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Thanks to Carmen for sending me this story. I call this a 'riot attack' because it is an excellent way of getting close to your target, and masking your movements within the sea of protesters. And as the protesters are angered and riled up by some key agent provocateurs in the crowd, the attack elements can do their thing. The added benefit is that the crowd will follow the attackers into the compound and help in the killing and destruction. Which is exactly what happened with this protest/riot attack.
Might I add that the Terry Jones quran burning deal happened several weeks ago, and the UN had nothing to do with the act. Why not attack the US bases or consulates, because Jones is an American? And why show anger over just this one idiot who burned a book? There are plenty of religious nut jobs out there that have been burning Qurans left and right, to include even the Westboro Baptist Church. I did a search on Youtube the other day and I was blown away by how many folks across the world were burning Qurans out of protest against these intolerant and extremist elements of Islam. Muslims could have a field day with protests, and yet Terry Jones is the dork they use? Like I said, this is manufactured.
I bet the imams in the mosques who are working for the Taliban, have been telling everyone that Jones is a huge religious leader in the US? That is just not the case in reality, and you will notice that the media purposely ignores Jones. And yet these religious leaders in Afghanistan think he is significant? These groups manufactured this protest, and played upon the ignorance of the Afghan people who naturally believed everything they had to say about the matter. Is there not a voice of reason to counter such things in these mosques and town squares? I would say not, which makes using crowds as a weapon feasible.
So what does that mean for security specialists working in the war zones? (I wrote about this last year) It is just one more attack to study and be aware of in your particular area of operations. Now with uprising and protests popping up all over the middle east, the chances of this kind of attack will continue through the spring and summer. I would say that any protest that develops, will always have the enemy floating around in it and looking for ways of firing up the crowd. The key here is to identify folks in your ranks that have experience with riot control, like law enforcement types, and draw upon their knowledge to formulate a plan in the defense. A good study would be this last attack, and the attack on Dyncorp contractors last year.
Another thing that I was thinking about the other day is crowd control measures that contractors could use in these types of scenarios. I asked one buddy of mine who was a cop if he had any ideas, and in prime 'Gorilla Warfare'(Pete Blaber)/Building Snowmobiles (Boyd) fashion, he said use snakes. In India, the cops used non-poisonous snakes as a crowd dispersion tactic to clear out people, and he said it worked like a charm. No chemical agents, no physical baton use–just release hundreds of snakes into a crowd. The crowd quickly switched gears and decided that running away from snakes was far more important than protesting whatever it was they were protesting. So the lesson here is that any less than lethal method, no matter how crazy, should be looked at as a way of dispersing a crowd and defeating the riot attack.
It also takes planning and talking it up amongst each other at your particular job site. Get your QRF's in order, and insure communications protocols and response protocols are all hammered out and working properly. You want to make sure that when there is trouble, you can depend upon a 'cavalry'. But until that response force comes, you should have a defense and plan that can hold it's own until they come. You must have a good learning organization and a leadership that cares about doing things right in order to create a defensive plan that works. Also remember that if your guards are allowed to contribute ideas to the SOP's, that they will be much more comfortable and supportive of implementing them. People will support what they help to create… I certainly hope the Nepalese were not just blindly following whatever plan they were given?
Another thing to think about is that you could also use the crowd as a means of attacking the enemy. The riot attack is not just a tool of the Taliban, and if the crowd is this easily manipulated in Afghanistan, then this could be one way of striking back. The key to success is to copy what it is they are doing in the various regions, and add one or two little things to the scheme that make it that much better. It is not good enough to just borrow the brilliance of your enemy, but to add to that scheme the things that will give you an edge over the enemy. Mimicry strategy, all the way…
Rest in peace to the fallen, and it sounds like these brave Nepalese guards had quite the fight on their hands. I do not know if their company is IDG Security Limited or not, but the UN does have a history of using Nepalese security contractors in Afghanistan. My heart goes out to the other fallen in this incident as well, and I certainly hope the UN will be steadfast in their mission in Afghanistan after this tragedy. The enemy wins, when groups like the UN give up and leave because of these attacks. –Matt
12 killed in Afghanistan amid protests over reported Quran burning
April 1, 2011
Twelve people were killed Friday in an attack on a U.N. compound in northern Afghanistan that followed a demonstration against the reported burning last month of a Quran in Florida, authorities said.
The fatalities comprised seven U.N. workers and five demonstrators, officials said.
Another 24 people were wounded, said Abdul Rauof Taj, security director of Balkh province.
Lal Mohammad Ahmadzai, a spokesman for the police in Mazar-e-Sharif, told reporters that a number of suspects "who might be the main organizers" had been arrested. Read the rest of this entry »


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Beyond this codes will need to be checked and then internal concerns have to be suspected.
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Code archives/3D Graphics - Effects/Easy Shadows (flat surfaces only)
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|This is the easiest way to get decent looking shadows. The only problem is that they only work on a single flat surface.
; lazy mans shadows ; ; by tank ; Graphics3D 640,480,32,2 SetBuffer BackBuffer() campiv=CreatePivot() camera=CreateCamera(campiv) MoveEntity camera,0,5,-10 TurnEntity camera,25,0,0 cone=CreateCone() MoveEntity cone,0,5,0 shadow=CreateCone() EntityFX shadow,1 EntityColor shadow,10,10,10 ScaleEntity shadow,1,0.001,1 MoveEntity shadow,0,0.11,0 EntityAlpha shadow,0.5 platform=CreateCube() ScaleEntity platform,5,0.1,5 EntityColor platform,100,100,100 light=CreateLight() MoveEntity light,0,20,0 TurnEntity light,90,90,0 scale#=1.0 ; M A I N L O O P ; While Not KeyHit(1) TurnEntity campiv,0,0.1,0 RotateMesh cone,1,1,0 RotateMesh shadow,1,1,0 If KeyDown(200) Then scale# = scale# + 0.01 If KeyDown(208) Then scale# = scale# - 0.01 ScaleEntity cone, scale#, scale#, scale# ScaleEntity shadow, scale#+(scale#*0.4), 0.001, scale#+(scale#*0.4) UpdateWorld RenderWorld Text 10,10,"Use the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys to change the scale of the cone." Flip Wend
| thats pretty neat
| Nice shadow thingy
>'The only problem is that they only work on a single flat surface'
Still useful.
| waaah, rubish...( sry:( )
but if you wanna have a stencil shdaow system, just go into my worklogs(signature or click onto my name)!
| you said you will make it faster (I try it and its still not for real use)...so, I hope it will be updated soon (I'm talking about stencil shadows)
| well, i dont know wether i can make it faster... i cannot promise you that it will be faster...
| thanks
very simple, but effective for my purposes, considering that the game that I'm making is mostly inside a labyrinth, so it's going to be flat
| Nice and fast, Shame if you try using more complex shapes, or have 'AddMesh' though.
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It's more than just alliteration; it's a statement, a proclamation that Thursdays are when the weekend should really start. Kicking it off right is the key, and what better way than with a cocktail that not only takes the edge off, but tastes good too. A hard thing to disagree with, we know. Drink up, get down and go to sleep happy.
Whether it's hot wings or spicy chili, you can't go wrong with zesty, sinus-clearing foods for the Super Bowl. Add some zippy, homemade cocktails to your Big Game spread this year as well. With the Red Hot Chili Peppers as the halftime entertainment, it only seems fitting to make a Bloody Bull Cocktail, a beer-based beverage topped with a spicy, red-hot tomato juice.
To begin, whirl tomato juice, jalapeno, horseradish, lemon juice and garlic together in a blender. Then rim pre-chilled glasses with a toasted fennel spice rub, and pour your favorite beer into each glass. Top with the spicy tomato mixture and stir.
This zesty, jalapeno-kissed beverage may pack a punch, but it goes down easy.
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Target: President Paul Biya
Goal: Halt future anti-gay celebrations and eradicate "Gay Hate Day"
August 21 was declared "Gay Hate Day" by the Cameroonian Youth Rally (RJC) in Cameroon. Last month was the first annual anti-gay celebration which hosts a parade through the capital city of Yaoundé in order to reify "traditional values". The day commemorates the rape and murder of Narcisse Olivier Djomo Pokam, a crime which is claimed by the RJC to have been carried out by Cameroon's "gay mafia."
At the time of the murder, the media spread the myth of the existence of the "gay mafia" and it has since then become recognized as fact by the RJC. Although there is no such thing, matters are not helped by the fact that leaders do not oppose the claims and that Cameroon has criminalized homosexuality under its penal code. Despite any laws such as these, the creation of such a celebration is unacceptable. The promotion of these values is completely inappropriate. Tell the government to eradicate "Gay Hate Day."
Dear President Biya,
Last month you allowed the celebration of Cameroon's first "Gay Hate Day." Created by the Cameroonian Youth Rally in an effort to glorify homophobia, the day is held on the grounds of commemorating the rape and murder of Narcisse Olivier Djomo Pokam by the alleged "gay mafia."
As the President of Cameroon, you must denounce any acceptance for such celebrations. Despite the criminalization of homosexuality in your country, to allow any "holiday" which is based solely on the purpose of hate-mongering and promoting discrimination is a disgrace to your country's community and a stain on its image. Whatever your feelings may be on the topic of homosexuality, there is no excuse for such a gathering. Please stop any future celebrations and abolish "Gay Hate Day."
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This fact sheet discusses bat biology, how to handle a single bat flying into a house or a bat colony in a house, bat-proofing techniques, legal status, and public health concerns. It includes information on making bat boxes and sources for more information.
This publication describes the important role that bats play in our environment and explains what to do if you find yourself sharing living quarters with them. It also discusses the reality behind the most commonly held misconceptions surrounding these beneficial mammals. It includes information on bat-proofing materials and bat box construction plans.
WNS refers to a white fungus on the muzzles and wing membranes of affected bats that typically die during hibernation.


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Provincial court of Prince Edward Island
An Island man is in jail after a court heard he shoved meat down his pants, was caught and the food recovered for resale.
Jeffery Arthur Feehan, 29, appeared before provincial court Chief Judge John Douglas in Charlottetown Tuesday, where he pleaded guilty to six charges, including stealing from two Superstore grocery stores in Charlottetown and failing to attend court.
Douglas sentenced him to a combined 94 days in jail on top of the 28 he already served while in custody awaiting sentencing.
During one incident, Feehan went to a Superstore where staff watched him put food in a basket, then take it into the bathroom where he stuck it down his pants.
The food included chicken breasts, bacon and steaks worth $71.32.
Crown attorney Valerie Moore said the store was able to recover the food for resale.
"That sounds strange. They must have been well wrapped in plastic given that they were down his pants," she said.
Moore said the thefts were characteristic of the current trend of people stealing high-value items to sell in exchanging for drugs.
The court heard that another incident Feehan went to a Superstore in Charlottetown where staff saw him put steaks and other food into a basket and walk out of the building.
Staff members chased him and they were able to recover the food for resale.
Defence lawyer Thane MacEachern said Feehan was dealing with addictions issues, which led to the thefts.
Before Douglas handed down a sentence, Feehan rose to address the court, although he didn't have much to say.
"I realize drugs are not a good way to go about living," Feehan said.
Along with the jail time, Feehan will have to pay $200 to the victims of crime fund and will be on probation for 18 months and he is banned from the Superstores in Charlottetown for one year.


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February 16 March 9, 1974
February 16-March 9, 1974
The artist will be available at various times to talk about his work. The photographs are for sale in a limited, signed edition.
Some of the pieces included are:
FIVE DAY LOCKER PIECE, April 26-30, 1971, Irvine, California
"I was locked in locker No. 5 for five consecutive days and did not leave the locker during this time. The locker measurements were two feet high, two feet wide, three feet deep. I stopped eating several days prior to entry, thereby eliminating the problem of solid waste. The locker directly above me contained five gallons of bottled water; the locker below me contained an empty five-gallon bottle."
MATCH PIECE March 20, 1972 Pomona College, Claremont, California
"Two-thirds of the gallery floor was covered with white paper. A closed circuit television system was installed in the room. The monitor was placed facing the action so that the audience could watch the piece or see it in the monitor, but could not do both at once. I sat on the floor at the opposite end of the room. Two miniature TVs were placed so that I could view them while I made match rockets and shot them at my wife lying on the floor fifteen feet from me. The rockets are made by wrapping the match head with foil and lighting them with another match. Range and accuracy are impossible to control. Some of the matches landed on Barbara leaving small burns, and others landed in the audience. The piece began before the audience arrived and ended when everyone had left, about three hours."
ICARUS April 13, 1973 823 Oceanfront Walk, Venice, California
"At 6:00 p.m. three invited spectators came to my studio. The room is 15 x 25 feet and well lit by natural light. Wearing no clothes, I entered the space from a small room at back. Two assistants lifted one end of a six-foot sheet of plate glass onto each of my shoulders. The sheets sloped on to the floor at right angles from my body. The assistants poured gasoline down the sheets of glass. Stepping back they threw matches and ignited the gasoline. After a few seconds, I jumped up sending the glass crashing to the floor."
YOU'LL NEVER SEE MY FACE IN KANSAS CITY November 6, 1971 Morgan Gallery, Kansas City, Missouri
"For three hours I sat without moving behind a panel which concealed my neck and head. No one could see behind the panel; a piece of board sealed the underside of the space. In conjunction with the performance, I wore a ski mask at all times during my stay in Kansas City from November 5-7, 1971."
SHOOT November 19, 1971 F Space, Santa Ana, California
"At 7:45 p.m. I was shot in the left arm by a friend. The bullet was a copper jacket 22 long rifle. My friend was standing about fifteen feet from me."


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Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program
The Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) is an assessment and accreditation program in which prior work experience and other non-traditional means of education are awarded corresponding academic credits. Run by the Commission on Higher Education, in partnership with colleges and universities all across the country, the academic credits awarded through the program can be used to work towards a corresponding degree in the applicant's preferred field.
The program is open to all Filipino high school graduates or with higher educational attainment, who are at least 22 years old and have been employed for at least five years in the field or industry which s/he is applying for an equivalency.
Applicants must be able to provide an authenticated birth certificate, a service record, his/her most recent academic record, other certifications of his/her competency in the field applied for equivalency such as certificates of training and workshops completed, and an accomplished ETEEAP application form.
Assessment and accreditation process
Accreditation by the participating college/university will be made based on any or all of the following: through credit transfer earned through formal education; through the evaluation of non-formal means of education such as workshops attended; through the assessment of informal methods of education by means of written and oral examinations, product presentation and skill demonstration; and through the evaluation of a portfolio compiled and presented by the candidate.
In the case that a candidate needs further knowledge or skills for the necessary degree, s/he will be advised to participate in other competency enhancement service programs and return for reassessment.
Applicants, however, are required to pay for the cost of the assessment program.
Schools offering the ETEEAP
- Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)
- De La Salle University (DLSU)
- De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde
- Miriam College
- Philippine Normal University (PNU)
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP)
- Saint Joseph's College of Quezon City
- Technological University of the Philippines (TUP)
- University of Santo Tomas (UST)
- Philippine Women's University (PWU)
Region I
- Divine Word College of Laoag (DWCL)
- Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU)
- Lyceum Northwestern University
- Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU)
- Northwestern University
- Pangasinan State University (PSU)
- Saint Louis College – CSFU
- University of Luzon
- University of Northern Philippines (UNP)
- University of Pangasinan (UPang)
Region II
- Cagayan Colleges Tuguegarao
- Cagayan State University (CSU)
- Isabela State University (ISU)
- PLT College
- University of Saint Louis - Tuguegarao
- Saint Ferdinand's College
- Saint Mary's University
- Saint Paul University – Philippines
- University of La Salette
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- Angeles University Foundation (AUF)
- Central Luzon State University (CLSU)
- Holy Angel University
- Pamantasan ng Araullo
- Pampanga Agricultural College
- University of the Assumption
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- Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP)
- Cavite State University (CvSU)
- Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU-Batangas)
- Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation (MSEUF)
- University of Batangas
- Holy Trinity College of Puerto Princesa
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- Aquinas University
- Ateneo de Naga University
- Bicol College
- Bicol University
- Camarines Sur State Agricultural College (CSSAC)
- Universidad de Sta. Isabel
- Naga College Foundation
- Sorsogon State College
- University of Nueva Caceres
- University of Saint Anthony
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- John B. Lacson College Foundation System
- La Consolacion College - Bacolod City
- Philippine Normal University - Negros Occidental
- Saint Paul University – Iloilo
- Technological University of the Philippines – Visayas
- University of Iloilo
- University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos
Region VII
- Cebu Doctor's College
- Cebu Institute of Technology
- Cebu Normal University
- Silliman University
- Southwestern University
- University of Cebu
- University of San Carlos
- University of San Jose – Recoletos
- University of the Visayas
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- Capitol University
- Cagayan de Oro College
- Mindanao Polytechnic State College
- Misamis Institute of Technology
- Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology
- Xavier University
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- Ateneo de Davao University
- University of Southeastern Philippines
- University of the Immaculate Conception
- University of Mindanao – Tagum
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- Holy Trinity College of General Santos City
- Notre Dame of Marbel University
- Notre Dame University
- Ramon Magsaysay Memorial College
- University of Southern Mindanao
- http://www.ched.gov.ph/services/students/eteeap.html ETEEAP site - CHED
- http://www.ched.gov.ph/services/students/eteeap/list%20of%20HEIs.doc Complete list of ETEEAP partner colleges and universities plus courses offered
- http://www.ched.gov.ph/projects/eteeap_primer.rtf ETEEAP Primer
- http://www.ched.gov.ph/services/students/eteeap/eteeap_application.rtf ETEEAP Application Form
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Perfectly roasted lemon chicken
I have several go-to dishes – the ones I confidently turn to both because I know I can prepare them with little chance of having to call for pizza later, and because my family and friends always reach for more.
My roasted lemon chicken is the go-to of all my go-tos. Â It's crispy on the outside and juicy and flavorful inside, and whether I make it for two or twelve, this bird is the word (sorry, I had to).
It wasn't always this way. I wasted many years and even more chickens trying to figure out how best to season chicken – until a chef and friend told me the secret to juicy chicken was less about the right spices and more about the right oven temperature.
Cook the chicken on HI, he said, until it looks brown and crispy and then, allow the chicken to finish cooking at rest.
That's it.
I use a meat thermometer and begin testing the meat about 15 minutes after resting (it should read 160 degrees), and the seemingly simple strategy just works.
The other key is fresh chicken – I buy pasture-raised chicken on the same day I'm going to prepare it.
Finally, any marinade will work with this approach, but a few hours of my marinade is good. Really good. I never measure the ingredients, so don't get too caught up in exact amounts. Do make enough chicken for seconds.
2 pounds fresh chicken, cut up
extra virgin olive oil
2-3 fresh lemons, washed
several sprigs of fresh rosemary
3-4 garlic cloves, crushed.
Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Rub the skin with generous amounts of salt and pepper. Place in a large Ziploc bag (or two, depending on amount) and drizzle with enough olive oil to coat all the chicken. Squeeze the juice of the lemons into the bag (remove the seeds first) and drop in the rinds. Add the crushed garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs. Seal the bag(s) well and move the chicken in the bag so the marinade ingredients are well dispersed. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours but up to 8.
Heat oven to 475-500 degrees. Place the chicken in a large roasting pan, skin side up. Place in the oven and cook, uncovered, until the skin looks crispy (about 20-30 minutes depending on the amount of chicken and your oven). Lower the oven temperature to 150 degrees and allow the chicken to finish cooking at rest (another 15-25 minutes). Test the temperature by inserting a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the breast. It should read 160 degrees.
Using a turkey baster, baste the chicken with some au jus, and serve immediately.
7 responses to "Perfectly roasted lemon chicken"
I have been fortunate to assist in the preparation (very simple) and sampling of this dish several times at casa Elliott and it is some of the best chicken I've tasted!!!
Thanks, sis! Love you.
Claudia's very simple to follow recipe always comes out perfect. I've had this dish several times, and my wife loves to cook it herself. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Paulo! It's the one dish we definitely all love!
Very simple, yet delicious. My daughter actually said "good chicken, Mom". The smaller pieces were tastier as they absorbed more marinade, but overall so moist and yummy.
Glad it was a hit! Thanks for the comment!
Claudia, It is very delicious and easy!!! I will definitely be making it for my next dinner party.


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Golden Sun
Review by asherdeus
"With the original GBA, you could only see this game in the Golden Sun."
Let's face it; there are hardly any original games for the GBA. Don't you dare argue with me either, Nintendo fanboys, because I've got dozens and dozens of examples ready to be busted out. This is a sad fact because at the end of the day the GBA is a pretty competent handheld that can most certainly play a great game, but when new, original games do come out for the GBA like Golden Sun, the results are fantastic.
Golden Sun opens with a town in peril. Somehow a giant boulder is about to fall off of Mt. Alp and crush the town of Vale with its boulderness. The residents of the town flee to the south, hoping that the boulder that will inevitably destroy them won't pick up any speed as it rolls down the hill. A few prominent members are using their Psynergy (magic) to hold the boulder in place while the residents evacuate. Your friend Jenna's brother, Felix, has fallen into the river, clinging for life. It is up to you to find some one to save him, and you do, but on your way back, the boulder falls and the town is at its mercy. The boulder lands in the water, apparently killing Felix and knocking you out.
Three years later, the real game begins. You control an adept (think magician) named Isaac, and you are patching a roof. Your friends Jenna and Garet come along and want you to come with them and work on your training with Kraden. Kraden is a master of alchemy, and wants to bring you to Mt. Alp. Along the way, you bump into two suspicious travelers whom seem vaguely familiar. The story moves on from there, and in highly clichéd ways I might add. I won't get into it too much since I don't want to spoil anything, but your quest eventually gets to stopping the villains, saving the world, and rescuing the damsel in distress.
The main religion in the game adopts the belief that life comes from four main elements: fire, wind, earth and water. A select few people in the world can master any one of these elements, and harness its power for good or for evil. Isaac, Garet and the few other party members that join them along the way are all capable of harnessing this power, and as Adepts, they use this power for good. Son though, you'll discover that your enemies also harness these powers and they will use them for much darker reasons.
Golden Sun is essentially a combination of Pokemon's critter collection and Final Fantasy's everything else. As you first leave Vale, you come into contact with Djinn, a special little creature that was released during previous cataclysmic events. The Djinn joins you and then allows you to utilize its awesome powers during battle. The first time you summon a Djinn, you're given a few options like attacking or boosting your parties' abilities with it, however; it is after the original summoning when its maximum potential is revealed. Depending on how many Djinn you have summoned, you can use their combined power for an incredible attack (think Guardian Forces in Final Fantasy) that will vanquish a majority of the foes you encounter in a single shot.
Djinn are the best part of Golden Sun. Getting new Djinn and being able to see the effects it has on your party is worth the hunt to find all of them that are hidden around throughout the game. Some Djinn are essentially worthless if not equipped on the right characters, and there really is no ''perfect'' combination. It's all about experimenting. Some combinations can lead to deadly results: for you or for your enemy. It's a great way to keep you interested in the game, and they really help out during battles.
I can honestly say that I've never actually understood random battles. The whole concept seems flawed and negative. How come every rat and spider that I encounter is trying to kill me? I don't understand why anything that is different from me must be destroyed. It's almost Communist. Golden Sun utilizes a turn-based battle system that works very well. For those not familiar with a turn-based system it goes a little like this: your characters are on one side of the screen, while your enemies are on the other. You take turns attacking one another and whoever kills the other first wins.
Leveling up is very rewarding, and actually extremely necessary with Djinn use. Using Djinn makes you extremely powerful; however, they hurt your hit points and other stats when released. If you aren't of high level and you have somehow amassed a large amount of Djinn, you could actually end up severely low on hit points. And what good is a powerful offense without a rock-solid defense? Magic in Golden Sun is gained in numerous ways. Some items that you equip give you access to new spells. Other spells are gained from equipping different elemental Djinn on a party member. Most are gained through tried and true, good old fashioned leveling up. Magic is built on the same standard elements that Djinn are; you can cast fire, water, earth, and wind attacks against your foes. As you progress, naturally your spells get more and more powerful.
Magic is useable by all of your party members but of course some are better at it than others like in all RPG's. In your initial party of Isaac and Garet, you are limited mostly to combat, with a few magic spells here and there that you can use. Once you gain the last two party members and they take the role of the casters. The system stays the same throughout the game, which severely limits any personal character development outside of equipment and Djinn. This can also make the battles repetitive. Most of the gameplay is a dungeon crawl, though the crawl is more of a brisk walk. There are a few confusing puzzles here and there that can slow you down a bit, but the game should take only about 20 hours to complete. Using a spell on an object in the world solves most of the puzzles. There are also a few push the switch puzzles that can get annoying.
Lately, lots of RPG makers have been incorporating cuss words into the dialogue of the games. That is one thing that you will not find in Golden Sun. Through out the entire game, I believe that only once did I even see ''damn'' in the text. I could be wrong on that, but I know for a fact that the game is designed so that it is playable without offense to anyone. This does not mean however that the story line will not be enjoyable for adults. Amazingly, the translation is perfect. I didn't find a strange sentence, and if there was one it wasn't odd enough to say ''hey that's messed up!'' about. There are literally thousands of lines of dialogue in the game, and fortunately the translation isn't keeping you from reading them.
As you begin the game, there is something that you will notice: the story is told through text, and to keep up you have to read a lot of it. Now, if you have played a 16-bit RPG before, then it won't be any problem. But if the only RPGs you have ever played are modern RPGs with less emphasis on text like Final Fantasy X, then you may grow bored. I had no problem with this, and can tell you that the story line is thoroughly engrossing, but at times is given out in huge chunks at a time. Lots of colorful animations help narrate the plot and keep you interested, but it's not uncommon to sit through 20 minutes of text at a time.
Golden Sun features top-notch graphics with a colorful, vibrant world filled with characters that are very well detailed. The world map is a bit grainy but it really doesn't detract and once its size is considered it's instantly forgiven. The towns are all a little small and clustered, but finding your way around isn't too tricky at all. It's during battles though that the graphics are really shown off.
When you enter a battle, you are looking at your enemies from behind your party. You select your attacks and suddenly, the camera swoops around to get a close up of you casting. It then turns and shows the effect on your foe. Now, it's your opponents turn. They fly in and punch you, you fall back or you dodge the blow. Then, you start over. The first time I saw it, I was amazed. Another very impressive graphical feat is that the enemies that you will encounter are nearly as well-detailed, if not equally, as your party members. Enemies have eyes and clothing that is distinguishable from their bodies, and if you get close enough to the screen, you can make out mouths and noses. The attention to detail is quite good.
The music in the game is amazingly well done. Anyway, the music is nicely orchestrated, with a huge amount of variety between the different scores. I never grew tired of the music and turned down the volume and actually have...sad as this may sound...been caught humming along with one of the songs. As for the sound effects, they're pretty blah with nothing too impressive to hear outside of some swords, spell noises and an occasional hop of amazement noise when something great happens.
As one of the most critical Nintendo fans around, it's nice to see a game come out for the GBA that's original, pretty, fun, and doesn't involve any one of their stupid mascots. The GBA and indeed all Nintendo systems need more games like this. Golden Sun is a fun adventure that seems much bigger than the system it's played on.
At the end of the day, I'm told that I need to have 1750 words for this review. I really honestly can't come up with that many words. To be honest, this was one of my earlier reviews on GameFAQs, just updated with some better word choice and some other additions. It's really not my best, I know that. It once was though, so this review kind of serves as an example of where I came from. Though not quite. It was exceptional in comparison to some of my older reviews. I mean, seriously, most of them really sucked. They were devoid of all information, just a bunch of words saying a game sucked or if it was good. So, you going to cut out this section, Sailor Bacon, or do I have to actually add more useless crap into this review to get it posted?
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While England football fans are kicking themselves at the team's early exit, two friends have created their own fan site about the Belgian international team which is receiving more than 5,000 hits on match days.
Daniel Tannenbaum and his Belgian friend Roy Skop launched belgiumtowineuro2016.com three months ago after a conversation about the "promising" national team.
In the run up to the World Cup in Brazil, the site, which consists of comment pieces of Belgium's games, was receiving about 1,000 hits a day.
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Mr Tannenbaum said: "My two passions in life are internet and football. I went to see England play Belgium in a Euro 2012 friendly and suddenly had the idea after seeing all the promising young players Belgium had.
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Mr Tannenbaum and Mr Skop met while playing football at University. Mr Skop contributes to the site from his home in Antwerp.
Mr Tannenbaum who runs the site from his bedroom off Little Bushey Lane continued: "For something that is a hobby the response is fantastic. We cannot believe the success. I am having a ball with it. As far as I know we are the only English fan site for the team."
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"I give these students lots of credit for their dedication and perseverance," said head coach Cherie L. Voorhees-Carcaci. "It takes a great deal of practice and most importantly teamwork to achieve these results."
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Stuck at Home, Literally. A Typical Sunday Afternoon at Jon's House
Whether it's felling a tree against the side of the house, getting pushed into the pool with my cell phone in my pocket or backing my Jeep full speed down the hill by the driveway, Sundays seem to hold a bit of misfortune for me.
Marie Anne and I had breakfast at the China Dine-ah. I headed home and she went to Hannaford to pick up dinner. As I drove up the road, I thought, "should I drive in and back out or should I back in so I can drive out." I opted for the latter. When I don't have a trailer behind me, I tend to back up too quickly and, because my eyes don't focus fast and everything, in case you haven't noticed, is white, I completely missed the driveway. And there I was, stuck.
I just got out, walked inside and called Triple A. Hey, might as well use it, right?
Within the hour, Jeff Richards from Kim's Towing was here. He looked the situation over and I asked, "gonna be tricky?"
"Piece of cake," he said.
Strange but, at that moment, my mind went blank except for the vision of a piece of vanilla cake with white frosting and edible flowers, like the birthday cakes they use to sell at MacDonald's Bakery in Gardiner.
"Cool," I said, after a few seconds pause while I savored the cake.
With that, my pal Jeff had the chain hooked up to the undercarriage of the truck. "Just put it in neutral and steer while I pull," he said.
What? The truck could tip over with me in it! I only thought that as I climbed into the cab and, in no time, I was back on flat ground, relieved, like a captain who's floundering ship had just been tugged to shore.
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They are not babies anymore and can definitely be trusted to bake fun things, so there is absolutely no reason that they can't get their cooking chops this summer, is there? Seemed to make sense to me, and yet, when I presented this stellar idea to the crew, I was met with a lukewarm response by the older two.
"But what if I have plans? What if I'm not going to be home for dinner?" they both asked with rising panic in their voices. Obviously a social life trumps the nutritional needs of their family. So we struck up a deal… they had to volunteer ahead of time one night of the working week when they would make dinner. The night was their choice and they needed to stick to it. That seemed fair.
The kids drew up a meal plan that wasn't too ambitious and then I did the shopping and now we are ready to roll. Let the games begin.
Little B, being the youngest and the keenest, has volunteered to go first on Monday night. She is a super-keen cook and has plans to be a chef (thanks Masterchef) but usually steers towards the sweet end of the scale. She was given a cake pops baking kit for Christmas and we have been living in the midst of a mini cake-athon ever since 25 December. We had a couple of failed attempts early on, and still need to improve our icing technique, but I think we don't need to be completely ashamed of our latest batch of cake pops. Let's just say, we have had plenty of practice!
Sweet Tooth has put his hand up for Wednesday night. He figures that not much happens mid-week – even when it's school holidays. Add to that the fact that he has to start cracking open the textbooks again this week in preparation for his big final year of school ahead, and he really is not a happy camper. Apparently his school and I are both conspiring to ruin his summer. Break out the violins.
JJ is scheduled for Thursday night. I predict that we are in for some super-dooper healthy salad. I can almost guarantee that Little B is not going to like it. A tin of baked beans for her instead I think.
All in all, there's not much cooking left for me to do, which is a nice break from the usual routine. Here's what we're eating next week:
Spaghetti and meatballs . If Little B died and went to heaven, she would have pasta every night of the week so it's no surprise that she has picked a family favourite pasta dish to be her meal to cook. And I am happy too because once she has mastered this recipe, I know that she will never starve in her future adult life.
Spanish-style tortilla . Now I will confess that I don't have a clue why this is called a tortilla. It looks and tastes exactly like a Spanish omelette to me. Whatevs… It's damn fine to eat, is quick to make and fresh and all the good things you love about summer cooking. Tick, tick, tick.
Chicken schnitzel . Sweet Tooth has also chosen a personal favourite dish to make. He would have picked BBQ ribs (his all-time fave) but there is a bit of forward planning involved with those and so he has opted for something a bit more immediate. I don't think he realises that there's quite a bit of faffing around with schnitzel too. Ah well… live and learn.
Poached chicken, broccolini, pesto quinoa salad . Poached chicken, broccolini, pesto quinoa salad. I was right. JJ is doing a power salad, but I have to admit this one has a bit curious and (gasp!) excited. And maybe, just maybe, Little B might eat it. The pesto means that she will at least try it.
Beef empanadas . When we were in Miami two years ago, the family discovered the joys of empanadas; little pockets of pastry goodness. Little B begged me every single day to take her to the 'empanada shop' so she could swoon over her little handful of savoury yum. Since then, I have never thought to make them. Until now. Empanadas a-go-go.


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You HOPE you will have equity.
...and I have always wondered how someone is able to purchase a house without being able to spell the word PAID, not payed or any other choice spelling.
Go figure?
...and there is very much an argument to be made against your case, I will leave it to you to find it and figure it out.
I am also very weary of YOUR STORY as to being able to purchase a 3 bedroom BUNGALOW, we don't EVER use the word RANCHER in Canada and to have so-called equity of only $150k after 10 years? ..do the math.
so you put down roughly 50 to 70K?
700/month with 12months to a year = approx $8400 in payments per year.... WE ALL KNOW INTEREST IS WHAT YOU ARE PAYING FOR THE FIRST 5 YEARS EASY ...
You will have no equity of $150 LMAO
Take your story elsewhere BRO
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I'm in Atlantic Canada. In my province 'bungalow' has become a naughty word in real estate in the past few years. All the MLS listings now phrase them as 'ranchers' and not 'bungalows'.
Obviously I'm being vague on the finances, sorry I didn't think the GLP community was really that interested in my life...
But yes, I'm paying down 20% upfront, and the cost isn't *exactly* 150k. Amortization over 25 years to keep the monthly payments as low as possible. I currently co-own another property that has 40k left on it's mortgage, once it sells I can use my half of the money to also make balloon payments up to 16k a year. If my current financial situation keeps, I can have it completely payed off in less than 15 years. If it doesn't keep, no worries because in 10 years I can refinance and get my monthly payments even lower if I need to.
All this is moot, my main point still stands.
Every month that you pay rent, you're pissing money away and making someone else richer.
Every month that you pay mortgage, you're investing in your own equity.
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Its PAID bye, not payed Lord Tunderin Jesus!
LMAO ... good luck to you man, I wish the best.
No one will change your view until you change it yourself.
I know things down East are not easy and if it is working for you as of now, great.
But be warned of the consequences and what you hold as truth in the future.
I honestly wish the best for you my son!
...but funny thing, you don't seem to understand is YOU ARE PAYING RENT RIGHT NOW, to the bank, you don't own anything yet...
Have you looked at the first page of your Mortgage agreement?
Tell me what it refers to you as ...
Go ahead and go look if you can find it, I have one sitting right here in front of me.
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1. You realize only Newfies talk like that, right?
2. 'change my view'? wtf are you talking about? change my view to what?
3. Yes, obviously I know I don't own something until I finish paying for it. Are you honestly saying that you think renting is better than owning? Because that kind of makes you a moron of the highest order.
Let's break this down:
You're paying roughly the same amount per month, regardless. In one scenario, after paying out $150k worth of renting, you have nothing to show for it other than the privilege of continuing to pay month by month.
In the other scenario, after paying out $150k worth of mortgage, you OWN something worth 150k, and you no longer have to pay anything but taxes.
You sir, are a moron. If correcting my spelling on a word makes you feel smarter for a few minutes, then enjoy.
Or, wait, let me guess. You're a full on GLP nutbag, and are proposing that paying a mortgage is foolish, because <insert batshit crazy paranoid theory here> will destroy society long before my mortgage is
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LOL ... first things first, I was being playful with the newfie injecture, not hostile.
Yes change your view at least to understand what is being presented to you as an argument opposite of what your OPINION and BELIEFS are.
YOU ARE NOT PAYING THE SAME MONTHLY OWNERSHIP VS RENTING, please feel free to be honest enough about how much of your payment goes to PRINCIPAL VS INTEREST.(I understand you are trying to compare just the payments themselves as being equal, but look deeper)
You also HOPE that what you own will be the value you are trying to place on it TODAY, many would call that speculation.
Remember todays little chat when it hits you in the head like a brick, just how wrong you might be.
I am not a moran, I AM NOT A MORAN! LMAO
I see the last part of your rant, without facts is to start name calling and outlandish opinions on nothing to do with the subject.
By the way, have you found a copy of your MORTGAGE agreement where it states you are only a TENANT?
I meant no hostility towards you, you obviously are having a hard time comprehending what has been offered to you in disagreement.
Take it easy my son!
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