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Tuesday evening Jon was gone for a work thing, and I can tell you this now because he's back so don't get any ideas about coming over to my house and trying to kill me. I'm always careful not to mention that I'm home alone in internet public because it just seems like a prudent precaution, but then my brain gets carried away and takes it to an extreme level of paranoia.
I just tweeted that I was having dinner. Should I have said WE were having dinner? NOW THEY ALL KNOW MY SECRET. That's how I sometimes find myself in the dark crouched behind the door with a five iron after one too many tweets about donuts, because "donuts" is code for "loneliness."
At some point after 11:30 I looked around in a haze and realized that I had fallen asleep on the couch basking in the warm irradiated glow of the netflix home screen. I stumbled to the bathroom, rubbed my face with a manky towel, and then walked back into the living room. I poked Harlan in the side and said, "Get up. Get up. Get up. Get up. Get up," for the next ten minutes before I was finally able to usher both dogs into the other room to put them into their houses for the night, which is a wholesomely disguised way of saying CANINE JAILS. If you break into the work bench cabinets and eat all the steel wool I get to put you in jail because you're an idiot. That's how math works.
I briefly considered letting Bang stay out and sleep with me to ease my raging paranoia about demonic rapist attack but she always tries to fart on my pillow and then gets up in the middle of the night and gets stuck underneath the bed. It's the opposite of reassuring to suddenly be awoken by bumping and tapping from directly underneath your mattress followed by ominous heavy breathing and a muffled mhhrrrrr-ing sound.
Mhhrrrrrrr... taptaptap bump. HUFF HUFF. Mmmmhhhrrrr... snort snort tap. [bed shakes]
I turned the lights out and ran up the stairs in the pitch-black velvet night like something was chasing me, because when you're in the dark, alone, something is always chasing you, but I'm sure you know that because you're not stupid, probably, or you haven't watched The Ring enough times.
I screeched to a halt at the top of the stairs and glanced over my shoulder towards the direction of Jude's room. Opening the door to our room is tricky because one of the LOUDEST damn doors I've ever encountered, especially in the summer heat. It sticks at the edges, so you have to hold your breath and throw your shoulder into it to break the seal. The sound that accompanies all the air rushing out echos through the caverns of space and time. It also wakes up ghosts. Then ghosts are all, "GODDAMNIT, I WAS SLEEPING. CAN'T YOU JUST CLIMB IN THROUGH THE CLOSET?"
Since I have no idea how to operate my own alarm clock I set a reminder on my phone and started taking out my contact lenses. I had just plopped one little flopper down into the case when I started hearing thumping on the stairs. "Oh Jamie, you're so weirdly afraid of everything when you're alone in the house. Ha ha. Ha." I set my contact case down on the bed and sat perfectly motionless, now only able to see out of one eye. More mysterious thumping that I was almost positive I wasn't imagining inside my crazybrain. "It's the neighbors. New, annoying, horrible neighbors. Right? Right. You just need to–" The door opened with a monstrous CRACK slowly creaking open to reveal a half a foot of absolutely blackness and a shadowed nebulous shape emerging out of the darkness towards me. I screamed so loudly the windows shook.
I sat frozen on the edge of the bed with one eye closed. Somewhere I imagined the ticking of a clock slicing through the skull-crushing silence.
"...........H.... H-H-Harlan?"
(Little pattering stairs sounds.)
I pulled the door fully open and caught Harlan halfway down the steps with his head down. His eyes darted up at me and said, "Aww mom, I just wanted to visit you. Why you yell so loud? Meaty hamburgers now, yes?" Wrestling openly on the ropes with the tightness in my chest I walked him back down to his cage and locked the door. Again. I can only assume that either I didn't lock the door firmly enough the first time or a burglar let him out to cause mass hysteria while they hid in the opposite corner of the house to wait for me to go back to bed AND THEN KILL ME. MY CHILD WILL BE MOTHERLESS.
I walked back upstairs pumped up on Hulkdrenaline, laid down in my clothes with the lights on, and stared at the wall with my one seeing eye for the next two hours.
I finally fell asleep at some point, but was woken 30 seconds later by my telephone ringing. It was Jon.
"Mrpp. Zuhhp, hey. What's up?"
"I'm coming home. We found a bedbug in our hotel room."


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Posted by José Luis Vilson on Thursday, 01/02/2014
Ariel Sacks postulated about the coming reign of Chancellor Carmen Fariña and NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio here:
My education policy wish for 2014 is that Farina and De Blasio deliver on their promise of a progressive agenda, greatly reducing the emphasis on testing and punishment and working to create conditions that bring the joy of learning (and teaching) back to NYC schools. It's way past time, and it CAN be done, and I am so excited to be a teacher in this city right now. I hope that not only are we not disappointed, but that we can set a better example for urban public school districts around the country than we have over the last 12 years.
Of course, I agree, and yet we see people who, even after 12 years of trying, still think we need to "stick with it." NYC demanded a change, and Bill de Blasio represented that change for us. We preferred someone who was beholden to the people on the lower rungs of society and not "everybody," which is often a code word for "people with the most financial benefit."
Thus, Fariña's appointment as a former teacher, principal, and DOE leader speaks volumes symbolically about the direction he wants to take our education system. It's important that our school system find a way to keep their heads up high because so many adults are trying their absolute best to educate the kids in front of them. Yet, the tenor in NYC is how teaching as a profession doesn't have a value if teachers can't be evaluated and dignified by the numbers they produce.
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I recently watched quilt in a day show that showed Eleanor making what she called a crib quilt.
I had it on my DVR and somehow it got deleted... my question is does anyone know where i can find the intructions for the specific design of crib quilt she was making? this was from approx. 2 weeks ago on saturday morning. Thank you any info would be so great.
she started with 8 rows and then sewed 1 and 2 together , 3 and 4 together, 5 and 6 together, 7 and 8 together and then she made them into rings and then snipped the first ring off at the seam, and then she cut the next ring but at the second square in half and then when she laid it down on the table she continued cutting the remaining rings at the next square and then moved it another half of square and laid it out and so on and so on... ( i hope this makes sense and someone can help me figure out what this pattern is called and where i can find the exact measurements and instructions).
thanks for your help
p.s. i am still very new to quilting so I can't use the correct lingo yet.. lol thx again for any help


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Welcome to the second instalment in our Top Five Most Common SEO Issues as Seen by Receptional in 2011.
For anyone who missed yesterday's blog, the premise of this countdown is to highlight common SEO problems – the issues we see time and time again on the vast majority of websites.
Number five in our list was XML Sitemaps, an issue that sparked some debate on the blog. For now, it's onwards and upwards to number four.
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Number four in our chart, and this one shouldn't be contentious…
Content is of course one of the most important aspects of on-page SEO. Get it right, and you'll be well on your way to a successful website. Get it wrong however, and the consequences can be disastrous.
The mantra 'content is king' has become somewhat overused, but it can't be denied that unique, high quality content is paramount to being successful in organic search.
We've seen all manner of website content issues over the year.
Low quality, boring content
Search engine algorithms are continually evolving and getting better at evaluating the value of content on a page. This fact, coupled with the overriding importance placed on content can drive webmasters to write something, anything to stick on a page.
Of course types of content and tone will vary from site to site, but overall text should be engaging, relevant to users and should speak to them in their language. On e-commerce sites, never forget the WIIFM (what's in it for me) and be sure to mention the benefits of any products or services. Simple stuff we've all heard before, but still an extremely common symptom of having little regard for SEO and users when writing content.
Poor keyword targeting/keyword stuffing
The days of black hat techniques like simply repeating a keyword throughout a piece of content are long gone. Strategic use of keywords within content is paramount to the success of a website within the organic search rankings. Various techniques are now required to successfully target a set of keywords which involves the use of backlinks, anchor text, headings, co-occurrence and synonyms to name a few.
Content needs to be natural, useful and informative to the user, which will innately appear favourably to search spiders. Text should never be written solely for search engines without consideration for users, as this will appear spammy and have a negative impact on conversions. We know that Google has dedicated teams of people who will review websites manually and flag those that appear to be 'gaming' the search engines as low quality/breaking Google's guidelines. Black hat techniques such as keyword stuffing and repetition therefore pose a very real risk of content quality penalties being imposed, as many sites experienced earlier this year following the Google Panda algorithmic update.
There can be a tendency, once quality, keyword orientated text has been created, to just copy the content and paste onto many different pages across the site. There are many ways to evaluate content value, but the most simplistic is whether or not it improves the user experience or quality of a particular page. Having the same text on many different pages does not stand up to this. How can it, unless you have a site consisting of identical duplications of one page.
Blatant text duplication, as with keyword stuffing, can be considered an outdated technique that at the very least will erode confidence and dissuade people from using the site, and at the worst lead to penalties being enforced.
Lack of content
The final common content issue we've seen is the opposite of the points above, a severe lack of content. Most often seen on e-commerce sites, where webmasters merely present product lists with little accompanying text. This missed opportunity to use relevant keywords in copy is a criminal oversight.
Others have attempted to generate unique and relevant content through the use of blogs and news articles, but have failed to keep them updated regularly. This can be seen as a negative confidence signal to users and decrease the chance of and customer interaction.
I'm sure you'll have thoughts on content, especially in this increasingly social age, so please leave any comments below. Number three in The Top Five Most Common SEO Issues as Seen by Receptional in 2011 will be on its way tomorrow.


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Ujjain, Dec 18 (IANS) A four-year-old child fell into a 100-feet deep borewell while playing in a field on Friday morning and excavators were pressed into service to rescue her in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district.
The incident occurred as a labourer Mahesh Rajput along with his wife and child was working in the field. Suddenly, his son fell into an open borewell.
An official told IANS that the child was stuck at a depth of 28 feet and there was some movement of his body. JCB and Pokland machines were being used to bring the child out safely.


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i had to go pick up dog food the other night because nico has been eating bang's puppy food for a few days now and it was about time i actually went to the store. i love the pet supplies plus store we go to because they have all the super premium dog foods that other places just don't carry. really the only down side of going there is that the "staff" (if you can call them that) consists of 16 year old high schoolers. and i give them props for actually having a job, you go kids! don't be lazy! but the store's policy is supposed to be that they help you carry all this dog food around.
well this has never happened since the beginning. in fact i always took a certain amount of pleasure in stomping to the very back shelf of the store, picking up our 40 lb bag (or 2 bags, recently) of dog food and carrying them up to the checkout myself. no, i don't need help carrying this to my car 5 feet out the door considering i already carried it 50 feet to the register. but thanks, really.
but now i'm not supposed to carry heavy things and i've been experiencing some pretty horrendous back pain. so when i went in to get the dog food i had a dilemma- do i make them go carry it, and how? i don't look pregnant so it's not a very useful excuse at this point. jon says yes, just stand at the counter and make them go fetch all the things i need. but this time, i just went and carried it myself. it's just too awkward. maybe next time. now i'm going to go eat my third nutri grain bar in a row because i am all woozy and have the shakes for some reason and i might pass out. ta!
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you shouldn't carry heavy crap!...you dork-face!! Use your "pass" even if you're not rockin' the magic belly yet ;)
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Drew Struzan and Tim Bradstreet created Comic-Con posters for the previous seasons of The Walking Dead and AMC just revealed the new poster for Season 3:
"Greg Capullo, the renowned Image Comics artist known for his work on Spawn, has now turned his attention to another kind of undead creature -- as evidenced by his limited-edition The Walking Dead Season 3 poster created for San Diego Comic-Con 2012. The poster depicts one of the show's zombies standing in front of a prison -- a major set-piece of Season 3."
If you're headed to SDCC, you'll be able to pick one of these up for yourself. If you're lucky, you may even be able to get the cast of the TV show to autograph it. For more details on The Walking Dead Season 3 panel and our recent coverage, check out the following articles:
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WHAT: The cast and producers of AMC's breakout hit series "The Walking Dead" and "Breaking Bad" will participate in hour-long panels at this year's Comic-Con in San Diego, CA. Moderated by "Talking Dead" host Chris Hardwick, "The Walking Dead" panelists will discuss what fans can expect in the highly anticipated third season, which debuts in October. The "Breaking Bad" panel, moderated by TV Guide's Mike Schneider, will cover the series' success to date and preview its final season which kicks off Sunday, July 15 at 10pm. In addition, Kevin Smith will discuss the new season of his unscripted series "Comic Book Men," for which he serves as executive producer, during his annual Comic-Con panel.
WHO: "The Walking Dead" panelists include: Andrew Lincoln, Sarah Wayne Callies, Laurie Holden, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Danai Gurira, David Morrissey, Executive Producer and Showrunner Glen Mazzara, Executive Producer Gale Anne Hurd, Executive Producer Robert Kirkman and Co-Executive Producer and Special Effects Make-up Supervisor Greg Nicotero.
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AUSTIN -- The lesson of the day for Texas' passing game?
One you might've already known: Jaxon Shipley is still the Longhorns' most consistent passer.
The question of the day that emerged from Texas' two-hour Orange-White spring game on Sunday is another familiar one, one that can't be answered now but absolutely must be solved this fall.
Will Texas be capable of winning a game through the air if the run game is slowed down?
Mack Brown is adamant he already knows the answer.
"Yes. Yes," he said. "Because we're going to be really good at the running game. If they're going to stop it, they're going to have to put some extra folks up there and it's going to leave people open."
It's a smart answer, a precise answer. Brown knows his quarterbacks will have opportunities. Whether they will take advantage of them remains to be seen, especially after rather pedestrian performances in the spring game.
David Ash completed five of his six passes for 83 yards, threw a touchdown to Shipley and scrambled for a 1-yard score. He showed promise in his efficient operation of the offense and effective scrambling. Still, he was once again only asked to be a game manager.
"We didn't want to show all our cards right now when it doesn't count," Ash said.
Case McCoy slung it around much more -- for better and for worse. He led all passers with 139 yards on 9-of-15 passing. He also threw two picks and nearly a third.
And Shipley? All he did was throw another touchdown pass, this one a 54-yard lob to D.J. Grant in the second quarter.
Though spring game stats don't count for much, Shipley has now thrown for scores on four of his five career passing attempts.
"Jeez. Might need to put him back there and throw it a few more times," McCoy said. "He's good."
Brown seems certain he has two good quarterbacks. So certain, in fact, that he's already lowering his expectations for Connor Brewer's freshman season.
"If you can, you'd like to redshirt Connor," Brown said. "That gives him a chance to grow up. You'd like to have your freshman redshirt if you can, and we told Connor that during the recruiting process."
Brewer was solid and steady in his Longhorns debut at 4-of-7 passing for 63 yards and a touchdown, though he did so against Texas' third-team defense. Brown's willingness to let him redshirt is the wise thing to do, of course, but it's also a vote of confidence.
Brown insisted that Ash and McCoy can't be fairly judged by one scrimmage. Over the course of three public practices, though, the improvements became more noticeable.
Ash is more confident. He knows how to run a huddle now. He's making better reads and didn't throw one bad ball all day.
And McCoy is throwing the ball downfield with a more aggressive mentality, something he sorely lacked last season. He's also demonstrating better maturity in the pocket.
"I think either one of those guys can run the offense we're running and help us win," Brown said. "That puts us in a great place. … I think they're both so much better than they were. I'm really excited about where we're heading with those guys."
Which one is better so far? Offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin said the battle remains even, that both passers had their good and bad days this spring. Brown still says he's OK with a two-quarterback system.
What will set one apart from the other still hasn't changed: turnovers and leadership.
"I think we all know that to be on the field and run that position you can't turn the ball over," McCoy said. "You can paint all the pictures you want, but if you turn the ball over you're not going to play."
There's no disputing what the painting of the Longhorns' offense looks like. Running backs will carry the team this fall.
But can this offense throw the ball when it must? That remains the question of the summer, and perhaps even the season.


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Soul Sisters' Birthday PartyThe Soul Sisters gathered for all the spring birthdays last week and, as usual, it was chock full of hoots and giggles, good food, amazing gifts, and a fun craft.
We met for lunch at Marzipan's house (her new blog is eat. live. think) and dined on Greek salads topped with grilled chicken and tender homemade flat bread in her beautiful garden.
She served us delicate raspberry pavlova on antique china plates for dessert:
The girls went all out for this year as we were gifted homemade limoncello with tiny crystal glasses (found at Goodwill!), leather luggage tags, a big tray of homemade chicken enchiladas, and a hand sewn yoga mat strap.
After lunch, we worked on a craft that I will share on Friday - Coconut Oil Lip Balm!
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Fred Schwartz, lawyer for convicted fraudster Rose Marks says his client expects to face between 10-15 years behind bars. Courtesy Sun Sentinel
A US 'psychic' has been convicted of duping clients out of $25 million after she convinced them she could see the future and control the tax department.
Rose Marks, 62 of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, allegedly told her customers she could predict the future and modify the past - as well as influence the Internal Revenue Service.
When a jury found Marks guilty of 14 counts of fraud overnight, she was visibly shocked.
Bizarre testimony from her victims detailed how Marks masterminded the $25 million scam.
Clients, including a best-selling romance novelist, testified that Marks had exploited their emotional vulnerabilities, their spiritual beliefs and developed friendships in order to fleece them of their money.
Marks' lawyer said he would appeal the verdict on the basis of "government misconduct", claiming investigators did not record all of their conversations with the alleged victims.
Bond was denied and the woman was led directly to custody by officers at the federal court in West Palm Beach. She will be sentenced in December.
In a phone interview with the Sun Sentinel, novelist Jude Deveraux - who claims to have lost some $20 million to the psychic - said she was thankful for the verdict.
"I feel relieved that she's going to be taken out of this psychic business and can't hurt other people like she hurt me," Deveraux said.
"The whole thing was never about money. I just wanted justice and mainly to make her stop hurting other people and maybe to make her whole family stop this."
Deveraux said she had been exploited through her emotional vulnerabilities after an abusive marriage, several miscarriages and the death of her eight-year-old son.
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remington or girsan 1911
ok let me ask this a little differently.
1. would you get the Remington 1911 R1 45ACP 5" Stainless for 707.00
2. would you get the GIRSAN MC1911HC 45ACP 5" Hard Chrome for 479.00
3. would you get the Para GI Expert Stainless 45acp for 600.00
whats the best buy you think
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I can not provide you with an educated recommendations simply because I do not own or am I familiar with two of the pistols.
I do own a Remington R1, and I would recommend it. Although, mine is not the SS model. You might also check and see if Remington still provides the Platinum Warranty Plan with the R1. Then compare this warranty with the warranty plans of the other two pistols. It provides you with free shipping with any warranty service plus you get a free first year inspection/cleaning/servicing with free shipping. Turn-around time with Remington is 7 days or less.
Shipping a firearm back to the warranty center can be an expensive proposition not to mention the time required for fulfilling the warranty claim. I did take advantage of the first year service; although I have not had a warranty claim.
P.S.; The R1 is an American mfg'ed and assembled product to the best of my knowledge. I do not know about the other two pistols.
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The Para GI Expert is also made completely in the USA (North Carolina), and IMHO is a better pistol and a better value than the Remington R1. I've never heard of Girsan but, if it's Turkish, it may (note: "may") be the same as the Tisas/Trabzon that is imported under a couple of different names. IF that's the pistol, it's a solid 1911 but really bare bones and not in the same class as the Para GI Expert.
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Remington is 100% U.S. made and a darn fine gun. I can't comment on the others, but bought a R1 stainless about 8 months ago for $650 and would gladly pay $750 for one.
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Sep 16, 2012 - 10:09 am
I am out of the hospital again two weeks in is more that I would like to spend. There were so many problems my blood work up now never looks great, my blood pressure kept dropping for no reason the lowest it got was 91/35 but we were able to get it up and stablelized and then my hear beat was doing something I really can't tell you what I don't know but it cuase the doctor to do extra EKG and give me two nitro pills, my kidneys were not doning well so I had to take medication to protect it for the dye they used and I kept having to get extra fluid through the IV. I think that is it lol so this past two weeks have seem like I wa cut off from the world. I do thank the people that came to visist because it make it to be a very nice day and visit. well I will let you all know how I am doing as much aas possible
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Sep 16, 2012 - 12:22 pm
You have endured so much just in the last two weeks. I'm so glad to hear that you're back home now and hope that you feel better, taking it one day at a time.
I appreciate you checking in with us. I think about you often and am sending prayers your way.
Sep 16, 2012 - 3:29 pm
I hope you continue to get better. You deserve a break. Thinking of you.
Sep 16, 2012 - 11:02 pm
Anne so glad you are home again. There is no place like home once you've been in the hospital. Let us know how you are doing.
Sep 17, 2012 - 5:12 am
Good to hear you are home Anne. Keep us posted when you can
Sep 17, 2012 - 9:58 am
Anne i havent been on here but a short time but i do read every ones post and my thoughts and prayers are with you...Debbie
Sep 17, 2012 - 10:02 am
This past two weeks have been really hard so all the prayers I can get I will talke. It is just hard knowing that I am dieing from this and unless they find a chemo that works to try and prolong my life I will go much sooner than they thought at first. Facing your own death is something I do not wish on anyone and this disease takes so much from you anyway the thought of it takeing your life also is at time to much for me to handle to thank you once again for your prayers. I pray also that you can beat this disease and not have to face some of the things I have been facing.
Sep 18, 2012 - 12:23 am
Anne, dear, you do have a rough row to hoe! But God doesn't give us the knowledge or insight to know the number of our days. Nor does He give it to dr.s and medicine! I had a great aunt who was diagnosed with cancer before I was born( sometime in the late 40's). She was at death's door more than once, but by God's grace she pulled through. Sometimes she would go several times a week for treatment(colbalt) sometime several times a month and a few times it would be several years before it came back. The point to this long post is that she lived to see me born(1951), my children born(1971 and on), and to see MY grandchildren born(starting in 1996)! And the kicker?!! She died of heart failure, not cancer! Praying for the same for you! Best, debrajo


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Your commend about casual gaming leading the way these days and implying it therefore affected other games. I'm saying that's not the case today any more than it was in the past - we've always had casual games and non-casual games side by side with different purposes. Chris Taylor talks about energy giving vs energy sapping games.
I don't think it's obvious at all.
Well it kind of is, because if you're a casual gamer you want casual cheap games, not AAA blockbusters that involve effort. The reality is most people are both casual and enthusiast gamers, depending on their mood, time of day, workload etc. The last game I finished was Botanicula and I loved it. I'm currently playing Ultima VII. And the game I'm most looking forward to playing is Project Eternity.


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Request for math.sqrt Edit
Hey Tarog.. I don't get it ... Lua has math.sqrt by default? (btw you got my mail right?) --Mikk 11:31, 16 June 2006 (EDT)
C:\wow\wowbench\trunk>lua50 Lua 5.0.2 Copyright (C) 1994-2004 Tecgraf, PUC-Rio > print(math.sqrt(4)); 2
I should have been more clear. 'sqrt' (which WoW uses) hasn't been implemented like all the other math functions. Just a matter of adding sqrt = math.sqrt in api.lua . Much of blizzard's UI uses just 'sqrt' and not 'math.sqrt' so I thought it necessary to post that. --Tarog 11:54, 16 June 2006 (EDT)
Ahh doh. I need more coffee. Fixing. --Mikk 11:57, 16 June 2006 (EDT)
Oh, and I did get your mail, just replied :) --Tarog 12:09, 16 June 2006 (EDT)
api.lua thoughts Edit
From the looks of it it doesn't quite seem like you decided how you wanted to organize the functions in api.lua. I think our best bet would be just alphabetizing them, just for the sake of making them easy to find for future comparison and readability. We would place the WOWB_CVarDefaults at the top along with the WoWified lua functions and any constants, then placing all the API functions after that alphabetized.
Also I'm not liking how the comments are working out in api.lua.
function HasKey() return false; end -- [DUD] Added in 1.11
I like the idea behind the tags and I think there should be something like that, but the way you are currently doing comments will get really messy fast. Possibly something like the following?
-- HasKey() [DUD] Added in 1.11 -- function HasKey() return false; end -- CanShowResetInstances() [DUD] Added in 1.11 -- function CanShowResetInstances() return false; end
We don't even necessarily need the "Added in 1.11" stuff I don't think.
I dunno, just throwing out ideas. I'm just not fond of the current commenting scheme.
--Tarog 17:09, 16 June 2006 (EDT)
- No, I never really did try to organize api.lua. I just chugged away at functions as I needed them. I agree wholeheartedly with all of your ideas. --Mikk 17:40, 16 June 2006 (EDT)
- I'll work on reformatting the api.lua tonight then, if you don't have any objections. --Tarog 17:46, 16 June 2006 (EDT)
- Feel free =) I can write up the parser tomorrow morning. I'm fairly fluent at text parsing crud. --Mikk 20:03, 16 June 2006 (EDT)
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So now that a full third of the adult population -- and more than 50 percent of those between 16 and 34 -- have caught on, the future of e-commerce is bright, right? Not quite. For while women are climbing toward parity with men in terms of Internet usage, it's still the boys who are making most of those Amazon and Peapod purchases. And every mall-bound husband knows who really holds the key to the family finances. Still, at least Neilsen is savvy enough to make a pretty penny out of the report. You can buy it online -- for a cool $5,000.
Net Growth: From the Mouse of Babes
We're glad all 79 million of you could join us. According to new research from the Nielsen people, that's the number of Internet-using adults in North America today -- an increase of 21 million, or 36 percent, since this time last year. But such explosive growth is not the whole story, for the real architects of the online boom have not been counted. It is web-savvy kids who are propelling their parents into cyberspace, and the researchers know it: "It is more likely for an adult to be an Internet user if there are children in the house," admitted a Nielsen spokesman.


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If you hate kittens, first of all: you're a monster.
Second, maybe this sleepy kitten will prove you wrong because we've known some hardcore kitten haters that have been swayed by less cute things.
Third, it's Friday and you might be clock-watching and totally sympathizing with this cute kitten. Either way, you should stop being such a monster.
Because, sentient mammals have this unifying FOMO (fear of missing out) combined with the biological desire to sleep and last we checked there's still five more Pacific Standard Time hours in the average work day and do you think our boss will notice if we take a nap at our desk with kitten videos on loop?
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We just returned from a fabulous self drive trip to Namibia. We spent 14 nights in country and then got a bonus 3 nights in Johannesburg due to hurricane Sandy (NOT!). Gemma from Discover Namibia put the trip together for us and almost everything was perfect. Our Toyota Hilux double cab with frig from Advanced Car Hire worked perfect after a minor adjustment to the fuel line. No flats, no damage and what a hoot to "wash your windows" every time you want to put on your blinker.
We flew from San Francisco via New York and Johannesburg on SAA. For those going through JNB, yes you do have to pass through a transit customs and they do stamp your passport. 1 hour and 15 min. was a tight connection with even a little really fast walking to make the flight to Windhoek. On return at Windhoek they informed us that our JFK connection was canceled and that they would "sort us out at JNB". Well they didn't so after 3 nights we bought tickets with Cathay Pacific routing through Hong Kong to get back to SFO. It involved back to back 12 hour flights with a 7 hour shopping layover in HK. We're hoping trip insurance will pay for the extra charges.
We spent the first night in Windhoek at Terra Africa and had dinner at Am Weinberg's.
2 nights Okonjima Main Camp (Africat) upgraded to view room
2 nights in Etosha at Halali (bush chalet)
1 night in Etosha at Okaukuejo (waterhole chalet)
2 nights Camp Kipwe in Damaraland (1 night in room 3 and 1 night in the suite)
3 nights in Swakopmund at the Stiltz (view room 7)
Dinners at The Tug, The Jetty and Kucki's upstairs wine bar.
3 nights in Sossusvlei at Sossus Dune Lodge (room 13 closest to lounge area and in front of waterhole)
drive back to Windhoek for 5pm flight
Highlights were many but here are a few:
In Etosha, 33 lions, 1 leopard in leaping distance from our open windows, 2 rhinos running through the pan, great elephant and giraffe sightings at the waterholes (a big thanks to Gemma for waterhole suggestions)
The suite at Camp Kipwe after a dismal night in room 3 (hint-the bathroom in room 3 is out the front door just below the public lounge area)
3 great dinners in Swakopmund and also a scenic flight and trip to Sandwich Harbor
3 wonderful nights in Sossusvlei with a brown hyena sighting at dawn at Dune 45
AND the highlight was celebrating my husband's birthday with a bottle of champagne and chocolate muffins at the very top of Big Daddy!
The roads were very good except for a little patch between Swakop and the Dunes. We saw the graders many times. The hardest part was keeping to Advanced Car Hire's 70km/hr speed limit on gravel roads. In some places the posted speed limit was 100 km/hr. The country is very scenic so the drives were mostly enjoyable. LOVE the frig in the back as we always had cold wine, beer and water available. We had a few hassles at the gas stations so next time we will not be from the USA. Gas was never a problem and we only filled up in Windhoek, Outjo and Khorixas. Returning the truck empty is a pain but I guess it would be hard for them to determine if it is full or not with the dual tanks. Advanced Car gave detailed instructions when we got the truck and it did have 3 spares, first aid kit, tow straps, tire gauge, pump, etc. Returning it took only minutes and we were then driven to the airport. The location of the car hire was extremely convenient and then we didn't have to navigate the big city of Windhoek.
Only 3600 photos to sort.
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Namibia Vacation October 2012
We just returned from a fabulous self drive trip to Namibia. We spent 14 nights in country and then got a bonus 3 nights in Johannesburg due to hurricane Sandy (NOT!). Gemma from Discover Namibia put the trip together for us and almost everything was perfect. Our Toyota Hilux double cab with frig from Advanced Car Hire worked perfect after a minor adjustment to the fuel line. No flats, no damage and what a hoot to "wash your windows" every time you want to put on your blinker.
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Looking forward to the details. Happy BD to DH!
What made you choose October?
3600 is actually not excessive.
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Glad you had a great trip. What was the hassle you experienced at gas stations? Looking forward to more.
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Welcome back! Can't wait for another installment and to see some of your photos.
I sooooo want to go to Namibia!
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My DH and I love Namibia, and I look forward to reading more about your trip and seeing some photos. Champagne and cupcakes on top of Big Daddy - now that is a memorable way to celebrate a birthday!
3 nights in Sossusvlei at Sossus Dune Lodge
(room 13 closest to lounge area and in front of waterhole)
We discovered on our second visit to Sossus Dune Lodge in 2012 that all of the tents have waterholes in front of them. The lodge staff enlightened us when I asked for tents overlooking the waterhole - we were a group of eight, and all four of our tents had their own personal waterhole. Springbok were frequent visitors, and would wander from one tent to the next. We also learned that the most important difference between the tents is that tents 1 to 12 overlook the mountains and Sesriem Canyon, while the tents numbered 13 or higher overlook the dunes - the latter have the nicer view.
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Great start - looking forward to more! We also were in room 13! (and ate at Kuiki's)
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atravelynn, we picked October for very scientific reasons. Coming from California we started going to Africa in Feb/Mar to get away from our cold winters. But with only 1 trip a year, the bucket list was growing too fast so we added a second trip . October was the perfect month since it's after summer holidays and both of our birthdays are in October. I think it was perfect timing for Namibia. Etosha was fairly dry and visibility was great. It was warm during the day (which we like) and cool at night. I think it's a little past high season also. We did get a drops of rain when we were walking out to the plane on our departure from Windhoek. I usually end up with 9000 to 10000 photos so I'm thrilled that I don't have so many.
Patty, the hassle at the gas stations was once they reset the pump and wanted to charge us more and another time when we told them that we were from the US, they wanted to talk about our very rich country. And talk Obama, sell us crap or give them $$$ bills. Next time we will say we're from Canada. Except for the 2 gas stations though, the people were amazingly friendly and helpful and very proud of their country.
KathBC, we actually loved it more than we expected to.
canadian_john, I didn't realize all the tents had waterholes. Our had a light at night but it was pretty dim. We also liked it because it was close to the lounge area.
I'm still sorting photos and will get back to the report over the weekend.
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Thanks for the Oct info!
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I know there have been no posts for a while so I'm not sure if you're still looking, but if you are, I was wondering if you could tell me about how much it cost to fill your gas tank(s) each time you stopped? I'm trying to estimate expenses...
Your trip sounds like it was wonderful and I'm looking forward to seeing Namibia for myself some day soon.
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This sounds like the perfect itinerary for our first trip to Namibia. Your post was really helpful. Can't wait to see the pictures.
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CarrieT I will ask my husband about the cost to fill the dual tanks when empty. The rental company told us how much it was supposed to be and that helped. Of course every time was different because we never let it get near empty except when we returned it. (Terrible policy to send out and return empty.)
You know I forgot that I didn't ever post my photos. Shame on me. I will do it this weekend!
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Thanks, yes, if your husband remembers what it cost to fill when empty that would be a great help. Also, if you know what it cost over your entire trip, that would help me too.
And that IS a horrible policy! It's usually opposite - you have to return full. Haha - I can just see myself driving around in circles trying to empty the gas tank before returning the truck!
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Here is the link to the itinerary:
And here is the link to the trip report and photos. You have to click on each link to see all the photos in each section.
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Great photos! Thank you for posting the photos and trip report. I really liked the baby lions and baby elephants. Also, you got some great shots of the cheetahs and leopards. Question: how hard was it to "spot" the animals yourself as opposed to having a guide point them out to you?
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Thanks Carrie T. Spotting the wildlife was fairly easy (though I've watched my guides for many years and learned from them) as it is pretty wide open. It helps to know animal behavior like when they drink and what they eat etc. Watch where the prey are looking. Check for cats in the shade later in the day. If a waterhole has no one drinking, see if a cat is nearby. Cheetahs like open spaces and leopards like trees. Then when you think you have it figured out, the opposite happens. Probably mot important is to start early and give it time.
You also asked about disel. For our dual tank Hilux 4x4 the intial fill up was 135.65 liters or N$1488. Other gas station stops were for 29.61 liters (N$325) and 77.57 liters (N$843). Total cost for gas for our 2 week trip was N$2656 all paid in cash.
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Thank you very much for the total gas price. I'm doing a similar trip (maybe a couple extra days) so it should be close...of course, I'm planning 2015 so who knows what gas prices will be then!
Ha, yes, spotting the animals is unpredictable but I think that's what makes it fun. Hopefully, I'll be able to be observant enough! It will help if I can bring someone along with me of course so I have another pair of eyes that don't have to be on the road. That's still up in the air.
Thanks again!
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Wildlifepainter, I love the trip report. The activities you did is in line with what we want to do as well. Thank you for the detailed information and the pictures. How was the weather?
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Wildlifepainter, can you tell me about your car hire and what the "excess" is and which choice you made? I'm very confused on the whole excess issue...it seems that the cheaper rate is with zero excess which seems to indicate that nothing would be covered if there was damage, right? You'd have to pay the cost of the whole vehicle? The most expensive rate has the most "excess." Do they hold that amount on your credit card? That might actually be a problem for me because I really don't have many credit cards (I use my debit card for everything) and the ones I do have are very low balance cards...I think R30,000 excess would be more than $3,000.
I think I've just confused myself again as I was typing this!
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I'm going to answer my own question - I was looking at the charts and things and I see now that the "zero excess" column is ADDED to the amount per day. It may be worth it to me to pay an extra R200 per day so I don't have to worry about windshield or tiers (especially with all the gravel there).
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Just be sure tires and windshield are covered in the Excess - we rented from Hertz and they were ADDITIONAL !!!
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Elizabeth_S, you're right - they have two different daily rates for zero excess...one with and one without the tire (or "tyre") and windscreen. Knowing what gravel roads are like, I will just feel better having it. And since I may be alone, I just really want as few complications as possible.
Wildlifepainter, you drove yourself out to the dunes, correct? Did you do the whole "lowing of tire pressure" and then pumping air back in when you got back? I assume they give you a tire pressure gauge? The rental company doesn't consider the road out to the dunes to be "off-road" right? I notice that in their small print that they say "no dune driving" but I think they are referring to off-road. Also, I thought it was funny that if you pay for zero excess, it covers everything except sand storm damage. The sand storms must be pretty bad there!
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P.S. Wildlifepainter, what is the procedure at gas stations? Do you pay for the gas first and then pump? Or do you pump and then pay? Or do they pump for you? Are the rates on the pump when you pull up? I'm wondering how you knew that they tried to increase them just for you....
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The weather was lovely. It did get hot in the mid afternoon but it always cooled off in the evening. We thought it was cold in Swakopund (65) but mostly because of am and pm fog. We have chosen to return at the same time of year as we thought it was perfect.
We went with the 30,000 excess for our 4x4 Hilux meaning they ran our card for US$3000 or so. It didn't cover tires or glass but we didn't need either. They're were some chips in the windshield and we both acknowledged them on checkout so no issue. No flats or other issues either. We used Advanced Car but I don't think any car companies cover tire and glass? They gave us back the credit slip when we returned.
Honestly, there are next to no cars on the roads, they are straight and fairly smooth so if you keep your speed down what can go wrong. Oh, and don't drive after dark or faster that allowed and you will be fine. I'm a worrier so trust me even I was ok with all this.
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At the gas station, get out and watch them pump the gas. What they did to us twice was stop the pump, reset it and then fill it up. Then they would come up with a larger total. We made a point of getting out our notepad and writing down all the numbers (also good for figuring out how to return the truck near empty) and that seemed to keep them honest. Do give them a tip though.
We did lower the air in the tires and ran it that way for the whole trip. This was advise from the guys at Africat and we had no problems. Our truck came equipped with a gauge and pump and tow rope and first aid kit. The only issue was they talk and record in bars of pressure which did throw my husband until he double checked with his gauge from home and the one provided.
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Wildlifepainter - thanks for the response! I have now added a notebook and pen to my list (although, I would have had those anyway most likely). Interesting about the pressure. I'm used to "Pounds (psi)" of pressure in tires and didn't realize there was even such a thing as "bars."
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1 bar = air pressure at sea level = 14.7lbs
We lowered to 2 bars on their gauge.
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Too much math for me!
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Great to hear you had such a good time, we're returning to Namibia in the Autumn so good to hear how you found it at that time of year.
We've used Advanced several times and found them very reliable and fair. We once dented the vehicle quite badly (backing away from an elephant quickly!) and instead of just withholding the deposit they called a garage to come and look at the damage and quote for that specific repair which was very reasonable and a fraction of what it would have cost in the UK, so we were happy to pay that and the deposit was returned (and the repair turned out to be less than if we had paid for zero excess).
On the petrol front I don't quite get it ... if they reset the pump then wouldn't you be paying less as you already had an amount in the tank? Sorry if I'm slow on this, want to understand how it works so we can keep an eye out!
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(by petrol I mean 'gas' of course!!!)
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Who is Gemma? Tour Director? Many thanks, Ulinda7 .Australia
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Gemma Dry is the owner of Discover Namibia, a tour company
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They would just say they had to reset it in order to "fill it up" (sometimes the pump shuts off) so that is why you just need to watch. Keep in mind that often times locals want to talk to you so it is easy to get distracted.
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Ok..I'm back to ask more questions if you're still around wilddlifepainter...
When you were driving to Big Daddy in the early morning, was it easy to find your way there? Are there signs or anything? Haha - I can just picture myself going out and getting lost and not knowing what dune is what and then getting stuck in the sand.
Also, Do you recall if you put your truck into 4-wheel-drive mode for that 5k drive out to Big Daddy in the sand?
Do they let you leave before 5am, or is that the earliest
that you can go out? I'm thinking I'd like to be at the top of the dune for the sunrise...
And at the gas stations, was the price per liter displayed on the pump anywhere? I'm wondering if I just pull up and ask for "50 liters" (or whatever I think I need) it may keep everyone honest...but for that I'd need to know what the price is ahead of time. Oh, and BTW - I will be from Canada I'm close anyway - 10 mi or so from the boarder. I know enough about Vancouver to fake it at the gas stations.
And the final question - did Advance Car Hire pick you up at the airport or did you have to find your own way to their location?
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Advanced usually pick you up from the airport and take you to their office to pick up the vehicle. They also take you to the airport for your return flight. We are taking up their special offer at Etambi Guesthouse this time so will report back:
'As a special offer from 1 October 2012 till 31 Janaury 2013 we will be offering 1 night free accommodation at Etambi guesthouse for any booking between 7 and 14 days.
For a booking 15 days and more we will be offering 2 nights free accommodation at Etambi guesthouse'
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Hi Carrie,
Advanced did pick us up (sign with our name) and drop us off at the airport and all was very seamless. Gas pumps were very similar to home with price and liters all displayed. Yes at the end of the trip we requested liters not a fill up as you want to return it near empty.
The road to Big Daddy is tar and the only one(a few dirt side roads along the way). It was very dark when the lodge trip departed at maybe 4:30 so we left when it started to get light but I forgot the time. I thought it was a bit scary flying along in the pitch dark with fog and animals so didn't want to do that on our own. At the parking lot it turns to dirt and it was necessary to engage the 4x4 for the last 5km. It could be difficult to figure out what peak is Big Daddy but it is the one to the left towering over Dead Vlei.
We were there after sunrise on our 2nd trip and I much preferred it as it was a bit warmer and we had it to ourselves. Either way a very enjoyable experience and we are planning a return trip.
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Thanks! I'm making notes.... I will be able to go two mornings so that will be my plan as well - one sunrise and one later in the day. That will actually work out nicely as I'd like to be at Dead Vlei for sunrise on day #2.
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p.s. was your truck a diesel?
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Yes 4x4 Hilux dual cab.
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Larceny Review: Steal the Show at Game Night
The most impressive thing about Waning Gibbous's creation, Larceny, is the flexibility. This 3+ player game could work just as well for a family game night with young kids as it would at an adults-only gathering (and we suspect booze would introduce a fair amount of hilarity as well).
Although booze and kids were both conspicuously absent when the GameSkinny crew cracked open Larceny at a recent company lunch, another positive mark for this card game was that we were able to read rules, play three rounds, and discuss pros and cons in the time it took to order and receive lunch for our table.
Basic Gameplay
Readers familiar with Apples to Apples (also easy to play with kids) or it's hilariously sinister cousin, Cards Against Humanity (which you shouldn't ever play with kids but are well-advised to play with booze), will almost instantly understand the core gameplay.
One player is named chief.
The chief pulls the Score card to determine the goal of your heist, and the Catch cards that will stand between your team of nere-do-wells and the Score. The role of chief rotates after each heist.
The rest of the players are the crew.
Each member of the crew has a hand of seven Fix cards. These are the tools at their disposal to combat the Catches presented by the chief.
The chief explains the Score and the Catches, while the crew combats the Catches to reach the Score using Fixes from their hands.
Here's where things get really interesting, and it's critical to know your chief. At GameSkinny, we quickly discovered that being able to debate, bluff, or explain your way into the winning Fix is key.
"Of course a horde of confused tourists would distract an armored tank before it reaches the secure gated area. What are they going to do, drive through 'em?"
"There's no way you want to stage a medical emergency - they'll see right through that. The sewers are the way to get our men into the compound."
The chief selects their preferred fixes and describes the plan for the heist.
The crew members with the winning Fixes get a point for each, and the game moves onto the next chief and a new scheme. That's the basic gameplay, but the Larceny guidelines show several other ways to use the deck. Each one looks like it would work well for different groups of players and lengths of play.
That kind of versatility is something I like to see; being something of a merciless nicknack remover, multi-purpose games have far better chances of scoring a spot on the shelf in my living room (and staying there).
Get Your Hands on Larceny If:
You enjoy a good debate
Several of the playstyles in Larceny allow crew members to pitch their fixes individually or as part of a grand scheme. If you long for the days when you were the star of the debate team, you'll really love being a crew member in Larceny.
You like storytelling
Storytellers will love Larceny. Chiefs have the opportunity to set the stage for each heist with drama and flair. When we played, each person put their own spin on it - some just stated the Score and Catches, while others would weave a longer narrative about how they all fit together.
You love mind games
As with other card games of this type, knowing your chief is key. 'Best' fix is very much a subjective judgement call, and it's up to the crew to leverage their knowledge of what the current chief will find clever or funny in order to win.
Room for Improvement
Clarify some of the special cards
Some Fix cards have confusing instructions, especially relating to discard rules. If we can't understand the intent of the card after reading it a few times, it's probably too complicated. That said, while some of the special cards caused a few minor delays while we discarded, they didn't really disrupt the game. They just left us feeling like there was a dimension to the game we were missing.
Overall, a Very Solid Addition to Your Collection
Friendly enough to play as a family, flexible enough to start some heated debates among inebriated or argumentative friends - Larceny will make a good addition to just about any game shelf.
Want to score a copy for yourself? Check out their Kickstarter.
Feeling Lucky? We're Giving Away our Review Copy!
Now that we've played and reviewed Larceny, it's your turn! Comment below if you'd like to take a crack at Larceny, and we'll select one member to get our review copy - free!
GameSkinny staff gives away review copies because it prevents us from drowning in a sea of gifts, prevents us from becoming biased, and lets us give awesome stuff away. Pretty much a win-win-win!
Pinto TownSeptember 26, 2013, 1:52 pmTo snatch the free copy of Larceny, I'll first command my Trained Monkey to write a witty and clever comment. Then I'll use my Fake Passport to hide the fact that I'm Canadian.
Finally, I will pass it on to some young, impressionable gaming group in dire need of creativity when my kickstarter set arrives.
Amy WhiteSeptember 26, 2013, 4:30 pmFormer Editor in ChiefYou and your crew are clearly not messing around here!
Pinto TownSeptember 26, 2013, 4:49 pmExcept for the button happy Trained Monkey.
Pinto TownSeptember 26, 2013, 1:44 pmTo snatch the free copy of Larceny, I'll first command my Trained Monkey to write a witty and clever comment. Then I'll use my Fake Passport to hide the fact that I'm Canadian.
Finally, I will pass it on to some young, impressionable gaming group in dire need of creativity when my kickstarter set arrives.
Amy WhiteSeptember 26, 2013, 11:16 amFormer Editor in ChiefWe'll be picking the winner tomorrow (Friday 9/27), one more day to comment if you are game to try Larceny!
IamthePisaniSeptember 26, 2013, 10:12 amDane Cook said that men love heist movies more than anything else. I would love to own a heist game. This sounds amazing. - Am I disqualified for citing Dane Cook?
Amy WhiteSeptember 26, 2013, 11:14 amFormer Editor in ChiefHeck no. Cite Louie CK and I'll probably become horribly bias towards you though ;)
Chandler SuttonSeptember 25, 2013, 8:39 pmWhat I find most fascinating about Larceny is how open ended the game is. Any group of players could develop their own style of play that would be unique to other groups house rules. Looking forward to playing it one day!
CRossanova_9559September 25, 2013, 8:26 pmThis game is sure to be a good time. I'm especially excited to play this with my friends who have all read the Parker novels/graphic novels or other similar media.
Niko_9350September 25, 2013, 11:45 amWhat a great idea to give away your preview copies! This looks like a great and immersive game dripping with theme. My first ever Kickstarter.
KB_2019September 25, 2013, 11:30 amThis sounds like one of those games that could be a fixture in my gaming group. I'll have to check it out.
Jeffrey HathornSeptember 24, 2013, 9:03 pmCompletely looking forwards to combining Larceny with some of the "Qualifications" from the similar game, "FunEmployed."
Amy WhiteSeptember 28, 2013, 12:12 amFormer Editor in ChiefCongrats Jeffrey! You've won our review copy. I'll be in touch Monday AM to get your mailing address.
SrikanSeptember 24, 2013, 8:46 amI'd love to try this out. It sounds like a great time.


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Southern-based reporter Adam Nossiter went to a diner in a small town in Arkansas, home state of former governors turned presidential hopefuls Bill Clinton and Mike Huckabee, to report "Arkansas Proves [1]Its Worth as a Political Testing Ground [1]."
"Unlike those in other Deep South states, rural white voters in Arkansas - identified by the political scientist Jay Barth of Hendrix College in Conway, Ark., as the state's critical constituency - are not easily wooed by an unwavering conservative line."
What does that "unwavering conservative line" include? Racism, of course.
"The Republicans' ascent in Arkansas was not based on racial divisions as it was in other Southern states, where appeals to solidarity based on race remain a potent if unspoken force for the party. Quite the contrary: Mr. Rockefeller, who in 1966 became the first Republican to be elected governor since Reconstruction, opened up state offices to blacks and sang 'We Shall Overcome' on the Capitol steps after the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated."
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The San Diego Unified School District is conducting an independent investigation into allegations of residency violations involving three high-profile basketball transfers at San Diego High.
A report from that investigation will be completed by Monday, the district said yesterday.
The California Interscholastic Federation's San Diego Section ruled before the season that Terrence Boyd, Zechariah Smith and LaBradford Franklin were ineligible to play because of concerns over improper "athletically motived" transfers. Boyd and Smith transferred from Oklahoma, Franklin from Temecula.
The players have appealed that decision, saying it hurts their college scholarship chances and their hopes of playing in the Cavers' game on ESPN2 on Jan. 23. Boyd and Franklin were scheduled to have their cases heard today by the CIF state appeals panel. Smith's hearing is pending. If those appeals fail, the players are expected to continue fighting for their eligibility in San Diego Superior Court.
"This issue is being taken very seriously by the district," the school district said in a news release yesterday. "Playing by the rules is fundamental to students playing sports at our schools and it is fundamental to the adults who supervise interscholastic athletics. The importance of making education the first priority of our schools is absolutely paramount."
Cavers coach Kenny Roy has denied any illegal recruiting, saying his program "recruits itself" because of its success. The Cavers won the section Division I title last season.
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Looking for the 'perfect' first fund? There isn't one
There is no "perfect" option, only sound choices that might turn out perfectly if life and the stock market break right for someone with decades of investing ahead of him or her.
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Al in Federal Way wants to get his grandson a graduation gift and wants it to have a lasting impact.
He wanted to give the boy shares in a mutual fund.
"I want to start him young, give him something that can grow and show him what a help it is to start saving now," Al said in an email. "I could just give $1,000 worth of shares in one of my funds, but I wondered if you had any thoughts on what would be the perfect mutual fund to give a graduate to get them started in investing."
If you're looking for the perfect fund for a recent graduate, stop your search now.
It's futile.
There is no "perfect" option, only sound choices that might turn out perfectly if life and the stock market break right for someone with decades of investing ahead of them.
But if you're looking for a good fund to become the basis for a portfolio, you have a lot of items to choose from, and a bit of investor evaluation to do.
The basic decisions Al, on others like him, must make are:
• Plant a new seed or use a trimming from his own tree?
Al suggested he might make the gift from his own portfolio.
The obvious plus — aside from getting the tax benefit of giving shares that have appreciated in value since they were purchased — is that taking shares from your own portfolio allows the giver to say why the fund was purchased and to discuss their experience as an owner, passing along knowledge that the recipient can use.
The downside is that a fund that is right for Al, in his 70s, may not be right for the grandchildren.
Just like your grandkids don't like the same music, they may not love the tune of a stodgy conservative fund when they have the time to take more chances and let them play out.
• Active or passive?
Al can buy an index fund that represents the market, and emphasize the importance of ignoring ups and downs to capture the long-term trend.
A total-market fund (or exchange-traded fund) will do the trick, and can be a solid core holding for a lifetime, so that as his young investor matures and starts to build a portfolio, the first fund can remain an essential and appropriate part of the portfolio.
The flip side is to find a manager who his grandson can learn to trust, assuming the manager can deliver reasonable results in time.
The problem here is that even the most staid, longtime manager doesn't run a fund forever, and the young grandson at some point will have to live through a transition.
Using a manager who takes a quantitative approach — where the computer models are more important than the individual executing the marching orders — or finding a firm where a team approach has delivered consistent returns is a possibility.
The issue here, however, is which lesson you most want the new investor to learn. While capturing the market's long-term trend with a core holding makes the most sense to me, if you fear that the market is due for any sort of short-run downturn, strapping your young graduate to the market for that ride could make them nauseous.
Of course, active managers have a lousy record when it comes to outperforming the market over time, so there's the possibility the new investor gets frustrated seeing that play out.
With that in mind, if the choice is for active management, look for funds that typically outperform when the market is troubled, as that is the kind of issue a new investor is likely to be able to stick with.
• Asset categories?
A first fund gives you an open slate. You can go stocks, bonds or both, domestic, international or global, big companies or small stocks and more.
If your graduate has a particular interest — perhaps he'll work in biotech or computers — you can even take the unusual step of starting with a specialized issue.
That said, some funds that seem like good first choices — balanced funds, or target-date issues that try to be one-for-a-lifetime — aren't so great when young investors add funds and want to control their investment mix.
Typically, however, first funds are core holdings, so err on the side of big, broad and diversified over hot, trendy or "interesting."
• Now or later?
A first fund is a step, but if life is going to force the investor to access the money soon, that changes the risk-reward part of the equation.
Obviously, Al is hoping to create a legacy, to jump-start a lifetime of investing interest, rather than to fund his grandson's apartment furniture in a few weeks.
If your purchase is supposed to be the cornerstone for a lifetime of investment success, buy something that can stand the test of time.
Pick a fund you believe the grandson will be proud to own when he gives a gift of shares to his own offspring, and you can't go wrong.
Chuck Jaffe is senior columnist for MarketWatch. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or at P.O. Box 70, Cohasset, MA 02025-0070.
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'Wake-up call' as obesity crisis fuels record rise in insulin use
BRITAIN'S diabetes epidemic has fuelled a record increase in insulin prescriptions.
Insulin use has trebled over the last 20 years in the UK driven by soaring rates of Type 2 diabetes as cases of obesity spiral, new research revealed.
Experts said their findings are a "wake-up call" not only for making lifestyle changes but for how the condition is treated.Researchers analysed data from patient prescriptions.
They discovered a huge increase in the use of insulin, particularly among people with Type 2, which is linked to unhealthy lifestyles.
The number of people using insulin overall trebled from 136,800 in 1991 to 421,300 in 2010. For those with Type 2, the number rocketed from 37,000 in 1991 to 277,400 in 2010. The study was led by a team from Cardiff University's School of Medicine and the University of Bristol.
The researchers said the cost to the NHS of insulin use increased from £156million in 2000 to £359million in 2009.
They blamed more expensive types of insulin and demand from people with Type 2.
In England alone, the total cost of all medicines used to treat diabetes increased from £573.9million to £725.1million between 2005/6 and 2009/10
In England alone, the total cost of all medicines used to treat diabetes increased from £573.9million to £725.1million between 2005/6 and 2009/10.
Craig Currie, professor of applied pharmacoepidemiology, said: "We found that the number of people injecting insulin in the UK increased three-fold over the 20-year period from 1991 to 2010. Also during this period there was more than a seven-fold increase in the number of those with a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes and treated with insulin.
"Most of this is unrelated to clinical need. Insulin is very expensive and some of us believe that it involves too many serious side-effects in people with Type 2 diabetes.
"The increase in the number of people with Type 2 diabetes using insulin is a wake-up call for all."
But Simon O'Neill, Diabetes UK director for health intelligence, said: "Insulin is an essential treatment that enables people with diabetes to stay alive and effectively manage their condition so that they can reduce their risk of devastating complications such as blindness, amputations and strokes."
A spokesman for NHS England, said: "We are clear on the need for continued transformation, from a health service that focuses on isolated illnesses, to one that delivers around each patient's overall needs, which may be multiple and complex. England is leading the world in long-term condition management."
Around 3.8 million people in the UK have diabetes.
The research came as new figures released this week showed three in four people are overweight in some UK towns. The study was published in the Journal of Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism.


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Marion Cotillard to Lead JEANNE AU BUCHER Webcast, 11/17
On November 17 at 2pm EST, medici.tv will present a live webcast of French actress Marion Cotillard – winner of an Academy Award for her portrayal of Édith Piaf in the hit film La vie en rose – performing the lead role in Arthur Honegger's iconic 1935 oratorio, Jeanne au Bûcher ("Joan of Arc at the Stake"), at the Barcelona Auditori. The libretto for Honegger's Jeanne au Bûcher is a highly original creation by French poet and playwright Paul Claudel, who dramatized the last moments of the martyr's life. Featuring speaking and singing roles, Joan of Arc at the Stake has, since its Basel premiere in 1938, established itself as one of the most stunning dramatic oratorios in the history of music.
With his masterful score, Honegger highlights all the anguish and tension of Joan's interrogation and subsequent execution. The Swiss composer – one of the 20th-century's greatest composers for film – created visually evocative atmospheres, filling the orchestra with sounds (including those of saxophones and the ondes Martenot) that were on the cutting edge for their time.
On the Auditori stage, Marion Cotillard – who already performed this role in 2005, in France's Orléans – will join Marc Soustrot conducting the Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya (OBC), actor Xavier Gallais (Brother Dominique), and tenor Yann Beuron (Porcus). The Barcelona Symphony Orchestra has been a live concert partner of medici.tv since 2011 and is one of the leading orchestra of Southern Europe.
This event will be streamed live on November 17 after which it will also be available for the next 90 days, only on medici.tv.Viewers can enjoy a simultaneous translation of the French verse. More information is available at: www.medici.tv/ - /jeanne-d-arc-au-bucher-honegger-obc-barcelona-marion-cotillard.
Marion Cotillard has already dazzled audiences with her performance in Jacques Audiard's Rust and Bone, for which she was recently honored with the prize for best actress at the Hollywood Film Festival. Audiard's production also won the best film prize at this week's BFI London Film Festival.
"Marion Cotillard has anintense attachment to the work of Honneger. Her emotional intensity and incredible talent will make a blast of this moment. Her commitment to this project is a privilege. It is a perfect opportunity to create a wonderful bridge between cinema and classical music, in the way Roberto Rossellini did in the movie Joan of Arc at the Stake," says Hervé Boissière, founder of medici.tv.


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Ideas from Holly Cozens on how to give your windows & doors a make-over
Doors and windows remain a constant whatever your home may be, from luxurious bay windows framing a gorgeous sea view to a simple front door adorning a quaint country cottage. Some accessories are as practical as they are decorative such as heavy-lined curtains in winter or numerals and signs to distinguish your property from the rest.
There are plenty of additional little touches you can apply to put your own unique style on an otherwise standard feature. Choose ornate doorknobs for a subtle change from the ordinary, or a new curtain rail complete with embellishings for a look away from the norm.
Since items such as door mats are considered useful in a household, why not dress them up a bit by purchasing one to suit your lifestyle, whether you are all about bright patterns or err on the side of traditional with a conventional 'welcome'. Door stops can also be used to convey style combined with necessity, once considered slightly uncool, as they are making a comeback in most popular home departments.
However you decide to beautify your windows and doors this season, be assured that there is a world of choice out there for anyone wishing to bring a bit of variation to their home.


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With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Shanghai New Hongqiao in Qingpu (Sijing), you'll be close to National Exhibition and Convention Center. This hotel is within the vicinity of Happy Valley Amusement Park and Yuehu Museum of Art.
Make yourself at home in one of the 241 guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access is available. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes and desks.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Shanghai New Hongqiao. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
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Cheremoya ElementarySchool Makeover!
Phase II—On a January weekend of 2013, designer Sean Miller, community members, parents, and staff gathered to hammer, dig, sand, build, and paint Cheremoya Elementary. The school now boasts garden beds and a food prep area (with a program run by Tomas O'Grady's Enrich LA) and a beautifully restored entrance and hallway. This month we'll do it again. Please join us on Sunday, January 26th for this fun community event!
Roll up your sleeves and beautify Hollywood's neighborhood school! Meet the fabulous current and future parents of Cheremoya Elementary, while having fun and investing in your community. There will be easy parking at the school—lunch and beverages will be served.
When: January 26th 8am-6pm
Where: Cheremoya Elementary School
What we need: Volunteers for the day.
The day will be spent doing painting, light construction, digging in the dirt & clean-up! Please bring your own gloves, & water bottle. Coffee, breakfast treats and lunch will be provided.
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Three adult siblings will sit in a spectator box this Saturday at Churchill Downs to watch the Kentucky Derby. They will dress for the occasion, bet foolishly on slow horses and surely sip a mint julep or two. Come late afternoon, when the Downs' fabled twin spires cast shadows across the sandy loam of the track, they will cheer in full throat for
Late on the afternoon of July 19, 1989, United Airlines Flight 232--a McDonnell Douglas DC-10 bound from Denver to Chicago with 296 passengers and crew--suffered what the National Transportation Safety Board called "a catastrophic failure" of an engine, breaking into pieces as it crashed-landed at Sioux Gateway Airport in Sioux City, Iowa, and spilling into a cornfield.
The crash killed 112 of the people onboard. Melissa and Travis were helped from the wreckage by fellow passenger
On the ground Matz reunited Melissa and Travis with Jody, who had been sitting two rows in front of his siblings. "Run away," Matz told the kids at the jagged opening where the fuselage had been cleaved, "and don't look back." Once outside, Matz and his girlfriend,
"They let us stay children that day," says Melissa (Roth) Radcliffe, now 29 and the mother of two. "They made us trust that everything would be all right, and then they stayed with us. My memories are of being in a crash, then eating ice cream and watching television. I remember nothing traumatic. That's because of Michael and D.D."
Leslie Roth, the kids' mother, says, "Michael treated our children as if they were his children. They might have been forced to grow up in that moment, but Michael didn't let that happen."
On a warm April afternoon, less than three weeks before the Kentucky Derby, Matz, now 55, sat at his desk in a spartan tack room in his barn at Delaware Park in Wilmington. He and D.D. never sought celebrity from their survival or heroism, even as movies were made and books were written. "We never saw the crash as our 15 minutes of fame," says D.D. They competed in a horse show a week after the crash and returned home to Collegeville, Pa., to find their luggage from 232 had been returned. "In body bags, smelling like jet fuel," says Michael. "We cleaned everything up and got on with our lives."
It isn't that Matz doesn't have memories. He can tell the riveting story of hearing a baby's cry, walking back into the wreckage and holding frayed electrical cables out of the way so that Schemmel could carry 11-month-old
Yet it is difficult to hide in a spotlight. After winning a silver medal in team show jumping at the 1996 Olympics, Matz was elected by a panel of team captains to carry the U.S. flag at the closing ceremonies largely because of what had transpired seven years earlier. "I told the people in the room that Michael was a great athlete and a great Olympian," says '96 equestrian captain
Now Barbaro brings Matz back to center stage. The horse is a powerful dark bay who is unbeaten in five career races and whose stalking victory in the April 1 Florida Derby has made him one of the favorites at Churchill Downs.
Matz is fighting history. Barbaro hasn't run since winning the Florida Derby in a stretch duel with the speedy
Barbaro was foaled only in late April 2003, didn't run a race until last October and, after competing three times on turf (as the son of renowned turf sire
It is always a struggle to get a good 3-year-old to Churchill Downs, but Matz had a trying winter in other ways as well. On Dec. 16 D.D., 43, was found to have a form of thyroid cancer; she underwent surgery on Jan. 9 and has been told by her doctors that she is cancer-free. "A lot of people helped us through that time," says Michael. The couple has four children, ages three to nine. (Michael has two grown children from a previous marriage.) Seventeen years after Flight 232 the cancer episode has been another reminder of the value of every day of life.
The presence of the Roth siblings at Churchill Downs will reinforce that message. In 1996 most of the family attended a post-Olympic celebration for Matz. He has not seen the Roths since then, but
They are vibrant, successful adults, helped along one day by two strangers in a cornfield. "I know we feel a connection to Michael and D.D," says Melissa. "They really are a part of us."
Together on Saturday they will pull for a horse. "I hope he wins," says Travis, once a scared little boy on a falling airplane. "But to be honest, it doesn't really matter. Michael's life was a success a long time ago."


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Sunnyvale, Calif.Maxim Integrated Products has added 11 general-purpose input/output (GPIO) and LED drivers to its portfolio of serial-bus-controller products.
The 8- and 16-port devices, with part numbers from MAX7319 to MAX7329, support hot insertion and operate with a 400-KHz, I²C 2-wire serial interface. They have 0.6-microamp typical standby current, 6V over-voltage protection, and operate from a wide 1.71-V to 5.5-V supply voltage over the -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range.
Since the I/O expanders are software compatible, any combination of the 8- and 16-port devices can be used together for applications requiring more I/Os such as in the computing, communication, consumer, industrial and medical sectors.
The devices feature low-power consumption to help extend battery life in mobile applications such as cell phones, PDAs, mobile computers, and satellite radios. Used to provide general I/O expansion, the products can drive display and keypad backlights, function and status indicators, RGB fun lights, and battery- and signal-strength indicator LEDs.
They also offer interrupt and reset functions for data-sensitive server, router, and SAN/NAS applications. The hardware interrupt output enables the user to monitor changes at the selected inputs. The reset input will void any bus transaction, forcing the device into a STOP condition.
The products are offered as input only, push-pull output only, and as various configurations of multiple I/O combinations. Outputs are either push-pull (PP) for source and sink capability and faster rise time, or open drain (OD). An external pull-up resistor lets the OD outputs level shift the logic-high to lower or higher than the supply voltage. The OD outputs can also be configured as inputs and set to selectable power-up default levels.
The MAX7328 and MAX7329 are 8-port second sources to the PCF8574 and PCF8574A, respectively. The MAX7319 and MAX7320 are 8-port input and PP output only, respectively. The MAX7321 offers the flexibility that all eight I/Os can be configured as either inputs or OD outputs. The MAX7322 has four inputs and four PP outputs. The MAX7323's four I/Os can be configured as inputs or OD outputs. The MAX7323 also has four PP outputs.
The MAX7324/MAX7325/MAX7326/MAX7327 are 16-port versions of the 8-port devices. Each of these devices has at least 8 PP outputs equivalent and software-compatible to the MAX7319-MAX7323.
Prices start at 98 cents each for 8-port and $1.34 for 16-port devices in 1,000-unit quantities.
To view datasheets, click here: www.maxim-ic.com/PRGraphics/PRPDF/MAX7319-29.cfm
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