard to overdo things as it tells you what you should be running.
Best thing to do is to just take things much easier than you think you need to and listen to your body. Good luck!
Posted over 4 years ago in reply to Minerva
Hi There, I'm always getting calf strains and they're doing my head in!
My last strain happened on Christmas Day and I still can't run.
I totally agree with Minerva. You need to start gentley stretching the muscle 3 days after the injury. Stretch, stretch and more stretching. I would totally avoid running until you have absolutely no pain from the calf whilst walking. If I were you, I'd do heaps of brisk walking and any other cross-training that does not aggrevate the injury. Then, slowly re-introduce the running; but remember, any pain: stop!
I hope things begin to ease soon.
Posted over 4 years ago in reply to Westie
All the above. I have had the same and, like Westie says, cycling should be ok and keep your aerobic fitness going. Try a set of calf-guards. I wore them as remedial treatment and for all runs till my calf healed. I would still use them on longer runs.
Posted over 4 years ago in reply to slabhappy
Hi, All the above and I also suffered with calf strain when I started running again. I first brought a Neo G Medical grade calf support (Amazon) and this was like magic, no further pain since. These days I wear 2XU calf guards which are really good and I wear them weather training or in a race.
Posted over 4 years ago in reply to Fitterinforties
Thank you all so much, I have in the last week been out on three "speed walks" that is walking as fast as I can, I did two 3 mile walks in 40 minutes, then tonight I did 5 miles in an hour and my calf feels good.
I will continue to stretch it my calf muscle
I am going on holiday next week for my 50th, so will start again from scratch when I get back.
Once again thanks all.
Posted over 4 years ago in reply to lescand
Try going for some 'medicinal' runs as you start your rehab. Walk a mile then run for a few hundred yards - stop if you feel any pain - repeat until you have done 4-5 miles. If you get through this take a recovery day then repeat process slowly increasing the amount of running. You should also massage your calf to break down any scar tissue from your original injury.
Posted over 4 years ago in reply to Redjpd
I'm now at my wits end, I have done all of the above, I even bought a treadmill for if the weather is too bad to go out.
I went out tonight and within half a mile it had strained again, this means another at least two weeks behind schedule.
I was planning to run the Preston Guild marathon in October, but at this rate will still not have got above 5 miles.
Honest advice....am I wasting my time? :-(
Might be worth your while to find out if it is a structural issue causing this. I picked up a knee injury through which i thought was slipping but it turns out it is from my lower back/pelvis, unstable hip & very weak hamstring. I also thought that I stuffed up my calve but that apparently is also due to the above.
Not saying yours is the same but if it happens repeatedly, you have to look for the actual cause.
Good luck
Posted over 4 years ago in reply to JustMe
Lescand, we seem to be in very much the same position: please don't give up, you're not wasting your time. I think my calf strains are related to the muscle becoming heavily fatigued and then tearing. In addition, I think I have a tendancy to run in an underhydrated state. My new approach is to make sure I'm hydrated, and also to introduce some walking breaks into my running to allow the calf musles some recovery time. I'm looking into this running approach at the moment:
All the best
Thanks for replies folks.
Maybe the walking thing should be at the start, as (although I do plenty of stretching etc) I do go straight into a fast jog, down a hill.
It has happened now twice that within a hundred metres on the flat the calf goes.
This recent time I was wearing a calf support as well!
The annoying thing is that I haven't even got as far as the boring long runs yet, my mind is so enthusiastic, but my calf lets me down.
I will rest it for a further two weeks with plenty of stretching.
Just a thought.....are you making sure your muscles are fully warmed up before you stretch? Stretching cold muscles can do more harm than good.
Posted over 4 years ago in reply to SJD
That's a good point, thank you.
I must admit I thought that stretching was the thing to do before warming up.
I'm letting it rest for another week before trying anything else.
I too am off running at the moment because of a calf strain experienced 4 1/2 weeks ago. I tried running again after two weeks off but after 5 mins on treadmill it went again. I decided to see the doctor who recommended me to a sports massage therapist. I've had two sessions so far and the calf feels good. She has also put some tape on to increase blood supply. Its two weeks since I last did any running but am back cycling and cross training on a light resistance. I was also told to use an ice pack on the to reduce any swelling for 10 minutes after any exercise.
The other thig you could try is getting a foam roller which will help massage the affected area.
BTW - Calf supports whilst running don't do any good (not any bad either) its more a psychological effect, so my doc tells me. Also, stretching should be at the end and not the begnning of a run.
Hi, I suffered from calf problems when I started back running. I was advised to invest in a foam roller which I did and haven't looked back. I foam roll my legs before and after a run and have had no problems.
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Okay, so I am a first time mommy, and naturally I *FREAK* out about everything! So my little one (5 weeks old) is doing fantastic at latching on, right from the start. He was 7.2lbs at birth, went home weighing 6.12 (6% of birth weight) 2 days later he weighed 6.13, 10 days weighed 7.65 and now he is a whopping 10lbs! So I'm pretty sure he is getting the nutrients he needs (I hope!)
Well, when he breast feeds he always chokes in the very beginning, and it's heartbreaking. He does this gasping for air and choking sound that is just a killer to me... When I take him off of the breast as he is choking my breast is constantly flowing, I have to wrestle around to find my breast pads put that on fast, and pat him on the back, hold his head All while trying to make sure he is breathing! After we clear his pipes, he is back on the nipple GULPING. He only stays on for about 10-15 minutes (sometimes 7 or 8) at a time. I called our lactation consultant and she stated it was fine, because he was gaining weight appropriatley when I was concerned about the time, I didn't mention the choking to her because I didn't notice it being such a trend after 1 week. Pretty much everytime we sit down to feed (varies 1.5 hours-3 hours apart) he chokes. I am concerned 1, that he isn't getting to my fatty hind milk, and 2 I'm nervous about public feeding, with the leaky breasts, him choking, and trying to maneuver all of this while staying covered (I'm a bit modest)
Not only is he choking, but I notice in between every feeding, he is super gassy, and fussy. He spits up almost immediatley after eating, and I end up giving him Gripe Water (Natural colic/gas relief) because I don't want to over infuse him with the Mylecon. (sp?)
So if any of you have any information on Overactive let down, this is what it seems like to me, I am going to try to feed on the same breast 2 times in a row (in 4 hour intervals) as I have researched and see if this helps with the overproduction of milk.
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Sitting in her favorite chair in her home, she is surrounded by family memorabilia, her collection of books, spoons and decorative plates and all things China – one of her lifelong passions.
"Hi, Sweetness."
And Tai, her calico cat, whose independence is matched only by Willa Mae's, and the feisty spirit of Viola Fern Unzicker, her mother.
"Back then, Tuleta was a strict Mennonite town," Willa Mae remembers. "You had a set of rules that had to be followed, absolutely."
When her mother left home to attend college at San Marcos, she failed to pack the religious precepts.
"When my mother came back home, she had bobbed her hair; she was wearing hose and makeup and a 'dippity-do' skirt."
The community revolted against Viola's revolution. She was shunned.
"If mother walked down the street, anyone approaching her would cross the road to keep from meeting."
SCORES OF decades later, that obstinate strain can be gleaned from Viola's dress and expression in a photograph taken with her daughter.
And it sometimes escapes in the form of sparkles from the eyes of Willa Mae.
Before settling in Tuleta, she lived in Tynan, Zapata, Uvalde, Victoria...wherever Humble Oil told her father he was needed. "We just moved everywhere."
While a freshman at Pettus High School, she walked into a classroom, and her life was never the same.
"I saw Grady. I looked at him; he looked at me, and that was it," she says. "He said he wanted to take me home in his pocket."
Later, he did, but not before her classmates voted her most beautiful and most likely to succeed. The couple married at the King Ranch.
Her voice takes on a different tone. "I sure do miss him," she says.
Grady, a Marine in World War II, was a severe diabetic in later years; blind the last two years of his life.
"But anyway" — the feistiness returns — "on with the history of Tuleta."
SHE spent 30 years as postmaster there. Such tenure almost guarantees a continuing dedication to local history.
"I'm the oldest living member of the family that settled Tuleta. And, I'm a member of the National Historical Society of the United States, Washington, D.C. Now, that's an honor."
SHE FOLLOWED her mother's footsteps to college in San Marcos.
"I majored in art and minored in physical education. I was an expert swimmer."
Her art leaned toward painting and woodcraft.
"I have a shop out in the back, but I won't show it to you," she says. "It's a mess."
A couple of rooms away, an upright piano decorated with raised, lavishly carved, wooden front panels – and in need of tuning – is a testament to her music. When she bought it for $25 from the South Texas Children's Home – where she worked for a number of years – the piano was in pieces.
"They were going to burn it!" she says, still slightly aghast at the thought.
"I also played the clarinet and percussion. I'm a mean machine on the drum."
Today, at 86, her drumbeat is to keep Tuleta history – and herself – in a state of active health.
HER FULL, white hair, held in check by a hair clip of eight yellow stones, shakes a little when she laughs as she shares two books, her latest acquisitions from an estate sale.
Getting Older Ain't for Wimps by Karen O'Connor and What's So Funny About Getting Old? by Jane Thomas Noland.
Never enough time to tell it all. "Oh my goodness," she tells an out-of-town visitor. "You don't know anything."
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The Landrys took up the hobby of raising backyard chickens somewhat on a whim. The picked up a handful of chicks for no more than a few dollars at a landscaping supply company about a year ago.
Now, they are among an increasing number of homeowners across the region with backyard chickens, a burgeoning trend playing out against the backdrop of the local food movement. In response to the growing interest, experts on backyard chickens have been busy teaching classes and programs with names like ŌĆ£Backyard Chickens 101.ŌĆØ
ŌĆ£The interest is there,ŌĆØ said Randy Collins, the director of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Office in Graham County, who regularly fields phone calls from novices about raising chickens. ŌĆ£They want to know how to do it for themselves.ŌĆØ
A how-to course in backyard chickens is now a recurring topic in the cooperative extensionŌĆÖs class lineup.
In Macon County, a local poultry club that meets monthly at the cooperative extension office has seen a huge growth ŌĆö now numbering about 70 members since it was started by a small group about two years ago.
ŌĆ£EverybodyŌĆÖs wanting to have their own box of chickens,ŌĆØ said Jonathan Tallent, vice president of the Macon County Poultry Club.
Topics at the monthly meetings range from maintaining egg production to preventing the spread of disease.
Tallent attributes the backyard trend largely to financial reasons ŌĆö the allure of almost unlimited free eggs.
But Tallent also said he has long noticed a shift among people, including younger generations, toward a more farm-to-table lifestyle.
ŌĆ£You know everything about the chicken,ŌĆØ said Tallent, who tends to a flock of about 10 at his house near Franklin. ŌĆ£You know where your eggs are coming from, you see what they eat.ŌĆØ
Backyard chickens donŌĆÖt take a big time commitment ŌĆö depending on the scope of the operation ŌĆö with upkeep being relatively minimal. Backyard chickens are allowed pretty much everywhere, including inside town limits, though some towns do have laws dealing with the noise levels or requiring that chickens are confined in some way.
Collins said some of the most common questions are how much care to the chickens need, how do you incubate the eggs, how do you clean and sanitize coops, and how do you keep them warm during winter months.
Some aspects, like what is known as molting, in which hens shed their feathers as they begin a kind of slumber during fall and early winter months, can come as a surprise.
ŌĆ£It scares them,ŌĆØ Collins said of those who are unfamiliar with the cycle, when egg production generally is lower than that of spring and summer months. ŌĆ£The bird doesnŌĆÖt look normal.ŌĆØ
For the Landrys, the thought of raising chickens surfaced amid an interest in agriculture.
ŌĆ£It started with, ŌĆśWhere does our food come from?ŌĆÖŌĆØ said Jonathan, who also maintains with his wife a small garden in their backyard.
The couple, in their late 20s and early 30s, housed their first small flock of chickens under heating lamps in their garage as Jonathan, a construction contractor, built them a small coop out of some $200 worth of lumber. Its design is based on a rendering he found on a website.
They have grown knowledgeable, perhaps even somewhat meticulous, about tending to their flock, researching the differences between breeds and health effects of varying kinds of feed. Jonathan is now on the expert speaker circuit, and has given a few talks and demos for other novices.
One challenge is a way to ŌĆ£keep the neighbors at bay,ŌĆØ Jonathan said, nodding at a couple of dogs in a neighboring yard, their attention rarely straying from the chickens that wandered occasionally wandered out of the coop.
Beyond all that, the constant supply of eggs is seen as one less thing to remember to buy at the grocery.
And, of course, ŌĆ£when you crack them open,ŌĆØ Jonathan said of the eggs, ŌĆ£itŌĆÖs just bright gold.ŌĆØ


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Iran fired on a U.S. drone during its classified surveillance mission on Nov. 1, but the Pentagon did not disclose the incident until Nov. 8 -- perhaps giving warning to Iran that the U.S. could respond militarily, and that Iran's nuclear program will be a high priority for President Obama. NBC's Richard Engel reports.
Two Iranian jets fired on a U.S. military drone, Pentagon officials said Thursday — the first time such an action has been acknowledged by the United States.
At 4:50 a.m. EDT on Nov. 1, an Iranian SU-25 Frog Foot jet fired on a U.S. MQ-1 Predator drone that was conducting routine surveillance in international waters over the Arabian Gulf, Pentagon spokesman George Little said. The unarmed Predator was approximately 16 nautical miles off the Iranian coast when the Iranian jet began firing and was never in Iranian airspace, he said.
But a senior defense official said two Iranian ground-attack jets were involved in the incident. The jets circled the Predator several times, firing 30-millimeter cannons at the unarmed drone.
"We don't know why," the Iranians were shooting at the drone, the official said, insisting the drone did not cross into Iranian airspace. The drone was "conducting routine maritime surveillance, watching ships," the official said.
The Iranian jets followed the Predator for several miles before turning away. The drone returned safely to base and wasn't hit by the Iranian gunfire.
President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta were notified of the incident early that morning, the Pentagon said. The White House would not comment on the incident, but a senior administration official confirmed to NBC News that Obama was told the day of the incident.
Asked whether the Iranian jet was firing warning shots, Little said the jet "fired to take it down." He would not speculate on whether this constitutes an act of war.
The United States informed the Iranians that the U.S. military will continue surveillance flights over the international waters of the Arabian Gulf. Little said that was communicated by the State Department through Swiss officials.
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Clovis City Manager Joe Thomas' blood alcohol level was half the legal limit the night he was arrested, according to the New Mexico State Police.
Thomas was arrested Aug. 3 after failing a series of sobriety tests at a police checkpoint on State Road 469 between San Jon and Logan, State Police Capt. Daniel Lopez said.
Charges included driving under the influence and an open container violation. Both charges would be misdemeanors and first offenses, the state police said.
Results released Monday show the blood alcohol level was measured at .04 percent, Lopez said. He said blood was drawn from Thomas within an hour of his arrest.
New Mexico's legal limit is .08 percent.
"There's a presumption of intoxication made at .08 or better," Lopez said. "Underneath that, the burden of proof is just a little tougher."
Lopez said officers often prefer blood tests because they are more difficult to contest in court than breath and field tests.
According to the incident report, Thomas told officers he was on three medications for high blood pressure.
Quay County district attorney Ron Reeves said he will wait until the toxicology report is complete before deciding whether to pursue the driving under the influence charge against Thomas.
"The options are," Reeves said, "that I don't have all the information yet to make a decision … until we get the results back from the lab concerning what medications he might have had in the system."
Results of a toxicology report, Lopez said, are likely 30 days away.
Reeves said the open container charge was likely to stick.
When contacted Monday, Thomas referred questions to his attorney, Hal Greig. Greig did not return a call seeking comment.
The Clovis City Commission held a special meeting Wednesday to discuss Thomas' arrest. A release from the commission said Thomas would remain city manager and "further developments will be evaluated by the Commission when deemed appropriate."
Clovis Mayor David Lansford acknowledged Monday night he had received the information about the blood test results, but declined further comment.
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Original Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr was found dead today in Salt Lake City. It's sad knowing that half of the original Alice In Chains line up is now officially gone. Mike Starr was a huge factor in the gold era of Alice In Chains (1989 – 1992). Mike's bass playing was stamped all over the first two albums Facelift, and Dirt. Just listen to songs like "Would" and "Bleed The Freak" and you'll know what I'm talking about. Mike played a big part in creating the signature sound of early AIC.
I only got to see the definitive Alice In Chains line up once back in the fall of 1992 when the came to Vancouver opening up for Van Halen, and to this day I can never forget the awesome chemistry on stage that Sean Kinney, Jerry Cantrell, Layne Staley, and Mike Starr had. I've seen them a few times over the years after that performance, but it was never the same. Seeing Mike on Celebrity Rehab was truly sad, as he looked to be in rough shape. I was hoping he would come out ok, but sadly it was not to be. R.I.P Mike Starr.


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Man gets three years in jail after dramatic arrestBy Patrick McArdle
STAFF WRITER | September 20,2013BENNINGTON A New York City man whose arrest during a drug sweep in Bennington in January was preceded by what police called an overwhelming show of force was sentenced to serve three years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to two felony charges.
Bernard Rowell Jr., 26, entered his guilty pleas in Bennington criminal court to one count of selling heroin and one count of selling cocaine. As part of the plea agreement, the state agreed to dismiss four other felonies and two misdemeanor charges, all of them drug related.
The circumstances of Rowells arrest were described in the courtroom by Bennington County Deputy States Attorney Robert Plunkett. Rowell was one of more than 45 people arrested in Bennington County on Jan. 16 as part of Operation County Strike which was described at the time as the biggest single-day drug sweep in Vermonts history.
Plunkett said Rowell was believed to be one of the people who was bringing drugs from New York City to be sold in Vermont although Plunkett said that nine months later, it was unclear whether Rowell was one of the major players.
Police learned during the operation Jan. 16 that Rowell was in a home on Pleasant Street but Rowell refused to leave. Police responded by sending a tactical team in special gear to the home and calling in a helicopter, flown by customs and border patrol agents, which circled the home until Rowell agreed to surrender without further incident.
The sight of the police response attracted a large number of onlookers and media, including television cameras. Many of the neighboring residents watched through open windows despite the cold and snowy conditions.
Col. Thomas LEsperance, director of the Vermont State Police, said later Jan. 16 that he believed the police response contributed to the peaceful resolution.
There are times when an overwhelming show of force will cause people to surrender. ... Having this number of officers in Bennington for today was not only necessary, it was the right thing to do, he said.
The charges to which Rowell pleaded guilty involved selling drugs to a confidential informant, operating on the behalf of police, in December.
Judge Nancy Corsones accepted the plea agreement Thursday and sentenced him Rowell to serve three years to three years and one day in prison. The purpose of such a sentence is to ensure that an out-of-state resident with no real ties to Vermont will not be compelled to stay in the state because he or she is on probation.
In Rowells case, in particular, he is expected to serve his Vermont jail sentence and then be extradited to New York where he is facing outstanding, drug-related charges.
Rowell made a brief statement to the court.
Id like to apologize to the town and the community if I caused any mischief here. I would like to just do my time and get back home to my kids, continue being a father, he said.
Corsones chastised Rowell for his words.
The mischief that you caused to the community by selling to a (confidential informant,) I can understand you using that term. The utter destruction that the dealing of crack cocaine and powdered cocaine and heroin has caused in the state of Vermont is beyond description. ... The cancer that this kind of behavior causes for families and communities is beyond description, she said.
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EVA Introduces Royal Laurel Class Business Cabin, Available on San Francisco flights, starting January 13
EVA Air is introducing its luxurious new-generation business cabin named Royal Laurel Class on San Francisco flights, starting with BR17 at 12:05 am on January 13, 2013. The new cabin will be available on all San Francisco flights by early March. Royal Laurel Class was offered on all of the airline's flights to New York in August 2012 and to Los Angeles in November 2012. EVA will be also ready to provide the luxurious cabin on Toronto flights by the end of March and on Paris, Amsterdam and London service by August 2013. Air travelers can take a look at EVA Royal Laurel Class at http://royallaurel.evaair.com/en/ and check schedules or book, buy and select tickets at www.evaair.com.
The airline is investing US $100 million to transform all of its Boeing 777-300ERs with the exceptionally comfortable Royal Laurel Class. It is configuring Royal Laurel Class with 38 seats in a reverse herringbone layout that enables passengers at windows to look out without turning and those in the center to comfortably dine and talk with travel companions or adjust their seats and use privacy panels to create cozy in-flight cocoons for rest or work.
Roomy lie-flat seats are approximately 26 inches (65 centimeters) wide, recline 180 degrees and stretch out almost 79 inches (2 meters). Each passenger environment includes thoughtful features such as a coat hook, space for shoe stowage, handy nooks for water, glasses and reading material and a convenient seat-side table for beverages, snacks or notepads, all within easy reach.
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In-flight dining in Royal Laurel Class resembles a coveted reservation at a five-star restaurant. Passengers can start with a glass of Dom Perignon champagne, enjoy crusty bread with extra-virgin olive oil and choose among main courses such as steak or lobster. Or they can dine from a menu of healthier choices. Adding to the fine-dining experience, Royal Laurel Class passengers can select from an excellent wine list and conclude their meals with a selection of sliced gourmet cheeses and fresh fruits.
EVA links an international network of major destinations worldwide, including dozens of cities in China and throughout Asia. From gateways in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto and Vancouver, it offers more trans-Pacific flights from North America to Taipei with more, easy onward connections to major business and leisure centers than any other airline. Booking and schedule information for all EVA flights worldwide is available at www.evaair.com and more details about the new Royal Laurel Class can be found at http://royallaurel.evaair.com/en/ .