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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Review by Liu Domi
"I Thought it was a Pretty Cool Game"
First things first, this is the very first Elder Scrolls game I have ever played, so I cannot compare and contrast this game with the others. Whether this is good or bad, is up to you. But... this game was all around, a grand game for any player, from my view.
Graphics: Compared to most other games I have played on the XBOX 360 console, this game's graphics are pretty good, at least through most of the areas in this game.
Nature: Basically, everything looks the same. The trees look exactly the same for the most part, with the occasional lake and set of ancient ruins. Now don't get me wrong, they all look pretty good. The only thing is... it is very repetitive. You travel in one direction forever, and that is all that you will see. The other side of the world is pretty much a bunch of plains with several yellow bushes, going on until you hit the ocean. Hopefully, you will be able to run fast or buy a horse, or else you may find yourself growing bored while travelling from one place to another.
Cities: The cities of Cyrodiil look very nice. Each city has its own unique look, from the giant Imperial City, to smelly, impoverished towns such as Bravil, port cities like Anvil, and to colonial cities like Bruma. With large ranges, big areas to travel around, and fine looking buildings, visiting the cities will be a true pleasure.
Creatures and People: The animals look very realistic in this game, and move like so. The monsters look rather original as well, and have huge ranges, from skeletons, to plasmas, to monstrous, humanoid creatures in the plains of Oblivion. I cannot complain about that. However, the people lack in the areas where creatures are strong in. The number one thing I specifically hate is the hair of the humans. They are all very shiny, like a hard hat or helmet. However, a REAL helmet will solve this annoyance. The other thing I hate about people is the way their faces look when they are speaking with you. First off, their eyes don't change. No blink, no looking around. All that happens is an angry, lowered brow when they do not like you. The mouth of the people hardly move when the speak. It is all very bland, but not a big minus to the game.
Armors and Weapons: Every armor had its own look, which I liked. What I had really liked was how outside of the major armor sets, several original armor parts could be found around the world. Besides that, you had the ability to enchant any plain armor or weapon, considering you had access to the Arcane University. Speaking of weapons, this game hit it on the money. With countless axes, hammers, swords, daggers, bows and clubs to choose from, you will always have a large collection to choose from.
Sound: There is nothing bad about this area of the game. Every human and humanoid creature has his of her own voice, different in a large or small scale from every other person's voice. The background music that accompanies you on your adventure is a nice touch to said adventure. Sounds from the sheathing weapons, to the striking down of enemies, to the cracking of thunder, nothing was left out this game.
Game Play: I was rather surprised at how fun this game was, both in the good and bad times. Basically, you start the game by picking what race of humanoid creatures, and even humans, you wish to play as. From there, you kick start your adventure as a prisoner in an imperial dungeon. From there, a secret passageway is opened up that leads you to the sewers. You find your way out after many events, which will shape out your adventure later on. From here, you choose your birthsign, class, and major skills. These will shape your character, and add some bonuses to him or her, AND determines how easily your character levels up. After you escape the sewers, you can go just about anywhere. You may choose to do simple, freelance quests for several people, follow major questlines for many guilds, or follow the main questline. You may even choose to do none of these, and instead wander around the rather large county of Cyrodiil, raiding caves and old destroyed forts for treasures and gold. This game allows you to do just about anything you please, making it a fun game for anyone to play.
Replay-Ability: Of course you can keep playing this game once you have finished it. If you only do the main questline, there are several other quests to tackle. Besides that, you may want to finish the game as another character, or choose to just start fresh after leading up a bad game. One time to finish this game just isn't enough.
Read... or Buy? I would have to say that you should go ahead and buy this game once the price drops a bit. Until then, you may want to rent this game. Like I have said before, one time to beat this game just is not enough.
Last of all, I would just like to congratulate the makers of this game. For my first XBOX 360 game, I wasn't disappointed in the least. It is an awesome game, definitely worth the renting or buying price. Just try to have fun with this game, and don't get lost wasting your life on it :P. Thanks, and so long.
Reviewer's Rating: 4.5 - Outstanding
Originally Posted: 06/29/06
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Queen Mary 2 (QM2) - Eastern Caribbean: Queen Mary 2 (QM2) Cruise Review by alex
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Queen Mary 2 (QM2) - Eastern Caribbean
Destination: Eastern Caribbean
Embarkation: New York (Manhattan)
My inside cabin on Penthouse floor was $6,000 for two with lots of additional charges being way too much more then on other ships. Especially, at the Spa. Just to use sauna and steam room we had to pay $30 p/p - p/d. They give discount when using 3 or 5 days, but it has to be consecutively. It may work on crossings, but when you are visiting islands for 2 weeks, yet have 5 full days at see, it would be nice if they adjust their policy and apply the discount to those days. When I asked for it the Spa manager, she would not hear of it. More
The so-called Shore and Shopping expert never had an answer about shore, only shopping. When I asked which beach she would recommend, her answer was I do not know. I do not go to the beach. I guess there is no commission to Cunard when their guests visit beaches.
Staff was friendly and accommodating. Everywhere we saw smiles, but everywhere it looked like there is not enough staff.
Food in Britannia and Kings court was good. There was enough staff cleaning after customers at Kings court, but very few to assist with trays and serve drinks and coffee/tea. Britannia is a separate story. Our waiter and assistant waiter were taking care of 5 (?!) tables totaling 22 people: 6+6+4+4+2. They were very good, professional, nice and accommodating. But is was physically impossible for them to provide necessary service to all 22, no matter how fast they were running (yes, running) between our tables. Same goes for the wine/liquor waiters one waiter serving wine, cocktails, hard liquor and mineral water. They were covering big sections of the dining room and were always hurrying from table to table. There was no time to stop and offer wine or drinks. We had to ask and wait. Since most of the time we only required mineral water we were not a priority. Dinner lasted always at least 2.5 hours. Only because we really liked our waiters we decided not to complain.
Our inside cabin on 10th floor was very small, definitely under 150 sq. ft. It was comfy and well appointed. I liked the linens. The bathroom was larger then on other ships. Taking the shower was an experience by itself: the water temperature was changing every 20 seconds; those little bottles with toiletries were extremely hard to squeeze. I had to ask my husband each time I needed to use them, and I have pretty strong hands. I noticed that my cabin was not vacuumed for several days. I had to call and ask for it (?!). There was no towel sculptures on my bed. Probably our steward had to take care of too many cabins as well. The TV in the room was not good at all. Several channels were not working properly. When switching channels the sound had to be adjusted immediately, because either my neighbors could hear my TV, or I could not hear anything. The remote control was so inconvenient, that changing volume or channels was not an easy task. The choice of programs was simply poor: few old and older TV shows/sitcoms and 4 or 5 old and older movies repeated over and over again. Same movies were in the movie theater. Also the outside view TV channel was not on most of the time. It is important for an inside cabin to be able to turn on the TV and see the outside. Usually it is the view from the bridge.
Entertainment was OK. Excellent production shows. The singers and dancers were great. Unfortunately, Cunard was ignoring second sitting guests. There was additional entertainment often in the ballroom at the same time as second sitting shows. We also did not have the opportunity to enjoy some music before dinner. We are not smokers and drinkers, and were not hanging out at bars. The little music they offered was in the bars. Nothing in those beautiful halls and hallways.
Excellent library. Plenty spaces for sunbathing and relaxing. Always enough chairs and towels. According to daily program, the pool and two hot tubs on deck 8 are off limits to children under 17. But the kids were all over, all 357 of them. If QM2 would at least put up a corresponding sign, just like they did on the deck for Grill guests, kids and their parents could be reminded.
Except being beautiful and differently constructed, QM2 is just another mass production cruise ship. I would not speak for those in Grill accommodations, but for average cruiser it is definitely not worth 32% - 30% more than other 4.5 * ships and I would only go again if and when I find good deal. Less
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Lifetime Medicare and Social Security Taxes vs. Benefits
Are Social Security and Medicare benefits actually a partial refund of what the beneficiary has already paid in taxes? The Tampa Bay Times takes a closer look in a February 2013 story by Louis Jacobson. Here we provide a visual display in bar charts of the Times' findings, which were researched from the Urban Institute, a nonpartisan research institute that produces annual statistics on the topic.
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Campus clippings: Zalewski back to old self at Kent State
After a knee injury sidelined him during the postseason last year, sophomore Zarley Zalewski (Valley) is determined to get back to the playoffs with the Kent State baseball team.
He's well on his way.
Zalewski is off to a fast start. The power-hitting third baseman leads the Golden Flashes (7-6) with a .436 batting average (24 for 55), 24 hits and 12 RBIs.
Zalewski played in 41 games last season as Kent State won Mid-American Conference regular-season title.
He hit .279 with a pair of home runs and 21 RBIs. He dislocated the patella tendon in his left knee late last season.
A pair of local infielders are making their mark early for the Gators (3-2). Junior Eric Weyant (Kiski Area) is batting .368 with two doubles and three RBIs, and sophomore Joe Killian (Springdale) has a .350 average with three doubles and a team-high-tying seven RBIs. Weyant was a NCAC Player of the Week. Killian won NCAC Newcomer of the Year as a freshman.
Redshirt sophomore shortstop Dylan Wolsonovich (Ford City) had driven in 11 runs and has scored seven for the Panthers (5-7, 1-2 ACC). Wolsonovich, who is hitting .293, had an RBI double in a 6-4 upset over No. 17 North Carolina in Chapel Hill, Pitt's first road win over a top-10 team since 2003.
Sophomore Ryan Dunn (Freeport) had a pair of doubles in the Titans' season-opening doubleheader sweep of Delaware Valley in Fort Pierce, Fla. Westminster won 9-0 and 21-3.
Men's basketball
Sophomore guard Nolan Cressler (Plum) finished as the Big Red's leading scorer, averaging 16.8 points a game. He also notched 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in a team-high 32.6 minutes per game. Cornell finished 2-26 (1-13 Ivy League). Cressler scored 28 in the season finale.
Sophomore catcher Katrina George (Valley) homered in back-to-back games during preseason action in Salem, Va. Teammate and fellow catcher Hannah Blinn (Deer Lakes), a freshman, has three hits in her first six at-bats.
Standout junior pitcher Caitlin Nealer (Valley) has yet to pitch for the Gators this season. A second-team All-NCAC selection, she struck out 276 last season.
Point Park
Freshman Becca Babincak (Deer Lakes) hit her first collegiate home run in a 16-8 victory over Grace (Ind.) in a game played in Clermont, Fla. Babincak, one of the area's top leadoff hitters and shortstops the past four years, has played third base and outfield for the Pioneers (2-6).
Freshman Maddie Antone (Kiski Area) has played in 17 games, including 16 starts. A designated hitter, she is hitting .212 with two home runs and five RBIs for the Eagles (10-10).
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Determinants Of Argentinean Wine Prices In The U.S. Market
A hedonic price function for Argentinean wines in the U.S market is estimated in order to evaluate the effect of the most important attributes of wine on price. Results show that labeling practices and the choice of the right wine quality attributes are far more influential on price than expert panel opinions or oenological wine improvements such as aging.
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- Combris, Pierre & Lecocq, Sebastien & Visser, Michael, 1997. "Estimation for a Hedonic Price Equation for Bordeaux Wine: Does Quality Matter?," Economic Journal, Royal Economic Society, vol. 107(441), pages 390-402, March.
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One Killed on Ga. Highways This Holiday So Far
The Georgia Department of Public Safety is reporting that one person has died so far on the state's highways during this Fourth of July holiday weekend.
State law enforcement officials report that the fatality occurred in Warner Robins.
The Fourth of July holiday period began at 6 p.m. Thursday and continues through midnight Sunday.
To help with traffic, the Georgia Department of Transportation said it has suspended construction-related lane closures on major state routes and interstates from now through 5 a.m. Monday.
The DOT said there could be lane closures, however, due to either accidents or emergency maintenance issues that come up over the weekend.
DOT officials and law enforcement officials all urged drivers to use caution if headed out on the roads this weekend.
Also as a reminder, Toccoa City Hall and Stephens County government offices are both closed today for the Fourth of July.
In the city of Toccoa, routes for garbage and recycling that are scheduled to be picked up today will be picked up on Monday, July 7th.
Commercial garbage will be picked up as usual, but yard waste and other items will not be picked up.
The Toccoa Police and Fire Departments will be on duty.
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Target: Jacob Zuma, President of South Africa
Goal: Put an end to female genitalia mutilations
Heavily concentrated in African countries, female genital mutilation (FGM) is an operation which alters the physical appearance and function of a woman's vagina. Different forms include cutting off exterior parts of the vagina and sewing the vagina closed, to later be opened for sexual intercourse and childbirth. FGM is not performed for health reasons nor is it necessary by any means. FGM must be stopped and its beneficial myth must be debunked.
The FGM operation is accompanied with many extremely painful side effects. Excessive bleeding, shock, bacterial infection, damage to genital tissue and the appearance of open sores are all among immediate complications. Long term complications are no less forgiving and include incessant infection of the urinary tract and vaginal area. The complications that may arise from FGM are not worth the operation; what is worse, often times the victimized women are not of age to decide for themselves whether or not to receive the operation.
The target age range for the FGM operation is anywhere from infancy to 15 years of age. In Africa alone, more than three million girls are forced to have the operation annually. More than 125 million women alive right now have been forced to undergo this surgery, often under the assumption that the operation would make them more appealing to men and more pure in nature. A large majority of individuals who believe in the imaginary benefits of the operation assume that female genitalia are "masculine," dirty in their existence and unfit for a proper, clean woman.
There are too many women alive who have been forced to undergo this operation. There are too many young women who are destined for this operation, living in a culture which believes in the operations cleansing capabilities. FGM's must be put to an end in Africa. Women should never be forced to undergo this mutilation.
Dear President Zuma,
I am writing to you on behalf of the three million girls who will be forced to undergo female genital mutilation within the next year. The operation is extremely dangerous, often followed by a slew of medical complications that could last a lifetime. Female genital mutilation is an operation concentrated in Africa; it is because of this fact that I write to you in hopes that you will have an impact on the operations' discontinuation.
Many people involved in the pro-female genital mutilation movement are driven by the belief that this operation cleanses women, allowing them to become more feminine and in turn more prepared for intercourse with their future husbands. This belief is largely off-base and quite absurd. The only accomplishment that female genital mutilation may lay claim to is the medical complications it brings forth.
Please understand the grotesque nature of this operation and become a beacon of hope for the millions of women who live with its consequences every day. Female genital mutilation is dangerous in nature and completely irrelevant to how "feminine" a woman is. I urge you to initiate a change by your rule and protect women from this injustice.
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Big Brother 14 Twist Revealed!
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Poland needs a vast improvement on the previous two games, according to Żewłakow, with the defence in particular having to concentrate a lot better than they have been. As a defender himself, Żewłakow knows they cannot be satisfied with their efforts up until now, with the team conceding too many goals.
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And how do you pronounce xcx anyway. Because do you say xcx or like a roman numeral which would be 100 which C is the symbol for alone.
I'm sure I can guess why she isn't called Charli C
who is this charli xcx critter, and why is she dressed like Josie from Josie and the pussy cats?
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'Whore Red'. That's a MAC shade, right?
Why did you stick Sam Smith and Charli XCX in with this lot?
Is Beyonce being dressed by her mother again?
Stick a fork in me I'm officially done and over the hill. I only know Beyonce (and I'm sorry but couldn't stand what I saw of her last night) and I've heard of Lucy Hale on here but couldn't tell you what she is on or does she sing???
Sam Smith was fantastic last night
LOL seriously!! I knew Lucy Hale and Beyonce and that is it
P: Becky G – bim looks tiny, she 5' tall?
M: Charli – isn't Whore Red lipstick advertising for BJs?
B: Culpo
Sam Smith sounded really good.
What little I did see made me feel old, but not sad about it. The VMAs have gone to hell like most of today's music.
Majority of the people here I do not know. BeYonCe's dress like always horribl. Cheap looking dress.
OMG!!!!!!!! Its official!!! My ass is old. I don't know who most of these people are. Something tells me I wouldn't want too either!
I have officially outgrown the VMAs.
Didn't watch but a snippet last night but the roomie said Sam Smith was the only good one. Taylor was ok but that song was nothing. No good hook or even a melody.
Damn please tell me Nick Jonas is over 21, because yes I would
Becky G is way underage she needs to cover up. My daughter likes that stupid singing in the shower song
Beyoncé is only 33.
Lucy Hale's outfit is so unfortunate.
If only Sam Smith tailored his sleeves, he would've looked even better.
Sam Smith had a great performance.
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My brother is divorced with 4 kids. He asked for paternity tests during divorce, and his lawyer refused-"we dont want to bastardize these children". My brother suspects that the youngest child is not his. He has been paying child support now for almost 4 years. He just found out that one of the children is now living with his ex wife's parents, but he is still paying her for that child. He wants to know if he pays for paternity testing at this point, and proves that at least one child is not his, will a judge cancel his obligation to pay for that child. He also wants to know if he has to pay the ex wife for the child who is living with her parents. Also, he would like to know if there is any way to go back on this attorney who would not paternity test his kids during divorce when free.
The Court of Domestic Relations has continuing jurisdiction over the issue of child support. Your brother can request a modification of the order for the child who is no longer living with the mother. That is a change in circumstances that would "hold water". No one, however, forced your brother to follow the advice of his previous legal counsel; I doubt he would prevail on any claim in that regard. Your brother must have agreed with his advice at the time. The "new evidence" as to paternity certainly would probably not fly. To undue the prior order he would need to file what is called a 60(b) motion and it sounds like the time has passed for that. The paternity evidence, is not a change in circumstances, however, and unless the "real" father steps up, I doubt anything can be done. The court will not want to leave the kid without financial support.Ask a similar question
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Represented master developer LLCs implementing $100+ million downtown development in claims against bank involving breach of trust deed, "bid chilling," and an attempted (but halted) "receiver sale," and related claims against national REIT development partner.
Represented secured note buyer and private money lender/servicer asserting post-foreclosure claims for violation of common area deed restrictions impacting use and value of security property.
Lead trial attorney representing private money lender in bankruptcy court trial against one of two co-debtors regarding interpretation of default interest provision in co-debtors' related bankruptcy plans. Prevailed at trial and secured dismissal of appeal.
Represented debtor probate estate defending claims by bank seeing nearly $3 million. Prevailed on appeal of adverse judgment, then prevailed on motion for summary adjudication, leading to a settlement for payment of only 2% of amount demanded.
Lead trial attorney representing real estate developer and mezzanine lender in wrongful foreclosure claims against senior lender. Took over case after trial had already started; settled case favorably. Prevailed in later appeal regarding the settlement.
Lead trial attorney representing manager of private money lender LLC defending claims by member based on fiduciary duties. Defeated two claims pre-trial; obtained dismissal of final claim (with prejudice) on third day of trial.
Represented private money lender/servicer defending claims by rogue investor who wired funds into loan transaction escrow without signing participation agreement. Settled case favorably before trial.
Lead appellate attorney on numerous appeals involving secured lending.
Represented founding member of real estate investment LLC in case alleging claims of breach of fiduciary duties against other founding members who abandoned client and went on to build a publicity traded REIT. Case settled successfully for substantial value and interest in the new REIT.
Represented public agency in hotly contested eminent domain proceedings involving valuation of mineral interests and real estate. Case settled successfully weeks before trial.
Represented Delaware "series LLC" operating cell tower portfolio. Took over case after entry of adverse judgment. Defeated "alter ego" motion; achieved quick settlement that directed previously untapped insurance funds to pay off entire adverse judgment and provide additional six-figure recovery to client.
Lead trial attorney representing apartment building owner/operator in a jury trial defending claims of fraud and statutory violations related to a condo condominium conversion. Settled after jury selection and before opening statements for only 2% of the plaintiff's initial demand.*
Lead trial attorney in binding arbitration representing a real estate development company and ground lessee seeking to exercise an option to purchase commercial property. Obtained award enforcing the option (defeating claims of invalidity) at less than half the "fair market" price demanded by seller.*
Led appeal team effort on behalf of a Northern California County to enforce contractual and regulatory rights over agricultural land governed by the California Land Conservation Act (Williamson Act). Obtained complete reversal of trial court's adverse judgment, which resulted in a published appellate decision – County of Humboldt v. McKee (2008) 165 Cal.App.4th 1476. Also secured dismissal of opponent's related appeal, and prevailed on a writ of mandate governing trial court proceedings on remand.*
Defended a commercial real estate owner from claims that it breached a contract to sell its commercial property by proving that the contract was illegal and unenforceable under the California Subdivision Map Act. The court of appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in favor of client in a published decision – Sixells, LLC v. Cannery Business Park (2008) 170 Cal.App.4th 648.*
Co-chaired one-week arbitration defending homebuilder from fraud claims by a group of homeowners. After lengthy cross-examination of the plaintiff's chief expert witness, and direct examination of the chief defense expert, the case settled quickly and favorably, with insurance funding most of the settlement.*
Represented a regional franchisee of a major real estate brokerage in a case alleging trade secret theft. Case settled early and favorably, with all claims being dismissed in exchange for no monetary compensation.
Frequently handle commercial lease disputes, for both tenants (public high-tech company, national restaurant franchise) and landlords (commercial owners/operators/investors).
Lead appellate attorney on numerous appeals involving real estate and real estate-related LLC disputes among members and managers.
Represented online media company in breach of contact case against a big data platform company. Case settled successfully at mediation.
Lead trial attorney in a two-week jury trial prosecuting a Uniform Commercial Code promissory note case; obtained judgment and "prevailing party" attorney fee awards totaling $2.6 Million.*
Co-counsel to global agribusiness lender pursuing $100 million fraud and fiduciary duty claims against another global bank involving the purchase of bad syndicated loan debt. Obtained appellate reversal of the lower court's adverse judgment.*
Defended an international mail room equipment manufacturer in a large-scale contractual dispute with its national network of distributors following the client's merger with a former competitor. Favorable early motion rulings effectively fractured the plaintiff group, and the case settled quickly for an amount far below the original demand.*
Represented a sub-licensor of 900 MHz radio spectrum in action against a major wireless carrier for breach of operation and management agreement. Case settled weeks before trial for seven figures.*
Second chaired trial in U.S. Bankruptcy Court prosecuting a non-dischargeability action for fraud against a debtor. Obtained six-figure judgment in client's favor.*
Lead-author of amicus curiae brief filed by major Taiwan and U.S. Wi-Fi manufacturers (and joined by Microsoft Corporation) in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in a closely watched patent infringement case.*
Represented an industrial component distribution company and its chief executive accused of trade secret misappropriation. Defeated motions for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, resulting in quick settlement for a small fraction of the original demand.*
Co-lead attorney defending a print brokerage company accused of misappropriating trade secrets and driving a vendor into bankruptcy by hiring the vendor's key employees. Defeated RICO claim on demurrer. Depositions and motion work set the stage for favorable settlement with an insurance company funding the majority.*
Prosecuted trademark infringement claims for an internationally-known sporting equipment manufacturer against a competing enterprise selling infringing golf clubs. Filed motion for preliminary injunction, which provoked quick and favorable settlement.*
Represented a Bay Area corporate inventor and licensor of patented water filtration devices prosecuting an action for breach of a patent license agreement against a large New York based global producer and distributor. Shortly after the submission of briefing on a pivotal motion for summary judgment, the case settled on favorable terms.*
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If you were among the millions of customers who lost power as a result of the violent storms that hit the country's midsection and the Mid-Atlantic in late June, then you have personal experience of the vulnerability of our electrical grid. Indeed, we Americans ought not to be shocked at the failure of our infrastructure in the face of a huge storm. Investments in infrastructure have fallen to such low levels over the past 30 to 40 years that they might be better termed "dis-investment." As the American Society of Civil Engineers noted in a report released in April, aging infrastructure and grid congestion will make outages even more frequent, long-lasting and expensive in the future.
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Gorman on recruiting: Call Clairton's Boyd an All-America WR
Tyler Boyd doesn't know where he will play college football. The Clairton star has decided, however, when and where he will announce his decision.
Boyd accepted an invitation to play in the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Jan. 5 in San Antonio, and intends to reveal his college choice during the NBC national telecast.
"He said, 'Now, I can do what all the others do: pick a hat then,' " Clairton coach Tom Nola said. "For a kid, that's pretty special, I guess."
Eighteen WPIAL alums have played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl — which became the first national all-star game in 2002 — but Boyd will be the first from a Class A school to be picked.
"It's a great accomplishment because I've worked for and earned everything," said Boyd, who rushed for 2,400 yards and 48 TDs last fall in leading Clairton to its fourth consecutive WPIAL title and third straight state crown. "That's why I think it's great, coming from a small school, that they recognize talent coming from Class A."
Despite playing running back for the Bears, the 6-foot-2, 182-pounder projects as a receiver in college and spent the summer proving that he deserved a place among the nation's best.
Boyd went to team passing camps, as well as invitation-only skills camps at Gateway, Atlanta and Orlando to impress scouting services and improve his national overall and position ranking.
"We did a lot of seven-on-seven, but nobody could watch him," Nola said. "They saw he could do that with anybody in the country, really."
Boyd takes offense that fellow WPIAL prospects like Central Valley's Robert Foster, North Allegheny's Patrick Kugler and Belle Vernon's Dorian Johnson were ranked higher and didn't compete on the national camp circuit.
"Compared to all of them, I earned mine more than anybody else," Boyd said. "I went to camps and showed everyone. Instead of competing in the WPIAL, I competed against the U.S."
Boyd received a scholarship offer from Georgia Tech last week, increasing his total to two dozen offers. He won't name a favorite, but plans on taking all five official visits allowable.
Boyd is looking forward to seeing how he fares against the nation's best in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
"It's definitely harder because you have to throw on gear with the best guys," he said. "It's different without pads. We're going to find out who has the true talent."


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Jessica Simpson Debuts Baby Maxwell On The Cover Of "People"
- Jessica Simpson got that People magazine cover she wanted: the singer debuts her newborn baby daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson in the latest issue. ZOMG, those baby cheeks! Allegedly Jess and her fiancé Eric Johnson earned a cool $800,000 by selling their baby pics. Tough life. [People]
- Singer Bob Dylan and author Toni Morrison received the Presidential Medal of Freedeom yesterday in a White House ceremony. [Celebrity Cafe]
- Dina Lohan has been tapped for "Hollywood Exes," a VH1 reality show about famous ex-wives that will also star ladies who were married to Will Smith, R. Kelly, Prince, and Eddie Murphy. Oh please. Are you trying to tell me that Michael Lohan is on par with Prince?! [TMZ]
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- New couple alert: "Sex and the City" star Kim Cattrall is dating visual artist Clifford Ross, whose work hangs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney, and the Guggenheim. [New York Post]
- Angelina Jolie spoke yesterday in London in support of a British governmental campaign to fight sexual violence in combat zones. [Telegraph UK]
- State Farm Insurance filed a lawsuit against "L.A. Ink"'s Kat Von D, claiming she set her own house on fire in 2010 so she should have to pay the damages herself. The worst part of this story? That fire she started killed her pet cat. [TMZ]
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Government Shuts Down News, Arrests Board Chairman
For the second time in less than a year, The News newspaper has been shutdown for alleged tax arrears due government. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the paper, Mr. Wilson Tarpeh, is reported arrested by the police for interrogation on what police Director Paul Mulbah called "sensitive matters". According to news report from Monrovia, the Assistant Minister for Revenue, Mr. George Howe, said "the decision was taken for the failure of the two media houses to settle their tax obligations to government ." A second paper, the Monrovia Guardian, was also ordered closed.
Known for its persistent investigative reporting style, The News newspaper has often clashed with the government in the past. On February 21, 2001, four of its senior editors (Joseph G. Bartuah, Abdullah Dukuly, Jerome Dalieh, and Bobby Tapson) were arrested and imprisoned on the charge of espionage because the paper had revealed that the Liberian government was engaged in extra-budgeting expenditure by spending about $50,000.00 on the repair of helicopters which many believed are owned by Mr. Taylor and used for gunrunning and arms trafficking. The paper argued that the money could have been used to address the countrys neglected and aging infrastructure such as water, electricity, etc.
But Liberian news watchers, however, believe that this recent closure appears not only selective and targeted, but seemed motivated by a desire on the part of the government to clampdown on the paper because of its aggressiveness in exposing the mockery and the public relations disaster, when President Taylor attempted to portray himself as a disciplinarian by publicly flogging his 13-year old daughter, Edena, in front of her fellow schoolmates at the J. J. Roberts United Methodist school in Sinkor a few weeks ago. The news watchers also opined that a recent article published by The News in which the paper highlighted the portion of the UN Panel report that deals with the Liberian government extra budgetary spending is not "palatable to the Taylor regime".
"Tax arrears is simply a pretext the government is using to close down the paper", a Liberian journalist observed.
Meanwhile, the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), has registered its concern about the closure of the paper. According to local news reports, the PUL said "these developments have the potential to negatively impact on the government and media relations." The statement further added that, "while the Union has no intention to support any attempt by anyone to deny government of its legitimate tax, tax enforcement must be channeled through the tax court."
Reporters Sans Frontieres (RSF) - Reporters Without Borders - has also sent a letter to Liberias Minister of Finance, Mr. Nathaniel Barnes urging the Liberian government to reopen the two papers.
General Secretary of RSF, Robert Menard, said, "These newspapers are trying to survive and they cannot pay their taxes to the government. The authorities know it and we fear it is a pretext to shut down two independent and very critical newspapers."


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Holidaymakers from Australia will be hitting the slopes in the northern hemisphere or cruising the Pacific islands this Christmas, with demand for overseas experiences as high as ever, according to travel experts.
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Alyse Berkley was born a Zionist; indeed, she was the first member in her family to visit Israel, in 1970. She has since been to Israel on numerous occasions, including studying her Junior year at the Hebrew University in 1974 - 1975, as well as taking accredited law school courses at the Hebrew University during the summer of 1978. Missions to Israel have include the American Jewish Committee, State of Israel Bonds, Women's Division, and Jewish National Fund.
Alyse is actively involved in the Jewish Community at large. She currently sits on the Executive Cabinet, State of Israel Bonds, the Executive Committee for Jewish National Fund, and is a member of the President's Council for American Jewish Committee, and the Capitol Club for the American Israel Political Action Committee. In addition, she is the Congregational Israel Affairs Chair for Valley Beth Shalom Synagogue, a member of the Valley Beth Shalom Sisterhood Executive Board of Directors, and was an Officer and Trustee of the Valley Beth Shalom Day School Board of Trustees during the 13 years her children were at the school. As a result of her Board work, she was awarded the Rita Reznikoff Leadership Award.
And speaking of children, Alyse has always believed that it is her duty to raise Zionists, and she is well on her way. She has the 3 great kids: Benjamin, a senior at the University of Michigan, has represented the University of Michigan at the AIPAC Convention in Washington, DC , where he lobbied members of Congress on behalf of Israel. Before starting college, Benjamin served in the Israeli Army, on the Marva program.
Her daughter, Natalie, a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin, has been to Israel several times, and did her one-week stint in the Israeli Army on the Gadna program. She recently returned to Israel with Jewish National Fund Alternative Spring Break. Natalie was an Officer at her Synagogue's United Synagogue Youth Department, and has participated in a training program for high school students in Washington, DC, with AIPAC. Valerie is a junior at Milken Jewish Community High School. She has been to Israel on the Los Angeles Jewish Federation's Partnership Program, with the Gordon School, and with Camp Ramah. All Alyse's children spend each summer at Camp Ramah, in Ojai, California.
Alyse is currently a partner in a small law firm with her attorney husband, Stuart, as BERKLEY BERKLEY, in Encino, California, where she specializes in personal injury mediations and arbitrations. In addition, she is an Arbitrator and Mediator for the Los Angeles Superior Courts, and the Los Angeles County Bar Association, as well as a Mediator, Early Mediation Panel, Los Angeles Superior Courts. She has qualified as a Neutral Arbitrator for Kaiser-Permanente Health Care, and an Arbitrator for Better Business Bureau, Auto Line Program and Contract Business Arbitration Division. She volunteers as a Panel Mediator for the SFVBA-LASC, Northwest District, as well as a Judge Pro Tempore for the Los Angeles Superior Court, and as a Volunteer Assisted Settlement Team member.
Her other community involvement commitments include Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Judicial Appointments Committee, WLALA, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, American Inns of Court, California Women Lawyers Association, San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Chamber of Commerce, Encino, and The Executives, Jewish Home for the Aging.
Alyse graduated from Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California, in 1980. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Cum Laude, in Foreign Language in 1977, from California State University, Northridge, California.
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When talking about wide receivers Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz, much of the discussion is often focused on how their two different styles of play help break down opposing defenses. However, for defensive backs on the New York Giants, having those two around only serves to make that defensive unit better, says cornerback Prince Amukamara.
"It gets us better. You get the best of both worlds. It's choose your poison. Do you want to go against a fast shifty guy like Cruz or a bigger guy in Nicks. It prepares you for two different types of powers. I'm glad we have that on our team," Amukamara said during a chat with SportsNation on Thursday.
In addition to addressing questions about Nicks and Cruz, video games, pre-game rituals and his potential to break out some dance moves in 2013, Amukamara was also asked what he's gotten better at. And rather than saying it was his footwork, speed or something more field-related, the Prince admitted it was his handling of the oppressive New York media.
"The first thing would be off the field in handling the media. Coming from Nebraska, the coverage in New York is a whirl wind and can be overwhelming. With a lot of stuff that happened, the broken foot, the holdout, the cold tub was preparation for me," he said.
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"On the field, confidence. Just because I played a lot of games last year compared to my first year, it took my game to a whole other level," he added.
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Last year around this time we were hearing skepticism (from some corners of the Internet anyway) about the new consoles that were soon to be launching. The argument from the anti-console contingent was that no one wants dedicated gaming consoles or console games anymore because we all have tablets and smartphones.
I think most of us who self-refer to ourselves as "gamers" thought that was a pretty silly point of view. Sure tablets and smartphones are OK for certain specific games or to pass some time, but most serious gaming requires a console or PC.
Since the Playstation 4 and Xbox One launched, both have been selling well. As of last May NPD was saying that during the first six months on store shelves the PS4 and XBox One sold double the numbers that the PS3 and Xbox 360 did in their first six months. (Source: Eurogamer)
That's good news for Sony and Microsoft, but what about third party game developers? Yesterday Ubisoft released some very promising sales figures. In their first fiscal quarter (ending June 15th) they did €360 million ($489 million) in sales, a 374% increase over the €76 million ($103 million) figure from the same quarter in 2013. Their new franchise Watch Dogs sold 8 million units.
But what's interesting to me from the point of view of this post is where those sales were happening. 36% were on the PS4 and 17% were on the Xbox One. So even though these platforms are in their first year of being on the shelves, for Ubisoft at least they're accounting for 53% of sales. 17% were on the PC (which is kind of the wild card in this equation) and the other 30% were on PS3, Xbox 360, Wii and other platforms.
Now I'll admit it's a bit hazardous to extrapolate from the sales of one third party developer, but if there's an eager audience for Ubisoft titles on the newest generation of consoles I see no reason why other developers shouldn't be able to tap into that same audience.
I also feel confident predicting that cumulative 30% figure will trend downwards as more and more gamers upgrade to the PS4 or Xbox One. I feel pretty good saying the death of videogame consoles was greatly exaggerated (and as a gamer I couldn't be more happy to see these new platforms doing well). For plenty of us, swiping at a tablet will never replace a gripping a controller and enjoying the big-screen spectacle of a good console game.
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"He…set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps." (Psalm 40:2)
Have you ever watched a young child learning how to walk? The child totters and staggers around around while proud parents offer squeals of praise to encourage their little one to take more steps. The cameras flash, video recorders roll, and phone calls are made. The parents quickly clear toys and furniture out of the way to keep the child from getting hurt. Usually the child will fall many times in this process, but eventually get up and try again. Parents are there when the child falls and can help the child get back up. Would good parents knock their child down, or poke or push to make the baby fall? Of course not!
You are not a baby any more, but you still have to learn to walk. Yes; you may already know how to walk on two feet, but there is another kind of "walk" we all need to work on, for the rest of our lives. In the New Testament, Paul compares the Christian's life to walking. As you probably know by now, becoming more and more like Christ is not an easy walk. We get tempted to sin against God. We face hard things like losing loved ones or moving to a new city. Walking God's way is hard.
But Christians have a heavenly Father who helps them learn to walk the Christian life. He is beside you with every step. Does that mean that you will never fall down? No! David says in Psalm 40 that he was having difficulties in the Christian walk. But just like a little child learning to walk, you have a wonderful Father beside you to help you up: God. David asked the Lord for help (and you can, too, if you are God's child), and God responded by helping David. The way David described God's help was as though He put David's feet on a solid rock to keep him from slipping. If you are looking for help for the Christian walk, you cannot get anymore security and strength than the kind that God gives!
God is the kind of Father Who will strengthen our steps in the Christian walk.
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"Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!"
Before Charles Wesley, Isaac Watts, or Fanny Crosby were ever born, Thomas Ken became known as "England's first hymnist," or England's first hymn writer. His birthday is unknown (he was born in 1637), but his hymn "Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow" – also called "the Doxology" – is one of the world's best-known hymns. Churches throughout America and England sing the Doxology every Sunday.
Ken was born in London. After his parents died, he was raised by his married half-sister. From a young age, Thomas enjoyed both poetry and music. When he entered college, he joined music groups and was given solos in important choirs.
Thomas Ken felt strongly that his fellow students should spend time reading the Bible and praying every day. He felt so strongly about this that he wrote three songs about spending time with God. Until this point in history, there was no such thing as an English hymn. Christians had been taught to sing only the Psalms in church. When Ken introduced his three songs, people began singing hymns. The chorus of one of those songs is what eventually became known as the Doxology:
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him, all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Ken was eventually given the job – and honor – of being the chaplain for England's King Charles II. He tried to point people to God with his life and spent time daily in devotions. He died on March 11, 1711.
In your mind, what does it mean to praise God? Do you praise God daily? Do you have a favorite hymn? Why do you think it is that your favorite hymn ministers to your heart?
Psalm 146:2 – While I live I will praise the LORD; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.
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Deuteronomy 7:9 "Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;"
No. The experience of conversion often varies between individuals, especially in emotional responses, but will always include true repentance and saving faith.
Sanctification is a term used to show a continual growth to become more and more like Christ. Once we are "born again" we begin a process of growth that continues until the day we are face to face with Christ. (John 17:17) "Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth."
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When The Cottage closed more than a year ago, North Lagunans didn't just lose pancakes, but an eatery that felt more like a home.
A Los Angeles couple hopes to bring that feeling back this summer.
The owners of Urth Caffe, which has five locations in Los Angeles, will reopen the popular breakfast spot as a café while restoring the historic craftsman building at the corner of Aster Street and Coast Highway.
It will be the first Urth Caffe to serve up a full breakfast – a decision made with a nod to the past and in the interest of the community.
"This was a breakfast restaurant for 80 years and people loved that," owner Shallom Berkman said, "so we have to step up."
Berkman, along with his wife Jilla Berkman, like finding interesting locations for their heirloom roasted coffee – like a 100-year-old art deco building in downtown Los Angeles or a Mediterranean-inspired shop in Pasadena.
"We think it's just a priceless gem," he said of the building. "It's been a passion and a pride for us. It's like restoring a vintage vehicle."
After losing their first location in Manhattan Beach, they started buying buildings so they could ensure the longevity of their cafes. They also were inspired during a trip in Italy, realizing a café there could be hundreds of years old.
"We want to make cafes that are parts of the community for years to come," he said.
The Berkmans got a hold of an 80-year-old picture of the building, which they're using as a blueprint for the restoration.
The cottage used to have an open porch, like adjacent craftsman buildings and homes, which was later enclosed and made into the waiting area. An area off to the side of the restaurant, which had the feeling of a sunroom, also used to be a porch. Both will be restored.
The spot always has hosted more diners outside than in and that tradition of al fresco dining will continue.
Passersby might notice the staking in the patio of the restaurant. Don't be alarmed, it will be a wood covering – not a structure, said Shallom Berkman. The trellis will provide diners with some weather protection, along with the ability to heat the area. It won't have a view impact, he said.
There will be more landscaping in the garden and a couple of fountains – a bamboo fountain and a mosaic ball fountain. The former is a nod to the Japanese elements in the building, noted in the red awnings, also seen in craftsman bungalows in Crystal Cove, Berkman pointed out.
Inspired by the ceramic mosaic that adorns the Sawdust Festival building, the other fountain will be a mosaic of the Earth.
A few things will be different than The Cottage.
Urth Caffe runs in the fast casual vein. The left room of The Cottage, known for wood tables built into the wall, will convert into an ordering area.
Their menu buzzes with words like farm fresh, locally grown and organic. Their offerings include salads, sandwiches, pizzas and paninis. Breakfast might include waffles, omelets or a parfait.
Neighborhood support has been positive, the owners said. The Berkmans and architect Todd Skenderian held a neighborhood meeting a few months ago – attended by roughly a dozen people – with good results, they reported. Many were concerned they were building additional structures, which they aren't.
"Their biggest complaint was 'Why aren't you open yet?'" Skenderian said.
On a recent weekday, locals seemed upbeat on the opening.
"I loved The Cottage," said Kay Delasaux, a former Laguna Beach resident who was visiting. "I think it's great the building is going to be used and carry on with something new and fresh. It'll be exciting to see what they do."
Lori Friend lives up the street and wasn't a big fan of the old establishment and is ready for change.
"Being that it's such a historical landmark, it's important to maintain that integrity of it," said Carol Llyod, who lives steps from the spot. "I think that's great. I'm so attached to that history."
A Design Review hearing is scheduled Feb. 27 to address the trellis and external improvements.
Urth Caffe hopes to open in the late summer with a big bash – everyone in Laguna will eat for free.
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