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Destroyer with Typhoon + Piranha = win.
I've now had two successful Platinum extractions, although none featured a Wave 10 hack. What a coincidence! (NOT)
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Destroyer with Typhoon + Piranha = win.
I've now had two successful Platinum extractions, although none featured a Wave 10 hack. What a coincidence! (NOT)
How many thousands upon thousands of credits does a platinum completion yield?
You generally get around 135k.
Destroyer sounds like my kind of thing and what I hoped Turians would be... must. get. now.
Who is all active on this? kad? sceptrum? Ravelle?
I'm up for a game if some RPSers yell out on Steam/Origin. Been playing Saints Row 3 & Darkness 2 a lot lately.
The last Op was a success, so everyone gets an Earth character! They're going to start handing them out in the next few hours.
Hopped on for a bit earlier to check out which N7 class I got. Ended up with the Slayer, and greatly enjoying it. Teleporting + sword + shockwave type thing? Hell yeah.
I got a Paladin. Don't like it :( Will be up for a game tonight if anyone else wants to give their new N7 class a spin.
I had gotten the destroyer previously, and while it is quite good, I prefer to stick to my Vorcha Soldier. The piranha makes that class quite lethal.
Also, hi all. My user is alevicejones for anyone who wants to add me. :)
Got an unlock appearance for my Demolisher.
The Shadow (and Slayer) I'm focusing melee. Shadow can be downright nasty. Slayer is also fun due to phasing out when attacking and you can do a nice charge heavy melee.
Also, Destroyer with maxed-out Devastator mode has insane rate of fire. And couple that with Revenant and it can be messy.
I played a bit too much bronze, and kept getting my Shadow murdered. I tried playing it like a Krogan or Vorcha, and well, I was like a pincushion.I slowly reintegrated myself to Silver. Still, need to reevaluat what guns are good for her.
I had a fun moment last night:
So I was playing with other 2 guys on Firebase Giant against Reapers on Silver, with me playing a lvl 20 Batarian Soldier, equipped with a Phaeston and an Eagle. Honestly, for the most part, the Phaeston didnt pack quite the punch required for me to perform enough kills, and the Eaqle had a way too small capacity.
So we were on Wave 9, and for some reason my 2 squadmates died, probably Banshees. So it was just me to kill nearly the entire fucking wave. For reference, the Wave was conformed by Husks, Marauders, Ravagers and Banshees. By the time my squadmates died, there were still around 2 Banshees, probably 5 Ravagers, and apparently Marauders and Husks kept spawning. So I basically had to dispose of 2 of the toughest bitches in the entire game that could 1 hit kill me with no resurrection possible and 5 of the heaviest artillery assholes in the game too. So basically I had to keep running in circles, having the control room as y main killzone, and strafing all the ay to the bunker for supplies and recharge.
Husks by themselves give no much trouble, I could dispose of the with a bunch of melee punches. Problem is, they often break my cover, and if by any chance Banshees or Ravagers paid a visit, it was fucking game over. So I had to isolate all Husks, dealing with at most 2 at the same time, usually by having my Ballistic Blades dealing with them.
Marauders were also a problem. They aren't tough either, but dealing with more than one means I get pinned, leaving me defenseless against the much tougher assholes (becuase I would have to be stuck in cover). So it was a game of isolating each, and then draining shield with the phaeston while walking casualy towards them, and then proceed to kill them with melee.
Once most husks were dealt with, I had to make sure that those fucking banshees died as fast as they could. So the first one fell alone to one cobra missile, downward from the exterior to the connection ramp. The second one require me to bait her to be in the upper exterior area; luckily one Ravager escorted her - time for me to run like mad (note that Batarians are like the second slowest class) towards the control room, and then snipe her from there with another cobra missile. Wham, 2 gone, in addition to a few husks and Marauders I think. Yeah.
Ravagers were a fun surprise. As I said, the Phaeston really lacks some punch so others dont steal my kills. This time my life depended on it. I knew that trying to deal with ravagers from afar with a weapon with such a lame damage output would be suicide. Ravagers would kill me before that happened. So in the end, I had 2 of them lured to the corner section between the connection and the lower exterior. Ravagers don;t engage you directly at melee range. Rather they usually break their sacs and spawn tons of swarmers. Now, this is where the fucking Phaeston shined: since it has one of the lowest recoils in an assault rifle, I could strafe around each ravager right in front of their faces (not so close dues to their fucking acid drops tho), and riddle them with bullets, disposing rapidly of their goddamn swarmers, and having the two ravagers completely defenseless.
The last two were always hanging close to each other, with a Marauder as their bodyguard and a couple of armor plated Husks. The marauder was durable enough that he could kill me while dealing with one Ravager, and the husk could face rape me and leaving me defenseless; in addition to that, since the 2 of them were close to each other, I couldnt apply the melee range strafe dance anymore; the one that I wasn't attack me would get back enough so it could crush me with some cannon fun. So I had to circle around 2 times the maps to manage to have them right at the area connecting the control room with the lower exterior. I walked up the ramp, loaded my cobra launcher - time for the truth. If I fil this shot, I will die. I had used up all my medi gel and my sys ops packs. I managed to hit them at the right time - I killed the two ravagers and a couple of husks. Then I just gloriously smashed the last Marauder with the butt of my phaeston until he died.
Wave 9 cleared.
Holy shit. I shat my pants. The slightest mistake could have costed us the match. I fucking did it. MAAAN.
Alas, we died on wave 10 to a full Marauder platoon while we were uploading some STG shit at the control room.
Sounds like you had a lot of fun. Will join up soon again, as soon as I get more time to. (Aside from Perp online)
Turians with goddamned JETPACKS!
Dayim. that sounds... inviting :D
just wish theyd make large maps for eight players so we dont have to skip the fifth player.
Does anyone still get together to play this? I never really got around to it, but I remember what I played of it being fun.
Had a lot of fun with it with the regulars, but not touched it a long time. Certainly wouldn't mind revisiting it at some point, but hard pressed to see when I'd get time with Borderlands 2 and Dark Souls currently on the go and XCom & Dishonored on the horizon.
There's some event this weekend for it right? Might give it another shot
That trailer is really good! I was about to post it in the thread yesterday but forgot somehow. Looking forward to more Turians! (what a shame there aren't any new Salarians)


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Hi thereCustomer
Thank you for your question regarding your 8 year old puss who has been losing hair from her tail! As you can imagine there are a few things that could be causing this and I will run through a few of these with you now. Firstly - you need to make sure that your cat is definitely up to date with flea control. Make sure you are using a flea product appropriate for her weight. Even though you may not see any fleas on you girl doesn't mean there are one or two lurking and oftentimes this is all it takes for a cat with flea allergy dermatitis. In your girl's case it does sounds like she may have an underlying allergy of some sort with secondary infection, however this could also be caused by parasites or fungi (ringworm or yeast) or a behavioral problem known as psychogenic alopecia.Flea allergies are avoided by strict flea control - every 3 - 4 weeks with Advantage or Advantage Multi or every 5 - 6 weeks with Frontline. You must also ensure all pets in the household are treated at the same time. You should also consider flea bombing the entire house to kill all larvae and eggs hiding in your carpet. If she has a flea collar on then this could well be the cause of the problem so be sure to remove this if she has one!
It is also possible your cat may have skin mites or lice as they commonly hair loss like this. These could be either Demodex (less itchy) or Sarcoptes mites (VERY itchy) and you should ensure a full Veterinary check up so that he or she can carry out a physical examination and possibly a skin scrape to check for mites and lice, as well as signs of fleas. There could well be something else going on here such as Demodectic mange which is a little harder to spot and requires on going treatment. The next step would be to double check for fungal disease (such as ringworm) and there are several tests for this including a UV light and a fungal culture. It could also be that your cat has a bad yeast problem. Again a full Vet check will be able to confirm or deny this.
Finally cats can become allergic to many natural ingredients in their diet. I would also recommend a food trial for your girl using a hypoallergenic food like Hill's Z/D ultra available from your Vet. Feeding ONLY this for 3 weeks will give you an idea of whether a food allergy is to blame here.
As I say, it really would be a good idea to have a full consult with a Vet to check all of the above. I think a skin scrape and microscopy is definitely a good next step. It is also possible your girl has a problem known as psychogenic alopecia or overgrooming which would also cause the signs you have been seeing. This is treatable with oral medication, however it has to be diagnosed via exclusion of the other causes mentoined above first!
Best of luck with this girl and please let me know how you get on. Please reply if you have any further info.
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Blood Brother: Pittsburgh Screening. Host: The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Carrie Butler
Tuesday, October 1, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Digital Filmmaking & Video Production Department invites you to attend A Pittsburgh Screening of Blood Brother.
Blood Brother is an intimate portrait of Rocky Braat, an Art Institute of Pittsburgh Graphic Design graduate and the story of young man who longed to find a family. He didn't know it, but this desire would lead him to an AIDS hostel in India, a place of unspeakable hardship, where he would find almost more love and need than he could bear.
Blood Brother earned the grand jury prize and the audience award for U.S. documentaries at the Sundance Film Festival.
Join filmmakers and Art Institute of Pittsburgh alumni Steve Hoover, Danny Yourd, Tyson VanSkiver, Allan Stallard, Jim Kreitzburg and Charlie Wagers for this Pittsburgh screening of the full-length documentary.
When & Where
Hollywood Theater - Dormont
1449 Potomac Avenue
Tuesday, October 1, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PDT)
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The name Philip Lutzenkirchen may not have rung a bell for many prior to last year's Georgia-Auburn game, let alone how to spell it.
That was before the tight end from Marietta caught a pair of touchdown passes in a 49-31 win over the Bulldogs, had the deciding 7-yard touchdown grab in a 28-27 win over rival Alabama and this season caught the game-winning touchdown against South Carolina.
"My role on the team has definitely expanded a lot more," Lutzenkirchen said. "My position on the team as a leader has definitely increased as well. I've just kind of grown a lot from where I was last year, on and off the field. I think people are starting to notice that."
Consider that Lutzenkirchen has more than 17,000 followers on Twitter, just 1,500 less than Georgia's Aaron Murray, who plays the glamour position of quarterback.
"He's pretty big now," Bulldogs backup quarterback Hutson Mason said of Lutzenkirchen, his close friend and former teammate at Lassiter High. "I don't know if I can keep up with him."
Lutzenkirchen and No. 24 Auburn visit 14th-ranked Georgia on Saturday. He already traveled to the Classic City this summer to hang out with Mason.
No, he wasn't wearing the national title bling that Auburn players received in June for beating Oregon.
"That ring's in the bank," Lutzenkirchen said.
Georgia is going after its own ring. It is seeking a trip to Atlanta for the SEC championship game.
They'll have to contend Saturday with the 6-foot-5, 250-pound Lutzenkirchen, a junior tied for the Auburn lead with five touchdown catches.
"He got open a couple of times last year," cornerback Sanders Commings said. "We're definitely going to key on him a lot this year, as well as a couple of other receivers."
Lutzenkirchen had two touchdowns in the Tigers' last game, a 41-23 win against Ole Miss on Oct. 29.
"Philip is just a really, really good football player," Auburn coach Gene Chizik said. "He's gotten better every year. He's very savvy. He understands the game, on top of being a very talented tight end/H-back. For us, the way we use him, we use him in so many different ways. That's something that's become a great tool for us."
Auburn even will line Lutzenkirchen up at receiver.
He's one of 17 Auburn players that call Georgia home. He committed to Auburn early in his junior year, but after coach Tommy Tuberville was fired, Lutzenkirchen looked around again.
Georgia offered him, but the Bulldogs ended up getting tight ends Orson Charles and Arthur Lynch in the same class.
"My heart was just always at Auburn," said Lutzenkirchen, who lived in Chicago for eight years growing up.
"He's a guy we let get out of our state," Georgia coach Mark Richt said. "I'm sure he'll be pretty jacked up to play us."
While living in Georgia, he played pee-wee football and AAU basketball with Mason.
"We've been best friends for a long time," Lutzenkirchen said. "Whenever we're back home, we'll get together and throw the football around back at our high school."
Auburn is 8-1 when Lutzenkirchen has a touchdown catch.
Of his 37 career receptions, 12 are for touchdowns, giving him the most TDs ever by an Auburn tight end.
"I think he's a huge target in the red zone," Mason said. "He has not been stopped yet. It's unfortunate they don't get him the ball more out in the field because as you saw against Ole Miss, man, he's just got flat-out hands."
Lutzenkirchen snagged a one-handed catch against Ole Miss for a 4-yard touchdown.
"To be honest, I didn't really know I caught it with one hand until I got on the sideline and saw the replay," he said. "We work drills to catch the ball with one hand, to make tough catches like that every day."
Even after those catches, he's not sure that even Auburn fans know how to spell his name.
"Probably not," he said. "It's a long one. I hear all kinds of different pronunciations of it. It's all fun and games."


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Horse trekking and quad bike rides on the trails of Te Anau, New Zealand. Come and ride with us at Westray Farm Horse Treks. We are located in the beautiful lakeside township of Te Anau nestled within the world renowned Fiordland World Heritage Park. Come and and enjoy the best views that our beautiful area of Te Anau, New Zealand has to offer.
Fiordland Horse Treks
Ride over our farmland and be greeted by our other friendly horses and farm animals.
Enjoy 360 degrees of panoramic mountain views of Lake Te Anau in Fiordland encompasing view of the Te Anau township and the surrounding mountain ranges, wildlife reserve and farm land. Click here for a video about the location.
Our rides can last up to 2.5 which include full safety training. Shorter rides are available by negotiation. As we are located just 6km from the Te Anau township, you spend your time with the horses rather than getting to our stables.
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Quad Bikes
Our Quad bike tours are truly a memorable and an unforgettable kiwi experience, our guests will ride with experienced guides over our working sheep and cattle farm. Your ride will showcase 360 degrees of the breathtaking scenery that Fiordland and Te Anau has to offer.
Our Rides can last up to 2 hours which includes full training. We are only 6kms from Te Anau township therefore you can either drive to our base or use our courtesy transport service.
Our Honda Quad bikes are specially designed for farmers, they are fun and easy to ride. Whether you�re a complete beginner or experienced rider we can tailor the trip to suit your abilities. We will provide you with protective plus wet weather clothing and full training so all you need to bring is your camera and wear clothes to suit the weather conditions.
For your safety and comfort, our client to guide ratio is 1 guide to 5 clients.
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Today's huge tech news has been the acquisition of photo sharing app Instagram by Facebook for a cool billion dollars.
Although Facebook and the six-person staff of Instagram are thrilled with their new business arrangement, some users don't seem equally excited so far. Consider the sampling of initial responses on Twitter:
@danrubin: "I don't think anyone's suggesting @instagram should have said no — there's just general distrust when Facebook acquires services we love."
@jessicakyoung: "my initial thought is.. Boo."
@josholalia: "Time to cancel my @instagram account before Facebook violates that veil of privacy."
If privacy concerns are powerful enough to push you toward canceling your Instagram account, here's how to do it while saving your pics in the process:
Getting rid of your account is pretty straightforward. Instagram has a Web link available that walks users through the process of deleting your account. Surprisingly, there doesn't seem to be a way to do this through the mobile app.
As for saving those post-filter images, users have two options:
Check your settings. Instagram has an option to save the filtered photos to your device's library. If it's turned on, users should have all those images already tucked away on their smartphone, tablet or other device. From there, users can choose whether to keep them on their device or export them to their computer or other location.
Use Instaport. If images aren't saved to your device, there's a cool Web service called Instaport.me, which lets users export all their Instagram images onto a local hard drive.
Readers, what do you think of the Instagram deal?
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Saint Florian Challenge Coin - Bronze Antique
Every U.S. Navy Sailor knows that fire on board a ship can be as dangerous and destructive as any enemy attack.
Committed to shielding their fellow Sailors from harm, every member of the U.S. Navy is trained to prevent, fight, and contain the scourge of fire. These brave men and women are encouraged by the inspiring example of another intrepid warrior, Florian of Lorch, the third-century Roman soldier who risked his life to rescue innocent Christians from their burning villages. A man of uncommon conviction and unmatched courage, Saint Florian has been revered as the Patron Saint of Firefighters for centuries and has long been a part of the U.S. Navy tradition.
This coin salutes the courage and skill of Navy Sailors stationed throughout the world, whose dedicated service keeps America safe. The obverse features St. Florian and a modern-day firefighter extinguishing a blaze. The reverse bears the U.S. Navy seal.
Minted in MerlinGold,® a proprietary brass alloy that simulates the look and feel of gold, this coin contains an antique bronze finish. Each coin comes packaged with a detailed header card that describes the enduring legacy of St. Florian of Lorch, the Patron Saint of Firefighters.


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Hike the West Coast Trail, Vancouver Island, BC (Backpacking)
To hike the West Coast Trail is an adventure into personal accomplishment. The trek is physically demanding, especially during a rainstorm with gale-force winds, and tests your mental toughness as you trek muddy trails through ancient forests, walk along endless beaches and scale deep gorges on thin ladders.
That's why this 75 kilometer trail along the southwestern coast of Vancouver Island, BC, is one of the top backpacking trips in the world and the premier backpacking trip in Canada.
On the trek, you'll follow the southwestern shores of Vancouver Island and have the constant roar of the powerful Pacific Ocean always in the background. You'll feel like you're camping along the edge of the world as you weave along this thin boundary between land & sea.
Hiking the West Coast Trail takes between 6 - 9 days (most backpackers do it 7 days). The trail is always muddy but in autumn, after months of bright and sunny conditions, the Vancouver Island coastline is muchless muddy.
You'll hike through a thick temperate rainforest & witness the beauty of the intertidal zone along the rocky coastal shelf of Vancouver Island. Camping on secluded beaches at night under a full moon is a magical memory that a hiker will never forget.
After backpacking for a week, under some of the largest trees on the planet, you'll have earned the privilege of calling yourself a survivor of the West Coast Trail.
The trail is a part of the Pacific Rim National Park, which is a protected area along the western shores of Vancouver Island.
The area is in a temperate rainforest and exposed to the open Pacific Ocean. The park is made up of three distinct areas - Long Beach near Tofino, British Columbia, the Broken Island Group in Berkley Sound and the West Coast Trail, a thin sliver of protected lands along the foot of the Pacific Coast Mountain Range.
The West Coast Trail extends from Port Renfrew, BC up to Bamfield and retraces the route of an old British telegraph line from the 1890's. Bamfield was going to be the western terminus of a Trans Pacific Telegraph line, which was never completed. Hikers are still be able to see some remnants of the telegraph cable and posts.
This coast is known as the Graveyard of the Pacific. Over 60 ships have been smashed along the rocky shores, mainly attributed to fog and fierce storms. You'll witness some of these rusting wrecks on the beach and just off-shore.
Why Hike the West Coast Trail?
Navigating around a surge channel on the West Coast Trail.
Hikers come to see the remote beauty that can only be found along the coastal shelf. In the winter, western Vancouver Island is pounded by gale-force winds and the giant waves have carved the rough and jagged shoreline out of the thick rain forest.
This is one of the best hikes in the world and it starts only 2 hours away from Victoria, BC.
There's waterfalls and gorges, abundant wildlife and MASSIVE trees. These giants have thrived in this briny environment. The remoteness of the area has protected them for centuries.
Hikers will find the ever changing weather a challenge. The area is a temperate rain forest that's constantly shrouded in fog, drenched in rain (up to 3 meters annually) and battered by strong wind. But despite this immense power, the Pacific sunsets make for great photos and even better memories.
In fact the forest is home to an ancient forest that includes old-growth spruce, Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, hemlock & cedar. Some of the largest trees in Canada, and in the entire world, are known to be just near the West Coast Trail.
View The West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island in a larger map
Map of the West Coast Trail.
Tips from Those Who Have Hiked the West Coast Trail
- Access to the trail requires a permit. Space is limited so make reservations early. There are last minute spots available every day but make your plans in advance to avoid any disappointment.
- Purchase the book The West Coast Trail & Other Great Hikes by Tim Leadem for an excellent trail description, preparation guide and nature guide. It's a well written book.
- September is the best month to do the West Coast Trail. Daytime weather is usually sunny and warm. Fog is common during the morning, rain usually falls at night. Storms can blow in from the Pacific at anytime.
- Port Renfrew is a VERY small town (Bamfield is even smaller). The hikers in our group first gathered near Sooke (2 hours south of the trailhead) to gather the group and collect supplies.
- I've only experienced motion-sick two times in my life - once taking the bus to the trailhead on a bumpy, curvy road (Victoria to Port Renfrew); the second, leaving at the other end (Bamfield to Nanaimo). BLAH!
- Plan your trip around the full moon to make night navigating around camp easier. The area is magical when bathed in cool moon-light.
- People who are scared of heights may have problems with the ladders, log-crossings, cable-car rides & suspension bridges.
- Hikers have died on the West Coast Trail. Follow the tide tables, watch out for rogue waves and be careful on slippery logs!
- You're going to meet people from around the globe so prepare for lots of conversations!
Useful Phone Numbers
- Pacific Rim National Park Administration Office (Ucluelet, BC) - 1-(250)-726-3500 (year-round.
- Information Center - Pachena Bay (North)- 1-250-728-3234 (May 1 - October 4, 9-5).
- Information Center - Gordan River (south) - 1-250-647-5434 (May 1 - October 4, 9-5).
- BC Ferries (Vancouver to Victoria) - 1-888-223-3779 (within North America); 1-250-386-3431 (outside of North America)
- Victoria Clipper Passenger Ferry (Seattle to Victoria) - 1-800-888-2535
- The West Coast Trail Express bus from Victoria & Nanaimo to the trail.
- Stay at Comfort Cove Cottage (1-250-483-6969), an oceanfront cottage on Vancouver Island for a relaxing break before or after the hike in Sooke, BC.
- Port Renfrew weather. Weather in Bamfield, BC.
Is the West Coast Trail for You?
- Hikes on Vancouver Island. Alternates to the West Coast Trail.
- Required Fitness Level for hiking the West Coast Trail.
- What to expect on the West Coast Trail.
- What to bring on the West Coast Trail.
- Hazards and injuries. How to safely hike the West Coast Trail
- Getting to Vancouver Island and to the trail head.
- FAQ's for the West Coast Trail
To hike the West Coast Trail may be one of the most challenging outdoor wilderness experiences in your life. It's tough yet scenic, beautiful yet wild. If you want to see how mentally & physically tough you are, consider challenging yourself on this 75 kilometer backpacking hike.
Get more insider tips on Canadian Adventures at Scenic Travel Canada.


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Cara Delevingne Pokes Fun at Herself for Staring at...
At a 2010 wrap party for the Real Housewives of OC, Tamra Barney got into it with former Housewife Jeana Keough, furious that Keough had been making inaccurate statements about her in the press. "I disgusted at the human being you've turned into," Barney sniped, serving her with a cease and desist letter and throwing her glass of wine at Keough. "Stay out of my f--king life!"


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Lear Capital: Is Your Retirement Doomed Without Gold?
According to a recent Newsmax article, a record number of Americans now say they doubt they'll be able to afford a comfortable retirement. And for those depending on Social Security to assist in retirement survival, current reports indicate, social security will run at a deficit this year and keep on running in the red until its trust funds are drained by about 2037.
Doubts arise largely from the fear that inflation will slowly eat away the value of current retirement accounts. Inflation is now an all but foregone conclusion. The National Inflation Association has published 12 Warning Signs of U.S. Hyperinflation. Frankly, signs are everywhere and they are just plain scary.
Some statistics suggest inflation is increasing at a 92% clip, every 3 months. Yikes! Just to put things in perspective, 2% inflation rate today could reach double digits in just 7 or 8 months. Translated into terms near and dear to us all, inflation of just 10% means your savings and retirement will have to grow at about 15% a year just to stay even. Why 15%? Don't forget State and Federal income taxes.
Even the experts don't predict those kind of returns from stocks as inflation directly affects disposable income and investable income. The more we must spend on food and energy the less we have to spend, save and invest.
Every day it becomes more critical to invest in things that increase in value at a pace greater than the inflation rate. Right now rising oil prices are a major culprit in the theft of savings and retirement account value. If only you could store a thousand barrels of oil. Housing may also present some opportunity as today's home prices are so low one has to believe there is only one way for those prices to go and that is up.
Housing, however, may be decades away from recovery as some expect another massive wave of foreclosures in 2011. Plus, how many homes can you put away for retirement. There are limits to liquidity in owning multiple homes for investment. Even today, according to a CNNMoney report, 13% of all homes in U.S. are vacant. That's more than 1 of every 8 homes. It's definitely a buyers market but there just aren't enough buyers to fill up all the homes we have. And, that number may still be growing.
So, what's the alternative? Through all of this, gold has been a consistent winner. Rising over 400% over the last decade, gold seems to be one of a very elite group of investments that can outpace inflation. Even today's biggest brokerages and investment banks are driving gold demand by recommending at least a portion of your savings and retirement be put into gold.
Can you retire without a few gold coins in your savings and retirement accounts?


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SUPERFLY KY, a witty, confident, electric and energizing hip hop artist-producer from the birthplace of where it all started, The Bronx, NY. He has been influenced by a broad spectrum of artists and producers such as Nas, Michael Jackson, Pharrell and Kanye West. He has over 45,000 views on YouTube, 1,400 followers on Twitter and 22,000 plays on Soundcloud. He has shared stages with the likes of Key, Fredo Santana, Yung Gleesh, Sha Hef, A$ton Matthews, Retch, B.I.C, Dee Goodz, Lea Robinson, Dyme A Duzin, Euroleague and Jae Tips and has performed at Webster Hall, SOBs, Santos Party House, Paperbox, Leftfield, Drom, Hot 97 Car and Bike Show, Times Square Art Center, Lehman College, Pace University and Quad Studios to name a few.
Many would say Superfly Ky is a unique artist, not because of his content, but how he expresses it. He stays true to himself, with many songs embodying his personal life, as well as incorporating many things in his songs ranging from video games to anime, wrestling and even comic books.
On June 24th, 2014, Superfly Ky released his debut project, Time Will Tell, which was posted on several blogs including GoodMusicAllDay and YouHeardThatNew. The release party reached a capacity of 80-90 people and was sponsored by Space Only Society, a clothing brand that relaunched this year. At this time, he is touring the tri-state area to promote Time Will Tell and grow his fan base of supporters who love new sound infused with substance and creativity.
"I figured I'd be myself since everyone else is taken."


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Nung Rawang
The Rawang people are an ethnic group who inhabit far northern Kachin State of Burma (Myanmar). There are one D'rung family and several Anung families found among Lisu tribe people in Arunachal Pradesh in India. However,Nung rawang people and Anung (Lisu) people are two different groups. Anung people speak and write in their own language. The Anung population mixed with Lisu tribe people in China is estimated about 20000. But In Myanmar, officially Anong is considered as one of the sub-tribes of Lisu families. Besides, every Anong people in Myanmar announce themselves as Lisu. And the first language of Anong people in this age is Lisu. Lisu people called them Nocpha. Lisu tribe people once ruled these northernmost part of Burma, and the Lisu ancestors collected taxes from Nung Rawng tribes in dried meats and crop until shortly after the British came in. Nung Rawng tribes ended giving taxes to Lisu when the Lisu warrior Mikaw Xala and his followers were killed by Rawang men at Maykha river around 1855. The languages of Rawang, Nung, Drung and Tibettan are closely related.
Kachin legends variously record the Nung-Rawang were the first of six brothers from whom the main Kachin families are descended. According to cultural research and their own oral traditions, the Nung-Rawang are most likely Mongolian descendants who moved south from the Mongolian steppes to the 3 river region (Mekong,Yantzi,Salween)of China. During the second millennium,the Nung-Rawang migrated south west into the Himalayas at the top of Burma, seeking fertile farm lands. They settled in some of the most remote valleys and mountains in all of Burma. The Nung-Rawang are a proud, peaceful, industrious, agriculturally based mountain people known for their stability, hospitality, and colourful traditions. Living in the beautiful and isolated regions of northern Burma, they have also become prosperous through the plentiful supplies of jade and gold in their region. During the British colonial period, their very existence was thought to be a myth, as incoherent reports of "pygmy tribes" in the mountains of north Burma surfaced from time to time. The Drung, a sub tribe of the Nung-Rawang are short in stature, and are known for their crossbow hunting skills, and an extensive anthropological study has been initiated on this remote ethnic group by Dr. P. Christiaan Klieger of the California Academy of Sciences, since 2001.
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Nung Rawang and Rawang are different, presently. Both the Nung and Rawang have their own dialects. Nung is not usually associated with the Rawang, as they have different cultures.Most of Nung tribe people live closely with Lisu tribe people. There are a few Nung families living in India together with the Lisu tribe people and about 2000 population in Myanmar among Lisu villages. They have no their own churches even thought they now possess their own bible book in their own language.
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'Collusion' by MRC's Bozell and Graham Debuts on the Washington Post Best-sellers List
Sunday's Washington Post brought the news that the book "Collusion" by MRC president Brent Bozell and MRC director of media analysis Tim Graham debuted on the Washington Post Best-sellers List for nonfiction at number seven. You can join the crowd at our site mediacollusion.com.
Last Sunday, The New York Post published a new op-ed by Bozell and Graham about how Obama can denounce the march of "phony scandals" and the media don't call him on it:
He's formed such a close bond of collusion with reporters that they tell him his second-term ideas are all great: "A lot of reporters say that, well, Mr. President, these are all good ideas, but some of you've said before; some of them sound great, but you can't get those through Congress," he said Wednesday.
Obama makes it sound like the reporters are all thinly disguised Democratic strategists who advise him on how to succeed, but they all worry about those horrid Republican obstructionists in Congress who hate Obama (perhaps because they're racists) and want him to fail as a president.
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Disorders of the Respiratory System
Bronchitis (brong-ki'tis) is an inflammation of the bronchi caused by irritants, such as cigarette smoke, air pollution, or infections. The inflammation results in swelling of the mucous membrane lining the bronchi, increased mucus production, and decreased movement of mucus by cilia. Consequently, the diameter of the bronchi is decreased, and ventilation is impaired. Bronchitis can progress to emphysema.
Emphysema (em-fi-se'mah) results in the destruction of the alveolar walls. Many individuals have both bronchitis and emphysema, which are often referred to as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Chronic inflammation of the bronchioles, usually caused by cigarette smoke or air pollution, probably initiates emphysema. Narrowing of the bronchioles restricts air movement, and air tends to be retained in the lungs. Coughing to remove accumulated mucus increases pressure in the alveoli, resulting in rupture and destruction of alveolar walls. Loss of alveolar walls has two important consequences. The respiratory membrane has a decrease surface area, which decreases gas exchange, and loss of elastic fibers decrease the ability of the lungs to recoil and expel air. Symptoms of emphysema include shortness of breath and enlargement of the thoracic cavity. Treatment involves removing sources of irritants (for example, stopping smoking), promoting the removal of bronchial secretions, retraining people to breathe so that expiration of air is maximized, and using antibiotics to prevent infections. The progress of emphysema can be slowed, but there is no cure.
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that affects the secretory cells lining the lungs, pancreas, sweat glands, and salivary glands. The defect produces an abnormal transport protein, resulting in decreased chloride ion secretion out of cells. Normally, the diffusion of chloride and sodium ions out of the cells causes water to follow by osmosis. In the lungs, the water forms a thin fluid layer over which mucus is moved by ciliated cells. In cystic fibrosis, the decreased chloride ion diffusion results in dehydrated respiratory secretions. The mucus is more viscous, resisting movement by cilia, and it accumulates in the lungs. For reasons not completely understood, the mucus accumulation increases the likelihood of infections. Chronic airflow obstruction causes difficulty in breathing, and coughing in an attempt to remove the mucus can result in pneumothorax and bleeding within the lungs. Once fatal during early childhood, many victims of cystic fibrosis are now surviving into young adulthood. Future treatments could include the development of drugs that correct or assist the normal ion transport mechanism. Alternatively, cystic fibrosis may some day be cured through genetic engineering by inserting a functional copy of the defective gene into a person with the disease. Research on this exciting possibility is currently underway.
Asthma (az'mah) is a disorder in which there are periodic episodes of contractions of bronchial smooth muscle, which restricts air movement. Many cases of asthma result from allergic responses to pollen, dust, animal dander, or other substances.
Treatment includes the use of drugs that relax the bronchiole smooth muscles and reduce inflammation. Sometimes injections are given to reduce the sensitivity of the immune system to the substances that stimulate an asthma attack.
Pulmonary fibrosis is the replacement of lung tissue with fibrous connective tissue, making the lungs less elastic and breathing more difficult. Exposure to asbestos, silica, or coal dust is the most common cause.
Lung cancer arises from the epithelium of the respiratory tract. Cancers arising from tissues other than respiratory epithelium are not called lung cancer, even though they occur in the lungs. Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in males and females in the United States, and almost all cases occur in smokers. Because of the rich lymph and blood supply in the lungs, cancer in the lung can readily spread to other parts of the lung or body. In addition, the disease is often advanced before symptoms become severe enough for the victim to seek medical aid. Typical symptoms include coughing, sputum production, and blockage of the airways. Treatments include removal of part or all of the lung, chemotherapy, and radiation.
Nervous System
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), or crib death, is the most frequent cause of death of infants between 2 weeks and 1 year of age. Death results when the infant stops breathing during sleep. Although the cause of SIDS remains controversial, there is evidence that damage to the respiratory center during development is a factor. There is no treatment, but at-risk babies can be placed on monitors that sound an alarm if the baby stops breathing.
Paralysis of the respiratory muscles can result from transection of the spinal cord in the cervical or thoracic regions. The damage interrupts nerve tracts that transmit action potentials to the muscles of respiration. Transection of the spinal cord can result from trauma such as automobile accidents or diving into water that is too shallow. Another cause of paralysis is poliomyelitis, a viral infection that damages neurons of the respiratory center or motor neurons that stimulate the muscles of respiration. Finally, anesthetics or central nervous system depressants can depress the function of the respiratory center if they are taken or administered in large enough doses.
Diseases of the Upper Respiratory Tract
Strep throat is caused by a streptococcal bacteria and is characterized by inflammation of the pharynx and by fever. Frequently, inflammation of the tonsils and middle ear are involved. Without a throat analysis, the infection cannot be distinguished from viral causes of pharyngeal inflammation. Current techniques allow rapid diagnosis within minutes to hours, and antibiotics are effective in treating strep throat.
Diphtheria (dif-the're-ah) was once a major cause of death among children. It is caused by a bacterium. A grayish membrane forms in the throat and can block the respiratory passages totally. A vaccine against diphtheria is part of the normal immunization program for children in the United States.
The common cold is the result of a viral infection. Symptoms include sneezing, excessive nasal secretions, and congestion. The infection easily can spread to sinus cavities, lower respiratory passages, and the middle ear. Laryngitis and middle ear infections are common complications. The common cold usually runs its course to recovery in about 1 week.
Diseases of the Lower Respiratory Tract
Laryngitis (lar-in-ji'tis) is an inflammation of the larynx, especially the vocal cords, and bronchitis (brong-ki'tis) is an inflammation of the bronchi. Bacterial or viral infection can move from the upper respiratory tract to cause laryngitis or bronchitis. Bronchitis is also often caused by continually breathing air containing harmful chemicals, such as those found in cigarette smoke.
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a bacterial infection. The infection causes a loss of cilia of the respiratory epithelium. Mucus accumulates, and the infected person attempts to cough up the mucous accumulations. The coughing can be severe. A vaccine for whooping cough is part of the normal vaccination procedure for children in the United States.
Tuberculosis (tu-ber'ku-lo'sis) is caused by a tuberculosis bacterium. In the lung, the tuberculosis bacteria forms lesions called tubercles. The small lumps contain degenerating macrophages and tuberculosis bacteria. An immune reaction is directed against the tubercles, which causes the formation of larger lesions and inflammation. The tubercles can rupture, releasing bacteria that infect other parts of the lung or body. Recently, a strain of the tuberculosis bacteria has developed that is resistant to treatment, and there is concern that tuberculosis will again become a widespread infectious disease.
Pneumonia (nu-mo'ne-ah) refers to many infections of the lung. Most pneumonias are caused by bacteria, but some result from viral, fungal, or protozoan infections. Symptoms include fever, difficulty in breathing, and chest pain. Inflammation of the lungs results in the accumulation of fluid within alveoli (pulmonary edema) and poor inflation of the lungs with air. A protozoal infection that results in pneumocystosis pneumonia is rare, except in persons who have a compromised immune system. This type of pneumonia has become one of the infections commonly suffered by persons who have AIDS.
Flu (influenza) is a viral infection of the respiratory system and does not affect the digestive system as is commonly assumed. Flu is characterized by chills, fever, headache, and muscular aches, in addition to respiratory symptoms. There are several strains of flu viruses. The mortality rate from flu is approximately 1%, and most of those deaths are among the very old and very young. During a flu epidemic the infection rate is so rapid and the disease is so widespread that the the total number of deaths is substantial, even though the percentage of deaths is relatively low. Flu vaccines can provide protection against the flu.
A number of fungal diseases, such as histoplasmosis (his'to-plaz-mo'sis) and coccidioidomycosis (kok-sid-e-oy'do-mi-ko'sis), affect the respiratory system. The fungal spores usually enter the respiratory system through dust particles. Spores in soil and feces of certain animals make the rate of infection higher in farm workers and in gardeners. The infections usually result in minor respiratory infections, but in some cases they can cause infections throughout the body.
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Chhattisgarh gives thumbs up to Salwa Judum
January 26, 2009 18:33 IST
In his Republic Day speech after hoisting the national flag at Jagdalpur, the headquarters of Bastar division, the chief minister said, "It was because of such people and their movement that the country's Republic is secured today."
Raman Singh said the state government would take steps to secure the livelihood of these tribal people and measures for their rehabilitation.
Singh said his government has fulfilled the promises it had made to people and was able to maintain the confidence people had reposed on it.
The chief minister called upon people to take maximum benefit of the government schemes to make Chhattisgarh one of the leading states in the country. He reiterated his government's promise to provide sensitive and co-operative administration to the people.
In his address, Singh said his government has already distributed more than one lakh land right documents to tribals under the Forest Dwellers Land Rights Act and said additional 1.5 lakh forest dwellers would be given such documents soon.
Besides, he also promised that farmers would be given farm loan at three per cent interest soon.
The chief minister spoke about various schemes of his government like rice at Rs 3 per kg to about 37 lakh families, paddy procurement, Rs 270 bonus on paddy and major fund allocation for extension of irrigation facilities.
These steps have helped the state in securing livelihood of a large number of people, he added.
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Dr. Robotnik, or Underground Robotnik, is the native version of Dr. Robotnik in the Sonic Underground continuity. He is extremely similar to his Prime Robotnik counterpart in that he battles against his own version of Sonic, captures and roboticizes the Mobians on his world, and is an oppressive and cruel dictator of Mobius. Underground Robotnik has two henchmen in bounty hunters Dingo and Sleet.
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Like the Prime Zone, Dr. Robotnik began his rule by seizing the great city of Mobotropolis from the current monarch, in this case Queen Aleena, and has it converted into his capital city: Robotropolis. After a bounty was placed on the newborn children of the queen, she was forced to go into hiding. Meanwhile, Dr. Robotnik roboticized each Mobian citizen but keep the wealthy around to help fund his polluted factories. Queen Aleena was forced to separate with her offspring after hearing a prophesy from the Oracle of Delphius. Dr. Robotnik would have each of the children's caretakers captured and roboticized. Yet resistance was met in the form of the queen's children, who were now grown. Sonic, Sonia, and Manic, now part of a musical band would grow to be the biggest enemy in Dr. Robotnik's rule since he came into power. (SSS: #10)
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Evil Sonic would come to invade the Sonic Underground dimension one day, seeking out pieces of the Giant Borg, only to be captured by Dingo and Sleet. When brought in, he would mistake Dr. Robotnik for an alternate version of him called Robo-Robotnik. Likewise, Dr. Robotnik would also mistake Evil Sonic for his version of Sonic, Underground Sonic. Evil Sonic would give him all the pieces of the Giant Borg, but Dr. Robotnik had him sent away anyway to be roboticized. Meanwhile, Robo-Robotnik secretly witnessed this and would abandon his mission in recovering the Giant Borg. (SSS: #10)
Dr. Robotnik would reassemble the Giant Borg and used it to seek out Sonia, Manic, and the rest of their resistance. To his surprise, Underground Sonic would come out to challenge him, even though he thought he captured him. Using a heat-seeking-missile, Dr. Robotnik fired upon Underground Sonic, only to be taken by surprised by two other versions of Sonic: Zonic the Zone Cop and Sonic the Hedgehog Prime. Underground Sonic would then turn the missile back at the Giant Borg, destroying it and ending Underground Robotnik's rampage. He was last seen hanging from a pole above a building, mocked by the free citizens. (SSS: #10)
Background Information
- Sonic Universe #50 was originally going to feature a conclusion to the Sonic Underground storyline. As such, Robotnik Underground would have appeared in it and presumably been defeated; however, for unknown reasons this story was cancelled.
- In the Sonic Underground animated series Dr. Robotnik is voiced by Gary Chalk, who previouslly voiced Grounder in The Adventures of Sonic The Hedgehog animated series.
In the Sonic Underground TV Series Robotnik has a slightly different appearance. In The TV Series his cape is red, the lower half of his outfit is black, his center circle is red and his right arm is completely covered in armor. While in the comics he looks exactly like Robotnik Prime.


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STEVEN Kadar loved the scenery of Victoria's Alpine region as much as he loved helping his firefighting comrades.
The 34-year-old died alongside Katie Peters, 19, as they fought a bushfire in the state's northeast earlier this month.
About 400 people filled a hall at Corryong, near the NSW border, on Monday to remember a loyal friend with a larrikin streak.
The hall was decorated with gum tree branches, as a symbol of Mr Kadar's love of the outdoors.
A fire truck sat in front of the hall, displaying a floral tribute and Mr Kadar's overalls and helmet.
Family members said Mr Kadar had a cheeky sense of humour and uncanny ability to make people calm in the most demanding of situations.
His bravery and willingness to push himself meant he excelled in the job he loved, they said.
Mr Kadar's Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) workmates paid tribute to a man who loved his work and his teammates and was always willing to help.
Mr Kadar spent many hours training younger members of staff, they said.
Members of the local CFA, DSE and police formed a guard of honour outside the service as guests left to the sounds of Dave Dobbyn's song Slice of Heaven.
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The Oconee Capital Project Sales Tax commissioners have signed off on seven projects for ballot space this fall, and it's onto County Council. In November, the voters will have their say on whether paying an extra penny in local sales tax is worthy of seven projects that promise benefits from one end of the county to another. The projects given a thumbs-up include new libraries and the construction of a county indoor recreation and aquatic center. It would also build a county farmers market. It now falls to Russell Price, the commission chairman, to present the projects to County Council. The council will have the role of approving and prioritizing the order for which they will be undertaken. In all, the commission figures that over an eight-year period it will be necessary for the tax to generate nearly $36.5 million. According to County Administrator Scott Moulder, simultaneous with the start of the tax would be a bond issue to generate what's needed as up-front money. County Attorney Tom Martin told the commissioners last night that, in his view, they should be proud of their months of work evaluating which projects are ballot-worthy. One commissioner, Thelma Miller, said she recommends Oconeeans vote yes on the referendum.


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Published: February 24, 2012 at 9:00 AMWell, I know test track is very entertaining, but in that style of game, I think TSMM is the best of the best, while test track has a few good parts but has a horrible preshow
Published: February 24, 2012 at 9:09 AMWould someone care to explain to me how a ride that you're able to walk onto at any point of the day is currently beating a ride where the day's allotment of fastpasses were gone by the time I got there EVERYDAY of my trip last year?
Published: February 24, 2012 at 9:14 AMThis was hard. I love a spin on Test Track. The outdoor lap is so pleasant. I enjoy that 10 times as much as what my daughter calls Snorin' or Borin'. It's my first target when I arrive at Epcot, and Epcot is usually the first park I visit when I arrive in the middle of a day. However if I am going to be at a park first thing in the morning, I will go to DHS and try to beat the FastPass Mania. In the head-to-head vote, the imaginative gaming on TSMM won me over.
Published: February 24, 2012 at 9:15 AMToy Story Mania is the most overrated ride ever.
Published: February 24, 2012 at 9:18 AMI went with Test Track. The waits are outrageous on both rides but at least Test Track has a single rider line to mitigate this. I also find Test Track to be an exciting ride-I enjoy the fast sequence at the end but also the "tests." The one edge Toy Story would have to me, repeatibility, is negated by the insane waits.
As for Jack's point, my opinion notwithstanding, I don't think Test Track's lead will hold up for too long.
Published: February 24, 2012 at 9:21 AMTest Track is the most overrated ride in all of Walt Disney World. "Wow, you mean I get to drive in a car at 40mph?! This is surely only possible at Disney World!"
Published: February 24, 2012 at 9:25 AMIf I want to play 3D games I play my PS3, if I want an awesome themepark ride I do Test Track.
Published: February 24, 2012 at 9:51 AMDefinatly TSM. I'll wait to judge TT when it's reimagind version is out.
Published: February 24, 2012 at 10:22 AMHaven't been on either. Despite my unbridled passion for coasters and speed (yes, I know, Test Track isn't a coaster) I could never vote against anything Toy Story...the only movie series where the original AND sequel are both in my all-time Top Twenty. And yes, I'm talking about the FIRST sequel.
This vote is quite close..51-49 as I type.
Published: February 24, 2012 at 10:29 AMI'm not a fan of turning video games into attractions. I still prefer either a good thrill ride or an attraction where the ride mechanism takes you through a story being told, so Test Track wins my vote here. Besides I'm a car nut so it gets bonus points. That is not to take away from Midway Mania which is very well done and definitely added to the quality of DCA.
Published: February 24, 2012 at 11:26 AMI enjoy Toy Story Midway Mania, I do... but I believe it to be very overrated. But, I must say, that's due to the lines and while we're trying to decide which attraction is better from an attraction standpoint, the wait is part of the attraction for anybody who rides.
It's an amazing game ride, but I probably actually prefer Men in Black: Alien Attack at Universal Studios Orlando. Both are fantasic.
But, Test Track is a ride that thrills me.
In Epcot, it's THE must ride there over Soarin' (quite frankly, overrated as well).
Published: February 24, 2012 at 11:42 AMMidway Mania changed the DHS entrance scheme. After TSMM, tower of terror is not crowded early any more. Test Track needs serious development to compete with top atractions.
Published: February 24, 2012 at 12:44 PMBefore I actually rode TSMM I too thought it seemed like a pretty lame attraction. But when I finally experienced it in 2010, it exceeded all my expectations. From the brilliant queue to the ultra efficient loading procedures to the massively fun games themselves, I never imagined the attraction would be so addictive! Don't get me wrong, I am not a Test Track hater by any means, but for me, TSMM should be the clear cut choice today.
Published: February 24, 2012 at 1:19 PMI voted for Test Track. While I think Toy Story is a marvel, it is a video game on moving tracks. And, if I judge it as a game, it's not that good. Oh, the queue is great, and the ride itself is enjoyable, but really, I find Test Track (even though it has not aged all that well) is still more enjoyable.
Basically, in my eyes, if I go to EPCOT, I have to ride Test Track. I do not look at Toy Story the same way.
Side note: this should be the 'break down' matchup, these two rides must be the worst rides in Disney for breaking down.
Published: February 24, 2012 at 2:04 PMI've never ridden Toy Story...frankly, not a fan of Hollywood Studios...one visit, left after less than 2 hours...layout is way too chaotic. I've always loved Test Track, still do. Does that snapshot sum up Toy Story? Doesn't seem like much for all the hype it gets.
Published: February 24, 2012 at 3:12 PMI like both rides,but Test track is way better than the Toy story ride. I gave up on Toy story,pulling the string. so annoying... It should just have a button to hold down. We also had to wait nearly 7 hours for our fastpass return time for Toy story!!
Published: February 24, 2012 at 3:30 PMI live 20 minutes away from Disneyland and I'll go to DCA for an hour to play Toy Story Midway Mania. To quote Mr. Potato Head- It's Insania!
Published: February 24, 2012 at 4:08 PMDionne, some vehicles have buttons on the gun along with the string.
Published: February 24, 2012 at 5:49 PMTeam Test Track here I do like Toy Story but I don't hold it in the high regard that most people do.
Published: February 24, 2012 at 7:20 PMTest track all the way!
Published: February 25, 2012 at 12:30 AMI like Test Track, but I was never a huge fan. TSMM, meanwhile, is a unique experience, still the only one of its kind in the world (interactive 3D/4D ride/game).
Published: February 25, 2012 at 2:38 AMThis is proving a lot closer than I would have expected. With TSMM still being the comparatively new kid on the block, I figured it for the extreme front-runner. I voted for Test Track because it offers an actual ride. I like games, and a virtual reality 3D ride is pretty cool, but it really is just a nice step up from what I can do with my Wii. Test Track involved being in an unpiloted car careening around a track at speeds that feel even faster than they are. Where else are you going to get that? I'm hoping that the current re-do of the ride makes it even better.
Published: February 25, 2012 at 6:29 AMI loathe Test Track. There, I said it. It is so incredibly overrated - nothing makes this ride memorable or stand out. For me, it is about as exciting as going through a car wash. As a result, my vote goes to Midway Mania.
Published: February 25, 2012 at 8:08 AMI love both so much this was a tough one I'm goona go with toy story because is so fun to compete with your family and since I was a little kid I been a toy story numer 1 fan
Published: February 26, 2012 at 8:10 PMI heard Test Track was in negotiations with GM to update itself...I hope so. It has a horrible pre-show and the "music" track was so bad that after the hour-and-a-half of mindless waiting we both had migraines. That said,
Back at Disney's new Midway, Toy Story was very exciting and competitve. The line queue is a disaster, worse than The Amazing Spiderman at IOA, but what a fun ride.
I give it up to Midway Mania...now if they could just make the rest of the rethemed midway with their new rides more fun at the beautiful newly themed pier. Well, they have World of Color and that is making the Bellagio Fountains cry.
Could they have made or more expensive and incredibly shorter attraction than The Voyages of the Little Mermaid?
HINT: Disney, look at what your partner is doing at Tokyo Disneyland, spend the money and time and make your creations a DESTINATION. That's My Mickey Moment :)
Published: February 27, 2012 at 10:47 AMTotally missed voting on this one, but I'm indifferent between these two. Neither is particularly exciting for me, but I would have voted for TSMM despite not being a fan of it. For me it's just a glorified Wii/PS3/XBox videogame in moving chairs and wind and water.


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Ms KING (7:53 PM) —I rise today to strongly support the Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—General Law Reform) Bill 2008. This bill follows Labor's election commitment to remove discrimination for same-sex couples from the Commonwealth system, and it has been a longstanding commitment. I am very proud to be part of a government that, in its first nine months, saw this as one of the issues to be brought forward in its first tranche of legislation.
The government is absolutely committed to amending Commonwealth legislation that discriminates against same-sex couples and their children. Current Commonwealth laws do not properly reflect the views and values of the Australian community. Current Commonwealth laws are outdated, and both sides of this House have taken too long to act against that discrimination. At present, some laws within the Commonwealth system reflect a view that we should somehow treat same-sex couples differently. Almost a quarter of a century after it was determined to be unlawful to discriminate against a person on the basis of sexual preference, the Commonwealth system is now only just catching up.
Since coming to office, the Rudd government has made significant inroads on this important issue. Despite making many promises to the gay and lesbian community, the previous government never ever acted. There was a lot of rhetoric and a lot of promises to act, but the previous government never actually introduced legislation to make good on their promises. Unlike the previous government, we have put this issue at the forefront of our legislative agenda because the federal government should be, across this nation, a leader on antidiscrimination reform. We have lagged behind for far too long.
On coming to office, we commissioned a whole-of-government audit of Commonwealth law to address the discrimination against Australians in same-sex relationships and their children with a view to removing that discrimination. Following this, in May this year the Attorney-General introduced the Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Law—Superannuation) Bill 2008. That bill was first introduced by the Rudd government to remove the very significant discrimination that exists within our superannuation system. Unfortunately, those members opposite followed through on threats to delay the passage of that legislation by using the final days of their Senate majority to refer the bill to a Senate committee. That bill now sits with the Senate committee until next month. The bill before the House today is the second stage of the Rudd government's reform to remove same-sex discrimination from the Commonwealth system. It reforms many parts of our Commonwealth system to remove discrimination against same-sex couples and their children. I urge those opposite not to again stall the legislation or play the political games with this second stage of reforms that they did with the first. Removing discrimination from our Commonwealth system should be something that we all embrace. It should not be delayed and it is critical that passage of this bill through both chambers is achieved during the spring sitting.
The bill is strongly supported by many domestic and international groups. The Human Rights Equal Opportunity Commission released its report Same-sex: same entitlements in May 2007. The first line of the report reads:
At least 20,000 couples in Australia experience systematic discrimination on a daily basis.
That is 20,000 couples who we have accepted will be facing discrimination on a daily basis. That is the issue that has been ignored for far too long. I would like to read an extract from the HREOC report. It states:
It is not just Australia's same-sex couples who suffer discrimination; it is their children too. Approximately 20% of lesbian couples and 5% of gay couples in Australia are raising children.
That is the reality of the sorts of families we have within our community today.
The financial disadvantages imposed on same-sex parents will inevitably have an impact on their children.
This discrimination breaches human rights. And it can be stopped. All it takes is a few changes to the definitions in some federal laws.
That is exactly what this bill does.
Following the election of the Rudd government, the Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, commissioned a whole-of-government audit of Commonwealth legislation. The audit reiterated the statements in the report released by the Human Rights Equal Opportunity Commission. The report recognised the dire need for major reform to remove the discrimination that exists in the Commonwealth system. This bill also follows on from the United Nations Human Rights Committee that in 2004 found Australia to be in breach of the prohibition on discrimination in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The United Nations Human Rights Committee recognised discrimination in the Australian Commonwealth system because under the Veterans' Entitlements Act veterans were denied a pension based on their sexual preference. The case of Edward Young has been canvassed fairly extensively throughout many of the other members' speeches, so I will not endeavour to go into that now, but it is a discrimination that brought shame on our system.
The bill addresses the core anomalies within our system that currently discriminate again same-sex couples. The bill moves to reform those key areas that have been identified by the United Nations Human Rights Committee, the Human Rights Equal Opportunity Commission and the whole-of-government audit commissioned by the Attorney-General, and which, most importantly, have now been recognised by this government. This bill will remove discrimination to ensure that same-sex couples and their children will be able to receive equal treatment under the law. The same treatment cannot exist under the current Commonwealth laws, which are arbitrary and discriminatory. This bill will amend some 68 laws and will reform a significant number of areas of Commonwealth responsibility including taxation, social security, health, aged care, veterans entitlements, workers compensation and immigration. The bill will amend these laws and will reform our current system to properly remove discrimination against same-sex couples and their families.
Part of achieving such a major change in our Commonwealth system is to redefine our literal interpretation of words. The bill will amend our system to recognise a child in a same-sex family. The bill will recognise a child as being a child that is the product of a relationship—whether the child is linked biologically to one partner or where one parent is the birth mother of the child. The Rudd government is applying this proper definition to guarantee equal treatment for same-sex families.
Constituents throughout my electorate have raised their concerns with me on the issue of discrimination against same-sex couples on a number of occasions. Many same-sex couples in my electorate have raised legitimate concerns about why their children are treated differently in the eyes of the law depending on the choice of gender of their parents' partner. These are legitimate concerns, and this bill addresses those issues raised by people in my electorate.
This bill will redefine the term 'de facto partner' to equally recognise same-sex de facto couples. A major change within this bill is the way in which we recognise relationships. Couples may now register their relationship with their state or territory register—whether it be an opposite-sex or a same-sex couple—to properly recognise their de facto relationship. This will reduce the burden that couples face when dealing between different levels of government.
As a result, couples that satisfy the requirements of their state or territory government will now be automatically recognised by the Commonwealth government. This system already exists in my home state of Victoria, and this practice will provide much incentive to those wishing to officially register their relationships across Australia.
I would like to briefly touch on the issue of interdependent relationships. This is an issue that has been of particular concern to constituents in my electorate. The reforms outlined in this bill today set out to remove discrimination against same-sex couples and their families. Some members opposite have been very vocal in their desire to recognise interdependent relationships. The way the Commonwealth government views interdependent relationships is something that I and my colleagues are closely monitoring. If interdependent relationships were to be recognised through this bill, it could result in them being worse off. Interdependent relationship can be difficult to define, and the government may closely consider some forms of interdependent relationships into the future.
The bill goes even further to address discrimination that currently exists within other areas of our Commonwealth system. In some situations some laws give people differing treatment, depending on whether or not they are 'married' under the definition in the Marriage Act. This bill addresses this discrimination and recognises both opposite-sex couples and same-sex de facto relationships. As stated earlier, almost a quarter of a century after it was determined to be unlawful to discriminate against a person on the basis of marriage, the Commonwealth laws are only now catching up. I want to say a bit about marriage a little later in my speech.
We have also now addressed the discrimination that exists in relation to stepchildren, step-parents, widowers and widows. The bill will now redefine those terms to go beyond recognising only those cases where persons have been married to another person. Once again, this is another reflection of the expectation of values in today's society and the reality of the many different family structures we have in our community.
Many members opposite have raised the issue of marriage in relation to this bill, and I want to say a bit about that. We well and truly stated our position on marriage when we supported the changes to the Marriage Act that the then government brought in. Marriage means a commitment between a man and a woman to the exclusion of all others. Some would say a marriage is 'never to be torn asunder', but obviously these things happen to people as well. Despite some of the speeches on this bill from those opposite—although not many have chosen to speak on it—there is absolutely nothing in the bill that undermines anything in the Marriage Act, nor does it undermine the principles of marriage and our understanding of marriage. There is nothing in this bill that diminishes the notion of marriage and there is certainly nothing in this bill that threatens my marriage or anybody else's marriage. This bill should not be viewed with the fear we have had from some of those opposite.
By supporting this bill, I am proud to be supporting Labor's election commitment to remove discrimination against people in same-sex relationships. At the same time, we continue to recognise the importance of marriage and the current definition of marriage under the Marriage Act. The current law, as it stands, in relation to same-sex and de facto relationships is discriminatory, arcane and very arbitrary in the way it is applied across laws and across the different states and territories. If we are to be a modern society then we need to ensure that our laws keep pace with changes in our society.
Just as we amend laws to keep up with economic progress, so must we amend laws to keep up with the community's understanding of our social progress. The reality is that there are many configurations within relationships, and there have been for quite some time. It is not new that people are forming same-sex relationships. It is disappointing that it has taken until 2008 to get this right but, as the saying goes, I guess it is better late than never. It is imperative that our laws reflect the culture that we see around us. It is even more imperative that everyone is recognised before the law. This is particularly important in the case of children, who do not have an adult voice to lobby for what is rightfully theirs. A humane society is one which acknowledges all people—all taxpayers—and represents them all equally.
I am mindful that a number of members opposite are supportive of the removal of discrimination in this area. I certainly want to acknowledge the contribution made by those members—particularly the member for Kooyong—who have been fighting within their own party on these issues for some time. I am very pleased that they agree with the Rudd government on the action that is being taken and have acknowledged publicly that action has taken far too long.
As I stated earlier, this issue should be not used for political gain. I urge members opposite to stand up for their beliefs on this issue and to stand up for this bill. I say to those opposite that it is imperative that this bill pass through the House without delay. This issue has been a sore point for many same-sex couples for a long time. This bill has broad support across the nation and will go a long way towards showing that our nation's leaders, across the Commonwealth, recognise and will amend the discrimination that exists in our national system.
The bill reflects that Australian families comprise many different structures. We need a legal system and a financial system that do not discriminate between same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples. The Rudd government needs to continue to reform our Commonwealth system to better reflect the realities that exist in our community and treat people equally. This bill works towards reflecting these realities. I am very proud to be part of a government that has done exactly what it said it was going to do in the election campaign. It said that it was going to end discrimination against same-sex couples in the Commonwealth system. This is the second piece of legislation that we have introduced in the nine months that we have been in office. I again urge members opposite not to delay the passage of this bill. I commend the bill to the House.


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Eftpos Payments Australia has criticised a plan by MasterCard to mandate that small retailers in several sectors must upgrade at least one terminal to accept contact-less payments on a MasterCard debit card from next October.
These businesses include supermarkets, convenience stores, newsagents, bookstores, service stations, cafes, bars and taxis.
EPAL managing director
Contact-less technology speeds up payment by enabling consumers to tap their debit card on a terminal for transactions of less than $100, without requiring a PIN or signature.
But while these payments withdraw funds from a customer's debit account, they are processed as credit transactions. MasterCard spokesperson David Masters said this was needed for the purpose of speed. The terminals enabled customers to choose cheque or savings if they swiped or inserted their cards.
Mr Mansfield said EPAL would also start to implement contact-less technology this year. "It's important that consumers and merchants have choice," he said, noting the cost difference between eftpos and the schemes remained a key issue.
Visa and MasterCard transactions cost merchants three to four times more than an eftpos transaction.
EPAL was established to promote the innovation of and investment in the local eftpos system as an alternative to the global debit schemes.
Its membership includes the big four banks, foreign and regional lenders as well as Woolworths and Coles.
Earlier this month EPAL announced a tiered fee structure from October that will create revenue to underpin its investment in contact-less payment technology.
Its new fee schedule retains an incentive for retailers to support cash-out at the point of sale, where 15¢ is paid by the issuer bank to the acquirer bank. Also, transactions under $15 will not incur an interchange fee.
MasterCard this week released its five-year strategy around the implementation of contact-less technology.
Aside from the rollout of contact-less terminals, merchants will also be able to offer cash withdrawals on MasterCard debit cards from next October when purchases are made.
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(CNN) -- It was only natural for Kristin Choe to begin drawing. Even at age 3, she expressed herself through art.
And that's exactly what she did in the months after her mother, Navy Lt. Florence Bacong Choe, 35, was killed by an Afghan army soldier in March 2009.
The little girl took out crayons and a sheet of paper and began coloring in some green grass. Her father, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Chong "Jay" Choe, thought Kristin was drawing the family's home.
But the final sketch proved to be much more: a symbol of their new life and a little girl's loving memory of her mom. Dad didn't know what to make of the drawing. It left him speechless.
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I have a disclaimer. There is no intention here of stealing the spotlight from my friend, New Jersey 101.5's musicologist, Don Tandler "The Record Handler." But, now that we're playing nothing but holiday songs through Christmas, I was curious. What are the the most popular holiday songs? I checked with a group who keeps track of these things. So, according to the American Society of Composers and Publishers, better known as ASCAP, here are the top 25 most performed holiday songs. I will only list the titles. Many of the following songs were performed and recorded by dozens of artists. Here we go….#1 "The Christmas Song", #2 "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", #3 "Winter Wonderland", #4 "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town", #5 "White Christmas", #6 "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!", # 7 "Jingle Bell Rock", #8 "The Little Drummer Boy", #9 "Sleigh Ride", #10 "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer", #11 It's the Most Wonderful Time Of the Year", #12 "I'll Be Home For Christmas", #13 "Silver Bells", #14 "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", #15 "Feliz Navidad", #16 "Blue Christmas", #17 "Frosty the Snowman", #18 "A Holly Jolly Christmas", #19 "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas", #20 "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus", #21 "Here Comes Santa Cllaus", #22 "Carol of the Bells", #23 "Do They Know It's Christmas?", #24 "(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays", and #25 "Santa Baby." I know some of you may be dissappointed that "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer" didn't make it to the top 25. Maybe next year….


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Woman shows BBC her 'uninsured' flood-damaged house
BBC News has heard the story of a woman who says her insurer will not cover the damage caused by flood water because her house is near a river.
Jeanette Shipp from Fetcham, in Surrey said she was "horrified" after paying her premiums for years.
She showed the BBC's Simon Gompertz the extent of the damage in her home, and said the cost of repairing the building alone would be up to £40,000.
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Gas line right of way approved in Washington Township
Washington Township supervisors have agreed to let a natural gas transmission company lay two gas lines along 500 feet of township land.
CNX Inc., a subsidiary of Cecil Township-based Consol Energy Corp., will pay the township $30,000 for the right of way.
The 50-foot-wide by 525-foot-long pipeline excavation will be about 10 feet from the township's property line, in order to minimize the amount of unusable land. The pipes will be 10 inches in diameter.
CNX initially wanted a waterline and a natural gas line, but ultimately decided on two natural gas lines.
In other business
• Officials said about 95 percent of the Pucketa Creek sewer line project has been completed. The project covers 725 homes, including the Washington Acres housing plan.
The 13-year quest, however, to replace the Ludwig Road bridge over Pucketa Creek near the township's Camp Jo-Ann area, continues.
Plans and specifications have been uploaded into a computerized information system allowing contractors to look at what is needed.
Now, Westmoreland County officials want a copy of the plans. Township supervisors Chairman Richard Gardner doesn't know why they are interested.
The bridge replacement project, begun in 2001, will cost about $500,000, four times the original cost. Officials hope for funding in 2014.
• Supervisors approved a new business: JJ Landscaping, LLC will open at 116 George Road, the former Kramer Glass location.
Owner Joseph McWilliams will store vehicles related to landscaping on the site, and workers will park there. It will not be a retail business where customers would typically visit the office.
McWilliams would have to notify the township if an apartment located on the site is rented.
• Supervisors on Monday voted to retain the firm of Fisher, Long & Rigone, with Wesley T. Long, solicitor, as the primary contact.
The annual retainer will be $3,600, with $125 an hour for additional work. Long won't charge for his appearances at supervisors' meetings.
• Supervisors voted to continue holding regular meetings the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
Agenda meetings will be the Monday before the second Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
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Barbie In A Burqa Is All Kinds Of Wrong
Barbie has enjoyed many careers in her life—stewardess, doctor, rock star—and she's got all the teeny-weeny outfits in her Dream House closet to prove it. But one outfit Barbie has never worn is one that, under Taliban rule in Afghanistan, makes women prisoners in their own clothes: a burkqa. Barbie has now donned the Islamic garb, courtesy of a doll outfit designer, for a Save The Children charity auction. One could argue, I suppose, that Burka Barbie is a good toy for little girls around the world who are obligated to play with dolls in "modest dress." Maybe that's not something the outfit's designer should want to encourage, though? I can't help but wonder if this particular Burka Barbie comes with her own religious police who'll beat the crap out of her with sticks if she dares to show her ankles in such an outfit. [Daily Mail UK]