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How should game developers rectify that players will forever exist in two universes at once, remaining in the real world while engaging with a virtual one? Even the most elaborate role-players still must sit on the couch with controller in hand; no matter how much you want to fully take the leap, one foot stays planted in reality. Many games acknowledge this problem by creating similarly dichotomous settings, from the terrifying secrets within the pristine walls of Aperture Science and Black Mesa to the Zelda series' obsession with a "dark" world lurking beneath our own. Smart games embrace a disconnect within their universes, recognizing that true immersion is easier said than done. However, these games often cast us as soldiers of truth, the only ones who can see behind the curtain and expose the world's falsities. Far fewer titles look inward, embracing that our own perception might be just as flawed as everyone else's. Engaging with a game – wanting to explore the fictional space of another's creation – expresses some desire, no matter how slight, to disassociate one's point of view from the rules of reality. Tim Schafer's Psychonauts takes place almost entirely in this space between "truth" and perception.
Less than thirty seconds into Psychonauts, we are informed that the human mind is "the ultimate battlefield," a lesson Schafer and his Double Fine developers know all too well. His games always feel like psychic wars against the expectations people have for video games; to Schafer and his fans, the 2005 commercial failure of Psychonauts – easily his most accessible title in terms of gameplay – must have felt like a failure for creativity itself. A key recurring joke in Psychonauts is that when the young psychics-in-training get their minds stolen for a sinister purpose, their brainless bodies still desperately want to plop in front of a television. After the title's rejection by formula-hungry gamers, I wonder if Schafer regretted not making these zombie-like husks moan for video games instead.
What makes Schafer so endearing as an auteur is that if he's some troubled, tortured genius, he's certainly the last to know. If Psychonauts is included in the ongoing "games-as-art" discussion, then it's also a refreshing affirmation that art can be extremely goofy. It might be the least serious entry in the "gifted children against incredible odds" sci-fi subgenre ever, sort of an Ender's Game or Neon Genesis Evangelion filtered through 1990s Nickelodeon. Perhaps this is what threw people about Psychonauts upon its release: despite its off-the-wall inventiveness and slight tinge of melancholy, it is, at heart, a kids' game. There were times when its ever-escalating silliness became too much for me (I think I hung in there until around the talking turtle), but I'll always take an influx of personality over a lack of it. (Similarly, I think Scott Campbell's blobby, asymmetrical character designs often tread too far into Tim Burton territory, but I respect the game for having a unique and fully realized art direction.) The trick to Psychonauts' tone is that it never aims for a younger sensibility to pander. Even when its jokes don't land, they were obviously included for the simple and honest reason that someone found them funny. And like all good children's entertainment, the humor intertwines with concepts both scary and sad.
Like most games, Psychonauts' story is episodic by nature, but it does a lot to connect the dots through ongoing jokes and callbacks. If this were a Saturday morning cartoon, it'd be the sort parents could wholeheartedly enjoy alongside their children, more Avatar: The Last Airbender than Street Sharks. Schafer and co-writer Erik Wolpaw know exactly what sort of story they're telling, so even when you're battling Mexican wrestlers in the mind of a black velvet painter, the overall stakes and arc remain clear. Our hero is Raz (voiced by an excellent Richard Horvitz), a young psychic who feels his acrobat father disdains his mental gifts; he is perhaps the only child who dreams of running away to escape the circus. He sneaks off to join Whispering Rock Psychic Summer Camp, which despite its scenic locale and cliche camp activities like canoeing is a training ground for his secret agent heroes, the Psychonauts. Of course, there's a vast conspiracy afoot, as one of the counselors teams with a mad scientist to harvest the campers' brains for psychic weaponry; doubly of course, Raz is the only one who can stop them.
Whispering Rock and the nearby, not-so-abandoned insane asylum are memorable locations on their own, full of literally colorful incidental characters who are better drawn than your closest companions in most games. (Apparently Schafer filled out social networking profiles for the entire cast, and that attention to detail shows.) But what Psychonauts is known for – and with good reason – are the levels that take place inside the minds of its oddball inhabitants. Each mind is not just aesthetically suited to the character it represents, but its challenges and gameplay directly mirror his or her personality as well; a Norma Desmond-esque failed actress' stage alters based on her mood swings, and a man with a very literal Napoleon complex requires you to play a Risk-like board game. I'm seriously tempted to describe the game stage by stage, since every level is so giddily inventive that it deserves a moment in the spotlight. If Super Mario 64 taught the world how to properly accomplish 3D level design, then Psychonauts shows how to refine it with a greater emphasis on character, theme, and personal expression. Also, Psychonauts might be the first platformer since Mario 64 where individual stages have enough depth and mechanical ingenuity that they could almost support games of their own.
Of course, one cannot talk about Psychonauts without at least a nod to "The Milkman Conspiracy," an insidiously clever level inside the mind of a conspiracy theorist security guard. Taking place throughout a literally twisted suburban neighborhood, Raz must find the missing "Milkman" in a world where almost everyone's been replaced by shadowy, trenchcoated G-Men. The G-Men steal the level (and possibly the game) with their hilariously deadpan, literal approximations of societal roles (my favorite is the one posing as a housewife: "Although over time my husband will desire me less sexually, he will always enjoy my pies"), and are certainly the predecessors of another Wolpaw creation, Portal's rambling, single-minded personality cores. "The Milkman Conspiracy" is the zenith of Psychonauts' masterful theming, which it uses to disguise some of its deeper flaws. The game takes item collecting to almost absurd lengths, but the items are so clever it's not nearly as annoying as it should be. Collecting dozens of unique figments of a character's imagination doesn't seem nearly as arduous as going after the umpteenth generic musical note or puzzle piece in a Rareware collect-a-thon. (Plus, collecting in Psychonauts leads to RPG-like level-ups and new powers, always an effective carrot on a stick and far less taxing than relying upon items to open up new worlds.)
Psychonauts ends, as it almost must, in the subconscious circus of Raz's fears (synthesized with the main villain's memories of his butcher father, creating the infamously brutal Meat Circus). Over the course of the final level, we learn that Raz's near-demonic image of his psychic-hating father might not be all that accurate. Psychonauts is hardly some deep exploration of mental instability – if anything, boiling people down to their tragicomic roots is a comment on the shallowness of pop psychology – but I'm glad that in the end, Schafer made the player character as fallible as anyone else in the game's veritable nuthouse. It speaks to what makes Psychonauts so special; unlike the relatively stately Portal or Shadow of the Colossus, I could see someone really, truly hating this game. Maybe you won't be roused by Peter McConnell's excellent score, or be moved by the well-hidden, tragic secret that Psychonaut Milla keeps hidden in her memory's recesses ; maybe you'll question if this game will really one day be part of "the canon." But I'm glad to see that in the twisted, slightly warped minds of a growing number of gamers, all this Schafer-brand insanity makes a beautiful sort of sense.


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Suzanne Conklin Akbari has expanded the range and methods of exploring texts from the Middle Ages, pushing the boundaries of traditional readings and exploring shared histories. Her research has traced the evolving relationship between sight and knowledge as manifested in a range of poetic texts, explored the relationship between Islam and Christianity, challenged the notion of medieval European literature's insularity, and highlighted the influence of Arabic poetry, music, and philosophy. She is currently working on a survey of metaphor and metamorphosis as they were understood in England and France circa 1400, and an examination of how premodern people saw themselves situated in history.

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It's been a long time coming for Liverpool fans – a long long time coming. Yes, thats right – we actually have a strong chance of qualifying for the Champions League after a few years out of the elite.
Its been a tough few years too – seeing the demise of Rafa Benitez, the implementation and subsequent quick demise of good old Roy Hodgson, the King returning and being dispatched, and then the implementation of one Brendan Rodgers who's appointment left a lot of fans scratching their heads.
Whats even more bizarre is that despite where we are sitting in the league, with a smidgin of a chance of winning it, William Hill football odds of 3/1 and the fact we are looking very good to qualify for the Champions League – some people are still questioning his appointment.
We are sat on 62 points with 9 games to go – 1 point off where we finished last season (10 points ahead of the season before). IF (and thats a bloody big IF) we win every one of our remaining games, with some games against the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham, we would finish on 89 points – the same total it took Manchester United to win the league last season. We also have Arsenal right behind us on the same points and Manchester City sat in fourth with 3 games in hand on the league leaders Chelsea, and 2 games in hand over us. If City win their 2 games in hand, that puts them on 66 points – 4 points ahead of us. This means that if we manage to beat them on our turf, we'd still be sat 1 point behind them and praying to the footballing gods that they get turned over by Sunderland in retaliation for their loss at Wembley in the League Cup Final.
Here's a quick summary of the remaining games left for the top 6.
Chelsea remaining games:
Arsenal (H), Crystal Palace (A), Stoke (H), Swansea (A), Sunderland (H), Liverpool (A), Norwich (H), Cardiff (A).
Max Points: 24
Max Total: 90
Liverpool remaining games:
Cardiff (A), Sunderland (H), Tottenham (H), West Ham (A), Man City (H), Norwich (A), Chelsea (H), Crystal Palace (A), Newcastle (H)
Max Points: 27
Max Total: 89
Arsenal remaining games:
Chelsea (A), Swansea (H), Man City (H), Everton (A), West Ham (H), Hull Tigers (A), Newcastle (H), West Brom (H), Norwich (A).
Max Points: 27
Max Total: 89
Manchester City remaining games:
Fulham (H), Man Utd (A), Arsenal (A), Southampton (H), Liverpool (A), Sunderland (H), West Brom (H), Crystal Palace (A), Everton (A), Aston Villa (H), West Ham (H)
Max Points: 33
Max Total: 93
Tottenham remaining games:
Southampton (H), Liverpool (A), Sunderland (H), West Brom (A), Fulham (H), Stoke (A), West Ham (A), Aston Villa (H)
Max Points: 24
Max Total: 77
Everton remaining games:
Swansea (H), Newcastle (A), Fulham (A), Arsenal (H), Sunderland (A), Crystal Palace (H), Man Utd (J), Southampton (A), Man City (H), Hull Tigers (A)
Max Points: 30
Max Total: 81
Things are looking up for Liverpool and our destiny is in our own hands… Wins against Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham will go a long way to helping us dream even further than Champions League, but based on current points per games ratio – the league table will finish like this:
1. Manchester City (84)
2. Chelsea (84)
3. Liverpool (81)
4. Arsenal (81)
With both Chelsea and Arsenal losing out on relevant positions due to goal difference.
Of course, the Premier League is going to have a few twists and turns over the next month or two and no manner of stats can prepare us for whats ahead but fingers and toes crossed!!
Anyone worked out yet what game can clinch Champions League for LFC? It's too confusing for me to even thing about! Let me know in the comments below.
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Concerning Conservative speech: "When I was growing up – people talking – and saying things – whipping folks up – caused a lot of people to get lynched."
So there it is… The race card. I wondered how long it would take to be played.
If Ms Johnson would please remember, it was the evil Republicans championing for the Blacks and the Democrats who wanted to keep them slaves.


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Ubald was born of a noble family at Gubbio in Umbria, and from early childhood, was given a good religious and academic training.
As an adult, he was frequently urged to marry, but nothing could shake his determination to lead a celibate life.
After his ordination to the priesthood, he distributed his inheritance among the poor and to the churches, joined the Augustinians, and brought a foundation of that order to his homeland.
Pope Honorius II placed him over the diocese there, and despite Ubald's reluctance, honoured him with the episcopacy. He became an example of genuine goodness to all his flock, but changed nothing at all of his usual way of life, and revealed every kind of virtue.
Burdened with chronic infirmities, he never stopped thanking God. He governed the church entrusted to him for many years in the most praiseworthy way, and died in peace, venerated for his holy works and miracles.
– From: An Approved English Translation of the Breviarium Romanum, Burns & Oates, London, 1964


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IAMCP Expands Focus on Diversity
The world is changing and the IAMCP is driving changes in our members' workplaces worldwide. Workplace diversity is understanding, accepting, and valuing differences between people including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities, and sexual orientations with differences in education, personalities, skill sets, experiences, and knowledge bases. Our mission is for the IAMCP organization to reflect diversity & inclusion and provide guidance to our members as well.
The IAMCP is known for driving the women in technology initiative with special interest groups in each chapter and a major luncheon during Inspire. The Las Vegas Inspire IAMCP-WIT luncheon event in July 2018 was a sell-out with a special guest appearance by Satya Nadella, Microsoft's CEO, which demonstrates Microsoft's commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.
IAMCP has expanded our focus on diversity and inclusion and our goal to extend this to all our partners around the world. Thus, the WIT Special Interest Group will broaden its scope beyond gender and will be known as Diversity & Inclusion.
"You make IAMCP stronger. Because of what you do, we reach new groups and female leaders who are underrepresented in our industry. We need your help to drive more diversity at all levels."
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If you want your diamond rings and gold wedding rings to look as sparkly on your Silver Wedding Anniversary as they did on the day you first wore them, then we at Marlows would recommend that you follow these tips.
Never wear rings of different gold carats, or indeed different metals, next to each other for long periods for the softest will wear away.
Always wear rubber gloves for housework if you do not want to remove your rings. Cleaning fluids, especially those containing chlorine, will have a detrimental effect on your jewellery.
Skincare oils and lotions will build up on diamonds so try not to apply them when wearing your rings.
Clean your diamond rings in a mild liquid detergent, rubbing gently with a soft brush, such as a baby toothbrush, to remove any grime. Dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Stubborn build ups may be removed by gently picking with a wooden tooth pick or dental floss.
Regularly check the settings of your diamond rings, especially the claws, for wear.
Have your jewellery professionally cleaned every couple of years.
If your engagement rings and wedding bands no longer fit, take them to a reputable jeweller for adjustment.
Never wear your jewellery when exercising, as not only will there be a build up of sweat but also you may injure yourself, or someone else, by catching on the diamonds setting.
Store your jewellery in soft compartments in a box so that they do not scratch each other. Special pieces will need to be wrapped separately in tissue or soft cloth.


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Use the complicated catheterization code when you have to pass a catheter over a guide wire. When - to insert the catheter, you must use a catheter guide. If you use a special type of equipment to get the catheter in such as a council tip catheter or you cannot pass a Foley and you go to a Coude catheter which passes, use the code 51703. If you have to try several catheters, maybe you start with an 18 French. If catheter does not pass, use a16 French, the catheter does not pass, but then you get in a 14 French catheter. For those multiple catheter usages use code 51703. If you can't get a catheter in and you inject and instil a lubricant or a jelly into the urethra and then pass the catheter, you should bill the code 51703.
Also, anytime you cannot get a catheter out, for whatever the reason, and you have to cut the inflation limb and then pass a wire down the inflation limb of the catheter to break the bulb or you use a needle to puncture the balloon either suprapubicly or perineally, with or without replacing the catheter, use the code 51703.
Now, the diagnosis to use this 51703 should be the following – 598.9 urethral stricture, 599.4 urethral false passage, 596.0 bladder neck obstruction, 99631 a mechanical problem with a urethral catheter. And then you may want to use the secondary code, the V53.6, indicating that you are fitting or applying or adjusting for a urinary catheter. Now, if we look at the HCPCS code for 2009, code P9612 is for catheterization of the bladder for collection of a specimen such as clean urine for urine analysis or for culture and sensitivity. This is preformed in a single patient. It could be in all places of service. But remember that this code is only used for the Medicare insurance and payment is $3.
And this is another clinical scenario using an EOB from Medicare. Here, we have an established patient visit, the 99213, and we then have catherized urine for a UA or screening culture specimen. And we bill that with P9612. We also did a urine analysis, 81002. And we also did a screening culture which for Medicare is 87081 paying $9.26.
Let's look at another catheterization of the bladder for urine. And this is for EOB from a private carrier. Here, we're doing a urine screening culture. And for this carrier, they want the code 87070 for the screening culture. And since this is not Medicare but it's a private carrier or an HMO, we used the code for catheterization, not the P9612 code, which as we stated is only for Medicare usage. But we used the catheterization code, the catheter put in, drain the urine and take the catheter out for private carriers. And as you can see, they paid us $70.56.
It's important to remember that these codes are bundled into each other and there is no way you can unbundle them with any modifier. So in general, in principle, when you're billing these codes, you should only bill one code. On occasion, a urologist will put in a Foley catheter, billing 51702. And during the drainage of the urine, he takes a urine specimen for a culture in a Medicare individual patient. And he also would then bill the P9612.
When this happens, the Medicare carrier will not pay for both, but will pay for only one. They will pay for the P9612 for $3 rather than the 51702 for a $70 charge.
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*Just in case you think you might be seeing things as you look at the photo above. You kind of are. You are seeing a crocodile named 'Poncho' kissing a man named Chito Shedden, a fisherman who saw him injured and alone, and rounded up a group of brave friends to lift the croc and take him to safety.
The reptile reportedly lay dying on a river bank in Siquirres, Costa Rica when the fisherman spotted him. Snedden, a tour guide by trade, kind of fancies himself as an amateur naturalist and as such has learned a few things.
Obviously, how to wrangle in a crocodile without being eaten alive is one!
Crocs generally weigh upwards of 850lbs. and grow as big as 16 feet long. But when he first came upon this croc, the year was 1989, and it was skinny — weighing only 150 lbs. The animal had been shot through the head and left eye by a cattle rancher.
Chito knew that he could not…would not, leave the animal there to die. He knew that he could help the animal heal if he could get it into his boat and take it home.
That's exactly what he and his friends did. And Chito cared for the animal in his backyard.
Poncho, whose name means strength, was healed with a variety of medicines and foods and TLC. Each day he was fed a steady diet of chicken and fish; and given meds to stave off infection. Chito even slept by the animals side many nights.
Yes, in the above picture, Chito is encouraging Poncho to eat. The fisherman says affection played a huge part in the reptiles healing.??The crocodile needed my love to regain the will to live,? he said.
Its a good thing Chito ?had Poncho because his wife left him! At first she was cool with her husband doing such a kind thing. But eventually she felt he was spending too much time with the reptile and she straight up LEFT HIM!
Eventually, Poncho healed and Chito and his friends put the reptile back on the boat and took him to his river in the wild. Although it was hard to say goodbye to Poncho, Chito did and came back home.
But guess what Chito saw when he woke up the next morning.
There's more and its real good! Click here.?But not before you scroll down to see two more pics.
Last one!
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The Analysis of the Videos
Titles of the Documentaries
The title of the first video is "Greece and Rome". It gives a background of how the two empires came onto being and analyzes their great contribution towards civilization in Europe. It gives the history of the various kings who led the two empires over time. It mentions various people who contributed to civilization
The other video holds the title "The Age of Iron". It talks about how bronze and other materials such as copper were used in the Bronze Age and how the cities using bronze collapsed. It tells about the cities that existed during the Bronze Age, how the cities were attacked, burnt down, and finally disappeared. The documentary mentions that the Mediterranean Sea was widely used to connect traders in this age. It also tells how the cities using bronze in trade disappeared one by one around 1130 BC. Nevertheless, a shift occurred when iron comes into use with time.
The last video is of the title "The Land under Siege"; it discusses the existence of a city by the name Troy and the reason behind which Greece was in war with Troy for nearly ten years. The documentary seeks to prove that the story that lies behind the city of Troy really took place and mentions a few people in the past who have also set out to prove that the story really exists. It is said that the prince of Troy Paris went to visit Greece and stole Helena; this made the king of Greece retaliate by fighting the City of Troy. The war went on for ten years.
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In the first video" Greece and Rome", the fact that the European civilization began in 1000BC is very interesting. In this era, Greece and Rome came about, and most of the traditions that they established have since been put into use by most countries. It is interesting to note that the word "democracy" came from Greek, meaning power of the people; this word has been put used by many people all over the world. According to the video, Romans invented most of the legal structures used today, while Greek people scientifically enquired and searched for meaning and beauty.
Another interesting thing is the style of architecture in construction of buildings that even in the current era is regarded as highly classical and is used in many places.
Greece and Rome produced many philosophers whose principles are still used. These philosophers include Socrates Aristotle and Plato among others; there are also mane well-known Greek mathematicians. The Egyptians came up geometry, but the Greeks produced the Pythagoras theorem. This showed that the Greeks sought out the logic behind things.
The video also talks about how Rome and Greek come to power and the different leaders who led the kingdoms into conquering their neighbors to extend their kingdoms. In Greece, Philip of Macedon united Greek city states, and his son Alexander extended the Greek civilization into the East. Rome, as the documentary notes, developed into a city in the 6th BC. One of the well-known leaders, Julius Ceaser, stretched the Roman Empire from the west all the way to the east. Due to this, it grew in trade.
The next video is "The Age of Iron". As it is said in the first part of the essay, the documentary discusses the bronze era and its collapse that eventually led to the Iron Age, where people began using iron instead of bronze.
The documentary begins by mentioning the cities that once thrived in trade due to the use of bronze. The Mediterranean Sea, as mentioned, was a great contributor of this era as it joined many distant cities and enabled traders to conduct trade.
Unfortunately, the cities that thrived most were hit by a catastrophe in the form of an attack by the sea peoples of Egypt. Following this, the Bronze era collapsed; the cities disappeared, and even agriculture came to a stop. This led to the introduction of the Iron Age era. A lot of research has been done, and many things have been discovered including a ship that was found under the sea with copper materials and clay tablets that is proof of the existence of a city that once used bronze.
The third documentary, "The Legend under Siege", talks about the Trojan War and the reason why it happened.
It begins by introducing the city of Troy and the Prince Paris. It began when Paris visited Greece and eloped with the wife of the King of Sparta, Helena. The king then retaliated by gathering thousands of army ships and waged war on Troy in order to bring back Helena. The purpose of the documentary is to find evidence to prove whether the story of the Trojan War really happened.
After watching the three documentaries, I would recommend the videos to others as they hold a lot of information.
In particular, the video on Greece and Rome contains a lot of information concerning how Rome and Greece came into being. It provides one with the knowledge of how most things came to be. For example, the invention of democracy, the Pythagoras theorem, and the discovery of the eclipses, all came into being through the Greeks and Romans. It also points out the various leaders of Greece and Rome and the techniques they used to conquer their neighboring cities to build huge empires. All this information is interesting to learn as we come across it now and then in our learning lives.
"The Age of Iron" tells how trade was initially performed using bronze. It explains how the iron came to be used after the Bronze Era collapsed, which is an interesting story.
The last video talks about the Trojan War. It gives us a picture of how things used to be in the past years and how war affected places.
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Lizard socks
I started making the lizard socks on Saturday, and am addicted. I used the Regia Silk 6 ply, and some hand dyed yarn that I bought at the local winter Farmer's Market. I don't know who the vendor is, as I don't even think that they had a tag on the yarn. In any case, it was all wound up, and I decided that this would be a good use for it. The yarn is a bit finer than most of the sock yarn that I have. Like happens too often, I loved the colors while on the skein, and less when wound up. They knit up very muddied in some locations, like where the red and blue meet, which happens with regularity. I really need to study the formulations that work well. There are so many people out there dying yarns now, and many are very beautiful, but don't always knit up so well. I think that is why I am tending more towards the hand dyed semi-solids. Those seem to be a safer bet.
So, I took this yarn, ordered the Lizard pattern on-line through Ravelry, and started knitting on Saturday. I decided to use a figure 8 looped cast-on for the toe-up socks. Then I very quickly decided that I would need a gusset. I have yet to find a non-gusseted sock that I think fits me, or anyone else well. Nature has it that your ankles are wider than your feet, and knitters long ago figured out how to accommodate that fact. That led me to use a striped bottom, and the stripes increase as the gusset increases. Then I did a short row heel, and picked up the gusset stitches from each side. I had to think about how to start and end the heel. I decided that when I started the back of the sock with the established background pattern, that it needed to start the same way that the sock started after the toe. Had to rip out a couple of times to get this figured out, and my counts correct. I ended up picking up 2 extra stitches in the gusset from the sock, which were taken care of when I closed the hole at the heel/sock intersection by picking up 2 sts each side there. You can't see the gusset or the back in this photo, I will show them when the socks are finished.
I love fair isle, as it is so addicting to see the patterns evolving. That is the problem with these socks, and I need to put them away until SnB tonite. I could easily spend the whole day finishing these up. What I have to do is spend the day reading the book for my book group: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan.


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Freedom Outreach – Denare Beach, SK
Freedom Outreach uses the Adult & Teen Challenge curriculum and runs a one year residential program where men can come who struggle with addiction. The centre opened in 2009 and can house up to eight students and 2 staff. The program offers spiritual, academic and vocational training that helps equip individuals to return to society as responsible citizens. It is a centre for adult men.
In 1993 Allen and Kandie Lagore went to Northern Saskatchewan to work with the first nations people on the reserves. While ministering there, they saw the devastation of drug and alcohol abuse, and the effect on the families. They also saw how those who went into 30 day government rehab programs quickly fell back into addiction. This perplexing issue stayed in rhe forefront of their thoughts and prayers as they continued ministering.
In 2005 they started raising funds to open a rehabilitation centre and in 2009 Freedom Outreach was started. Freedom was now possible for all those who would be humble enough to admit they need help, and be committed to a one year program.
Over 80 percent of the students who have come to Freedom are first nations and come from many of the northern reserves although students have come from all across Canada.
Since 2009 a large number of graduates have experienced complete freedom from drug and alcohol addiction. The key to their success was developing a personal relationship with God and putting into practice all that they had learned while in our program.


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Pentatonix Upgrades Justin Timberlake's "Pusher Love Girl"
Do you love Justin Timberlake's "Pusher Love Girl"? I must admit that, musically, it is a pretty brilliant song. But you haven't heard anything until you've heard it with an a capella treatment. More specifically, the Pentatonix treatment.
If you haven't heard of Pentatonix before, the a capella quintet won Season 3 of NBC's The Sing Off, and they have been blowing minds ever since. Comprised of Scott Hoying, Kirstie Maldonado, Mitch Grassi, Avi Kaplan, and Kevin "K.O." Olusola. Their vocals are insane, vocal bass Avi could give Boyz II Men's Michael McCary a run for his money, and K.O. is a cello playing and beatboxing virtuoso (his personal cover of Rihanna's "Diamonds" will leave you speechless). With one listen, you'll be wondering how they produce such a well-developed and well-rounded sound without some type of production.
Their cover of Justin Timberlake's "Pusher Love Girl", dare I say it, improves on the original. The vocal layering is immaculate, and I actually prefer Scott's lead vocal to Justin's. Don't believe me? Give it a listen and decide for yourself.
Connect with Pentatonix: Website, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and don't forget to purchase their album PTX VOL. 1!
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A living emerald of a world, Verdanth is a mixture of indigenous life and life forms that originated... somewhere else. Barely visible even from the surface, the crumbled ruins of ancient temples and towers are preserved beneath an organic sheath of lichens, fungi and plunder-grasses. From orbit, only Verdanth's forests, teeming with trees tall enough to cleave the planet's cloudscape, are visible.
The indigenous civilization of hyper-intelligent mobile plants is directly plugged into the global biosphere. Its central phyto-intelligence is the Ikuyu, or the "Gods of the Infinite Green," a network of the 600 most ecopathically advanced Verdanthi who employ the planet's giant trees as antennae fo their ecopathic communications.
Hidden inside the planet's massive forests is a mysterious geographical feature: an impact crater, deep enough to hide an asteroid. That geological womb has driven Verdanthi religious and scientific speculation for ten thousand generations. Was the Wound caused by demons? By a comet strike? Or by the crash of a world-ship?Whatever the origin of the Wound, for centuries, Verdanth was the ideal Crogenitor laboratory for bio-genetic engineering, supplying life in greater diversity and abundance than any planet in the galaxy.
Darkspore Genesis Types
The primary Genesis type for Verdanth is Bio .
Whispering Forest is inhabited by Bio and Cyber Darkspore.
Fertile Strand is inhabited by Bio and Quantum Darkspore.
Deathly Everglades is inhabited by Bio and Necro Darkspore.
Shrouded Marsh is inhabited by Bio and Necro Darkspore.
Characters from Verdanth
The Whispering Forest
Mission- Eradicate the Darkspore near a crashed Crogenitor vessel.
HELIX Intro: "The attack on Verdanth marked the first open combat between Darkspore and Crogenitor. The bloodiest battles of that encounter took place here in The Whispering Forest."
HELIX Observation: "The wreckage visible below is the crashed Crogenitor vessel. Cursory scans of its malfunctioning HELIX core suggest it was hit by Mutation Mines. No life signs detected."
Enemies encountered:
- Swarming Herbipod (Bio Minion)
- Toxiraptor (Bio Minion)
- Botanical Tunneler (Bio Lieutenant)
- Mending Tanglid (Bio Lieutenant)
- Dynosphere (Cyber Minion)
- Raytheoid (Cyber Lieutenant)
Sector's mini-boss: Contagion, the Deadly Epidemic (Botanical Tunneler)
The Deathly Everglades
Mission- Few Darkspore remained here after this area was flooded by The Corruptor. Kill any Darkspore who still inhabit this area.
HELIX Intro: The Deathly Everglades. Heat from the burning cities ignited this region's highly flammable canopy. When plant life returned, it was mutated beyond recognition.
HELIX Observation: "Look below. This former shipping hub was protected by [?], bioshaped from coral and seabark. The Corruptor personally destroyed them, flooding the city below, and drowning its population."
Enemies encountered:
- Dread Root (Bio Minion)
- Menace Weed (Bio Minion)
- Ragetusk (Bio Lieutenant)
- Hypno Mantis (Bio Lieutenant)
- Distracted Mongrel (Necro Minion)
- Shade Drifter (Necro Lieutenant)
Sector's mini-boss: Roark, the Blood-Fury (Ragetusk)
The Fertile Strand
Mission- Defeat Yegg, The Hypno-Lord.
HELIX Intro: "The Fertile Strand. Once a vast agricultural satellite of Verdanthi cities, this region is now tangled jungle, like the rest of the planet.
HELIX Observation: "Some ruins of the Verdanth aqueduct network. It once bisected continents, bringing water to megacities from vast reservoirs deep within the uninhabitable jungles."
Enemies Encountered:
- Caustic Stinger (Bio Minion)
- Charging Brute (Bio Minion)
- Hypno Mantis (Bio Lieutenant)
- Botanical Tunneler (Bio Lieutenant)
- Cannonator (Quantum Minion)
- Grappling Pulsar (Quantum Lieutenant) (Known as Uklideon in the Spore Template Challenge)
Sector's mini-boss: Yegg, the Hypno-Lord (Hypno Mantis)
The Shrouded Marsh
Mission- Destroy Orcus, the Devourer Of Life.
HELIX Intro: "The Shrouded Marsh. Once a vibrant ecosystem supporting millions of lifeforms, this area became a ghostly wetlands once Darkspore mutations exterminated key anchor species."
Enemies encountered:
- Protoplasm (Bio Minion)
- Pathogenic Vegavore (Bio Minion)
- Mending Tanglid (Bio Lieutenant)
- Ragetusk (Bio Lieutenant)
- Necrodactyl (Necro Minion)
- Arachno Striker (Necro Lieutenant)
Sector's mini-boss: Delphi, the Chieftain (Mending Tanglid)
Environmental Objects
- Ancient Totem - Occasionally drops catalysts, when destroyed.
- Toxicactus - Poisons nearby enemies upon destruction.
- The planet's name is derived from the English word verdant (in turn derived from the Spanish word verde), meaning 'green'.
- On Verdanth, plant life is still going Carboniferous.


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Two more people were arraigned Monday on arson charges involving a fire last year at an Upper Macungie Township mobile home where several pets died, police said.
Marcanthony Gonzalez, 18, of Mohnton, Berks County, and Joseph Newman-Bey, 61, of Maxatawny Township, Berks County, face felony charges of conspiracy to commit arson, four counts of arson and risking a catastrophe.
They also face misdemeanor charges of possessing an instrument of a crime and recklessly endangering another person.
Both men are in jail under $100,000 bail each.
The charges come nearly two months after a mother, her son and a juvenile were charged with lobbing Molotov cocktails Oct. 27 at a trailer in Green Acres Mobile Home Park at 1036 Cherry Tree Crossing.
Wonda L. Haberstumpf, 42, and Dean L. Haberstumpf, 18, both of Kutztown, and an unnamed juvenile are all facing charges of arson, reckless burning, risking catastrophe, reckless endangerment, possession of explosive or incendiary material, possession of an instrument of crime and conspiracy for their role in the Oct. 27 firebombing.
Hours after the fire, those three, along with Gonzalez and Newman-Bey, were arrested in Berks County after they allegedly committed an unrelated home-invasion robbery there, police said.


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Halo CE Technical / Map Design
Toggle Cam?
Feb 7, 2010 02:56 PM
(Total replies: 0)
Is there any scripts that allow you to toggle from the default vehicle view (when you're driving a vehicle such as the warthog) and first person view using the flashlight key?
Halo CE General Discussion
[WIP] ATV Arena
Jan 30, 2010 11:05 PM
(Total replies: 79)
--- Original message by: xsnoder
This is actually a good idea the more I look thru it and I am pretty sure I was way to harsh with what I said in the begining. I opoligize and hope this works out well. Cool idea behind the no spawn killing thing, I have always tried to find a clever way to keep spawn killing down to a min without messing the game play up to bad.
map seems a little small for turret's but thats me. Nice work bro
Edited by xsnoder on Jan 30, 2010 at 04:02 AM
From: xsnoder
To: Vastanus neshtrog
Posted On: Today @ 03:25 AM
Subject: Re: I am done bro
Message: Keep bieng rude bud. like I said "I can do this all year if we have to"
Learn to know when you are bested and wrong. deal with it looser.
Like all the stuff you have done
I like how your trying to get on the community's good side, while throwing insults at me when you think they arn't looking. Hey, but I don't mind. As long as your good with Killer's work.
I'd still like that map you supposedly made in a couple of hours, as well as 3 links from last year of the same topic. If you don't want to post them in public, you're welcome to send them to me via PM, and then i'll post them in public.
Halo CE General Discussion
[WIP] ATV Arena
Jan 28, 2010 08:02 PM
(Total replies: 79)
--- Original message by: Gamma927
--- Original message by: Vastanus neshtrog
KillerKiwi, are you scripting the player to spawn with the vehicle? or just in the same place? and do you really need a script for that? the player I mean. just curious.
Just put all starting positions next to vehicles .___.
Yah, but in games such as race, that would mean spawning in spawn tunnels without vehicles. This ensures people and vehicles are all spawned together.
Halo CE General Discussion
[DSC/REQ] Ghost House AI
Jan 28, 2010 05:13 PM
(Total replies: 33)
--- Original message by: Maniac1000
He said that he already had made it.
Its Kirby, he can script anything that is possible.
oh... Its just the last sentence made it seem like he didn't do it yet... wasn't sure.
So he has a rep? xP
@kirby: Are you still working on it or is it stopped? And do you mind sharing it?
Halo CE General Discussion
[WIP] ATV Arena
Jan 28, 2010 05:11 PM
(Total replies: 79)
--- Original message by: Xel
I don't think xsnoder is a troll, barely anyone does.
See, we don't want to be dix about that,
but you have to agree that you turned a normal (although it was a bit harsh ;P) crit post into a drama.
Get over it, and go on.
Lets not point fingers :D
I think its fair to say it escalted rapidly. who's fault it was... Well, i'm in no position to give a unbiased answer.
Halo CE General Discussion
[DSC/REQ] Ghost House AI
Jan 28, 2010 03:50 PM
(Total replies: 33)
--- Original message by: kirby_422
I have ghost AI I made to have tossed in a beta of a map before ment to just freak the testers out. they see something at the corner of their eye, they look and there is nothing there. its made around scripts that when they are looked at, a script lowers their shields. there shader on their body is only as visible as their shields, so when they are seen they fade away. they are set to be afriad if they are looked at to much, and they go crazy to chase after you (essentialy boo from mario, except they actualy run when seen). they are set to pass threw players, and have no real colision. just do that, and you essentialy have ghosts.
Oh wow, thats pretty cool. I didn't know you could script "fading away."
So you allready made this, or are you planning to or what?
Edited by Vastanus neshtrog on Jan 28, 2010 at 03:50 PM
Halo CE Technical / Map Design
Modifying the flashlight
Jan 28, 2010 03:48 PM
(Total replies: 15)
--- Original message by: sierra117
--- Original message by: Vastanus neshtrog
Mind sharing?
and from your expereince, do you know what else can be altered for the flashlight? (brightness, light shape, light color, battery, etc.)
ive only tried the colour, but Im pretty sure you can change all of those properties, with some basic knowledge of guerilla. Oh and reading skills. :P
Cool thanks...
One last question. can you make the flashlight beam visible in the air? even when its not shining at you, can you see the path of the flashlight?
Halo CE General Discussion
[WIP] ATV Arena
Jan 28, 2010 03:46 PM
(Total replies: 79)
--- Original message by: xsnoder
Calm down?
sorry, not this time my friend. this guy is a pompus and needs to be set straight
KillerKiwi, are you scripting the player to spawn with the vehicle? or just in the same place? and do you really need a script for that? the player I mean. just curious.
Edited by xsnoder on Jan 28, 2010 at 06:59 AM
yah, I think cocaine is right.
Oh look You went and posted someone what degrading messages in all the threads i have recently participated on. Now the WHOLE COMMUNITY thinks you're a troll.
And to answer your question, you are spawned in a containing cell until a vehicle respawns into one of the tunnels. you then teleport into that tunnel. If a vehicle does not resspawn soon enough, you can simply walk into a teleporter placed in the holding cell. This will teleport you to one of the hills, where you can pick up some better weapons and try to kill someone else for their vehicle.
Halo CE General Discussion
Halo CE Raincheck
Jan 28, 2010 12:43 AM
(Total replies: 26)
Its fun watching people claim I'm using a aimbot when all i'm doing is melleing people in the back when they're sniping the other direction. :P
Halo CE General Discussion
[REQ] BR and CovCarbine
Jan 27, 2010 11:30 PM
(Total replies: 7)
hmm... Its rated rather low....
I want a FINISHED one. And I still can't find a Covanent carbine.
Halo CE General Discussion
[REQ] BR and CovCarbine
Jan 27, 2010 11:10 PM
(Total replies: 7)
I'd like some decent tags for those two weapons. preferably similar to halo2/halo3 weaponry.
I'd be nice if it was relatively simple too... I don't need the under barrel grenade or any of the other stuff. Just a gun.
I know there are weapon tags posted in halomaps, but i'd be nice if i got a recommendation to a good one, before I try them all. :/
Thanks for your time!
Halo CE General Discussion
[WIP] ATV Arena
Jan 27, 2010 06:50 PM
(Total replies: 79)
I really don't understand why you continue on posting.
Thanks for the PMs about socialogy or w/e, but i'm not interested.
I DO listen to opinions. However, if your opinion is nothing but rumors, and not backed up, (Once again, I will call attention to the fact that you havn't proved that "this idea was posted 3 times last year" ) I
ridicule you. I also do not appreciates insults to Killerkiwi. I don't care if you think what you said was "soft." You crossed a line.
It is obvious that your attempts at communication are failing at convincing me of anything. Why not just stop?
On a more relavent note, Killerkiwi and are in a "busy spell." (i'll give you a hint, something to do with Chinese New year). However, both our workloads will be lifted around soon.
We have alllready started on improving some of the textures and models, and I have contacted several highly respected forum members for advice/help. I thank you for your time.
Halo CE General Discussion
[WIP] ATV Arena
Jan 27, 2010 05:08 PM
(Total replies: 79)
I'm not conserned. My "discussion" with him was for 2 things.
1.) telling him to shut up about killerkiwi.
2.) bumping this thread.
it seems to me, that he did both things, above and beyond the call of duty. He not only shuts about killerkiwi, he leaves the forums. Not only does he bump THIS thread, he bumped all my other ones as well.
And I thought a lot of his arguments didn't make sence. For example. He tells me he isn't attacking me in his second post but... its obvious he's doing SOMETHING. Then he says i'm contradicting myself, which i'm not, and i've allready explained all about that. Oh, yah, and then he claims this idea is unoriginal because it was posted about 3 times last year. And then when I asks him for links, he ignores me. I wonder why...
Theres a difference between saying the truth, and saying something for a purpose. (for you Matrix fans, it would be when the Oracle fakes neo's proficy, which helps him complete the rea one)
Back on topic:
Anyway, I discussed the turret thing with Killer, and we both think it dosn't go with the rest of the map... maybe in another version, we'll implement something like that.
I do have another idea however... We could make a platform above the spawn tunnels on either side of the map, and place a Wraith Mortar Turret on it. Avoiding slow-moving mortars would be quite entertaining.
Edited by Vastanus neshtrog on Jan 27, 2010 at 05:11 PM
Halo CE Technical / Map Design
Modifying the flashlight
Jan 26, 2010 08:32 PM
(Total replies: 15)
Mind sharing?
and from your expereince, do you know what else can be altered for the flashlight? (brightness, light shape, light color, battery, etc.)
Halo CE General Discussion
[Request]Sidewinder Firefight
Jan 26, 2010 08:31 PM
(Total replies: 42)
--- Original message by: FoxtrotZero
--- Original message by: Dwood
--- Original message by: IcePhoenix
btw im not doing anything except giving ideas.
Then you shall never get your hands on a copy of this map. I'm not going to be making this just because someone requested a good idea. If you guys want it then you'll have to contribute or else if I ever do make it, it'll never see a release.
Edited by Dwood on Jan 26, 2010 at 06:51 AM
I don't get that. I mean, sure, Ice wants to be a lazy ass, but whats the point of making a map and not releasing it? Therefore, you contribute because you want to see the good idea brought to life, or you don't do a damn thing about it at all.
I don't want to seem as if i'm speaking for him, but one possible reason is that its nearly impossible to finish a map without help. Although Dwood my have intentions otherwise, many maps are not completely finished by the time they are released, because the person who is making the map gets bored/ decided to do something else more worthwhile. having a team eliminates this problems, however.
Yah, so help this guy. (if you want this to happen.)
Halo CE General Discussion
[WIP] ATV Arena
Jan 26, 2010 08:22 PM
(Total replies: 79)
--- Original message by: Prod1gyXtr3m
just been reading through some more of the replys and from the pics (beta dosnt seem to work on my computer) it seems like an alright map i mean yes more detail in the terain and stuff but it looks fine to me and what is wrong with it looking sorta like beaver creak?
oh and this is the sort of turret i reckon would be awesome underneath a platfrom
Edited by Prod1gyXtr3m on Jan 26, 2010 at 07:53 PM
That shounds good, but where should we put them?
And why isn't it working on your comp?
Halo CE General Discussion
[WIP] ATV Arena
Jan 26, 2010 08:13 PM
(Total replies: 79)
--- Original message by: xsnoder
Wow, Like I said this is not about me but here we go with this cr@p agian. What ever helps helps you sleep at night bro.
Edited by xsnoder on Jan 26, 2010 at 08:10 PM
This has never been about you. Its been about making you annoyed so that you reply back to me, and theirby bumping my thread. :)
Halo CE General Discussion
[WIP] ATV Arena
Jan 26, 2010 06:33 PM
(Total replies: 79)
--- Original message by: xsnoder
Maybe English classes or even Glasses might help?
You do NOT want to question that. I will go through and quote every sentence that is gramatically vague, and then point out how you should have done it. Actually.... you're not worth my time, forget it.
--- Original message by: xsnoder
Lack of education and wisdom also produces confusion and anger ,so, I understand why you think I am attacking you and killerkiwi.
By stating my supposed lack of education and wisdom, you ARE "Attacking me"
--- Original message by: xsnoder
It is not confusing and I was not trying to be an A$$. You are defending something you just made confusiing yourself.
Once again, you contradicted youreslf. Cheers!
--- Original message by: xsnoder
This idea has been chewed thru 3 times in the last year ,so, yes it is not a new idea. a good one, but, not a new one. Also the map is "bad" (asthetics wise) and is not original (the layout kinda looks like a beavercreek rub off) sorry that is what it looks like to me. Don't know how to pre slice that for ya?
Proof or GTFO. I want 3 links in the time frame 2008-2009 about an combat arena that includes: Spawn Tunnels, ATVs, and firing with classic weaponry while on vehicles. You can't do that can you?
--- Original message by: xsnoder
You truly missed what I was trying to say in the qoute. Notice this word is caps in my orig statement? CONSEQUENCES All I can tell ya is take the responsibility for your project not a defensive position. Learn Philosophy then you will get it.
Fixed version: You missed what I was trying to say in the quote. Notice the word "CONSEQUENCES" in caps in my original statement. All I'm going to tell you is to take the responsibility for your project, don't be too defensive. Once you learn some psychology then you may understand.
Your welcome bro.
--- Original message by: xsnoder
Understand ,Also, I am far from a child. I have children your age doing the same things you are doing here ,, so gather your mouth and have something a little more constructive to say too me other then "your most un-educated answere of all time"
your response is bothersom and turning this on me is typical of someone who can't take the truth or even a constructive insight.
I was thinking about editing this too, but then I was like meh... I shouldn't be a grammar nazi. I just like proving my point.
Anyway, I believe I only thought that this quote was not constructive:
--- Original message by: Vastanus neshtrog
--- Original message by: xsnoder
killerKiwi-how can you possibly say this is better than most maps on ce? I respect your mapping but come on man, really?
hm... I won't take this kind of crap when its adressed at him. That, at least, is not constructive. Buzz off, kiddo. You have no idea how immature and weak you're sounding. (espcially if you fight back)
And it isn't.
--- Original message by: xsnoder
btw-- You would not be defending this map the way you are if you had not put alot of work into it and believed it would be "worth while" So, yes it is a contradiction.
So you're claiming that i'm lieing about not working on the map that much? Well, thanks, honestly, but i'm not that good a mapper. Its all Killerkiwi, trust me. If you want to thank him, he's the guy.
--- Original message by: xsnoder
I call this advertising not beta.
And I call this bumping my thread so that its an even more effective ad. Once again, I thank you. I believe around 100 more people viewed this thread because of your bump. And the great thing is, its not even my fault, so Dennis can't blame me for bumping it. All he can do is punish you.
--- Original message by: xsnoder
You thought it would get high reviews and it is, but your getting some minor crit and you can't handle that. I understand this more than anyone here.
Oh, I can handle minor crit. I really appreciate people like higuy and Unevenelefant for their comments. I even sent them an apology through PM if my map offended them in any way.
However, let me make this perfectly clear. I will not tolerate any type of putdowns to Killerkiwi. I actually don't mind if you say "This map is a peice of carp." or even "dis map sux." However, if you insulft killerkiwi directly, you've crossed a line.
--- Original message by: xsnoder
I made a mock of this map and it took me 2 hours.
Really? If thats true, do you mind sending the map over or posting it here? and if you're really that good, we would be honored to include you in the production of this, or any other varient of the map. (you could help us model, too, so that Killerkiwi dosn't have to do all of it). We will, of course, list you under "author," If you decide to help us.
--- Original message by: xsnoder
let me make this as clear as possible
If you don't want the truth don't put it out there.
That wasn't very clear at all. But since clarity is easily debatable, Ill leave it at that.
--- Original message by: xsnoder
YES I am 40 years old and a USMC retiree , so if this makes you uncomfy to bad. Young and old alike love this game so deal with it.
I don't care who you are. I don't care if you are the prime minister, presedent, or graduate of anywhere.
--- Original message by: xsnoder
Remember the M on the box, well thats what I thought when I bought it, so imagine my surprise to see a sh!t load of 11 year olds?
I don't judge you , please do not judge me.
I love your logic.
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Halo CE General Discussion
[DSC/REQ] Ghost House AI
Jan 25, 2010 09:49 PM
(Total replies: 33)
Hmm.. w/e.
I'd still be nice if someone was to incorperate AI scenery into a map... It might even be possible to use a existing map (maybe that church one or the graveyard one) for this.
Hey, I'd prefer if the ghosts were fake Mastercheifs, but you can't allways get what you want in life.
Halo CE General Discussion
[WIP] ATV Arena
Jan 25, 2010 06:05 PM
(Total replies: 79)
--- Original message by: xsnoder
Jump back into the think tank and come up with something really original and then you can call it a concept. As it is right now, Bad
I disagree. Its a good concept. Its just not applied.
--- Original message by: xsnoder
note. This is constructive because you say you don't want to put effort into something no one is going to like? ,yet, have put considerable effort into the presentation and game play?
Put as much effort and thought behind your maps as you do your presentations and then what yoursaying won't sound like a contradiction.
Oh haha! I know you wouldn't know, but theres really a simple explenation for this. Killer Kiwi does pretty much all of the map making, I deal with presentation, give my opinion, direct his skills etc. So obviously, the workload is much more heavy on his side than mine.
So I don't mind spending more time on the presentation, because my work is not the limiting factor in this project. The map making process is only as fast as Killerkiwi can work.
That is why there "seems " to be more effort put in presentation than in gameplay. (Common, writting and preparing this thread took 2 hours, tops. Think about how much time it takes to make a map). You were wrong.
--- Original message by: xsnoder
killerKiwi-how can you possibly say this is better than most maps on ce? I respect your mapping but come on man, really?
hm... I won't take this kind of crap when its adressed at him. That, at least, is not constructive. Buzz off, kiddo. You have no idea how immature and weak you're sounding. (espcially if you fight back)
--- Original message by: xsnoder
concept: an abstract or generic idea generalized from particular instances
a general notion or idea
a directly conceived or intuited object of thought.
A concept is that which is understood by a term, particularly a predicate. To possess a concept is to be able to deploy a term expressing it in making judgements: the ability connects with such things as recognizing when the term applies, and being able to understand the CONSEQUENCES of its application.
Peace gentlemen
Well... i'm not going to bend so low to say tl;dr, but...
Okay, I was having a little bit of trouble going through the linguistics in your post. Forgive me if you wrote anything too confusing in it.
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Blake Snell allowed one run in six innings and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays continued to match their best start in franchise history with a 5-1 win against the Chicago White Sox on Monday afternoon.
Snell (2-1) gave up six hits while striking out 11 and walking none.
Willy Adames had three hits, a walk and scored two runs in the No. 9 spot, and Avisail Garcia, Daniel Robertson and Yandy Diaz had two hits each for Tampa Bay, which has won eight of its first 11 games for the second time in team history.
Coming into the game, Tampa Bay starting pitchers had not allowed a run in their past 31 innings, and Snell had thrown eight straight shutout innings. He ran that streak to 12 before Jose Rondon hit a solo homer in the fifth to make it 4-1.
White Sox starter Carlos Rodon (1-2) struggled early against the Rays before leaving after 4 2/3 innings, allowing four runs and eight hits with nine strikeouts and five walks on 111 pitches.
After the Rays loaded the bases with no outs in the first inning, Rodon got Garcia to strike out on a pitch outside the zone, but then walked the next batter, Guillermo Heredia, to force in a run.
Ji-Man Choi followed with a sacrifice fly to make it 2-0.
Rodon threw 39 pitches in the first inning before giving up a leadoff double to Adames to start the second. Following a strikeout, walk and double steal, Adames scored on a safety squeeze by Robertson, and Tommy Pham came home on a single by Garcia to make it 4-0.
The White Sox had a runner on third with no outs in the sixth inning, but Snell struck out Jose Abreu, Welington Castillo and Yoan Moncada, the No. 3-4-5 hitters for Chicago.
The White Sox recalled reliever Carson Fulmer from Triple-A Charlotte on Monday and he relieved Rodon, nearly throwing 3 1/3 shutout innings before walking in a run with two outs in the eighth to make it 5-1.
Leury Garcia had three hits to lead Chicago.
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Wed, 22 July 2015
In This Episode
Tonight on the PowerScripting Podcast, we talk to Ben Armstrong from Microsoft about Containers
Chatroom Highlights
<pscookiemonster> VirtualPCGuy - https://slack.poshcode.org if you want to join the more modern side of the chat : )
<halr9000> http://snag.gy/d2iJM.jpg
<halr9000> http://powershell.org/wp/2013/05/02/episode-226-the-virtual-pc-guy-ben-armstrong-talks-virtualization-and-powershell/
<halr9000> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DESQview
<halr9000> http://blogs.technet.com/b/virtualization/archive/2015/05/14/powershell-direct-running-powershell-inside-a-virtual-machine-from-the-hyper-v-host.aspx
<MikeFRobbins> PowerShell Direct Running PowerShell inside a virtual machine from the Hyper-V host http://blogs.technet.com/b/virtualization/archive/2015/05/14/powershell-direct-running-powershell-inside-a-virtual-machine-from-the-hyper-v-host.aspx
<StephenOwen> https://connect.microsoft.com/PowerShell/feedbackdetail/view/1473625/hyper-v-vm-backups-force-the-user-to-use-an-old-exe-no-powershell
<halr9000> http://blogs.technet.com/b/virtualization/
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Thanks to Stephen Owen for this expertly timed meme drop!
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Tonight on the PowerScripting Podcast, we talk to Andrew Mason from Microsoft about Nano Server
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<MikeFRobbins> ## Will Nano server be an installation option like Server Core or will it be a completely different SKU?
<organicit> ## are 3rd parties doing a better job of supporting core and nano? They have been my biggest hindrance for running it in my Enterprise
<sp> <suwee> ## Will Nano support PowerShell?
<organicit> ## is there Open Stack integration?
<sp> <halr9000> ## density
<MikeFRobbins> ## Any plans to support nano on Rasberry Pi 2?
<sp> <suwee> ## The hardware that you are running Windows Server on today, will it support running Nano Server tomorrow?
<MikeFRobbins> ## Can I use OneGet on nano? (packagemanagement module)
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Horoscope scorpio 5 february
Your domestic situation will become less fuzzy as the month winds down. Mercury turns direct in your home and family sector on November This will offer space for clarity and plans related to real estate or family decisions will finally go your way. When it comes to love, you certainly won't be disappointed.
On November 1, Venus moves into your romance sector and remains here through the 25th. On the 24th, she'll embrace Jupiter -- the planet of expansion and growth -- also in the same part of your chart. BIG love, Leo. And incredible. Leo's keywords for November: love, romance, joy, career boost, real estate contract, family conversations, baby, fertility.
Your domestic world hasn't looked this happy in a long time. Sure, Jupiter has been moving through your home and family sector bringing optimism all year, but now you'll see all the growth come together in a massive mountain of joy. That's because on November 1, Venus -- the planet of beauty and harmony -- will join Jupiter.
Check out what the stars say your day will be like today.
Having BOTH lucky planets in the same space suggests monumental amazingness is slated to come your way in family and real estate endeavors. Pay attention to November 24 when these planets meet in exact harmony. You'll feel like you've won the jackpot with a financial real estate deal or in terms of domestic bliss. Possibly both. Your love life, however, might not be as filled with unicorns and rainbows.dragazkenkampcon.tk
What February's Scorpio Horoscope Means for You
It seems the problem has been your tendency to look past trouble and choose to see what you want to see rather than what's actually in front of you. On November 14, Venus will square off with Neptune. In order to achieve your personal feeling of security and happiness, something in your relationship or the relationship itself needs to end. Like your delusions about it. Virgo's keywords for November: home, moving, real estate, family bliss, family expansion, partnership confusion, relationship delusion. With Mars in your sign until November 19, you'll still have an edge in all areas that require courage and initiation.
You might, however, have quite a bite to your bark near November 5 as Mars squares off with Pluto. Someone in your family might be on the receiving end of your wrath and, if this happens, you'll probably regret it once you've calmed down.
- astrology answers katherine.
- Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
- Daily Horoscopes: February 5, 12222?
- The moon enters Pisces tonight.?
Even though you have legitimate stress happening on the home front, Libra, don't take it out on a specific person. Remember, it's the situation you're upset about, not the family that you love. You might receive a fabulous bonus from your job or an extra-generous commissions split or royalty payment.
You could also cash in on a settlement that is owed to you. You'll be pleased. When it comes to love and romance, you might be disenchanted with your mate this month.
You might feel as if you're in a thankless relationship near November 14 when Venus squares off with Neptune. Speak out. Libra's keywords for November: energy, anger, ambition, tension, money, romantic disappointment, stamina. Your love life is certainly getting some attention this month -- in a good way. On November 12, a Full Moon lands in your partnership sector. This lunation happens to be quite blessed in the sky, so romantic fulfillment rather than disappointment is likely.
Here is your horoscope for February 5, - Horoscopes News
If you're in a relationship, then you'll feel more grateful than ever to have someone you know has substance, loyalty, and sensuality. If you're dating someone, then you probably recognize by now that this person is a keeper. In other news, Mars goes into your sign on November 19 while Mercury turns direct in Scorpio on the 20th. Both of these celestial events will completely transform you. After a period of feeling as if your hands are tied and no one is listening to you, you'll easily reveal your strength and will.
In fact, the second half of the month is when you'll feel all your power returning, as well as your mental clarity. Hold off until after these dates to put your best foot forward and crush your goals. You'll be unstoppable! Scorpio's keywords for November: commitment, union, marriage, love, communication, mental power, physical strength.
You're certainly feeling great this month, aren't you, Sagittarius? Well you should enjoy every moment of this surge of confidence! Venus will be in your sign from November , granting you the magical powers of attraction and receptivity. Looking for a new love? Someone is bound to come your way. Searching for extra cash? You'll feel like it's raining money. In fact, on November 24, Venus will embrace Jupiter also in your sign for a rare cosmic alignment that will make you feel like you've won the lottery in some way.
You might receive an actual financial windfall, but it could just as easily be getting your heart's desire in another form or with a person. As if that weren't enough, a New Moon in your sign on November 26 is all about celebrating the fact that you've cleared the decks and have opened up space for all the bright, new, and wonderful things you know are coming your way. Chin up, Sagittarius -- it's going to be a very good November. Sagittarius' keywords for November: luck, fortune, love, happiness, wishes granted, magnetic, beautiful, joy, blessing.
Your love life has an interesting flavor this month. While it will continue to be eventful, it appears that your preference is to take a behind-the-scenes approach to matters of the heart.
- Mars enters Scorpio.
- Scorpio February Monthly Horoscope Predictions | logekingnon.gq.
- Scorpio Horoscope Predictions – Astrology King.
- Scorpio horoscope February 12222.
- aquarius february 2020 love horoscope.
- february 25 gemini astrology.
Venus enters your 12th House of Escape on November 1 and, until the 25th, you'll feel a stronger urge to preserve the privacy of your romantic world, whatever that means to you. This doesn't seem to have a negative impact though. In fact, the opposite is likely to occur. That's because a gorgeous Full Moon will land in your true love sector on November 12, suggesting amazing fulfillment in love. So who knows? Maybe this is a secret engagement or private love affair, but whatever the details, your heart will be full. Your social life also becomes more interesting in November.
Mars moves into your social 11th house on November 19, then Mercury turns direct in the same area of your chart the day after. This provides stimulation as well as mental clarity connected to your friendships and group affiliations. You'll clear the air with a pal you may have miscommunicated with. You'll also feel motivated to go out more with friends and enjoy yourself, as you should. Capricorn's keywords for November: clandestine love, seclusion, secrets, affair, romance, privacy, friends, groups. Career shifts are on the horizon and it seems that, with enough push, you'll get exactly what you want.
But first, you need to figure out WHAT you want. That won't be easy the first half of the month as Mercury still travels retrograde at the top of your chart. Until November 20 he'll remain out of phase, confusing your plans and making you second guess yourself. After the 20th, however, you'll begin to feel the cobwebs lift from your brain and you'll know exactly what the right decisions are to make.


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The winter issue of the Great Boards newsletter is available now at GreatBoards.org. The issue features two articles:
- Clinically Integrated Physician-Hospital Organizations (PHOs). PHOs are getting a fresh look as a vehicle to integrate hospitals, employed physicians and independent practices around quality and financial goals. Great Boards chronicles two clinically integrated PHOs—one of the longest running, Advocate Physician Partners (APP) in Chicago, and one of the newest, TriState Health Partners (THP) in Hagerstown, Maryland.
APP is a success story. It has contracts with 10 health plans and paid out more than $28 million in incentives last year to physicians who achieved quality goals in more than 30 improvement initiatives.
THP recently received a favorable ruling from the Federal Trade Commission as it launches a similar effort to unite the local hospital, employed physicians and independent docs in a clinical integration program. THP hopes to sign contracts with local health plans that will reward providers for providing better care.
With payment reforms from Congress on the horizon, PHOs are coming back from the dead as a mechanism to align hospitals and physicians into accountable care organizations.
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I got a tiny bit excited when I saw the new heritage range of shirts that the Club and LISC have produced. In fact I showed it to the Mammy in the hope that she would get me one for Christmas. http://www.london-irish.com//news/Irish81115.ink
She rather took the wind out of my sails by pointing in a forthright fashion ("Heritage my arse!" to be precise) that the badge was the adulteration that some smart marketeer came up with a few years ago. The sword was turned from red to black. Apparently because "It looked nicer". Never mind centuries of history of this being London's emblem. I'm a little surprised at the usually very correct LISC for letting the club away with this as 'heritage'.


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Today I'd like to share with you an actual one page outline I used in opening statement in a very major damage case resulting in a record jury verdict. The case involved a man who contacted a power line with a metal pole he was using while installing a bill board postor sheet. The electrical force knocked him off the platform where was standing to the ground a long distance below. He was badly burned and had to have three partial limb amputations. The suit was for his injuries and consortium claims for his wife and children. I'm adding very brief notes of explanation about the entries.
(Jurors want to be part of something important)
(I never have the injured client in the courtroom in major damage cases
except for jury selection & their testimony)
3. INTRODUCE: (1) Lita (2) Mike Dodge
(My wife Lita was a law partner helping me but not at counsel table.
Mike Dodge was our tech running equipment. I didn't want the jury
Distracted wondering who they were)
B. BURNS – See Burn Injury Checklist
C. OTHER INJURIES See Power Point:
1. Family photo
2. Medical history
3. Injury diagram
4. Amputations
5. Quad injury
6. Treatment to now
7. Impact of massive injuries
D. DAMAGE CONCEPTS See Power Point exhibits
1. Damage appraisal: two time periods, two kinds of damage & seven claims
(I emphasize need to appraise past & future, that economic damages are
very different then non-economic and that there were claims by client,
spouse and each child to appraise.)
2. Elements of appraisal: damage factors
3. Jeff Kuntz non economic damages
4. Jeffs attitude: takes personal responsibility
(The defense alleged contributory negligence. I conceded it, but maintained
It was between 5 and 10% at most. This was based upon focus studies)
5. Jeffs non economic damages: burns, phantom pain, dependency: elements
1. See Marital sheet (They had been having marital problems. I decided
to discuss them openly rather then try to cover it up)
F. MOM & CHILDREN See Power Point Exhibits
1. Jennifer: loss of consortium past and future
2. Children: loss of consortium past and future
G. DAILY ACTIVITY VIDEO 4 minutes long (I never use anything longer than 5 – 10 minutes for this kind of video. I want high impact and high attention from jurors)
H. CONCEPT OF JUSTICE See Power Point exhibits
1. Photos
2. Scale of justice
2. Total verdict all parties (blank)
3. Damage appraisal in dollars
(I use a PowerPoint of a scale to argue the dollars must
Balance the harm done. I explain the jury verdict form and
How to fill it in. I tell the jury I will explain how to appraise
The harm in dollars at the end of the case)