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Zynga stock is down more than 6% this morning after the company disclosed late yesterday that it and Facebook are changing the rules of their relationship.
Zynga disclosed that the two companies amended the terms of their agreement so Zynga can host its Web games outside of Facebook. The new pact also opens the door to Facebook producing its own games.
The former gives Zynga some more flexibility, while the latter seems unlikely — for the same reasons Facebook seems unlikely to buy Zynga. The art for Facebook is to extract as much value from partners on its platform and not play favorites, and not pollute its very valuable and and relatively neutral platform for developers.
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A noble patriarch, on his deathbed, tells his parson son make certain the unmarried children he leaves behind receive their fair share of the inheritance. The parson assures him it will be done. But the greedy, arrogant husband of the eldest heir bullies his way to the fore and takes much more than his due. Now the other heirs…two sons and two daughters…must find their own way in the world. The unmarried son wants to sue for wrongful damages. The daughters agree, but are fearful of their position in the world. One daughter will be going to live with her elder sister and the bullying husband, after all. The other daughter, who will be living with the parson son and his wife, wishes to pursue the lawsuit, but the parson and his wife fear losing the protection of their patron due to scandal. Both daughters wish to find good husbands, but their dowrys are not large and the honor of one daughter has been wrongfully impugned by an impertinent neighbor.
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Texas VA run like a 'crime syndicate,' whistleblower says
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Last week, President Obama pledged to address allegations of corruption and dangerous inefficiencies in the veterans' health-care system. But before the president could deliver on his pledge, the scandal has spread even further. New whistleblower testimony and internal documents implicate an award-winning VA hospital in Texas in widespread wrongdoing—and what appears to be systemic fraud.
Emails and VA memos obtained exclusively by The Daily Beast provide what is among the most comprehensive accounts yet of how high-level VA hospital employees conspired to game the system. It shows not only how they manipulated hospital wait lists but why—to cover up the weeks and months veterans spent waiting for needed medical care. If those lag times had been revealed, it would have threatened the executives' bonus pay.
What's worse, the documents show the wrongdoing going unpunished for years, even after it was repeatedly reported to local and national VA authorities. That indicates a new troubling angle to the VA scandal: that the much touted investigations may be incapable of finding violations that are hiding in plain sight.
"For lack of a better term, you've got an organized crime syndicate," a whistleblower who works in the Texas VA told The Daily Beast. "People up on top are suddenly afraid they may actually be prosecuted and they're pressuring the little guys down below to cover it all up."
"I see it in the executives' eyes," the whistleblower added. "They are worried."
The current VA scandal broke in Phoenix last month, when a former doctor at a VA hospital there became the first whistleblower to gain national attention. The doctor's allegations of falsified appointments—and veterans dying while they waited for treatment—unleashed a wave of similar claims from VA employees nationwide. In Cheyenne, Wyoming, Chicago, and Albuquerque, more VA whistleblowers came forward claiming that the same fraudulent scheduling was being used in the hospitals where they worked. At last count, the VA inspector general's investigation had expanded to 26 separate facilities.
The torrent of claims led to Senate hearings, calls for VA Secretary Eric Shinseki to resign, multiple investigations and President Obama's own public statement last week. Paul Rieckhoff, founder and chief executive officer of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), believes that even more revelations are coming.
"This newest case just further illustrates that the scandal is much more far reaching than most people realize," Rieckhoff said, "Phoenix was just the tip of the iceberg. Scandal has become the new normal, it's the status quo at the VA right now."
But, despite the political uproar and the growing investigations, the root causes of the VA crisis have remained murky. New documents and whistleblower testimony obtained by The Daily Beast shed light on exactly how fraud is being perpetrated in the VA and its underlying causes.
There's enormous pressure to report favorable wait times for VA patients, the Texas whistleblower explained, even if those wait times are completely false.
"If [VA] directors report low numbers, they're the outlier. They won't stay a director very long and they certainly won't get promoted. No one is getting rewarded for honesty. They pretty much have to lie, if they don't they won't go anywhere," the whistleblower added. Weighted more heavily than other performance measures, the wait time numbers alone "count for 50% of the executive career field bonus, which is a pretty powerful motivator."
Though VA hospitals may be struggling with increasing patient loads and inadequate resources—including too few medical providers—they are punished for acknowledging those problems. The VA's current system appears to reward executives' accounting tricks that mask deep structural issues and impede real solutions.
The whistleblower—who will alternately be called "the clinician," referring to the job they have held with the Texas VA for almost a decade—asked to remain anonymous due to fear of losing their job or being otherwise punished for speaking out.
The clinician has been alerting authorities to the wrongdoing at their facility for years but the corruption has persisted despite multiple reports and investigations by the VA's inspector general.
The case of Dr. Joseph Spann, a recently retired doctor who reported malfeasance in the Texas VA system, where he worked for 17 years, raises the possibility that official investigations may only be hiding the problems they were charged to root out.
After retiring in January of this year Spann sent a letter to VA investigators accusing a VA employee of manipulating patient wait lists to hide treatment delays for veterans. The rigged reporting scheme Spann described in his letter, which threatens veterans' lives by delaying their treatment, is the same method that has been exposed in Phoenix, Cheyenne, Albuquerque, and scores of other VA hospitals across the country.
According to Spann, Dr. Gordon Vincent, chief of radiology at Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center in Temple, Texas, didn't just break VA policy by manipulating veterans' appointments himself. He ordered VA employees across the state to engage in the same fraudulent practice.
The VA said it investigated Spann's charges, and, after, finding nothing to substantiate the claims, cleared Vincent and the Texas VA.
But documents obtained by The Daily Beast appear to show Dr. Vincent doing precisely what Spann accused him of—the activities the VA said it could not substantiate.
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THE PIERZ JOURNAL. Vol. i. PIERZ, MORRISON COUNTY. MINNESOTA, NOVEMBER 4. 1<)<)0. N0.20 ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦a)..*.* ♦ ♦♦♦■♦■♦♦♦♦♦•.▼«> f ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ LOCAL HAPPENINGS Cont,ribut»ions of News for t»his Department, Will be Greatly Appreciated. ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦■♦■ ♦ ♦• * ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦ PIOVFR ^FFIl SH.PPF.VAl-L SAINTS DAY MelWermerskirchen. ImPICP i AND ALLSOUL'S DAY/! P«ty of ladle, out to rnUlVl rIEnZ threshn Charles A ' I Saints ])uy v. rved * Vanherke of Littl in the usual way. Avery Falls who has been buying; clov-1 iarg-e concourse of people v er seed in the vicinity oi Pierz, !:I attendan. shipped a car yesterday con- church where ma read by taming in the neighbo.-iood of Father Stiegler. After' worth of the valuable §3,000 The raising of clo <l is November is here and still no Prank Faust made a bus Rowing industry in this sec-l regular passenger service start- trip to Little Falls Tuesday. tion and promises to become a m lis\,f;h,"^ls",.'u,m'' I [t looks as thou8 ak source of much profit to the mills ot tne gods etc. | thieves were getting busy in the, farmers. V. ire other] Mrs. Dr. Seguin wenl toLittle village. Several pieces ol pork places in the county where bet- Falls yesterday and will under- which Meyer Bros. w< re, makijtg b-r results i t, Mr. go an operation for appendicitis ready for smoking disappeared j Vanherke informs us. a fairly this wee | mysteriously the other night as: Sfood grade is produced , did also some corn belonging to. and at the present price of $7.75 Nick lerhaar has acceptea a Herman Meyer. Way he it was per bushel and considering ths position in the Kenton County a Halloween trick. State Bank at Sauk Rapids. r , , ., , ., i Mrs. Harsch of Lastrup re- John and Frank Kappes and turm.(1 a wefik o prid |rom W^niambitzmann of_ Buckman iPort Ripley w|](.iv s])(, undef. at treatment with Mrs. Root for a cancer of the nose. The treatment appears to be sucess- ful. A daughterof Mrs. Harsch, from the southern part of the state, has been taking care of her during her illness. a pn was formed which marched to the • the usual ceremonii per formed. progress last Fi ternoqn. Mel. seems to bi -.villi are plastering the new residence of \)r. ttirkhoff. Died. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fleckensteip last Sunday niKrht. The funeral was held yesterday at St. Joseph's church. A number ol relatives ^nd i riends of Paul Hoheisel ci on him Sunday night and enjoyed themselves so well that thej did not depart for their homes until the next morning. John Gross, son of The (rross, who had his an in three places by a threshing machine belt last week at Lastrup is getting along nicely under the circumstances. Vincenz Altrichter of Little Falls was in Pierz a few days last week visiting with Conrad Stangl ami Robert Gruber. Everything in t*e line of lombe' can be had at reas nable prices at John Burgerding & Cos Lumber Yard. Mrs. Louis Br of Las trup. who he tpera- tion last .lul\ ' ir appedicitis wi 11 have to undergo ordeal again a s the operation was not success A wedding which wi 11 be of interest to the people of Bull town and \ i 'e at Casselton, X. D. yesterday when Christina, daughter of Mr. and Mr,-,. I Lerma n I r tehlicli k as united in marriage to A Iberi nig. Mis, Froehlich was accom panied by her father !ea\ in that place Tuesday. It is un- I'eter l.illstein loaded a car of hay and stock Tuesday to be shipped to John Kraemer at i ouver. Henry Kraemer will accompany the car. Mrs. Kraemer and the rest of the family will start from Little Falls for the wesl the same day. Dr. Fortier. dentist, in Pierz the second Sunday every month. ( has. Lathan of Little rails, spent a lew days in Pierz the latter part of last week". He says he ma}' make Pierz his future home. Bertha Sosgorski who has been employed at Morris for several years will be marri* that place this week" and she and her husband will visit her family in Lastrup Sunday. Christ. Tretter and I rich will he married al Morris une ,):) Nov. (>. The young couple The sixth annual meeting of the Morrison County Sunday Association was held at national church in as ills on Tuesdaj and crop should lie a "Wednesday. NOTICE. Those who are owing me individually or who have Iunsettled accounts with SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION !as?cnwank,&rosSchwan" |kl & Sloniker and Kingen &Schwankl are requested VICTIMS OF MAWS CUPIDITY Becvcr. -Jis-n. Seatr. V. '•. e All Gradually Cxtinct Kiirai ! the firms formerly known value of the straw profitable o Mr. Vanherke states that he presentations from all parts of the county were present and has made a shipment from Little a teresting session was Falls, and wil I from there. He will also make shipments from Pillager, Bow lus and Rice's and expects make one more shipment from Pierz. are both wei I know a hede. Haul Hoheisel recentlyJ>ought two expensive cows paying $30 a piece for them. (hie is 13 the other 1 I years old. So Paul says. v_ Very little was doing here on Halloween either in the social or spooky line. Only a fen- harmless tricks were played by ihe youngst" derstood that the young couplej Ben itton of Vineland. will make selton. their home af ('as | B. G. Terhaar returned from St. (.'loud Saturday, where he visited his daughter Sister Adeline O. S. B. of St. Mary's convent. Mr. Terhaar also visited Father Raster, who is ill with rheumatism at that place. Father Raster v. a formerly l- ed .it Little Falls and is well ..ii ie this \ icinlty. John Borgerdi g & Co always keeps a complete supply of 1 umber. Sash a d Doors, Lime and Lcment. Subscribe tor theJOURNAL. THE MARKET Changed every Thursday Wheat, No. 1 Jfortbern '.'1 ,, •_' Northern 91 ., :; Northern 38 FiatX l.fJC- Barloy 43 Kye '. (SU Oats 'M I lav .... 6) to Si Umter, Cr<\i inei \ iin . . Dairy 15J -fl St 2 SH) . , Straight 2 s i Potatoes 2\ was a business called in Bier/. first part of the week. Dr. and Mrs. Seguin drove to Little Bui Is on Wednesday. Seguin remained at the hospital and will l>e operated on for appendicitis on Friday. SCHOOL REPORT, The following pupils attending school in district 16, Agram e neither absent nor tardy during Hie month ending October -J.i: Laura Boehm. Susan Bolster, Angela and Loi Kippley, Hubert, Rose and Eva Raucli, Theresia and Margarel Stumpf. Agnes and Gertrude Stumpf, Louise and Ida Wuellner, Bernhard Sporlein. K'attie Haselkamp, Teacher. If this warm, spring like weather ap a little long er, the readers of the JOURNAL will have the privilege of pe rusing an o<\<' to Indian Sun that will make the verse of Old Hill Shakespeare look like thirty cents. We have the Lnspira tion now an. ginning to sing to us. We havi* lined the following preliminary lines to this p <>h, Indian Summer You're a human r, We're glad you've come this way With your scarlet dresses And russet tres- \Ye hope yo ay. Andy Fenh, our county sur- ir was cal led to the town of Platte la-it Monday to survey road near Christ. e's pla ' FrankSehwanklSr. has moved to the \ ilia has rented Kubil house in tie, - son Bd. Schwankl, who married recently, will take charge oi the farm about live miles west ol" Pierz. His father in-law, Um Kingen, is making his home with the young coup Go to Reynold's for your barher work. Me can satisfy you. PeterThiesen of Meyer. Iowa, is visiting with Jos. Jaeger, lie is looking over the country. Anton Dombovy ot Holding- ford spent Saturday and Sunday with his brother ot this place. Have r tzor. Reynold's hone your E. Gravel made a business to the county seat Tin's WANTS Ai!\ .• - in this coluain are cbargod im- at the rate of th e I- -i fee yw line. For Sale All my household furniture, as gt>od as new must be sold before No- \ ember 15. Mrs. John Holster. Get your lumber. Sash ind Door.*, f ime and Cement from John Borgerding & Co. E. X. Virnig and family have moved into the Theo. Thielen residence. W. T. Blewett representing the Oliver Typewriter Co. was in the village Tuesday and as a result some of us poor writers will be able to make our writing more legibl Alois Keller left for Rochester, Minn., Monday to consult with physicians. Mr. Keller has been in very poor health for some months and will probably have to undergo an operation. C. trip day. New copper telegraph wire is soon to replace the old wire along the new Brooton-Duluth branch of the Soo. Mesdames Nelson and Wermerskirchen and Delia Wermerskirchen spent Wednesday at Little Balls. Miss Brick' and Miss (iross of Little Falls visited at Jos. due ger's east id' town last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Hies returned from the cities last Friday, Miss i is back at her post at Vouderhaar's millinery store after a pleasant visit at s, N. D. Apples! Apples! Just receive, over a carload of apples. Have about 200 bushels of Baldwins and Spices mixed which 1 will sell af Si per bushel. Others from $1.25 to $1.50 per bu. Now Is the time to get y<.ur apples before the price goes up. FRANK GRELL. Meyer Bros, drove about fif teen Ljead of cattle to Foley to day which they purchased in this vicinity. TS. Look, who is employed in F.X.SchwankPs meat market went to Sullivan lake last Tuesday morning to spend a few days at home with his family. W.B. Schreiner of Little Balls' who is now employed with the Minneapolis BrewingCo. called on his customers here yesterday" A movement is in progress to put on a home talent play at this place so - durinj wink h.i i e tin- fines ci lilies for theatricals here of any place outside ol the la 1 cities Notice of Special Election Notice is herebv given that a special t lection w II be? held in ' he schfiol h use in di v rict No. 1 27 in t he t Granite on the 13th of Nov. 1 (>') for the purpose of voting". upon the proposition of issu inir to the state o1 Minnesota Hie bonds of said municipality in th a<,r";rebate sum of one thousand do lars, bearing1 interest at the rale ol 4 perci nt per annum, the proceeds tiieu- of to be used tor i ne purpose of bui d'ng school house and furnishing the same anil to be numbered nnd to matuie as set forth in the resolution, now on tiie in the < thee of the clerk of the district. Wm.Me er, Clerk. Dated Nov. 2nd 190«J. to settle their accounts by Nov 13th. Unle5s settlement is made on or before th^ ab>ve date the ac-1 counts will be placed in! the hands of a collector with instructions to collect by law if necessary. F. X. SCHWANKL. Tli' threat nnd was whale ' tin- ■ iiled t. Hunters Kill Big Cn Ti.. Kiiczly nights lor th' 11 Trinity region has at last heen slain Tie kilit il by mining man < 'ninns along the Sin inoui I ability, killed Th' is the fine: t and in the Trinity mountain re Kions. The animal bad 1 him irretpqndi cl Ity and Graces. or tii lor <>t the bu tho ■ made with 1 that the min 1 had to sprout rnltlli i : 1 •; will i> Professional Cards Taken : p. At ray place, about i> milts south east of Pier/, tour e 1 rly spring * alves. The owner may have same bv proving property and paying tice Math. Patist-r. NOTICE. All persons are hereby strictly forbidden to use \v«:ter fr<>m the village hydrants for any purpose whatsoever except in caoe of fire or under the direction of the prop er authorities for firemen's prac- JACOB NEISIUS, Pres. Villnjre Council. DISINFECTING SCHOOL BOOKS. In France physicians have devised a scheme tor disinfecting and cleaning Kcho( 1 books. A machine sucks the dust from the leaves and automatically bathes them in a disinfectant, and in a <rreat dryer, something like a modem clothesdrye , such as ustd in laundries, the books are dried. When you are dry remember vou can wet vgur whistle withGoldenGrain Belt Beer. It invigorates and should be kept in your cellar for dailv use. Order of v< ur nearest dealer or be supplied by E. S. Tanner. Little Falls. E. Ii. Kerkhoit PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Plerz Minn. Edward Seguin PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Office et Ornq Store Pierz Minn. A. H. VERNON, ATTORNEY AT LAW First National Bank Building. LITTLE FALLS, - - MINN. Tel; ; Predicted the Airship. ■ ill be . and says I in ail he would 1 Subscribe lor the Jiil'h The Bijou Theatre AT Faust's Opera House 1 have installed a new latest improved Edison Motion Picture Machine will give entertainments every Sunday night only Sunday night Entire Change of Film every Night. Admission only io cents Get your razor sharpened at Reynold's. All work guaranted. Notice. All persons who are indebted to me are requested to settle by Nov. 15. If not paid on or before the above date the accounts will be given to a collector Mrs John Bolster. NOTICE Notice is hereby given to all parties that are owing us to settle their accounts by Nov. 15th. We are willing to extend favors as far as possible, but we desire to im pres* upon you the necessity of meeting the same promptly in order to enable us to meet our obligations, and in asking this we are asking nothing more of y:u than our creditors ask of us. Please give this your immediate attention and oblige Respectfully yours, P. W. BLAKE. JOHN N.EAUST, Prop. lfyouar.» figuring on build ng come in and let us figure on your lumber. John Borgerding & Co. Royal Fancy Patent $2.90 White Rose Patent $2.80 For Sale by all the leading merchants. We guarantee every sack. Having made arrangements to ship wheat, we are now pre- pared to buy a I wheat at the highest market price. Give us a trial. YOURS TOR BUSINESS RICH PRAIRIE MILLING CO.
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Wallie Smith can feel the pain. He goes to the hospital, remembers the doctors and the commotion, but when he wakes up it all seems like a dream. However, if that was a dream how do you explain waking up in another body and in another world? Little Wallie finds himself in the physique of a barbarian swordsman, accompanied by both an eccentric priest babbling about the Goddess and a voluptuous slave girl. Is this a rude awakening or a dream come true?
What in the world will Wallie do now that he's found himself stranded in a strange realm? Well it just so happens that the Goddess is in need of a swordsman. It won't be easy but if he succeeds he will have everything he wants. If he doesn't, things could get ugly.
Wallie is reluctant but sees his chance. If only he had the faintest clue as to the adventure he is about to unleash! If only he could imagine the forces that will be out to vanquish him!
©1988 D.J. Duncan (P)2012 Audible, Inc.
"An enjoyable listen"
The plot was straight-forward, easy to follow, and was enjoyable to listen to.
If you are looking for an enjoyable story, you might like this one. It is not full of intrigue, or complicated, or full of politics. It is a simply story, simply told. Having said that, I would say that I enjoyed listening, both to this book, and to the following two books in the series. The story isn't complicated; It doesn't arrive at the end you would think it will come to from the beginning, but the ending was not terrible either. All in all, I enjoyed listening to it.

Before you decide, though, please find out what other reviewers think. All things aren't for everyone. I always like recommending that the reader considers other reviews before deciding.
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"Book of jobe"
I strongly suspect that this is a rewrite of some ancient Incan story, mixed with the book of jobe,with a pinch of fantasy soul translocation. Well written and a whole lot of fun. I have to get up tomorrow at 5.30am, it is now 11pm and I am downloading the next book. Don't you just hate those sort of authors. Elol
"Engaging story"
This is the first book in a series that takes you through a world of swords and sorcerers that is well thought out, with characters that grow on you. Overall, I enjoyed the story, but felt the pace moved a bit slow.

Without giving away any spoilers, by the start of the second book I was seeing some obvious plot points that took the characters in the story the entire volume to recognize as important. I am not sure I have the patience to wade through the third volume to see how it all ends.

Donald Corren does a great job with the narration.

If you are a fan of the "swords and sorcerers" genera, you will probably enjoy this series of books.
" I have my mind... & a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." -T.L.
"Mediocre book depending on taste"
I say its mediocre depending on taste because I tend to lean toward more graphic novels with gritty characters. This book has a character with scruples & that plays a part in the overall book. I don't think I will end up reading the other 3 books after this because I'm in the Cornwell, Martin, Ambercrombie type of violence & character depiction. I will give KUDOS to the author writing a enjoyable book while avoiding mass violence (considering everyone is running around with swords) & the language is not vulgar at all... from a literary standpoint Duncan didn't need to add any of that extra descriptions to make the book better, although I think that most books that take place during the time when archaic weapons were used (swords, axes, etc....) should be relatively graphic is coarse because before the invention of guns, pulling a trigger is much different than taking a battle axe to someones head or a sword causing real life problems during large battles... like bodies & blood lol
The book was not bad, not necessarily in my category of more than medicore but like I said before, it could be great for those readers who appreciate the ability to write an interesting story without needing to use the 'extra's' I mentioned above
"Good Idea That Leaves A Lot To Be Desired"
I thought that the basic idea for the story was a good one and fairly original. I just felt that there was a lot more that could be done with that idea. I'll not put any spoilers in here, but I have to say that with Wally's old memories and talents, he should have figured things out much faster. I'm speaking of the entire series here, but even in the first book there weree things a person from our world should have been able to sort out on their own. In the second boook, I figured out what was going on and I don't even have the chemical background that Wally does. There seemed to be some plot holes that Duncan could have filled in with a little more thought and effort.
I think so. Despite it's flaws it is still a good story. It is fun and fresh and exciting. If you have a credit you're looking o burn, go ahead and pick it up.
"OK, but it could be better"
I'd only get another if I heard good things, read a good book in that series. But I'd only get another book in this series if it was on special discount.
Actually have the adventure begin. The whole first book is the action I would expect in the first act of any adventure book. The whole thing was all about the hero preparing to leave and ended with him finally leaving.
The narrator was actually pretty good, I just don't think this particular book was good enough material.
Only if they combined it with the other books inn the series.
"Will Leave You Wanting"
I read the reviews on this book and I got a good feeling for the series. I am always reluctant to speak against some of the reviewers I follow. After all I follow them because they seem to like the same book choices I do. I have to say though this time the reviews were wrong.
Dave Duncan did not build the characters or the world at all. The opening goes like this, in todays time a man named Smith dies. Three chapters later you find out that the dead guy was sharing the body of a Swordsman. There is very little character building for Mr. Smith/Swordsman. The swordsman had also died so that Mr. Smith could take over his body. A small god then gave Mr. Smith all the knowledge he needed to be a master swordsman. Poof there you go. I am a big believer in knowledge about the characters. Part of my enjoyment is deciding if a character would make a certian decision or not. If the author fails to develop the characters personality, I do not know enough to make that call. I love the story line itself but I did not like where the author went with the story.
"Great story."
Great story. When I finished this book I immediately ordered and began to listen to the next book in the series
Great Narrator. Really got into the story
"Don't waste your time"
I should have returned this one but I just had to see what happened; that will teach me.
"Thoroughly enjoyable!"
I really enjoyed the world building. The author has created a complex socioeconomic system that is quite interesting and unique. I also found the many moral dilemmas placed upon the protagonist to be interesting as well, and never fails to make you wonder what decisions you would make in his stead.
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Thursday, January 10, 2013
Johnny Manziel, the captivating star from Texas A&M University, has become the first freshman to win the Manning Award, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl. He is also the first unanimous selection for the honor, which recognizes the top quarterback in the nation. The Manning Award, now in its ninth year, was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl to honor the college football accomplishments of Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning. It is the only quarterback award that takes into consideration the candidates' bowl performances in its balloting. The award is voted on by a panel of local and national media, as well as each of the Mannings.


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Five Ten Camp Four
These are my go-to shoes for day hikes. I've done…
Source: bought via a "pro deal"
These are my go-to shoes for day hikes. I've done 1 or 2 light overnights (15-20lbs) in these when I knew it'd be dry and I would appreciate the traction due to rocky terrain.
- Lace to toe for a good fit with any sock/liner combo
- Good traction on slabby terrain
- Good ventilation
- Not waterproof
I have pretty average feet, so I'm not sure if that's why I didn't have the sizing problems the other reviewers had or not. These shoes were comfy out of the box with all the sock options I threw at them.
These shoes were also very comfortable during hot Joshua Tree summer days. They vented heat really well but you sacrifice them being waterproof.
I tend to have weak ankles and opt for a mid cut shoe but the plastic cage around the heal gave these better support than similar height shoes. The tread also gave great traction on all kinds of terrain and excelled on slick granite like what you'd find in the Sierras.
Sturdy shoe and comfortable to wear straight out of…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $230 Australian
Sturdy shoe and comfortable to wear straight out of the box. No break-in period. Had to go up one full shoe size to get a pair to fit properly. Soft rubber sole wears down quickly at heel contact point.
- Comfortable
- Good support
- Look good
- Heal area of rubber sole wears down quickly
I bought this shoe from a retail store 15 months ago for $230 Australian. (Why do we seem to pay so much down here). I chose the Five Ten Camp Four as it looked like a good quality sturdy shoe to use on my Sunday 5 km walk, mostly on bitumen road surfaces.
I don't use them for rock climbing or rough terrain as such. I had to go up one full shoe size in order to get a pair to fit correctly. They are definitely a comfortable and sturdy shoe for walking.
The only problem I have had to date is the quick wear down rate of the soft rubber sole. The thickness of the black rubber sole at the point where the heel area first makes contact with the ground is very minimal leading to a fast wear down rate right through to the grey under lining of the sole. The balance of the sole area is only showing minimal wear. They really have not had a great deal of use to date.
Ok, I understand that the soft rubber sole is designed for "off road" grip and as a consequence will wear down faster than normal. However, for the advertised quality and price I paid for this shoe I would expect the thickness of rubber at the heel area to be significantly more than what is actually there.
My next purchase will definitely not be Five Ten.
They're very comfy, extremely good grip, but for the…
Source: bought it new
They're very comfy, extremely good grip, but for the money they just aren't made very well. FiveTen really need to address this.
3 out of 4 pairs of these shoes I've owned have been faulty. This really isn't what I expect for this level of product.
- Comfortable
- Good support
- Low quality
- Various faults develop
I'm now on my fourth pair of these.
1st pair: After 7 months started splitting where the toe guard rubber material stated coming away from the leather of the shoe.
2nd pair: Shop replaced previous pair. These lasted fine, based on which I bought a third pair.
3rd pair: Developed a squeak with two months of light use. I could feel layers of rubber within the sole rubbing against each other as they were coming apart.
4th pair: Shop replaced previous pair. This pair now squelch if exposed to moisture.
They're very comfy, extremely good grip but for the money they just aren't made very well. FiveTen really need to address these. 3 out of 4 pairs of these shoes have been faulty. This really isn't what I expect for this level of product.
Sturdy shoe, however the toe box is very short. I…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $149
Sturdy shoe, however the toe box is very short. I normally wear a 8.5 shoe and had to reorder a whole size up to 9.5 and the toe box is still short. Took out the insoles and they fit much better.
- Sturdy well built shoe
- Sticky on the rocks
- Great support if you can use the insoles
- Very Cute shoes!
- Short toe box
Bought these shoes to wear on approach for rock climbing last year. Originally ordered 8.5 my regular size for all shoes. Had to reorder 9.5 for a halfway comfortable fit. Still found the toe box too short to wear these comfortably. Had to remove the insole in order to wear the shoe at all. Could have gone up to a size 10 probably and then maybe been able to use the insoles. Definitely order at least one size up or one and a half up would be my suggestion.
I was disappointed as I would have liked to wear these more often with the insoles for more comfort and support. The shoes have great support with the insoles and sticky traction on the rocks. I love the look and durability of these shoes.
I am going to try and cut the insole down and use the heel part of the insole to see if I can get some comfort and support out of the shoes.
My first pair of Camp Fours I wore for over a year…
Price Paid: $115
My first pair of Camp Fours I wore for over a year almost everyday in all kinds of weather in the Adirondacks. I wore them trail running, rock hopping, dry terrain, wet/muddy terrain, snowy/cold conditions, out to dinner, roofing/residential construction, with and without backpack.
Cons-a little warm in hot weather, below freezing the rubber gets a little hard, they only come in one color (wish they had all black and all brown).
Pros(for me that is)- fit perfect out of the box, athletic.jungle cat look, great heel support (feels like you stand straighter), feel light to me, great traction overall (wet logs don't count).
I'm on my second pair and ready for my third (just for casual wear).
As a former Navy Seal I wish they would have had these when I was on active duty (nothing I wore on active duty compares). They are overall tactical and practical and good to go.
Took these on a 6 night trip in the Grand Canyon.
Price Paid: $79
Took these on a 6 night trip in the Grand Canyon. Pack weight before water 30-35 lbs, my weight 194. This was a very rough rocky trip (aren't they all) and they held up pretty well with a small separation between sole and upper that I'll fix and live with.
They did well for the first part of the trip but toward the end their flexibility in the forefoot and underfoot lead to sore feet. They do fit like a glove, and very sticky. Best used for approach hiking or shorter backpacking trips with light loads.
A good approach shoe. A legend. Stealth rubber is…
Materials: leather
Use: approach
Break-in Period: out of the box use
Weight: ?
A good approach shoe. A legend. Stealth rubber is very ok. After a long day climbing the Camp Four gives enough support + stability + security on the way down. Behaves well in scree.
As Michael Chiu points in his review it is not water proof. I am not a Goretex lover, getting sweaty feet. And Gandolf says in his review it is good for walking Grand Canyon with a pack. I have attached a picky of the Camp Four in GC.
For scrambling and climbing (lower grades) I prefer the Guide Tenni (especially when the dots are faded).
For trail and fell running without a pack I use the lighter version like the Progody/Insight etc or Inov shoes (less sticky rubber, but lighter).
After reading reviews on-line, I bought Camp Four…
Use: weekend warrior
Price Paid: $120
After reading reviews on-line, I bought Camp Four for recreational outdoor activities. My foot size is US 9 and usually shoes (Adidas, LL Bean, Timberland) with US 9.5 would fit me fine because I wear Midweight SmartWool. I find Camp Four at US 9.5 to be a bit tighter than others. However, when I want to use them for some rock climbing, I need them tight. So, I would stick with US 9.5 when I have to buy another pair (Yes! I would buy another pair if this one wears out).
I broke-in this pair with casual walking and cycling, but I could not tell if it's necessary. They felt comfortable out-of-the-box. My first big trip with Camp Four is a 3-Day trip to Taiwan's Chi-Lai South (3358m/11017ft.) in January. My pack weighed 17kb/37lb.. The trail was mixed with rough trail, rocky trail, sliding rocks and wet logs. At summit day, it was snowing the night before. So the trail was full of snow slush and sliding mud.
Bad things first: Camp Four isn't waterproof (by design). And my feet got plenty wet and plenty cold at summit. However, my feet quickly warmed up once they left snow. It is not waterproof so they can provide better breathability and they do.
Good things: Traction and load support. On this trip, Camp Four faced everything besides climbing. And Camp Four provided good traction at almost all conditions. Mud was a tad slippery but that only meant that I had to slow down a bit. On this trip, I was carrying 17kg and Camp Four held up fine. I only felt the rocks a few time at the really rocky portion. Since it's a low-cut, there is little ankle support by design.
Overall, I give Camp Four 4-star. I really want to give 5-star, but I'm not experienced enough and my time with Camp Four isn't long enough to give Camp Four 5-star. Five Ten Camp Four is a really excellent do-it-all outdoor shoes.
P.S. I have since bought a pair of Rocky Gore-Tex Socks to provide waterproofness when necessary.
I needed a very comfortable all around hiking, packing,…
Price Paid: $114
I needed a very comfortable all around hiking, packing, and light climbing shoe. I am in my second pair, hope they never stop making this one!!!
Great trail walker, hiker. Very comfortable and with…
Materials: leather
Use: dayhikes, rough trail , peak bagging
Break-in Period: none
Weight: light
Price Paid: $99
Great trail walker, hiker. Very comfortable and with toe to ankle lacing quick adjustments are a breeze.
The sticky stealth soles are amazing; especially on wet rocks. Other hikers were slipping all over the place and I was walking with suction cups on my feet.
The shoes are also amazingly waterproof? Don't ask me how. We spent three days in constant rain and my socks never even got damp.
If you're looking for a great hybrid shoe I would challenge anyone to find something that works better. Five-Ten Camp-Fours are great.
I bought these shoes because I wanted something that…
I bought these shoes because I wanted something that was lighter than a boot and offered more support than a tennis/running shoe. This shoe fit that bill perfectly.
After several trips into the Grand Canyon (with pack weight around 25 - 30 lbs.), 100s of miles of day hikes in the mountains around my house, and numerous backcountry rock climbing forays these shoes are still holding up great. The sole is super sticky, but is not too slick when it gets wet. I have not had any problems with these shoes.
I think they are great for backpacking, day hikes, or just walks in the neighborhood. I don't wear them too much around town because I don't want to wear the sole down. I bought them for trail use and they are great for that.
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NEW YORK CITY -- A survey by the Pew Research Center predicts that the future of money may be the cellphone. And that future is closer than many think. According to the report, one in 10 Americans already have made charitable contributions via text messaging and more than a third have used mobile devices for banking. What's more, 38% of smartphone users have purchased goods of some kind over their devices. | SEE SURVEY
The Pew survey is not alone. A Federal Reserve report released in March maintains that 21% of mobile phone owners have used mobile banking services in the past year and another 11% plan on using such services in the next 12 months. This suggests consumers are rapidly acclimating to buying smartphones.
Payments technologies, which include mobile apps like Google Wallet and other systems using near-field communication (NFC), are said to offer some advantages over cash and even credit cards. Proponents say "mobile money" is more convenient, and the devices that manage it have the ability to personalize shopping services (i.e., making suggestions or offering promotions).
The potential of tapping into the multitrillion-dollar market has not gone unnoticed by the giant financial and technology firms. In 2011, Google rolled out Google Wallet with Citibank and MasterCard. Google Wallet users simply tap their NFC-enabled phones at points of purchase. | SEE STORY
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Bowe Bergdahl's Roommate: Court-Martial Him for Desertion
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's actions in Afghanistan constituted the "ultimate betrayal"—and he deserves to be charged with desertion, his former Army roommate told a charged congressional panel Wednesday.
"Bowe Bergdahl needs to be charged with desertion," said retired Spc. Cody Full, who served in Bergdahl's unit, listing off a series of violations he said the sergeant should be investigated for. "Countless people looked for him when he went missing, putting their own lives on the line for him…Knowing that someone you needed to trust deserted you in war and did so on his own free will is the ultimate betrayal."
Full didn't hold back on his apparent disdain for Bergdahl, striking at the former prisoner's integrity. The military creed should be "leave no honorable man behind," Full said, implying that Bergdahl didn't fit the bill and shouldn't have been rescued by U.S. special forces after walking off his post in 2009 and being captured by the Taliban.
Witnesses arranged by the Republican-led House panel testified that Bergdahl's decision to leave his base in Afghanistan endangered lives, and possibly cost them. Mike Waltz, a former Army special forces commander in Afghanistan, testified that the search for Bergdahl allowed the Taliban to lure soldiers into traps.
"My men were lured into ambushes, including an Afghan home rigged with explosives, a car bomb that was primed to explode, and other types of deadly traps," Waltz said. "All of my men, me included, were absolutely furious and resentful, frankly, that a fellow American soldier had put us into this position."
Also testifying before Congress was Andy Andrews, the father of deceased Lt.Darryn Andrews, who said Bergdahl's decision to leave his base in Afghanistan was a "contributing factor" in Andrews's death.
Bergdahl was released May 31 after the Obama administration agreed to free five Taliban detainees held in Guantanamo Bay. Full and others involved in the search for Bergdahl after he went missing have said military service members died looking for him.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee's Bergdahl hearing quickly became polarized, with Democrats cautioning that the facts of Bergdahl's capture were not yet clear and Republicans using testimony discrediting Bergdahl as a way to criticize the Obama administration's decision to trade five Taliban prisoners for him.
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Standing nearly 6 feet tall and weighing about 230 pounds, 23-year-old Willie Wiltz may have been an imposing figure, but his mother said he was a "big boy with a big heart."
But that large frame hid something that ultimately killed him.
Wiltz was a victim of domestic violence, and a few days before Valentine's Day 2011, Wiltz, an athletic young man who enjoyed playing basketball, was gunned down as he attempted to leave his home in San Bernardino during an argument with his girlfriend, Ebony Davis.
"I didn't think it would ever come to this," said Wiltz's mother, Darlene Young of Los Angeles.
She said her son had told her about some of the incidents of abuse, but he always told his mother not to worry and that he could take care of it.
According to the Domestic Violence Research Center, exact numbers of male victims of domestic violence are difficult to obtain because of a lack or reporting, but the National Institute of Justice and the Centers for Disease Control estimates that 1.5 million women and 835,000 men are victims of domestic violence each year.
"Men are supposed to be strong and take it," said Sheri Dorn, an English teacher at Upland High School who incorporates teaching about dating and domestic violence and gender roles in her curriculum.
"Because both men and women are forced into these stereotypical roles, men may be too ashamed to come forward and report the abuse."
Out of 100 domestic-violence cases filed in San Bernardino County, only about four involved male victims, said Traci Rediford, a victims' advocate for the District Attorney's Office.
A San Bernardino man is in critical condition after being stabbed Friday. His girlfriend, Brianna Lanee Jones, 26, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. As of Sunday, she had not been charged with domestic violence.
In 2011, prosecutors filed 127 murder cases in San Bernardino County. Nine were related to domestic violence. Although the overwhelming majority of domestic-violence victims are female, experts are seeing that both men and women engage in comparable levels of abuse and control, including jealousy, isolation and attacking a partner's self-esteem.
Much like domestic violence against women, the abuse that Wiltz underwent did not start with hits and punches, Young said, but with name-calling and emotional abuse.
As Wiltz kept minimizing and failing to report the abuse, Davis became increasingly violent and eventually became physically abusive, Young said.
"She used to hit him and even pull on his privates," Young said she later learned.
For some men, it's not just shame but fear that if they call law enforcement, they will not be believed and will be taken to jail themselves, Rediford said.
"There needs to be a retraining at all levels - in private homes and in law enforcement - so that men and women can get the help they need for abuse," Dorn said.
Men are in a difficult position, Young said, because while they are taught to never hit a woman, they are not taught to report the violence.
"We tell them to walk away," Young said. "We tell them not to fight back. We tell them they're stronger than a woman, but we never teach them to call the police."
After her son was killed, Young realized how few resources there were for men.
"Most shelters will only take women," Young said. "They can't put a man in a women's shelter, but where are they supposed to go if we tell them to walk away?"
An online search of domestic- violence shelters in San Bernardino County showed the overwhelming majority were specifically made to only take women with children.
Those that did admit men were mostly for recovering addicts or only provide shelter from the cold during winter.
To help male victims of domestic violence, Young has started a nonprofit called Heal Our Homes.
Young hopes the group, still in its infancy, will be able to open a shelter for men, first in Los Angeles and eventually one in San Bernardino.
"We need to teach our children, male or female, that violence is not right, and if they are victims they have to speak up," Young said. "Violence is violence. It doesn't matter how big you are or how small you are."
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Rowan Studio 19 by Grace Melville is inspired by the fresh pastel shades seen up and down the Spring/Summer 2010 catwalks.
Rowan Studio Issue 20 by Grace Melville is a combination of the Spring/Summer 2010 denim-on-denim trend, and the modern safari trend.
Understated elegance was the Autumn/Winter 2010 catwalks' main message. With inspiration taken from '50s icons, this issue's theme is about desirable staples.
Studio 18 is inspired by the Autumn/Winter 2009 Catwalk, where oversized and slouchy garments with fazed stripes and subtle pattern were strong themes throughout.
Hit the high seas! The catwalks were 'awash' with both nautical and preppy styles for Spring/Summer 2008.
A leap into Spring... With skirts and dresses set to be popular for Spring/Summer 2008 Studio 9 shows eight cardigans perfect for layering and covering four of the major trends seen on the catwalks.
We're seeing denim everywhere at the moment, both on the high street and on the catwalk. This collection is Rowan's interpretation and what to wear with your denim favourites using Wool Cotton 4ply.
Folk influences were to be found for both adult and child's wear this season and Rowan Studio 30 offers a capsule wardrobe of knits for every little fashionista! From a cosy 'grandad' cardigan for boys to a pretty cape for girls. Hopefully this collection will have everyone wishing they were young again.
Crochet has been on trend for the last few seasons and it looks to remain very popular for winter 2012 and into spring 2013. Many of the influential designers have included crochet in their catwalk shows, helping to dispel the once 'dowdy' image of crochet and making it 'chic' and a must have item to wear. The Christopher Kane collection in particular received much acclaim, reviving the use of the traditional 'granny square'. Looks can vary from the fitted, high round neck sweater to the grunge inspired loose structured knit.
Inspired by the 1960's 'Mod' look, this collection features strong graphic patterns and bold stripes. The designs predominantly feature our Rowan Kid Classic yarn with the addition of Kidsilk Haze to some designs to emphasize the trend for thick and thin textures.


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Tigerville, S.C. – The Brevard Tornados scored 15 of the game's first 16 points and never looked back, steamrolling North Greenville, 66-44, Saturday afternoon at Hayes Gymnasium. Brevard (10-7, 2-5 South Atlantic Conference) has beaten the Crusaders (5-10) three years in a row at Hayes Gymnasium.
Jonathan Whitson (Clyde, N.C.) led the Tornados in scoring for the 16th time in 17 games, tallying 14 points. Nathan Whitmire (Rosman, N.C.) chipped in 13 points, Shane Galloway (Rosman, N.C.) played his finest game of the season, with 12 points and Darin Dellinger (Stanley, N.C.) broke out of a cold streak with 11 points. The Tornados shot 43.1% (25-58) from the floor and owned the glass, outrebounding North Greenville 43-31.
Kyler Vitko (Alpharetta, Ga.) was the only Crusader in double-figures, with ten points. NGU shot just 27.3% (15-55) from the floor and missed all 12 of their three-point field goal attempts.
The Tornados set the tone early, opening the game on a 12-0 run. Sam Carlisle (Raleigh, N.C.) scored two baskets in the stretch, and Whitson capped the outburst with a three-point play at the 15:26 mark.
Coach Chad Lister's team finally scored on a free throw from Jason Wray (Fayetteville, N.C.) 5:05 into the game and did not get a field goal until a Jonathan Bozymowski (Piedmont, S.C.) lay-up at the 10:41 mark of the first half to make the score 15-3.
Brevard was not fazed by North Greenville's entry into the scorebook. Following Bozymowski's basket, the Tornados launched a 17-5 run, which included a pair of trifectas from Galloway and another long bomb from Dellinger. Whitmire capped the run with a fast break lay-up off a beautiful outlet pass from Sean Ferretti (Amherst, N.Y.) 3:27 before intermission to make the tally 32-8.
The black and blue ended the half with the final two baskets of the period, including a jumper from Dellinger at the halftime buzzer to make the score 37-14. North Grenville hit just four field goals in the first half.
Four more points from Dellinger pushed the lead to its peak, 41-14, with 19:07 to play. North Greenville rallied briefly in the second half but never seriously threatened the Tornados.
The Crusaders momentarily cut the lead under 20, 58-39, on a Paul Harrison (Alpharetta, Ga.) basket with 3:29 left, but Whitmire immediately responded with a three-pointer and Brevard never again led by less than 20, cruising to the 66-44 victory.
The win is Brevard's first away from Boshamer Gymnasium since December 29, an 89-73 win over Emory & Henry in Marietta, Ohio and the first as a true road team since December 1, a 76-46 win at Warren Wilson. Forty-four points is the second-lowest total allowed by Brevard this season; Warren Wilson scored just 42 in the season-opener, on November 18.
Michael Jones and the Tornados return to SAC play and Boshamer Arena on Wednesday for an 8 p.m. appointment with Newberry. North Greenville hosts Warren Wilson Tuesday at 7 p.m.


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Labor that begins before the 38th week is considered "preterm" or "premature." Approximately 1 out of every 10 babies born in the United States is preterm. No one knows the exact cause of preterm labor, but certain situations increase the odds for it. Those include the following:
Also be aware of the symptoms of preterm labor, and seek medical care right away if you have:
To reduce your risk of preterm labor, continue to follow your caregiver's advice on diet, exercise, rest, and other health matters. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any worrisome symptoms.


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CAC Movie - Man of Steel (PG-13)
When Friday September 20, 2013 @ 9:00 PM (1405 days ago)
Where Science Center, 106, Auditorium
Duration 2 hours 23 minutes
A young itinerant worker is forced to confront his secret extraterrestrial heritage when Earth is invaded by members of his race. Stars: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon.
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31st March, Bowlers Exhibition Centre:
1) White Collar 92kg (no winner)
Rav Daniels v Vijay Patel
Referee stoppage Patel unable to continue due to injury -
Round 1 - 0:53
2) Amateur "C Class" 80kg
Waqas Majeed (Fulinkazan) def. Chris Arrigonie (Independent)
Forearm choke - Round 1 - 1:29
3) White Collar 90kg (no winner)
Lynden Brench v James Hanson
4) Amateur "C Class" 63kg
Mikey Brooks (Fulinkazan) def. Andrew Sharp (Predators)
Majority Decision
5) Amateur "C Class" 74kg
Ben Burnett (Fulinkazan) def. Gordon Haig (Blackburn Predators)
R.N.C. - Round 1 - 3:25
6) Amateur "B Class" 70kg
Ryan Kelly (Predators) def. Alez Kratz Ferrer (Spartan MMA Espana)
Tap Out to strikes - Round 1 - 2:29
7) Amateur "B Class" 70kg
Awais Zaman (Blackburn Predators) def. Michael Cruickshanks (North Star)
Unanimous Decision
8) Amateur "B Class" 77kg
Tony Morgan (Predators) def. Kyle Winder (North Star)
Triangle - Round 2 - 3:35
9) Amateur "C Class" 77kg
Jack Peterken (Fulinkazan) def. Mick Ellison (Blackburn Predators)
Unanimous Decision
10) Amateur "B Class" 77kg
Jonathan Mann (Daywalkers) def. Lewis Mears (Predators)
Guillotine - Round 1 - 3:40
11) Amateur "A Class" Heavyweight
Craig Bennett (Blackburn Predators) def. Paul Roy Sherry (Coliseum Lliria)
Doctor Stoppage due to cut - Round 2 - 1:21
12) Amateur "B Class" 93kg
John Mann (Daywalkers) def. Steven Henshall (Predators)
Submission - Round 2
Fight Of The Night
Awais Zaman (Blackburn Predators) v Michael Cruickshank (North Star)
Fighter Of The Night
Awais Zaman (Blackburn Predators)
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1 pk dry yeast dissolved in 2 cups warm water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
4 tablespoons olive oil
Mix until forms a ball, knead until smooth and elastic, add more flour if dough is sticky , this should not be dry but firm until a ball forms. Rise in a bowl covered with a wet towel, until doubled in size in warm spot, away from draft.... stretch out on a large cookie sheet. Brush top with olive oil, top with tomato sauce, cheese and any other meat toppings of choice suggestions: sausage, peperoni, mushroom, peppers, olives, (ham, pineapple),( spinach, broccoli, ricotta, garlic ), sliced tomatoes and feta cheese, or any combo of your choice .... Bake until crisp and brown on 430 degrees, keep checking for desired crispiness......
Video Of Pizza Fritte (Fritta) Italian Fried Dough :
1 lb of fresh pizza/ bread dough
1 1/2 lbs of Italian sausage cooked and casing off cooled
4 eggs
2 cups of mozzarella
4 tablespoons of grated cheese or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon oregano
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Mix sausage ,eggs, spices and cheeses in a bowl set in refrigerator.Roll out dough about 1/4 inch thickness into approx 12x12 rectangular. Spread mixture over the dough, roll up and place seam down on cookie sheet, place in a warm area, to rise around an hour. Brush tops with egg whites. Bake at 450 for 10 minutes and lower to 375 for the remaining time...Sausage roll is done when crispy and brown. Slice and enjoy. You can make individual mini ones as well using a handful of dough for each one.
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LONDON– Cirque du Soleil is circus with glitz and glamour. But with "Kooza" (a show which premiered in Europe last week), the Montreal-based entertainment company is bringing back the classical elements of circus.
"It's not about the beauty of the production but about seeing people achieve the impossible. The pace of the show is incredible and it is acrobatics at the highest level. It is a feel-good show," says Michael G, Smith, artistic director of the show in charge of managing 52 artists from 20 different nationalities.
The show, whose European tour started in London's Royal Albert Hall and will continue to Madrid, Moscow and Paris, has already been seen by about four million people world-wide. "Kooza" was inspired by the Sanskrit word "koza," which means "box," "chest," or "treasure."
Cirque du Soleil was founded in 1984 by Quebec-born Guy Laliberté with just 75 people. Today it employs 5,000 people around the world, including about 1,300 artists.
An edited excerpt from an interview with Mr. Smith in London.
What should people expect from Kooza?
The mandate that was given right at the start of the creation was to go back to circus. It is the most circus type show that Cirque du Soleil [does]. In 1984 when they started, their plan was to reinvent circus which they certainly have done. Back in 2007, when Kooza was created [it] was about going back to the roots. So what you see is a very raw, unpretentious presentation of really scary acts. It's really about high-level acrobatics. The productions were getting bigger and bigger. With Kooza all the equipment that people use is already on stage or up in the ceiling.
What are some of the scariest acts?
I would say the high-wire act and the wheel of death. The wheel of death works completely on balance and it is like a hamster wheel but there are two of them. You have guys running inside them that by balance make it spin around. The wheel gets faster and faster and then they go on the outside of the wheel and start jumping and skipping rope. You hear a lot of screams in the audience. For the high-wire act we have the Quiros family, who for six generations have been doing high wire. They grew up from being 2 years old working on the high wire. The act starts with no safety net. Both acts are really traditional circus disciplines.
Cirque Du Soleil has been known not only for achieving the impossible but also for giving a beautiful performance. In that sense, Kooza is a risky production.
It is. The show is based on the performance and on what they come out and do. It's what attracted me to work on it. I want to see a live performance and I am much more impressed by that than by a beautiful production. This is live performance and people taking incredible risk to achieve breathtaking acrobatics.
Cirque Du Soleil's "Iris" in Hollywood opened in September 2011 and it is set to close this month despite promises to keep it running for a decade. "Alegria," on the other hand, has been around for a long a time. What does it take for a show to stick around?
We have to find universal themes that transcend culture. And "Alegria" and "Kooza" are very much that. "Iris" was created specifically for theater and for Hollywood. It is a tragedy that the show is closing but there isn't an audience in L.A. It is not a theater city. But you don't have a show unless you have an audience to perform to.


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I've finally got my grandmall seizures under control last year I am 30yrs. old ive had many types of seizure since I was 9 but never had an aurea but now all of a sudden since I got my grad mal seizures under control there has been a few times were i'm aware of my surroundings my body automatically will sit itself down it feels like the whole inside of my body is shaking im actually aware of whats going on I can't hear when people are calling my name and I just stare in to space could I be having some kind of seizure it scares the hell out of me I don't know what to think
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Those are a different type of seizures. They are commonly referred to as "staring seizures" or partial complex seizures. Your medication needs to be adjusted. Talk to your neuro. best wishes.
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I am sorry that you are in this predicament. I understand the frustration and your fear of new meds. The good news is that your grand mals are under control and have been for a while. You ARE a normal person, you simply suffer from a condition. Are these seizures brought by anything in particular? stress, caffeine, alcohol? i think that if you get them often you should consult your neuro, particularly if you are driving. i hope that you get better. i am sorry if i have not been of any help. all i wanted to say is that i understand and wish you the very best.
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I've had seizures for more than 20 yrs. Yes, they're a pain because I never know when one might come. My family knows. People at church know. I even tell dealers at the casino about my magnet and say what to do if I have a seizure. People close to me have to know or i feel i'm being dishonest. I haven't driven for years and try not to ask for help but if I really want to have a simi normal life I need to rely on others. I have lost friends (some friends) who don't want to be bothered by someone with epilepsy but they must not have been true friends anyways. My husband and sons deal with this well because they love me.
I heard of a mother of a five year old son who has 2-10 seizures a DAY. I only have 3-6 a month. I can live with this.
I am blessed everyday I wake up and believe God must have a plan for me.
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I have experienced something similar.
Which medication(s) do you take? This is how is was best described to me:
Some medications work to prevent seizures but also slow them down once they are sensed in the brain. Long story short, seizure activity may have started and the medications literally makes the brain slow down all activity. It is scary to go through because you can sense that something is wrong. I have also found, these episodes last longer than the actual GM would have.
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hi jennifer,
i take dilantin 350mg once a day. this has been helpful at controlling gm seziures. i've been on it 20yrs. my neurologist tried to ween me off and put me on BANZEL. This was hell. after i was up to the set dosage i started getting sick. no appetite but what i would eat, throw up, stayed in bed because of wobbliness, too scared to walk, headache,crying, lost 30lbs. family was very scared. i weened off the banzel and came back to dilantin. so far no gran mal.
i take lamital (lomotrigene) for partials. I have these 3-6 a months but can go a couple of months without one. I also use a vns. This is very helpful. my family and I've stopped seizures. I'd be there watching tv and the person on the tv was talking and totally not making sence. i felt like i was about to "zone out" , used the magnet and talked myself out of going into a seizure. The implanted vns can stop the seizure or make it less intense. I tell everyone around me about it including the casino dealer. "Head's up, learn something new everyday".
My career as a teacher is over and i spend most of my days at home, safe. I keep busy by playing the guitar. Even teach the neighbor girls how to play. I read alot, write in journal, puzzles are fun. i like working in the backyard. Going to church to help out. Use the computer. Still would like to be more skilled in this area. Go to movies a lot with my husband. Friends and extended family have not been supportive. and i can live with this.
Yes, seizures are scary but so many people have it worse off then me. God must have a plan for me and my situation. I wake each morning and am grateful.
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I have experienced something similar to that. I think you might be having a simple partial seizures. The only reason why I'm saying that is because you are remembering everything that goes on in the seizure. Your consciousness is not impaired at all.


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Chalet Colombero is a comfortable, individual chalet set in the quiet Chartreux area of Tignes overlooking the lake, yet close to the skiing at the top end of the resort in Val Claret. Keen skiers will be spoilt for choice with the selection of pistes on offer in this huge ski area.
It's less than one minute's walk (100m) to the ski bus stop at the end of the road where skiers have the choice of the link to the Val Claret or Tignes-le-Lac lifts each day.
The chalet benefits from an attractive split level lounge and dining area which is generous for this number of guests and which also features a large fireplace and high ceiling, adding to the spacious feel. A balcony off the lounge provides stunning views by day or night across the lake to Tignes-le-Lac village and the spectacular mountain ridges known as the "fingers".
The three bedrooms are simply furnished with pine panelling and fresh neutral walls creating a cosy and welcoming ambience, and each of the en suite bathrooms was recently renovated to a modern standard.
For après-ski you will be perfectly positioned to either sample the lively bars and clubs at Val Claret all within a short stroll or take one of the regular shuttle buses to enjoy the selection of restaurants and bars in Tignes-le-Lac. Approximate transfer times to resort: Chambéry 2 hours, Geneva 2¾ hours
Ground Floor:Entrance hall with boot storage area and ski rack
First Floor:Open plan lounge/dining and kitchen area.
We set very high standards for our cuisine, and train our staff extensively before the season starts, to ensure that you will thoroughly enjoy every meal on your own holiday with us. We also take our Health and Safety responsibilities extremely seriously, so all our chalet and Chalet Hotel staff during the pre-season training course are trained to the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health's Level 2 in Food Safety*. For six days of the week our staff prepare all your meals, as described below.
A good breakfast is essential on a ski holiday, so we provide both a cooked breakfast including your choice of bacon, eggs, sausages and beans, as well as a continental selection with a choice of cereals or porridge, fruit juices, plentiful tea, coffee and bread (and croissants in France), cold meats, cheese and preserves, which is normally presented buffet-style for you to help yourself. On our staff's one day off a week, only the continental breakfast will be provided.
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The traditional 'welcome home' after a day on the slopes will be laid out for you in your chalet or Chalet Hotel, ready for your return, every day except on the staff's one day off per week. A good cup of tea or coffee is the perfect accompaniment to a delicious slice of freshly home-baked cake and keeps hungry skiers happy until dinner is ready. As an added benefit for guests in our Chalet Hotels, our chefs prepare a selection of cakes for afternoon tea.
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In Chalets and Chalet Hotels with family guests, High Tea provides children under 13 years with a healthy menu, tailored more towards children's tastes and puréed food is available for infants on request. High Tea is at 5.30pm, and children do not join the main adult-only dinner.
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A tasty and innovative, freshly cooked dinner will be prepared for you six nights per week by your Chalet Host – or by an experienced and professional chef in our larger chalets – and served with a choice of wines. Our four-course adult-only chalet dinners start with canapés and an apéritif, followed by an appetiser, main course and dessert, and completed by coffee with chocolates to round off your evening. Your choice of complimentary quality wines is unlimited during the meal service, and freshly chilled water is also of course always available.
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I'm playing with stains to add to my slip for slip trailing on my greenware. I've slaked my clay and have a bucket of slip that I have sieved and want to add Mason stains. How do I figure out the stain to slip ratio? Is it just a visual thing? Does the final color (after bisqued) look similar to the original trailed color? Thanks in advance for any help!!
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I add 1/4 cup of Mason stain to 2 cups of slip (I use porcelain clay to make my slip). Some stains are stronger than others, so you might have to experiment. After bisque, take a sponge and dampen the colored slip; that will be a better indication of final color.
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I use about 25 % or less of mason stain in my porcelain slip depending on what colors I want. since you are using stoneware, you will need to test. Some stains responds well with some chemicals and others do not.b est to use the reference code as a guide for whether they can be used as engobe a stains, with calcium, with or not with zinc, what are their maximum temperatures, etc. You can google Mason stains and find reference codes.
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I made this site about a year ago with some help from the Sitepoint users (ip Stomme Poes). The site looks great, allthough there were some issues getting it good crossbrowser. The site looks absolutely fine on ie, safari, chrome and firefox. I get however remarks from other people saying the doesn't display all that great on mobile devices and tabs. I'm currently fixing the header issues, but overall, CAN this site be better designed for ipads and stuff? With the design and css it is done now, can we change anything to make it more smartphone-friendly?Or is this the best we can get it?This is something which disturbs me a lot, can we make basic websites with a few adjustments smartphone-friendly? Or should we rewrite the whole design? CSS?
Here you can find the site: www.mira-zele.beI also added the css:
I'm not asking you guys to rewrite the whole thing, just to give me some advice on this website if it CAN be done, how to begin, if it's too much work?
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Yes, it is possible, but you will need more CSS. There is something called media queries and responsive web design. You can google that, there are lots of examples on the internet on how to implement it. You basically need difference size resources and layout for smart phones, then with the techniques I mentioned earlier, it will load the correct resources.
I hope that helps you.
Good news. Your site looks like a very good candidate for adapting to mobile. However, you'll need to redesign from scratch, I believe. I suggest you look at Zurb Foundation and see what it can do for you. Foundation will supply the building blocks so your site will resize for different screen sizes.
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13th January 2012 10:53 AM #1
Twin birth
I recently had the wonderful experience to be a midwife for Kylie who gave birth to Molly and Claire at 37 weeks. Both Molly and Claire were breech. Kylie gave birth to her beautiful breech baby girls standing - something almost unheard of within the current medicalised climate. While all women are exposed to increasing levels of intervention in birth - when a women has a multiple pregnancy this exposure increases exponentially. What has your experience with giving birth to twins? Has it been a positive or negative experience?
Photos of Molly and Claire taken by Holly Priddis Photography
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14th January 2012 03:49 AM #2
I just wanted to pass on my congratulations to Kylie - what beautiful photos.
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I have not had twins, but I also wanted to say congratulations to Kylie and her family. What an amazing birth story and such precious photos.
15th January 2012 05:43 PM #4
Giving birth to twins
I've just posted a new article on PBBs website on giving birth to twins. Here is an excerpt:
Discovering you are carrying twins is often a moment of mixed emotions. You may feel overjoyed that you are being blessed with two babies rather than just one, and you may worry just how you are going to accommodate and afford your doubled joy. Among the plethora of questions and thoughts swimming in your head in the early days after this discovery, no doubt youll start to wonder what it is like giving birth to twins.
To find out more read the article "Giving Birth to Twins". I hope you find this information helpful.
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Those babies are absolutely gorgeous and I was so amazed to read that you were able to deliver both of them vaginally even though they were breech and that the mother was able to stand to do so! That just shows what a skilled midwife you are.
I read the article you posted Giving Birth to Twins and found it to be right on with all of the things I experienced. I have read many books on twins, countless articles, hundreds of posts and I have never read anything that is as comprehensive as this. It's excellent and I would recommend it to anyone expecting twins!
I felt very fortunate when I gave birth to my twins that I wasn't automatically tagged for a caesarean like many mothers of twins are. I did have an epidural and was told I needed to have one in they needed to do an emergency c-section. I also had an IV. Although I wouldn't say that I had a bad birthing experience, I did wish that I could have had the opportunity to have a water birth, or at the very least give birth in my birthing suite with the lights dimmed and calm music in the background. Instead I was in a bright, sterile operating room. The doctors were nice and all the nurses were wonderful but it wasn't just how I had hoped. The room was full of people but I really wanted my mum to be in the room too. I was only allowed one person and that of course was my husband
I really shouldn't complain though. After being placed on bed rest at 24 weeks because I had funneling and my cervix was shortening, I gave birth to my two healthy boys at a day shy of 39 weeks. No NICU time. What I hope mothers of twins learn from this site is that there are other options besides a caesarean or operating room delivery – as long as their midwife or doctor give the okay.
18th January 2012 07:04 AM #6
Hi DoubleSunshine - I am glad you liked the article Giving Birth to Twins. I am trying to build up a really informative section on Twins Pregnancy. It is great you had a vaginal birth your babies. Trying to negotiate options for Twins is challenging.