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Are you searching for the best IELTS books to help yourself be well-prepared for the IELTS test? Look no further. Here are our list and reviews of the top 12 IELTS books for 2017.
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- 1 1. The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS
- 2 2. Cambridge IELTS 10 – 11 – 12 – 13
- 3 3. English Collocations in Use
- 4 4. English Vocabulary in Use
- 5 5. New Insight Into IELTS
- 6 6. Barron's IELTS Practice Exams
- 7 7. Official IELTS Practice Materials Volume 1 & 2
- 8 8. Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS
- 9 9. Cambridge Grammar for IELTS
- 10 10. IELTS Advantage Series
- 11 11. Improve your IELTS skills Series
- 12 12. Cambridge IELTS Trainer with Answers
- 13 Other IELTS books:
- 14 13. English Grammer in Use
- 15 14. Target Band 7: IELTS Academic Module – How to Maximize Your Score
1. The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS
The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS is the definitive guide to IELTS from the organization that produces the test – Cambridge English Language Assessment. This guide covers all 4 IELTS sections (writing, reading, speaking, listening) which provides IELTS learners with useful step-by-step instructions, tips and hints for IELTS and focuses on skills development and test-taking strategy to help you maximize your band-score and has 10 practice tests for both Academic and General Training. For thorough and authoritative IELTS preparation, choose The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS. It can be your guide to IELTS success. You can register for IELTS while preparing for IELTS.
I would recommend it for IELTS learners who aim to get a 6.0 or above in the IELTS test.
2. Cambridge IELTS 10 – 11 – 12 – 13
Cambridge IELTS 13 is the latest edition in Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS series. It contains four authentic IELTS examination papers from Cambridge Assessment English, providing excellent exam practice. The Student's Book with answers allows students to familiarise themselves with IELTS and to practice examination techniques using authentic tests.
Cambridge IELTS 12 was released in May 2017. This book contains 4 complete authentic tests for both General Training and Academic module. Every student who will sit for the IELTS test should have this book to get themselves familiar with the IELTS test.
Cambridge IELTS 11 contains four complete tests for either Academic or General Training candidates, a comprehensive section of tapescripts and answers, models and samples for all the Writing tasks. Like other Cambridge IELTS books, it reflects the IELTS actual test and is the most updated version.
Cambridge IELTS 10 provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with IELTS and to practice examination techniques using authentic test material. This IELTS practice test series was published by IELTS test makers from Cambridge Press so they provide an invaluable insight into the test. Each book contains four complete tests for Academic module candidates, plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training module candidates.
3. English Collocations in Use
To sound like a native speaker, you should check this book out. It aims to improve your style of spoken and written English with 60 lessons about a rich variety of topics, each contains 2 pages for the theory and practice exercises with a total of more than 1,500 collocations. This book is ideal for IELTS learners at the intermediate level and above.
To get Band 6.5+ for IELTS, I'm sure you shouldn't miss this excellent book: English Collocations in Use.
4. English Vocabulary in Use
This book series is known as the best-selling vocabulary reference and practice books from elementary to advanced level and is the perfect choice for IELTS learners wanting to build their vocabulary skills. My favorite book in the family of the best-selling vocabulary books is English Vocabulary in Use (Upper-Intermediate edition). Some main features of this book is:
- Vocabulary is explained and presented on left-hand pages with a wealth of innovative follow-up activities opposite.
- 100 units, covering approximately 3,000 new vocabulary items
- Offers learners the opportunity to consolidate and expand existing vocabulary
This book is suitable for anybody who has a burning desire to get band 6.5 or above in IELTS test
5. New Insight Into IELTS
New Insight into IELTS offers comprehensive preparation and practice for IELTS. By exploring the test paper by paper, and looking in detail at each task type, the course gradually builds up the skills, language and test techniques students need to approach IELTS with confidence. The course contains a detailed introduction to the test and a full answer key and is equally suitable for use in the classroom or for self-study.
The material is intended for use with students whose current level is around Band 6 and is suitable for both Academic and General Training candidates.
6. Barron's IELTS Practice Exams
Barron's is the leader in test preparation and students'#1 choice. This newly updated second edition with two audio CDs prepares test takers for success on the IELTS, an English competency test that's recognized by leading colleges, universities, and government agencies in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
7. Official IELTS Practice Materials Volume 1 & 2
This book is a comprehensive teacher resource pack with the view to helping IELTS learners preparing themselves to sit the IELTS test. Written by Cambridge ESOL examiners and material writers with many years of experience preparing IELTS tests, this pack shows candidates how each of the tests is assessed and provides valuable tips. These Official IELTS Practice Materials Volume 1 & 2 offer samples of the Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking tests with sample answers and examiner comments.
8. Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS
This advanced version of Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS covers all the vocabulary needed by students aiming for band 6.5 and above in the IELTS tests and provides students with practice of exam tasks from each paper. Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS Advanced focuses on moving students to 6.5 and beyond by working on vocabulary-building strategies necessary for success at advanced levels. It includes useful tips on how to approach IELTS exam tasks and covers especially tricky areas such as paraphrase and collocation.
9. Cambridge Grammar for IELTS
Cambridge Grammar for IELTS provides complete coverage of the grammar needed for the IELTS test and develops listening skills at the same time. It includes a wide range of IELTS tasks from the Academic and General Training Reading, Writing and Listening modules, and contains helpful grammar explanations and a grammar glossary.
10. IELTS Advantage Series
IELTS Advantage: Writing Skills
"IELTS Advantage: Writing Skills" written by writing module, using material developed in the classroom, by authors with many years' experience in helping hundreds of IELTS candidates achieve a high IELTS score.is a fully comprehensive resource designed for IELTS learners who want to achieve a grade of 7.0 or higher in the Writing section of the Academic IELTS test. Students are guided step-by-step through the different tasks in the
IELTS Advantage: Reading Skills
This book is suitable for IELTS learners who want to pass the IELTS Academic Reading Test with a grade of 6.5-7.5 or higher. This book provides a intensive preparation for success in the IELTS reading paper, with a focus on vocabulary development and paraphrase training. It teaches IELTS learners a range of key strategies for reading effectively and for understanding texts more easily, such as skimming, scanning and speed-reading techniques, helping students to get a better result in the Reading paper.
IELTS Advantage: Listening & Speaking Skills
IELTS Advantage: Speaking & Listening Skills is a comprehensive resource for all IELTS candidates who want to get Band 6.5 or higher in the Speaking and Listening modules. IELTS learners are guided step-by-step through the different stages of the speaking and listening modules, using lively material covering a wide range of the topics that are likely to occur in the IELTS examination.
11. Improve your IELTS skills Series
Improve Your IELTS Skills – Reading
"Improve your IELTS Skills" is aimed at students between bands 4.5 and 7.5. The series has three preparation courses, Academic Reading, Academic Writing, and Listening and Speaking. The courses develop language, skills and test techniques to help students achieve a higher IELTS score. The three books in the series may be used together as a complete course or may be used to target specific skills. Or they may be used separately to supplement other coursebooks.
Improve Your IELTS Skills – Writing
This book puts emphasis on the importance of sentence structures, vocabulary, and improving one's ideas from a variety of drills for the examination. This book is a must-have for all candidates for the IELTS test. Study with alone or with a coach, Improve Your IELTS Writing Skills will definitely be the best English proficiency training for you.
Improve Your IELTS Skills – Listening & Speaking
It is a complete preparation course for the Listening and Speaking Modules of the International English Language Testing System. Through targeted practice, it develops skills and language to help you achieve a higher IELTS score in these two modules.
12. Cambridge IELTS Trainer with Answers
IELTS Trainer by Cambridge English includes six full practice tests plus easy-to-follow expert guidance and exam tips designed to guarantee exam success. The first two tests are fully guided with step-by-step advice on how to tackle each paper. Extra practice activities are informed by a bank of real candidate's exam papers and focus on areas where students typically need most help.
Other IELTS books:
13. English Grammer in Use
English Grammar in Use Fourth Edition is the world's best-selling self-study grammar book for learners of English, written by Raymond Murphy and published by Cambridge University Press. It is a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate to advanced students of English. It has 136 two-page units covering all areas of English Grammar with a multitude of additional practice exercises to consolidate learning
I would highly recommend this book for any IELTS learners who want to get a 6.0 or above in the IELTS test.
14. Target Band 7: IELTS Academic Module – How to Maximize Your Score
This excellent self-study book for intense IELTS preparation in a few weeks is designed to help students achieve their best personal score. All the tips, techniques, strategies and advice are focused on maximizing students' score by increasing their task-solving speed and efficiency and preventing typical mistakes.
I hope you have found this article useful. Do you agree with my top 12 IELTS books? Do you have any other recommendations?
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Destination guide: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina and one of the most cosmopolitan cities in South America. Its main tourist attractions are the historical Plaza de Mayo, the Obelisk and the neighborhoods of San Telmo and La Boca. The latter is home to La Bombonera stadium and Caminito, a typical Argentine street that is full of handicrafts and souvenirs.
Dancers and tango groups in the majority of public spaces are also common. Purchase your tickets to Buenos Aires and discover everything Argentina has to offer.
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Buenos Aires - Transportation
With an underground subway (the Subte), a 24-hour bus system and a plethora of affordable taxis, Buenos Aires is easy to get around. The capital is a very walkable city, but when you need to cover a sizeable distance, the Subte or a cab is your best bet. Relying on public transport requires a bit of initial study. In this book, the nearest Subte or bus line is noted after the or [bus] icon for each listing.
The city has a huge and complex colectivo (bus) system, but it's not particularly user-friendly for foreigners – stops aren't announced, you need several coins to ride, and if you don't have a good idea where you're getting off, the bus will fly right past your destination.
The only way to make any sense of the system is to purchase a Guia T (bus guidebook), available at kiosks throughout the city. Locate your destination street in the index, flip to the indicated map page and grid box, then match a bus number from that box to your departure box, and you're off. Most rides cost around $1.25.
Get on the bus with a handful of change and tell the driver the name of your stop, insert the coins into the machine and wait for a ticket to pop out. Coins are scarce in BA, making bus travel tricky – there's talk of starting a more contemporary card system that doesn't involve small change.
Public Transport
BA's Subte ([tel] 0800-555-1616; www.subte.com.ar, in Spanish) opened in 1913 and is the quickest way to get around the city. In summer – and at rush hour – the cars are hot and crowded, so be sure to watch your valuables. Single-ride magnetic cards cost $1.10 and can be purchased at boleterías (ticket booths) in all Subte stations. To save time, buy a five- or 10-ride card, since queues can get backed up.
At some stations, the tracks separate the platforms, so make sure of your direction before passing through the turnstiles. Trains operate between 5am and 10:30pm from Monday to Saturday; and from 8am to 10pm on Sunday. Service is frequent on weekdays, slower on weekends.
Taxi Remise
BA's black-and-yellow taxis ply the city day and night; you rarely have to wait long to hail one. Is suggested to hail a taxi with the words 'radio taxi, ' indicating that the vehicle is part of a licensed agency. The starting fare is $3.80, and drivers should always use the taxímetro (taxi meter). Tipping is not expected, but leave the small change.
Most rides within one area of the city cost around $12, up to around $20 across the city. Call Pidalo ([tel] 4956-1200) or Radio Taxi Premium ([tel] 4374-6666).
Remises (radio taxis) look like regular cars and don't have meters. They cost about the same as street taxis,the fare is always established beforehand. Most hotels and restaurants will call a remise for you; it's also a handy way to get to the airport. Try Remises Blue ([tel] 4777-8888).

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Tancredo on for most remaining debates (updated)
Update: My bad. This is OLD NEWS. The Post's Lynn Bartels had this information in Saturday's paper. Bizarrely, I even read Bartels story over the weekend, but somehow lost the information about the debate schedule. I blame Twitter for ruining my ability to concentrate.
Tom Tancredo will participate in most of the remaining gubernatorial debates.
Team Tanc spokeswoman Tara Arterburn says the newcomer to the American Constitution Party will debate Democrat John Hickenlooper and Republican Dan Maes in at least seven debates and possibly the full remaining contingent of eight.
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Sept. 17: Progressive 15; Loveland
Sept. 25: Action 22; Colorado Springs
Oct. 5: Channel 7; Denver
Oct. 12 Pueblo Chieftain; Pueblo
Oct. 13: The Denver Post/ 9news; Denver
Oct. 22 Fox 31; Denver
Oct. 29 CBS 4; Denver
We are waiting for a response from CACI as to whether he can participate in their debate: Oct. 14 Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry; Denver.
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Day 5
December 6
The Phillies entourage is heading back to Philly this evening. In the last day of the Winter Meetings the Phillies grabbed a pair of pitchers in the Rule 5 draft, left-handed starter Travis Blackley and right-handed reliever Lincoln Holdzcom.
Both will be in camp that starts on February 14 for pitchers and catchers. Arms are such a premium it is worth checking them out. The price was $50,000 each.
How do the Phillies go about finding players for the Rule 5 draft?
(1) All the minor league development personnel (managers, coaches, instructors) file reports on players they see and like from other minor league organizations.
(2) The Phillies have a staff of four scouts who concentrate on following pro teams.
(3) Scouting coordinators, regional supervisors and amateur scouts add pro coverage to their schedules once the June draft is over.
In the case of Blackley, Charley Kerfeld and Joey Davis turned in reports. For Holdszom, it was Del Unser, Ron Hansen and Kerfeld.
Years ago, scouting reports filled several large three-ring binders. The books weighed a ton. Quite a few suitcases have gone to suitcase heaven after lugging these reports.
Today, it is all computerized. Numerous staffers under Pat Gillick review all the reports and create a potential list. Follow up conversations with the scouts who filed reports often take place to narrow the list. The idea is to get as much information on the player as possible.
Time will tell if Blackley and Holdzcom can help the 2008 staff. The Phillies' needs remain a starter, reliever, a fifth outfielder and an upgrade at third base.
Some groundwork was laid this week future deals or signings. Just because the meetings ended, doesn't mean the Phillies are done trying to improve the club. As has been said before, there's a long way between now and opening day.
We'll spend if it is the right situation. As Mike Arbuckle said, "We don't want to pay Cadillac prices when we're getting a Ford Focus."
Since the season ended, the Phillies have made improvements: Brad Lidge became the closer, Brett Myers moved into the rotation and J. C. Romero was added to the bullpen. That's not putting the gear shift in reverse.
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Acquiring Lidge really did help the pitching staff with Myers moving into the rotation. In saying that, we did lose a bat in our lineup. I doubt Vic, Dobbs, Snelling, and Werth can make up for the production lost losing Rowand (assuming he's gone).
The good thing theoff-season isn't over yet, and I still think we'll see some upgrades.
Soooooooo…… the purpose to the entourage going to the Winter meetings was???? Sorry, I really do think the Phils have to up-grade or next season will not be as much fun as this one turned out to be. I still think keeping Aaron is important & why did Victorino's name keep coming up in pitching trade rumors? Hope Pat & the boys get something done!
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This is a link to the site if you wanted to see it-http://phuturephillies.com/2007/12/07/scott-lauber-makes-a-good-point/ but if you didn't want to go to the link, I can summarize some questions general fans have…
-Why doesn't the Phillies spend over slot money? I mean I understand that if everyone spends over slot, then it becomes a problem, but the Phillies farm system to could use some instant retooling. I feel like the Tigers felt that they could trade away prospects because they usually bust slot and sign great young players. Why doesn't the Phillies adopt that strategy? Another 5 million in drafting, can get us MUCH better players and pitchers than 12 million for Carlos Silva.
the Phillies should read Jjim Salisbury's article in the Sunday Inquirer. Management needs to make bold moves rather than continue to go after second level players like the Adam Eaton's and Iguichi's of the world. that is all Anthony Reyes and Joe Crede are. Brandon Inge is a first level player.


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Betances showing he can handle pressure
HOUSTON -- Dellin Betances was electric on Tuesday in his first outing of the season, and it is possible that the hard-throwing right-hander could work his way into higher-leverage situations out of the bullpen.
Betances faced the top three hitters in the Astros' lineup, with impressive results. Dexter Fowler struck out on five pitches, Robbie Grossman fanned on three pitches and Jose Altuve weakly grounded to second base in a two-pitch at-bat against Betances, who hit 99 mph.
"Really good," manager Joe Girardi said. "He came in, threw strike after strike after strike, got ahead of hitters, finished them with his curveball. It was really good to see."
Asked if Betances could become a late-inning option, Girardi replied, "He could be. He's got big stuff, there's no doubt about it."
Betances was ranked among the Yanks' top prospects as a starting pitcher but was converted to relief work last season in the Minors after battling control issues. He went 4-2 with a 1.35 ERA in 35 relief outings with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in 2013 and had an 0.73 ERA in 12 1/3 innings this spring, making his first Opening Day roster.
"I think it's that he's adjusted to his role, number one," Girardi said. "It's confidence, it's maturing. As much confidence as you might have in your ability, there's always that little bit of doubt. And some get over that sooner than others."


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Sarah Palin's Son Track Divorcing Wife Britta Hanson After 18 Months of Marriage
It's splitsville for Sarah Palin's son Track and his wife Britta Hanson.
Tying the knot in May 2011, commercial fisherman Track, 23, and his high school sweetheart filed joint divorce documents in an Alaska court, TMZ reports.
In accordance with state law, their joint filing confirms they agree to property and custody terms as well as child support for their 1-year-old daughter, Kyla.
The Palin family's oldest son married nursing student Hanson in Hatcher Pass, Alaska, with both sets of parents present at their ceremony. "Our families couldn't be happier!" the Palin and Hanson families told Us Weekly in a joint statement at the time. "These are two hard working, humble, active, studious young adults who grew up together. We're tickled that after two decades of friendship we proudly witnessed their marriage, knowing their new life together will be blessed."
Also an Army reservist, Track is the eldest of five Palin siblings: Bristol, 22, Willow, 17, Piper, 11 and Trig, 2.
Track's daughter is Sarah Palin's second grandbaby. Bristol Palin was just 18 when she and ex-fiance Levi Johnston welcomed son Tripp in 2008.
Sarah Palin's Son Track Divorcing Wife Britta Hanson After 18 Months of Marriage - UsMagazine.com


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Our menu ranges from the freshest sushi to the most satisfying entrees and everything in between whether you'd like traditional Japanese Takoyaki, Raman and Udon from scratch, or something like tempura vegetables and steak rest assured we have what you're looking for! Don't forget our lovely desserts! We even have Mochi ice cream!
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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 217 diseños de 32 diseñadores freelance.
Dolphin Neurostim
We are an innovative medical device manufacturer that specializes in pain management devices and education. Our education and product technology combines Eastern theories with Western science. We are also going to be looking for additional literature including brochure, website, etc. once logo design has been chosen.
Pain sufferers and the medical professionals that treat them.
Please see attached sample that was found on this site for reference (design by inancz), I have also attached a traditional yinyang symbol showing the direction of energy:
We are looking for the yinyang symbol to be two dolphins, they should be travelling in a counter clockwise direction (opposite of the example).
The dolphin on the top or blue colour should be flexed as if jumping out of water and the bottom dolphin should be reversed as if swimming below the water.
Tails can be dots that you would see in traditional yinyang symbol.
Please also include some kind of water element as shown in the example.
Name of the device should also be included: Dolphin Neurostimulator
Use your imagination for colour scheme, traditionally we have used blues and burgundys in our Corporate logos.
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Bochy is a master at his managerial craft
Giants skipper is as good as any in the Major Leagues at running a game
The Giants have played six consecutive one-run games, winning four of them. If you're looking for a really simple way to explain Bruce Bochy's genius, there it is.
Am I oversimplifying?
Bochy is going to the Hall of Fame, and you can look it up. Those two World Series championships validated a 20-year managerial career in terms of the ultimate honor.
But long before the Giants had those champagne celebrations in 2010 and '12, Bochy was universally respected for his leadership and communication skills, for his honesty and for running a game -- lineups, matchups, balancing the demands of a long season -- better than almost anyone.
Bochy and general manager Brian Sabean have done things at such a high level for so long that we at times take them for granted. It's maybe the ultimate compliment that when they do something that raises eyebrows -- for instance, giving Tim Lincecum a two-year, $35 million contract -- few second-guess them.
In other words, if they did it, it must be the right thing to do, because their track record is so solid.
Still, in a lot of ways, it's how Bochy uses and organizes his bullpen that sets him apart. No one -- and I mean no one -- is better.
To sit back and watch Bochy work his way through the late innings of a game is a thing of beauty, and plenty of people in the game do just that.
The Giants won their third straight one-run game on Wednesday to run their record to 10-5. They're doing it despite a starting rotation that has been nothing special.
Lincecum and Ryan Vogelsong might be the keys to the entire season, and both have had moments when they've looked very good, and other moments when last season's problems have resurfaced.
But San Francisco is 10-5 because first baseman Brandon Belt has led the team's offense to a nice start, and because its bullpen has done extraordinary work.
Bochy has coaxed a 1.78 ERA from his relievers, second in the big leagues only to what Ron Roenicke has done with the Brewers. Best of all for the Giants is that those relievers have worked only 50 2/3 innings, tied for fifth most in the National League.
It's one thing to get the best from a bullpen. It's another to manage the workload of a seven-month season.
As Tony La Russa famously said, "When you're managing the first half of a season, you're also managing the second half." He meant that overworking players in April and May would come back to a bite a team in August and September.
Back to Wednesday at AT&T Park, as the Giants and Dodgers were locked in a 1-1 game in the sixth inning. Vogelsong got the game into the seventh for the first time this season, and so it was on Bochy's shoulders.
When the first two Dodgers reached base, Bochy went to work. He would use four relievers to get the final nine outs, using this matchup and that one again and again.
First, Bochy summoned 32-year-old right-hander Jean Machi to pitch to Matt Kemp.
Jean Machi? The Giants are his fifth organization. Machi has spent all or parts of 11 seasons in the Minor Leagues. When Sabean signed him as a free agent two years ago, there were few headlines.
But last season, Machi emerged as a reliable late-inning pitcher, appearing in 51 games. He's off to another great start this season, and plenty of baseball people probably are asking what San Francisco saw in him.
For one thing, a tremendous changeup, which isn't always the easiest pitch around which to build a resume. Machi threw Kemp four changeups in a five-pitch at-bat and struck him out on the last one.
Andre Ethier beat out an infield single to load the bases, and Machi might have saved the game by getting Juan Uribe to pound another changeup into the ground for an inning-ending double play.
Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval singled in the go-ahead run in the bottom of the seventh, but Bochy still had to get six outs.
The Dodgers got the tying run in scoring position in the top of the eighth, but Bochy played the matchup game nicely. Right-hander Santiago Casilla used 94 mph fastballs to get the first two outs, then Bochy went for left-hander Javier Lopez, who got Carl Crawford, a left-handed hitter, to ground out to end the inning.
By that time, Bochy was down to his closer, and Sergio Romo got the Dodgers in order in the ninth to preserve the 2-1 win.
After the win, Bochy, celebrating his 59th birthday, joked about all the gray hair six straight one-run games was creating.
Which is true. San Francisco rode its starting rotation to those two World Series championships and probably can't get to the postseason without it being very good again.
But the Giants are off to a good offensive start, and if they're in the game in the late inning, their manager typically figures out a way.


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Azarenka to face Li Na in Australian Open final
- Defending champion Victoria Azarenka upended Sloane Stephens 6-1%2C 6-4 in the semifinals
- Azarenka took a medical timeout after being broken at 5-3 in the second set
- Li Na routed Maria Sharapova 6-2%2C 6-2 to reach her second Aussie Open final
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Victoria Azarenka had to endure some anxious moments before and after her win over American teenager Sloane Stephens.
Li Na wasn't flustered at all while beating No. 2-ranked Maria Sharapova.
The result is that Li will play for the Australian Open title against Azarenka, who ended Stephens' unexpected run to the semifinals that included a quarterfinal upset of 15-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams.
CONTROVERSY:Azarenka's timeout questioned
While Li's 6-2, 6-2 win over Sharapova, who set a tournament record in dropping only nine games in five matches en route to the semis, never appeared in doubt on Thursday, Azarenka added some intrigue in the second semifinal on Rod Laver Arena.
Azarenka finished off a 6-1, 6-4 over Stephens after a medical timeout for rib and knee injuries. The No. 1-ranked player had wasted five match points in the game immediately before leaving the court for medical attention, then returned to break Stephens' serve to end the match.
BACK IN FINAL:Novak Djokovic routs DAvid Ferrer
"Well, I almost did the choke of the year," Azarenka told an on-court interviewer immediately after the match. "At 5-3, having so many chances I couldn't close it out."
Australian Open officials said the tournament doctor reported that Azarenka had left knee and rib injuries.
"I just felt a little bit overwhelmed. I realized I'm one step away from the final and nerves got into me for sure," Azarenka said.
SEMIFINAL:Calm Murray faces Federer
The 23-year-old Belarusian's on-court comments after the match led to speculation about the timing of her medical timeout. She didn't help herself in a second television interview after the match that suggested she was suffering from a severe case of the nerves.
"I couldn't breathe. I had chest pains," she said. "It was like I was getting a heart attack. After that it wasn't my best, but it's important to overcome this little bit of a struggle and win the match."
Defending champion Novak Djokovic routed David Ferrer 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 in the first men's semifinal. Djokovic, into his third consecutive Australian Open final, will face the winner of Friday's semifinal between Roger Federer and Andy Murray.
In her official post-match news conference — more than an hour after she finished playing — Azarenka felt a need to explain her comments immediately after the match.
"I think I just really misunderstood what (the on-court interviewer) asked me because the question was I had few difficulties and why I went off," Azarenka said. "I completely thought of a different thing, why I couldn't close out of match, you know, that I had few difficulties.
"So I understand the whole situation right now, but it just really (is a) simple misunderstanding of a question. I guess it was my bad."
Pressed again to explain her earlier TV comments, Azarenka said: "I did say that. I did say I couldn't breathe. It was locked. That came from my back. "
Stephens didn't think the timing of the medical break affected the outcome of the match.
"It's happened before. Last match, match before, I've had people going for medical breaks, going to the bathroom," she said. "Didn't affect me. Just another something else that happens."
The temperature hit 97 degrees during the second women's semifinal, slightly hotter than it had been when Li beat Sharapova to reach the Australian Open final for the second time in three years.
The semifinal started badly for the 25-year-old Russian, serving double-faults to lose the first two points and conceding a break in the first game.
Li was the first Chinese player to reach a Grand Slam final when she lost to Kim Clijsters at Melbourne Park in 2011. She had her breakthrough a few months later when she won the French Open, beating Sharapova in the semifinals along the way.
The crowd got behind Li early in the match, yelling "Come on, Li Na!" and others yelling "Jia You!" which is "Come on" in Chinese. After she broke Sharapova to take a 5-2 lead, the Chinese fans in the crowd shook Chinese flags and shouted again, "Jia You!"
"I don't know what happened, (but) I always play well here, so thanks guys," said Li, who was playing her third Australian Open semifinal in four years. "I just came to the court feeling like, 'OK, just do it.'"
The heat and the speed of the court surface suited Li's game.
She broke Sharapova in the third game of the second set and served an ace to move within a point of a 4-2 lead, but lost the next three points to give her opponent a break opportunity.
Two big second serves took Sharapova by surprise, and Li fended off the challenge.
Li's coach, Carlos Rodriguez, who worked with retired seven-time major winner Justine Henin, pumped his fist over his heart after Li won the game.
Sharapova had control in her next service game, but Li scrambled from side to side and pushed the reigning French Open champion to go for the lines, getting a series of unforced errors and another break.
The sixth-seeded Li has been working since August with Rodriguez, and credits him with reviving her career with a renewed emphasis on condition.
"I'm happy. I know I have a tough coach, a tough physio," Li said, looking across to the stands and adding: "You don't need to push me anymore. I will push myself."
Sharapova, who lost the 2012 Australian final in straight sets to Azarenka, admitted it was hard to get into the match against Li.
"She was certainly much more aggressive than I was, dictating the play. I was always on the defense," said Sharapova, who could have gained the No. 1 ranking by reaching the Australian final. "When I had my opportunities and break points in games that went to deuce, I don't think any of them really went my way."


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Although the Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans are the most popular, they're far from the only city that celebrates this occasion. Dozens of cities (including ten cities in Louisiana alone) have their own Mardi Gras festivities. These celebrations include wearing throw beads, decorative masks, festive costumes and much more. The traditional colors of green, gold and purple are also staples at every celebration. If you are planning on celebrating Mardi Gras this year, there are a few things you should have to truly make this celebration special.
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While Apple's Maps Falters, the Android Ad Men Fight Dirty
Haters are always gonna hate. Especially in the mobile industry, where the race for market share is as cutthroat as ever.
Which is why I wasn't surprised when, in the days leading up to the iPhone 5's launch, a few of Apple's largest competitors decided to go for the low blow.
Samsung, for example, essentially aired a redux version of its ads that ran with the launch of the iPhone 4S; Samsung's new ad is a parody of the fervor surrounding each iPhone launch, depicting the scores of eager line-sitters waiting outside of Apple stores. Those holding the Galaxy S3, Samsung's recent flagship Android smartphone, look down upon the Apple acolytes.
This time around, Motorola was also quick to capitalize on anti-Apple sentiment. Now under new, Googley management, Moto had no problem capitalizing on Apple's recent Maps snafu, launching a mock advertisement comparing Apple's mapping software to Google Maps on the Droid RAZR M.
My first inclination? This has to be a bit of Google schadenfreude, taking much delight in the litany of criticism raining down on Apple for removing Google Maps from its new iOS 6 software and replacing it with an inferior version of Apple's proprietary software. Perhaps the Google-owned Moto just couldn't help but leap at the chance to kick an opponent while it was down.
Update: 4:55 PT: As a reader reminds, it's not like Apple didn't have this sort of thing coming. Remember the (rather annoying) "I'm a Mac, I'm a PC" ads of yesteryear? The Cupertino company isn't afraid to throw an elbow or two.
Funny, though — despite the near-universal contempt for the new Maps, Apple's devices still seem to be going fast; the company sold two million preordered iPhone 5s in the first 24 hours of the phone being available.
For what it's worth, Apple just launched its own series of mobile ads on Friday; they're smart and, overall, very good.
Not surprisingly, there's no mention of Maps in them.


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In the last couple of years, the country has become much more aware of the dangers, particularly to the head, of playing football. More than 2,500 former players are suing the NFL, saying the league deliberately hid data about the effects of repeated hits to the head. Some former players suffer dementia; a couple have committed suicide. Former star Terry Bradshaw, among others, said if he had a son he wouldn't let him play football. Many fans now feel guilty about watching football, particularly pro football. Parents of youth football players are increasingly concerned. Can the game be made safer? Some say yes, with "hit counts" for youth players and immediate medical attention. Others disagree.
Fear of concussions reshaping football
Philadelphia Inquirer, Nov. 19
Would Football Without Concussions Still Be Football?
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HIGHLAND, IL (KTVI)-Scary moments in Highland, IL Sunday morning after an alleged home invasion led to a shooting. It happened in the 2600 block of Eagle Way around 3:30am. Highland Police say a 33 year-old man was transported to a St. Louis hospital with multiple gunshot wounds after he allegedly forced his way into the apartment of two sisters, assaulting both of them.
The sisters are identified as Donna Carlyle, 47, and Debbie Keeney, 55.
Keeney had gone out for an overnight cigarette when the suspect forced his way in. She was struck. When the suspect began to choke Carlyle, Keeney got her gun and warned the man to get out of the apartment. When he did not stop his attack, she fired several shots at him. A small caliber derringer was recovered at the scene.
Neighbors said they had heard someone jiggling door handles of the apartments just minutes before the attack happened.
The suspect has not been identified, but police say he is a 33 year old from Troy, IL. The investigation is on-going.


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Johnson City, Tenn. - The women's tennis team defeated Appalachian State University 6-3 in Southern Conference action at University Courts. The win improves the Buccaneers to 7-3 (2-0 in the conference).
The key singles match of the day was the #3 singles match between Rica Iida (ETSU) and Tonya Eberhart (ASU). The match, which lasted well over three hours, was won by Iida 7-6, 6-2.
"It is always good to get a conference win," said ETSU Head Coach Tom Russ. "I was very proud of Rica's effort today. She had to change her style because of the matchup difficulties that Eberhart presented."
#1, Vanessa Manicom (ASU) def. Paty Vega (ETSU) 2-6, 6-3, 6-0
#2, Mami Inoue (ETSU) def. Alex Chong (ASU) 6-0, 6-1
#3, Rica Iida (ETSU) def. Tonya Eberhart (ASU) 7-6, 6-2
#4, Allison Lane (ASU) def. Megan Edwards (ETSU) 2-6, 6-4, 6-1
#5, Eglantine Vitse (ETSU) def. Jennifer Fayad (ASU) 6-4, 6-4
#6, Cara Prupas (ETSU) def. Kathryn Brown (ASU) 6-4, 6-1
#1, Inoue/Iida (ETSU) def. Manicom/Eberhart 8-3
#2, Edwards/Vega (ETSU) def. Chong/Lane 8-3
#3, Donna Altenburger/Fayad (ASU) def. Prupas/Vitse 8-6
ETSU will return to action on Sunday afternoon when the Buccaneers travel to Western Carolina for a 2:00 match.


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The video is narrated by campaign spokeswoman Leslie Oliver, who can barely contain her mirth as she talks about the staff putting on the ponchos. But she's not happy with what she calls dirty attacks by Republican challenger Joe Coors and his supporters. (Coors' campaign argues Perlmutter and his "Washington buddies" started the attacks.)
BTW, Perlmutter campaign, nice touch with the poncho hanging out of the car door and the poncho on the pooch.
Coors' campaign, too, has its own spoof video, put together after the Perlmutter campaign accidentally uploaded footage on YouTube not intended for the public.


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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 110 diseños de 21 diseñadores freelance.
Threat Spectrum, Inc.
Our name, Threat Spectrum, is taken from the security/military term "CBRN Threat Spectrum", referring to the wide range of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear threats a target is exposed to, along with the fact we deal in various spectra of light (visible, infrared). We are also not limiting ourselves to just video cameras, also designing other physical security networking devices and sensors.
Our customers are military, ex-military civilian contractors, cops, and industrial security installers. The Industry is Physical Security.
We need a corporate logo that will be used on our website, business cards, letter heads and other branding materials. The only real requirements are that the logo should contain the name "Threat Spectrum" and it should be portable/readable on smaller materials such as business cards and letter heads as well as our website.
The Industry is Physical Security, and our product image is meant to convey keywords such as ruggedness, built-like-a-tank, robust, hi-tech, space-age, battle-tested, bullet-proof, etc. So, animated cutesy or frilly cartoons won't do us much good. An obvious, and somewhat tired design use by companies in the thermal cam biz is to just have the name over a rainbow color bar, so we are looking for something other than that, or that incorporates it in a unique way.
Other than that we are open to creative ideas. Here are some links to our competitors websites and logos... not to copy, but to get a feel for the industry:
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Delighted to join Renee at itsbooktalk.com and Jill at Jill's Book Cafe in the weekly #ThrowbackThursday meme, whereby older book reviews are posted and given another airing.
For my #ThrowbackThursday this week I've decided on the beautiful Meadowland: The Private life of an English field by John Lewis – Stempel
The following review was also posted on Goodreads, Amazon US & UK
Publisher BLACK SWAN
Publication date
To Purchase Meadowland from Amazon
To Purchase from Waterstones
My Review
I doubt if I have enough words in my vocabulary to give this book the full praise it deserves but here goes:
I found this beautifully descriptive book such a joy to read. I've learned so much about nature and wildlife from it.
The author John Lewis-Stempel is such a master of poetic prose, that at times I was brought to tears by the sheer beauty of his descriptions and observations of the flora and fauna during a year in the life of a meadow on his farm on the Herefordshire border.
The book is interspersed with poetry, folk lore and historical snippets of country living and farm life, I suspect that quite a bit of research has gone into producing such a masterpiece but the author is obviously a very well-read chap and much is drawn from his own love of the land, memories and considerable knowledge and experience.
We have birds – their mating, feeding and migratory habits and patterns; wildflowers beloved and necessary to all different types of butterflies and bees. Foxes, with whom the writer appears to have mixed relationship and a grudging admiration for, but if they mess with his chickens 'I am an Old Testament poultry-keeper. I say a life for a life, and have a gun that speaks death'
Voles and other types of small mammals including hedgehogs and anything living that inhabits the meadow throughout the year. Mouldywarps, which are moles by another name. All have a role, a part to play as an occasionally anthromorphic character in this life and death meadow saga.
I could quote huge sections of this book to illustrate the beauty of it but will just include one
21 MARCH Heavy rain. The horses in House Field stand back to the rain, the sheep and their lambs are either under the hedges or tight against the bales. The red-tailed bumblebee must be glad of the house that it has taken from the mouse. In Lower Meadow I see a small flock of forlorn redwings, the thrush with the fetching cream eye-stripe and orange flanks, in the hazel. At my approach, up into the air they go, slipping left, slipping right, drunkenly unsteady. They loiter for a day. On the 23rd I hear redwings 'zeeping' in the starred night when I'm checking the sheep. Next day there are no redwings on the farm. They have gone north, to home in Scandinavia.


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GAZbuild: Mastermind, Blob, Destiny, Spiral, Sauron, Arcade
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The Blob
The Blob - PL 10 Immovable Object
Strength 12, Stamina 8, Agility 1, Dexterity 0, Fighting 7, Intellect 0, Awareness 1, Presence -1
All-out Attack, Chokehold, Close Attack, Fast Grab, Improved Grab, Improved Hold, Interpose, Ultimate Effort: Toughness
Deception 4 (+3), Expertise: Brotherhood Lackey 4 (+4), Intimidation 8 (+9), Perception 2 (+3), Ranged Combat: Throw 6 (+6)
Blubbery (Advantages: Ultimate Effort: Toughness)
. . Immunity: Immunity 2 (Environmental Condition: Cold, Environmental Condition: Heat)
. . Protection: Protection 7 (+7 Toughness; Impervious [8 extra ranks]; Quirk: Not the Face)
Bulky: Growth 4 (+4 STR, +4 STA, +2 Intimidate, -4 Stealth, -2 active defenses, +1 size category; Permanent)
. . Bounce Off: Deflect 5 (Redirection, Reflect; Reduced Range: close)
. . Earthquake
. . . . Groundpound: Burst Area Damage 10 (Linked; DC 25; Burst Area: 30 feet radius sphere; Limited: Blob and Targets on Same Surface)
. . . . Knockdown: Burst Area Affliction 10 (Linked; 1st degree: Vulnerable, 2nd degree: Prone, DC 20; Alternate Resistance (Dodge), Burst Area: 30 feet radius sphere; Instant Recovery, Limited: Blob and Targets on Same Surface, Limited Degree)
. . Fat Trap: Cumulative Affliction 10 (1st degree: Hindered, 2nd degree: Immobile, DC 20; Alternate Resistance (Dodge), Cumulative, Extra Condition, Reaction 3: reaction; Distracting, Feedback, Limited Degree)
Massive: Density Growth 4 (+4 STR, +4 STA, -1 speed ranks; Density; Permanent)
Initiative +1
Fat Trap: Cumulative Affliction 10, +8 (DC Dog/Fort/Will 20)
Grab, +8 (DC Spec 22)
Groundpound: Burst Area Damage 10 (DC 25)
Knockdown: Burst Area Affliction 10 (DC Dog/Fort/Will 20)
Throw, +6 (DC 27)
Unarmed, +8 (DC 27)
Dodge 5, Parry 5, Fortitude 12, Toughness 15, Will 6
Power Points
Abilities 24 + Powers 72 + Advantages 7 + Skills 12 (24 ranks) + Defenses 15 = 130
Disability: As a inhumanly fat man, Fred sometimes has trouble moving through a world built for the human sized man.
Motivation:Greed: Fred is all about Fred, and getting more for Fred.
Prejudice: Gross, fat mutie scum!
Frederick J. Dukes was a carnival performer when he met the original X-men. Xavier invited Dukes to visit the mansion and he accepted. Then, the X-men started treating him like absolute crap and he decided to run back to his circus rather than deal with their shit. So Xavier threatens to erase his memories. And thus we have a new super villain. And it's all the First Class's fault! Dukes took to calling himself the Blob and started running around with like half a dozen versions of the Brotherhood with his super strong, super tough, and super fat body. Blob is a PL 10 melee threat thanks to his beefy strikes and body armor, but the real fun stuff comes from the tricks Blob can pull with mass. He can cause attackers to become stuck in his gut, bounce ranged attacks off, and even set the earth to shaking. All while being really hard to injure and almost impossible to move. Between his strength, his size, and his density the Blob has +20 ranks to resisting movement!
Destiny - PL 8 Posthumous Prophetess
Strength 0, Stamina 1, Agility 2, Dexterity 2, Fighting 4, Intellect 4, Awareness 6, Presence 2
Defensive Roll, Equipment 2, Evasion 2, Improved Initiative 2, Inspire 2, Languages 1, Luck 4, Ranged Attack 6, Seize Initiative, Set-up, Teamwork
Close Combat: Unarmed 2 (+6), Deception 6 (+8), Expertise: History 8 (+12), Insight 4 (+10), Perception 4 (+10), Persuasion 4 (+6), Ranged Combat: Crossbow 4 (+6)
Precognitive Combatant: Enhanced Trait 28 (Traits: Dodge +8 (+12), Parry +8 (+12), Advantages: Defensive Roll, Evasion 2, Improved Initiative 2, Ranged Attack 6, Seize Initiative)
Precognitive Guidance: Luck Control 2 (Bestow Luck, Spend on Other, Advantages: Luck 4)
Sees the Future: Senses 8 (Accurate: Precognition, Acute: Precognition, Danger Sense: Precognition, Precognition)
Crossbow, Undercover Shirt
Initiative +10
Crossbow, +12 (DC 18)
Grab, +4 (DC Spec 10)
Throw, +8 (DC 15)
Unarmed, +6 (DC 15)
Dodge 12/4, Parry 12/4, Fortitude 4, Toughness 4/1, Will 10
Power Points
Abilities 42 + Powers 46 + Advantages 7 + Skills 16 (32 ranks) + Defenses 9 = 120
Disability: Destiny is a very old and very blind old, blind lady.
Prejudice: Daft, old, blind mutie scum! Stealing names from OUR literary characters!
Relationship: Lifelong friend and lover of Mystique. Foster mother of Rogue. Biological mother of Nightcrawler?
Responsibility: Destiny is the bearer of the burden of prophecy and needs to sometimes hide things from those she cares about or hide a set of MacGuffin diaries from the world.
Irene Adler was born in Austria to hip and trendy parents who named her after one of the hottest things on the scene, a Sherlock Holmes story. Because this lady was born more than a century ago. Irene was overwhelmed by her mutant precognition activating and nearly went mad transcribing her initial visions of the future. She did go blind. Needing discrete help understanding her future diaries, Irene found consulting detective Raven Darkholme and things went from there. Destiny eventually shows up in Mystique's version of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and Freedom Force as the PL 8 PC points character presented here. Destiny hits caps from her active defenses and almost makes it with her weapon attack. That's because although Destiny is technically blind, she can "see" the future with clarity to match normal vision and enough time to get herself or her team set up with a nicely timed movement or helpful advice. Adler used to work a legitimate job with Professor X's and Juggernaut's fathers, the Summers brothers' grandmother, and Mr. Sinister.
Spiral - PL 12 Time Dancer
Strength 4/9, Stamina 5, Agility 6, Dexterity 6, Fighting 10, Intellect 4, Awareness 3, Presence 3
Agile Feint, Benefit, Ambidexterity, Defensive Roll 2, Equipment 6, Evasion, Improved Critical: Multi-Arm Melee, Improved Defense, Improved Disarm, Improved Grab, Improved Initiative, Inventor, Ranged Attack 2, Ritualist, Takedown 2, Tracking
Acrobatics 8 (+14), Athletics 4 (+8), Close Combat: Sword 2 (+12), Deception 6 (+9), Expertise (AGL): Dance 12 (+18), Expertise: Magic 10 (+14), Expertise: Science 8 (+12), Insight 6 (+9), Perception 4 (+7), Ranged Combat: Magic Spiral 2 (+8), Sleight of Hand 2 (+8), Stealth 6 (+12), Technology 10 (+14), Treatment 4 (+8)
Ears are Burning: Feature 1
Magic Spiral
. . Concealing Spiral: Concealment 10 (All Senses)
. . Conjuring Spiral: Create 2 (Volume: 4 cft., DC 12; Increased Duration: continuous, Innate, Subtle: look natural)
. . Dimensional Spiral: Movement 6 (Dimensional 3: any dimension, 50 lbs., Time Travel 3: any time, 50 lbs.; Portal; Activation 2: standard action)
. . Power Spiral: Cumulative Affliction 14 (1st degree: Impaired, 2nd degree: Disabled, 3rd degree: Transformed, Resisted by: Will, DC 24; Cumulative, Increased Range: ranged; Activation 2: standard action)
. . Spiral Blasts: Damage 14 (DC 29; Increased Range: ranged)
. . Spiral Portal: Teleport 11 (Carry 50 lbs.; Extended: 2000 miles in 2 move actions, Portal; Activation 2: standard action, Limited to Extended)
. . Spiral Reflection: Deflect 15 (Reflect)
. . Spiral Travel: Teleport 6 (1800 feet in a move action, carrying 12 tons; Accurate, Change Direction, Change Velocity, Increased Mass 9, Turnabout)
. . Stunning Spiral: Cumulative Affliction 14 (1st degree: Dazed, 2nd degree: Stunned, 3rd degree: Incapacitated, Resisted by: Fortitude, DC 24; Cumulative, Increased Range: ranged)
Multi-Arm Melee
. . Cybernetic Arm: Enhanced Strength 5 (+5 STR; Limited: Just the One Arm)
. . Mutli-Strike (Advantages: Improved Critical; Multiattack, Variable Descriptor: close group - Punch or Sword)
Possession Proof: Immunity 2 (Uncommon Descriptor: Possession)
Six Arms: Extra Limbs 4 (4 extra limbs, Advantages: Improved Grab)
Sword, Sword, Sword, Sword, Sword, Sword, Undercover Shirt
Initiative +10
Grab, +10 (DC Spec 14)
Power Spiral: Cumulative Affliction 14, +10 (DC Will 24)
Spiral Blasts: Damage 14, +10 (DC 29)
Stunning Spiral: Cumulative Affliction 14, +10 (DC Fort 24)
Sword, +12 (DC 22/27)
Throw, +8 (DC 19)
Unarmed, +10 (DC 19/24)
Dodge 15, Parry 15, Fortitude 10, Toughness 9/5, Will 12
Power Points
Abilities 82 + Powers 67 + Advantages 21 + Skills 42 (84 ranks) + Defenses 28 = 240
Enemy: Spiral hates Longshot because she was mind controlled into hating her former lover. Spiral hates Mojo because he's an awful boss who does things like mind controlling her into hating her former lover.
Power Loss: Spiral needs the freedom to dance her magic spiral dances in order to use any of her magic powers.
Responsibility: Spiral has demands on her time as both an employee of Mojo and owner/operator of the Body Shoppe.
"Ricochet" Rita Wayword was a popular Hollywood stunt woman who met and fell in love with the other dimensional Longshot. Eventually, the two were attacked by a future version of Rita known as Spiral. So Rita gets kidnapped and warped physically and mentally into Spiral by Mojo and the Body Shoppe. Despite working for him, Spiral is much more powerful than Mojo being capable of taking down whole teams of X-Men or Avengers solo. Spiral's physical augmentations mean that she's PL 12 defensively and can switch between a capped out super strength attack or a slightly lower level multi-armed multiattack. Spiral's other augmentations make her a PL 12 sorceress with a variety of attack effects. She's also capable of warping space, time, and dimensional barriers to show up pretty much at any point in anything. The only caveat is that some of her more powerful magics take more complex and time-consuming dances than the simple gestures of her attacks. Spiral might be Shatterstar's mother and she is definitely responsible for Pyslocke's body swap and Lady Deathstrike's cyber augmentation. She can hear anytime someone uses her name.
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Re: GAZbuild: Brotherhood/Freedom Force Blob, Destiny, Spira
Ah, SPIRAL. One of the biggest pains in the ads to stat EVER. I remember just copying a lot of Taliesin's build with mine, because I had no idea what her powers WERE, despite regular access to her stories in the early 90s, and the X-Men fighting game.
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Re: GAZbuild: Brotherhood/Freedom Force Blob, Destiny, Spira
Very nice Spiral. I forgot about the ears are burning feature. Nice job!
Re: GAZbuild: Brotherhood/Freedom Force Blob, Destiny, Spira
I remember the teleporting and the different blasts, but had to check the wikis and the rest of the boards to make sure I got everything else. Which how I totally stole Taliesin's idea of using the Activation Flaw to represent a more intricate dance.Jabroniville wrote:Ah, SPIRAL. One of the biggest pains in the ads to stat EVER. I remember just copying a lot of Taliesin's build with mine, because I had no idea what her powers WERE, despite regular access to her stories in the early 90s, and the X-Men fighting game.
Thanks, scc!scc wrote:Very nice Spiral. I forgot about the ears are burning feature. Nice job!
I didn't want it to be some kind of super sense because she never uses it tactically. It's like somebody mentions Spiral, so she happen to show up and be present for the story. Handwavey stuff like that really seems Feature territory.
Sauron - PL 10 Vampire Pterosaur
Strength 9/1, Stamina 9/1, Agility 2, Dexterity 0, Fighting 9/2, Intellect 4, Awareness 2, Presence 1
Daze (Intimidation), Favored Environment: Environment, Move-by Action, Startle
Deception 6 (+7), Expertise: Psychology 8 (+12), Expertise: Survival 2 (+6), Insight 8 (+10), Intimidation 2 (+11/+3), Perception 6 (+8), Stealth 4 (+6), Technology 2 (+6), Treatment 8 (+12)
Energy Vampire
. . Hypnosis: Cumulative Perception Area Affliction 10 (1st degree: Entranced, 2nd degree: Compelled, 3rd degree: Controlled, Resisted by: Will, DC 20; Perception Area: Sauron's Eyes, Cumulative; Quirk: Only In Sauron Form)
. . Mutant Mimicry: Variable 6 (Limited: Only Powers Affected By Power Drain, Limited: Only As Long As Power Drain Lasts, Quirk: Only In Sauron Form)
. . Steal Vitality
. . . . Energy: Affliction 11 (Linked; 1st degree: Fatigued, 2nd degree: Exhausted, 3rd degree: Incapacitated, Resisted by: Fortitude, DC 21)
. . . . Life Drain: Weaken 11 (Linked; Affects: Stamina, Resisted by: Fortitude, DC 21)
. . . . Power Drain: Affliction 11 (Linked; 1st degree: Impaired, 2nd degree: Disabled, 3rd degree: Transformed, Resisted by: Fortitude, DC 21; Limited: Mutants Only)
Sauron Form (Activation: Standard Action)
. . Beak and Claws: Strength-based Damage 2 (DC 26)
. . Pterosaur Body: Enhanced Trait 61 (Traits: Strength +8 (+9), Stamina +8 (+9), Fighting +7 (+9), Dodge +7 (+9), Intimidation +8 (+11), Advantages: Daze (Intimidation), Favored Environment: Environment, Move-by Action, Startle)
. . Pterosaur Wings: Flight 5 (Speed: 60 miles/hour, 900 feet/round; Wings)
. . Scaly Hide: Protection 2 (+2 Toughness)
Initiative +2
Beak and Claws: Strength-based Damage 2, +9 (DC 26)
Energy: Affliction 11, +9 (DC Fort 21)
Grab, +9 (DC Spec 19)
Hypnosis: Cumulative Perception Area Affliction 10 (DC Will 20)
Life Drain: Weaken 11, +9 (DC Fort 21)
Power Drain: Affliction 11, +9 (DC Fort 21)
Throw, +0 (DC 24)
Unarmed, +9 (DC 24)
Dodge 9/2, Parry 9/2, Fortitude 11/3, Toughness 11/1, Will 7
Power Points
Abilities 26 + Powers 99 + Advantages 0 + Skills 23 (46 ranks) + Defenses 7 = 155
Addiction: Lykos needs to consume the life force of other human beings and really likes consuming the life force of mutants.
Monstrous: The Sauron Form is monstrous in form and function, a hideous evil reptile.
Power Loss: If Sauron does not continue to get regular super human life force, he can not maintain the Sauron Form.
Weakness: As a cold blooded creature, Sauron is vulnerable to ice and cold attacks.
Karl Lykos was beaten by a giant Savage Land pteranodon as child, so he gained the power to suck the life force out of other living creatures. But that's not all. After secretly stealing the vital energy of the people he treated as a doctor for years, Lykos gained the trust of Professor X. This put him in a position to treat Havok and steal his energy. This influx of mutant power transformed Lykos into Sauron, a freaking were-pteranodon. On top of the ridiculousness of his origin story, Sauron also self identifies as evil and styles himself a villain. He's fun like that. Sauron has two main sets of powers, the first is an array based off Lykos's base ability drain life force making people more tired and frail. The drain will also suppress any mutant powers the victim may have and thereby trigger Sauron's second set of powers. The reptilian form makes Sauron strong, tough, and very scary. It is only while in reptile form that Sauron can use the alternate effects of his vampire array to hypnotize or use stolen mutant powers. Sauron hits his PL 10 with close and perception attacks and active defenses, but really shines when he takes to the air.
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Re: GAZbuild: Brotherhood: Blob, Destiny, Spiral, Sauron
Wait. Sauron got his powers from getting bit by a pterodactyl?! I always thought he was just a mutant that would turn into a pteradoctyl-man for wacky comic book reasons... My whole life has been lie! Existence is meaningless! Well, not really, but it is still very surprising for me.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
Re: GAZbuild: Brotherhood: Blob, Destiny, Spiral, Sauron
What reason for were-pteradnondon could be "wacky comic book"ier than "bitten by mutant pteranodon from the secret Antarctic jungle of dinosaurs and cave men"? But yeah, Xavier always referred to Lykos as a non-mutant variant.luketheduke86 wrote:Wait. Sauron got his powers from getting bit by a pterodactyl?! I always thought he was just a mutant that would turn into a pteradoctyl-man for wacky comic book reasons... My whole life has been lie! Existence is meaningless! Well, not really, but it is still very surprising for me.
The mystery for me has always been why did Sauron join the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants.
Arcade - PL 12 Funhouse Assassin
Strength 0, Stamina 1, Agility 1, Dexterity 3, Fighting 2, Intellect 7, Awareness 3, Presence 4
Benefit 2: Really A Robot, Benefit, Cipher, Benefit, Wealth 3 (millionaire), Equipment 7, Inventor, Ranged Attack 2, Sidekick 19, Taunt, Well-informed
Deception 6 (+10), Expertise: Assassin 4 (+11), Insight 5 (+8), Intimidation 2 (+6), Perception 4 (+7), Persuasion 4 (+8), Stealth 4 (+5), Technology 15 (+22), Vehicles 2 (+5)
Cane, Light Pistol, Murderworld, Undercover Shirt
Initiative +1
Cane, +2 (DC 17)
Grab, +2 (DC Spec 10)
Light Pistol, +5 (DC 18)
Throw, +5 (DC 15)
Unarmed, +2 (DC 15)
Dodge 5, Parry 5, Fortitude 2, Toughness 3, Will 8
Power Points
Abilities 42 + Powers 0 + Advantages 37 + Skills 23 (46 ranks) + Defenses 13 = 115
Motivation: Thrills: Arcade is in the assassin biz for the fun of it, his world record fees are just a token to him.
Obsession: Arcade is obsessed with the idea of sporting and gamesmanship. He needs to always give his victims at least a tiny chance to win.
Relationship: Arcade is in a twisted murder-gamey type of romance with his assistant Miss Locke.
Arcade has no other known aliases. As far as the world knows, he's always been the world's most ridiculous assassin. Looking at his stat block above, Arcade appears to be far from an kind efficient killer with PL 2 melee and PL 4 ranged attacks and defenses. The only way he hits caps is with the Technology skill. Arcade creates technological marvels of a very high order and then sticks them alongside his victims in his signature headquarters Murderworld. Murderworld is just chock full of the Deathtrap feature, each of which attack's at Arcade's PL of 12 and can cost enough points power points to make a rank 12 blast or rank 8 snare. Should his robot copies of the heroes and pop-up saw blades be defeated, Arcade is still protected by his fairly capable assistant Miss Locke. Despite all of this and the fact that Arcade always has the heroes at his mercy when he traps or lures them into Muderworld in the first place, he has never once beaten the good guys.
Murderworld - PL 12
Toughness 16, Size Colossal
Communications, Computer, Deathtraps x6, Holding Cells, Power System, Secret 2, Security System 2, Workshop
Power Points
Abilities 5 + Powers 0 + Advantages 0 + Features 15 + Skills 0 (0 ranks) + Defenses 5 + Equipment 0 (0 ep) + Weapons & Armor 0 (0 ep) = 25
Miss Locke - PL 7
Strength 2, Stamina 3, Agility 3, Dexterity 3, Fighting 6, Intellect 3, Awareness 2, Presence 2
Attractive, Defensive Roll 3, Equipment 2, Quick Draw, Ranged Attack 3
Athletics 4 (+6), Close Combat: Unarmed 2 (+8), Deception 8 (+10), Expertise: Assassin 4 (+7), Ranged Combat: Guns 2 (+5), Stealth 4 (+7), Technology 2 (+5)
Knockout Spray (Easily Removable)
. . Affliction: Cumulative Affliction 8 (1st degree: Fatigued, 2nd degree: Exhausted, 3rd degree: Asleep, Resisted by: Fortitude, DC 18; Cumulative, Increased Range: ranged)
Heavy Pistol
Initiative +3
Affliction: Cumulative Affliction 8, +6 (DC Fort 18)
Grab, +6 (DC Spec 12)
Heavy Pistol, +8 (DC 19)
Throw, +6 (DC 17)
Unarmed, +8 (DC 17)
Dodge 8, Parry 8, Fortitude 4, Toughness 6/3, Will 4
Power Points
Abilities 48 + Powers 14 + Advantages 10 + Skills 13 (26 ranks) + Defenses 10 = 95
Motivation: Thrills
Relationship with Arcade


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For Hinds there are 2188 on Yasni with different names. The most frequently searched first names for Hinds are: Cristina
Among the most common last names on Yasni Hinds is on position 2473.
During the last seven days Hinds was searched 4 times.
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Aminoglycosides are antibiotics given intravenously to treat certain infections. These drugs can damage the kidneys as well as the nerve supplying the ear (the auditory nerve).
- Amikacin
- Gentamycin
- Tobramycin
The herb ginkgo is thought to increase circulation and protect nerve cells from damage. On this basis, it has been proposed as a possible treatment to help protect the auditory nerve from damage caused by aminoglycosides. However, the one animal study performed to evaluate this potential benefit found instead that the herb increased damage to the auditory nerve. 1 Based on this finding, individuals using aminoglycoside drugs should avoid ginkgo.
Weak evidence from animal studies hints that use of gentamycin may reduce levels of magnesium and calcium. 2 Supplementation may therefore be helpful on general principles if gentamicin treatment is used for a long time. One animal study suggests that calcium supplements in particular might help prevent gentamicin-induced kidney damage. 3
One animal study weakly hints that vitamin B 12 might help prevent hearing damage caused by gentamicin. 4
One exceedingly preliminary animal study suggests that N-acetylcysteine might help protect the kidneys from damage caused by gentamicin. 5
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- Review Date: 12/2015 -
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Greetings! Welcome to the Office of Student Services
in the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Office of Student Services provides academic support to students, faculty, and staff in an effort to ensure academic success for students in the College. We are available to answer questions related to academic programs, including but not limited to academic policies, degree requirements, and transfer of credit. We are committed to helping students find the major that develops their potential and leads toward a fulfilling career. It is also our goal to help students complete their major requirements in a time-efficient manner. Specific information about the majors in the College of Arts and Sciences may be obtained by clicking on the link to the left entitled "Degree Programs." Explore the various degree programs in our College.
If there is any information that you are not able to locate online, please stop by 106 Kinard Hall or contact us at 803-323-2183 or email@example.com. We will be happy to assist you.