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Lord, Megan S. and Foss, Morten and Besenbacher, Flemming (2010) Influence of nanoscale surface topography on protein adsorption and cellular response. Nano Today, 5 (1). 66 - 78.
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The nanoscale surface topography of artificial materials is known to play a significant role in interactions with biological systems such as proteins and cells. A detailed understanding, and ultimately control, of these interactions is therefore of utmost importance in areas such as cell culture technology, biosensing and medical device development. We briefly review different methods to synthesise and fabricate surfaces with well-defined nanoscale topography, and discuss how such nanostructured surfaces can be used as model systems in protein and cellular assays. Finally, an outlook of possible future in vitro and in vivo developments is provided.
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The Makeup Routine That Wakes Up Tired Eyes
"Every woman wants big, beautiful eyes that make her look younger and more rested," says makeup artist Mally Roncal. Her easy tips get you there, even in the morning rush.
By Mally Roncal
With groomed brows and a little lip gloss, she looks polished—and very doe-eyed.
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Animal tails (foxes, raccoons, wolves mainly) are becoming a new fashion statement. But not everyone is okay with harming one of their furry friends for fashion. And fake fur fabric always looks lame to me. Here's a way to make a realistic looking tail without killing~!
Minions love cupcakes
Don't miss these adorable spring bunnies! - My 2nd amigurumi, my 1st self created pattern :)
Warning: grotesque teddy bear mutilation ahead!
Photoshop? Ain't nobody got time for that!
Fun costume hat
Creepy Glitter Tree. Halloween Decoration, for any Table, Fire Place. Just A Cute Pretty Decoration You Can Do.
Cute Bunny Plush: Amigurumi / Crochet / Ganchillo
Crocodile :)
Origami cranes on Leds give your room a gental glow
Bug Collecting made cheap!!
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With nuclear energy again being viewed as part of the solution for the United States' energy needs, a number of companies are starting the early permitting and licensing process. Meeting budget...
By Executive Decision
Energy Trading & Risk Management: A better framework for making decisions is required to ensure earnings stability and shareholder value in the utilities industry.
An effective executive decision framework can be sustained only if its objectives are clearly defined and understood; if decisions regarding resource commitments are consistently based on the framework; and if determination of success is based on that same framework.
Management first must define and prioritize the corporate objectives, including the level of risk that ultimately is tolerable. The goal of this step is to create a template against which the rest of the organization can test proposals. This activity will define the metrics that will be used to evaluate decisions.
The second, equally important requirement to initiate an effective executive decision framework is development of a consensus management view of the realm of possibilities for the future. This step is intended to define not only the major assumptions and their range of outcomes, but also to identify the contingent event risks, or "shocks," that should be considered. Management must evaluate all decisions such as capital spending, acquisitions & divestitures, resource planning, energy sales, and purchases, using a transparent decision framework that defines the extent to which corporate objectives are achieved and risks are incurred or mitigated.
Once consensus is achieved, all alternatives can be evaluated against that common view, the range of identified impacts, the intolerable outcomes, and the mitigation strategies that have been developed. Based on that information, alternatives can be compared and the options that provide the best value for the firm can be selected.
In its ideal form, the executive decision framework cuts across the organization and is embedded in the corporate culture. Development of the framework, however, more typically is done in stages, applied to those functions or decisions where the greatest near-term value can be achieved.
Planning activities often are the most effective and valuable area to introduce this framework. In particular, integrated resource planning, fuel procurement, and energy procurement are obvious choices, since such decisions are so heavily affected by the volatile competitive commodity markets. Decisions around mergers and acquisitions tend to be more discrete and offer the unique opportunity to develop a broader framework outside the day-to-day activity of the firm. These decisions require evaluations against the market, as well as broad-based review around compatibility with corporate goals, as well as with investor, shareholder, customer, and regulator impacts.
The framework, however, is not limited to activity related to commodity markets. Rather it is intended to deal with operational and financial performance as well alignment with other corporate objectives. For example, the framework can evaluate alternatives in the context of reliability, safety, or financial parameters as well as in the context of diversity, staffing or environmental compliance.
The science of this framework is not particularly new. Portfolio theory shows us that rational investment decisions are best made when a risk-reward trade-off is presented and risk tolerances are evaluated explicitly. This leads to diversified portfolios, a concept well understood by investors. The framework is a very straightforward extension of the same principle to a broad array of decisions. Enterprise risk management is an application of the principle, as is risk-integrated resource planning.
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We've showed you how to display action figures, and how to make humorous terrariums. Now here's how you can combine the two!
I love my action figures but I often wish I had a better way to display them rather then gathering dust on a dark shelf. So, when I saw a terrarium a few weeks ago, it hit me: Mini terrariums personalized for each figure would be a perfect and stylish way to show 'em off. Even better, I could easily create each display using items I already have at home and a few key pieces from my local chain craft store.
Intrigued? Here's how I made my action figure terrarium…
What you'll need:
- An action figure — one smaller than five inches works best. (My Princess Leia figure is 3.75" tall.)
- A clean mason jar with label and contents removed, or another medium-sized glass container
- Dried moss
- Medium-sized decorative polished stones
- A plastic soda bottle top
- Double-sided tape
- 7" x 7" square of fabric
- Ribbon or embroidery thread (optional)
- Buttons or other decorative items (optional)
One thing before we begin:
A true terrarium is a miniature ecosystem containing living plant matter. Because I'm a klutz and there's a significant chance I will knock over anything within arms reach and because I don't know if exposure to water and decaying plant matter will affect action figures, I made a non-working terrarium. If you'd like to learn how to make a true terrarium, check out these instructions on Garden Design.
Now, on with the show!
Step one: thoroughly clean your container. I soaked the mason jar in warm soapy water for a few minutes to loosen the label and then carefully peeled the paper off. I used glass cleaner on the lantern to remove any smears from the inside and outside of the glass.
Step two: Carefully form a layer of stones on the bottom of the container approximately one and a half inches thick. I arranged the stones (a two-pound bag of multi colored stones available from Michael's in the floral department for $2.49) so a variety of colors would be visible from the outside. It just looks nicer that way.
Step three: Make a base for your figure using the bottle top, stone, and double-sided tape. It the stone doesn't stay in the top when overturned, use a piece of tape to secure it. Then apply a few layers of double-sided tape to the top and attach to the feet of your figure. If your figure's feet aren't flat, roll up a length of tape into a ball and use that to attach it to the bottle top. It will offer more stability.
Step four: cover the bottle top with moss and place the action figure in the container. Be sure to thread a few pieces of the moss (the variety pack is available from Michael's in the floral department for $6.99) between the figure's feet so none of the top is visible. Then, carefully position the figure in the container, making sure it looks good from all angles.
Step five: tear of small pieces of moss and position the material around the figure's base. I used my scissors to tuck the moss between the stones but anything long and thin will do the trick.
Step six: (Optional) If you're using a mason jar, you may wish to cover the lid so the label doesn't show. I used a piece of felt I had left over from making Lilly's Ewok costume and secured it using double-sided tape and embroidery thread. I attached three wooden buttons to the ends of the thread for some added flair.
So, there you have it — an easy, cheap, and stylish way to display your action figures using items you have at home and a few key pieces from a craft store!
This post originally appeared on StellarFour.com.


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From the moment Greece joined the European Union in 2001, banks around the world lent money to the country, assigning it a risk level very similar to that of other countries with more fiscal discipline, less sovereign debt, and higher productivity, such as Germany. The crowded space kept Greek interest rates at unrealistically low levels, and the Greeks were happy to borrow and fund consumption—until the crowd realized that Greece was a mess.
The Markets Have Been Greeked
A country's interest rates depend on repayment risk, which in turn depends on total debt, exchange rate risk, and the country's future prospects. From 2002 to 2007, ten-year Greek debt traded at about the same level as German debt. This didn't make sense, as Greece's future payment ability and hopes for disciplined government spending were nowhere near those of Germany.
From when it adopted the Euro in 2001 until 2008, the Greek government spent more than it earned. By 2008, its deficit had run up 9.8% of GDP. Other Euro countries had an average deficit of 2.1%, with Germany and France having deficits of -0.1% and -3.3% respectively. It violated the EU's fiscal constraint, but was not penalized.
Banks bought Greek debt for the same reason that banks and governments bought Freddie and Fannie's bonds at a 55 basis-point spread over Treasuries: they were certain that the European Union would bail out Greece. Greek bonds that paid 40 basis points above German bonds were a great deal if the EU would eventually rescue them. Crowd demand kept the spreads unrealistically low.
Then, in October 2009, Prime Minister George Papandreou made a startling announcement: Greece's 2009 deficit was more than double the amount that had been reported to the public. The deficit was 15.8% of GDP, not 6.7% of GDP. The Greek government had used clever financing and accounting gimmicks to minimize its debt. The markets had been Greeked.
Soon after, bond yields on Greek debt began rising. Within one month of the announcement, 10-year interest rates went from 4.45% to 4.74% as investors began dumping Greek debt. Ratings firms downgraded Greek debt. By July 2011, Greek debt had a CC rating super-junk status. Some runs on Greek banks had already started; depositors withdrew money before the possibility of frozen accounts. By December 2011, Greek 10-year debt traded at 36.37%, while German ten-year bonds traded at 2.23%.
Banks in many countries bought Greek debt, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Japan, and the United States. German and French exposures are estimated at as much as 34 billion Euros of Greek debt. These were the crowds that rushed in to buy Greek debt, thinking it was as good as gold.
The Future of Greece
The Greeks have three choices. None of them are ideal, but Greece must choose one of them.
Remain a Club Member and Order Finances: On May 6, 2010, Greece agreed to reduce its deficit level to 3% by 2014. It will cut spending by reducing civil service pensions and wages, raising the retirement age and possibly reducing pension amounts, and instituting a civil servant hiring freeze that allows only one new civil servant for every five retirees. With all of Greece's problems, raising taxes and cutting government spending will lead to a sharp recession and higher unemployment. Reform may be very difficult if people won't accept it.
Ditch the Club and Keep the Debt: If Greece leaves the Euro zone, it will still have problems. The country must issue its own currency and do everything it can to halt a bank run. As the drachma will most likely trade at a discount to the Euro, many savers would lose when Euros converted to the depreciating drachma. A depression would likely ensue, reducing real wages. Foreign goods would become prohibitively expensive. Bank solvency would depend on how the Greek government handled deposits and assets. Greek interest rates would move higher in the short run, so Greek debt value would decline, hurting Greek banks that own Greek debt and foreign banks, leading to bank insolvency problems in Greece and abroad.
Ditch the Club and Ditch the Debt: In 2010, Greece's total debt was 321 billion Euros. Foreigners still owned roughly 50% of this debt in 2011. European bank exposure to all of Greece, including government and private sectors, was an estimated 206 billion Euros in 2011. An outright Greek default would pass a large chunk of the problem from Greece to foreign banks and investors. Though devaluing would make Greek goods more affordable, the demand for Greek exports would decrease or stagnate to the extent that other Euro countries suffer. Greece would also find it hard to borrow, bringing government expenditures to a screeching halt and causing a worse recession.
Greece's best plan may be to accept aid from the IMF and the EU while using austerity measures to get its house in order. A second-best solution is to leave the EU with an accompanying large depreciation, as Argentina did in 2001.
The EU's Future
Banks are interconnected throughout Europe and the world, so their Greek debt losses would pass through the system. The instability could lead to a run on Italy. At 1,842 billion Euros, Italy's debt burden is much larger than that of Greece, but Italy's finances are better. An Italian crisis would cause large-scale problems everywhere.
The EU is probably better without Greece, and Greece is probably better without the Euro. Not even a strong currency manager can solve Greece's fundamental problems: low growth and a lack of fiscal discipline. Some weakly managed countries joined the EU for disciplined economic management. The Greek crisis and emerging crises in other countries have shown that if a country can borrow on the cheap to temporarily boost its economy, it will.
With recessions in place all over the world, none of the large European countries qualify for EU membership as of December 2011. European banks have sold a total of 178 billion Euros worth of credit default swap protection on the sovereign debt of Greece, Italy, Portugal, Ireland, and Spain. If Greece defaults, these European banks will have huge tabs. The diverse array of banks in the sovereign CDS market means that risks can spread more quickly through the financial system. It's hard to know how Greek debt problems would ricochet through the interconnected financial system.
If Greece leaves the union, Estonia, Slovakia, and Slovenia could follow, and the situations of deficit-ridden countries such as Turkey may persuade the EU to postpone new memberships for the foreseeable future. European countries have made pre-emptive plans in case the EU does fall apart. As of December 2011, Ireland's central bank has begun discussions about accessing printing presses, Montenegro is considering its own national currency, and investors are hedging their Euro exposures.
The coming years will be interesting, as the world recession unwinds and Europeans grapple with their ailing club. The decade started with fairytales, promises of new hope, a booming economy, an Internet revolution, and a strong and prosperous Euro. It ended with the 2008 financial crisis and Greek problems that continue into 2012. Do any parts of the fairytale remain?
Ludwig B. Chincarini, CFA, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Finance in the School of Management at the University of San Francisco, and author of The Crisis of Crowding: Quant Copycats, Ugly Models, and the New Crash Normal and a member of the academic council of IndexIQ, with over fifteen years of experience in the financial industry specializing in portfolio management, quantitative equity management, and derivatives. He was Director of Research at Rydex Global Advisors, where he co-developed the S&P 500 equal-weight index and helped launch the Rydex ETF program. He helped build an internet brokerage firm, FOLIOfn, designing its innovative basket trading and portfolio management platform. He also worked at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and Schroders.


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This was sent to every President of Amateur Hockey Programs and High School Hockey Programs in Western Pennsylvania
Important Information re Youth Hockey Structure
To: Western PA Youth Hockey Leaders:
This information is being sent to club/team Presidents. Please forward on to other interested officers/individuals.
Confusion has surrounded our sport since June of this year as a result of the USA Hockey rule change regarding the age ranges allowed to play 'high school hockey.' We are working to continue expanding opportunities for children to play hockey and feel that it is important for us to provide our thoughts on restructuring the youth hockey system in our region – based off of the latest rules. We have met with key stakeholders from the PAHL and PIHL, their member clubs and facilities which led us to create the structure presented in the following document. Our plan seems to provide a clear career path with opportunities for players regardless of ability, interest level and financial commitment to play the game.
We believe that by making the changes mentioned in our presentation the player development model will be enhanced, the career path for players will be clearly defined and ice at the facilities will be utilized more efficiently.
We realize that these are significant modifications that will require a collaborative effort between all of the key stakeholders, and that there will be challenges along the way. The Penguins welcome these challenges, as well as additional ideas, and hope that you will too. After all, we share the common goals of increasing participation and improving the overall structure of the sport. In the end, it is about providing the best development opportunities for our athletes.
Please Click Here to view the documentation on the Youth Hockey Structure of Western Pennsyvania.
I have been involved in promoting Interscholastic Hockey since it inception in 1971 at the Alpine Ice Chalet which marks the 40th Anniversary of High School Hockey in Western Pennsylvania. The year 2010 should be a celebration of those programs, like Shaler, Upper St Clair and Mt Lebanon, who were 3 of the 6 Original High School Hockey programs.
In addition, the Pittsburgh Penguins are moving into the state of the art Consol Energy Center and have been generous to display the Interscholastic and Amateur Hockey Organizations Jerseys and have computerization, which at some point will be linked to PointStreak and give live updates to all games in Western Pennsylvania. This is a great way of promoting the sport and after 10 years the PIHL may have gotten something right, although the Pittsburgh Penguins have a huge part in that promotion, because they understand where their future ticket base is.
To lose storied programs like 8-time State Champions Meadville and 5-time State Champions Bishop McCort should not go unnoticed, but this has been a gradual process beginning when the PIHL was formed in 1999-2000. Under the current leadership, the PIHL has gone from well over 90 schools and 250 + teams to somewhere around 45 schools competing for the Penguins Cup. Yeah, the economy can be blamed or yeah the numbers in hockey can be blamed or travel hockey, oh yeah thats a convenient excuse as well.
The big number is the cost of High School Hockey and the lack of value that is given to this sport. For a child to play Freshman Hockey in the PIHL, it costs over $ 1500 for a 6th grader to suit up for a Freshman team. Being a parent, I have a 6th grader now eligible to play Freshman Hockey and why in the world would I pay over $ 1500 to play 16 games, when in Amateur Hockey, you can pay $ 1000 to play more games and if you want to play 3 times as many games for $ 2000. That is a huge issue for people and the PIHL is now sending surveys out to ask their membership to help them, with the question Do you think all High School Teams should HAVE TO play in the PIHL?. Folks, Monopoly is a board game and monopolies in business were banished in the 1980s with government regulation.
The plain and simple truth is that the Laurel Mountain Hockey League [Volunteers and Less Cost], the Lake Shore Hockey League [Volunteers and Less Cost] and the PAHL [Volunteers and Less Cost] are attractive options for potential High School Hockey Players and this is why Meadville and Bishop McCort are no longer participating in the PIHL. Not like there where not any warning signs of this happening as long time programs Indiana, Penn Hills, Seton LaSalle, North Catholic and others are amongst the refuse of 40 + Teams that are not here Anymore Wall of Shame of the PIHL Administration.
I walked away from the PIHL Administration in 2001 and saw at the time that it was a power and money grab at the time and it continues with the stale people who still are running the league. The original By-Laws had term limitations bccause many of the people involved felt that you always needed to have new blood coming in and as one so called hockey expert stated at the time you need to have hockey people running hockey. That person was involved with one of the two hockey programs that earned the 13 State Championships that left the PIHL in one year. Is it time for change to get rid of people who have overstayed their welcome in Interscholastic Hockey? No, I think you should fill out that survey and get on the Long Range Planning Committee!
The greatest quote I heard came out of the focus groups that the Pittsburgh Penguins put together for High School, Amateur and Dek and Inline Hockey, when someone told me that one of the illustrious board members of the PIHL stated that in their meetings that we told the Penguins all of these ideas, and they just dont get it !
Excuse me
this was a franchise in bankruptcy and was saved by Mario Lemieux and rose from the ashes to win a Stanley Cup in 2009 and build a $ 400 Million Building, which will be a fortress for Hockey for the next 50 years. Maybe the Penguins should kick some people to the curb and take over High School Hockey and Amateur Hockey? If you think that is a stretch
Why did they form a Non-Profit Foundation? Its around the corner folks and maybe when they get involved, they can go to the PIAA and have the sport become a part of the National High School Federation and Sanction the Sport through the schools. Then it wont cost me the equivalent of a college education to have my son play High School Hockey?
Nobody ever dream that Penn State would be a Division 1 Hockey Program except of course Joe Battista and it became a reality when $ 88 Million was donated to build a new arena and fund the scholarships. Dont think for a minute the Pittsburgh Penguins and the University of Pittsburgh arent watching this and they already have a new arena. Times will be changing in High School Hockey and so will the administration
.stay tuned!


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Kenya National Library Service
Impact Assessment Results
Library tablet computers help slum school children
Impact study results, May 2013:
Kenya National Library Service uses internet-connected tablet computers pre-loaded with educational content linked to the national education curriculum to help children living in Kibera, the largest sum in East Africa and home to over a million people, improve their school results.
Working through Kibera Public Library, and in partnership with the educational agency, eLimu, Kenya National Library Service taught 120 children to use the tablet computers, to research the internet and to access the educational material.
The programme was one of 13 public and community library services funded by EIFL-PLIP in Ghana, Kenya and Uganda in 2012.
Here we present results of impact assessment conducted by the library in May 2013.
Previous project updates:
Library uses ICT to help slum youth improve school marks
Background to the Kibera ICT for Youth Development Service
School drop-out and failure rates in Nairobi's slums are high, and thousands of disadvantaged young people face bleak futures. Although public and community libraries serving slums have desperately needed resources for school education, a study into perceptions of public libraries in Kenya found that the majority of library users in Kenya are middle class students aged between 21 and 30. Kenya National Library Service's new service aims reach out to youth living in Kibera, Nairobi's largest slum, to improve their marks at school and increase their interest in and use of libraries.
The service
The service is based in Kibera Community Library in Kibera, where about a quarter of a million people live. It uses tablet computers and a monthly Game Show to attract disadvantaged youth to the library.
Young people will have free access to 10 internet-connected tablet computers during library opening hours. The tablet computers will be loaded with educational content that is linked to the school curriculum, especially the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams, which determine whether young people are admitted to secondary school. Every month, Kibera Community Library will host a Game Show to check users' knowledge of school subjects. In addition to curriculum content, the tablets will be loaded with information aimed at promoting understanding of citizenship, including participation in democratic processes, human rights and protecting the environment.
Working together
KNLS's main partner is eLimu, an educational agency based in Nairobi. eLimu has developed the tablet and uploaded content with the aim of improving the quality of education and citizenship. eLimu will provide the computers, support hosting of the game shows and receive, analyse and respond to feedback from the learners.
Replicating success
The services was inspired by Ghana Northern Regional Library's Internet Access and Training Programme, which builds young people's leadership and ICT skills, and promotes the use of ICT for development through a monthly public lecture and discussion forum.
For further information, contact –
Ms Mary Kinyanjui
Kenya National Library Service
P.O. Box 30573
Nairobi 00100


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- Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
- Release Date: Sep 20, 2005
- Summary: Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes is an action strategy game where you can command hundreds of soldiers. You also have spells, golems, and catapults at your disposal as you play through more than 50 campaign missions. The experience and gold that you earn during each battle can be used to train and equip your troops. You can also challenge other gamers online.… Expand
- Developer: Phantagram
- Genre(s): Real-Time Strategy
- # of players: 6 Online
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
Positive: 40 out of 55
Mixed: 15 out of 55
Negative: 0 out of 55
One of the most original and engaging gameplay experiences ever for a console system.
With a hearty single player experience, enough online goodies to shake a medieval sword at, and some pristine production quality to top it all enough, Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes equates to the perfect fix for those looking for a great action/strategy experience.
If you are itching for a good real-time strategy game, with heavy action elements, for the Xbox, then look no further then Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes.
They just made the experience bigger, better, and easier to share with your friends. [Dec p.92]
Kingdoms under Fire: Heroes may not move the genre forward in the same way its predecessor accomplished but nevertheless it's certainly worth your attention.
With its boneheaded action, nonsensical story, and cheesy metal guitar soundtrack that sounds like it was lifted from Kevin Sorbo's epic "Kull The Conquerer," Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes has no chance of moving the series outside its cult favorite status. [Oct 2005, p.142]
There are certainly the trappings of an epic fantasy game here, but lack of attention to latecomers to the series and horrid pacing and voice acting drag this game down to something that's fun to play if you can get the story out of the way and can get a solid grasp on the control scheme.
Score distribution:
Positive: 8 out of 9
Mixed: 0 out of 9
Negative: 1 out of 9
May 19, 20138 years later and this game draws me in like no other. If you're reading this and want to try out a game it has aged well. Visually, it was pretty good. The draw distance was the only downside visually for it's time. It is a very nice game to look at with up-scaled visuals and a component cable. The music is fantastic if you're into thrash metal with lots of chugging guitars. In terms of it as a sequel, it is basically 1:1 with Crusaders gameplay wise, which is a good thing. Don't fix what isn't broken. Surprising to say the least was the harshness of the reviews at release. It seems as though this game was plagued by very bad players quickly rushing to judge the game over things they simply do not understand just look at the person who said they did a mission 43 times over. The only missions that truly stand out as genuinely mindbogglingly hard involve Urukkubhar and Morene. They are intended to be nightmarishly difficult, so don't expect anything less. The control scheme was solid, the only thing I wish was changed would be how often you were using the mini map overlay to guide troops. The online play was incredibly fun, though sadly there were not many players staying around for it. The matchmaking rules were a bit iffy, and I'd be surprised if the servers were offline by now. The sheer amount of time you can spend playing and replaying the game is higher than almost anything you will ever play. Most stories take 6-10 hours depending on skill level, with the game being incredibly hard to speed run. With 7 characters, there is so much to do. All in all, if you're reading this today and want what I consider the best action-RTS if not one of the best RTS of all time you need to check this out. If it's a challenge you want with a great learning curve and entry, this is it.… Expand
D.ForresterDec 9, 2005it is the best game i played in war type setting it knocked lord of ring off my list it will be the best game of the year.
BrentonD.Jan 13, 2006Great Game. The entire game from start to finish is a blast. And any one who is looking for a Dynasty Warriors Hack-and-Slash look else where because of its nightmarish difficulty will make you micromanage every aspect of your army and keep you on your toes.… Expand
JodyM.Sep 30, 2005Heroes rocks!!!
CynNov 20, 2005Everything but the voice-casting is better than KOF:Crusades. The single player campaigns are longer and better, and the addition of custom games as well as X-Box Live Hero vs Hero battles makes the multiplayer very attractive to any hard core Strategy or Hack Em Up games. Second strategy game to truly stand out on the consoles. (First one was KOF:Crusades)… Collapse
LaurenceOct 9, 2005Gameplay is highly addictive, strategy is mixed in well with action, and the game moves a lot smoother than Crusaders. I highly recommend this to any Xbox owner.… Expand
PaulMay 1, 2006Too difficult & specialist for anyone other than a fanatical gaming geek who loves replaying the same mission 30 times before finally managing to complete it. You need an intricate understanding of the ins and outs of all the rules along with a big dose of luck to get through this one without multiple retrys of every other scenario. I found it got boring after the 48th retry of one particular part of it. Consequently its now gathering dust on my shelf.… Expand


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More Proof That John McCain is Winning, My Friends
Earlier today, my friends, I wrote about John McCain's startling rise in the polls and the all-but-inevitable inevitability of his victory on Tuesday, my friends.
My friends, I looked at the available data, crunched some numbers, punched some statistics and tore apart some metrics with my bare hands before feasting on their still-beating hearts, my friends. And no matter which way I looked at it, it was clear that John McCain is heading for a win. But some of you, my friends, were left unconvinced, I suspect.
Well, my friends, let's see if this little piece of reasoning from McCain campaign manager Rick Davis can drive the point home, my friends…
Obama is running out of states if you follow out a traditional model. Today, he expanded his buy into North Dakota, Georgia and Arizona in an attempt to widen the playing field and find his 270 Electoral Votes. This is a very tall order and trying to expand into new states in the final hours shows he doesn't have the votes to win.
You see that, my friends? You can't argue with that kind of reasoning. Or you shouldn't, at least.
In case you still don't get it, my friends, allow me, my friends, to spell it out: Barack Obama is closing the the difference in some very red states, including Arizona. If he's doing that, that must mean that he's attempting to win those states. Or, at the very least, willing to win those states.
Why would Barack Obama want to win states that he doesn't think would be helpful to his campaign? It doesn't make sense. So, he must suspect that he's losing.
And, furthermore, Barack Obama can't continue to win states if he wins them all. So, if he stops winning states eventually, that means he's losing. If you're not winning, you must be losing.
So, to sum it all up: The very fact that Barack Obama is beating John McCain means that John McCain is beating Barack Obama.
How, my friends, can you not understand an argument like that?
My friends.
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Tags: Arizona, Barack Obama, Election Day, Georgia, John McCain, North Dakota
It DO Mean a Thing!: Swing State Profiles – North Dakota
As we push toward November 4, it's time to focus on our nation's Swing States (i.e. the ones who will pick a president for the rest of us based on whoever's negative ad they saw last.) So tough toodles, Texas. Nous sommes désolés, Massachusetts. Let's investigate a state that matters for a change…
North Dakota's Key Players
* Senator Kent Conrad, who somehow remains incredibly popular with voters despite the Fox News exposé that his real first name is Gaylord.
* Governor John Hoeven, known as "the Charlemagne of North Dakota."
* Sacagawea, a proud North Dakotan who started the grand tradition of getting the hell out of North Dakota, leaving the state with only seven voters.
Obama's Constituency
* ACORN-registered first-time voters from inner-city Bismarck.
* The state's proud Socialist community, which is thrilled about Obama's recently revealed Marxism.
* Die-hard Coen Brothers fans who moved to Fargo following the 1996 hit film of the same name.
McCain's Constituency
* That scary youth preacher from Jesus Camp.
* Enough Palin-crazed Hockey Moms to fill "The Ralph," the state's largest venue.
* Staff at the Dakota Dinosaur Museum, who would be thrilled if one of their exhibits was elected president.
Predicted Winner: McCain
Both candidates have avoided the state for fear of having to eat the disgusting local cuisine while cameras roll. But without personal connections, Obama is still too foreign to an electorate that usually votes Republican.
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Tags: Barack Obama, It DO Mean a Thing, John McCain, North Dakota
North Dakota: Another Red State for Obama?
We've heard the shocking news about about Indiana, and we've heard it about West Virginia. The latest revelation is that Barack Obama is leading John McCain in…
That's right: North Dakota. That state with lots of snow, lots of sugar beets, and lots of reliably Republican voters. Well, not lots of Republicans per se, but certainly many more than there are Democrats. And Obama has a 45% to 43% lead in the latest poll.
North Dakota had actually once been considered "in play" by the Obama campaign, but they threw in the towel last month. Well, it turns out that they might not even need to actively work for the state's three electoral votes – which, for reference, last went for a Democrat in 1964. This is a state that voted for George W. Bush in 2004 by 63% to 36%.
Another interesting twist on the North Dakota story is that it is the only state that has no voter registration whatsoever. That means that pretty much anyone can show up and vote without any paperwork. But the folks down at ACORN shouldn't get too excited. The precinct election judge is likely to be Norman the school bus driver or Betty from the dry goods store, and they'll be able to spot an outsider from a mile away.
Tags: Indiana, North Dakota, West Virginia
Barack Obama Abandons the No Sunshine State
Expect a lot more big speeches about Garrison Keillor and cheese and a lot less kowtowing to "Big Great Expanse of Nothingness."
Barack Obama, who has deployed more than 50 staffers in North Dakota in an attempt to become the first Democratic presidential candidate to carry the state since 1964, is pulling out.
An Obama spokeswoman, Amy Brundage, confirmed Sunday that the campaign's 11 North Dakota offices are being shut and its staffers dispatched to Minnesota and Wisconsin, where recent polls have shown a tight race between Obama and Republican John McCain.
And so it was that I figured out an angle on Barack Obama pulling out of North Dakota and earned my day's wage.
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A championship finalist applauds the international contest experience.
By Colin T. William, DTM
You've seen them at conferences. They are our rock stars, our icons. They are so famous within Toastmasters that, like Pelé or Madonna, sometimes we just refer to them by first name – Darren, Jim, Vikas and in 2008, LaShunda. They are…The Champions.
But have you ever wondered about the people they defeated?
In 2008 I competed in the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. I did not win, or even place in the top three. So how does it feel to advance in the competition, from club to area to division to district to region, and all the way to the championship round of 10 finalists, only to see someone else take the trophy?
It feels…awesome!
Many of us enjoy competing in the speech contest. Some of us aspire to make it all the way to the very top. Still, if 25,000 people enter every year, 24,999 of us will fall short of the championship trophy. Thus, for the vast majority, the competition will fall into that nebulous area we often call "learning experiences." In all honesty, that phrase can sometimes feel a little hollow, a euphemism used as consolation when we don't achieve our goals. But with the odds stacked so heavily against winning the top speech title, it's important for all who compete to place that goal in the proper context and take as much as we can from the process.
Last year was my fourth time participating, after stalling at the district level three times. In 2007 I'd drawn a blank in the middle of my district speech, an experience that haunted me when entering last year's contest. But 2008 was different. I started with a speech I'd written in one afternoon for a club meeting the previous November and subsequently refined for the contest. I altered and improved it at every level until the district round, at which point it barely resembled that hastily prepared manual speech from the winter before. At each level I felt the fear many of us experience during our Ice Breaker speeches, but, as we all know, the only way to conquer that fear is to keep speaking.
I was fortunate to finally break through against some strong competition at district. For the region event, I revived and improved the speech I'd blanked on in 2007. A last-minute inspiration on the morning of the region contest led to a revision that made the speech distinctive, and I barely edged out some talented speakers. And so, although I'd never anticipated the possibility, I'd qualified for the championship final.
Wild Ride
Past champ Darren LaCroix warned me that the two months leading up to the final would be a roller coaster, and he wasn't kidding. I wrote, I re-wrote, I second-guessed, I third-guessed, I rehearsed locally, drove out of town to rehearse in front of less familiar audiences, discarded speeches and started over. I watched DVDs, took notes and e-mailed people so many drafts that my "Sent Mail" box now serves as an archive of obsessive neurosis. I lost sleep, lost weight and lost my summer. And then I went to Calgary and was defeated.
And it was a blast.
I did not win – but I did not lose. It feels wrong to describe what I experienced as "losing." I learned more in half a year than I ever could have dreamed. I experienced a wild ride. I shared stories from my life, stories about my son and messages I believed in with audiences who cheered me on. Many, many people were generous with their time in helping and supporting me. At the championship, I shared the big stage with nine amazing people, and made friendships I will always cherish. Afterward, I had people stop me at the Calgary airport and on the plane to tell me they loved my speech. I felt many things, but I sure didn't feel like a loser.
So what can you take from competing in this event? Whether you reach the final round or are defeated at the club level, the potential rewards are rich and varied. They include benefiting from the following kinds of experiences:
You might be the next Darren, Jim, Vikas or LaShunda. Or, you might be one of the other 24,999 of us who leave without the big trophy, but with a growth experience. However it turns out, by competing in the speech contests you will challenge yourself, you will grow, you will practice everything you've learned and you will be a better communicator. You will accomplish many amazing things. And you will not lose.
Colin T. William, DTM, is a psychology professor from West Lafayette, Indiana. You can reach him at www.tm.drcolin.net.
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Perhaps th oldest form in the Genedocs Innovative Library is the Improved Photographic Family Group Sheet designed in 2001 mainly to visually enhance what child branch our Norwegian ancestors came from who immigrated in the 1870's and 1880's to the U.S. settling in western Minnesota.
Everyone at our 2002 Reunion could really relate to at least one generation closer than Henrik, although explaining subsequent generations was far more challenging with brothers marrying widows of siblings, numerous Henry's, etc.
The obvious point of the form is to showcase images discovered once identities can be verified.
The not so obvious point is keeping all the children with their parents. It is an anti-orphan form in that, unlike other group sheets that use two or more sheets to list vitals for all the children in larger families, this template (2-sided) can handle any family group up to 26 people includigng the mother and father! If you look back one post you will note that 24 children is double what Ancestry.com's group sheet without photos maxed out at.
Note that this is a phenomenal tool to promote people to start researching as well. Here a few newer examples:
These can serve as a stand alone database since you can also make sets for ancestors siblings and their failies to whatever extent of cousinry you prefer.
To close I strongly recommend keeping these in clear protective plastic sleeves in a large binder for handy desk reference. Remember to freind Genedocs Wetpaint on facebook if you find these tools and tips useful.
See you in March!
Innovative Family Research Tools for All Levels of Researcher. Additionally a Life Legacy Changing Forms Series to help plan for the inevitable. Genealogy Blog to guide you through Innovative Forms with examples and related information, then request to join Genedocs Templates as a new member on facebook to see all the examples posted daily in most cases. Also without any annoying ads!
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Sunday, May 5, 2013
12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Franklin & Marshall's annual Dump 'N Run, a large campus and community yard sale, will be held Sunday, May 5.
The event is designed to give students a chance to get rid of extra items they may not want to take home this summer. Any member of the campus community may donate items.
The sale accepts household and kitchen items, furniture, unopened food and toiletries, electronics, clothes, rugs and other miscellaneous items in good condition. Goodwill of Central Pennsylvania will accept any unsold items at the end of Dump 'N Run. Proceeds go to the Milagro House, a Lancaster women's shelter.
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Humboldt County is currently defending itself against a lawsuit that asks the question: Should a local government disclose how much it's spending on attorneys while a lawsuit is pending?
The Humboldt Coalition for Property Rights, which filed the lawsuit nearly one year ago, believes a recently published appellate court decision will force the county's hand. A Humboldt County judge granted the county a continuance last month to see if the California Supreme Court will weigh in on the appellate decision.
The county is defending its decision not to release to HumCPR the cost of retaining outside counsel in pending litigation. HumCPR is a private property rights organization, registered as a California corporation, which follows land use lawsuits in the county. It is also suing the county to stop the practice of shading parcels -- or marking properties with an uncertain legal status.
Humboldt County counsel claims that it is protecting the county under a valid exemption of the California Public Records Act, and argues in court documents that releasing the information could jeopardize pending litigation.
"Litigation strategy is revealed in the amounts expended to pursue or defend litigation," County Counsel Wendy Chaitin and Assistant County Counsel Carolyn Ruth wrote in reply to HumCPR's complaint. "Plaintiff and others will have ample opportunity to assess whether or not the county has been wise in using taxpayer money to litigate or defend itself when the results of the litigation are established.
Paul Nicholas Boylan, an attorney who specializes in government transparency and public records requests, said he advises governments to release attorney billing records.
"When it comes to attorney records, the law in California is not entirely clear," he said. "In my opinion, are they public records that should be disclosed? Yes."
Any information beyond the cost and date of services and the name of the attorney retained could be redacted to protect the case, he said.
Boylan did not agree with Humboldt County counsel's assertion that billing information would give away legal strategy.
"That's a really bad argument," he said. "The county is going to lose this litigation. It's going to be denied by any competent court."
HumCPR President Lee Ulansey said he filed a California Public Records Act request in December 2011 requesting information about pending litigation against the county related to land use, planning and the county's general plan update, including the costs of those suits.
In a complaint filed on behalf of HumCPR by Eureka attorney Allison Jackson, Jackson says Ulansey and HumCPR attempted to get the requested information seven times before filing a complaint for injunctive relief.
Jackson said the California Public Records Act, established in 1968, clearly shows the records should be released. She said exemptions to the law, designed to allow privacy in certain instances, are to be defined narrowly. The public's right to know is to be defined broadly.
"Every single case says that," Jackson said. "The burden is on the government to show the few exemptions that there are."
While officials declined to comment on the lawsuit, motions filed by the county argue the information should not be released because it could be used by individuals for "mischief," or to influence litigation.
"While it may be that Plaintiff is simply interested in good government, release of these records to Plaintiff is tantamount to release of the records to the world," the reply reads. "The potential mischief that could be done with this information -- by someone attempting to influence an election, perhaps, or to influence the course of the litigation -- is not far fetched or unduly speculative."
The county said costs of pending litigation could be taken out of context.
"How could anyone with preconceived notions possibly evaluate whether or not public money was 'wasted' on any particular litigation until the results of that litigation are known?" the county's reply reads. "The public entity would then be in a very difficult situation -- to either be perceived as indifferent to the costs of litigation or risk making a gift of public funds by entering into an unmerited and unfavorable settlement, or ending litigation prematurely at the urging of a vocal minority to the detriment of the public at large."
HumCPR said the county's arguments "fly in the face" of open government law.
Both sides have referred to previous cases in court documents. The county cited a court ruling out of Monterey County that found payment records to outside counsel did pertain to pending litigation, and therefore were exempt under the CPRA.
The Monterey County Superior Court decided that "the phrase, 'prepared for use in litigation,' is not to be construed as referring only to documents sought to be actually used at trial," Humboldt County counsel wrote.
HumCPR pointed to California appeals courts, which ruled in favor of disclosure in two similar cases last year.
A 2nd District Appellate Court ruling was published in December, meaning it sets legal precedent in the state.
The county of Los Angeles lost an attempt to overturn a Superior Court order to turn over counsel billing and payment records. That ruling was published Dec. 16, but Jackson wrote to Humboldt County on Nov. 16 when decisions had been made in both the 2nd and 4th district courts.
"Based on that opinion, I suggest that we resolve this matter and that you turn over the requested documents immediately," Jackson wrote. "Doing so will reduce additional attorney fee exposure to the County, which my client has tried to do all along. Currently my client's attorney fees and costs are total $64,439.51."
Boylan said that even without the appellate decision, Humboldt County counsel should release the billing records. If the state Supreme Court decides not to review the case, the county will have to release the requested records, as well as pay Jackson's fees.
"The irony here is that they will then be required to pay the petitioner's fees and costs," Boylan said. "And the more they fight, the more that will be."
"It's irresponsible to make a decision to hide this kind of information when the cost of failing is so high," he said.
Last month, a Humboldt County judge granted the county's motion to continue the case until March 6, pending Supreme Court review of the 2nd District Court's decision.
In a letter on the HumCPR matter, the county wrote that it no longer releases attorney billing information in pending litigation, despite doing so in the past.
"However, these records are exempt from disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act and the practice of disclosure was stopped approximately two years ago," Ruth wrote.
It was around that time that a California Public Records Act request by Arcata resident Rondal Snodgrass found that the county has spent $2.1 million for outside legal aid and consultants up to June 2009 in a lawsuit involving Southern Humboldt County developer Bob McKee and the subdivision of the 13,700-acre Tooby Ranch.
Humboldt County spokesman Sean Quincey declined to comment on why the practice changed.
First District Supervisor Rex Bohn said the county complies with frequent requests for public documents.
"Transparency is the best thing in the world," he said. "We're doing the people's work."
Bohn said he believes withholding documents is valid when it could affect the outcome of a legal matter, and that county counsel knows best what practices will protect the county.
"That's why they went to school," Bohn said.
Third District Supervisor Mark Lovelace said unless a request is too broad or ill-defined -- or is legally protected from disclosure -- the county practice is to quickly release all requested documents.
College of the Redwoods political science professor Ryan Emenaker said the difficulty of the CPRA is balancing the public's right to know with the government's ability to get work done.
"Even the right to know has a long history," he said. "Sometimes, maybe not being exposed to the public eye might be useful."
Ulansey said the case is about the larger issue of government transparency when it comes to the way public funds are being spent.
"They just can't spend our money without telling us what they're spending it on," he said. "That's ridiculous."
Jackson said it has become more difficult to get information from the county over the last five years.
"You shouldn't have to get a lawyer each and every time you want information," she said. "That's not how this is supposed to work."
Jackson said the Board of Supervisors, discussing the lawsuit in closed session, should be asking its counsel if the costs of litigation are worth the costs of releasing information.
"I know that clients come into my office asking questions about how much money's being spent," she said.
Ulansey said he's been frustrated by the process.
"Even if it's bad information, the best policy is to disclose it, get it out there and people will deal with it," he said. "We are not talking national secrets here. The earth will not spin off its axis."
"It's most peoples' position to trust their lawyers," Ulansey said. "At some point, you have to look at the underlying issue of the lawsuit and go 'Well, is it worth it?'"
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text: No offense to David Murphy, Michael Kirkman and Mike Maddux, but Josh Hamilton was the star attraction Monday night at a Rangers Winter Caravan stop.He was also the No. 1 reason why Fort Worth resident Rachel Robledo, brother Rick and three others set up camp at 5:30 Sunday night at the Academy Sports and Outdoors off North Tarrant Parkway to make sure they were first in line some 25 hours later.Rachel, from the pole position, was tempted to suggest to the All-Star outfielder that he hurry up and get a contract extension signed so that his future with the Rangers can be secured."I'll try, if I'm not too star-struck," she said.Rangers assistant general manager Thad Levine said that an extension for Hamilton, who can be a free agent after this season, has become a priority now that Yu Darvish is signed.Conversations have continued with agent Mike Moye ahead of Hamilton's self-imposed spring training deadline to get a deal done. Hamilton, though, continues to focus on preparing for 2012 and spending time with his family rather than occupy himself with contractual matters."It's important to have a clear mind and focus on the team," Hamilton said. "Honestly, I don't think about it."Hamilton said that he will be at spring training in Surprise, Ariz., about a week before he is required to report. If the sides haven't found common ground by then, it won't mean that the door is closed on his return for 2013."We've already told the Rangers if it doesn't happen before the season, they're the first ones we go to after the season," Hamilton said.Two pitchers addedThe Rangers stocked up on relief pitching by signing left-hander Mitch Stetter and right-hander Sean Green to minor-league contracts with invitations to spring training.Both pitchers were on Milwaukee's Opening Day roster in 2011, but didn't last long. Stetter was felled by a hip injury, and Green landed at Triple A Nashville after struggling early.The Rangers need a lefty in the bullpen. Stetter has held left-handed hitters to a .194 average in his career. The Rangers like the way that Koji Uehara retires lefties, but a source said that they have discussed trading the righty recently.Uehara, though, has a six-team limited no-trade clause.BrieflyJosh Hamilton said that the Rangers could interview candidates for a new accountability partner this week. His father-in-law, Michael Dean Chadwick, resigned from the position last week after taking it 10 days earlier.Cuban defector Gerardo Concepcion, an 18-year-old lefty, worked out for the Rangers at their facility in the Dominican Republic. Team president Nolan Ryan and general manager Jon Daniels, on the club's annual trip to the Dominican, watched the workout.The Rangers will head to arbitration hearings with Elvis Andrus on Feb. 9, Mike Napoli on Feb. 15 and Nelson Cruz on Feb. 17 if they can't agree to 2012 contracts. The hearings would be in Tampa, Fla.Jeff Wilson, 817-390-7760


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I've recently heard about this phenomenon where humans can indulge in their two favourite loves at the same time: cats and coffee. In Japan, cat cafes seem to be the latest craze. I've heard there are more than 70 such cat cafes in Tokyo alone.
Apparently cat cafes have been around for a while though. The first one actually opened in Taiwan way back in 1998.
So what is a cat cafe I hear you purr? In these cat cafes, cats are left to roam around while the humans drink their coffee and read their newspaper things. Don't worry the cats seem well cared for, with plenty of cosy couches to curl up on. In fact none of them are strays, and some of the cat cafes offer new homes to abandoned cats.
Cat cafes are great for the humans out there that live in rental apartments and aren't allowed their own pets. And kitties that might otherwise be left to roam the streets have their own warm place to hang out.
Humans pay by the hour for the privilege of spending time with the felines in cat cafes. And it certainly isn't money wasted. Spending time with us cats can be a great stress release for humans, single ones in particular. Japanese businessmen don't have time to have their own cats at home, so many of them frequent cat cafes on a regular basis.
Cat cafes seem like a good idea for both us cats and the humans. All I can say is luckily the litter trays are stowed out of sight…
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April 28, 2005
DAVIE – Davie police say a 6-year-old girl likely prevented an abduction when she kicked and bit a man who grabbed her.
The 6-year-old was playing with other friends around 7:15 pm. Wednesday when, the children said, a man jumped out of some bushes and grabbed her.
The girl's father said the man grabbed the girl's arm, but she began to kick, scream and bite, so he released her and she ran away.
When asked what happened, the child said, "He tried to hurt me … I bit him"
The child's parents have asked that their name not be released because they are fearful because the man is still on the loose.
The girl's parents said that she knew what to do because they had taught her about "stranger danger."
If you have any information that might help investigators, you are asked to call Broward County Crime Stoppers at (954) 471-TIPS
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Bangkok's futuristic Suvarnabhumi Airport has been in the news in recent weeks as Thai authorities fought (successfully) to protect it from the floods that ravaged Thailand. Within the sprawling airport though, you'd never know this was going on. A cool lush atmosphere fills the cavernous wings that lunge out to aircraft and, intentionally or not, the suspended lighting lends a tropical feel to it. They've always reminded us of futuristic palm trees hanging from the sky with their pesky trunks removed. Watch out for coconuts.
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A beautifully written fictional account of the affair between the celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright and Mamah Borthwick Cheney, the wife of one of his clients. Covering the period from Wright's exile from Oak Park up to the horrific incident at Taliesin. Highly recommended.
This was a birthday gift from a friend who knows i love Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and that i am an avid fiction reader. And away i went.....realizing immediately that i knew virtually nothing about FLW beyond his buildings.....and for that i am grateful.....the book's impact would have been greatly diminished had i known more of his story. the book is based on fact. So, as the book progressed, i was constantly torn as to whether i was to like the main characters, feel sorry for the main characters or be annoyed and frustrated with them.....i could never quite figure out where it was headed (again, my ignorance...). It is more or less of a 'chick-book' love story with doses of early 1900's feminist activism, larger-than-life egos, infidelities and lots of day-to-day life in that era. But the ending was completely shockingly unexpected for me (my ignorance yet again!) and thus saved it from a lower rating than i gave it. Who knew??? And I occasionally still think about it weeks later, certainly a positive for any book. So, in spite of the below 4-star rating, i do recommend the book to any fans of his architecture....but DO NOT study up prior to reading this if you want the best experience. Oh, and one MAJOR pet peeve of mine....the main female character's name is 'Mamah'.........pronounced how???? well my mind chose one way to pronounce it to myself, and then halfway through the book, the pronunciation was clarified.....DIFFERENT from mine!!!!! GRRRRRRR>>>>>either tell us in the beginning or leave us be for goodness sake!!! btw------to save you all.......it is 'May'-muh'
Finished. This is a must read! I eagerly await Horan's next book. I highly recommend reading Drennan's non-fictional [book:Death in a Prairie House: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Murders] concomitantly. It's not the best written, but provides fascinating detail to supplement Horan's work.
This a really an excellent fictional biography of the relationship between Frank Lloyd Wright and Mahma, a woman who had a profound influence on his life and work.
Great look at early feminism and what it means to be a woman, a wife and a mom . . . not a lot has changed or the biographer missed her mark.
You don't have to know much about Frank Lloyd Wright or be "into" architecture to enjoy this book which is a fascinating look at the history and culture in the early 1900's as well as a complicated love story with the added bonus of a surprising ending. Although I didn't find any of the characters to be especially likeable, the story of their interactions is riveting. I'm sure FLW was brilliant and this book reflects both his brilliance as well as his very egoistical and conflicted personal side.
It is Mamah's character that is the most interesting. She is embracing the emerging women's movement and feels that she is seeking freedom from the traditional role of a woman; however, her life revolves around FLW. Everything she does from leaving her children, moving to Europe, moving back to Wisconsin, living in a house with no heat doesn't seem like freedom but rather a warped dependence and need to be with someone greater than herself. At one time, Mamah finds herself outside in deep snow where she is "knee-deep and snow blind" -- pretty much sums up her life experience.
This book is so well written that one can easily envision the sometimes beautiful and sometimes bleak settings and one can feel the tension between the characters come right off the page. I read this for a book club and our discussion was one of the best ever; I would highly recommend this book. It is not only a book about FLW, but also a book about society's view of women during this time period.
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Amazon.com Amazon.com Review (ISBN 0345495004, Paperback)Amazon Significant Seven, August 2007: It's a rare treasure to find a historically imagined novel that is at once fully versed in the facts and unafraid of weaving those truths into a story that dares to explore the unanswered questions. Frank Lloyd Wright and Mamah Cheney's love story is--as many early reviews of Loving Frank have noted--little-known and often dismissed as scandal. In Nancy Horan's skillful hands, however, what you get is two fully realized people, entirely, irrepressibly, in love. Together, Frank and Mamah are a wholly modern portrait, and while you can easily imagine them in the here and now, it's their presence in the world of early 20th century America that shades how authentic and, ultimately, tragic their story is. Mamah's bright, earnest spirit is particularly tender in the context of her time and place, which afforded her little opportunity to realize the intellectual life for which she yearned. Loving Frank is a remarkable literary achievement, tenderly acute and even-handed in even the most heartbreaking moments, and an auspicious debut from a writer to watch. --Anne Bartholomew
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Chuggaaconroy (Emiliano (Emile) Roldolfo Rosales-Birou) is an LPer. He was born on April 8th, 1990. His current account, chuggaaconroy, was created on July 26th, 2006, although he did not begin his first LP (Let's Play) until March 26th, 2008, when he began EarthBound, and he has currently completed 25 LPs.
He is also one of the three core members of the collaborative channel, The Runaway Guys along with ProtonJon and NintendoCapriSun.
Let's Play'sEdit
- #1 Earthbound (SNES/GBA/WiiU) March 26th, 2008 - June 10th, 2008 (99 episodes)
- #2 Mother (Famicom/GBA - Japan only) June 13th, 2008 - July 27th, 2008 (March 30th, 2011) (37 episodes)
- #3 Paper Mario (N64/Wii) August 1st, 2008 - September 23rd, 2008 (85 episodes)
- #4 Super Mario RPG (SNES/Wii) September 25th, 2008 - November 25th, 2008 (61 episodes)
- #5 Mother 3 (GBA - Japan only) October 17th, 2008 - Feburary 17th, 2009 (108 episodes)
- #6 Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door (GCN) Feburary 27th, 2009 - May 25th, 2009 (86 episodes)
- #7 Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen (GBA) June 1st, 2009 - November 24th, 2009 (62 episodes)
- #8 Super Mario Sunshine (GCN) August 9th, 2009 - October 29th, 2009 (37 episodes)
- #9 The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (GCN) December 1st, 2009 - Feburary 23rd, 2010 (76 episodes)
- #10 Pokémon Crystal (GBC) March 13th, 2010 - July 5th, 2010 (64 episodes)
- #11 Super Luigi Galaxy (Wii) August 6th, 2010 - October 30th, 2010 (44 episodes)
- #12 Pikmin (GCN/Wii) August 22nd, 2010 - October 20th, 2010 (18 episodes)
- #13 Okami (PS2/Wii/PS3) December 14th, 2010 - May 22nd, 2011 (76 episodes)
- #14 Luigi's Mansion (GCN) May 29th, 2011 - August 3rd, 2011 (17 episodes)
- #15 Pikmin 2 (GCN/Wii) May 30th, 2011 - September 4th, 2011 (50 episodes)
- #16 The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64/GCN/Wii) September 30th, 2011 - December 5th, 2011 (55 episodes)
- #17 Pokémon Emerald (GBA) January 5th, 2012 - March 30th, 2012 (65 episodes)
- #18 Super Paper Mario (Wii) April 26th, 2012 - July 15th, 2012 (59 episodes)
- #19 Okamiden (DS) August 9th, 2012 - November 5th, 2012 (70 episodes)
- #20 Kirby's Epic Yarn (Wii) November 30th, 2012 - December 24th 2012 (27 Episodes)
- #21 Pokémon Colosseum (GCN) January 8th, 2013 - April 5th, 2013 (45 Episodes)
- #22 The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (GB/GBC/3DS) April 21st, 2013 - June 24, 2013 (29 Episodes)
- #23 Super Mario 64 DS (DS) April 23rd, 2013 - August 2nd, 2013 (38 Episodes + 2 Interactive Videos)
- #24 Kid Icarus: Uprising (3DS) September 6th, 2013 - October 30th, 2013 (30 Episodes)
- #25 Sonic Colors (Wii/DS) September 7th, 2013 - October 22nd, 2013 (13 Episodes)
- #26 Animal Crossing: New Leaf (3DS) November 18th, 2013 - December 31st, 2013 (For the Main LP, but will continue for the following year on Holidays and other events until October 31st, 2014). Officially ended November 18th, 2014.
- #27 Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness (GCN) Febuary 8th, 2014 - April 18th, 2014 (45 Episodes)
- #27 Xenoblade Chronicles (Wii) June 14th, 2014 -
"People call me Bob, Otis, Ed, and JESUS CHRIST there's usually not this many enemies!" (EarthBound)
"PICKLE FISH LIPSSS" (Paper Mario)
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"Steve, you're a freakin' trooper! You were staying there, sacrificing your life into the hours of the night, to carry back a rotting corpse of a fire-breathing pig!" (Pikmin)
"Nintendo logic" (Mostly Super Mario Sunshine)
The Epic NO - Probably Chugga's most popular line in his history, in which Chugga emits a loud, irritated and usually short "No" at the game, usually happens whenever there is a Yes/No choice in the game, and Chugga wants to choose "No". (Every series)
The really loud NOOOO!!!!!!! - His other most popular line in history. He usually screams as loud as possible and it usually causes his voice to crack as well. Usually happens when something bad happens to him. Happens very frequently during any LP with the rest of the Runaway Guys, while only happening a few times during is normal LPs.
"Whatever" (Super Mario Sunshine, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)
"What do you mean I did badly on time!" (Okami/ Okamiden)
"Doh! Freaking pizzas!" (Super Mario Sunshine)
"I like this guy!" (Majora's Mask)
"EXCUSE ME!" (Commonly seen in the earlier Let's Plays)
"OH BABY!!" (Animal Crossing: New Leaf)
"Jazz is like jello pudding!" in Bill Cosby voice (Paper Mario)
"SLAVINATOR!" (Pokemon Emerald)
"OH MY GOD!" when he found a Shiny Koffing (Pokémon Crystal)
"Oh, WOAH!!!" (Most series including Kirby's Epic Yarn)
"Oh my God, as soon as cut the video, I FOUND A PHANPY!" (Pokémon Crystal)
"He is no longer fabulous!" (Super Luigi Galaxy)
"FOR THE LOVE... OF HILARY DUFF... ON A STICK!!" (Mother 3)
"WALLY!!!" (Pokémon Emerald)
"....And my puns are not that boring, Kirby!" (Kirby's Epic Yarn)
"BILLY!" (Super Paper Mario)
"Bowser's arms!" (Super Paper Mario)
GAAAME!!! (Mostly every series)
"Routiney stuff!" (Animal Crossing: New Leaf)
PIKMIN A.I!!(pikmin) stating that the pikmin arent that smart
"Dorkey!" (Super Paper Mario)
"I JUST HAD TO OPEN MY MOUTH!" (Pikmin 2)
"Don't tongue my purples!" (Pikmin 2)
WHERE ARE YOU AT?! (Mostly ever series)
MIYAMOTOOOOOOO! (Every game where Miyamoto is invovled)
"EXCUSE ME!" (Used in most LPs including Kirby's Epic Yarn)
"DOH I MISSED!" (Every LP since Okami)
"The train is late!" (Kirby's Epic Yarn)
"BESTIALITY!" (Paper Mario, Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door, The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker)
"OH MY GOD HE IS BALD!!" (Kirby's Epic Yarn)
"SO HAPPY" [NintendoCapriSun catchphrase], (Kirby's Epic Yarn)
"YOU GOT A CRYSTAL STAR!!" (Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door, Kirby's Epic Yarn)
"OVER 9000!" (Super Mario RPG, Super Mario Sunshine, Kirby's Epic Yarn)
"Spaghettification!" (Super Luigi Galaxy)
"He has a thing for chests........." (Okami)
"Bro-balls!" ( Pokemon Emerald)
"You/I got the thiiiiiiiiiing!" (The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker)
"THIS IS BURGER KING!" (The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker)
"Art direction!" (Okami, Okamiden, Kirby's Epic Yarn)
"WHY IS THIS GAME SUCH A JERK?!" (Pikmin 2)
"KIRBY!" (Super Mario RPG, Kirby's Epic Yarn)
"Cuteness never looked so badass!" (The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker, Okamiden)
"Luigi was gripping on to some sort of...tall, long thing." (Super Luigi Galaxy)
"Moscow, Moscow, I-don't-know-the-frickin'-words, I-don't-know-the-frickin'-words, ah-ha-ha-ha-ha! HEY! (The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask)
"Swimming controls!" (The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask, Kirby's Epic Yarn)
"I don't condone screwing nature."(Kirby's Epic Yarn)
"TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE GRANDMA!!!" (Luigi's Mansion)
"It doesn't affect Misdreavus..." (Pokémon Colosseum, counter for the number of times the A.I. uses a move Misdreavus is immune to)
"OH MY GOD, YOUR FEET ARE HUGE!" (Commenting on the fact that all character models in Colosseum have abnormally large feet. He also has recently started saying it in his XD: Gale of Darkness LP.)
"It's that thing. The thing with the stuff and the thing from the thing." (Pokémon Crystal)
"MAKING FRUIT COMMIT SUICIDE!!!" (Super Mario Sunshine)
The Hungry Luma Suicide Count (Super Luigi Galaxy)
"WOW, THIS LOOKS PRETTY HEAVY...shut up, game..." (The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. In a sarcastic voice each time he accidentally touched a heavy object.)
"METAL MACHINE!" (Super Mario 64 DS)
"I'm sure this rips off a toy in some other country! (Super Luigi Galaxy)
"OH MY GOD, HE'S MOSES!" (Super Mario Sunshine)
"I hate you! After I just got done explaining...that there's no checkpoint." (After failing on the Space Junk Galaxy Speedy Comet mission in Super Luigi Galaxy)
"I need an adult!" (Super Luigi Galaxy)
"YOU SON OF A CANADIAN!!" (About ProtonJon, who chose the winning outfit that Chuggaconroy agreed to wear for one week in Animal Crossing: New Leaf - A Princess Peach dress)
"We'll sit in our mayoral chair and perform our mayoral duties" (Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Often said in Town Hall, always pronounced like the Pokemon Marrill)
"Chopped onions!" (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)
"Don't you love the art direction in this game? I love the art direction in this game!" (Okami/Okamiden)
"Floor ice cream!" (Kid Icarus: Uprising)
"One damage!!" (Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness)
"Reyn Time!" (Xenoblade Chronicles)
"I'm a chuckster!" (Super Mario Sunshine)


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Rutland City Police Chief James Baker speaks to the press Friday about the investigation into the hit-and-run fatality in the city earlier this week.Rutland Police Chief James Baker told the Vermont media today that while criminal charges have not yet been brought against a man who admitted to being behind the wheel in a fatal hit-and-run crash this week, no special treatment was being afforded to the suspect, former longtime city official Christopher Sullivan.
For anyone to think that we are treating Mr. Sullivan differently than anyone else is ludicrous, Baker said of the ex-city attorney during a 2 p.m. press conference at the city Police Department.
Were doing the best we can to gather evidence based on facts and not on rumors floating around on a Facebook page, he said.
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Baker said Sullivan was driving 2004 Lexus sedan, which police recovered with extensive damage to its hood and windshield. Sullivan remained free Friday, and the chief said he didnt anticipate charges being brought until next week by the Vermont attorney general, whose office is handling the case.
Baker said city police were devoting all of their resources to finding the vehicle involved in the crash after Outslay was struck just before 8 p.m. Wednesday.
But the chief said police found almost no forensic evidence at the scene and no video images of the vehicle involved. Then the department was contacted Thursday morning by Shrewsbury attorney Barry Griffith, who told police he was representing Sullivan.
Sullivan and his attorney met with police at the department at 1 p.m. Thursday and the former city attorney allowed law enforcement to seize his Lexus, which was found parked behind a garage at his Rutland home.
Baker said Sullivan admitted to being the driver who was involved in striking something on Strongs Avenue. Asked by a reporter whether Sullivan believed he hit an object other than a human being, the chief said he couldnt elaborate.
The chief said Sullivan was also interviewed briefly by detectives who are now working to find and interview people who were with Sullivan during the hours leading up to the fatal crash.
No information about Sullivans statements or his activities earlier Wednesday night were released at the press conference and Baker made it clear from the start of the press gathering that he wasnt going to discuss evidence in the case including witness statements.
I cant elaborate on the evidence, Baker said. Mr. Sullivan has rights that are afforded to him, the same rights we all have.
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