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Come Beta 2 (end of February), multiplayer should come to Elemental.
Multiplayer in Elemental is going to be done in an unusual way for a strategy game. In fact, Elemental's multiplayer is more akin to what you would typically see in a first person shooter.
Here's how it works:
Option 1: Play on the Stardock servers:
Player loads up Elemental, chooses Multiplayer, selects "Host" (or Join). If they select Host, it will find the nearest (geographical) Elemental server run by Stardock and put them in the lobby. From their point of view, it's almost exactly like any other game. But in reality, the player is now part of a client/server setup where Stardock provides the servers.
If the user chooses "Join" they instead get a list of "Worlds". These are servers that have at least 1 human player already in them. The display will include the map name (random or a specific name), host, and ping time.
Next to each of these worlds will be a symbol. Stardock servers will have a Stardock logo. But third-party servers will have their own symbol (a checkbox at the bottom will toggle whether third-party servers are displayed or not). This brings us to Option #2…
Option 2: Play on Custom servers:
In the Elemental folder will be a program called "Elemental Server". Launching this will add a custom server to the list of available "worlds" for people to play on. By default, it'll be just like the Stardock servers. But these servers, run on third-party machines, can be highly customized.
Players can mod their servers with custom content, custom rules, and lots of other things that we'll get into later. If you ever played Stellar Frontier ( a game we made a long time ago) players created all kinds of different server mods and set up entire star systems with custom planets, custom ships, etc.
The video below outlines the strategy below:
Elemental Beta 2 is due at the end of February. The modding features won't be supported until release (we won't stop people from modding but we won't support them as we'll be constantly changing the data formats as the game progresses).
A note to people not in the beta: You're not missing anything. The betas are NOT fun. These aren't demo betas. These are real, painful, boring, ugly betas. The graphics engine is disabled in both beta 1 and beta 2.
The suffering of beta testers:
Quo'noS. Not Klingon. Multiplayer doesn't really interest me too much, but this seems pretty fun. One thing I'm not sure about is if the "handling" of custom server games is done through Stardock or the server-maker, i.e. would a server-maker have to keep the computer running for people to play on the server (I have absolutely zero multiplayer experiance, so I have quite literally no idea if there is a "normal" way this is handled).
The guy running the custom server would have to keep the server running. It would be like having a website except in this case it's an Elemental world.
Ah... I think it's good to not support modding until release but when is stimated to be possible to mod files that are not just images but actual data? Not that I'm in a hurry but I haven't touched any file since the first and last time I tried (that forced me to uninstall and reinstall).
Users will likely be able to monkey around with the servers right away. But they'll probably get broken regularly.
Am assuming we get a small beta update before feb one correct?
(Just watched the first video) Dude loving it. Finally you guys are on the tbs multiplayer! AH... can't wait... Ya ill play more single player but still thank you! iphone... you never get enough battery life.
Also nice update, can't wait to mess with more features!
The private server idea is cool. I've noticed a couple of somewhat experimental game developers starting to support this idea, I'm glad to see Stardock is added to the list.
Nice Brad. I loved Stellar Frontier BTW. It was interesting game in the days where MMOs were few and far between.
Thank you for allowing multiplayer without being restricted to official servers! Not that there's anything wrong with official servers, but with LAN parties, and the possibility that someday far into the future the official servers will no longer be supported (it's not that I expect that anytime 'soon', but I expect to be playing this game for a long long time and expect you folks to get tired of it and move on before I do ), allowing player-run servers is a great service to us and shows dedication to the game's longevity/appeal.
The server setup should also make getting a LAN game going ridiculously easy.
Am I missing something? I didn't hear anything especially new or unusual in the video, except maybe that they're providing official servers while still supporting private ones, instead of doing either/or like most companies. Other than that, it looks like the same multiplayer matchmaking used by pretty much every game ever.
Is this some kind of persistant world multiplayer then?
You're kidding right?
Name one strategy game that works like this. One.
So this means that custom servers don't need to remote access something... aka hypothetical: twenty years from now if Stardock doesn't want to support servers anymore, custom servers theoretically will still be able to function on their own?
I am wondering this too because what they're saying doesn't sound like a lobby situation, sounds like the game is already being played
Also, any co-op in this or is it strictly wipe out your fellow humans approach?
It would still be a lobby scenario. The games aren't persistent. The difference here is that they're true client/server setups that are akin to what you see in a first person shooter rather than what is the norm in RTS or TBS.
Hey Frogboy, one problem I've seen with L4D1/2 servers and even DG for that matter is that when you want to play custom mods the server (or other clients in the p2p thing) can't send you the files directly, you need to go to a website.
L4D2 will let you code a download link into the mod itself so it directs players to the appropriate site, but oftentimes the links break, move, or whatever and the mod needs a new version with the update link, which makes it incompatible with the previous version.
Ah. Okay then. Sounded like some sort of persistant world.
Great update Brad. Keep them coming. The 32 player support should be allow for some legendary battles in that arena mode.
I admit I haven't played a strategy game online since the days of StarCraft, but everything I have played has used a fairly standard lobby-style multiplayer matchmaking service. I had assumed we were talking about something visible to the player, rather than an under-the-hood technical difference as Frogboy clarified.
I'm much more familiar with how FPS games are typically set up, so I assume whatever the strategy genre has been using is somehow inferior?
very nice! I'll give the server setup/config a good tryout as soon as I get my hands on it!
Flashbacks to school in the first vid (except this time around I didn't fall asleep or throw bits of pencil at the Teacher when his back was turned).
Yeah it's confusing to me too. I never paid much attention to servers and the like until some publishers started yanking them. I do remember encountering a lot more Mod type stuff, with console commands, which is something i never encountered in strategy games. I mean, I would just be happy with any sort of service where I don't have to rely on the competence of any company (this isn't a shot at Stardock by the way) being able to servers up for me. Civ has mods, but it's not server specific if i recall. I used something with UT 3 that simply sent out required files to the players that connected to my game whereas CIv just rejected them and I had to direct them, online, to the mods.
Are you going to make a dedicated server binary available to hosting companies, so communities can pay to host more robust servers 24/7?
Thanks for the update - looks very interesting.
One thing though - I seem to remember you saying at some point that you'd use the Spore approach to make the world ever changing and bigger and bigger. I see no mention of this, and havent seen that in the last 6 months or so either. Did those plans get dropped, or are they part of the modding part which is Beta 5?
Yeah... I actually understood very little of this and I see not how this is significant. Good to see however that you guys are trying to make this game the best it can possibly be.
Btw Brad, there is this thing going on called 'Powerpoint' and it is really a solid tool for presentations. You should give it a go.
Awesome, but I am bit a confused. Can't we host a MP game like we did in Civ 4. for example? IE: X player hosts a server for 3 hours. After that the host saves the game, and everyone quits. When all players are online again, they continue to play: The host creates a server again -> reloads the game -> players join and continue to play. Custom servers with modded content are awesome, but it's kinda disappointing that the host must be online all the time.
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What's good boys and girls? I'm writing this on my deathbed as it seems I've been stricken by some kind of viral bug that has me down but not out, at least not yet. First off, I wanted to announce the start to some changes that are going to be happening around here. As you've probably noticed, I've been strapped for time and it's affected the quality of the blog. At least it's drop below the standards I expect of myself and the site. I thought really seriously about just shutting WYDU down and ride off into the sunset or at the very least hook up with another site that I've had some offers to work with. Instead, I'm going to give it another "hurrah" and bring on a couple of good people to help with the site a little more. If nothing else, help with some of the day to day stuff and let me concentrate on the bigger type posts that made this site what was in it's earlier days as well as more interviews and promote the site to a larger audience. I'll give the two a proper introduction once we iron out a few remaining details.
Also, we will be having a new CONTACT Address…
We'll be updating all the contact links.
UllNevaNo – UllNevaunderstandLogic
The second leak from the upcoming mixtape "The Color Purple" from UllNevaNo, to be presented by WYDU. My man UllNevaNo takes some of the dope instrumentals found on the "Color" series done by none other than Evidence and makes his own twists on them. Dope beats and dope rhymes. Be on the look out for it VERY SOON!!!
UllNevaNo feat Logic Marsalis – UllNevaunderstandLogic
Reason – Dead T-Shirts Prod By Falside
Of course I have to represent for my boys from Providence, RI. Reason is part of Poorly Drawn People, that four man group of himself, Storm Davis, Dox, an Sterbyrock. Reason has attitude and passion with a plucky spirit, or something like that. The track is produced by another up and coming producer that is closely related to PDP, Falside. He's a producer who you'll be seeing more of on WYDU in the near future (I swear Falside…haha) – Trav
Falside, the acclaimed east coast beatsmith with production credits including C-Rayz Walz, Vast Aire (Cannibal Ox), El Da Sensei (The Artifacts), Pacewon (The Outsidaz), Reef the Lost Cauze (Army of the Pharoahs) and others has teamed up with one of Providence's premier wordsmith's, Reason. Reason, a member of the hip hop collective, Poorly Drawn People, has been a stand out and contributing element to new age independent hip hop crusade.
In anticipation of his newly announced remix sampler, "Five Finger Discount", Falside releases the first single from the free project. "Dead T-Shirts" featuring Reason is an Indy hip hop fusion blend that erases the line seperating preference of any genre. Download your free copy of the acclaimed single as well as the instrumental below. Falside's "Five Finger Discount" will be another addition to his free digital download series, and the release date will be announced soon.
For more information please visit falsidethebeatsmith.blogspot.com or myspace.com/reason.
Download Link
DJ Manipulator - A Salute To Roc & SupamanKillaz – Green Rocks
Another tribute to Roc Raida, obviously the man's legacy is something that is legendary. Of course DJ Manipulator is part of another crew that we support whole heartedly here on WYDU, the Social Light Sounds crew. You know this has to be good….
The second project comes from the SLS affiliates, SupamanKillaz. It was recommended directly from
SLS co-founder EtheReal, and knowing his tastes in music, it's gotta be good.
- Trav
On September 19th we lost one of the most talented, influential, and inspirational DJ's of all time. Roc Raida of the X-Ecutioners. He was such a huge influence on me and the way I approached DJing. I remember when I was starting out in high school I used to watch his and the rest of the X-Men's routines on DMC dvds over and over again, studying his body tricks(which i still cant do to this day),and the way he would juggle the records. It was incredible to watch him. You could tell the he was really dedicated to his craft. So I took sometime out to send a salute to the legend cause he inspired me to do what I do on the tables today. Rest in Peace Roc Raida, your contribution to the artform will never be forgotten.
-DJ Manipulator
It always amazes me how much good music is really out there and how many really talented people never get the respect that they deserve. With that being said, today I received and email from my brother Zmo from my home state of Virginia. In the email I was presented with his very long awaited an anticipated Supamankillaz project "Green Rocks". A collabo joint with UK Dj/producer Dj Krypotnite. This project has been in the works for a while, so I was very eager to give it a listen.
Its a release thats sure to quench the thirst of any true school hip hop head. Witty sharp Punch-lines that will have the listener saying to him/herself "I wish I'd thought of that!" Krypto's production is sure to please even the hardest of hiphop critics. Very well placed dialogue from an old Super-man peter pan record (that i had as a kid) ties the project together.
I give this release an A-. It will leave the listener's hunger for good rap music very satisfied. One thing that I really like is the fact that the record is short and sweet, 8 tracks total. In todays fast pace over saturated musical landscape an album with 16 plus tracks to me, is over kill. Hit 'em hard and leave 'em lusting for more. Well done gentlemen. Link below enjoy!
Yohon DI
Boondak Syndicate - Break Ya Neck ft Killer Mike Prod by MIDIMarc
My man MIDIMarc sent this joint to me exclusively. It might be a little more "southern" than most of the music found on WYDU, but I do like some raw south sound when it's done right, and this is done right. It's a group that MIDI is working with out of his home state of South Carolina and it features Dungeon Family favorite, Killer Mike….
Moeses Soulright The 2nd "Porches Corners Streetlights" Free Album Download
In Anticipation Of "The Delicatessen" (in stores soon)
Young Moe(aka Moeses Soulright The 2nd) brings you a collection of tracks done between 2001 and 2007 that we're going to go unreleased. Boom-bap basement hip hop in the truest sense. Equipment propped on a broken table. Broken windows boarded up with cardboard, the outside noise only adding to the raw gutter vibe. One speaker, no headphones. Empty bottles and gutted swishers. Fuck it…here you go
Jedi Nemesis – Eureka Mixtape
Name: Jedi Nemesis
Birthday: Nov 15th
Hometown: Miami, FL(Liberty City)
Blog: http://jedinemesis.blogspot.com/
Twitter: @JediNemesis_
Youtube Channel: http://youtube.com/JediNemesis1
Influences: Mos Def, Bone Thugs & Harmony, Jay Z
First Began Rap: Age 11
Aspirations as an artist: To bring creativity and lyricism to the Miami Hip Hop scene by sharing a dedication for delivering quality content and performances that will live beyond himself. To aim to become a better artist everyday, one that can contribute to a beautiful change in hiphop.
With the Hot Joint "Report Card" Newly featured on Coast2Coastmixtapes Vol. 27
Report Card
Jedi Nemesis, a hiphop lyricist from the Liberty City area of Miami, FL is a person on to himself. Nemesis, the evolved Scorpio man left the baggage of a tough life behind with much remaining street creditability to his name. As a hiphop artist with intellect through self learning and independent readings combined with street smarts, he has managed to bring those two worlds to coexist harmoniously socially and musically. Jedi Nemesis is no stranger to being behind bars as he fought a life sentence nearly a year ago. He removed those bars mentally and physically as he expresses on his Eureka mixtape track titled "No Bars". Nemesis talent is undeniable and authentic with no contribution to the over saturation.
Diamond District Mini Documentary
Diamond District Mini Documentary from Diamond District on Vimeo.
In anticipation of the official release of their forthcoming debut effort, In The Ruff, the trio of Oddisee, X.O., andYU, collectively making up the group Diamond District, take some time out from their day to break down the boundaries that define the area where the group was born and raised – the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia). From a bird's eye view, Oddisee points over the bridge to where he grew up in Maryland and X.O. and yU show us where our nation's capital lies on the northwest corner. Diamond District is essentially standing at the crossroads of the DMV, and even more important than their geographic location is the mind state and way of life that comes from living at that intersection. As the video progresses, each member brings us a little deeper into their worlds. X.O. explains how the movement began in DC and slowly spilled over into Maryland and Virginia; YU brings us into his friend's apartment where he delivers a flow packed with cleverness and slick delivery; Oddisee brings us into his modest home studio where he shows us that you don't need a lavish setup to create head-nodding beats that we are accustomed to hearing from the boom-bap beat-smith. And with each segment you leave with more insight than you came with, as the trio drops knowledge, both individually and collectively. Diamond District's In The Ruff will be available October 27th via Mello Music Group.
Black Vs. Bleek
"BLACK VS BLEEK" from Burnt Berry Music on Vimeo.
The 'Nothing Lesser' EP from Maspyke emcee Tableek, produced entirely by Finnish beatsmith Juuso, drops TODAY, September 24th, via digital retailers like iTunes, Rhapsody and Amazon!
Tableek "Black vs Bleek" feat. Blacastan (.MP3)
Debilorithmicos – I'm Out feat Cyne
This is a video from a production duo residing out of Barcelona, Spain going by the name of Debilorithmicos. It's called "I'm Out" and features Cyne. I have to say I'm really digging this track a lot. I haven't heard of Debilorithmicos, but I'll say this, I'd like to hear more. Oh yeah, the video is pretty damn dope as well. Do yourself a favor and give a listen….
Debilorithmicos "I'm Out" feat. CYNE from El Chavo on Vimeo.
Roc Raida Time Lapse Tribute
Bekay – The Making of "Torture Chamber"
Bekay – The Making of "Torture Chamber" (prod. by Detroit Red) from Coalmine Records on Vimeo.
Bekay – The Road To Hunger Pains (Part 2)
On part 2 of Bekay's 'Road To Hunger Pains', Bekay joins forces with Grind Time battle champ Swave Sevah and heavy weight producer Detroit Red ("Man Down", 50 Cent) to craft the making of "Torture Chamber", which you can download here. "Torture Chamber" is the bonus track on the re-release of Bekay's Rawkus 50 album which drops Sept. 1st. The re-release also combines the three remixes from M-Phazes, Domingo & Twice As Nice that were featured on The Horror Flick Remix EP. Stay tuned for Bekay's first single "Brooklyn Bridge" feat. Masta Ace (prod. by DJ Babu) dropping next Tues. from his long awaited album "Hunger Pains" dropping Oct. 13th!!
Download Link: http://hotfile.com/dl/16147161/5d059d9/Torture_Chamber.mp3
iLL-Literacy – Gentleman's Koolade
The time has come. It is with the excitement of a teenaged jackrabbit that, after 4 years of touring as a performance arts collective, we, iLL-Literacy, make our anxiously-awaited recorded debut. And our anxiousness has been supple and thick enough for the whole galaxy to share in the anticipation batter, canyadigit?
Insofar as the irony of "retro-futurist 80s rebel pop" was too overwhelming to recreate in sound or iconography, the band known as iLL-Literacy has either speciously or insightfully (maybe both) opted for sample-inspired, base-driven electric gospel funk in the form of their new single, "Gentleman's Kool-Aid." The soymilkbuttasmooth lead track from their debut project iB4the1.1 is both a reflection on the warped and often glennbeckianized historical narratives of what it means to be a "gentleman", and perhaps a confession of the fragile ecology of male ego. Let's call it pollution of the Egology, otherwise known as "drinking thine own Kool-Aid."
So find yourself a glass of the good red stuff, and engage in some communion with us. Gentleman's Kool-Aid. You might see heaven's gate.
Your free download awaits you at http://www.illshare.net/koolaid
The composition in conversation features the soulful repository of Hi-Life drummer Rufus Redbone's southern drawling voice, Billy Hi-Life's bangtastic bass, and guestspots from former iLL-Literette Ruby and Hella U's Glenda Mac. The track is a refreshing patchwork of vocal talent and live instrumentation organized by precocious new comers Dahlak and Ada Clock.
– Drizzletron, Dahlak & N.I.C = iLL-Literacy
Sav Killz feat Spit Supreme – Hoodlums & Crooks (Prod By Paul Mighty)
Dope, dope, dope!!! - Trav
Sav Killz ft. Spit Supreme – Hoodlums & Crooks (Produced by Paul Mighty)
Dirty - Click Here
Clean – Click Here
from Sav Killz - "Scratchin The Surface " – Coming soon
Shout out to DJ Premier for playing this song on
For more info on Sav Killz go to www.myspace.com/savkillz
for Spit Supreme go to www.myspace.com/personalfoul
V.S. – Things Are Changing (Prod. By RADA Tha Rebeliouz)
RADA Tha Rebeliouz – a dope producer, who is now in a position to share a joint I think you will enjoy…it was world-premiered on DJ Scratch's "Please Listen To My Demo" show last night and was extremely well-received. A link, photo and info is included below, thanks for any support you can offer through your sites. Let's offer some balance to the fans of underground hip-hop, who know sometimes you have to dig below the surface to find the gems. Peace & respect! Please feel free to share openly.
V.S. – Things Are Changing (Prod. By RADA Tha Rebeliouz)
RADA Tha RebeliouZ
MC Lyte – The Block
This leak is from MC Lyte's forthcoming mix-CD, Floor Boards, which is an basement flavor assimilation of a handful of tracks Lyte has been working on that won't be on her upcoming solo-LP, which is slated to drop in the 1Q of 2010.
New Exclusive Mike Schpitz aka LoveJones: Sucka MCs Remix featuring Tona and Adullessence
With the video for Sucka MCs just two weeks away, The League of Ordinary Gentlemen join me on the remix of Sucka MCs. The first verse is from Toronto, Canada's own, Tona. He came fresh off his album, Direct Deposit with Lyve to drop bless the remix and represent the Toronto. Adullessence from Topeka, Kansas by way of NY joins me for a second time and blesses the third verse. For those unfamiliar with The League of Ordinary Gentlemen, it is comprised of myself, Mike Schpitz aka LoveJones, Adullessence from Kansas, Dre Day from Texas, Tona from Toronto and Add-2 from Chicago. Both the Sucka MCs Remix and The Get Up Remix will be featured on the Itunes version of my debut album, the video for Sucka MCs is directed by Tori Boyd and will be release October 13th.
Sucka MCs Remix featuring Tona and Adullessence

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VAR and generalized impulse response analysis of manufacturing unit labor costs
This paper examines the relationship among manufacturing unit labor costs in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. The analysis is conducted within the context of an economic system utilizing the recently developed method of generalized impulse response analysis to simulate the responses of the cost series to disturbances. The results indicate that, while unit labor costs do not share a common stochastic trend, there are significant responses in the unit labor costs of each country to shocks in the costs of other countries that are not captured by standard interpretation of the multiple-equation model results. The findings indicate the presence of significant linkages among unit labor costs in the countries studied. The results are consistent with the economic environment of manufacturing operations being characterized by a competitive, integrated marketplace.
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Arabs Got Talent's R&B sensation "Ayzee" talks music and his AGT experience
Hamza Hawsawi, also known by his stage name "Ayzee", is one of the Kingdom's most talented R&B singers. (Image: Arabnews)Ay
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Hamza Hawsawi, also known by his stage name "Ayzee", is one of the Kingdom's most talented R&B singers. The 22-year-old sensation possesses powerful vocal abilities and a soulful approach to song writing.
When I first met Ayzee back in 2008, I knew he was a man with great potential, not only because of his great voice, but his personality and humbleness.
Teaming up with his longtime friend/producer Ayham from AY Productions, the two managed to break stereotypes, in addition to educating people in Saudi Arabia about rhythm and blues.
Recently he appeared on the finale of the famous talent show "Arabs Got Talent" (Airs on MBC 4); shoulder-to-shoulder with Saudi's Qusai (Don Legend), opening the show with one of my favorite tracks "Eve".
Arab News sat down with Ayzee and the following is an excerpt of the interview:
How did the "Arabs Got Talent" appearance come to light?
I received a phone call from Qusai, in which he asked if I was willing to perform on the Arabs Got Talent stage; the phone call actually happened last year during the program's second season, but things didn't work then. However, Qusai was determined that I appear on the show, which is what finally happened during season 3.
How important is the support of Qusai to your career?
Qusai has been one of the main pillars of support in my music career, and he's been always there for advice.
What was the reaction from the crowd? And were you nervous?
I was only nervous in the first few seconds and then when the music began playing it all just melted away and I was able to enjoy the stage experience. The crowd's reaction was awesome, but I was more excited to see the reactions of the people that I told to watch me on TV and the followers I had on my social media accounts; as soon as I finished my performance I ran backstage to get my phone to read what everybody had to say about the performance, and the reaction was just overwhelming and very pleasant.
Do you think that appearing on the stage of "Arabs Got Talent" is your big break?
It was defiantly a huge step in my career and something very valuable on my resume as an artist; but it all depends on what happens after; I have to work harder now to make sure that I can take even bigger steps after this performance. Only then I'll be able to discern whether it was a breaking-point in my career or not.
What is your message to the youth, dreaming of becoming R&B singers?
Hone your talent, keep singing, be honest in your music and words, be humble and above all that, like my producer Ayham Homsi always tells me, don't forget to enjoy what you do and always learn new things in your craft to get better. Also, keep in mind that talent is nothing without hard work. These are the principles my crew J-Fam and I go by.
In your opinion, what is the status of music in Saudi Arabia?
All I can say is that if the Internet didn't exist, we as Saudi musicians would have faced great obstacles.
You are currently considered an independent artist. Do you see yourself signing with a major label? What would it take for you to sign a label? Any potential?
Depends on how far from where I am and where the label company is going to take me. Working as an independent artist has taught me to rely on myself, but having said that, an artist can't and should not do everything on his/her own; an artist needs a team of people, whether that means a group of dedicated people or a label, to support and believe in his/her music. But honestly speaking, with my style of music and what I do in this region, most labels are afraid to take the risk to sign a deal, which only empowers me to work even harder.
I know you are working on your album. How's that going and when is the release?
Well I am mainly focusing on the release of my EP, which is a track-by-track weekly release, focusing on singles one at a time. But 2014 will be the year where I will focus on creating one complete body of work. I might call it an album and I might not, who knows...
Any last words for Arab News?
Thank you for the support and exposure you have provided me with; I really appreciate it. Hopefully we will meet again to discuss more success stories.


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While this game means little to the Calgary Stampeders, tonight's matchup at McMahon Stadium is extremely important to Jason Maas.
The veteran quarterback can put the Hamilton debacle behind him, prove he can lead a team to victory again and show everyone he still belongs as a starting CFL quarterback.
And he can do it by taking control of a floundering Montreal Alouettes team.
In replacing Anthony Calvillo at the helm of the Montreal Alouettes, Maas is trying to take a positive approach, despite all of the negatives affecting the team during a stretch of four losses in five games.
"I feel like I have a lot to prove," said Maas, who only arrived in Montreal seven weeks ago in a trade.
"I don't rest on my laurels and what I did in the past, whether it's good or bad. I use the bad stuff as motivation to do better and usually try to forget the good stuff.
"This is a good opportunity to erase the last year and a half from my memory. This is a new start for me and I would like it to be a positive one."
The matchup is essentially meaningless for Calgary, which officially found out it will play the West semifinal in Saskatchewan Nov. 11 because the B.C. Lions beat the Tiger-Cats last night.
Calvillo left the Alouettes for the remainder of the season to be with his wife Alexia, who is battling non-Hodgkins lymphoma. The news came as a blow to the Als and leaves Maas and Marcus Brady as the QBs who will have to lead the team into the playoffs.
The Alouettes are putting their faith in Maas, who has struggled since leaving the Edmonton Eskimos following the 2005 Grey Cup season, in which he was an integral part.
Nothing went right for Maas in Hamilton, where his intense personality didn't mesh with a rebuilding team and he couldn't turn the Tiger-Cats into contenders.
The Ticats then brought Casey Printers in on Labour Day and Maas was dealt to Montreal. As an admitted negative thinker, Maas wasn't sure what his future held.
"From what I've done for the past year and a half, I didn't know if anyone would want me to come to camp next season," said Maas, who had a 5-19 record as a starter in Hamilton.
"As an athlete, that's what you think when you haven't been successful. When you don't get results, people start to question whether you can do it.
"With the injuries I had, especially to my shoulder, people were questioning that. I feel confident about my shoulder and my health, so there are no more problems with that."
He faces a Stamps club tonight trying to build some momentum heading into the post-season. Stamps head coach Tom Higgins said Maas is the perfect remedy to force his team to play hard.
"Jason doesn't play tiddleywinks or darts without making it competitive," said Higgins, who coached Maas in Edmonton. "We're relatively healthy. We'll have all guns blazing, lining up and playing the way it is supposed to be played. I hope.
"The reason I say that is because the athletes know what is at stake: Nothing."


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Sunday, February 12, 2012
E-BOOK DANGEROUS TIMES, A CRIME THRILLER by Phillip Frey
Due To Language, Sex and Violence, This Book Is For Adults Only.
DANGEROUS TIMES is a contemporary noir crime-thriller with dark humor and the pull of the unpredictable. This book is not for the squeamish. It begins as a creepy slow burner that leads to sex, violence, murder, and betrayal.
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Frank Moore is a diabolical criminal who has come up with an outrageous, malevolent plan. After a frustrating search he has finally found the key to its success. Frank has found his look-alike, a close-enough double: John Kirk. In San Pedro, auto mechanic John Kirk leads a troublesome life, common troubles that escalate to the dreadful when Frank Moore comes to town. John Kirk, hunted down and pegged for death without knowing why.
Amazon 4-star rating
Dangerous Times is a crime-thriller that is full of twist and turns and unpredictable situations. The story has murder, sex, lies, and just an all-around dark and gritty story. Dangerous Times keeps you on your toes, guessing and wondering what is going to happen next.
Dangerous Times is a crime-thriller that is full of twist and turns and unpredictable situations. The story has murder, sex, lies, and just an all-around dark and gritty story. Dangerous Times keeps you on your toes, guessing and wondering what is going to happen next.
— Internet reviewer Cassie Hoffman at cynthiashepp.wordpress.com
I really enjoyed this book. It unravels at a steady pace and as the tension intensifies so does the intricacies of the plot. As I went from one chapter to the next, I kept wondering how is this going to end? Frey has created a tense, enthralling thriller with elements of a harsh criminal underworld and yet there are moments of tenderness. With simple, clean descriptions, it's a story of 'everyday' people's fears, hatred and willingness to survive - no matter what. A highly recommended read.
— Lini Ayre at lgib-bookreviews.blogspot.com
This was a really good book full of twists and turns. It was unpredictable, a detail I enjoy when reading.
— reviewed by T. Joyner, Internet reviewer at The BookWorm
Review by: BigC on Mar. 13,
I thought that this was a very well written thriller that kept my attention throughout. I would recommend this to everyone who enjoys fast-paced thrillers.
Phillip Frey proves with Dangerous Times that he can deliver a tightly written page-turner that will leave you waiting for the sequel. Indeed, the way in which this author completes this novel promises that there will be a second story to follow up on the characters Frey has created. I hope he doesn't wait too long to write it.
– Internet reviewer Jacob Drake of Crescent Suns eBooks
– Internet reviewer Jacob Drake of Crescent Suns eBooks
I was a little skeptical when starting this book, but man was I wrong. It takes a few pages for the author to grab you, but when he does he doesn't let go until the last page. Do not miss this one.
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In this fantasy-comedy eBook, Hym and Hur are a young couple who never age and have been in love for more than a century. They also possess an array of magical abilities, two of which are either to play pranks on humankind or to perform good deeds. Enacting both at the same time is now what gets them into trouble, especially since it's the unruly character of Death they must deal with to bring their plans to fruition.
The prank Hym and Hur have come up with must first be agreed upon by Death, who happens to be a rambunctious, difficult character. Once agreed upon, the prank is set in motion. Hym and Hur soon discover Death had tricked them into a contract with dire consequences for all of us.
During their attempt to break the contract, Hym and Hur try to save the relationship of an earthbound couple, knowing they are truly meant for each other. A good deed that will bring Hym and Hur even more trouble.
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Anyone here old enough to remember the Twilight Zone? How about the early short stories of Isaac Asimov? If you are you'll get my meaning when I say reading Hym and Hur was like watching an episode of the Twilight Zone or reading one of Asimov's early stories. It has that "old time" feel to it which I find comforting and refreshing. Not many people write the way the "old masters" did and I think that's a shame.
Hym and Hur is a brief, but interesting concept that perhaps could be expanded on a bit, but still, it gets the story across in a fun way that made me feel as though I was sitting in front of the old black and white TV we had when I was a kid watching Rod Serling introduce this week's show.
Definitely worth reading.
— Internet reviewer Jacob Drake of crescentsunspublishing.com
This short story is whimsical, romantic and ethereal. Lovely read. Really put me in a good mood. I happened upon this because I read Mr. Frey's other book "Dangerous Times." He is truly adept at switching genres. I am looking forward to what he does next.
— Reviewed by Miss Kilpy on Amazon
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Jun 30, 2008 - 5:08 pm
Searching for another Mom who is taking care of her sick husband. I have wonderful friends however, fortunately for them, no one has experienced this.
Jun 30, 2008 - 6:19 pm
I'm not a Mom but I HAD SCC in my throat and beat it. Your husband can too especially with a great wife (and you sound like you are) helping out. Any questions (lots of experience in this group)?
Jun 30, 2008 - 6:35 pm
I am not a mom but a man and a husband who has had squamous cell carcinoma, a 15 hour surgery, and both chemo and rads.
As train-nut points out, if we can't help with your questions, and even if you just need a sympathetic ear (or eye in this case :)) and consider us unqualified, there are others who can certainly provide support.
Best wishes to you and your husband. I think train-nut would agree that we appreciate the demanding role of the caregiver.
Take care,
Jun 30, 2008 - 10:35 pm
I think our caregivers are truely Angels in disquise. All I had to do was work on getting better. Jane had to worry with all the other crap and put up with my whiney butt for three full months at home let alone all the time since. Heaven holds a special, extra soft and fluffy cloud for Caregivers!
Jun 30, 2008 - 10:46 pm
My husband is recovering from chemo/radiation/surgery for squamous cell at the base of the tongue. My children are in their 20's and not at home. Have you looked at the Caregivers link in Discussions and Chat section? I plan on looking there too, because this road should only be traveled with others. Please don't hesitate to put anything out there for anyone of us to try to help with. I know I have learned so much in this year and I have gotten so much in the last week from caring people who are sharing your family's experience. We probably all remember this more clearly than anything in our lives. Take care.
Jul 09, 2008 - 10:25 am
Hi Kellmare,
Jul 16, 2008 - 8:47 pm
Jul 01, 2008 - 2:48 pm
With great pleasue I say "ditto" to all the replies so far. I too had SCC in a tonsil early last year and thanks to medical technology, early detection, a great cancer-fighting team of talented medical professionals, and MOST OF ALL the love of my life (my wife), I am cancer-free and feeling great. I knew I loved my wife a lot before she became my wife 38 years ago, but after what I put her through last year...............well, she is a big part of the reason I am still here. And, for that I thank the Lord.
Please do reach out. There are a lot of historical posts here. Go back in time and you will see questions and answers that you may not have encountered yet. But, if you don't find what you are looking for post it here. You will be surrounded and immersed in caring, compassionate, experienced people. God Bless..........hang in...........JK


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DNR report: Jan. 6
Reports filed Sunday by conservation officers for the Minnesota DNR.
Dan Thomasen (Two Harbors) worked on an ongoing big game investigation as well as some snowmobile patrol. Area trails are in decent condition, but recent rains could have a negative effect on them. Thomasen worked with other officers for the BWCAW lake trout opener. The number of anglers was down compared to previous years. Enforcement action was taken for unregistered snowmobile, no trail sticker, and not having angling license in possession.
Mark Fredin (Aurora) assisted the East Range Snowmobile Club with youth snowmobile certification by teaching the law portion of the class. With the new snow, trails are in good condition. Accessing area lakes is difficult, unless you have a snowmobile, due to the snow cover. Fishing is slow.
North Shore
Mary Manning (Hovland) patrolled the North Shore and snowmobile trails. Sled owners are advised to check registrations and renew them if necessary well in advance of taking the sled out. A cold BWCA lake trout opener was also worked, and some thin spots in the ice were noted near flowages and on one larger lake. Took calls about road-kill deer and state snowmobile passes. One question came from a man curious about all the "outhouses" on lakes during his drive up the North Shore.
Darin Fagerman (Grand Marais) worked the BWCA trout opener. He checked snowmobilers and walleye anglers.
Thomas Wahlstrom (Tofte) patrolled area snowmobile trails and worked the BWCA lake trout opener. Answered questions from confused anglers about the trout opener. The weather was cold, windy, and few fishermen braved the trek.
Kipp Duncan (Duluth) continued working winter fishing enforcement on area lakes. A few days of snowmobile enforcement was also worked. Several calls were handled during the week involving deer hunting. A meeting with the county attorney's office took place during the week. A few trapping issues were also worked. Assisted with a winter fishing detail north of Grand Marais for the opener of lake trout fishing within the boundary waters.
Randy Hanzal (Duluth) spent time checking anglers, snowmobilers, and dealing with equipment issues. A few wildlife calls were fielded. Snowmobile riders are reminded to drive responsibly. The maximum speed limit on most trails is 50 mph, which may not be a safe speed on winding trails.
Water Resources Enforcement Officer Mike Scott spent time checking anglers on Duluth area lakes. Fishing was OK with crappies being the main bite. Site visits for several wetland cases were conducted with landowners. Worked on a public waters violation in the Ely area with information and phone interviews conducted with landowners as well as a developer.
Marine unit
Troy Ter Meer (Lake Superior) spent time working winter fishing on the Duluth Harbor of Lake Superior, St. Louis River, along the north shore of Lake Superior, and on several inland lakes.
Time was also spent working snowmobile enforcement on area lakes and trails. Some trapping enforcement work was also completed. Assisted with a small work detail focusing on winter trout fishing enforcement within the boundary waters north of Grand Marais.
Keith Olson (Lake Superior) checked anglers along the North Shore. Checked snowmobilers in the Duluth area. Assisted in the Floodwood area with a big game investigation.
Matt Miller (Lake Superior) checked ice anglers and snowmobilers in Lake and St Louis counties. While checking ice anglers on foot, the officer fell through a thin spot of ice into knee-deep water. Fifty yards away there were 18 inches of ice. Slush and heavy snow drifts continue to maintain uneven ice conditions. Be careful on the lakes. Registration, speed, and trail stickers continue to be overlooked by eager snowmobilers ready to hit the trails. Enforcement action taken for snowmobile and angling violations.
Ice fishing
Identification on fish shelters is still a problem. All shelters placed on the ice must display either the complete name and address, a driver's license number, or the nine-digit DNR number on the license of the owner. The information must be plainly and legibly displayed on the outside of the shelter, in letters and figures at least 2 inches high. The requirement includes ice skating warming houses and other traditional structures placed on the ice, either temporarily or overnight. More information can be found on the DNR Web site.
Anglers in portable shelters are reminded that even though they are not required to have a shelter license, they still need identification on their portable shelter.
Fish house owners are encouraged to check their houses frequently to be sure they are not freezing in.
Anglers are reminded to pack up all trash prior to leaving the lake.
Complaints have been taken regarding dogs running deer.
Suggested tips for dog owners:
- Do not allow your dog to chase big game wildlife at any time.
- Keep your dog controlled within your property boundaries.
- Report wildlife harassment to your local conservation officer.
- Respect all types of wildlife.
Any peace officer or conservation officer who observes a dog wounding, killing, or pursuing a deer in a manner that endangers the deer may kill the dog. Additionally, between Jan. 1 and July 14, any person who observes a dog doing the same can kill the dog.


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EU to step up bird flu monitoringAugust 26, 2005 in /
European Union officials meeting in Brussels Thursday called for facilitating monitoring of migratory flocks for bird flu.
"The key to this problem is early detection and rapid action," said European Commission spokesman Philip Tod.
Tod did not say how much the EU would spend on monitoring in the 25-member-states, reported the BBC.
Despite some 11,000 infected birds reported in Siberia in Russia, a general ban on keeping poultry outdoors was "not considered appropriate to the current risk of disease" from migratory birds, Tod said.
The Netherlands ordered Dutch farmers to keep all poultry indoors or in protected enclosures beginning this week. Germany is considering a similar move.
"Most of the people in Europe who do not have daily close contact with infected or diseased birds ... do not have to worry about getting this bird flu," said Dr. Arnold Bosman of the European Center for Disease Control. However, Bosman said farmers, veterinarians and poultry workers would be at risk.
Some officials are worried the disease could mutate and pass to humans creating a flu pandemic.
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"EU to step up bird flu monitoring" August 26, 2005 https://phys.org/news/2005-08-eu-bird-flu.html


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The NARS Foundation International Artist Residency Program provides national and international artists with the opportunity to produce new work while engaging with the vibrant arts community in New York City. Artists-in-residence have access to an individual studio space and various professional development programs. Residents have an opportunity to share and present their work through artist talks, workshops, and lectures and receive studio visits by prominent New York City curators, critics and gallerists. The NARS Foundation seeks applications on two levels. The first level includes emerging and mid-career artists for whom appointments as residents may make a significant impact on their careers. The second level consists of artists with established national and/or international reputations for whom a change of environment may offer refreshment and inspiration.
Online application forms must be submitted by Wednesday, October 1, 2014 before midnight. Please note that there are separate applications for artists living in the US and artists living abroad. Please read the guidelines completely prior to beginning your application. A non-refundable application fee of $35 (US) is required with each submission.
Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Costs & Support: US-Based artists are eligible for Full and Partial Fellowships. US-Based artists who receive the Partial Fellowship are responsible for a program fee of $2,100 which can be broken down into monthly payment installments. The Full Fellowship covers the entire cost of the residency program. International artists are responsible for a program fee of $5,000 for three months and $10, 000 for six months.
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Sundance Channel and Entertainment Weekly announce THE WRITERS' ROOM
Ever Wonder How Good TV Becomes Outstanding?
Sundance Channel And Entertainment Weekly Will Show You.
Pasadena, CA – January 5, 2013 –Sundance Channel announced the greenlight of new original non-fiction series THE WRITERS' ROOM. Presented by Sundance Channel and Entertainment Weekly, the six episode half-hour series will take viewers where they have never been before—inside the writers' rooms of the television shows that are defining pop culture today. The announcement was made today by Sarah Barnett, Sundance Channel General Manager. The series is slated to premiere during the second half of 2013.
"We know that much of today's best entertainment is on television, but Sundance Channel and Entertainment Weekly want to know—who, what, when, where and why?!" stated Sarah Barnett. "Social media has given us a lot of information about what our audience is craving— and we are listening. They want insider knowledge and a deeper perspective– this show will deliver that."
"Television is today's most exciting medium, and writers are its heart and soul," said Jess Cagle, the editor of Entertainment Weekly. "We're looking forward to giving the Sundance Channel viewers and the EW audience an all-access pass to see how these brilliant minds create great characters and addictive stories."
THE WRITERS' ROOM will spotlight an array of scripted television shows– from today's pioneering cable dramas to the most critically acclaimed and popular network sitcoms. A magnetic series for passionate TV fans and pop culture enthusiasts, the roundtable talk show format will delve deep into the world of TV's creative masterminds, fearlessly challenging them to divulge the inside scoop on their greatest choices, toughest decisions and biggest mistakes.
RelativityREAL will produce the series with Tom Forman serving as Executive Producer, and Marco Bresaz will executive produce for Sundance Channel.
"We're television producers ourselves, so we couldn't be more excited to finally show viewers how some of the best shows on TV get made. And trust us, we're going to show all of it: the good, the funny, and the sometimes messy process that is television," said Tom Forman, CEO, RelativityREAL.
Today's news underscores the network's commitment to original unscripted programming. Hit docu-series PUSH GIRLS will be returning for a second season, THE MORTIFIED SESSIONS, also produced by RelativityREAL, was recently renewed for a second season, and five new series were put into development, each exploring aspects of our contemporary culture in fresh and relevant ways, all with extraordinary characters compelled to follow their own path. The unscripted projects build on Sundance Channel's overall programming slate which includes the network's first wholly owned scripted drama series RECTIFY, and the Jane Campion mini-series TOP OF THE LAKE.


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I decided to write this after reading a few people giving the Trolls credit for having a strong case against the people who have actually infringed. Regardless if you believe the offender should pay an outrageous settlement amount, their case is not strong. I want everyone to know what the Trolls already understand – They have a very weak case unless you give them some sort of evidence to help them.
The truth of the matter is copyright infringement of various digital media happens day in and day out. Some of the infringed material is pornography and is downloaded/shared via BitTorrent. Some revenue is lost to the content owners, but I cannot give you any valid amounts. Movie and music owners/providers will claim large sums of revenue and taxes are lost to piracy and America is suffering economic damages as a result. Drama Queens.
The same old claims were made when the VCR became easily available to the general public decades ago. "I say to you that the VCR is to the American film producer and the American public as the Boston strangler is to the woman home alone." – Testimony of Jack Valenti, President, MPAA, 1982. Of course the predictions didn't come to pass – just like the recent end of the world claims. Gloom and doom are the standard cry these bozos make when they are unable to think of a way to adapt to new situations and changes in public views. The content owners who do well are the ones who have a product the masses want and they make it easy to obtain at a reasonable price. Now even during the best of economic times, infringement is always going to occur.
Some of the content owners and their Trolls like to claim each act of infringement is a lost sale to them. This is a ridiculous claim, as many people would not pay for a particular movie and would only download it for free. I'm not saying the act of infringement isn't wrong, just "that it is going to happen." One thing I do tell people is that if they are doing it, to stop. Now I don't think that a person who personally infringes should be paying out thousands of dollars. If these movies were worth so much money, why are they only charging $20-40 a month for access to ALL the content on their sites??? The Copyright Law was not written to address the issue of personal BitTorrent infringement (non-commercial). The Copyright Trolls and content owners are abusing it (the Statutory Damages aspect) to generate fear and revenue on a repeatable basis.
So how many Doe defendants in a mass case are the actual infringers? Hard to tell – so many variables. To make it simple I will say 50% of the Doe defendants are the actual copyright infringer – no basis of fact in choosing 50%. To make a claim that 100% of the ISP subscribers are the infringers is stupid and CANNOT be backed up by any facts. Hell, my 50% claim holds more logic then theirs. The Trolls knows that if they admit weakness in their evidence, it opens a door in that an infringer can escape through. So they go the route of claiming all are guilty and never have to prove it when the cases are judged on their merits.
Another truth is the Copyright Troll is going to have a hard time proving their cases, even with a guilty person. Why??? I'm glad you asked. The scenario I will lay out is just one possible, but you will see how it applies to other ones. This is not a suggested course of action, just want to show some of the obstacles the Troll will have to overcome if things don't go easy and the Doe agrees to settle.
Details for this fictional case
- The ISP subscriber did download/share the copyright protected movie – AKA: Spank Mom 12, via BT, on 1 April 2011.
- The Doe network set-up is 1) cable modem, 2) WiFi Firewall/Router (WFR), 3) four computers in the residence, & 4) one guest used the Internet connection on that date.
- The Doe receives the ISP subpoena on 15 Jul 11. The Copyright Troll obtained the ISP subscriber information on 15 Aug 11 (via a subpoena in a mass-Doe case) and sends the Doe a settlement demand letter on 15 Sep 11.
- The Doe does not reside in the jurisdiction of the court for the mass-Doe case, ignores the settlement demand, and does not hire an attorney.
- The Copyright Troll dismisses the mass-Doe case (1 Mar 12) and on 1 May 12, files a single "John Doe" case against the ISP subscriber in the correct jurisdiction.
- The Copyright Troll sends the Doe a new settlement demand letter which is promptly ignored.
- On 1 Jun 12, the Copyright Troll amends the complaint and names the ISP subscriber as the defendant. A summons soon follows and the defendant answers the complaint via an attorney with a flat denial of wrongdoing. Note: the defendant only tells the attorney that he didn't do it.
Now at this point the Copyright Troll has no real idea if the defendant is the actual infringer. Even if their belief is more along the lines of a 85% guilty/15% innocent ratio, it is still a crap shoot. The odds look good up front, but they don't take into account the other factors.
Is the system that downloaded/shared the copyright protected movie still on the network after more than a year? Has it been replaced with a new one? Can they show that a system was removed from the network? Unlikely. Was the old one sold on Craigslist, donated to Goodwill, or simply thrown away? If it is no longer in the residence or on the network, the direct forensic evidence is gone. As the WFR logs for 1 Apr 11, are long gone, there is no way to determine what systems were assigned internal IP addresses at the time of infringement.
Even if the offending system is still on the network, there could have been a hard drive failure. A new hard drive and operating system could have been installed and the MAC address is still going to be the same. A computer savvy individual could easily reload an operating system with a date prior to the infringement. Or how about this? The defendant uses VMware (a virtual computer) run on his physical system to conduct his BT activity. Unless the virtual system is up and running, it will only appear to be file – all the evidence is contained within and password protected.
The system could have also been cleaned (wiped) of any instances of BT, torrent files, movies, and Web searches for Torrents. Since the defendant was notified of the ISP subpoena (15 Jul 11), there has been plenty of time (11+ months) to wipe any and all evidence. Note: having some sort of file deletion program is NOT indicative of guilt – don't believe the hype. Now there is a chance some remnant of evidence could be found during forensic analysis, but is can be easily countered. I would assume anyone who is accused of such activity would conduct Internet searches for the case and movie involved. Researching these cases can easily bring up the Plaintiff, movie title, torrent files, and various tube clips.
As this scenario is only dealing with a guilty party, I haven't even addressed things like Open WiFi, but it could easily be used to claim innocence. My point in all of this is to show you just how hard it can be for the Troll to actually prove their case in civil court. That is even with a "Preponderance of Evidence," standard, which is less than in criminal cases (Reasonable Doubt standard). This is exactly why (to date), there have been NO porn copyright troll cases judged on their merits. The only thing we have seen is a limited number of default judgments against defendants who fails to respond, an unknown number of settlement paid to the Trolls (dismissed with prejudice), a few settlements paid to defendant who counter-sue, and dismissal of cases for many who do not give into the Trolls.
So how do you like those odds now? Even with a guilty person, it isn't always a slam dunk. These odds are the reason the Troll wants you to talk to him or even hire an attorney to negotiate for you. I back this up with the history of these types of cases. The PA Bellwether case is going to force the Trolls into expending time and money to try to find some real evidence, as well as exposing the faults inherent to their technical monitoring set-up.
So when the Troll calls and try tell you how strong their evidence is, just greet him warmly, give him the Richard Pryor Response (RPR), hang up, and laugh your ass off.
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Bill, was your John Henry Mitchell married to an Elizabeth Guillam by any
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Hi, Lolene..How do we relate? I didn't know that women could test for DNA as
males can. I go back to a Henry Mitchell, who came to ths country from
Scotland some time in the 1600's. My best connection is to John Henry
Mitchell, who was born in Dinwiddie Co., Va about 1770. His son was Thomas
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Does this link up? Regards, Bill
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I hope that I might be the one if my test ever comes back, due this Friday.
I'd love to find a researcher like you who would work with me. My husband
has matches who don't reply. I can't see it! Why do the test and not answer?
Or worse yet. not have a gedcom and names, all of which are available on
your personal page as you know. One did reply, but her gedcom was all on
paper, not in her computer.Slows the process and doesn't give equal footing
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Since there's not much "sloping" talk these days, I thought I'd add a 'flying' entry for your enjoyment. My apologies to all you cat lovers
Well, I know PMT had TIO in mind when he decided to post the feline quadracopter. I suspect, however, that since he doesn't mind my two cats too much, he has reserved the macabre flying kitty idea for his neighbor's cats.
On a real flying note, TODAY would have been the day to be at TT. A full west wind almost all day, but too many other details to attend to at home. I did get down there yesterday, and about 2:30 P.M., it was as if God turned the switch on: a solid west wind with huge air and the Tobacco Root Mountains as a backdrop. Even though I was alone, I had a fantastic time screaming the Ninja all over the place: up close and far away. A great time. The wind then switched from the northwest (an even better slope), but the threat of lightning and hail forced me to chicken out and head for home.
Sorry you couldn't make it, 69M. I'll be in Washington for the next week and in North Dakota after that with PMT (trying once again to hit the FF famous Williston slope). Hope all is well.
Carry In - Carry Out
To all my slope flying friends.....
My brother (TIO) and I had an 'angering' experience yesterday upon our visit to Table Top to meet some friends for some flying. As we were driving parallel to TT on the road that leads to the road going up, TIO and I noticed several items reflecting the sun on the north side of the hill near the top. We weren't sure what it was, but when we reached the top, we drove immediately to that location. Upon looking over the edge down the hill we discovered that someone had unloaded nearly a pickup load of garbage over the side....a variety items including several household garbage items and several pieces from some kind of a particle-board cabinet. Bottom line....TIO and I were both grieved and angered that anyone would do that kind of dirty work on someone else's property. In an effort to make it good for all who use that area, and hopefully gain favor with the land owner, we have made a point of picking up other people's beer bottles and cans, and MacDonalds food bags, and various other garbage left behind and hauling it out. Well, to make a short story longer, we loaded up every bit of that garbage in TIO's pickup and hauled it out.
Now, here's the kicker. While we were loading the garbage into TIO's pickup, another individual drove up in his pickup, (I believe an appointment from on high), and asked what we were doing. We explained that we had been flying our sailplanes off TT for years and have always tried to pickup garbage and haul it out each time there, but today was the first time we found an entire dump. Well...........it turned out that this guy was thee landowner, and he was also upset that someone had dumped their garbage, BUT he was also very grateful that we were picking it up and hauling it out. After a very cordial and friendly discussion about a lot of things, (including his interest in our sailplanes), we asked and received verbal permission to continue flying at TT, (in his words), "especially since we had been, and were picking up the garbage."
On a 'flying' note, the winds were mostly out of the south, which is the worst direction for TT, but we still got a lot of flying in. About 1/2 an hour after our two friends left, the wind totally did a 180 and started coming out of the N/NE. So, TIO and I made a mad dash to the other side and got in some great flying before the sun set.
As I close this lengthy entry, let me ask each one of you who happens to find yourself on Table Top, or any other flying site for that matter, PLEASE make an effort to pack out any garbage you may find laying around. It can only help our sport and add to it's lasting enjoyment.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!!!!! I too enjoy flying there immensely. I would have done the same had I been there, but a huge thank you to you being there and doing what was a most kind gesture and securing this grand place for all of us to continue flying.
My dad instilled in me as a young kid while camping "the only thing you leave behind is your footprints" Words I wish everyone would live by and I am thankful to those that do.
Too bad you couldn't find an address in that trash and turn them in.
Thank you!
P.S. this is the very reason I carry trash bags in my truck.
I'm sitting here in the lobby of a hotel in Seattle (getting ready to head to my neice's college graduation) and thought I'd check the forum.
We actually did find a name in the trash, and when I return next week, I plan to contact the land owner and give him that name along with photographs I took of the garbage lying on the hillside. Perhaps he can follow up with it. At the very minimum, maybe he can convince this person of the folly of such a deed. Seems the cost of driving all the way to TT would be more than a trip to the local landfill. Go figure.
Hmmmmm... it's cloudy and dripping rain out now. Looking forward to getting this I-5 experience over.
Hope this finds you all well.
Williston Bound
A few years ago now, my brother TIO and I took a trip to Williston, ND, (not for oil work), but specifically to slope soar at our youngest brother's (Freedom Flyer's) old sloping haunt. The location and layout was perfect, but the entire time we were there, the wind blew 180 OPPOSITE of what we needed, thus basically making for a wasted trip Well, TIO and I are going to bite the bullet and try it again, leaving this Saturday morning (6/16/12). We hope to return in four days and bring back a much better report and lots of pictures this time. Will update soon.
P.S. - Pray for me......I'm leaving on my 39th Anniversary!!! (My wife HAS repeatedly stated that she's just fine with this.......providing we can go on a cruise next year for our 40th )
Safe Return
Greetings All,
My brother TIO and I returned yesterday from our Slope Soaring adventure to Williston, ND. There were several reasons for making this trip, but the primary one was to fly on a slope that our youngest brother Freedom Flyer flew regularly several years ago. (One of the things you'll see in the pictures is the result of some major flooding last year. If you compare the previous entry pictures to the ones attached, you'll see how the flooding killed a LOT of the greenery on the Missouri River below the bluffs we were flying.)
This time out, the wind did not disappoint, and we got our sloping taste buds satisfied. (I will also say that we returned to Montana with a deeper appreciation for our flying at Table Top.) Our time in Williston brought to pass several events, such as my Coyote snapping off half a wing on a fast and furious dive and banking turn, the need for an ice-pack on my leg due to an unintentional wacking into the side of my leg, and other incidents that I won't post here Unfortunately, we had our trip cut a day short because of a huge storm that came through and dumped well over an inch of rain in a very short time. Consequently, we left Williston and drove south to Grassy Butte, ND to spend the evening with Freedom Flyer who is currently working there. An early morning departure got us home in the early afternoon, and now I'm trying to catch up and rest at the same time. Hope you enjoy the attached pix.
Yes, mea maxima culpa. The Ninja is agile in the air and on the ground. I later clarified to PMT the warning "Heads!" means "all body parts." (Was trying to land quickly after sudden loss of lift near rim.)
Was great to fly my Freedom on the same hill FF flew his Freedom, especially fun because of his Top Gun Freedom video in the mid-80's.
Hope to fill you in on more later.
To my fellow RC Slope addicts,
Of all the RC slope soaring planes I own and fly, the cheapest made, most often wrecked, and held together by the most epoxy, is also by far my most favorite. I have referred to it often on this forum as my Coyote. I bought it several years ago as an ARF, and have flown it more than any other glider I own. I was flying it on my trip to Williston in a reasonably strong wind, when in the middle of a high speed dive into a high CF upward banking turn, the right wing literally snapped off.
After rescuing it from the cliffs above the Missouri River, I intended to salvage the radio gear, break the rest of it over my knee, and then bury it with fond memories. Well, to make a long story short, my brother TIO would have none of that kind of thinking, so he took the pieces of epoxy home with him. This evening he returned it to me looking nicer and in better shape than when I first assembled it as an ARF. WOW!!! Now, I can hardly wait to give it another maiden voyage at Table Top. Enjoy the attached super bright pictures!!
Thank you TIO! Now I can fly as crazy as I want with my other gliders knowing that I have you "waiting in the wings" - no pun intended.
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Still can't help chuckling when I think of "breaking the rest of it over my knee." PMT will have to share that story with you when we're at TT some time in the future.
"pieces of epoxy"--Well, it certainly had its share of epoxy, but much of the excess has been removed. Rearranging of radio gear and removing some weight from the empennage made the Coyote about two ounces lighter.
I think the new carbon fiber spar reinforcement will be the only item needed to "wait in the wings." Glad I could help.
Oh, posts #1086 and #1112 on this forum show the Coyote in its previous rendition.
I'm currently reworking the wing wiring on my Ridge Runner. The D-sub connector continuity was intermittent at Williston (and may have been responsible for the near crash that 69M witnessed a few weeks back at TT). Assembly will be a few seconds longer, but connectivity will be solid.
Then it will be a minor repair to the Gentle Lady. Somehow, I tend to try flying it on the wrong TX model, and Williston didn't help me at all. Then today, I knocked my striping tool off the pegboard onto the wing center section. If it isn't pilot incompetence, it's clumsy hangar rash!
Well, gotta run. Mom's friend Margo just sat down next to me at the library, so I'll need to chat with her for a moment.
Always better than I deserve,
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Got a phone call last night from a friend who encountered some difficulty when leaving TT yesterday. Can't give any details, but I've got to make some calls to make sure flying there is still allowed. Might be a good idea to postpone any planned trips there until we can sort this out. Would be sad to lose access to this great place.
Will try to keep you posted. PM or call me if you need to.
Let me know if there is anything I can do to help. This would really make me sad.
Table Top Restrictions
I spent the better part of Saturday late afternoon/evening driving and tracking down the landowners at TT to try to sort out recent access complications.
I also researched Gallatin County GIS/Clerk and Recorder site to determine how much state and BLM land on which TT may lie. Turns out that the BLM land is to the east, and the state land is just to the west. So it appears all of the slopes we've flown are, indeed, on private land. My sister-in-law works at the Clerk and Recorder's office, so I'll be consulting with her as well.)
You can PM or call me for full details, but in short, here's the story:
The good news? After a half-hour discussion with the landowners, the bottom line is this: I was able to procur permission (with conditions).
The bad news? The permission in written form is for the three brothers and a guest or two--in carpool fashion. It would restrict the number of vehicles allowed to one (maybe two), thus ending any big gathering where folks can just arrive and leave in their own vehicles at anytime.
We'll continue trying to improve relations with the landowners. In the meantime, we'll also continue to look for other slopes as well.
As always, Better Than I Deserve,
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I'll leave the salads, pizzas and pastas to another day because when you come to a place like this, why bother? The main dishes are the way to go, and with 10 distinctive entres, there's bound to be something to pique your interest—like the seafood. The barbecued salmon comes with grilled red onions (an interesting choice that completely works) and a ginger-infused rice. The very peppery ahi tuna is topped with a tasty tomato chutney with Chinese cabbage (think funky slaw) and the same ginger rice on the side. Both hit the bull's-eye.
But me, I go for the big meat dishes, whether it be one of the three thick steaks—the New York steak features an alluring homemade steak sauce and melt-in-your-mouth onion rings—or the chunky meatloaf topped with a coarse beer-mustard gravy that tastes a lot better than it sounds. All of these come with a massive dollop of mashed potatoes shot through with a nasal-clearing measure of garlic.
The best is the pork chop, a ridiculously thick, roasted cut that approaches perfection. The slightly fatty chop is perfectly juicy and topped with a creamy Gorgonzola gravy, which adds a nice sharp flavor to each bite. Topping out this pseudo-Teutonic feast is a side dish of sweet, braised red cabbage.
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Of course, with all this good food comes beer. Gordon Biersch's four standard brews follow a German purity law called Reinheitsgebot, which ensures clean, direct flavors free of detritus. Hey, the Germans have been doing it this way for almost 600 years, so who's to complain? The best of a strong lot is the intense blonde bock, which, despite the Barbie-sounding name, is a dark, smooth brew with a rich, malty flavor. Another popular one rarely found in brewpubs is the mrzen, a mild auburn lager that has been the staple of Oktoberfest for centuries. I've come to like these beers so much that I go out of my way to find them in the more upscale liquor stores.
These beers go great with the famous garlic fries, which I like best served with their basic burger. Like I've said, these fries are exceptional, but heed this warning—order them on a date, and you'll go home lonely. A foul metamorphosis occurs soon after ingesting them, a garlic funk oozing from every pore and rendering even the curiously strongest breath mint impotent.
Perhaps these garlic fries are a key reason the Giants have one of the best home records in baseball. If the wind is blowing right, the corrosive fumes emitted by 40,000 garlic-nibbling fans could wipe out any visiting team.
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Applying stochastic dominance rules with borrowing and lending at the risk‐free interest rate, we derive upper and lower values for an option price for all unconstrained utility functions and alternatively for concave utility functions. The derivation of these bounds is quite general and fits any kind of stock price distribution as long as it is characterized by a "nonnegative beta."
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While I provided a basic overview of this model, I did not provide much in the way of references. I did, however, mention a book at the end.
The book is Placing Health by Tim Blackman. A link to the Google Books peek into the book is here.
Blackman's basic goal is to explain and demonstrate (through empirical inquiry) how complexity science improves our understanding of the role communities play in the health of people. Specifically, it explores how communities function as complex systems and the role these complex systems play in the lives of people, particularly in terms of spatial inequality.
Rather than review the book here, I will list several reviews for you to read. I will, however, make one point. Toward the end of the book, Blackman points to one of the explicit ways that a complex systems viewpoint changes how one approaches improving community health. While the community-as-context model is a major step forward, it is, nonetheless, a top-down model. This means that is treats the citizens of a community as objects of treatment. This leads to top-heavy, public health--the kind that does NOT involve people in their own health improvement. The community-as-complex-system model, however, is entirely different. Because it takes a bottom-up approach, it begins, by definition, with an interactive (relational) view of people and their communities, looking at how both effect the other. As such, it follows an action research protocol--people need to be involved in the improvement of their health care and their communities, which in turn, impacts of health of these people.
Okay, I will stop there. I think the book is fantastic and needs to be read by anyone serious about community or public health.
Here are some reviews to read
Review 1. International Journal of Integrated Care
2. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
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