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To evaluate the hypothesis that poor adherence to highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART) would be more strongly related to cognitive impairment among older than among younger HIV-seropositive adults.
A volunteer sample of 431 HIV-infected adult patients prescribed self-administered HAART was recruited from community agencies and university-affiliated infectious disease clinics in the Los Angeles area.
Neurocognitive measures included tests of attention, information processing speed, learning/memory, verbal fluency, motor functioning, and executive functioning. Medication adherence was measured using microchip-embedded pill bottle caps (Medication Event Monitoring System) and self-report. Latent/structural analysis techniques were used to evaluate factor models of cognition and adherence.
Mean adherence rates were higher among older (≥50 years) than younger (<50 years) HIV-positive adults. However, latent/structural modeling demonstrated that neurocognitive impairment was associated with poorer medication adherence among older participants only. When cognitive subdomains were examined individually, executive functioning, motor functioning, and processing speed were most strongly related to adherence in this age group. CD4 count and drug problems were also more strongly associated with adherence among older than younger adults.
Older HIV-positive individuals with neurocognitive impairment or drug problems are at increased risk of suboptimal adherence to medication. Likewise, older adults may be especially vulnerable to immunological and neurocognitive dysfunction under conditions of suboptimal HAART adherence. These findings highlight the importance of optimizing medication adherence rates and evaluating neurocognition in the growing population of older HIV-infected patients.
HIV infection can result in significant neurocognitive dysfunction, most prominently in the domains of motor functioning, attention, processing speed, executive functioning, and memory.1,2 This profile of neurocognitive impairment has been interpreted as reflecting a primarily frontal-subcortical pathogenesis and tends to increase in severity with progression from nonsymptomatic to AIDS phases of HIV illness.2 Advances in the treatment of HIV infection, such as the advent of highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART), have been shown to greatly improve markers of immune function, with positive consequences downstream. In addition to increased CD4 count and reduced HIV viral load,3,4 HAART can bolster patients' motor functioning, processing speed, memory, and general cognition.5–7
However, a number of factors are likely to moderate the neuroprotective effects of HAART. For example, consistently high levels of adherence are needed to modulate certain aspects of immune functioning (e.g., antigen-specific responses and cytokine production) and successfully reconstitute or maintain desirable levels of immune functioning.8,9 Unfortunately, objective measures show that only 50%–60% of HIV-infected patients achieve adequate adherence to their medications.8,10 In addition, different antiretroviral medications have been shown to vary considerably in their ability to penetrate the central nervous system (CNS) and reduce CNS HIV viral load.11 Interestingly, recent studies have also found increased permeability of the blood-brain barrier in older adults.12,13 To the degree that these changes serve to promote the penetration of medications into the CNS, the relative neuroprotection afforded by proper HAART adherence may increase with advancing age.
Patient age is also a potent predictor of medication adherence in HIV-positive populations, with individuals older than 50 years of age demonstrating considerably better adherence overall than those younger than 50 years of age.14 Nevertheless, recent evidence suggests that older adults are at a substantially increased risk for HIV-associated cognitive decline and dementia relative to their younger counterparts.15–17 This issue continues to grow in importance with the advancing age of the HIV/AIDS patient population; according to the most recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 24% of HIV-positive individuals are now aged 50 or older.18
Thus far, mechanisms responsible for older adults' increased susceptibility to HIV-associated cognitive impairment have not been clearly identified. Further study of factors related to cognitive morbidity in HIV is greatly needed to provide a basis for effective prevention and intervention in this rapidly evolving patient population. In the current study, possible age differences in the relationship between neurocognitive functioning and medication adherence were examined in HIV-positive individuals. It was hypothesized that poor adherence would be more strongly related to cognitive impairment among older than among younger adults.
Participants consisted of 431 HIV-infected adults who were prescribed self-administered HAART at the time of participation. Recruitment was conducted from community agencies in the Los Angeles area that specialize in providing services to HIV-infected individuals and using fliers posted in infectious disease clinics at university-affiliated medical centers. HIV status was confirmed with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and Western blot. Demographic and health characteristics of the sample are presented in Table 1.
Adherence to HAART medication over a mean of 30.84 (SD: 5.60) days was determined through a combination of self-report and objective measures. Objective measurement of adherence was achieved via the Medication Event Monitoring System (MEMS), which uses a pressure-activated microprocessor in the medication bottle cap that automatically records the date, time, and duration of bottle opening. These data were later downloaded from the bottle cap using a personal computer. Priority for the single medication chosen for MEMS monitoring was given to patients' medications in the following order: protease inhibitors (monitored for 43.9% of participants), nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (monitored for 35.3%); nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (monitored for 17.2%); nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (monitored for 1.9%); and other classes of medication (monitored for 1.9%). MEMS adherence was calculated as percent of doses taken relative to the total number of doses prescribed. To maximize MEMS data accuracy, participants were instructed to open the MEMS cap only when they are taking a dose, to refill the bottle at a time when they ordinarily took a dose, and not to use pill organizers or take "pocket doses" (e.g., removing multiple pills at a time for later use). In addition, to account for bottle openings which were not likely to be related to an actual dosing event, the following corrections were made to MEMS data: number of MEMS cap openings were truncated to the total number of prescribed doses per day; only one MEMS cap opening was counted per 2-hour period, and MEMS cap openings performed by the research team for administrative purposes were removed from the data. Self-report of adherence was determined in three ways, including participants' report of the number of doses of the MEMS-tracked medication missed during the last month (30-day self-report); participants' report of whether they missed a dose of their MEMS medication the previous day (1-day self-report); and participants' report of subjective degree of overall medication adherence, as determined by the Medical Outcome Scale questionnaire total score (qualitative self-report).
All participants completed one of two similar fixed neuropsychological test batteries (Battery A [N = 185] and Battery B [N = 246]; see Appendix). Raw test scores were converted to demographically corrected t scores using published normative data. Individual test t scores were grouped into one of six cognitive domains (attention, information processing speed, learning/memory, verbal fluency, motor functioning, and executive functioning) and averaged to establish domain t scores for use in primary data analyses. Supporting the psychometric equivalence of the two test batteries, confirmatory factor analyses demonstrated no significant differences in cognitive domain factor structure.
Total score from the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II19) was used as an index of depressive symptomology. Substance use modules from the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM–IV 20 were administered to determine whether participants currently met diagnostic criteria for alcohol or substance abuse or dependence. Ordinal alcohol and drug problems variables were also computed from Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition diagnostic data such that abuse was coded as 1, dependence was coded as 2, and no diagnosis was coded as 0.
All procedures were approved by institutional review board panels at UCLA and the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. After providing written informed consent, participants completed a detailed demographic questionnaire and structured psychiatric interview followed by a fixed battery of neuropsychological tests. Trained psychometrists conducted all neuropsychological testing under the supervision of a board-certified neuropsychologist (CHH). Psychiatric interviewing was conducted under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist (SAC). Participants then received instruction in how to use the MEMS caps and were scheduled to return approximately 1 month later. At the follow-up visit, participants completed self-report measures of adherence, and MEMS caps were collected for data download. Participants received payment of $80.00 for participating in this portion of the study.
Latent/structural modeling techniques were used to test all primary theoretical models. This multivariate approach pools the shared variance of multiple measures for each latent factor to maximize construct-relevant variance, thereby excluding variance unique to individual measures (including error) and maximizing reliability. Extreme outliers (z > 4.0 and more than 0.5 SD from next score) were truncated to within 0.5 SD of the next nearest score to prevent the undue influence of single scores on linear models and reduce Type I and Type II error. Expectation maximization was used to impute missing data for all latent/structural analyses (1.12% of all data points). The AMOS 7.0 statistical package, using maximum likelihood estimation, was used for all confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and latent/structural modeling with the following fit indices reported: 1) Pearson χ2 for comparisons of absolute fit between nested models; 2) Comparative Fit Index for which values 0.95 or greater are considered good fit; and 3) root mean square error of approximation for which values 0.08 or less are acceptable and 0.05 or less are considered good fit. In consideration of multivariate nonnormality of the data (determined by Mardia's normalized estimate), bias-corrected confidence intervals were generated using a 500-sample maximum likelihood bootstrapping technique as a secondary check on the accuracy of latent/structural model parameter estimates. These confidence intervals were consistent in all instances with interpretations of results described below. The SPSS 15.0 statistical package was used for all other analyses.
As shown in Table 1, younger (age <50 years) and older (age ≥50 years) participant groups were not significantly different in terms of gender, race/ethnicity, education, mean estimated verbal intelligence quotient, most recent CD4 count, months on HAART, number of total medications (HAART and non-HAART), mean BDI-II total score, or prevalence of alcohol dependence. However, more individuals in the younger group met criteria for AIDS and current drug dependence.
Proportions of medication classes tracked by MEMS (protease inhibitor, nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor, and nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor) were not significantly different between the age groups (χ2(3) = 0.845, p = 0.84). Likewise, the proportion of younger versus older adults on once-daily (younger: 92, 26.14%; older: 11, 13.92%), twice-daily (younger: 240, 68.18%; older: 62, 78.48%), and three-times-daily (younger: 20, 5.68%; older: 6, 7.59%) dosing schedules for these medications was not significantly different (χ2(2) = 5.40, p = 0.07).
Greater variability for MEMS and 30-day self-report measures was found among younger than among older adults (Levene's F [1, 429] = 15.58, p <0.001, and Levene's F [1, 414] = 13.99, p <0.001, respectively). As shown in Table 2, older adults demonstrated significantly better adherence than younger adults on these measures when equal variances were not assumed. No significant differences were found between age groups for qualitative self-report of adherence. The proportion of individuals reporting a missed dose in 1-day self-report was also not significantly different between younger (12.68%) and older (9.09%) participants, χ2(1) = 0.77, p = 0.38.
Independent-samples t tests for each of the six demographically corrected cognitive domain t scores (presented in Table 3) demonstrated no significant between-group mean differences. However, greater variability was found in the older group for learning/memory (Levene's F [1, 429] = 4.17, p = 0.04) and verbal fluency (Levene's F [1, 429] = 47.49, p <0.001).
A CFA was conducted for cognitive and adherence variables so that comparisons of these constructs could be made between the younger and older age groups. CFA models consisted of two correlated latent factors: "Cognition" and "Adherence." Indicators of Cognition included standardized t scores of processing speed, memory, attention, executive functioning, verbal fluency, and motor functioning (tests for each domain are identified in the Appendix). Indicators of Adherence included MEMS adherence, qualitative self-report, 30-day self-report, and 1-day self-report. CFA models were first evaluated separately for the younger and older age groups (Models A and B). Subsequently, data from both groups were modeled simultaneously (Model C0).
CFA tests of invariance were then conducted, comparing absolute fit between nested versions of Model C by imposing successive constraints on the equality of measurement weights (C1), measurement intercepts (C2), and structural covariances (C3) between age groups. A significant change in fit between models C0 and C1 (Δχ2(8) = 29.99, p <0.001) demonstrated differences in factor structure between groups. Further examination demonstrated that the factor structure of cognition did not differ significantly between age groups, although 30-day and 1-day self-report were weaker indicators of medication adherence for older than for younger participants. In addition, as demonstrated by the change in fit between models C2 and C3(Δχ2(3) = 60.73, p <0.001), the covariance of cognition and adherence differed significantly between age groups. Fit statistics for selected latent models are shown in Table 4.
Model C0 was examined further to obtain estimates of the relationship between cognition and adherence. Although Cognition and Adherence were not significantly related in the younger group, r = 0.02, z = 0.23, p = 0.82, these latent factors were strongly related in the older group, r = 0.49, z = 2.57, p = 0.01. This model is represented in Figure 1.
Additional models were tested to more closely examine cognition-adherence relationships. In Model D, the latent Adherence factor was permitted to covary freely with each of the six individual indicators of cognition. Adherence was not significantly related to any indicators of cognition in the younger group. However, in the older group, Adherence was related to executive functioning (r = 0.45, z = 2.50, p = 0.01), motor functioning (r = 0.46, z = 2.57, p = 0.01), and processing speed (r = 0.35, z = 2.09, p = 0.04). In Model E, the latent Cognition factor was permitted to covary freely with each of the three individual indicators of adherence. Cognition was not significantly related to any indicators of adherence in the younger group, but Cognition was significantly related to both MEMS adherence (r = 0.38, z = 2.85, p = 0.004) and qualitative self-report of adherence (r = 0.31, z = 2.40, p=0.02) in the older group.
Our findings of differential cognition-adherence relationships cannot be accounted for by the previously described between-group differences in variability, as adherence variability was lower in the group demonstrating stronger relationships (older adults). Likewise, the cognitive domains with greater variability among older adults (learning/memory and verbal fluency) were not individually related to adherence in either age group and, therefore, do not appear to be driving the overall cognition-adherence relationship.
Individual follow-up analyses were also conducted to evaluate and control for relevant health-related factors, including CD4 count, alcohol problems, drug problems, depression, hepatitis C, history of learning disabilities or neurological illness, and MEMS regimen complexity. Models were tested controlling for the potential influence of each of these variables on the relationship between Cognition and Adherence. In Model F, higher CD4 count was associated with better Adherence (β = 0.38, z = 2.53, p = 0.01), but only for individuals in the older group. In Model G, greater drug problems were also a strong predictor of poorer adherence in the older group (β = −0.59, z = −4.31, p <0.001). In Model I, increased depression (BDI-II score) was significantly related to poorer Adherence (β = −0.14, z = −2.29, p = 0.02) and Cognition (β = −0.14, z = −2.41, p = 0.02) in the younger group only. The magnitude of the depression-adherence relationship was similar among older adults (β = −0.25, z = −1.69, p = 0.09) but failed to reach statistical significance. In Model J, greater MEMS regimen complexity (dosing frequency) was significantly associated with poorer adherence in the younger group (β = −0.19, z = −3.22, p = 0.001). No other control variables were significantly associated with adherence or cognition in either age group. Notably, the cognition-adherence relationship was not meaningfully affected in any control analyses.
Previous research has demonstrated that older adults are particularly vulnerable to HIV-associated cognitive decline and dementia.15–17 However, mechanisms for this vulnerability have not yet been clearly identified. In this study, medication adherence and neurocognitive functioning were examined in younger (age <50 years) and older (age ≥50 years) HIV-positive adults. Latent factor models demonstrated prominent age differences in the cognition-adherence relationship, such that neurocognitive impairment was strongly related to poorer adherence among older HIV-positive individuals, but not among their younger counterparts. Follow-up analyses demonstrated that factors such as alcohol problems, drug problems, depression, and regimen complexity could not account for these findings.
Although the cross-sectional nature of this study prevents direct interpretations of cause and effect, our results provide some support for the possibility that poor medication adherence may be especially likely to result in cognitive impairment among older adults. For example, findings indicated that adherence in this group was related to executive functioning, motor functioning, and processing speed, but not verbal fluency, attention, or even memory. Whereas it is relatively straightforward to envision ways in which executive dysfunction could cause poor adherence, potential mechanisms by which slowed speed of motor function, and information processing could affect adherence are somewhat less compelling. In addition, it is notable that executive and motor impairment are considered sentinel symptoms of emerging HIV-related subcortical/ basal ganglia dysfunction.1,2
In previous research, older adults have demonstrated weaker CD4 recovery after HAART21,22 and a stronger relationship between cerebrospinal fluid viral load and neurocognitive impairment.23 Consistent with these previous studies, our finding that CD4 count was significantly related to adherence only among older participants may reflect an age-related susceptibility to negative immunological effects of poor adherence. This relatively greater adherence-related immunological dysfunction might then be expected to result in increased neurocognitive dysfunction over time. Although we found no relationship between CD4 count and current cognitive ability (similar to a number of previous findings24–26), this may reflect differences between the time course of HIV-related neurodegeneration, which is likely to be progressive and cumulative in nature, and biomarkers of immunocompetence, which may have a more fluctuating trajectory.
However, given that a wide range of individual cognitive domains have previously been linked to specific medication-taking skills and overall adherence,10,27,28 it appears most likely that the cognition-adherence relationship is in fact bidirectional. The increased strength of this relationship among older adults in this study may be related, in part, to a threshold effect whereby medication adherence begins to decline only when cognitive ability drops below a certain absolute level. Older participants in this study were not significantly more impaired than their younger counterparts, but neurocognitive impairment is defined in this context by deviation from age-corrected normative data. Absolute levels of cognitive performance, on the other hand, are well-documented to show regular declines with advancing age, even in the absence of identifiable neuropathology.29,30 Our findings of an age differential in the relationship between drug problems and adherence might, therefore, reflect a greater sensitivity among older adults to transient disruptions in cognition due to age-related reductions in brain reserve.
A number of factors distinguish the present study from others previously conducted in this area. First, our relatively large sample and latent/ structural techniques of data analysis increased effective statistical power and allowed us to examine neurocognition and medication adherence as psychometrically robust constructs. In addition, we included HIV-positive participants with and without substance use, psychiatric, or medical conditions (neurological and otherwise) in the interests of maximizing ecological validity and enhancing clinical applicability of our results. This approach is well-suited for obtaining a broad, macrolevel perspective, and our results are should generalize well to diverse HIV-positive populations.
Nevertheless, follow-up studies concentrating on more restricted issues will greatly enhance the practical applicability of our findings. For example, examination of ways in which cognitive decline may be related to the CNS penetration of individual HAART medications will be useful in identifying optimal treatment regimens for older HIV-infected patients. In addition, recent studies suggest that some adjunctive psychiatric medications may also play a role in reducing CNS HIV viral load and improving cognition.31 These issues were not addressed in this study and represent important areas for future research.
In conclusion, these findings provide support for a bidirectional relationship between adherence to medication and cognitive ability in older adults. Older HIV-positive adults seem to be especially vulnerable to neurocognitive dysfunction under conditions of suboptimal HAART adherence. Likewise, older individuals with neurocognitive impairment or drug problems are at increased risk of suboptimal adherence to medication. In contrast, younger HIV-positive individuals demonstrate relatively low levels of adherence overall, irrespective of level of neurocognitive function. These findings highlight the importance of implementing improved methods of optimizing medication adherence and evaluating neurocognition in the growing population of older HIV-infected patients. Additional research investigating cognition and medication adherence will be crucial in further refining age-related patterns and mechanisms of vulnerability in HIV/AIDS.
This work was supported by National Institutes of Health grants R01 MH58552 and R01 DA13799 and the National Institutes of Health Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service award T32 MH19535 (all to CHH).
Portions of this article were previously presented at the annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, February 6–9, 2008, Waikoloa, HI.
PubMed Central Canada is a service of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) working in partnership with the National Research Council's national science library in cooperation with the National Center for Biotechnology Information at the U.S. National Library of Medicine(NCBI/NLM). It includes content provided to the PubMed Central International archive by participating publishers.


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Slurried solids injection is a procedure for placement of granular solid waste deep into porous and permeable geological strata. This technology is currently used by the petroleum industry in several countries (United States, Canada, North Sea, and Indonesia) to dispose of nonhazardous oil-field waste solids. Granular or ground solids of grain size less than 5 mm (0.19 in.) are mixed with waste liquids to form a slurry that is pumped down a deep well under conditions of continuous hydraulic fracturing pressure (pinj > σv).
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Muhammad Nadeem received his B.S. degree in geology and his M.S. degree in petroleum geology from University of the Punjab, Pakistan, and his M.S. degree in earth sciences from the University of Waterloo, studying the geological and geotechnical issues of deep waste injection. He is currently working with Focus Energy Trust in Calgary.
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Have you ever been in the ZONE? You know... the zone where you are so totally focused and engaged in what you're doing that your productivity is off the
charts and 8 hours of intense effort only feels like 15 minutes. The ZONE - where time flies, where work feels like play, where the quality of your output
is fierce, and you feel energized after pulling a double shift.
The ZONE is where you are when your actions are completely aligned with your goals. The ZONE is the place where nothing can interfere with your ability to
manifest your greatest desires. The ZONE is where you glow and where you show up as your best self.
Getting YOU in the ZONE - that is the purpose behind Frame of Mind Coaching.
Interestingly - getting you in the zone does not mean helping you figure out your goals or designing a plan to help you achieve your goals. It also does
not mean holding you accountable to all the actions you need to take in order to make things happen. You know how to design plans on your own - you
certainly don't need help doing that. On the contrary, designing plans is easy - it's the execution part that's tricky. Getting in the zone makes it a
whole lot easier.
Helping you get into the zone when you need it means finding all of the thoughts, beliefs, perspectives and past experiences that creep into your
subconscious and work to hinder your alignment. Moving towards the zone means helping you eliminate those harmful internal thoughts that stand in the way
of your success and replacing them with more useful, empowering thoughts.
Here's how we do it. We begin with a 10 week coaching period. There's a call once a week for the 10 weeks. In between each call, there is written dialogue
between the coach and the client every single day for the full duration of the coaching experience. The client is given a weekly journaling question to
think about and respond to, each and every day of the process. The coach receives this client's daily journals and begins the process of continuous inquiry
to uncover the thinking patterns that create the current results that the client is generating - both positive results and negative results. The coach then
helps the client to trade in the beliefs that interfere with their ability to get into the ZONE. Once those beliefs are out of the way, the client soars.
Just like that.
It's not really rocket science, but the impact of this process is magical. The minute you are able to let go of the thoughts and beliefs that keep you
trapped is the minute you are able to step into your greatness. Your goals are really irrelevant and your current reality is just a passing phase. As long
as you are free from the shackles of your limiting beliefs, you are prepared to reach any goal you set your mind to.
I invite you to experience this for yourself. Test drive the Frame of Mind Coaching experience by participating in a no-charge six day coaching process
where you are assigned to a professional coach who works with you intimately every day for six days. After taking an initial coaching assessment, you will
be matched with a coach who will reach out to you for an initial coaching call and set you up for six days of private journaling. During this time, your
assigned coach will read and respond to your journals each day and ask you questions that will help to easily identify some of the barriers that are
preventing you from moving forward. At the end of the six days, you will have another scheduled call with your coach to review your journals and determine
whether or not you'd like to continue in a formal coaching engagement.
There are no hidden agendas - we want you to sign up for coaching with a certified Frame of Mind Coach. We also want you to be sure that coaching with us
will ignite the transformation that you are seeking. All it really takes is six days to get a taste of how Frame of Mind Coaching can impact your life.
Are you ready to get into the ZONE?
Last week I auditioned for a musical and was delighted when I received a call-back from the director. The catch? The call-back was a dance call - and I
can't dance.
There are a few things that come to mind when I think of dancing. First, I see clips from Dirty Dancing, Footloose, Center Stage
, and Step Up flash before my eyes. I am hit with images of lovely overhead airlifts, graceful pirouettes and overextended splits.
Then, I picture myself in ballet shoes, swirling across the floor in a dizzy haphazard manner, my toes flexed, legs bent and my spotting nonexistent. Not a
pretty sight.
The director's call-back e-mail specified two things:
1) If you are coming in for the intensive dance call: wear comfortable clothes (for movement) and bring water (you will be sweating...a lot).
2) If you feel this dance call will be beyond your comfort level, let us know if you would rather attend the less intensive dance call at 1 pm.
I considered this briefly. Giving up my spot in the advanced call-back would most likely sacrifice my chance of landing one of the lead roles.
I hit the reply button and quickly wrote, "Awesome, I'm in! See you tomorrow at the intensive call-back."
I showed up with a smile on my face the next morning, confident that I could fake my way through the day. I joined the line-up of about 20 girls with hair
buns, tight leggings and jazz shoes to await my fate.
"We're just going to do a quick warm-up and then stretching before we begin," the choreographer announced. "By the way, two people threw up at the
call-backs last year. But don't let that worry you."
We quickly began our warm-up which consisted of burpies, sprints and an army crawl. Next was stretching which included backbends and splits. Then, we lined
up again on the side of the room to dance across the floor.
"We will be observing your technique, your rhythm and your energy level," the choreographer said. "We will not be going over the beginner steps for these
I glanced from side to side. "I can do this," I told myself. "All I have to do is act as though I know what I'm doing. Nobody will know the difference."
I soon found myself leaping and spinning across the floor, doing moves I had never performed, or even heard of before. Between double attitudes, coupés,
chaînés, pas de bourrees, piqués, pirouettes and sidekicks, a sinking feeling began expanding in my chest like a balloon.
"What am I doing here?" I thought. "These people have been dancing since they were five. I can't fool anyone."
My confidence evaporated even further when we began the next component of the call-back: the choreographed dance. We were taught a high-level dance and
then split into groups to perform it in front of the rest of the dancers.
By the end of the audition, I shrunk out of the room deflated and defeated. A few days later I received an e-mail with the casting results. "We really
appreciate you sharing your time with us at auditions and call-backs," the e-mail read. "Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to offer you a
performing role in our production."
I knew it. I just knew it.
Over the next few days, I had trouble shaking the feeling of disappointment that overcame me. "If only I could dance..." I kept saying to myself. "I can't
believe I thought I could actually make it. Why do I even bother setting my hopes high when they just get smashed?"
I felt emotionally flattened, and my uncertainties soon began bleeding into other areas of my life. "I'm never going to be amazing at anything, I will
always be stuck at average," I thought glumly. "Average people don't stand out. I will never be the best at the sports I play, the hobbies I undertake and
the work I do."
The more I punched my beaten ego, the worse I felt. As time went by, I realized there wasn't much good in indulging in this self-sabotage. I began looking
for other activities to get involved in, but was very cautious about raising my hopes. "Maybe I can take dance lessons so I can make the next musical," I
told myself. "Maybe some of the a capella groups are still holding auditions. Maybe I'll find a better opportunity to express myself artistically."
I soon discovered a musical ensemble close to home that was holding an extra set of auditions that week.
Before long, I found myself carrying my squashed ego to this audition, hesitant about what sort of self-ridicule I would be exposing myself to a second
At the audition, I sang my heart out and put every ounce of my energy into my performance. "Thanks for coming," the conductor said, when I had finished
singing. "We'd like to offer you a spot on the ensemble. You can expect an e-mail of acceptance from us within the next few days."
I left the room smiling.
I learned a few things from the audition process:
1) Push your limits. Seek out new opportunities. Give everything your best shot.
2) Don't be afraid of failure. When you're pushed to the ground, get up and try again.
3) Failure is a stepping stone to success. Don't give up.
4) Focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses. Be kind to yourself.
5) Everyone. Can. Dance.
Career: Optometrist and Owner, Clear Vision Family Eyecare, LLC
Coaching period: One year of coaching with Master Coach Kim Ades
The future: Becca is pursing Frame of Mind Coaching Certification
Why Becca sought out coaching with Frame of Mind Coaching:
I felt like I had gotten stuck. I knew where I wanted to be and I knew where I was. I wanted someone to help me close the gap. There
seemed to be a huge disconnect between what was in my head and what I was communicating to people. I felt like effective communication was a stumbling
block for me, both professionally and personally. While pursuing the idea of coaching, I interviewed five different coaches who I was matched with on a
coaching website. I chose Kim.
I will never forget the first time I spoke with Kim. Towards the end of our conversation I said, "I think I have a communication problem and I want
somebody to help me work on it." Kim paused for a moment, then replied, "What if I said to you I don't think you have a communication problem; You have a
thinking problem." My immediate thought was, "No way! I know communication is a problem for me." Yet Kim spoke with such passion and conviction, I knew I
needed to take the opportunity to find out what she meant.
What was surprising about coaching?
Before starting coaching, I was a little anxious about how hard it would be to fit into my already busy schedule and to complete the 10 weeks successfully.
Looking back, I can say it's not hard; Not being coached and remaining stuck is hard!
What Becca learned from coaching:
-The number one thing I came away with is that I'm 100% responsible for my own happiness. Before coaching, I put a lot of effort into trying to make
everyone else in my world happy and thinking that this would create my happiness. Kim explained that I was thinking about it all backwards. I now know that
the greatest gift I can give others is my own happiness.
-I come to the table with a much different perspective than I used to. I feel like my ability to relate to and understand people has improved
dramatically, largely because I understand myself better now. I realize that I am not victim to my circumstances anymore. Even in the face of chaos, I can
have control over my thoughts and emotions and that directly affects the results I see. Finding peace amidst chaos is awesome!
-Through the coaching process I have come to realize how close we are to everything that we really want and need. We just have to open our hearts and
minds to realize that it's there.
-My greatest pride and success comes from seeing my three boys, aged 3, 8 and 10, confident and happy in their worlds. It has been amazing to share some
of the Frame of Mind concepts with them and to watch them apply them in their own experiences.
How did journaling affect your coaching experience?
The insight client journaling provides is phenomenal. It allowed Kim and me to form an incredible relationship. Kim received constant input about who I am
and how I work, which allowed her to come to the table more prepared. I don't think most people understand how much they miss out on by relying solely on
one or two contacts with their coach each week.
How does journaling affect your life?
Journaling has been a great outlet for me. It helps me set my thoughts down, preventing them from taking up more air-time than they deserve. It helps me
reflect on experiences I encounter. It also allows me to remember many of life's little moments that are so very special and significant, but are at risk
of being lost or forgotten as life continues to move at warp speed.
Why have you decided to pursue Frame of Mind Coaching Certification?
During one of our coaching calls, Kim and I were talking about my values and what I was looking for in life. She asked, "Have you ever thought about
coaching?" Until then, I hadn't. However, I live in a house of all boys, so as you can imagine, we eat, sleep and breathe sports activities. We do coaching
for hitting, coaching for pitching, coaching for speed and agility, coaching for this and coaching for that. I really get the value in having a PHENOMENAL
coach. Looking back, I realize that I have always been interested in helping other people see and believe in the gifts that they have. Having a coach in
life and having learned how to apply the Frame Of Mind principles to my own experiences has been invaluable to me.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 179 pm ESTEveryday Radio is a bold, fearless and engaging radio show that invites insightful guests to share their unbiased analysis on the topics that impact our world. Kim will be discussing the importance of mindset and proper coaching en route to achieving extraordinary success. As an entrepreneur, Kim is familiar
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Patricia is a graduate from Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, Pa. holding a Bachelor of Arts. She worked as a freelance Illustrator in Chicago for a brief spell. It was at this time that she discovered a wider world of wild and juicy creative flow, fire, art, dance, dust and light. The seas were a-changing, and this intrepid adventurer set her sails high...
The big wide world beckoned, so in 2004 she followed her heart (and a strong case of wanderlust) to New Zealand, where she discovered a passion for teaching and the transformative power of creativity. This is where she joined The Learning Connexion in Wellington, New Zealand as a mentor and helped other artists discover their hidden talents (all the while, reconnecting with her own). During these formative years as a teacher, Patricia was also developing her own business as a Henna artist and having exhibitions of her own fine art.
In the year 2007, after a 6 month trip through the wilds of Central and South America, she returned to the United States. It was at this time that she decided to concentrate on developing her own vision for a life dedicated to transformative art. So taking her life in her hands once again, Patricia embarked on the perilous journey to becoming a full time Artist. Harnessing her imagination and un-stoppable energy, she has thrived on the many challenges which have come her way. This can be seen in the creation of her Illustration and Body Art Business, Divine Gypsy Designs, which specializes in Henna, Face and Body Painting, Illustration, and Fine Art. She is a professional Artist versed in multi - media: Paints, canvas, bodies, murals, sculpture, fashion, costumes, environments and set design. She seeks connection with like minded souls to create mind blowing art that can change the world...
Never turning down a great project, Patricia has also made black light reactive murals for festivals and nightclubs, created living art with Body Painting at galleries, parties, openings and festivals, all the while staying involved with the local community offering a variety of classes and workshops for every age group.
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1.People who can't drive. I inherited a horrible condition from my dad. Road Rage. I absolutely cannot stand it when people are careless or stupid when they drive. If you can't drive, just get off the road.
2.Voicemails. Okay, you called me. I see that I have a missed call. I will call you back if I feel like it. Otherwise, leave me alone. I hate to check my voicemail ever and the little red badge gets on my nerves.
3.Saying "literally" when you obviously mean "figuratively." Really? You literally waited forever? That's funny, because you're here telling me this story right now, not waiting. I'm convinced half of the US population has no idea what the word literally even means.
4.Jersey Shore. I don't even need to explain this one. They're all idiots.
5.You're, Your, Their, There, They're, To, Too, Two. If you have passed the 5th grade, you should know how to correctly the different variations of these words. It's really not that hard.
6.LSU Fans. Meh.
7.Cryptic Facebook Statuses. Examples: "I'm done." "Wondering what happened...." "is so confused."
8.People who comment on cryptic facebook statuses. If you would stop giving them attention then they'd stop posting them. Don't comment saying "What's wrong?" You're just encouraging them.
9.Putting gas in my car. I hate pumping my own gas. Gas stations are so sketch and the weather is always miserable when I need gas. I would be more than willing to pay more if someone could just deliver gas to my house and put it in my car.
10.Crying kids in church. If your child already cries and screams 23 hours out of the day, do you really think they are going to be able to sit through church? No. Why would you not just take your child to the nursery anyways? Sheesh.
11.Mothers with no job who sit on facebook all day. Stay at home moms are totally cool. But the one's who sit on facebook all day and post a status everyday hour, you should seriously consider getting a life.
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伊森·弗莱(Ethan Frye,约1825年 – 1868年)was a schoolmaster and a member of the British Brotherhood of Assassins during the Victorian era, as well as the husband of Cecily Frye and the father of twins Jacob and Evie.
In 1841, Ethan traveled to India, where he helped his fellow Assassin Arbaaz Mir fight William Sleeman and recover the Koh-i-Noor; the two Assassins becoming good friends in the process. In 1847, following the death of his wife in childbirth and blaming the newborn twins for his loss, a distraught Ethan returned to India to take up the training of Mir's son, Jayadeep. He left for England in 1853 when his time with Jayadeep influenced him into taking proper care of his children and mourn his wife's passing. Ethan raised the twins in the philosophy of the Creed, advising them to learn patience and to never let personal feelings get in the way of the mission. Evie took his words to heart, whereas Jacob merely wanted to drown them out.[1]
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It's not really overkill when one of the titles was a PSN/XBLA game and 2 were ftp PC shooters...
Take BF for example, there was only actually a boxed BF release in:
2011 (but 18 months after BFBC2 in 2010)
It would seem though that they have gone the Activision approach but where Activision have one franchise with alternate developers, it looks like EA will alternate between MOH one year and BF the next, so each game wil...
nope. I own Wipeout, Uncharted, Lumines, sound shapes, escape plan and motorstorm. They were all fun games but nothing new from consoles... and in fact a game like Lumines i'd much rather play on a phone tbh. It's a great game but best in short burts and without the need to carry the psv around with me.
You can't deny that the best games for vita aren't much different than what's already been released on ps3 or are just ports of games we have already playe...
may finally get some use out of my vita but doubt it. There's just no really interesting games for the thing and even on the horizon there's nothing special. I was hopeful for a COD experience on the go but Declassified looks like they couldn't be arsed and just wanted to get a COD game out on the Vita at a similar time to the game launching on other platforms
could just be like when BF2 launched...
BF2 - PC - June 2005
BF2: Modern Combat - ps2,xbox - Nov 2005
BF2: Modern Combat - xbox 360 - April 2006
In other words when there was a transition between consoles there were still different versions coming out on different platforms at different dates. All we know now is that there is a beta for BF4 on unspecified platforms. And we know the beta date.
agreed it just seemed lazy, especially the still images lol and for what they added I'm shocked it took them this long. The endings also failed to answer the plot holes people were annoyed with from the original ending e.g. Shepherd still alive in the destroy ending, how did the crew that were with Shepherd get back on the ship, how did Anderson get on the Crucible in the first place and so on.
They basically just tacked on some slideshow, voiceover and a few bland cut sc...
Just seems every year when MS go "we haven't forgotten about the core" and then proceed to show the same 3 games... Halo, Forza and Gears.
MS just don't seem to wanna introduce anything new. Perhaps they will next year with the new console but in all honestly it wouldn't surprise me if as part of their new console unveiling they tease a new Halo, Gears and Forza
Also are Gears and Forza becoming yearly franchises...
Isn't the answer extremely obvious... if you kept adding things into your game it would never ship because there would always be something else you could add.
Also the game had absolutely tons of content compared to most games
seems like reviewer is just annoyed with the constant server issues, in fact the EU servers are down at the moment. For a game that will be played for months and months to come, to mark it down for server hickups during the first week of launch seems rather amateurish.
To prove my point some people may not be buying diablo 3 at launch but will be buying it in the coming weeks/months, would the game still receive a 5/10 when those people came to buy the game?
Sales... COD... next question?
in what way are activision done with MW3? because they officially announced Black Ops 2? They always announce the next COD in May...
An article to inform us of a launch trailer for a game that's launching within a week!!! :o exciting stuff
This article is around 11 years too late :|
real or not they tell us nothing about the game...
I'm sorry but we know very little detail about either game so how on earth could you do this comparison at this time? Perhaps around the Games releases would be a better time to be comparing the 2 games...you know, like 6 months from now
whilst you wont be able to post on twitter etc like you say the site still shows when the trailer will be unlocked:
Lol why would someone buy a 360 specifically for Minecraft? It will literally play on any system and let's be honest anyone who would be remotely interested in games in any form would already own a pc or laptop:
actually looks pretty good and even if it's not for everyone this is a bonus remember, the main course will still be the single player. Take Uncharted 3, loads of people say it didn't need multiplayer and loads just played single player and loved it, but equally there are plenty of people who are fans of what UC3's mp has to offer.
As far as I'm concerned this does add value for me. I played and enjoyed GOW3 but after like 1 and a half playthroughs I was done ...
also in the video you see them put the heart on the contoller, then the rabbid and finally the guy goes to try the assassins creed character... to me that hints more at Assassins creed having some sort of cameo in the game, after all it's all Ubisoft stuff
exactly, people get spawn camped because they are the weaker team. As a stronger team you have no option to keep pushing forward or do they suggest the correct tactic would be to camp the centre of the map...
The most tactical play will be from any 1 life modes anyway
Looks good but that may be more down to it being a well put together trailer. Being frostbite 3 I would expect the game will look stunning... but on PC, not consoles unfortunately


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The Tesler App – Invest or Not in This New application?
Be Aware and Read Our Honest Review! Avoid Becoming Yet Another Scam Victim!!!
Official page: teslerapp.co
About over $1,000,000 in less than 6 months with The Tesler App? Is it a dream or a reachable reality? An extra $5700 in your bank account by the end of the day, every day? Steven Abrahams, presumed CEO of Tesler Investments. On 19 December 2016 offers the last free chance to the public to become a millionaire. He offers to use his system 100% for free. Tesler could be used both from beginners or professional traders. No initial knowledges or experience is required. Assures it is mathematically impossible to lose money. Seems like no risk involved. What you need to do is a simple "click". And it should never lose money by the end of any given day. The only words we can say are: "Lol! It just incredible!!"
Folks, it seemed too good to believe and invest in it right away. We decided immediately to go and investigate. Read with us about what we found!
Let's say a few words about the web site!
By entering their web site teslerapp.co we found a simple page with automatic started pitch video. We see "members" photo with some written words and indicated personal profit. You can see over the company promises. Furthermore, there are no evident address, email or phone number. Basically if you need some sort of support to solve your problem there are none because everything is completely untraceable.
The essential things to know about Tesler App?
Steven Abrahams says the Tesler APP trading System was developed with the aim anybody could make money from home safely. It is fresh and 100% free. Everything is 100% automated. But going forward with the video we discover that it is not so.
Initially you need to deposit money with a shady broker in order to use the system. Moreover, we found something very interesting. If you research google play for this APP, there are zero posts appearing. Furthermore, there are buttons to get the app on iTunes and on Google Play. Unfortunately, they are all fake applications.
If you make $5700 on day 42, they will automatically take a small commission of $28. Moreover, for every $10 000 pure profit you make, Tesle APP will deduct $50 from your trading account. The CEO claims you can withdraw your profits as often as you want in a fast and easy way. Everything here sounds very suspicious. First when you register there is no contract between you (the buyer) and Tesle APP (the seller) to guarantee those arrangements. Second, signing such contract with company or individual which has zero reputation within the trading community is very risky! Such deal, might expose you to further risks, and those commissions might be deducted from your debit card without your approval. That's why you need to be very cations here!
Let's discover the true identity of Steven Abrahams?
Abrahams claims his innovative trading software can make you earn $237 every single hour.
We are faced with a fictional character. Created specifically for this sensational scam. On the internet appears as a well-paid actor by scammers!! Other than millionaire and charitable person!
He is only a good actor playing very well. A fictional character who evidently reads subtitles in good order. He does not spare words with the sole purpose to convince you to deposit your money.
Steven plays with your feelings and desires. Who does not want to have a carefree life? Who does not want to live in luxury? Being able to buy a brand-new car, luxurious clothes, dinners, exotic trips. Everything you've always dreamed of, eventually! He wants to offer it to you apparently in an easier way. Deceives you by saying how simple you can get it through his software.
But, paying to an actor to promote your service is actually not the worst part. But failing to gain the support of the community is the biggest red flag.
Testimonials behind this app are real?
The Tesler APP and the Investment company behind them doesn't exist. Moreover, all the photos of teslerapp.co are stolen pictures. It was very easy to prove that all the "testimonials" are fake. In the video presentation, the faces of many cheap paid scam actors appear. How we know all this? We just listen to those testimonials; all the people claim that they are becoming millionaires for short period of time. And this is like one of the oldest tricks in the scam-book "make you eager". If they can do it you can do it. The only difference between you and them is that your money is real. Outrageous lies at every step!
Outside endorsements?
The most important detail forming the reputation of a binary options trading software is its reputation. We always research the social medias and the search engines in search of feedback. Despite the fact that this trading application looks convincing and promising the system is not endorsed but black listed by the community and probably the reason for that is the numerous negative opinions we came across coming from the day-traders. Keep in mind that there is nothing more honest than the regular day-investor testimonial!
The Tesler APP Scam Review – The Conclusion!
In our summary, we would like to remind you that we are dealing with high budget scam. However, the impostors reveal themselves with their crazy statements promising millions. Too good to be true offers must be avoided at all cost. No one will make you millionaire for free, so do not bait for this crap guys. If you invest real money with this system you`ll lose your capital. Investing with such shady service is not recommended!
Review Verdict: The Tesler APP is a 100% SCAM! Beware and do not engage with teslerapp.co because it's a black hole!
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Uppsala, Sweden (PressExposure) February 14, 2009 -- GreenGold, one of the leading Swedish investment manager active in the global forestry-wood sector today announced thier joint investment with Skellefteå Kraft and Outotec in high energy recovery technology from biofuels. GreenGold Investment Group AB is a knowledge-intensive Swedish investment manager working to develop investments in the forestry-wood sector. GreenGold is believes that forestry-wood based products and energy will be obvious choices of the future. GreenGold bring global experiences and networks from industry, consultancy, research, governance and administration. The founders have in depth economical and technical expertise from the forest-product value-adding chains proven by both doctorate degrees and business adminstration degrees from top ranked European business schools.
GreenExergy is an exciting joint venture, with exciting partners in an exciting and growing market- bio energy generation! The companies Skellefteå Kraft and Outotec of Sweden, which are key players in GreenExergy, have a proven track-record as global leaders in technology development and implementation. The company will develop, market and deliver technology and engineering services for bio-energy plants and the production of energy from forest biomass. The company started in the first half of 2009.
GreenGold concentrates its efforts in a few strategic areas and companies to make best progress. Long term winners will have to prove sustainable development, and GreenGold is there to provide long term endurance. GreenGold works locally with strong players and use its´ global thinking and experience.
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Outotec has extensive know-how and global experience in technology, sales, technology development, plant design and implementation of projects. Outotec will provide these services to the projects that are marketed and delivered by the new company.
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Yesterday at Comic-Con, Warner Bros Interactive revealed the newest character that will be available for DLC for Mortal Kombat. It's going to be Freddy Krueger. Krueger is best known as the murdering maniac from A Nightmare on Elm Street.
Freddy Krueger will feature two vicious fatalities, an arcade ladder story ending, and a full move set. This marks the first time Freddy has ever challenged the brutal kombatants of the legendary fighting game. He will appear with this knight glove along with his red and green striped s weater and tattered hat.
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IAB Report – Toyota Etios Cross launched at INR 5.76 lakhs
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) launched the Toyota Etios Cross with prices starting from INR 5.76 lakhs. Apart from catering to domestic demand, TKM says it will also export the Etios Cross to other markets.
The Etios Cross is available in three engine options and four variants. The diesel is available in GD and VD grades, while the 1.2 petrol is available in G grade and the 1.5 petrol in V grade.
Toyota Etios Cross Prices:
- Toyota Etios Cross G 1.2L Petrol – INR 5.76 lakhs
- Toyota Etios Cross V 1.5L Petrol – INR 7.35 lakhs
- Toyota Etios Cross GD Diesel – INR 6.9 lakhs
- Toyota Etios Cross VD Diesel – INR 7.4 lakhs
[Note: Prices are ex-Showroom, New Delhi]
The Etios Cross is priced INR 50,000 more than the standard Liva (comparing the top-end diesel model). For the added price, the Etios Cross comes with a new grille, side plastic cladding, diamond cut alloy wheels, roof rails, rear spoiler and piano black interiors. The top-end VD diesel and V petrol models come with driver and passenger airbag, ABS and EBD as standard.
Mechanically, there are no changes to the Cross compared to the regular Liva. The 1.2-liter engine outputs 80 PS, the 1.5-liter makes a higher 90 PS while the 1.4-liter diesel produces 68 PS. All variants come with a 5-speed manual transmission.
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Star-Studded Compilation CD Infuses Music with Scripture
Artists from all over the Christian music spectrum have come together to create a unique Scripture-based worship CD which releases today.
Christian Post Reporter
Artists from all over the Christian music spectrum have come together to create a unique Scripture-based worship CD which releases today.
America is one of the most religious countries in the world, but shamefully one of the most religiously illiterate places, a Boston University professor claims.
One of Christian hip hops top performers recently posted an announcement on his website describing the events of a near fatal car accident.
Renowned Christian female vocalist Nichole Nordeman will be releasing a new Best Of CD on Mar. 6 containing some of her greatest hits since she began her career in 1998.
World renowned U2 front man and AIDS activist Bono recently encouraged churches in Oakland, Calif., and the Bay Area to address the rampant aids problem in the surrounding locale.
The controversial documentary The Lost Tomb of Jesus, brought to television by award-winning filmmakers James Cameron and Simcha Jacobovici, aired Sunday night on the Discovery Channel to the anticipation of many.
A panel discussion on Sunday moderated by Ted Koppel, former anchor of ABC's Nightline, will discuss the tomb of Jesus allegations that have been widely debated this past week.
Christian alternative rock band Switchfoot, as part of their ongoing Oh! Gravity Tour, has been recording and selling live bootlegs after every concert.
Christian music superstar tobyMac has jumped into the top 10 of Billboards Top 200 list with his latest album.
A screenwriter for the celebrity-voiced Inspired By... The Bible Experience: New Testament Audio CD has now filed suit against the publishing company, claiming that they did not pay her in full.
Left Behind Games Inc., a company first founded for the purpose of developing games based upon the controversial "Left Behind" book series, has recently opened up a new online store that will sell Christian video games, board games, card games, and comic books.
The first day of a two-day sneak peek began yesterday with the showing of a new Christian film about faith and forgiveness.
The president of Exodus International, a Christian organization that uses reparative therapy to attempt to change the sexual orientation of homosexuals, will be speaking among a panel on the Montel Williams show.
A creative new movie released by Five and Two Pictures merges two worlds that have never been seen before together - UFOs and Christianity.
Elliot Huck, one of the nations top spellers, has decided to sit out from this years regional spelling bee, because the event occurs on the Sabbath Day.
'Amazing Grace: The William Wilberforce Story,' which premiered this past Friday ranked number 10 at the box office its opening weekend.
Amazing Grace: The William Wilberforce Story, which hits theaters nationwide today, depicts one mans journey to bring about the abolishment of slavery in the British Empire and draws attention to the modern day slave trade.
A top executive for the Orlando Magic pro-basketball team put aside his more than 40 years of professional sports experience on Monday to speak to a hungry Christian audience about the qualities that men need in their life.
Two seminars at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) National Convention, the largest nationally and internationally recognized event dedicated solely to assist those in the field of Christian communications, spoke about how film is involved in Christianity.
Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), the largest Christian television network in the world, will be broadcasting a television original - the first ever prime time Christian drama series.
A new CD released by Light Records has been released and features 13 songs, all from artists nominated for the Stellar Gospel Music Awards, a ceremony often referred to as the gospel Grammys.
The Parents Television Council (PTC), a major non-profit promoter of family-friendly television, has done a review on the frequency of torture scenes and is now addressing the issue with networks to change their policy.
The Rutherford Institute, a non-profit law firm that largely offers assistance to various Christian causes, has contacted the National Football League (NFL) to help arrange a compromise over this years church Super Bowl controversies.
The younger sister of an American soldier in Iraq has become a huge hit on YouTube with her musical plea to see her brother.
A billboard advertising a Christian event in Phoenix on sexual identity was recently rejected by a national ad company.


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We will also like to hear your opinions on the faction line up. Was thinking of making a 4th faction, we will let you all decide on that.
WGC is also looking for Serious Modders, anyone who can model, texture, code, use the particle editor, anything like that.. It's a huge mod and we could use some help considering there is only two of us..... FOR NOW..
I'm back, and wish to continue work on this mod. I first would like to apologize to the community and the followers of WGC for being gone for so long. Having a daughter and getting married has changed a lot of stuff in my life. Now that my daughter is a little older and going to school now I actually have time to continue work on the mod. I'm just one man for now, So please bare with me and be patient. Anyone that can help out with the mod would be great. I need help with Textures, xml editing, rigging, deathclones, rotating turrets.. The whole nine yards. Please send me a pm if you are interested in helping out.
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I'm wanting to do different Galaxy's. So Eve Online is it's own Universe as is Starwars. Mass Effect, Star Trek, Halo, and Stargate are all based on the same Universe. I really don't want to do a parrella Universe so I'll be putting a vote up for the Milky Way Galaxy. The fans will get to decide if they want Mass Effect, Star Trek, Halo, or Stargate.
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could you please make more mod tutoroal please you have made good tutorials :D and sorry for my bad english
I do plan on making more. Any Tutorial request that you have in mind?
how to make an Make or Change Texture and How to make Ground Maps and Space maps for GC :)
I don't know how to make textures from scratch myself, Changing textures is a different story, if you mean like recolor of the textures. Pretty much find a program you like to use, like Photoshop or Gimp.. Gimp is free btw, and play around with different colors. Ground Maps I'm not at all good with, but space maps are pretty easy to make. I can make a tutorial on making space maps when I get a little time.
A Tutorial for Space GC could be nice thank you :)
Good work.
I'm back, waiting for an article to be authorized. Forgot to add into article that also needing someone to run the page, Post articles, updates, and the cool shat that peoples looks at, even correct my spelling since I am terrible at spelling. I'll be focusing on the Eve online section of the mod. Yes I know, could have just edited the article and added this, but I didn't feel like it.
Hey um when do you guys think this mod is going to be finished and i would like help with my own mod if you guys want.
Looks dead, Without even a release. Sad really.
well moddb archvied my mod and stuff so ig im not even going to put my mod on moddb
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