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What were they thinking?
The results for the election were: 54,773,837 votes for Obama and 53,716,689 votes for Romney.
Does this mean that over 54 million people do not care about our national debt and what it means to our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren? Are 54 million people content with high gas prices and heating oil prices and government getting bigger in their lives than it already is? Do 54 million people want health care from the government like Canada and other countries? Are 54 million people content with the government taking care of them from cradle to grave? Which half of the above votes do the unemployed people in this country fall into, and do they really care if they get a job? Will 54 million people be like the frog in hot water that has the heat turned up on him gradually until he realizes it's too late and he's cooked?
It will be very interesting what 54 million people will think after the next four years. I have a lot more questions, but ...
Thank God for the 53 million who are still scratching our heads. I pray that you keep the ethics and morality you have from slipping into the majority.
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Nine years ago, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse became the first lighthouse to ever appear on United States currency, number twenty-three in the State Quarters series. Now there are two. Bass Harbor Head Light graces the Acadia National Park quarter released earlier this summer as part of the United States Mint's America the Beautiful series. "There are no tales of heroic lightkeepers, and there are no ghost stories," said Timothy Harrison, a resident of Whiting and the founder of the American Lighthouse Foundation, who spoke at the quarter's launch ceremony at Acadia's Hull Cove Visitor Center in June. "But it is a beautiful lighthouse in the most popular and, I would argue, most historic national park in America. Every photograph taken of it, no matter the angle or the time of day, is gorgeous." No argument from us.
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Another Question:
If a buddy of mine can only make it up for the saturday, and thus won't be participating in the LAN, if he buys a day ticket, will he be able to join me at my PC while I'm gaming, and maybe have a game or 2? I guess this applies to a girlfriend type situation as well.
And lastly, will there be GigaLan specific hubs for those who can support it, or will we be limited to 100mbts?
Thanks again
Can't wait!
All it would take is to do a spot check here and there to cause a huge ruckus, but honestly how many times must the motivation of Piracy does not pay be brought to the attention of the gaming public.
PIRACY hurts the industry - PERIOD!!!!!
Its like the guy looking at an Apple tree, and he want one of the apples but they are too high to reach!
Now the intellectual will go and build a ladder or stepping to reach the apple.
The pirate will be short sighted and chop down the tree, so next year there are no apples.
The fact that consoles are so strong is reasoning enough that Piracy in the PC industry has made many go the route of consoles, and just look at the prices of games on the console!
I say again PIRACY hurts the industry - PERIOD!!!!!
Piracy does not hurt the industry, it grows it - but this is a bigger discussion than I'm going to have on the forums.
What piracy DOES hurt, is the chance of another rAge.
In keeping with context to rAge - rAge does not allow outright piracy, and yes, it's easy to spot when people are sharing 800GB of TV shows (it's called network-aware routers that monitor traffic). Look, share some episodes, share some anime, whatever - but if you go ape****, the organizers will know and ask you to stop.
We have to work against piracy at rAge, because of our sponsors.
So if you don't want to have a rAge 2008, go ahead and pirate. I'm sure your friends will appreciate you being a part of the reason there is no more rAge.
Be responsible, people.
*Sigh* HTF did this become a piracy debate? Have you people ever been to a LAN? Any LAN? Well, this is a LAN. It's just bigger that the normal 100 people LANs we have monthly! But it's still a LAN. Same things happen at this LAN just like any other LAN! Deal with it.
And nictron: A pirate doesn't chop down the tree, he clones it and eats apples off the cloned tree. The original tree is still alive and kicking.
OK, so does this mean that I should rather not share my series and anime? Is it considered illegal?
I would also like to point out that I pay for games and software, and am really opposed to piracy. So if you think that I should keep my stuff to myself, no problem. Enough of this random convo. Didn't mean to detract from the initial point of this forum.
So I'll reiterate my question:
Can a person with a day pass join us at our pcs for the lan? and will there be a gigaLan hub?
Thanks again for the prompt responses guys. Lets keep things in good spirit, because flaming is lame. period. um... the end
I also have another question will people who have pirated games be allowed to play on the servers? I got a buddy who is going and I know some of his games aren't legal?
Guys, enough about the piracy already o_0
Maybe try and keep in mind that some people do not spend 24/7 on the internet, and some replies may take a day or two, or a couple after the long weekend. Anyways, if I missed something just point it out.
?What about those of us using Vista? Would it be better to rather have XP on for the event??
If you know Vista, we have no problem with what OS you use.
?So now my question is: Is this the right type of plug ??
No, it says non dedicated plug. The non is the problem. I know most PC shops stock them, they may just be unaware of the correct naming. Check out the pics in this post as a guide.
?In an unrelated question, will there be a DC++ server running? ?
No. Lots of good reasons why it should, still no.
?Also, is there any chance that there will be a crysis demo available for the event? What kind of exclusive content (ie not straight off of gamespot) can we expect??
Miktar covered that.
?Last question, I'm left handed, and use my mouse with my left hand. Will the stations for our pcs allow me to do so comfortably??
Normal trestle table like at the flea markets. Two people per table should allow for enough space
?Yo ok since me plans of bringing along a ps2 console to rage are blew,i just want to know 1 more thing can i bring along a Oka Pipe(Bong) and blaze inside the dome? no funny stuff juts flava?
I think it is in the first couple of lines of this post, no smoking venue. What you smoke outside I imagine is up to you.
?Miktar,be honest,do you guys just say legal content only to cover your asses?Will the staff REALLY be able to constantly monitor 1500 pc's for three days to ensure no "illegal" contents is copied??
There are always ways if the reason justifies it. I think that the 800G of sharing kind of screams against what rAge is trying to accomplish. So be considerate and think about your actions.
?If a buddy of mine can only make it up for the saturday, and thus won't be participating in the LAN, if he buys a day ticket, will he be able to join me at my PC while I'm gaming, and maybe have a game or 2? I guess this applies to a girlfriend type situation as well.?
The PC is paid for, if you buddy plays a game and you stand and watch, I see no harm. Just remember that you only have one chair, since we do not provide chairs for spectators or friends.
?And lastly, will there be GigaLan specific hubs for those who can support it, or will we be limited to 100mbts??
rAge is mostly past the hubs stage. The switches will only be 100 since no games require more bandwidth.
?I also have another question will people who have pirated games be allowed to play on the servers? I got a buddy who is going and I know some of his games aren't legal??
Some servers will have anti cheat software and run as pure servers. They will however not validate copies since we have no internet connection.
Could you kindly contact me (email@example.com) or refer me to someone who deals with this kind of thing?
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So is there table bookings this year?
Another reference to the power cord needed, that people seem to understand is, power cord for ups power plug.
This year I want lots and lots of super hot booth babes... Oh yeah and some nice discount on stuff.
Good! More people gaming, less copying, how a LAN is supposed to be!
Some Q's:
Do we have to carry our bloody PC's down stairs again (say it ain't so!) this year when we enter? This box of mine is heavy...
And will the gofers be there again? Will they carry our crap down the stairs (if there are) to the testing station and actually earn the tip someone might be compelled to give them? At rAge last year I did more carrying than the bloody people who were meant to be carrying my machine for me.
Wtf?! Lanners complaining about carrying their cases around?! What is this world coming to? Carry your own damn case and like it!
little request: can u guys host a dedicated AmericasArmy server? im sure theres gonna be a few guys from the local aa community


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"Spice" refers to a wide variety of herbal mixtures that produce experiences similar to marijuana (cannabis) and that are marketed as "safe," legal alternatives to that drug. Sold under many names, including K2, fake weed, Yucatan Fire, Skunk, Moon Rocks, and others — and labeled "not for human consumption" — these products contain dried, shredded plant material and chemical additives that are responsible for their psychoactive (mind-altering) effects.
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Labels on Spice products often claim that they contain "natural" psycho-active material taken from a variety of plants. Spice products do contain dried plant material, but chemical analyses show that their active ingredients are synthetic (or designer) cannabinoid compounds.
For several years, Spice mixtures have been easy to purchase in head shops and gas stations and via the Internet. Because the chemicals used in Spice have a high potential for abuse and no medical benefit, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has designated the five active chemicals most frequently found in Spice as Schedule I controlled substances, making it illegal to sell, buy, or possess them. Manufacturers of Spice products attempt to evade these legal restrictions by substituting different chemicals in their mixtures, while the DEA continues to monitor the situation and evaluate the need for updating the list of banned cannabinoids.
Spice products are popular among young people; of the illicit drugs most used by high-school seniors, they are second only to marijuana. (They are more popular among boys than girls — in 2012, nearly twice as many male 12th graders reported past-year use of synthetic marijuana as females in the same age group.) Easy access and the misperception that Spice products are "natural" and therefore harmless have likely contributed to their popularity. Another selling point is that the chemicals used in Spice are not easily detected in standard drug tests.
How Is Spice Abused?
Some Spice products are sold as "incense," but they more closely resemble potpourri. Like marijuana, Spice is abused mainly by smoking. Sometimes Spice is mixed with marijuana or is prepared as an herbal infusion for drinking.
How Does Spice Affect the Brain?
Spice users report experiences similar to those produced by marijuana—elevated mood, relaxation, and altered perception—and in some cases the effects are even stronger than those of marijuana. Some users report psychotic effects like extreme anxiety, paranoia, and hallucinations.
So far, there have been no scientific studies of Spice's effects on the human brain, but we do know that the cannabinoid compounds found in Spice products act on the same cell receptors as THC, the primary psychoactive component of marijuana. Some of the compounds found in Spice, however, bind more strongly to those receptors, which could lead to a much more powerful and unpredictable effect. Because the chemical composition of many products sold as Spice is unknown, it is likely that some varieties also contain substances that could cause dramatically different effects than the user might expect.
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Spice abusers who have been taken to Poison Control Centers report symptoms that include rapid heart rate, vomiting, agitation, confusion, and hallucinations. Spice can also raise blood pressure and cause reduced blood supply to the heart (myocardial ischemia), and in a few cases it has been associated with heart attacks. Regular users may experience withdrawal and addiction symptoms.
We still do not know all the ways Spice may affect human health or how toxic it may be, but one public health concern is that there may be harmful heavy metal residues in Spice mixtures. Without further analyses, it is difficult to determine whether this concern is justified.
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If you are wondering if perhaps your child has psychic abilities, then there are some questions that you need to ask yourself to help you determine the answer. Children are innocent, untainted by the world, untouched by the evils of life. They are very sensitive and very able to pick up on subtle energies that are overlooked or unwanted by adults. A roaming spirit can reach out to the mind of a child easier than an adult because the adult is complicated by life. It is the innocence of children that make them especially prone to the development of psychic abilities.
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at the slightest provocation.
They can sometimes be very emotional and sensitive, and not inclined
to action. At other times, they're the opposite.
Signs: Taurus, Libra, Pisces
Element: Air
Temperament: People who have Venus as their dominant planet have a
taste for beauty, well-being, and gentle manners. The energy of their
planet encourages them to keep things in order under any
They like to be peaceful, and try to defuse conflicts and arguments
through compromise and diplomacy. They can be charming and passionate.
Signs: Aries and Capricorn
Element: Fire
Temperament: People who have Mars as their dominant planet have a
combative nature. Although they may suffer from anxiety, they never
give up, and refuse to let adversity triumph.
People governed by Mars are dynamic and highly entrepreneurial. The
downside is that they can be authoritative, or even despotic, and get
angry easily.
Signs: Sagittarius, Cancer and Pisces
Element: Air
Temperament: People who were born with Jupiter as their dominant
planet have a volatile character, and can easily become angry or get
carried away. They are generally extroverted, active, and like to be
Jupiterians can easily provoke their own Luck, as long as they believe
in themselves. The planet brings wealth and glory to those who
maintain a positive attitude.
Signs: Capricorn, Aquarius and Libra
Element: Earth
Temperament: People who have Saturn as their dominant planet are
generally unemotional, and not very active. They have trouble getting
themselves moving, and often become lost in thought.
The planet can cause problems overcoming obstacles. People with this
stellar influence need to use their mental abilities to make progress
and become stronger.
Signs: Aquarius and Scorpio
Element: Fire
Temperament: People born with Uranus as their dominant planet are very
creative, and have a lot of original ideas. Unfortunately, they often
hesitate before putting those ideas into practice. They need to be
more audacious.
Uranians are often nervous, sensitive, and passionate.Those who can
successfully impose their ideas on others should expect positive
changes in their life.
Signs: Pisces and Cancer
Element: Water
Temperament: People born with Neptune as their dominant planet are not
prone to action, and tend to be slow in the way they think and react.
They also don't like sudden changes in their life.
These people are dreamers, who can lose themselves in the meanderings
of the mind. They have a bent for spirituality, are very generous, and
sometimes a little too credulous.
Signs: Scorpio and Pisces
Element: Fire
Temperament: People with Pluto as their dominant planet are
passionate, sometimes to excess. That can make them aggressive, both
verbally and physically.
Plutonians are attracted by the occult. They're mysterious and hard to
get to know. When aware of their abilities, they can exercise a lot of
The Moon
Signs: Cancer and Taurus
Element: Fire
Temperament: People born with the Moon as their dominant planet can be
very emotional, have trouble controlling themselves, and are followers
rather than leaders. They can also be insensitive and not very
Lunar people can be very emotional, and have trouble controlling their
feelings. They're followers rather than leaders, and can sometimes be
insensitive and undemonstrative.
How much do you trust your intuition? We all possess that small inner voice that warns us when someone or something isn't right or urges us to do something or go somewhere that is not in the plan. Yet many of us are taught to ignore their inner voice and to put other's feelings and over the years I have learned to trust my intuition and listen to it without reservation and so far, it has never steered me wrong.
When you learn to listen to your inner voice and trust your own intuition you begin to trust yourself and your own judgment, and that makes you will feel more confident and secure in the knowledge that you are truly in charge of your life. If you still don't feel so comfortable with your intuition, you can always begin with smaller things. For example, consult your inner voice about which foods are the best choices for you at mealtimes or what clothes will give you the most positive presence and outlook for the day.
For bigger decisions take time to close your eyes and take a few deep breaths while you concentrate on the situation and ask your inner self for guidance. Remain open to any thoughts, sounds or images that come to you and use them to help you make choices.
You may make some mistakes, but as you continue to access your own inner wisdom you will get better and better at trusting what comes to you and you will begin to trust your intuition to direct you on the right path.
Eventually you will find that accessing your inner voice comes as naturally as breathing. And trusting your intuition in all aspects of your life will be far more useful to you, and far more satisfying, than any advice that could be offered by others.
In every situation there is an opportunity for you to experience the deep satisfaction of trusting in yourself and your intuitive abilities. I hope that you are already using your intuition every day, and I hope that you will use it to guide you as you with your Health, Wealth and Happiness.
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Me, too. Trouble is, we're often so very wrong about our overconfident self-assessments--and we are blind to that ignorance because we can't get a complete view of ourselves, as psychologists David Dunning, Chip Heath and Jerry M. Suls explain in their article "Picture Imperfect." Our muddled thinking impairs thousands of our everyday decisions, affecting our health, education and interactions in the workplace. Hilariously (at least in hindsight), I became the embodiment of that principle when I promised to shape the authors' original 35,000-word paper into a 3,500-word story for this issue in "just a few days." A few weeks later an unsurprised but nonetheless amiable Dunning and company finally saw that edit. Turn to page 20 for the results.
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Problem Solving CourtsIntroductionIn 2009, the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) and the Department of Social and Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) identified a need for greater collaboration between agencies with regard to therapeutic courts in the state.With the goal of improving coordination and communication with therapeutic courts in the state of Washington, AOC and DBHR have created this directory of therapeutic courts. The directory provides a timeline of implementation of the therapeutic courts in Washington, as well as common definitions. The directory has been organized by county. Courts with jurisdictions comprising multiple counties have their therapeutic courts listed in both counties. There are sub-directories available that have been organized by type of court (all juvenile drug courts, for example). The directory provides information for therapeutic courts in the state's Superior, District and Municipal courts. Tribal courts in Washington will be invited to participate in a supplemental survey about their therapeutic courts and their information will be provided as soon as it is available. Both AOC and DBHR expect that the directory will be used by members of the court and treatment communities, and also by stakeholders. We hope that collaboration will increase among the therapeutic courts in the state and with their communities. Descriptions of Problem Solving Courts Adult Drug Court (1) A specially designed court calendar or docket, the purposes of which are to achieve a reduction in recidivism and substance abuse among nonviolent substance abusing offenders and to increase the offender's likelihood of successful habilitation through early, continuous, and intense judicially supervised treatment, mandatory periodic drug testing, community supervision, and use of appropriate sanctions and other rehabilitation services (Bureau of Justice Assistance, 2005). Juvenile Drug Court (1) A juvenile drug court is a docket within a juvenile court to which selected delinquency cases, and in some instances status offenders, are referred for handling by a designated judge. The youth referred to this docket are identified as having problems with alcohol and/or other drugs. Over the course of a year or more, the team meets frequently (often weekly), determining how best to address the substance abuse and related problems of the youth and his or her family that have brought the youth into contact with the justice system. (National Drug Court Institute and National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, 2003, p. 7). In Washington, all of the juvenile drug courts with the exception of one deal exclusively with juvenile offenders. Family Dependency Treatment Court (Family Drug Court) (1) Family dependency treatment court is a juvenile or family court docket of which selected abuse, neglect, and dependency cases are identified where parental substance abuse is a primary factor. Judges, attorneys, child protection services, and treatment personnel unite with the goal of providing safe, nurturing, and permanent homes for children while simultaneously providing parents the necessary support and services to become drug and alcohol abstinent. Family dependency treatment courts aid parents in regaining control of their lives and promote long-term stabilized recovery to enhance the possibility of family reunification within mandatory legal timeframes (Wheeler and Siegerist, 2003). Mental Health Court (2) Modeled after drug courts and developed in response to the overrepresentation of people with mental illnesses in the criminal justice system, mental health courts divert select defendants with mental illnesses into judicially supervised, community-based treatment. Currently, all mental health courts are voluntary. Defendants are invited to participate in the mental health court following a specialized screening and assessment, and they may choose to decline participation. For those who agree to the terms and conditions of community-based supervision, a team of court staff and mental health professionals works together to develop treatment plans and supervise participants in the community. (Council of State Governments, 2005). DWI Court (1) A DWI court is a distinct post-conviction court system dedicated to changing the r of the alcohol-dependent repeat offender arrested for driving while impaired (DWI). The goal of the DWI court is to protect public safety by using the drug court model to address the root cause of impaired driving: alcohol and other drugs of abuse. Variants of DWI courts include drug courts that also take DWI offenders, which are commonly referred to as "hybrid" DWI courts or DWI/drug courts. (Loeffler and Huddleston, 2003). DWI courts often enhance their close monitoring of offenders using home and field visits, as well as technological innovations such as Ignition Interlock devices and the SCRAM transdermal alcohol detection device (Harberts and Waters, 2006). Veterans Treatment Court (1) Drug Courts around the country have seen rising numbers of veterans in their programs and sought to offer specialized services to address their unique needs. The Veterans Treatment Court model use veterans as mentors to help defendants engage in treatment and counseling as well as partner with local Veterans Affairs offices to ensure that participants receive proper benefits. Veterans Treatment Courts have garnered national media attention and widespread interest in the Drug Court field. There are currently over thirty states looking to implement a Veterans Treatment Court with many more sure to follow. Community Court (2) Community courts bring the court and community closer by locating the court within the community where "quality of life crimes" are committed (e.g., petty theft, turnstile jumping, vandalism, etc.). With community boards and the local police as partners, community courts have the bifurcated goal of solving the problems of defendants appearing before the court, while using the leverage of the court to encourage offenders to "give back" to the community in compensation for damage they and others have caused (Lee, 2000). Federal District Drug Court (Federal Reentry Court) (1) Federal district drug court is a post-adjudication, cooperative effort of the Court, Probation, Federal Public Defenders, and U.S. Attorneys' Offices to provide a blend of treatment and sanction alternatives to address behavior, rehabilitation and community re-integration for non-violent, substance-abusing offenders. These courts typically incorporate an early-discharge program designed to replace the final year of incarceration with strictly-supervised release into the drug court regimen. The Federal programs incorporate the Ten Key Components in a voluntary, but contractual, program of intense supervision and drug testing lasting a minimum of 12-18 months. Reentry Drug Court (1) Reentry drug courts utilize the drug court model, as defined in The Key Components, to facilitate the reintegration of drug-involved offenders into communities upon their release from local or state correctional facilities. Reentry drug court participants are provided with specialized ancillary services needed for successful reentry into the community. These are distinct from reentry courts, which do not utilize the drug court model, but work with a similar population (Tauber and Huddleston, 1999). Tribal Healing to Wellness Court (1) A Tribal Healing to Wellness Court is a component of the tribal justice system that incorporates and adapts the wellness concept to meet the specific substance abuse needs of each tribal community (Tribal Law and Policy Institute, 2003). The tribal healing to wellness court team includes not only tribal judges, advocates, prosecutors, police officers, educators, and substance abuse and mental health professionals, but also tribal elders and traditional healers. "The concept borrows from traditional problem-solving methods utilized since time immemorial..[and] utilizes the unique strengths and history of each tribe" (Native American Alliance Foundation). Truancy Court (2) Rather than take the traditional punitive approach to truancy, truancy courts assist in overcoming the underlying causes of truancy in a child's life by reinforcing education through efforts from the school, courts, mental health providers, families, and the community. Guidance counselors submit reports on the child's weekly progress throughout the school year that the court uses to enable special testing, counseling, or other necessary services as required. Truancy court is often held on the school grounds and results in the ultimate dismissal of truancy petitions if the child can be helped to attend school regularly (National Truancy Prevention Association, 2005). Many courts have reorganized to form special truancy court dockets within the juvenile or family court. Consolidation of truancy cases results in speedier court dates and more consistent sentencing, and makes court personnel more attuned to the needs of truant youth and their families (National Center for School Engagement). The National Drug Court Professionals website does not list a definition of a "Homeless courts." For the purpose of this survey a "Homeless Court" is a special court session held in a local shelter or other community site designed for homeless citizens to resolve outstanding misdemeanor criminal warrants (principally "quality-of-life" infractions such as unauthorized removal of a shopping cart, disorderly conduct, public drunkenness, and sleeping on a sidewalk or on the beach). Resolution of outstanding warrants not only meets a fundamental need of homeless people but also eases court case-processing backlogs and reduces vagrancy. Domestic Violence Court (2) A felony domestic violence court is designed to address traditional problems of domestic violence such as low reports, withdrawn charges, threats to victim, lack of defendant accountability, and high recidivism, by intense judicial scrutiny of the defendant and close cooperation between the judiciary and social services. A permanent judge works with the prosecution, assigned victim advocates, social services, and the defense to ensure physical separation between the victim and all forms of intimidation from the defendant or defendant's family throughout the entirety of the judicial process; provide the victim with the housing and job training needed to begin an independent existence from the offender (Mazur and Aldrich, 2003); and continuously monitor the defendant in terms of compliance with protective orders and substance abuse treatment (Winick, 2000). Additionally, a case manager ascertains the victim's needs and monitors cooperation by the defendant, and close collaboration with defense counsel ensures compliance with due process safeguards and protects defendant's rights. Variants include the misdemeanor domestic violence court which handles larger volumes of cases and is designed to combat the progressive nature of the crime to preempt later felonies, and the integrated domestic violence court in which a single judge handles all judicial aspects relating to one family, including criminal cases, protective orders, custody, visitation, and even divorce (Mazur and Aldrich, 2003). Gambling Court (2) Operating under the same protocols and guidelines utilized within the drug court model, gambling courts intervene in a therapeutic fashion as a result of pending criminal charges with those individuals who are suffering from a pathological or compulsive gambling disorder. Participants enroll in a contract-based, judicially supervised gambling recovery program and are exposed to an array of services including Gamblers Anonymous (GA), extensive psychotherapeutic intervention, debt counseling, group and one-on-one counseling participation and, if necessary, drug or alcohol treatment within a drug court setting. Participation by family members or significant others is encouraged through direct participation in counseling with offenders and the availability of support programs such as GAM-ANON (M. Farrell, personal communication, April 7, 2005). Back on TRAC: Treatment, Responsibility, Accountability on Campus (1) The Back on TRAC clinical justice model adopts the integrated public health-public safety principles and components of the successful Drug Court model and applies them to the college environment. It targets college students whose excessive use of substances has continued despite higher education's best efforts at education, prevention, or treatment and has ultimately created serious consequences for themselves or others. Back on TRAC operates within the confines of existing resources and without interrupting the student's educational process. It unites campus leaders, student development practitioners, treatment providers, and health professionals with their governmental, judicial, and treatment counterparts in the surrounding community. (Monchick and Gehring, 2006). (1) As defined by National Drug Court Professionals at http://www.nadcp.org/learn/what-are-drug-courts/models (2) As defined by National Drug Court Professionals at http://www.nadcp.org/learn/what-are-drug-courts/models/problem-solving-courts |
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Naomi Drucker
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Clarinet & Woodwind Ensembles
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Syosset, Mineola, Freeport, Plainview, & Garden City High Schools
New Orchestra of Long Island
New York Virtuosi
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American Chamber Ensemble / Leonarda Records (music of Hindemith, Zaimont, and Weigl)
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George M.Estabrook Distinguished Alumi Award in career achievement, Hofstra University
Naomi Drucker is the pricipal clarinetist of the New Orchestra of Long Island and the New York Virtuosi. Her professional orchestral career began, at age twenty-one, as principal clarinetist of the North Carolina Symphony. With her colleagues of the American Chamber Ensemble, Naomi Drucker has performed the entire repetoire of chamber music which included clarinet and championed the music of many great American composers.
Naomi Drucker has performed in Japan, Great Britain, Russia, Sweden, France, Canada and Argentina. She has appeared as soloist with the Nassau Symphony Orchestra, New York Virtuosi, Philharmonia Virtuosi, Massapequa Symphony, Long Island Baroque Ensemble, Long Island Symphony and West Islip Orchestra. She has also given performances at the International Clarinet Convention in Paris, Toronto, Pittsbugh and Washington DC.
In addition to her performances as a soloist, Ms. Drucker has appeared with her husband Stanley Drucker, principal clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic, on an extensive tour of eleven cities in Japan, and at the East Meets West Music Festival in Sweden (1987), which featured American, Soviet and Swedish musicians. She has also traveled around the world with her husband during the summer of 1996, giving performances at the International Clarinet Congress in Paris, in Singapore and at the Music Conservatorium in Sydney, Australia
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Here it is! I've had to leave for a little bit, personal problems going on. Anyways, I am back now, & got some fresh ideas!
- Be able to post at least once or twice a day, and now that I've got a clear plate I will do the same.
- I'm not too terribly great at portraying male characters, seeing as how I'm a female, but I will double.
- For the fandoms, you don't have to have watched every single episode but know the gist of it.
- I only do threads, anything else I don't keep up with and won't respond do. That is final.
- Respond to this through PM's, I'll catch it easier that way.
- Keep in mind when we RP I'll ask/prefer to send a friend request, that way I know whenever you post in our thread, same with you.
- I understand RL situations and if you need to leave, but try to let me know and not leave me hanging?
|Fandoms (italics would be who I'd like to play.)|
The Vampire Diaries
Damon x OC
Stefan x OC
Jeremy x OC
OC x Elena
Damon x Elena
Stefan x Katherine
The Originals
Klaus x OC
Elijah x OC
Klaus x Hayley
Marcel x OC
OC x Hayley
Elijah x Hayley
OC x Rachel
OC (female) x Santana
Kurt x Blaine
Finn x Rachel
Will x Emma
Any other fandoms you have in mind- let me know and we will talk about it.
I am open to any type of pairing. Just pm me with some suggestions.
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Again, so they won't get stolen, we'll discuss these over PM's.
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Microsoft channel partners see introducing Windows-based tablet computers to their business customers -- and replacing all those pesky iPads that have infiltrated corporate computing environments -- as the biggest opportunity created by this week's launch of the long-awaited Windows 8 and Windows RT operating systems.
"We're investing a lot of time and effort into Windows 8 just because the mobile story is so exciting," said Mike Snyder, a principal with Sonoma Partners, a Chicago-based Microsoft Gold partner.
Solution providers say the availability of Windows 8 and Windows RT, the latter for ARM-based tablet computers, will create a wide range of opportunities, not least of which is selling new desktop and laptop computers with Windows 8 and helping customers upgrade PCs from older editions of Windows to the new release.
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But, the biggest opportunity for Microsoft channel partners may be the chance to use Windows 8, which is designed to run on tablet computers as well as traditional desktop and laptop computers, to help IT managers resolve the dreaded bring-your-own-device (BYOD) dilemma.
Business executives and employees have been using their own iPads for business tasks. That gives IT managers nightmares because there's no effective means of centrally managing and securing the devices. "Right now, there's no management story around iPads," said Jason Sandys, principal consultant and technology evangelist for Catapult Systems, an Austin-based Microsoft Gold partner. With Windows 8, "the IT department now has an answer."
The value proposition solution providers anticipate offering their customers is the ability to provide application compatibility and a consistent Windows "user experience" from the desktop to laptops and tablets and even to smartphones based on Windows Phone 8.
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"CIOs are excited about having an alternative to the iPad," agrees Syd Millett, vice president and North America general manager at Infusion, a Toronto-based Microsoft partner that focuses on designing and developing Windows-based applications.
IT departments will be able to manage Windows 8-based tablets using Windows Intune and Microsoft System Center 2012, tackling such chores as patch management and setting security controls, said David Geevaratne, president and co-founder of Microsoft Gold partner New Signature. "That, in turn, allows IT departments and consulting firms like New Signature to focus on IT initiatives that are more strategic," he said, such as integrating Windows 8 applications with Microsoft Lync unified communication software and SharePoint collaboration system.
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-- -- Hi everybody I'm mark -- -- -- welcome to our fearless predictions for the opening week in college football.
And I'm joined by the fearless what had just up and -- -- that that just.
Let's start with a big game fifth ranked Boise State they've been so good over the past couple years they'll take on the nineteenth ranked Georgia Bulldogs.
In a big opening week battle down there the Georgia don't peak hood Eli.
Because Boise State's bubble is finally going to burst of these openers two years ago they got targeted all they locked the doors -- -- beat him up.
Last year a really tight great game against blocked at that really threw plot -- For a -- But it's not going to happen again that's not saying that this is not going to be a great college football game because Boise State has an NFL caliber defense of why that's been built.
By Chris Peterson.
Kellen Moore is the best quarterback best player in the history of the Broncos program and Chris Peterson his belt.
The team of the century I can't wait for the future when Boise State is in a conference with a automatic BC has been I think they're great that being said though.
Georgia is -- desperate football team the dogs have to go out there perform for mark -- Marie is a good quarterback he's very accurate and I just think -- is get a ball up I think Boise State's opener lock.
Runs out number few years back Georgia destroyed Boise State also -- I think George is gonna -- this game but I think we'll have a good game.
Blowing a lot you say -- also doesn't -- just right there is strictly blowing them up just because you physically beat a team down does not mean.
It's going to be a blow out but I'll blow up.
No question the Boise State Georgia is a big game -- arguably the biggest game this week is number three organ.
Against fourth ranked LSU is this game is important as it seems that at the end of Nadal who.
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This trip was very good. Vuda Lookout was very scenic. They served as with several kinds of tropical fruits in her garden. It was very refreshing after a hot day.The orchid garden was beautiful with nearly 2000 species of orchids. I like orchids. I really enjoyed it. Our guide also took us to the vegetable and fish market in Nadi.
I highly recommended it.
Doing what: Vuda Lookout, Sabeto Valley and Garden of the Sleeping Giant Tour
One hour drive there, 2 hours to look around the shops, which are the same as Nadi, then 1 hour drive back to hotel at Denaru Island. Good drive to see the scenery. We were expecting to see a "village" and craft places.The Village Craft Market is only a craft shop in the town. Little bit disappointing, but a nice morning.
Doing what: Sigatoka Half-Day Shopping Tour from Nadi
This tour is a great introduction to Nadi. The walk through the Orchid farm was lovely and lookout was great (once you are there - it is a bumpy road). Would recommend doing at the beginning of your trip if you are doing the morning tour which includes a stop at the Fruit and Veg Market. Enjoy!
Doing what: Vuda Lookout, Sabeto Valley and Garden of the Sleeping Giant Tour
During this tour I partially dislocated my hip at the village and everyone could not do enough for me. Junior my guide I could marry that man he was fantastic he looked after me, carried me back down to the river, with the help of others, put me in the canoe, helped me out of the canoe, held my hair back as I vomited with the pain and offered to get a private car to get me back to Nadi. I had the best day and the best experience, it was actually the highlight of my holiday. Sai and Niraj also did an amazing job looking after me on my 4 hour bus trip back to Nadi. i will go back again and again!!! The scenery and the service OUTSTANDING!!!
Doing what: Navua River Village and Kava Ceremony Tour including Lunch
the captain and the crew on the Nadi dinner cruise was wonderful.. they made us feel very welcomed and the meal was great as was the entertainment... the only complaint that i do have is the airconditoner was hitting me and my husband in the middle of our backs and after about 1 hour became rather uncomfortable as it was too cold, other than that it was a great night and we thoroughly enjoyed it...
Doing what: Fiji Sunset Dinner Cruise and Cultural Show
If you have to do a non-island related tour, this is the tour to do. It was a shame that they didn't take us to the Hot Springs which is just ahead the road from the Garden of the Sleeping Giant. If they want to sell Fiji tours here, they should replace the Viseisei village tour with the hot springs tour as this village tour is already under the Lautoka tour. If I would do it all over again, I would do one full day at Nadi with this tour and three full days at one of the islands. We stayed instead for 7 nights due to the cheaper return tickets.
Doing what: Vuda Lookout, Sabeto Valley and Garden of the Sleeping Giant Tour
This was a good activity to keep us awake after flying from the eastern U.S. The garden was nice, and the lookout was even better. I'd recommend it as a gentle introduction to Nadi (as opposed to going straight into the city)!
Doing what: Vuda Lookout, Sabeto Valley and Garden of the Sleeping Giant Tour
I recently pre-booked an airport-hotel-airport transfer through Viator from Nadi airport to Denarau Island. The booking process was efficient and easy and the transfers were faultless. I'd do the same again.
Doing what: Nadi Shared Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport
EASY AS!!! We landed at Nadi and went straight out to our pickup person.He was very friendly and informative and the shuttle bus was comfortable.
Doing what: Nadi Shared Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport
There was only 2 of us on the tour so we had a private car take us. The trip is about a hour to get there, we wandered around in our own time and did some shopping. Had a wander around Sigatoka and then the driver took us back. Great shopping, cheaper than Nadi.
Doing what: Sigatoka Half-Day Shopping Tour from Nadi
An authentic experience. Relaxing and the scenery fantastic. Our guide was really helpful and made the trip very enjoyable. Our bus experience was first class and a wonderful way of seeing a lot of Fiji (from Nadi to Navua). Our bus guide was delightful. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Doing what: Navua River Village and Kava Ceremony Tour including Lunch
Our trip to Fiji was very relaxing and beaches were awesome, not much in the way of shopping though. Very friendly locals and guides/instructors. This was our second stop after the capital then we were onto Beachcomber island which was awesome - best week ever there!
The cruise was really amazing with all the beautiful views. The crew was very nice and accomodating. The only downfall to this trip was getting there. We stayed in Pacific Harbor so a one-way bus ride to the cruise was 3 hours long. I would completely recommend it if you're staying near Nadi. Otherwise, you may want to find something closer. Also, the snorkeling was just mediocre but it was super cool to watch the crew members catch fish with metal sticks!
Doing what: Fijian Islands and Snorkel Full-Day Whales Tale Cruise including Beach BBQ Lunch
Interesting to see the city but a very long ride from Nadi, especially with the hotel pickups for other tours. Travel time 8 hours round trip and 3 hours of city sightseeing on your own. Good if you have limited time but an overnight stay would be more relaxed and enjoyable.
Doing what: Suva Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Nadi
We travelled from our hotel in Nadi to Suva. As other trips were combined on the same coach and we had to drop them off, it took us over 5 hours to reach Suva. When we got there we only had 2 and a half hours to quickly look around and then nearly another 5 hours trip back. The markets were interesting, but you can see much the same in Nadi if you are staying in that area.
Doing what: Suva Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Nadi
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Day 1
Those on group flights will be met at Guatemala City airport and transferred to Antigua (approx. 1 to 1½ hour journey). Land only clients will meet at the start hotel in Antigua.
Day 2
This morning we set off towards Pacaya Volcano. The hike up Pacaya involves around 2.5 hours of continuous ascent on paths coated in volcanic ash, with much of the route being surrounded by subtropical forest. Due to the unpredictable volcanic activity, often we can't go all the way to the top. However, with clear weather we should have views of Guatemala City and the Pacific lowlands stretching away to the east. Close to the top, we break out of the trees and after a short walk across open land we come across the vast lava field. Due to the shifting lava flow, molten rock is unlikely to be visible but occasionally people can be seen toasting marshmallows on the fiery surface! We will have a packed lunch before following the same path back to our vehicle. The descent takes around 90 minutes and the drive back to Antigua a further 90 minutes. On arrival, we have a walking tour, visiting the main sights of Antigua's colonial city centre.
Day 3
After breakfast we drive west towards Lake Atitlan. En route, we visit the Postclassic Mayan archaeological site of Iximche, a well-preserved city complete with ball courts, palaces and temples. We stop for lunch after visiting the site, then drive to the trailhead for a 2-3 hour hike to Lake Atitlan. The route is mainly downhill, passing through farmland and small villages before ending with spectacular views over the lake and the surrounding volcanoes. We spend the night in the bustling lakeside town of Panajachel.
Day 4
We take a boat across the lake to Cerro de Oro, one of the least-visited villages on the lake shore and dominated by the volcano of the same name. After walking through the charming village, we reach the start of the short but intense climb through fields and coffee plantations to the summit (1870m). On the way we will pass a sacred site still used by Mayan shamans in their rituals. After a quick descent, we board a local truck for the short transfer to Santiago Atitlan where we will have a stroll around the main square and lively local market before boarding another boat to San Juan, where we spend the night.
Day 5
Today has been left free to relax, walk along the lake shore or maybe even take a dip in the cool waters. It is possible to visit neighbouring villages from here, you may wish to spend some time at the local artists' and weavers' cooperatives or embark on a 5 hr climb to Volcan San Pedro where, if weather allows, you can experience a 360 degree view of Lake Atitlan and the surrounding Volcanoes.
Day 6
This morning we begin our trek into the highlands with an ascent of Indian's Nose Peak, which derives its name from the fact that it resembles a Mayan face. The initial climb to the summit is quite steep and winding but we are rewarded with impressive views of the lake's shimmering waters as well as the peaks of the northern highlands. From the top, we follow a mountainous trail to the village of Santa Clara La Laguna, known locally for the baskets and handmade bags produced by the villagers. We camp nearby for the next two nights. Today's walk usually takes around 5-6 hours.
Day 7
Today we have short walk with fantastic views of Lake Atitlan as we climb Pico San Marcos (2800m), ascending through highland forests and plantations. Near the top of the mountain is a cave which has been used in Mayan rituals for centuries. The summit is almost as high as the neighbouring San Pedro Volcano, but its location allows us to enjoy views in all directions so we can see not only Lake Atitlan but all the surrounding volcanoes and the main bulk of the highlands which we will traverse over the next few days. We return to Santa Clara camp in the early afternoon.
Day 8
We leave camp this morning and follow ancient Mayan trade routes, crossing the Nahulate river and ravine as we move deeper into the highlands. We pass through several villages along the way and we camp tonight in the area of old Santa Catarina, whose population has gradually decreased as geological activity has resulted in the collapse of several houses over the years. We may get the chance to challenge the locals to a game of football or enjoy a Temazcal, a pre-hispanic sweat lodge use to purify the body, once we are settled at the campsite.
Day 9
Today's hike takes us onto a high plateau (approx. 3000m) which forms the eastern extension of the Zunil mountain range. We start in Pacific cloud forest before we reach the plateau where the landscape opens up and we enjoy open highland scenery. The area is home to the Quiche Maya people who still manufacture their textiles using traditional tools such as foot looms and backstrap looms. Our afternoon tea will be shared with the welcoming local community and their children.
Day 10
After breakfast we leave camp and hike up the Zunil ridge, with spectacular views of the Quetzaltenango Valley as we make our way to the 3542m summit of Zunil, a picture-perfect conical volcano. From the top, we can see 14 other volcanoes as well as Lake Atitlan in the distance. The descent takes us through cloud forest to the Georginas hot springs, where we camp for the next two nights. In the evening, we can soak away any aching limbs from the day's hike in the hot springs while enjoying a nice cold drink.
Day 11
Today has been left free to enjoy more time at the springs and to explore the surrounding area. There will be the opportunity for the approx 4-5 hour ascent of Santo Tomas Volcano (also known locally as Pecul). The hike starts in thick forest which gradually thins out into lighter pine woodland as we gain height - on a clear day we may be able to see the Pacific Ocean from the summit (3505m).
Day 12
This morning we have a short visit to Guatemala's largest vegetable market at Almolonga, set in the heart of the country's main agricultural region. The market gives us an insight into the life of the local Indian communities and many of the traders and customers still wear traditional highland dress. After stopping at the market, we then start our 2 hour hike up the 3197m Cerro Quemado ('Burnt Peak'), a jagged volcanic rock formation. The craggy summit is very interesting to explore and there are great views of the town of Quetzaltenango, or Xela as it is known locally. We will have time after our descent in the late afternoon to explore the colonial town.
Day 13
We start early this morning to transfer 1 - 1.5 hours towards the coastal plains of Guatemala. Our hike begins in the cool highlands but as we progress we descend towards the heat of the Pacific coast of Guatemala, where we witness the change of countryside from the hills to the lush rainforest environment of the 'Boca Costa'. This 2 hour hike takes us deep within the coffee and sugar cane plantations that characterise the area and is a real contrast to the highlands. A four hour transfer takes us back to colourful Antigua.
Day 14
Today has been left free to wander the colonial streets of Antigua and pick up some last-minute souvenirs from the well-stocked Indian markets. There is also the opportunity to tackle the tough 8-hour ascent of Fuego Volcano, one of the three massive peaks which dominates the city skyline. The hike starts off in dense forest, but as we reach the main ridge the vegetation thins out dramatically and, weather permitting, we enjoy excellent views of the mountains and countryside surrounding Antigua. As the volcano is still active, we are unable to reach the 3763m summit, but we do get close to the crater which constantly spews clouds of smoke and steam.
Day 15
The trip ends after breakfast today. Those on group flights will be transferred to Guatemala City airport for the return journey to London.
Day 16
Arrive London.


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Bored by reading? Joining a book club may help you turn over a new leaf
10:00am Saturday 7th September 2013 in News By Andrew Bloss, Reporter
There is nothing like talking about the juicy plot of a book you have just read and this week in Vibe, we take a look at the world of book clubs.
50 Shades of Grey, Oliver Twist, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and Horrid Henry are all books which provoke discussion amongst readers young and old.
Reading groups are often subject to stereotyping with only old people or geeks allowed to participate in book clubs.
This couldn't be further from the truth.
If anything, book clubs are going through a bit of a renaissance especially with the boom of online discussion forums.
Sites such as onlinebookclub.org offer readers the chance to read a book each month and then discuss it with fellow book worms.
Similarly, TV presenters Richard and Judy have galvanised thousands of readers to talk about their favourite books by setting up their own online book club richardandjudy.co.uk.
Reading has never been so interactive and perhaps this is why book clubs are shrugging off their geeky tags.
Despite this, book clubs have not been totally taken over by the internet and there are still plenty of flourishing book clubs in south London.
It wouldn't go amiss to check in with your nearby library and see if they have any book clubs set up.
Croydon Council run a number of book clubs for adults and children which are all free to attend.
Usually the groups meet once a month with many of the borough's libraries having their own group. The Croydon Summer Reading Challenge for example has proved popular with kids during the holidays.
There are also plenty of independent book clubs to get stuck in to.
Alison Sakai, 39, of Crystal Palace has played a key role in setting up book clubs in Clapham and Brixton and says book clubs are a great way of reading books you would have never picked up before.
Ms Sakai says: "I've read books I wouldn't have picked up otherwise, read more than I would otherwise, and thought about what I'm reading a lot more.
"I've also made some great friends and had some brilliant nights out."
Similarly, Sara Caba, who runs the Battersea Spanish book club, says it can be surprising what a group can learn from certain books.
She says: "One book that generated a wonderful chat was "Tratado de culinaria para mujeres tristes" of Colombian writer Héctor Abad Faciolince.
"We were only women that evening, and we were quite taken by how well a man knows the most intimate secrets of a woman. It was a memorable night.
"The Book Club just started this January, and since then we have read 5 books, from countries as diverse as Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Spain. Our coming meeting will be on September 27th and we will discuss an Argentinian book from young writer Patricio Pron, followed by Bolivia in October and Spain in November.
"We try to present the readers with a variety of countries, styles and authors' ages. Some are young authors, some are classics, but all excellent and incredibly well written books."
Visit croydon.gov.uk/leisure for details on Croydon book clubs. Visit claphambookgroup.blogspot.co.uk for more information on the Clapham Book Group and go to batterseaspanish.com/bookclub to sign up to Battersea Spanish.
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