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In particular, critics took Reddit to task for what they perceived as its overeager determination to help authorities identify suspects in the many images of the scene being shared online. One group of redditors, as the site's users are known, speculated that Sunil Tripathi, a Brown University student who has been missing since last month, could be a possible suspect. Tripathi's family temporarily took down a Facebook page asking for help finding him after they were bombarded by ugly comments.
Other Reddit users focused on two young men with heavy-looking bags, one of whom wore a blue track suit. The New York Post even splashed a photo of the two marathon spectators on its front page with the headline, "Bag Men: Feds seek these two pictured at Boston Marathon." The guy in the track suit turned out to be a 17-year-old suburban Boston track star who told The Associated Press he was afraid to leave his house because of the scrutiny.
Reaction was quick and scathing. The Atlantic's Alexis Madrigal wrote a column called "Hey Reddit, Enough Boston Bombing Vigilantism," and followed it up with a story on how the names of two innocent people got repeated in a viral loop on social media. Alex Pareene addressed the issue in a similar Salon column, "The Internet's shameful false ID."
The moderator of a subreddit, or comment thread titled findbostonbombers, which had been set up to crowdsource the identities of the bombers, apologized.
Martin agrees with some of the criticism.
"The crowdsourced, more criminal investigation was very volatile and fraught with problems, and, obviously, wrong," he told CNN in an interview Monday. "That was something we all wished hadn't happened."
He posted a note on the site that went into more detail.
"We hoped that the crowdsourced search for new information would not spark exactly this type of witch hunt. We were wrong," it read. Noting the site's rule against widely sharing personal information, it added, "The search for the bombers bore less resemblance to the types of vindictive internet witch hunts our no-personal-information rule was originally written for, but the outcome was no different."
Canvassing the Internet
But, Martin adds, Reddit did a lot of good as well.
Another subreddit, devoted to aggregating the news as it happened, is only the second thread in the site's history -- after President Obama's "Ask Me Anything" page -- to outpace Reddit's mainpage in traffic. The site overall peaked at 270,000 visitors -- 50% higher than its usual -- when bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was captured Friday night.
Reddit's ability to stay current is one of the site's great advantages, writes Time's Jared Newman.
"As a massive community on the hunt for interesting things, it can canvas the Internet in ways that a single news organization or reporter cannot," he wrote.
Redditors also used Boston-area threads to let visitors know what streets were passable and closed, worked to get pizzas to hospitals and emergency workers, helped find hotel rooms for stranded visitors and even arranged a meetup at a park for playing with dogs.
That's the thing about crowdsourcing and social media, says cybersecurity expert Doug White: The media are only as good as their contributors.
In general, getting more people involved can be beneficial to law enforcement, says White, the head of the Forensic, Applied Networking & Security Lab at Rhode Island's Roger Williams University.
"Initially, it helps," he says. "My experience is that, with any piece of evidence, the more people who look at it, the more likely you are to get a different viewpoint. The more eyes that see it, the better off you are."
A new protocol?
On the other hand, Internet participation is so new that law enforcement isn't sure how to handle it, he says. It's like the old-fashioned police-tip lines, except on a much bigger scale. (After the FBI released photos of the bombing suspects, its website received more than 300,000 tips per minute, according to news reports.)
Like eliminating bugs from software programs, it takes time to weed the cranks out of the system -- and, in a fast-moving case like Boston, the cranks went viral, as all the false IDs and dead ends indicated.
"I think there's a lot of issues with doing this, but I hope these people have a protocol," White says.
Oscar Baez, a 24-year south Florida law enforcement veteran, agrees that participants on sites such as Reddit should funnel their theories and suggestions to authorities.
"On the computer, you can do whatever you want to, as long as you don't interfere with somebody's rights," says Baez, who now heads a private firm called Executive Tactical Training. "I always say, give us the information, let us do the legwork, let us do the computer work, let us do everything."


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Movies You Missed 72: The Paperboy
Our weekly review of flicks that skipped Vermont theaters
Nicole Kidman got a Golden Globe nod by playing a "sex-crazed Barbie doll."
This week in movies you missed: the movie where Nicole Kidman scored a Golden Globe nomination by peeing on Zac Efron.
What You Missed
Rural Florida, 1969. A corrupt sheriff was brutally murdered, and a swamp-dwelling low-life (John Cusack) has been convicted of the crime. A woman named Charlotte Bless (Kidman), who's been corresponding with him on death row and plans to marry him, appeals to a pair of hot-shot Miami journalists (Matthew McConaughey and David Oyelowo) to prove his innocence.
McConaughey's character's dad owns a newspaper in the area, and his naïve younger brother, Jack (Efron), tags along with the investigation. The "paperboy" of the title, Jack strips to his tightie-whities more eagerly than Bryan Cranston on "Breaking Bad." He falls in love with Charlotte after he watches her pleasuring herself in front of her manacled lover while simulating a blow job, and, well, things get creepier and more ludicrous from there. (You don't want to know how Cusack reacts when his fiancée wears pants to see him instead of her usual micro-mini.)
Why You Missed It
After getting a big (not exactly positive) reaction at Cannes, this drama from Lee Daniels, director of Precious, made it to 76 U.S. theaters.
Should You Keep Missing It?
Ah, Paperboy. I had such high hopes for you. I wasn't expecting to have a modicum of respect for you, or to take you at all seriously, the way I did the borderline-campy Precious. But I thought, "This sounds like 'John Waters does Wild Things' — what could be wrong with that?"
So much. Nathan Rabin of the A.V. Club said it best: "It's as if the filmmakers combined 18 different kinds of scalding-hot peppers, yet inexplicably emerged with oatmeal."
The Paperboy isn't a full-fledged Southern-gothic campfest, just an incompetent movie that alternates arty affectations with over-the-top silly conceits. Daniels seems to want to portray how Southern racism infected all relationships; there's a subplot involving Efron's friendship with the family maid (Macy Gray) that might have been grittier than The Help.
But that goes nowhere, like every other plot thread in the film, because Daniels is too busy stopping the action to have Kidman defy her ice-queen image by doing something slutty and outrageous, or to sweep his camera lovingly over Efron's chest again. Jack's love for Charlotte is never remotely plausible: When the heroine is described as "a sex-crazed Barbie doll" in your movie, you have a problem.
None of the characters make sense, and, owing to long stretches of improvised-sounding dialogue, neither do many of the scenes. McConaughey and Oyelowo spend far more time gazing at each other sinisterly and/or sensually than they do investigating the case; McConaughey's dark secret is finally revealed in a scene that should have been horrifying, not laughable.
The whole spectacle suggests high school kids with a camera trying to mash up Angel Heart, Mississippi Burning, Monster's Ball and Killer Joe. Movie stars inexplicably participate, and everyone ends up embarrassing themselves — despite the special-feature interviews in which the stars pontificate "On Lee Daniels Being a Genius."
Precious was an OK movie in my book. Whatever you think of the source material, it had a setting suffused with life and energy, a straightforward, coming-of-age storyline and strong performances. But this flick suggests that, when he indulges his every whim, Daniels doesn't have much of a filmmaking future.
Verdict: Destined to be best remembered as the film where Kidman spoke the words, "If anyone's gonna piss on him, it's gonna be me!"
More New DVDs
The Ambassador (Danish doc about blood diamond trade)
End of Watch
Keep the Lights On (drama about a gay male relationship in 1997 NYC)
The Imposter (semidocumentary retelling of the case of a Texas boy who disappeared, then reappeared in Europe … or did he?)
Nature Calls (Patton Oswalt tries to force pampered modern kids to go camping.)
Nobody Walks (John Krasinski, Olivia Thirlby play arty types in LA.)
Samsara (trippy/spiritual wordless collage of documentary footage)
Searching for Sugar Man (acclaimed doc about tracking down a legendary singer-songwriter)
Something Better Somewhere Else (indie romantic comedy told in four stories)
Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning (People on the internet say this Jean-Claude Van Damme flick is an unsung triumph. We shall see.)
Each week in "Movies You Missed," I review a brand-new DVD release picked for me by Seth Jarvis, buyer for Burlington's Waterfront Video, where you can obtain these fine films. (In central Vermont, try Downstairs Video.)


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SMF Development > Next SMF Discussion
Thumbs Up (Like / Dislike) for Posts?
--- Quote from: Nightwish on June 30, 2012, 04:44:00 AM ---So here is my take on this
Should give enough flexibility to combine post ratings with a karma/reputation system.
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So is this something that will be made available for SMF? I've been looking for a good RATINGS / LIKES mod to run with. SMFPacks mod is great but doesn't include dislikes. Post Ratings mod works fine but is very basic. Topic Rating Bar only rates the topic itself and conflicts with other mods...
Arantor Beeblebrox the First:
If you checked out that site, it's a massively modified version of SMF, and it won't be a separate mod for SMF.
--- Quote from: Arantor on July 23, 2012, 07:24:27 PM ---If you checked out that site, it's a massively modified version of SMF, and it won't be a separate mod for SMF.
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Yeah... I didn't think so but one could always hope.
Arantor Beeblebrox the First:
Well, the code's publicly available IIRC so you could merge it manually but it's not the easiest thing in the world to do.
Honestly I would be quite wary of dislikes. There is a reason I've not added them to Wedge, even though I did add likes: on sites I have seen it, it breeds discontent.
My site is a private site of about 200 friends...think locker-room antics... dislikes are a must. :)
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The Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade regime: Opportunities and challenges for BotswanaMokhawa, G.; Osei-Hwedie, B. (Botswana Society, http://www.botsoc.org.bw, NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: For a long time now, African countries have been demanding increased trade with the developed economies of the West as a means to promote economic development. 'Trade not aid,' has become the hallmark of this demand. Increased trade is to be realized through preferential access to developed economies markets, especially in manufactured goods. It is hoped that exports of manufactured goods would propel industrialization and help diversify economies away from traditional raw material exports. The USA has responded to Africa's demands through the Africa Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) that allows Africa access to the world's biggest and most lucrative market. This article examines the objectives of, and benefits under, AGOA with a view to analysing the opportunities it creates for Botswana's economic diversification into manufacturing, especially in the case of textiles and apparel industries; and the challenges it poses for Botswana. Analysis of the challenges help us to highlight not only Botswana's internal weaknesses and problems but also that of the AGOA provisions, as well as pose the question of who benefits, helping us unravel the US motives behind AGOA. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/967 Files in this item: 1
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Othata, O.; Seleke, T. (Made Plain Commucation, NaN, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: This chapter reviews Botswana's integrity mechanisms within the business sector. It examines the role of the state owned businesses, by far the majority in Botswana,as well as the emerging privately owned business sector. It compares the role of various kinds of legislation relating to unlisted and listed companies, and the role of oversight bodies. In addition to relying on legislation and practice relating to business in Botswana, the authors of this chapter conducted an extensive survey of listed and unlisted companies, and conducted interviews with people in the business sector. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/636 Files in this item: 1
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Sebudubudu, D. (Botswana Society, NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: Botswana is widely perceived as a succesful working democracy in Africa. What is striking about Botswana is that one party dominance over the past 36 years has not led to a proliferation of corruption as it did in most African countries. However, in 1994, Botswana established a specialised anti-corruption agency, the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC), following a series of corruption scandals. The DCEC combats both corruption and economic crime i.e. thefts and frauds perpetrated on the public revenue. The focus of this article is on the DCEC, the reasons for establishing it, and the nature of its performance. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/981 Files in this item: 1
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Mpabanga, D. (Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, NaN, 2000)[more][less]
Abstract: This article attempts to analyse the trends and patterns relating to the past eight general elections in Botswana, from the pre-independence period in 1965 to 1999. Factors that have influenced elections in the last eight years will be discussed, and trends established for the same period. Data from various past election reports and analysis carried out by other researchers will be referred to in this article. The data used will be derived from; the total number of potential voters in Botswana; the number of electorate who registered for the elections and the number who actually voted. Percentages of the electorate who registered and actually voted, the ratio of electorate who voted to potential voters, and the ratio of voted to registered voters will be discussed. The electoral trend of percentage of voters by party and by number, and percentages of national assembly seats by political parties that contested in the last eight general elections will be studied. A summary and conclusions on these factors and lessons to be learned from the experiences of the past eight elections will be included. These experiences will be beneficial to all the political parties in the country, and the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) in particular, which has won the 1999 general elections with an overwhelming victory. The BDP government and political parties should learn from the past experiences, and develop an improved and effective performance for the government. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/906 Files in this item: 1
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Molomo, M.G. (Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, NaN, 2000)[more][less]
Abstract: This article outlines that the Constitution of Botswana provides for an executive presidency with extensive powers. Unlike other constitutions in the region where power is vested with the people, in Botswana it is vested with the President. While democratic procedures have not been flaunted in Botswana, in a situation where one political party dominates both the executive and the legislative branches of government, there is cause for concern. In this situation, the checks and balances provided for in the constitution are almost redundant. The declaration of the state of emergency and the granting of the Vice-President, Ian Khama, sabbatical leave by the President are examples where the President used his executive powers. This article concludes that given the wide-ranging executive powers that the President enjoys, there is a strong case for presidential elections. In that way, the president would be directly elected by the electorate and therefore directly accountable to them. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/897 Files in this item: 1
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Molomo, M.G. (Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, NaN, 2000)[more][less]
Abstract: Electoral systems are manipulative instruments that determine how elections are won and lost. Botswana is widely regarded as a frontrunner in democratic politics, but the electoral system that it operates has been wanting in some respects. Tthe First-past-the-post system has helped to consolidate democratic practice, and also provides for an effective link between Members of Parliament and their constituencies, but empirical evidence suggests that it is the least democratic electoral system. Its winner-take-all practic distorts electoral outcomes, and often produces minority governments. The article proceeds to discuss proportional representation (PR) and semi-proportional representation, and outlines their strengths and weaknesses. The paper concludes that since both the FPTP system and PR systems have inherent limitations, the best system would be one that draws on the best aspects of each system. The anicle recommends a variation of the Mixed-Member Proportionality system. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/900 Files in this item: 1
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Sebudubudu, D. (Made Plain Commucation, NaN, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: Botswana has since 1965 held nine successive multi-party elections, making it Africa's longest running democracy. Although elections are high tension events, they have not sparked violence in Botswana- a rare feature in the African continent. This chapter provides an assessment on how the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) contributes to the national integrity system of the country. This chapter examines the role and structure of the commission; the resources it accounts for; its mechanisms for redress, as well as its relationship with other national integrity pillars. The aim of this assessment is to provide an overview of the laws that establish and govern the commission, and the practical situation. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/592 Files in this item: 1
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Mfundisi, A. (Made Plain Commucation, NaN, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: This chapter looks at local governance in the context of the national integrity system. Local councils provide local services and incur financial expenses within the statutory framework set by the central government. The chapter first looks at the legal and policy framework to ascertain whether it facilitates transparency, accountability and integrity in the local government system. Secondly, the accountability of local governance is examined. Thirdly, the relationship between local government finance and local integrity system is explored. Lastly, anti-corruption agencies are examined to assess their effectiveness in fighting corruption at local government level. The chapter concludes that local government is not actively involved in anti-corruption activities and makes some key recommendations. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/595 Files in this item: 1
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Sebudubudu, D. (University of Botswana, http://www.ub.bw, NaN, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: This article argues that despite a change in government in 1994, there are continuities and parallels between the politics of patronage and political corruption under the apartheid National Party and African National Congress (ANC) governments in South Africa. The paper attempts to demostrate this argument first by examining how the policies of the National Party promoted patronage and provided an environment for corruption. Secondly it argues that the policies of the ANC government have since 1994 facilitated patronage and encouraged corruption as well. The paper argues that both governments use public resourcs to promote the positions of their disadvantaged supporters and to build a suport base. As well, they engaged in public corruption to serve both political and personal purposes. It concludes that such patronage and corruption have not been confronted effectively as they operate in the interests of consolidating the government. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/712 Files in this item: 1
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Maundeni, Z. (Academic Journals, http://www.academicjournals.org, April NaN, 2010)[more][less]
Abstract: This article considers Lesotho's political history and culture, a political history characterised by rebellious chiefs who had rejected Christianity and who were heavily armed and fought numerous wars against their black and white neighbours. Its argument is that the state's dysfunctionality in small Lesotho is a result of a political culture and history of armed resistance, producing rebellious political elites who feuded between themselves, against the colonial establishment and against the postcolonial government. It was also a political culture that rejected Christianity, accepted old leaders to die in office and encouraged factionalism. The political parties that emerged from such a political culture were traditionally oriented, radical, dominated by old leaders and were factionalised. Such a society was not easily open to renewal through fresh leaders and borrowed ideas. The article suggests that Lesotho need to come to terms with its political history and to come up with a cultural re-orientation away from traditionalism, rebellion and factionalism. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/585 Files in this item: 1
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Molomo, M.G. (Made Plain Commucation, NaN, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: This chapter discusses the national integrity system of political parties. In assessing the viability and integrity of political parties, the purpose of their existence needs to be established and analysed. The building and institutionalisation of political parties is a basic prerequisite for deepening and consolidating democracy. However, the organisational structures and the resources at the disposal of political parties influence their effectiveness. In addition, as entities that make national laws within the framework of parliamentary democracy, political parties must conduct themselves in an open and ethical manner. This chapter will assess their integrity, the handling of conflict of interest, and their perception regarding rules and disclosure. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/635 Files in this item: 1
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Mothusi, B.; Dipholo, K.B. (John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. www.wiley.com, NaN, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: This article argues that efforts by the Government of Botswana to embark on privatisation of some parastatals as well as contracting out the provision of certain services with the main intention of enhancing productivity and strengthening the private sector will not have a negative effect on the strength and nature of the existing strong developmental state. It is argued that the cautious and pragmatic approach adopted by the government, coupled with the fact that privatisation in Botswana is embraced voluntarily (that is not imposed on the country by either the World Bank or the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a condition for financial assistance), hiving off parastatals to the private sector will not result in the weakening and ultimate demise of the state as it has happened in some countries within Sub Saharan Africa. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/1128 Files in this item: 1
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Maundeni, Z. (University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, NaN, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: The post-colonial Botswana elite built a developmental state.The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) inherited a developmental state-promoting state culture, which it used to modernise state institutions, to focus on creating new wealth for the nation, to build a small but coherent state structure and to centralise the exploitation of natural resources. However, the BDP developmental state reached a point of collapse and two revolutions from above were instituted to try to revive it. This is what this paper argues. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/586 Files in this item: 1
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Lekorwe, M. (Made Plain Commucation, NaN, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: This chapter assesses the effectiveness of the Office of the Auditor General as a key pillar of the national integrity system in Botswana. It gives an overview of the laws and rules governing the establishment and operation of the Office, and how are these translated into reality. The chapter focuses on the role, structure and resources of the office, as well as its independence, accountability and integrity. Issues of transparency, complaints mechanisms, and the relationship with other pillars are also discussed. The chapter ends with a conclusion and recommendations. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/594 Files in this item: 1
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Molomo, M.G. (Routledge, http://www.informaworld.com, NaN, 2000)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper discusses the relationship between the ruling party and opposition parties in the struggle to capture political power in Botswana. It demonstrates the resilience of the multi-party framework that is founded on the basic principles of political freedom and civil liberty. Moreover, it explains how the poverty of ideology has presented a political landscape without any clear political alternatives. More concretely, it outlines the weaknesses of opposition parties, that they do not pose any serious challenge to the ruling party. However, in spite of their weaknesses, opposition parties have played a more constructive role in shaping the democratic process than has commonly been recognised. They have provided important checks and balances to make government more accountable and responsive to peoples' needs, yet they have not projected themselves as alternative governments. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/995 Files in this item: 1
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Maundeni, Z. (The Botswana Society, NaN, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: The Botswana government proposed to the national parliament the setting up of an enlarged intelligence agency known as the Directorate of Intelligence and Security. It drafted and published in the Government Gazette, an Intelligence and Security Service Bill which was placed before Parliament which deferred and later approved it. However, its passing brought to the surface deep seated mistrust between cabinet and the back bench. On the other hand and in line with the country's Vision 2016 roadmap, civil society organised debates in which academics, media practioners and parliament backbenchers questioned the necessity of the reforms, the structure of the proposed agency and the timing of the bill. Taking vision 2016 as a benchmark, this article critiques the Intelligence and Security bill and provides insight that could help future reforms. Its main argument is that the proposed Intelligence and Securrity Services bill Bill and Law contradict Vision 2016 in many fundamental ways. Its other argument is that the Bill and Law contradict the emerging trends in leading democracies in the region and abroad. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/680 Files in this item: 1
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Somolekae, G.S. (Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, NaN, 2000)[more][less]
Abstract: This article is about the struggles of Batswana women to attain gender equality. The article traces women's exclusion from public decision-making much broadly as a fundamental feature of the Tswana patriachal structure. This situation tends to reinforce itself within the public sphere in terms of discriminatory legislation and other forms of marginalization. The favorable international climate and the institutionalizationof the women's movement are identified as some of the factors that have helped to bring about positive change. However, it is urged that in order for their marginalization to be effectively addressed, the focus of the women's movement should not be on increasing numbers per se, but on transforming institutions. Women representatives should be at the forefront of pushing this transformative agenda. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/986 Files in this item: 1
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Once a band very relevant to the underground scene, Bathory had fallen on the back burner nearly a decade ago. They have influenced countless black metal bands with their early work in the early to mid 80's and countless Viking metal bands with the albums released in the late 80's and early 90's. And here in 2003, Bathory returns with the second part of the "Norland" series. These two discs pick up on the Viking metal roots of the band, epic and Nordic in nature. Most of the music on here is mid paced and epic. The guitars are laid back and flowing at times and heavy during others. There are even some decent leads too. The album definitely has those melodic and classical undertones that Bathory has been known to incorporate. The drums contain many hard crashes on the snare accompanied by slower paced double kicks on the bass drum along with some splashy symbol work. The keyboards are never too overpowering and add some ambience to the album. The thing that really gets me with this release is that Quorthon has dropped all the harsh vokills, using instead more of a hard rock approach containing singing with a bit of a rugged sound to it. Overall the disc isn't too bad. The production is some of the best, if not the best, you will come across with Bathory releases (most of their stuff is really, really raw). The songs are for the most part generally interesting, except for the track "Death and Resurrection of a Northern Son", which has vokills that just downright annoy me. The way they're sung during the fast part of the song, mainly in the beginning, just plain annoys me. When they hit the slower section of the song they're fine though. I guess that could be my only real complaint other than this release is just plain average. Nothing really exciting at all. If you want the best of Bathory, check out Hammerheart or Blood Fire Death. Then listen to this one before you buy.


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I remember reading on here a while ago, unless I'm mistaken, that the 251/1D Hanomags were being redone without the bases sculpted on? Am I correct in remembering this? All I see available on the website are the 251/1Ds with sculpted bases. Any clarification would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!


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EpicDuel Overview
EpicDuel is Artix Entertainment's most PvP oriented RPG to date. The game is set in the distant future on a world known as Delta V. The art style and turn based combat are in the same fashion as previous BattleOn games, but this time PvP takes center stake. Players will be able to jump into 1v1 or 2v2 duels using the game's auto arrange system from any map. There are some NPCs scattered around the world which players can challenge, but this servers as a minor distraction. Achievements, player run factions (guilds), and player housing add some replay value, but this is definitely one of those games best enjoyed in short busts.
Mercenary – Powerful, but slow fighters capable of dealing heavy damage. Mercenaries use clubs and other mainly blunt melee weapons. They are comparable to classic RPG Warriors.
Bounty Hunter - Striking a balance between skills and physical attacks, Bounty Hunters make use of mounted wrist blades and other piercing weapons. They are the Rogues of EpicDuel.
Tech Mage - Equipped with magical staffs, Tech Mages are the wizards of EpicDuel. They possess energy based skills.
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EpicDuel is the sixth addition to Artix Entertainment's browser based RPG lineup. While it looks and plays like any other Artix game, it was originally designed by a separate company called Epic Inventions that was later bought out by Artix Entertainment. Like AdventureQuest, DragonFable, and MechQuest, EpicDuel has a simple turn based combat system. But unlike previous titles, EpicDuel is predominantly a player vs player (PvP) oriented game.
Sign-Up Once
Artix has recently upgraded their sign up process. Players must now create a single 'Master Account' then individually 'activate' games before logging on. The process is painless, and it doesn't even require email verification! Gaining access to the whole range of games offered by the company with a single login is a great boon, but a valid email is required for password recovery. Once logged in, players have several servers to choose from. In reality these servers act more as channels. Players can switch between them and their character will carry over. The disadvantage to this system is that players can only create one character per account.
Flashed Out Costumes
Luckily, that single character can be customized to great detail. There are three classes to chose from in EpicDuel and they are the warrior-like Mercenary, the wizard-like Tech Mage, and the rogue-like Bounty Hunter. Each has a slightly different body build for both their male and female versions. Players can customize their character's hair, eye, skin, and costume colors using a huge palette. There different components make up a character's costume, primary, secondary, and accent. What this means in practice is that some very original costume designs are possible. I went with a dark green and black costume for my mercenary. In addition to this there are several hair styles available for each class and gender combination.
Pick Up & Play
New players can be forgiven if they suffer initial confusion when starting EpicDuel. There's no tutorial or explanation beyond a small prompt that describes several of the buttons on the bottom taskbar. The reason for this lack of explanation is that EpicDuel is incredibly simple. Players are not getting themselves into a full fledged MMORPG like AdventureQuest Worlds, nor are they getting themselves into a single player RPG like AdventureQuest. Instead, the entire EpicDuel world can be thought of as a giant lobby for players to wander through in between PvP duels. Sure there are NPCs scattered around to challenge, but it is player vs player battles that yield the most experience, and credits. Controls are entirely mouse driven. Player left click to move, and left click the select skills while in combat. Right clicking will bring up some Flash menu option thing, so the only time player will be right clicking is by accident. The graphic quality of the game is on par with Artix's more recent games. The visuals don't push the envelop of Flash development, but the bright colors and distinct style show through. Whether or not you'll enjoy looking at them comes to personal preference.
Punch, Kick, Cast
Players can challenge one another to duels while traversing the overworld, but by far the most effective way of finding a fight is clicking on the 1v1 or 2v2 match-making buttons on the bottom tool bar. This will automatically place players in a fight with opponents near their level range. The first few matches are sure to be frustrating, the combat is generally slow paced and new players will end up facing off against higher level opponents. For these reasons, its best to start off with 2v2 matches. Newbies are usually placed with higher level players to balance out the teams. All classes start with three skills and will eventually have access to a total of 11. The single, universally shared skill is a healing move called Field Medic. Besides these skills, players have a physical attack ability that doesn't take any energy. Beginners will usually only be able to use two skills per battle, but as they level up they will be able to increase their max energy. Experience and credits are gained even if a player loses, but far more are rewarded after a victory.
Working Your Way to the Top
Each level, players gain four stat points and a single skill point. There are six attributes to distribute points among: health, energy, strength, dexterity, technology, and support. Each class has several viable builds to consider, but luckily players can hover their cursor over a stat to see exactly what it does. The skill tree is straight forward, there are 11 skills, some of which must be unlocked by learning the ones above them. Players can unlock new skills with their first few skill points or use them to increase the rank of existing ones. There is an achievement system that may give some players an extra incentive to keep playing. Winning battles earns players battle tokens which are used to purchase badges. Others players can see the total badges you've collected when they view your profile. A world-wide leaderboard can also be viewed from anywhere. the leaderboard shows the total number of wins, and the win percentage of the top player. Getting to the top is no easy task, and will likely require spending a lot of real cash to acquire the game's premium currency: Varium.
Super Secret Metal
The backstory in EpicDuel surroundings a devious businessman named Balius who has discovered a new metal called Varium. This highly valuable resource eventually lead to a destructive war pitting Balius's Legion faction against the Exiles lead by Oz. All player run factions must align themselves with one side or the other. The collective rankings of players on these two sides serves as a sort of meta-game to determine which side is currently 'winning the war.' Unfortunately, the creation of a player run faction requires varium. Many powerful pieces of equipment, including weapons and armor also require this metal. Varium can be purchased in three amounts; 2500 for $20, 5000 for $35, and 10,000 for $50. There are plenty of competitive weapons that only cost credits during the early stages, but as players approach the current level cap of 31 they'll run across more premium content wielding opponents. Those who make it to that stage may very well decide the game is worth the expense, but for the rest of us EpicDuel is still a pretty interesting casual game.
Final Verdict: Good
EpicDuel doesn't offer a whole lot of features, and it won't enthrall you for hours on end. But it does provide a simple, fun PvP experience that compliments the other games offered by Artix Entertainment. It's kid friendly, and a decent way to kill time on a browser tab while working on something else.


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There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the greater Apple Valley area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibility…
It's said that 90 percent of our driving decisions are based on what we see. Nighttime driving has the effect of reducing 20/20 vision to the equivalent of 20/50 vision. What you could clearly see at 50 feet in daylight can't be seen until you are just 20 feet away at night.
Too make sure your headlights are giving you the greatest visibility, visit us at Valley Auto Care. you'll find us located on 7125 151st St. West, Suite 105, Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124. Please give us a call to make an appointment: 952-431-2700.
Accident avoidance is dependent on reaction time. Reaction time deteriorates measurably in low light conditions. One thing we can do to improve visibility is to make sure our headlights are as bright as they can possibly be.
Headlamps dim over time. They dim so gradually that you may not notice it. Many experts suggest replacing your standard or halogen headlamps once a year.
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Some cars come with high intensity discharge – or HID – headlamps. These lamps should last for the life of your car. They are very bright and are clearly the best option for nighttime driving. Depending on your vehicle, you may be able to upgrade to HID headlamps. Talk with your Apple Valley service advisor at Valley Auto Care about options for your car.
Another startling fact is that 90 percent of cars on the road have dirty or yellowed headlight covers. Dirty is easy to fix. Just run the window washer over the headlight cover when you stop for gas. Get those bugs and dirt off the cover.
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(AP) President Barack Obama declared Monday on his first trip outside Washington to promote gun control that a consensus is emerging for universal background checks for purchasers, though he conceded a tough road lay ahead to pass an assault weapons ban over formidable opposition in Congress.
"We should restore the ban on military-style assault weapons and a 10-round limit for magazines," Obama said in a brief speech, standing firm on his full package on gun-control measures despite long odds. Such a ban "deserves a vote in Congress because weapons of war have no place on our streets or in our schools or threatening our law enforcement officers."
from the Feb. 4 Siena Poll: Cuomo's Popularity Slips Only A Little on Gun Control Issue: Governor Andrew Cuomo"s rating slipped a little with voters. Currently, 67 percent of voters have a favorable view of Cuomo and 29 percent view him unfavorably (down from 71-24 percent last month). His 58-41 percent job performance rating is down slightly from 60-38 percent. And 56 percent of voters are prepared to re-elect him, while 36 percent would prefer someone else (down from 60-32 percent). By a better than two-to-one margin (65-30 percent) voters support the state"s new gun law, with 56 percent saying the law was needed and the right thing to do, while 42 percent say it was rushed through without adequate consideration. There is no question that Andrew Cuomo spent some of the political capital he had built up in two years as Governor with the recent passage of New York"s new gun control law. On all three measures – favorability, job performance and re-electability – Cuomo"s support among voters dropped a little over the last few weeks," Greenberg said. "The operative phrase, however, is "a little." He continues to be viewed favorably by more than two-thirds of voters and a clear majority continues to say he"s doing an excellent or good job as governor and they are prepared to re-elect him." "For the first time since he"s been governor, more Republicans (54 percent) now have an unfavorable view of Cuomo than have a favorable view (42 percent). And although a majority of upstaters continue to view Cuomo favorably, his favorability rating among upstaters fell to 54-41 percent, down from 61-31 percent last month," Greenberg said. "On every measure of how voters feel about the Governor, since last month he has lost considerable support among Republicans, who strongly oppose the new gun law, and upstaters, who support the new gun law far less strongly than downstaters. "Nearly two-thirds of voters – including strong majorities of Democrats, independents and downstaters – support the state"s new gun control law. It has strong support across the board, except it is opposed by a majority of Republicans, conservatives and voters from the Southern Tier, and it has only tepid support from the rest of upstate voters. Those who view the NRA favorably oppose the new law two-to-one," Greenberg said. "Nearly three-quarters of Republicans and those favorable to the NRA, and a solid majority of upstate voters believe the law was rushed through without careful consideration. However, about three-quarters of Democrats, New York City voters and those unfavorable to the NRA, and narrow majorities of independents and downstate suburban voters believe the law, while passed quickly, was the right thing to do," Greenberg said. |
The president spoke from a special police operations center in a city once known to some as "Murderapolis" but where gun violence has dropped amid a push to address it from city leaders. Officers stood behind him, dressed in crisp uniforms of blue, white and brown.
The site conveyed Obama's message that a reduction in violence can be achieved nationally, even if Americans have sharp disagreements over gun control. That includes among members of his own party in Washington.
Suggesting he won't get all he's proposing, he said, "We don't have to agree on everything to agree it's time to do something."
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The president unveiled his gun-control plans last month after the shootings at a Newtown, Conn., elementary school. But many of the proposals face tough opposition from some in Congress and from the National Rifle Association.
Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has said he wants to give the bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines a vote. But he will not say whether he will support either, and advocates and opponents alike predict they are unlikely to pass.
Putting the controversial measures up for a vote could put some Democratic senators in a tough spot. That includes some from conservative-leaning states who are up for re-election next year and face the prospect of voting against either fervent gun-rights supporters or Obama and gun-control supporters in the party's base.
Reid himself came in for criticism for declining to stand with the president by Minneapolis' Democratic mayor, R.T. Rybak, who accompanied Obama while he was in town. "He's dancing around this issue and people are dying in this country," Rybak said of Reid on MSNBC.
Democratic lawmakers and aides, as well as lobbyists, say an assault weapons ban has the least chance of being approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee that is working up the legislation. They say a ban on high-capacity magazines is viewed as the next least likely proposal to survive, though some compromise version of it might, allowing more than the 10-round maximum that Obama favors.
Likeliest to be included are universal background checks and prohibitions against gun trafficking, they say. One lobbyist said other possible terms include steps to improve record keeping on resales of guns and perhaps provisions that would make it harder for mentally ill people from obtaining firearms.
Asked last week what was likely to be in his committee's bill, committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., said he didn't yet know but "I don't know how anybody can be opposed to universal background checks." He added, "I think gun trafficking, you've got to be able to close that. I don't know how anybody, anybody can object to that."
Obama also was more upbeat on the prospects of universal background checks, including for purchases at gun shows.
"The good news is that we're starting to see a consensus emerge about the action Congress needs to take," he said.
"The vast majority of Americans, including a majority of gun owners, support requiring criminal background checks for anyone trying to buy a gun. There's no reason why we can't get that done."
He urged Americans to call their members of Congress to push for his entire package of stronger gun controls. "Tell them now is the time for action."
"Changing the status quo is never easy," Obama said. "This will be no exception. The only way we can reduce gun violence in this country is if the American people decide it's important, if you decide it's important, if parents and teachers, police officers and pastors, hunters and sportsmen, Americans of every background stand up and say, this time, it's got to be different. We've suffered too much pain to stand by and do nothing."
The White House says Obama is not writing off any part of his package despite the long odds for the assault weapons ban in particular before votes are scheduled or he takes his arguments on the road. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, who has been helping push the gun control package, said he and Obama spoke on the matter Sunday and agreed that Washington in a vacuum is unlikely to move quickly.
"If this is Washington trying to drive this by itself, it doesn't go very far," Duncan said at a meeting with college presidents who have signed on to help lobby Congress to take action to protect students.
The White House said Obama made his maiden trip on the gun control package to Minneapolis because the city has taken steps to tackle gun violence, including a push for stricter background checks. The city launched a program in 2008 aimed at providing more resources for at-risk youth and helping rehabilitate young people who have already committed crimes.
In January, Minneapolis also hosted a regional summit on gun violence for elected officials from around the Midwest. The county's sheriff, Richard Stanek, is a Republican who has been working with the White House to develop a palatable set of gun regulations, with a particular focus on strengthening background checks.
Ahead of Monday's trip, the White House released a photo of the president skeet shooting at Camp David, the presidential retreat, which prompted more question about the president's experience with guns. White House press secretary Jay Carney said he was not aware of Obama personally owning any firearms. He said Obama has shot a gun elsewhere, although he didn't know when or if he had done so- before becoming president. "He never intended to suggest he had grown up as a hunter," Carney said.
Asked whether the president shoots skeet or trap, Carney told reporters, "I'm not an expert, and I don't think he would claim to be either." But he said of the president's shooting skill, "I think he has gotten better."
On Tuesday, four House members - two Republicans and two Democrats - planned to announce bipartisan legislation making gun trafficking a federal crime and strengthening penalties against people who legally buy firearms but give them to others who are barred from purchasing them, such as felons.
House GOP leaders have sent no signals that they intend to move imminently on gun legislation.
"The committees of jurisdiction will look at the issues surrounding violence in our society. And when the Senate produces a bill, we'll take a look at it," said Michael Steel, spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio.


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More than $100,000 Donated to Support Future Hispanic Business Leaders
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Chrysler Group LLC expanded its commitment to the Hispanic community and the development of future Hispanic business leaders by sponsoring the National Society of Hispanic MBAs' (NSHMBA) 24th Annual Conference and Career Expo October 10-12 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio.
The Chrysler Group's sponsorship of the annual event provides a unique opportunity for the company to identify, engage and recruit talented Hispanic business leaders of the future.
"An investment in education will provide one of the best returns possible for a corporation or individual," said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales and President and Chief Executive Officer - Ram Truck Brand, Chrysler Group LLC, who delivered a keynote address at the conference. "Organizations like NSHMBA are rich sources of talented future business leaders who can help fuel Chrysler Group's continued success."
As part of his keynote address, Bigland announced a pair of donations intended to expand Chrysler Group's commitment to the development of future Hispanic business leaders:
"Driving change in our communities by supporting educational programs that inspire future leaders is a key focus of The Chrysler Foundation," said Jody Trapasso, Senior vice President, External Affairs – Chrysler Group LLC and President – The Chrysler Foundation. "We are proud to partner with NSHMBA to help expand educational opportunities in the Hispanic community."
Since 1986, The Chrysler Foundation has awarded nearly $850,000 in scholarships to Hispanic students.
About The Chrysler Foundation
The Chrysler Foundation, the charitable arm of Chrysler Group LLC, has established a proud legacy of empowering people and investing in local communities. The Chrysler Foundation focuses its support on four key areas: Education: K-12 and post-secondary education initiatives that encourage the study and pursuit of careers in business, design, science, technology, engineering, mathematics or supply-chain management; Military: support for the nation's service members and their families in need; Multicultural / Diversity: initiatives that promote inclusion and advancement opportunities for diverse populations; and Youth Development: organizations and programs that provide mentoring and related assistance to aid youth in the transition to adulthood.
Since its inception in 1953, The Chrysler Foundation has awarded more than $500 million in charitable grants.
About Chrysler Group LLC
Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 to establish a global strategic alliance with Fiat S.p.A., produces Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Mopar, SRT and Fiat vehicles and products. With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler Group's culture of innovation, first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925, and Fiat's complementary technology that dates back to its founding in 1899.
Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., Chrysler Group's product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Chrysler 300 and Town & Country, Jeep Wrangler, all-new Dodge Dart, Ram 1500, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and Fiat 500. Fiat contributes world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-size cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles.
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