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Social media websites aren't just for socializing anymore. In fact, many law enforcement agencies have found things like Facebook to be a very resourceful tool for catching criminals.
You might've noticed that Fort Wayne Police and other local agencies now have Facebook pages for their departments. True, they use it for public information, but it aids them in solving crimes too.
If you're up to no good—don't put it on Facebook.
"People are thinking that they're sharing information and that it's just with their friends but that isn't always the case. Items are re-shared, maybe saved, downloaded from a computer and then resurfaces in some other area of social media, and so we use it in that way," said Officer Raquel Foster, Public Information Officer for the police department.
Foster says that information can be helpful when solving crimes, but it's more about what officers post on their Facebook page.
"We will share information about suspects that we might be trying to identify. We will release images via our department website and then we feed that into social media, and we need help from the public to identify them," she said.
Images like mug shots and stills from surveillance video, but it's not just about gathering information, they use it to spread helpful tips.
"Maybe an OWI blitz that's coming or a seat belt blitz, we share information about investigations," Foster said.
Law enforcement does use social media to capture bad guys and put them in jail, but they use Facebook for other things.
"We don't use social media to solve crimes, but if we can prove that registered offenders who aren't supposed to use social media are using it, then we can prosecute that," said Cpl. Mike Smothermon.
That's right, the Allen County Sheriff's Department uses Facebook to supervise sex offenders, but they can't get into to details on how they do it.
"All we can really say is, just we teach the public for years that you never know who you're talking to online, that's pretty much the way it is here," said Cpl. Jeff Shimkus. "You could be talking to a cop or you could be talking to a predator, you just never know."
But there are ways you can find out: go to the Allen County Sheriff's Department website, click on "Sex Offender Registry" and click "Search for Offenders in Your Area". Just type in an email address and you'll be informed on whether that person's a sex offender or not, along with a number to call authorities.
"We have some offenders who are not allowed to use social networking websites that have minors on them, so a lot of times we depend on the public to be our eyes and our ears," said Shimkus.
Law enforcement agencies aren't required to use social media networks, but officers say it's something they've found very necessary to keep up with the changing times.
Agencies recognize that some people don't get their information through general means—like radio, newspapers, or even the evening news—anymore, but instead through the internet and websites. Using social media is just one more way for law enforcement to keep the public informed and safe.
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A few nights ago in the Lair...
Rubbing sleep from his eyes, Paolo grumbled aloud as he descended a back staircase. "I hate pulling late night duty. The Banditas always seem to want snacks when it's my turn."
He traversed the short hallway into the side entrance of the kitchen and stood in slack-jawed surprise at Sven working feverishly over a tray of goodies. The unmistakable smell of Joanie's chocolate chip cookies filled the air.
Before Paolo could recover himself to speak, the big Swede tossed an oven mitt at him. "Good! Just in time to remove the first batch of cookies."
Paolo snagged the mitt in mid-air and rushed to the oven. Late night snacks were usually the venue of Sven's assistant Lars, who tended toward serving popcorn or chips and dip. However lately, the newest cabana boy Jean-Pierre had been training specifically to relieve Sven in the kitchen, but he was nowhere to be seen tonight.
"I can't believe you're preparing the snacks tonight," Paolo mused aloud as he pulled first one cookie sheet and then another, both loaded with the fragrant little bits of heaven.
"That's because tomorrow is the BIG DAY," Sven answered, deftly piling hot cookies onto an elegant silver platter. He then shoved the platter into Paolo's left hand and a carrier filled with glasses of milk into his right. "Now get these down to the Banditas slaving away in the deadline caves while the cookies are still warm."
Paolo squinted at the calendar on the wall and saw the date March 25th circled in red with multiple exclamation points after it. "I didn't know it was a holiday."
Sven huffed in aggravation but never missed a beat in plunking more cookie dough on the baking sheets. "How long have you been in the Lair? Don't you pay attention? The calls go out tomorrow for Golden Heart and Rita finalists." When Paolo continued to look confused, Sven continued. "After the calls go out, we'll be having another blow-out extravaganza here in the Lair. Since some of the Banditas and plenty of their friends will be finalists, we'll ask THEM about getting 'the call' and maybe you'll understand."
Looking unconvinced, Paolo hurried off to deliver the milk and warm cookies while Sven shoved the refilled baking sheets into the oven.
Fast forward to the wee hours of Sunday morning...
The Lair is festooned with glittery party decorations, drinks and plenty of goodies for all the Banditas, guests, and BBs. As the celebration gets into full swing, Sven drags an embarrassed Paolo around to ask the Banditas and several of their friends about how they received their 'calls.'
First up is Golden Heart Finalist, Bandita Nancy!
It's always my ambition on Call Day to forget about the whole business. This year, my guys were out of town Thursday night, so I stayed up late and slept in. Within fifteen minutes after I'd grabbed coffee, two solicitation calls came in (and never mind that we're on the Do Not Call registry). The phone rang again, with a name and number I didn't recognize in Caller ID. Figuring it was a solicitation call, I didn't answer. Now irritated and not yet caffeinated, I had no thoughts at all about the Golden Heart.
Five minutes later, another solicitation call, this one from a charity we actually do contribute to, but still. Three in under an hour?! The phone rang again, with Caller ID showing the number and name I'd ignored earlier. I answered the phone in my I Have No Patience voice.
"Nancy, it's Linda Jones with the RWA Board," said the caller, and I thought, The board? Did I botch up something for my committee? (I'm chairing Strategic Advisory this year.) Then she rolled on with "I'm calling to tell you your manuscript finaled."
And then I remembered what day it was. I think I also remembered to thank her. Then I logged onto the computer to see who else had finaled (including Anna Sugden, yay!) and found several names I was delighted to see. As well as happy emails in my inbox. And several on the bandit loop from morning people congratulating Anna and saying, "Doesn't someone ELSE have news?" And "I WISH she would get online."
They know me well, they do, including the fact that I am so not a morning person. I couldn't have a better place to celebrate than the Lair or a better bunch of people to share the fun than the Banditas and our Buddies.
On to our other Bandita finalist, Anna (VA) S!
The experience of GH/RITA day is slightly different for me because I live in the UK and am usually 6 hours ahead of CST. This year, we haven't yet 'sprung forward' so the difference was only 5 hours. Still, it means that there's a morning of hanging around and waiting for everyone on the Board to wake up and get calling.
Like many other people, I was convinced that this would be another year where I wouldn't get the call. I'd forgotten about the date until someone reminded me on Thursday night and even then it didn't click in my poor little brain because ... I'd forgotten I'd entered! I'd been dithering about whether or not to submit an entry this year and somehow as time passed, had assumed I hadn't. LOL
Anyway, as I said, I wasn't expecting a call, so I was busying myself with revising a manuscript, when an email popped up from one of my dear friends - Lindsey Brookes - that she'd finalled. That's when I realised the calls were starting to go out. After squealing happily for her, I scanned a few loops and got back to work. Then an email popped up from a friend saying she couldn't wait to happy dance with me, when I finalled. After laughing, I was in the middle of a reply explaining why I wouldn't be a finalist, when the the phone rang. I assumed it was one of my buddies telling me they'd finalled. Instead, it was the lovely Lorraine Heath to tell me Legacy of Love was a Golden Heart finalist!
Poor Lorraine had to put up with some shocked babbling from me and some celebratory singing from lovely hubby! She handled it with grace *g*. I have to say, it was so much fun to have a call from someone I know - made it all the more special. It was also special that this time, unlike my previous two finals, my hubby was here with me ... not on a plane, halfway across the Atlantic or in an important board meeting!
One of the first emails I typed was to my lovely Banditas - who better to share the fab news with?! My happiness was doubled to see that fellow Bandita Nancy was also a finalist! It was great too to have so many BB's share the fun, here on the loop and on FB and Twitter. And, of course, it was awesome to be able to celebrate on the day Susan Mallery was here!
And now we'll move on to DOUBLE Rita finalist, Virginia Kantra:
You know that scene in "He's Just Not That Into You" where Ginnifer Goodwin is staring at the phone, willing it to ring?
Next, checking in from Mexico is Ann Aguirre:
I swear, I think this is the first call I ever got. Even when I sold to NY for the first time, my agent IM'd me because it's international long distance. So this was exciting, intoxicating, crazy-with-delight-making. To set the scene, it was early, about fifteen minutes past nine in the morning here, and I was talking to Lauren Dane on IM. One of my friends, Victoria Dahl, had gotten her call, and we were all excited for her, but I wasn't expecting my phone to ring.
And then it did. I didn't say anything to Lauren, but as I ran to answer it, I was thinking, nuh UH, it can't be. But our phone never rings that early, so I had some hope even before I answered. I said, "Bueno!" which is how you answer in Mexico. The person on the other end paused, and then said, "I'm looking for Ann Aguirre." In English. Which was when I knew. Because anyone else would've addressed me in Spanish.
She went on to say, "This is Jeanne Adams from RWA. I'm calling to inform you that your book, KILLBOX, has been chosen as a RITA finalist in the Strong Romantic Elements category..." She told me some more stuff, and was very kind, but I lost my mind after that. I do recall that she said she was a big fan of mine and would be rooting for me in NY. I got some more information from her, and then we disconnected. I ran around my house screaming for a while and then I went to tell Lauren Dane, who I had left hanging in mid-conversation. I told my agent, who was properly thrilled. I twittered about it. I spent four hours surfing an incredible high. Later that night, my family took me out to dinner and to a movie to celebrate (Battle: LA, which is totally appropriate). It was crazy, brilliant, and utterly surreal. I mean, wow, I've finaled in a category that includes Nora Roberts. That pretty much says it all.
Frequent Lair guest, Patricia Rice:
I missed my call! I was doing taxes for AARP Friday morning, and the internet kept crashing, so I was really late leaving, exhausted, stressed out, and starved half to death. I had no idea that it was Call Day, so I grabbed a pear and sat down to check my email while I nuked a Lean Cuisine. The first one I opened was from one of the other Word Wenches, Cara Elliott, shouting she'd been nominated. So out of idle curiosity, I checked my voice mail--something I never do because I'm phone phobic. And sure enough, there was a message from Trish Milburn asking me to call her. Needless to say, my stress disappeared and I was grinning from ear to ear as I munched my nuked pizza! BTW, four of the eight Word Wenches have been nominated, two in historical and two in Regency. Go, us!!!
And speaking of our recent guest Cara Elliott...
The RITA call was all the more wonderful because the day had not gotten off to a great start . . . I awoke to a harried e-mails on a design project I'm working on. Glitches in the web pages needed new files sent ASAP-and I had plans to go to meet friends for lunch at the Thomas Lawrence exhibit at Yale. Swearing under my breath, I was madly working on getting the files done, my mind totally focused on finishing and getting out of the house on time, when the phone rang. Expecting it to be the web designer, I answered rather, er, brusquely.
A soft voice asked for Cara Elliott.
That's a pen name, not my real name, so my first impression was, "How in the world did a fan get my home phone number? (Clearly my head was still in a funk) So I said-again, rather brusquely-"May I ask who's calling?"
The voice replied, "Lorraine Heath."
Lorraine Heath! Gulp. It slowly sinks in. March 25, writers, phone calls . . . RITAs!
Lorraine went on to say, "I have some good news for you . . ."
Needless to say, I started dancing madly on my chair while stammering my thanks. And then suddenly those files didn't seem quite so odious to finish. Off they went, and I got to my lunch-which was with fellow romance writers, which made it all the more fun to share the good news!
From Romantic Suspense Rita finalist Annie Solomon:
I'd just finished breakfast when the phone rang. I thought: Who the #$# is calling me so early in the am? I checked the caller ID and it was unfamiliar. I was really pissed. Almost didn't answer. But finally I yanked the phone off the hook, ready to yell at whoever was on the other end for calling so early...and this nice, polite woman said she was calling on behalf of RWA.
Gulp...heart pounding...the rest is RITA finalist history, lol!
Moving on to Historical Rita finalist, Sherry Thomas:
Usually I am not a nervous person, possibly because usually I have no idea what's going on. :-) Take the RITAs, for example, in 2009 and 2010, the calls came early in the morning, right after I'd come back home from walking the Junior Kidlet to school, before I'd even realized what date it was. This time, however, I began working before waking the kidlet up, and while using the dictionary widget on my macbook, I happened to glance at the calendar widget, and the 25 was highlighted.
Too bad, a second later, I remembered that RITA calls went out on the 25th. This set me slight on edge. I am not a hoper--is that a word?--and usually prefer to first mentally prepare myself for the worst that can happen. And when 8:30 came and went, I thought, well, that's probably it. The calls have gone out and I didn't get mine.
Then at 8:37 the phone rang. I scrambled to get it. Ack. The number of a known telemarketer. I pressed the rejection button really hard and muttered something under my breath. And then, just as I was walking away from the phone, it rang again. And this time it was Cindy Kirk from RWA. There is an old Turkish proverb that goes: When Allah wants to make a poor man happy, He takes away the man's goat and then lets him find it again. And boy, when I got the call after thinking I wouldn't, did it make me happy!
Another DOUBLE Rita finalist and recent guest, Kieran Kramer:
I was roaming the Internet to see if anyone had gotten the Call yet, LOL!!!!
But this time, it was. I'd been nominated for Best First Book. The feeling was so surreal, I felt a little disconnected. I couldn't believe it was really happening. But that wasn't the most shocking part of all to my call story! I had NO IDEA that if you finaled in more than one category, a different category coordinator would call. So there I was, my head already spinning, thinking I'd already climbed to the mountain top, when forty minutes later, I got another call from a different unknown area code.
I thought, "Oh. That's weird. Maybe this is someone from the RWA offices reminding me to look for my Rita information packet in the mail."
So when I picked up the phone and Lorraine Heath herself--a Rita winner and NYT- and USA Today best-selling author--was on the other end of the line, I had to grab a chair. What could she possibly want with me? I'd already gotten the Call! And then she proceeded to tell me that I'd finalled in Regency Historicals, too. That call really threw me--even more than the first. I think it's because I knew the first was possible. I'd entered the contest, so I might--just might!--get a call. But the second call? I was truly taken aback. It's been a long time since I was that surprised.
I was babbling into the phone even more than the first call and have no idea what I said.
Finally, Lair favorite Nicola Cornick summed it up so well:
It is a huge thrill to receive a RITA nomination for One Wicked Sin and to be a finalist alongside so many fabulous authors whose books I love and whose writing I admire. "The RITA Call" was an amazing experience! It was the first time I had taken "the call" in person and I didn't exactly receive the news in a calm and collected manner. First I was so excited I couldn't breathe then I became incoherent because I was completely overwhelmed. Certainly the dog was looking at me as though he thought I needed urgent medical attention as my squeals of excitement bounced off the kitchen walls. So much for the famous British cool formality!
Congratulations to all the finalists and thank you to the Romance Bandits for inviting me to your RITA Special!
And now a "call story" from the other side of the phone line....
Its 9 a.m. on "call day" and, as a member of the RWA Board, I have my super-secret call list in front of me, and I'm ready to call my first Rita/GH finalist. I had taken my list and organized them by time-zone, east coast to west so I wouldn't call someone in CA at some unholy hour of the morning. All set there, I was ready to dial. It is seriously one of THE BEST moments of a Board Member's time on the board to get to make these calls. SO fun!Anyway, I'm ready to rock, I've got my coffee, I'm mostly awake...dial. Got a voice mail! Arrrrgh! So, I leave a message, very similar to what I said to Ann Aguirre (yes, we DO have a script! ahahah!) "Hi, this is Jeanne...RWA Board...Trying to reach you...try back in a bit, or you can call me at..." I hang up and go on to my next call. About 20 minutes later, my phone rings and it's my friend and fellow WRW member, Gail Barrett. I had SO hoped Gail would final because MELTDOWN is fabulous, and if she did final, that she'd be on my "to call" list. She did final, of course, but she wasn't on MY list! Arrrgh! I had the person just below her on the list. Are you beginning to see what happened? *wince* So Gail calls me, "Hi Jeanne, it's Gail."
I have a very silent, and quite painful apoplectic fit, because I can't tell her ANYTHING. She's not on my list.
"Hi Gail! How are you?" I manage to brightly say, feigning total ignorance of what's going on. There's a pause.
"I'm great, but you left a message on MY machine for this Kendra person...."
OH, CRAP, CRAP, CRAP!!! What can I say, but, "Oh, so sorry!" and get off the phone. WHEW!!! Gail posted later that she was so crestfallen that, at the time, she didn't wonder why I even had her number up and ready to go, nor why I might call her by mistake early on a Friday morning... none of that thankfully, registered. Now I had to wait until I saw her name pop up on the RWA site, to be SURE my fellow Board Member had called her, so I could then call back and apologize! Hahahah! Gail took it with her usual good grace and aplomb, since thankfully she had actually finaled. Grins. And I was able to tell her how very much I had enjoyed her finaling book, MELTDOWN, and that her number, right above the one I was SUPPOSED to call, is what I'd written down instead. Probably something Freudian in there...
It really was fun to call Ann as well *waves at Ann* because I am a fan, thanks to her coming on here to the Romance Bandits blog. Grins.
Ya'll will laugh because I started out those first few West Coast calls apologizing for calling so early - hey, it WAS early for THEM! - then telling the finalist the news. I wasn't sure Ann even heard the bit about calling so early, or being a fan, but hey, I guess she did! Hahahah!
"Now do you understand the significance of 'Call Day'?" Sven asked as he led the round-eyed Paolo back to the kitchen.
Paolo nodded still struck dumb in astonishment. Sven loaded a tray with mimosas, handed it to the silent cabana boy and gave him a push toward the door. "Then don't you forget it next year! Now make sure none of our guests are thirsty."
Some of our guests have offered copies of their books as a prize for our special celebration. One lucky commenter will receive a copy of:
One Wicked Sin
When Harry Met Molly AND Dukes to the Left of Me, Princes to the Right
His at Night
Immortal Sea
So which do you prefer, chocolate chip cookies or mimosas? Do you forgive Paolo for his ignorance? And what makes a celebration special for you?

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Coron, France — Whenever I'm in France or Italy I carry one rule of thumb with me like my passport. No matter how frustrated you get traveling, no matter how impatient you are with bureaucracies, how angry you get with your language shortcomings, calm down. You know why?
You always have the next meal to look forward to.
French and Italian cuisines have a way of soothing the most shredded nerves. Melt into a plate of pasta amatriciana or dig into a big pile of choucroute and suddenly you're no longer lost. That conversation that went nowhere with the ticket agent at the train station wasn't all that important.
I dialed into that safety net Wednesday. I won't go into detail but I've had a lot of bad days in the Tour de France over the years and that was one of the worst. I was headed toward the Pyrenees and high cliffs and me were not a good match.
But on a frantic drive south from the Loire Valley, I stumbled onto one of those French cafes that draw you in even when you're not hungry. It was in the tiny village of Coron in the heart of the Loire Valley on D 960, one of the wonderfully narrow regional roads that snake through French villages.
Doubling as a hotel, La Boule d'Or (The Golden Bowl) is a two-story building of soft white paint and green roof and awnings. A brick archway leads to a sunny courtyard where vines climb the old brick walls and locals sip aperitifs in the shade.
I took a seat under a tree covered in maroon leaves and immediately mellowed with a big plate of sliced smoked salmon dipped in a cream sauce of balsamic vinegar, cream, basil and chopped olives. I then had the petit boeuf, a French steak staple but nonetheless superb, especially when accompanied by a mild horseradish sauce.
I ignored the kiesch. It's awful in any language. But I left as a new person entering a new day. I was in France, and life is good.


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A new survey has revealed the extent of the disruption caused by unwanted interruptions to people's already busy lives in the South-East.
The YouGov survey of more than 2,000 adults, commissioned by National Accident Helpline – which is leading the personal injury sector in calling for improved standards in marketing – revealed the extent of the disruption:
Almost 8 hours (7.93 hours) a year is wasted as a result of deleting spam emails, and nearly 6 hours (5.74 hours) is wasted through answering nuisance calls.
More than 6 weeks (44.5 days) across their adult lives is spent dealing with nuisance calls, texts and spam emails.
72% of people have been interrupted by a cold call whilst doing something important – with 48% being disrupted when spending time with family and 38% whilst writing an important email.
Across the UK, people also reported being interrupted by a nuisance call whilst giving birth, during a funeral, when handling live wires and even operating a chainsaw.
Chief Executive of National Accident Helpline, Russell Atkinson, said: "We have all experienced the disruptive impact that nuisance marketing has – deep in thought at our desks, out with family and friends or in the middle of cooking a meal, the phone rings only for it to be a cold call. Whilst each call might only last for a minute or less, this can quickly add up over the course of a month or year.
"National Accident Helpline wants to put an end to this disruption, and as part of our Stop Nuisance Calls campaign we're continuing to raise awareness of the practical steps that people can take to prevent and report nuisance marketing.
"We are also encouraging other organisations to sign-up to the Ethical Marketing Charter – an industry-led initiative that calls on businesses in the personal injury sector to commit to never cold calling, texting or emailing consumers.
"All of this will help people to start reclaiming their time and spend more of it doing the things they enjoy most."
Mike Lordan, Director of External Affairs at the Direct Marketing Association, said: "This research highlights that nuisance calls and texts continue to be a key source of frustration for people, and we would encourage people to sign-up to the Telephone Preference Service to ensure they are provided with more protection from unsolicited marketing."
As part of the research, respondents were asked how they would spend the time wasted on nuisance marketing if they were able to reclaim it – with the vast majority wanting to spend time on a hobby, with family and friends or take a well-earned break from their hectic schedule.
Among the most popular responses were:
Relaxing and catching up on sleep
Spending time with family and loved ones
Working or studying
Gardening and walking
Watching TV
However, the survey demonstrated that many people would simply rather do anything than deal with nuisance marketing – with cage fighting and watching paint dry among the suggestions put forward by consumers.
National Accident Helpline is asking people to share their ideas on how they would reclaim their time. Submit a suggestion on how you would use the time wasted on nuisance marketing on Twitter @NatAccHelpline using the hashtag #ReclaimMyTime.
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The cheerleaders at Jackson High School in Everett, WA, have probably been watching a lot of Dazed And Confused lately.
The group of girls were suspended after a series of hazing rituals that included "shooting new recruits with squirt guns, hitting them with hot dogs, and forcing them to wear diapers":
Everett School District said in a statement: "When students make poor choices, it is disappointing to us, just as it is disappointing to parents. We hope, as parents do, that each action with appropriate consequences is a positive learning experience."
No surprise here, several parents of the accused have tried to overturn the suspension but have not been successful.
Cheerleaders suspended for forcing new recruits to wear diapers and hitting them with hot dogs [DailyMail]


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Population (2014 est.): 6,552,730 (growth rate: 1.84%); birth rate: 24.89/1000; infant mortality rate: 39.67/1000; life expectancy: 66.85
Capital and largest city (2011 est.): Port Moresby, 343,000
Monetary unit: Kina
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Papua New Guinea occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, just north of Australia, and many outlying islands. The Indonesian province of West Papua (Irian Jaya) is to the west. To the north and east are the islands of Manus, New Britain, New Ireland, and Bougainville, all part of Papua New Guinea. About one-tenth larger than California, its mountainous interior has only recently been explored. Two major rivers, the Sepik and the Fly, are navigable for shallow-draft vessels.
Constitutional monarchy with parliamentary democracy.
The first inhabitants of the island New Guinea were Papuan, Melanesian, and Negrito tribes, who altogether spoke more than 700 distinct languages. The eastern half of New Guinea was first explored by Spanish and Portuguese explorers in the 16th century. In 1828, the Dutch formally took possession of the western half of the island (now the province of West Papua [Irian Jaya], Indonesia). In 1885, Germany formally annexed the northern coast and Britain took similar action in the south. In 1906, Britain transferred its rights to British New Guinea to a newly independent Australia, and the name of the territory was changed to the Territory of Papua. Australian troops invaded German New Guinea (called Kaiser-Wilhelmsland) in World War I and gained control of the territory under a League of Nations mandate. New Guinea and some of Papua were invaded by Japanese forces in 1942. After being liberated by the Australians in 1945, it became a United Nations trusteeship, administered by Australia. The territories were combined and called the Territory of Papua and New Guinea (PNG).
Australia granted limited home rule in 1951. Autonomy in internal affairs came nine years later, and in Sept. 1975, Papua New Guinea achieved complete independence from Britain.
A violent nine-year secessionist movement took place on the island of Bougainville. In 1989, guerrillas of the Bougainville Revolutionary Army (BRA) shut down the island's Australian-owned copper mine, a major source of revenue for the country. The rebels believed that Bougainville deserved a greater share of the earnings for its copper. In 1990, the BRA declared Bougainville's independence, whereupon the government blockaded the island until Jan. 1991, when a peace treaty was signed.
On July 17, 1998, an earthquake-triggered tsunami off the northern coast of PNG killed at least 1,500 people and left thousands more injured and homeless.
Many analysts say Papua New Guinea is in danger of political and economic collapse. The country's political system is unstable, the crime rate has soared, corruption is rampant, and essential services including health care and education continue to decline. According to the World Bank, 70% of the country lives in poverty. In 2006, Australia announced that it was gravely concerned about the country and had peacekeeping forces at the ready.
Sir Michael Somare was elected to a second consecutive term as prime minister in August 2007, defeating Sir Julius Chan.
Governor-General Sir Paulias Matane was reelected in June 2010, but was removed from office after the Supreme Court ruled that the election was unconstitutional. Jeffery Nape became acting governor-general on Dec. 13, but without explanation, Michael Ogio took over as acting governor-general on Dec. 20.
In April 2011, a tribunal convicted Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare of misconduct and suspended him for two weeks. Citing ill health, he extended his absence and Sam Abal became acting prime minister. Somare officially resigned in June.
In August, the parliamentary-designated vacancy in the prime minister's office and the election of Peter O'Neill were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court, who then ordered the reinstatement of Sir Michael Somare as prime minister. Mr. O'Neill refused to acknowledge the order and remained in office. A rebel group led by Colonel Sasa mutinied, but failed in its attempt to restore Somare's prime ministership. Parliamentary elections take place in June 2012.
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In early June 2012, Australia and New Zealand sent troops to Papua New Guinea to help keep order in general elections. The two countries issued a joint statement which said, "Australia and New Zealand are providing practical support in response to a request by Papua New Guinea authorities to assist them with the conduct of a safe, free and fair election." Former Papua New Guinea adviser, Denis Reinhardt warned that there could be violence leading up to the elections. The Lowy Institute also issued a warning of possible violence due to an "enhanced value of political office" and a "proliferation of weapons."
Although tension had been building for months, the struggle over who should be prime minister came to a head on May 21, 2012 when the Supreme Court upheld its earlier ruling to reinstate Sir Michael Somare as prime minister. Four days later, the parliament voted against the court's decision. The chief justice was arrested and charged with sedition by Prime Minister Peter O'Neill's government. O'Neill refused to step down until the election later in June.
Peter O'Neill was sworn in as prime minister on Aug. 3, 2012, after a 94-12 vote in parliament. Achieved with the support of his once-rival Michael Smore, known as the "Grand Chief," O'Neill's election marked the hopeful start of a new period of stability and unity. In a caretaker cabinet announced on Aug. 6, Sir Puka Temu became foreign minister, William Duma defense minister, and Don Polye finance minister.
See also Encyclopedia: Papua New Guinea .
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While most of her fellow pop divas like Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj worked on New Year's Eve by performing, Rihanna took it easy. Sort of. The 23-year-old singer spent her NYE partying with rap mogul and Vodka purveyor Diddy.
She hung out instead of rocking out and that's quite okay, since she had such a busy year in 2011. She deserved a night off to have fun, toss a few back and mingle with other celebs.
RiRi headed to Diddy's swanky, private estate in Miami Beach, Fla. where she rubbed elbows with a more mature crowd, including Gayle King, Star Jones and Vivica A. Fox.
Just Jared posted photos of the singer, who looked demure, by RiRi standards. But she was every bit as stunning as if she was showing a whole lot of dewy skin.
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Chinese 'iPad' trademark owner looking to block sales of Apple's iPad globallyProview, the company that claims ownership of the "iPad" name in China, has asked the Chinese government to block exportation of Apple's iPad, which would effectively bring global sales to a halt.
Proview International Holdings Ltd. lawyer Roger Xie told Bloomberg on Tuesday that his company has been unable to reach an agreement with Apple over the iPad trademark. The company makes computer displays and is based out of Hong Kong.
It has now asked China's customs bureau to block both the importation and exportation of the iPad. For its part, Apple has argued that it bought the rights to Proview's iPad trademark in China, as well as nine other countries. A spokeswoman said Proview "refuses to honor" their existing agreement with Apple.
The filing comes soon after reports that Chinese authorities began seizing iPad 2 units in at least one city. The local Administration of Industry and Commerce in Shijiazhuang in the norther province of Hebei reportedly confiscated 45 iPad units from resellers over two days, due to claims of trademark infringement from Proview.
While just 45 iPads were seized in that incident, there have been no other reports of Apple's touchscreen tablet being removed from the market in China because of the Proview suit. But with the trademark holder's latest filing, the effect could be felt well beyond China.
If Proview wins and exportation of the iPad were to be blocked from China, it could result in a global stoppage of sales, as all iPad units are currently built in China. Apple's manufacturing partner Foxconn is looking to assemble iPads in Brazil, but as of late January production had not yet begun there.
Proview's filing comes only weeks before Apple is expected to unveil its third-generation iPad at an event rumored to take place on March 7. The so-called "iPad 3" is expected to feature a high-resolution Retina Display, and may even be the first 4G LTE high-speed wireless device sold by Apple.


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Suicide rate among area soldiers drops
While military suicides hit a record high in 2012, Fort Benning officials said the deaths of local soldiers have declined over the last three years.
The post had only three of 182 Army suicides reported last year, continuing a decline from six in 2011 and 10 in 2010, said Denise Stephens, the suicide prevention program services manager on post. Benning totals come a day after the Pentagon figures showed 349 suicides among all active-duty troops last year. That total was up sharply from 301 in 2011.
Stephens said Tuesday that officials are very thankful for the decline.
"Fort Benning numbers do seem to be going kind of contrary to what the Army is experiencing," she said. "We are beginning to see a downward trend here locally."
Although the post had fewer suicides than other installations, Stephens said the deaths occurred on and off post and included veterans with service in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"That trend continued in calendar year 2012," Stephens said of the deaths. "There were incidents both on the installation and in the community."
Fort Benning is part of the Training and Doctrine Command, one of the largest installations training soldiers for combat. After service in the Middle East, many combat soldiers have been reassigned to training and some are among the deaths.
"Our focus is on training," Stephens said. "We do have war veterans here. Unfortunately, we do see some incidents that do follow that trend."
To prevent suicides, Stephens said information is available to all soldiers whether you are a basic trainee or a veteran soldier being reassigned to Fort Benning. Information focuses on high-risk behavior, which includes abuse of substances, financial problems, trouble in relationships and behavioral health.
"We have programs to facilitate what we are seeing as some high-risk trends or factors in the Army," she said.
Part of the program to help soldiers includes a comprehensive soldier and family fitness program. It gives an individual a new way of looking at this situation that may be causing a problem.
"It's so much easier to think everything in our life is bad or negative when that is really not true," Stephens said. "All of us have struggles and all of us also have good things going on in our lives. It helps you to begin to look and focus more on the positive."
If you are assigned to Fort Benning, TRADOC requires you to get suicide prevention training twice a year. One program is called ACE, which stands for Ask, Care, Escort, and a second is ASIST, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training.
All soldiers attend the basic ACE course on prevention, which includes role playing and dealing with difficult questions. ASIST is a two-day program to help counselors, chaplains, military police officers, emergency personnel and even commanders.
-- The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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Cpl. Tim Donley was on patrol in Afghanistan Feb. 9 when he stepped on an improvised explosive device. The blast caused the loss of both his legs and severe injury to his arm.
But when Donley stepped on stage at the 6th annual Stand Up for Heroes benefit this month, it wasn't his wounds the crowd noticed, but his remarkable voice and ability to rule the stage.
Donley, like many other veterans, is thankful for the gift of music, which can lift a veteran out of pain, depression and boredom. That is the goal of Musicorps, a program at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., started by the pianist Arthur Bloom.
Bloom teaches hundreds of wounded warriors to play instruments as a form of therapy.
"We try to figure out what people's backgrounds are, their musical interests and then whatever they want to do — we try to move heaven and earth to make that happen," Bloom said.
"When they were injured, everything gets blown up," Bloom said. "Their life gets blown up in every sense of the word. And what we are trying to do, is not just come in and do 'Kumbaya,' but to re-inject a sense of excellence and working on musical material that is challenging and productive and rigorous, so that over time they see real progress."
Before his duty in Afghanistan, Todd Love was a lover of music and the violin. Love lost both his legs and his left arm in October 2010, when he stepped on a pressure plate. With Bloom's help, he is able to play the piano and his beloved violin, which he has played since the sixth grade.
"When I first started working with Musicorps, I didn't think I could ever play the piano again," Love said. "It just kind of slowly came together and I'm still pretty surprised that I can play as well as I can with just one hand. It makes me happy."
For Will Cook, it wasn't about learning to play again, but about coming out of his shell.
"Before Musicorps, I didn't really have anything to do, and I didn't really want to do anything," Cook said. "So I would just sit in my room and do nothing all day, and it was depressing."
Just over 18 years old, Cook was one of the youngest servicemen injured in the war. While walking through a field, Cook stepped on an explosive, losing his leg from the knee down.
"When we first met him, he really wasn't communicative, wasn't making eye contact," Bloom said during an interview with Cook. "And I remember one day, there was a guitar…and you picked up the guitar and started working with Greg, who is a wonderful guitar player from D.C., and he literally did not put it down."
Cook's hard work landed him in a room with Roger Waters, one of the founding members of the band Pink Floyd, rehearsing for Cook's stage debut. Cook practiced 10 hours a day, sometimes more depending on whether or not he needed to sleep, he said.
Cook, along with Waters, Donley and 12 other veterans, played on stage at the Stand Up for Heroes benefit. And Bloom, the man who has helped hundreds of veterans just like these, was right there with them.
"If the injured service member is able to get their life back, then everyone around them, that has also been suffering through the injury — they are able to improve as well," Bloom said.
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I received a portion of the following column via the Internet and thought it was a great idea to share with you. After sending it to a radio station friend of mine, he put it on the air! So, here it is in paraphrased and added form. Hope you�ll share it, too. It�s called �Birth of a New Tradition � Christmas 2012.�
Have you ever thought about the fact that we spend tons of money on cheaply manufactured goods from overseas at the expense of our own local merchants? Let�s make it different this year and no longer use the excuse nothing can be found produced by American folks. Just think a minute. We all get haircuts. How about a gift certificate from a local barber, hair, nail salon? Gym memberships make wonderful gifts and improve health. What about local car washes or detail shops? They all would be happy to sell you gift certificates.
For those who give �big ticket� items why not have a loved one�s driveway sealed, their lawn mowed for a season, driveways plowed during the winter, or games at a local golf course? Beats paying for another foreign made TV, which they probably already have.
Restaurants, breakfast eateries, bake shops, ice cream shops, locally owned, would be happy to sell you any number of their goods, often homemade. This helps keep their doors open all year. And, there are numbers of hometown merchants, boutiques, consignment shops, etc., that have good, reasonably priced products.
Have you thought of giving an oil change at a local station, or the services of a cleaning lady for Mom? She�d love this! Right now my computer is acting up so I�ll soon call a local repair shop to �tune it up.�
Want something more personal? Area craft people make beautiful scarves, jewelry, pottery, wooden crafts, and many other items. These are often one of a kind and will be treasured.
Plan holiday outings at locally owned restaurants. Leave your server a generous tip. Go out to a play; listen to local musicians, bands and gospel singers. (Had to get that in!) Support them. And don�t forget your mailperson, paper carrier, baby sitter, or trash men. A nice tip or small gift will be greatly appreciated and earned.
You can think of many other examples. The whole idea is caring about others. Encouraging local businesses to keep plugging away, keeping the proceeds in the community, and having the benefits come back to us. Helpful, compassionate caring - a great way of putting Christ back into CHRISTmas!
CONSIDER THIS: A clear coconscious is often the sign of a fuzzy memory!
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"Over, Under, Around and Through" is a Sesame Street song performed by Grover as he demonstrates the differences between the prepositions in the song's title. While he's at it, he also explains the difference between near and far.
The song premiered on the second season of Sesame Street, in a sketch where Grover goes over, under, around, and through a set of swinging saloon doors. By the end of the song he is exhausted from his efforts.
Pancho Contreras performed this song in a Plaza Sésamo insert, ending with the same results.
- Because the sketch was so visual, a separate recording was made for The Official Sesame Street 2 Book-and-Record Album, in which Grover encouraged the listener to look at the record as it went around and jumped over his cute, little hobby horse. This version has been used in all subsequent album releases, except for A Celebration of Me Grover, which used the broadcast version.
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Whether you take pictures with your smartphone, tablet or camera, you can now store them in the same place. The Sony Personal Content Station™ is a wireless hub for photos and videos.
The most connected tablet in the world*
Content sharing made easy
Xperia™ Tablet Z is the Android tablet that lets you decide how you want to share. Want to share your memories on the big screen? Or go from tablet to speakers? "Throw" content from your tablet to your Wi-Fi-enabled TV through screen mirroring or DLNA, or send your tunes to a speaker via Bluetooth. With an MHL cable, you can mirror your tablet's full user interface on your TV and enjoy films, games and more while charging. And the micro SD slot enables you to add storage as well as transfer files easily.
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Smart Connect
Make your life simpler by setting up how your smartphone behaves when it connects to other devices. Open your music player when you connect your headphones, organise your Sony Android SmartWatch, or activate your alarm clock when your phone touches the charging dock. Smart Connect is the software that lets you manage all your smart accessories.
Stay connected with LTE*
Keep your connection up on the go. This LTE/4G HD tablet doesn't just let you stay connected outside the home – it keeps things going at incredible speed. Stream videos without interruption and enjoy stutter-free web browsing wherever you are.
* Does not apply to Wi-Fi only versions.
Minimal yet distinctive – OmniBalance design
The design of Xperia Tablet Z is focused on creating balance and symmetry in all directions. We call it OmniBalance design. OmniBalance design balances technology vs. design, letting you get so totally immersed in the content that the hardware disappears.
Xperia Tablet Z has subtly rounded edges and smooth, reflective surfaces on all sides, which are held together by an innovative skeleton frame. The glass-panelled front has a seamless surface and enhanced reflective coating.
The slimmest tablet in the world – 6.9mm*
Quality craftsmanship
Xperia™ Tablet Z was designed in collaboration with Sony consumer electronics experts for the highest quality craftsmanship and consistent attention to detail. Only premium materials were used throughout, like aluminium for the power button and durable tempered glass on the front.
Super slim and light
We've eliminated a layer of air and brought the display closer to the lens, for added touch sensitivity and a smaller size. This eliminated air layer, along with a new construction and skeleton frame allows for a slimness of 6.9 mm and a weight of under 500 grams.
*Verified by Strategy Analytics as of 4th of february 2013. For more information on Strategy analytics results, click here.
Designed for entertainment
We've made sure the design of Xperia Tablet Z is worthy of the top entertainment inside. The borders of the HD tablet have been developed so as not to affect your viewing. And we've given Xperia Tablet Z 3D surround sound speakers, placed so that your hands don't block the sound when you're holding your tablet.
Slim, light and water-resistant. Discover Xperia™ Tablet Z's unique, precision-engineered design.
Premium design, outside and in – Sony unified UI
Whether you're on a Sony smartphone or tablet, you'll meet a consistent user interface on your device and in all your Sony Media apps.
Water- and dust-resistant
We tested Xperia™ Tablet Z to make sure it could stand up to water and dust. The high IP55 & IP57 rating means it's unaffected by 30 minutes under water and can even withstand water jets.
We even put Xperia™ Tablet Z in a dust chamber for rigorous testing, to make sure its operations were unaffected.
- Water resistant up to 1 metre
- Resistant to water jets
- Dust resistant
Anti-shatter glass
The front panel of Xperia™ Tablet Z is made of durable tempered glass, with anti-shatter film.
Processor & Batteryclose
Snapdragon™ Quad-core processor – lightning speed performance
We've matched our software with the powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ S4 Pro processor. This advanced 1.5 GHz Quad-core processor gives you maximum performance and speed, and incredible graphics, without draining your battery. Run multiple apps simultaneously, surf the web with no loading time, and stream videos without a break. The Snapdragon™ S4 Pro processor is asynchronous, which means each core is powered up and down independently. So you get the precise amount of power when you need it, without wasting power when you don't.
Unparalleled graphics
The Snapdragon™ S4 Pro has a dedicated Adreno 320 GPU (graphics processing unit). This is two times faster than the previous Adreno processor and it means you can play the most advanced, visually stunning 3D games, and browse the web quickly and smoothly.
- Twice as fast for gaming*
- Stutter-free web surfing
* Compared to previous version of Adreno
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Faster and sharper than ever. Step into the most advanced mobile graphics and swift multi-tasking.
Ultra-fast LTE/4G technology
With Xperia™ Tablet Z, speed is never an issue, even when you're out and about. The Snapdragon™ S4 Pro has a built-in LTE/4G modem*. With it, speeds are up to 10 times faster than 3G internet connections, so you can upload content quickly wherever you are.
Ten times faster than 3G. The Xperia Tablet Z Android tablet is equipped with ultra-fast LTE/4G technology.
* Not valid for Wi-Fi only models.
Significantly improve battery life with Battery STAMINA Mode
Smartphones use a lot of power, even when you're not actively using them. All those apps that you have on your Android™ smartphone may still be running in the background, draining your battery. Battery STAMINA Mode saves you wasted battery drain. It recognises when you're not using your display and automatically turns off the functions you don't need, while keeping the notifications you want. As soon as you press the power button to wake up your screen, everything is up and running again.
Get only the important notices
With Battery STAMINA Mode, Wi-Fi and data traffic are disabled during standby, but you still receive incoming calls, texts and alarms. And since everyone has different needs, you can easily customise which apps you want to receive push notifications from even in standby mode. Facebook notifications on or off? It's up to you.
Stunning shots in any light – 8 MP camera with Exmor R™ for mobile
Xperia™ Tablet Z boasts an advanced back camera, for taking beautiful HD pictures and videos – wherever and whenever. The 8 megapixel camera is built with the same modules as leading Sony cameras, for the highest quality results. The Exmor R™ for mobile sensor is the mobile version of the revolutionary Sony "Exmor R" sensor, which was developed to take exceptional photographs in candlelight. Now Xperia™ Tablet Z lets you take gorgeous pictures with a tablet, with low noise level, even in low-light conditions.
HD chat camera
Evening chat? We've included the Sony Exmor R™ for mobile sensor on the 2 megapixel HD front camera as well. So you can have high-quality chats even in less than high-quality lighting conditions.
Sharp and crisp in every light. See the 8 MP camera in action.
Superior auto. Superior photos.
From illuminated night views to close-up macro photos, Superior Auto recognises up to 36 scene types and adjusts the settings automatically, to help you get the best photos anywhere, at any time. As the default camera mode, Superior Auto turns HDR on or off depending on your scene. HDR mode takes multiple shots with varied exposures and then merges them together to make your photos look natural – even in backlit conditions.
Xperia™ Tablet Z will go great with
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Causes of Small Cell Lung Cancer
My spouse recently passed away from lung cancer at the age of 43. He was a smoker for many years. I understand that small cell cancer is microscopic. Are there any findings that small cell lies dormant? I am trying to understand why the small cell cancer all of a sudden developed in my spouse. Could some exposure, either recent or from his past, other than the smoking have triggered it?
Barbara Campling, MD, Medical Oncologist, responds:
I am very sorry for your loss. Your husband was relatively young to be diagnosed with this type of cancer. Small cell lung cancer got its name because the cells, which make up the tumor, appear small under the microscope, when compared to the other types of lung cancer, which are collectively called non-small cell lung cancer. This doesn't necessarily mean that the tumors, which are composed of these cells, are small or microscopic. The diagnosis is made by a pathologist who looks at the tumor under a microscope. However, this does not mean that the tumors are microscopic. Small cell lung cancer tends to grow and spread more rapidly than the other types of lung cancer. The rate of growth can sometimes be quite alarming. On the other hand, it also tends to respond better to chemotherapy and radiation therapy than non-small cell lung cancer. Almost all cases of small cell lung cancer occur in people who have smoked for many years. Other exposures, such as radon or asbestos, may also contribute in some cases.
The question of whether small cell lung cancer can lie dormant for a period of time is an interesting one. It is likely that the genetic damage to the airways, which eventually leads to lung cancer, has been present for many years before diagnosis. However, generally speaking, once a small cell lung cancer has started to grow, it will continue to grow. Because of the rapid rate of growth, symptoms can come on quite acutely. Chemotherapy usually causes the tumor to shrink down, and when it does, it can often remain "in remission." Unfortunately, except in some cases where the tumor is confined to the chest, the tumor eventually starts to grow again, and then it usually does not respond as well to chemotherapy as it did at during the first course of treatment.


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Doug had a problem to solve: when he swims early in the morning, there's not enough light to see the pool's pace clock at the end of the lane. Like any good maker, he devised his own solution. He built a waterproof swim timer that uses an LED display to show your time. He also added a button to switch into a mode to time individual sets without disrupting the total time. The brain inside the clock is a ATmega328P with the Arduino bootloader and Doug says that he can get 100 hours of usage out of four AA batteries. Full code, schematics and build instructions are available for perusal on his site. Doug, from one swimmer/maker to another, I salute you! [via Adafruit]
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Mobile Frame Zero 002: Alpha Bandit now on Kickstarter!
If you're like me, you like spaceships almost as much as you like robots.
You might recall that I asked all you Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack backers what kinds... Read more
All books & Ts are on the move!
Phew. This has been quite a trip. But I'm happy to say, all Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack books, decals, and T shirts are on the move! Make That Thing!... Read more
MFØ T shirts are in, as well as decal proofs!
Here, let me just show you:
I was out of town when these arrived, so Hannah went over and looked at them for me. I'm very excited about it and... Read more
MFØ is shipping!
There's a very good chance you've just gotten an email from Make That Thing telling you that stuff's coming your way! That stuff is none other than your copy of... Read more
Mobile Frame Zero at Conpulsion!
This coming week, the inestimable Malcolm Craig and Joe Murphy will be running Mobile Frame Zero at Conpulsionin Edinburgh, Scotland! Bring your frames and windmill stations and fight them!... Read more
PAX East: Get your Books, Hot off the Presses!
Please visit us in the Indie Bazaar in the Tabletop area of PAX East and pick up your copyof Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack in person! Anyone at the... Read more
Where's My Chabbing Mobile Frame Zero?
You can't imagine how much I wish I didn't own 4000 copies of Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack.
But I do.
They're waiting at Topatoco, chabbing to charge out... Read more
Mobile Frame Zero is lining up at the transit gate!
Mobile Frame Zero is at press and getting ready to ship inbound!Surveys are now going out. Please let us know where you live so we can send you your... Read more
Malcolm Craig's Support Frame Contest
In Honor of the Release of Mobile Frame Zero
Malcolm Craig is running a support frame contest! The intention is to show off your creativity for non-combat oriented frames. As... Read more
Mobile Frame Zero: To Press!
Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack
has gone to press!
Hooray! I'll have a proof soon to paw through, but the file is out the door! I should have a proof... Read more
Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack Draft f4
You see that "f"? That means that it's a final candidate. In this case, it's not quite true — I still haven't gotten bios from three of the co-creators.... Read more
600 Tiny Pieces!
Most US Garage kits have now shipped! International Garage backers should get their tiny, dense packages soon!
You can find some of the instructions in early... Read more
Mobile Frame Zero and Hofstadter's Law
Hofstadter's Law:
It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter's Law."
I was just reminded by a couple of you guys that it's been... Read more
Mobile Frame Zero Editing and Page Design Proceeding Apace
We're entering act 3of the publication of Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack! Despite frequent and sometimes severe technical problems, logistics that still baffle me, some really unpleasant internet arguments,... Read more
Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack v0.2.1
Hey, pilots, engineers, captains and comrades! I just got through this draft and Mobile Frame Zero and I want to share it with you!
It's missing some stuff that I'm... Read more
Well, dammit. Let's try for next week.
Hey, backers, I've been working very hard on Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack and I really wanted to drop a complete draft on you today, but it turns out the... Read more
Mobile Frame Vector
Quickie update!
Vincent and I got a tonof useful feedback from the last preview of the game rules! We got a bunch of new players trying the game for... Read more
A Victory for Ijad, Solar Union, and the Free Colonies!
Thank you backers!
I've got a lot of work ahead of me.Your enthusiasm has thrown me for a loop — instead of writing, drawing, and designing, I've been dealing... Read more
On Objectives, Capturing Them, and Holding Them
Above you can see "Emile", the recon Hi-Leg owned by Alef Torrad, on patrol through the bamboo thickets of Gurst.
Some last-minute items!
Before the Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack... Read more
PAX East and What you Can Expect
Tycho and I discuss some important tactical decisions on the table on Sunday at PAX East. The guy on the left there is named Vlad. I don't know if he's... Read more
Sustainable Garages
When I announced that there were more Mobile Frame Garages available earlier today, they were all gone in 80 minutes.
So I had a chat with Paul about producing larger... Read more
Mobile Frame Garage kits!
Mobile Frame Garage Kits Now Available!
I've just struck a deal with Paul Janssen of The Missing Brick to assemble Mobile Frame Garages! There are an additional 38 now available... Read more
Building an Ijad Mobile Frame to Ride to PAX
(... and wow! You guys sure love robots! And LEGO®! And playing with your friends!)
I'm really busy getting myself ready for PAX East, but I wanted to take... Read more
Let's Talk About Decals
I've been working on Mobile Frame Zero decals and have come to an interesting conclusion: if I don't die cut the stickers, I can include four sheets of decals for... Read more
Mobile Frame Zero's Creative Contributors
There are several people who are making Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack a success. Vincent Baker, of course, is one. His roleplaying games, the supernatural and morally challenging Western Dogs... Read more
The Reason Mobile Frame Zero is at $40,000 is Because of You
I just wanted to drop a quick update to point out you guys to each other and make sure every backer knows what's going on.
Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack... Read more
A Stretch Goal That I Hope Isn't Obsolete By The Time I Finish Writing This Update
Two afternoons ago, I was doing my thing (which right now seems to be answering emails instead of publishing games), when someone said, "Hey! Penny Arcade!"
Tycho had mentioned Mobile... Read more
Mobile Frame Zero Reaches 200%! Celebratory T shirts ensue!
Everyone, thank you so much for getting the word out! Today Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack crossed the 200% line, which is very, very encouraging.
To celebrate, I've designed... Read more
The Commons! They're so Creative!
Great Googly Moogly! Thanks in no small part to the backers who upped their pledges when I announced that we were planning on making Mobile Frame Zero a Creative Commons... Read more
Strategic Building for Cell Leader, Brigadier General, or Inspirational Zealot
Building a frame
A mobile frame is built out of up to six systems.
Two of them are built-in, represented by two white dice(2W). All frames have these. I... Read more
SC 0000 and Forward: a History of the Galaxy of Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack
I've gotten a bunch of requests for information about the factions present in Mobile Frame Zero. Below, you'll see a couple of description of the factions and then a complete... Read more
Making Sure Everyone Gets to Play
When I was a kid in the 80s, I got a copy of Car Wars for $8 and loved it, designing all sorts of ridiculous vehicles to play against my... Read more
Thanks to Ben Palmer, who took an extra leap, Mobile Frame Zero has raised $10,000 in pledges!
(I'll have a special announcement soon, but am now sick and can't do... Read more
Pressurize Your Muscle Cylinders! Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack is funded!
Thank you, backers! I can't tell you what a big deal it is for me as a small publisher to get this kind of confirmation. When Vincent and I started... Read more
2/3 to success in 2 days!
The good news is, we're 2/3 the way to success in just two days!
The bad news is, that, if day one was 1/2 and day two is 2/3, the... Read more
Holy butts! 50% in 10 hours!
This is a milestone! Let's celebrate! Let's see, I'll get in my LF-6 "Chunk Monkey" over here. Hey, Soren, could you bring me the big — no, the bigger ones.... Read more


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Awesome work. I wanna see a sniper rifle :P
Brick It Brick It is a modification with the dedicated goal to create a Lego universe. Our universe should pick up as many different Lego elements as possible and unite them to a single unit. We want to combine a lot of various happy colors, animations, funny effects and lots more.
Awesome work. I wanna see a sniper rifle :P
Haha looks really nice :D
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Renders of our assault Rifle