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Our CK coordinators are striving to make as much magic as possible for the 2015 camp year!
Introducing our newest Directors
Sundrop, also known as Sunny, is a 4th year Psych major and Disability Studies minor who is on the track to Occupational Therapy school. The messy games and campfires are Sundrop's favorite part about camp and she loves to sing "It's A 60's Party"! If she could swap places with anyone for a day she would choose Ellen DeGeneres. One thing Sunny always wanted as a child was moon shoes. Orca whales are her favorite animal and if Sundrop had a super power, it would be either to teleport or have the ability to make delicious food appear. (Yum!)
Pinecone is a super senior majoring in Environmental Engineering. If he was able to pick a super power he would pick teleportation because then he could go anywhere in the world that he wanted. The best meal Pinecone ever had was while he was vacationing in Florida where he got to eat fresh oysters, scallops, and mussels straight off of the boats! Some of his favorite parts of camp are: singing "Princess Pat", the messy games, and all of the random and unforgettable memories that he gets to make throughout the week.
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Barbie is a senior studying Middle Childhood Education. She loves welcoming all of the campers and their families on the first day of camp, and her favorite camp activity is making s'mores at the campfire. When asked if she preferred peanut butter or jelly, Barbie picked peanut butter because it goes with everything (especially chocolate)! One thing Barbie always wanted as a child was a treehouse…she even created multiple designs and layouts for one. Barbie loves Cinderella since she is strong and adventurous and is not afraid to fight for what she wants and believes in. Christmas is Barbie's favorite holiday because she loves the spirit and getting together with family and friends.
Oatmeal is a sophomore in pre-Middle Childhood Education. Her favorite part about camp is the Empowerment Ceremony. She loves to sing "Pineapple Hat" and her dream vacation is to visit Australia. Oatmeal enjoys the fall season and the Disney character Olaf. In the pancakes or waffles debate, she votes waffles!
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Leaf is a sophomore studying Psychology and Neuroscience on a pre-med track. In the question of pancakes or waffles, he votes waffles because they have those perfect pockets to hold the syrup. He is also a fan of crunchy peanut butter, the color green, and his favorite camp song is "Button Factory". One thing he always wanted as a kid was a ski lift to take him up the big hill that his family lived on, especially in the winter! Leaf says the best meal he's ever eaten is the Mega Sub at OSU, which has chicken fingers, bacon, onion rings, fries, mac and cheese, and honey mustard sauce on it. What a sub!
Glitterbug is a super senior in Human Development and Family Science. Messy games are her favorite part of camp. In the peanut butter or jelly debate, she definitely votes peanut butter! Her favorite holiday is Christmas and her favorite season is fall because she loves wearing scarves. If Glitterbug had a superpower it would be either to fly or control time. Her dream vacation is to visit all of the major cities in Europe, and she'll be starting off by visiting London, Paris, and Rome next summer!
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Bambi is a senior studying Animal Science. Her favorite camp song is the Llama song (Don't forget Barack O'Llama!) In the question of green or blue, she votes blue. Her favorite part of camp is singing songs around the campfire. She enjoys waffles and the season fall. Her dream vacation would be to go to Australia and New Zealand!
Squirt is a second year studying Neuroscience. Her favorite part about camp is the campfire! She loves the s'mores! When Squirt was a kid, she always wanted a drum set or a horse. She has always loved turtles. Fun Fact: her name comes from the little turtle in Finding Nemo! Squirt also loves Christmas and would love to be able to fly if she could have any super power. Her dream vacation would be Hawaii because she loves the ocean and life at the beach!
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Snowflake is a senior majoring in Medical Dietetics. Her favorite part about camp is singing Carmen Ohio around the campfire and her favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. Snowflake's biggest passion is traveling. She likes to take any opportunity for a new adventure and wants her next trip to be India! Winter is her favorite season and she admires the Disney princess Pocahontas. Fun fact: Snowflake absolutely loves both sheep and alligators, even though they're so different!
Sandy is a second year studying Human Development and Family Science. Sandy loves the beach! She enjoys playing in the sand while the waves rush up on the shore. Her favorite food is chili, but she has to have a peanut butter sandwich with it or it's just not the same! So in the debate between peanut butter and jelly, she definitely picks peanut butter! Sandy's favorite part about camp is hanging out with all of the awesome campers all day long! She also loves to sing all of the songs. "60's Party" is one of her favorites.
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Gobbles is a senior Health Sciences major. He enjoys Belgium waffles and Christmas. If given the opportunity to swap places with anyone for a day he would pick Spiderman! (Who wouldn't want to be a superhero even if only for one day?!) Gobbles' own personal hero is his grandpa since he always puts others before himself. New experiences are something Gobbles is always up for! He would love to vacation anywhere he hasn't before to experience the excitement someplace new. He loves the excitement of camp and his favorite part is seeing how much the enthusiasm of the campers grows throughout the week.
Kangaroo, also known as Roo, is a senior majoring in Biomedical Science. Campfires are Roo's favorite part of camp. He also loves waffles, specifically from Waffle House, and Trix cereal. (Must be a breakfast fan!) When choosing between the beach and a pool, he picks a pool every time. Roo can't pick between peanut butter and jelly because he likes to have them both on his sandwiches.
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Aqua is a 3rd year studying Health Sciences. She would love to be able to explore Thailand if she got the chance. Her favorite season is fall and she likes pancakes. In the debate between green and blue, Aqua picks both because you need green and blue for Kesem! When she was little, she always wanted an American Girl doll named Kaya. Aqua's favorite part about camp is definitely the campers because they are so fun and inspiring!
Guppy is a senior majoring in Health Sciences and Disabilities Studies. Guppy loved singing "Get Loose" at camp with Nala. Her favorite part about camp is seeing how much fun the campers have all week and the luncheon with the families at the end of the week. Her favorite season is autumn because she loves going apple picking, going on hayrides, and football. In a debate between peanut butter and jelly, Guppy picks jelly because (fun fact) she is allergic to peanut butter! She also loves Crispix cereal, but she has to eat it with chocolate milk. Another one of Guppy's favorites is Christmas. She loves the music, baking, family time, and all of the happiness that comes with the Christmas season.
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Buddy is a senior studying Biology. Her favorite part of camp was the cabin chat that teen camp had at their campout last summer (she has a lot of fond memories from it!) Her favorite camp song is "Hey, Burrito!" and if she could have any super power it would be to fly. Buddy says she is inspired by our campers because they are so brave, strong, compassionate, and they make her want to be a better person. In the blue or green debate, she votes blue!
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Thanks to Tina~ ( MIATIA1) I have copied this from her blog- changed the answers to fit my needs. I am hoping to stick to this and jump start some weight loss!!
I I promise myself to do at least 100 minutes of exercise this week. The weather is looking nice, and I have a new recumbent bike....no excuses!
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4. I�m sending out a challenge to Margie to log in each day this week as well...and to drink that water each day!
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8. ** changed from Tina's** What motivated you to restart....pulling out my spring and summer clothes and seeing that many of them do not fit! I did so well last year on spark and got down to a nice weight and size... since Oct I have put many pounds back on and the clothes really showed me this!!
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Charles P. Whitlock, associate dean of the Faculty and Master of Dudley House, yesterday tentatively cancelled the Currier House Dramatic Society's production of "Tommy," scheduled to open Thursday at Dudley House.
Whitlock said the size of the stage for "Tommy" exceeds limits he and the company set in writing on March 6.
He added that the stage reduces the size of the dining hall by 40 per cent or more.
Dudley House students began Sunday afternoon to dismantle the stage which the "Tommy" crew built on Saturday, Scott Van Duyne '79, a member of Dudley House, said yesterday.
The company can reapply for use of the Dudley House dining hall, find a new location, or cancel the production altogether.
Whitlock said the show could reapply in time for the scheduled opening night of April 26.
Steven J. Drury '77, director of "Tommy," said yesterday he and Whitlock agreed the stage should not exceed the size of the stage for "The Misanthrope"--produced at Dudley House earlier this year.
Drury said the "Tommy" stage is only two or three feet wider than the "Misanthrope" stage.
He added that he thought Whitlock handled the situation "unreasonably" because he cancelled the show and then said it could reapply for use of the hall.
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Powerball players in Iowa will gain another hour of playing time before the game's drawings on Wednesday and Saturday nights. The sales cutoff time in Powerball is being pushed back from 7:59 p.m. to 8:59 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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text: The Protector of the Universe wiki last edited by Satyrquaze on 12/18/14 07:21AM View full history OverviewThe station of Protector of the Universe was created shortly after the creation of the universe. Eon, the offspring of Eternity was charged with protecting the Celestial Axis, Time; nurturing the evolution of sentient life of the universe. To this end Eon saw the need for the universe to have a protector. He created the Quantum Bands, devices of nearly unmatched in power to act not only as tools for his protector but as symbols of the station. A Protector required the necessary attributes of Intelligence, Courage, and Resourcefulness to be a worthy of the Quantum Bands and Eon's universal protector. In many cases it is believed that Eon will appoint a Protector for a particular mission, not only to protect the universe, but to protect it (or a part of it) from a particular threat such as, Thanos or Maelstrom. Only one appointed protector should be operating at a time as appointed by Eon or her child, Epoch. For nearly as long as the universe has been in existance there has been a Protector.It's worth noting that there is a vague connection between the Protectors of the Universe and Cosmic Awareness. Eon being a time being and an abstract entity is sometimes known as the Keeper of Cosmic Awareness. As such Eon has been known to bestow Cosmic Awareness upon his Protectors, namely Mar-Vell and Wendell Vaughn. In the case of Mar-Vell the Awareness was even passed down to two of his children Genis-Vell and Phyla-Vell to some degree.Known ProtectorsOver the course of millenia, there have been presumably countless beings appointed by Eon to preotect the universe, but only a few are known to us.a Stygian (Glakandar the Stygian Starbender)a Archeopian (Ree)a Trill (Trantra)a Kree (Mar-Vell)two Humans (Wendell Vaughn and Greg Willis)a Shi'ar (Identity unknown)Space Phantoman Elan (Identity unknown)a Zen Whoberi (Andwella, species in question)a cosmically enchanced Xandarian (Firelord in an alternate future)a cosmically enchanced Zenn Lavian (The Keeper)The first Protector was known to be Glakandar the Stygian Starbender who operated early in the universe's history most of his history and the story of his life has not be revealed.Another early Protector was Ree of the Archeopians, a bird-like species that was among the first to have their homeworld consumed by Galactus. As such it is assumed that Ree was among the very first Protectors, it is unknown if he died in defense of his homeworld or not. Much of his life is unrevealed.A later Protector was Trantra of the Trill, who was the first non-humanoid Protector of the Universe. Much like the others, most of his life has been unrevealed.In recent times Eon appointed the Kree soldier Mar-Vell to defeat the star-killer Thanos. Though he never wore the Quantum Bands, he succeeded in defeating Thanos. He later died due to the ravages of diesease. Mar-Vell is perhaps the best known Protector of the Universe in recent times.Mar-Vell was succeeded by Wendell Vaughn, an earthman who had donned the Quantum Bands years before. Calling himself Marvel Boy, then Marvel-Man, then finally Quasar and acting as security chief at Project PEGASUS. He was charged with protecting Eon himself from the Cosmic Assassin, Quasar failed in this; being forced to kill Eon himself in order to protect the secret of Cosmic Awareness, but he did plunge the Cosmic Assassin in to a black hole destroying him and literally saving the universe. Quasar was later slain by Annihilus.The Quantum Bands were later taken from Annihilus by Phyla-Vell (daughter of Mar-Vell) though she had never been an appointed Protector.After Eon's death his station was taken up by its offspring Epoch and after Vaughn's death appointed Greg Willis and augmented his power to protect her from Galactus. After successfully defending Epoch against Galactus, Willis declined to formally take the station of Protector of the Universe.As of the Annihilation War, there has not been an active Protector of the Universe with the death of the Wendell Vaughn, although Greg Willis briefly accepted the role after being appointed by Epoch and for a time after Annihilation Phyla-Vell considered herself the unofficial Protector with her wielding the Quantum Bands, perhaps she was simply ignorant of Epoch's role in appointing the Protector of the Universe. Quasar is still considered the Protector of the Universe with his recent resurrection according to Phyla-Vell and Nova Prime, Richard Rider. Whether or not this is truly the case, only time will tell.Kree soldier Noh-Varr was appointed "Protector of the Universe" by the Kree Supreme Intelligence, obviously a case of confused continuity.


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Lots of people have actually probably seen these waste receptacles sitting in front of houses that are going through a remodelling. They look nearly like box vehicles and not such as the typical Dumpsters that rest behind dining establishments and in alleys. They are for rubbish; rubbish being waste material and not food waste. Rubbish is kept in a separate part of a land fill because of its rate of decay.
A Dumpster rental company will bring the container to your residence and commonly sit it by the curb or in your garage. You load it will junk material and rubbish, and when you have either used all the space in the container or you have no more waste to get rid of, merely call the dumpster rental business, and they will come and carry it away.
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1) Tennant didn't know that he was going to get killed by radiation when he was worrying earlier in the story.
2) Davison setting the TARDIS going echoes Hartnell doing the same first time round (which, originally, was because the TARDIS, rather than travelling in time, was going to reverse time within its interior, de-ageing the Doctor... but that idea got tweaked into something a bit more mystical by the time it was shot. But nevertheless, the intent in Caves of Androzani was definitely to echo the Tenth Planet change: until it became obvious that there wasn't enough studio time left, director Graeme Harper was planning to reproduce the 'throbbing' console room lighting from the original change).
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The second film in Lucio Fulci's Gates of Hell trilogy, THE BEYOND was originally released in America under the name SEVEN DOORS OF DEATH. With its violence trimmed down, this neutered version of THE BEYOND was the only BEYOND most American horror fans were familiar with until, in 1998, Grindhouse Releasing teamed with Quentin Tarantino's Rolling Thunder Production Company to re-master and re-release the original, uncut version of the film. It is this version of the film we will be screening this February.
Set in Louisiana, THE BEYOND begins with the brutal murder of a suspected warlock – an act that paves the way for a gate to hell to open under the Seven Doors Hotel. Decades pass and a woman from New York inherits the hotel – planning to reopen it. The activity around the hotel triggers the dormant hellgate – inviting visitations from the damned and a whole heaping of bloody murder and tarantula attacks. Fulci is at his finest with this traumatizing, gore-filled shockfest. From melting bodies to ever-stoic zombie to canine mauling, THE BEYOND is full of a thousand ways for you to lose your lunch.


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10:30 a.m. - noon
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This lively four-part survey of post-1945 art, led by art historian Beth Dungan, provides an introduction to and context for Eva Hesse. Lectures take place on February 7, 9, 23, and 28.
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A recent Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decision considered whether a third party administrator of a self-funded medical plan was a fiduciary under ERISA. Under ERISA, fiduciaries owe strict duties of loyalty and prudence to plan participants and beneficiaries and can be personally liable for losses if they are not. Many third party administrators of medical plans take the position that they operate without discretion and therefore are not fiduciaries.
The Guyan International v. Pritchard Mining Company decision considered a third party administrator that was contractually obligated to use the funds to pay medical claims but instead used the funds for its own purposes, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of claims to go unpaid. It comingled those funds and used the funds for its own purposes, clearly a violation of its contract with the employer. The third party administrator claimed that it was not a fiduciary because it was not permitted to exercise discretionary authority or discretionary control over the management of the plan and did not exercise authority or control over the plan's assets, as would be required under ERISA's definition of fiduciary.
Because the third party administrator in fact took funds and used them for its own purposes, the court had no trouble concluding that the TPA had exercised control over the assets of a plan. The court noted that the TPA had authority to write checks on the plan's accounts and had control over where the plan's assets were deposited and when and how they were disbursed. The TPA exercised "practical control" despite the fact that its conduct was in derogation of its contracted authority. Therefore, the third party administrator was a fiduciary and liable for the misused contributions. The court distinguished mere possession or custody of assets, such as that of a bank that merely holds deposits, from actual control and use of plan funds by an entity for its own purposes.
Third party administrators who exercise control over the manner in which plan assets can be paid should take steps to insure that they meet their obligations under ERISA to use plan assets only for proper plan purposes.
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Friday, October 9, 2009
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Not too long ago, Brookwood was the measuring stick for an up-and-coming Grayson program.The rival Broncos had a firm grasp on the Region 8-AAAAA title, while the Rams were building up to that point. All that changed last season, when Grayson got its first-ever win over Brookwood and later added its first 8-AAAAA championship and 10-0 regular season. Meanwhile perennial power Brookwood stumbled to a 6-5 season. The Broncos didn't start great again this season and enter tonight's matchup with the Rams sporting a 3-2 record. Rival Grayson is 6-0 and ranked No. 1 in Class AAAAA. In that short span of time, Grayson became the state powerhouse. Now Brookwood is the team looking for an upset. "We're playing better and we're making progress," Brookwood head coach Mark Crews said. "Our kids are getting more confident. Our kids were green as gourds on defense when we started. ... If we can hang in there with Grayson on defense, we've got a chance. "Grayson's doing some of the things us and Parkview had done for years. They're efficient on offense, but they're dang good on defense." That combination helped the Rams break through last season against Brookwood, though that victory wasn't easy. They won 10-7 in a defensive battle. But most of the games in the rivalry, aside from the 2005 season when the Broncos were state finalists, have been that way. They've all been close even in Grayson's early stages, with two meetings going to overtime. Last year's game was a nail-biter, but also a giant boost for the Rams. "Once you get over that hump of beating somebody, when you've been on the cusp of it, it gives your kids confidence," Grayson head coach Mickey Conn said. "They feel good about themselves. But it's still going to be a tough game every year against Brookwood." Conn doesn't think tonight will be much different. Brookwood started 0-2, but has since won three straight over Shiloh, Berkmar and Meadowcreek, all lower-tier teams in the region. The Broncos are 3-0 in the region and stand as the only other unbeaten in Grayson's (4-0 in the region) path. "Brookwood looks good," Conn said. "They look good on film. They've got some players out there, some players that they haven't had every week. They've got all the pieces in place and they've gotten better every week." Grayson looks to be the short-handed team tonight. Starting tight end Nick Benzor tore the ACL in his knee and will be out. Conn said he hopes to delay surgery and finish out the season in a knee brace. A win tonight would give Grayson a fairly smooth path to the region championship. The Rams have already dispatched of the region's other top playoff contenders (Dacula, South Gwinnett, Parkview and Shiloh), leaving three teams that entered this week winless - Berkmar, Meadowcreek and Central Gwinnett - in the final three games. "This is a big hurdle," Conn said of Brookwood. "This is it. We've got to lay it all on the line this week." While Grayson's schedule was top-heavy, Brookwood's slate is just the opposite, with Dacula, South and Parkview in the final three weeks. Grayson head football coach Mickey Conn has been named the Touchdown Club of Atlanta's coach of the week. Conn's Rams are ranked No. 1 in Class AAAAA and undefeated going into tonight's game at Brookwood. He will be honored at the club's weekly meeting Monday at the Fox Sports Grill at Atlantic Station. Duke head coach David Cutcliffe is the featured speaker. Jackson is the club's team of the week, while its back of the week is McEachern's Rajaan Bennett and its lineman of the week is Westminster's Andrew Bridges. - From staff reports SideBar: Grayson at Brookwood Grayson Rams (8-AAAAA) Coach: Mickey Conn Record: 6-0, 4-0 region Last week: Beat Shiloh 34-0 Brookwood Broncos (8-AAAAA) Coach: Mark Crews Record: 3-2, 3-0 region Last week: Beat Meadowcreek 64-15 When: Today, 7:30 p.m. Last meeting: Grayson won 10-7 last year Directions to Brookwood High School: From I-85, go east on Pleasant Hill Road and merge onto Ronald Reagan Parkway. Proceed to the Five Forks-Trickum Road exit. Turn right and take the next left on Dogwood Road. School is on the right. Series history: 2008: Grayson 10, Brookwood 7 2007: Brookwood 24, Grayson 7 2006: Brookwood 13, Grayson 7 (2OT) 2005: Brookwood 37, Grayson 13 2004: Brookwood 13, Grayson 7 (OT)
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Under the leadership of Lisa Lemza (chair), Tom Carroll and Josh Hall, Grace church started in early 2010 the Third Day Initiative or the Greening of Grace, which is physically transforming the gardens and grounds of the church. To learn more about this initiative, please review this comprehensive presentation. In addition to countless hours in maintenance, repair and upkeep, the Grace Gardens have been enhanced this year with a new Welcome Garden, irrigation systems, and a flourishing vegetable patch in the beds of the upper parking lot. Grace has been recognized in 2010 as a Wildlife Preserve.
Grace Community Garden
Grace will go forward building a raised-bed, community garden on the 'old soccer field;' diagrams on the garden bulletin board and a drawing below will give details. We will build them this spring as volunteers, contributions, and labor allow and open them to our neighborhood to plant and maintain. Ultimately we want to build a picnic pavilion on the north (church) end of the lot to function as the church's front porch and as an outdoor teaching and meeting space. This concept will be presented in detail on Sunday, 13 March at the Parish Forum. 'Build the beds' work days will be Saturday, 26 March and Saturday, 2 April, 11:00 am until ? Rain days 27 March and 3 April, 2:00 pm). We will have a generator and overhead cover: we need builders and power tools. Date changes are possible in this chancy season. We will certainly publicize them as quickly as we can.
Contributions are needed to pay for signage, irrigation, and compost bins. The garden will consist of twelve each 4' x 12' beds estimated to cost $300 apiece, and eight each 4' x 6' foot garden beds at $250 each. We are test-building beds on 20 Feb. to validate these prices. We have applied for grant support also. Sponsoring a whole or half bed will be noted with a dedication plaque, to whomever the donor wishes. So far we have 6 large beds donated.


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Early Music in Columbus is pleased to present its 2015-2016 Event Calendar, featuring some new faces and old favorites in celebration of 36 years of early music in Columbus. Enjoy the finest arrangements and performers in beautiful venues throughout our city.
Wayward Sisters
Enjoy the music of Baroque composers Vivaldi, Handel, Purcell and more when the Wayward Sisters and guest soprano Kathryn Mueller perform on October 25 at 3:30 PM on the campus of Capital University in historic Mees Hall.read more
Twelfth Night with The Early Interval
Enjoy a Central Ohio Early Music tradition when The Early Interval presents a "Twelfth Night Celebration: Cakes and Ale" for two performances on Saturday, January 9 and Sunday, January 10 in the beautiful First Congregational Church in downtown Columbus.read more
The Rose Ensemble
Explore the life and times of St. Francis of Assisi through music when the Rose Ensemble presents "Il Poverello" on Friday, February 5 at 8:00 PM in the downtown splendor of the First Congregational Church.read more
Paul O'Dette
Join American lutenist, conductor, and musicologist Paul O'Dette on the campus of Otterbein University on Friday, March 11 as he presents French, Italian and English compositions and reveals the "Secret of the Muse."read more
The Early Interval
The Early Interval closes our season with "Secrets and Mirrors: Music of Ferrara and Mantua" on Friday, April 8 at 8:00 PM in Mees Auditorium on the campus of Capital University.read more
Our season began with this stunning performance on October 4. Atalante's "Lamentarium" featured staged music of Monteverdi, Rossi, Marrazzoli and Mazzocchi.read more


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This species list identifies those bird species that can be expected in Indiana. The order of this list follows the AOU Checklist of North American Birds, 7th Edition. The Woodpeckers Gallery contains seven species that can be expected in Indiana. The seven species are: Red-headed Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Pileated Woodpecker. All seven species have been photographed.
Red Bellied Woodpecker, Backyard, Terre Haute, Indiana, February 23, 2004.
Hairy Woodpecker, Mary Grey Bird Sanctuary, Fayette County, Indiana, February 22, 2007.
Red Headed Woodpecker, Hawthorne Park JI Case Wetland, Terre Haute, Indiana, February 29, 2004.
Immature Redheaded Woodpecker. Tippecanoe River State Park north of Winamac, Indiana, Sept 2004.
Pileated Woodpecker, CR 250 South, Putnam County, Indiana, April 28, 2006.
Ivory-Billed Woodpecker mount, Miami County, Indiana Museum, 51 North Broadway, Peru, Indiana, February 20, 2007.
Northern Flicker at nest, Photographed along the river levee on the Rothrock property, Vigo County, Indiana, Big May Day Bird Count, May 12, 2012. Flicker nest was in the same tree and only 10 feet below red-headed woodpecker nest hole.
Red-headed Woodpecker at nest, Photographed along the river levee on the Rothrock property, Vigo County, Indiana, Big May Day Bird Count, May 12, 2012. Red-headed Woodpecker nest was in same tree and only 10 feet above northern flicker nest hole.


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The study of vicriviroc as an entry inhibitor HIV medicine was discontinued in 2010. The company developing the drug announced that this decision was based on data from one Phase II trial in treatment-naive adults and two Phase III trials in treatment-experienced adults. In these trials, vicriviroc failed to show improved efficacy over currently approved HIV medicines already in use.3-5
An investigational drug is one that is under study and is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for sale in the United States. Medical research studies are conducted to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug. These research studies are also called clinical trials. Once an investigational drug has been proven safe and effective in clinical trials, FDA may approve the drug for sale in the United States.
Vicriviroc is an investigational drug that was studied for the treatment of HIV infection.
Vicriviroc belongs to a class (group) of HIV drugs called entry and fusion inhibitors.2 Entry and fusion inhibitors block HIV from getting into and infecting certain cells of the immune system. This prevents HIV from multiplying and can reduce the amount of HIV in the body.
Vicriviroc works by attaching to one of two proteins on the surface of the immune cells. These proteins are called the CCR5 and CXCR4 co-receptors. Vicriviroc attaches to the CCR5 co-receptor. When vicriviroc attaches to the CCR5 co-receptor, certain strains of HIV—called R5-tropic virus—cannot attach to, enter, or infect the cell.6
Vicriviroc requires boosting with the FDA-approved HIV medicine ritonavir (brand name: Norvir). (Boosting involves the use of a second drug to increase the effectiveness of the main [first] drug.)7
Clinical trials are conducted in "phases." Each phase has a different purpose and helps researchers answer different questions.8
In most cases, an investigational drug must be proven safe and effective in a Phase III clinical trial to be considered for approval by FDA for sale in the United States. Some drugs go through FDA's accelerated approval process and are approved before a Phase III clinical trial is complete. After a drug is approved by FDA and made available to the public, researchers track its safety in Phase IV trials to seek more information about the drug's risks, benefits, and optimal use.8
Vicriviroc has been studied in Phase III clinical trials.2
The development of vicriviroc for the treatment of HIV infection was discontinued in July 2010.3
In two Phase III studies (known as the VICTOR-E3 and VICTOR-E4 studies), vicriviroc taken once daily was compared with placebo (a placebo is an inactive drug that is identical in appearance to the active drug being studied) in HIV-infected adults with R5-tropic HIV (virus that uses CCR5 as a co-receptor). The participants had taken HIV medicines previously (treatment-experienced). All study participants also received an optimized background regimen containing at least two fully active drugs. (An optimized background regimen is a combination of drugs, chosen on the basis of a person's resistance test results and treatment history, that are not being studied as the investigational drug[s] in the clinical trial, but are given to help control a participant's HIV infection.)4,9
In a combined analysis of VICTOR-E3 and VICTOR-E4, vicriviroc plus optimized background therapy did not work any better than placebo plus optimized background therapy. The majority of study participants were receiving at least three active drugs as part of their optimized background regimens. In an analysis of study participants receiving two or fewer active drugs in their background regimens, vicriviroc proved to be more effective than placebo. In terms of safety, vicriviroc was comparable to placebo.4,9
In a Phase II study, vicriviroc taken once daily was compared with the FDA-approved combination drug emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (brand name: Truvada) in adults infected with R5-tropic HIV. The participants had never taken HIV medicines before entering the study (treatment-naive). All study participants also received a background regimen containing the FDA-approved protease inhibitors atazanavir (brand name: Reyataz) and ritonavir (brand name: Norvir).5 (A background regimen is a combination of drugs that are not being studied as the investigational drug[s] in the clinical trial, but are being given to help control a participant's HIV infection.)
In this study, the vicriviroc regimen had similar anti-HIV activity as the Truvada regimen. Anti-HIV activity was measured as a drop in viral load (the amount of HIV in a blood sample) from the time of study entry to Week 48. However, in terms of efficacy, vicriviroc did not appear to work as well as Truvada. Efficacy was measured as the proportion of participants in each treatment group that had a viral load fewer than 50 copies/mL at Week 48. In terms of safety, more participants in the vicriviroc group discontinued the study because of side effects than in the Truvada group.5
In the Phase III studies discussed under the previous question, side effects were similar in both the vicriviroc and placebo groups. The vicriviroc group had a greater percentage of participants stopping the study because of side effects than the placebo group did.4,9
In the Phase II study discussed under the previous question, no common adverse events were seen in the vicriviroc group. More vicriviroc than Truvada participants discontinued the study because of side effects.5
If testing of vicriviroc begins again, additional information on possible side effects will be gathered.
More information about vicriviroc-related research studies is available from the AIDSinfo database ofClinicalTrials.gov study summaries. Click on the title of any trial in the list to see theClinicalTrials.gov trial summary and more information about the study.
Participating in a clinical trial can provide benefits. For example, a volunteer participant can benefit from new research treatments before they are widely available. Participants also receive regular and careful medical attention from a research team that includes doctors and other health professionals. However, clinical trials may also involve risks of varying degrees, such as unpleasant, serious, or even life-threatening side effects from the treatment being studied.8
Your health care provider can help you decide whether participating in a clinical trial is right for you. For more information, visit NIH Clinical Research Trials and You.
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The mother of Rachael Martin, facing charges arising out of the death of her 15-month-old daughter, Millie Martin, has described having "no reason to disbelieve her".
Margaret Graham was giving evidence at the Dungannon Crown Court trial of her 27-year-old daughter, Rachael, and her 33-year-old former lover, Barry McCarney.
Martin, of Main Street, Kesh, is accused of wilfully neglecting and allowing the death of Millie, while McCarney, of Woodview Crescent, Trillick, denies murdering and sexually and physically abusing her.
When Mrs. Graham voiced her support for her daughter, prosecution QC Ciaran Murphy told her she should confine her answers to the evidence and refrain from commenting.
Still later the grandmother agreed with McCarney's defence QC Elis McDermott, that she told police that when she saw a bump on Millie's head she thought the toddler may have fallen downstairs and that her daughter had hidden the fact in case she got "cross".
But Mrs. Graham said that while her daughter would have confessed to her "eventually", she would not have told her initially, as she would given off to her daughter by telling her: "Why did you let that happen?"
Mrs. Graham began her evidence by detailing bruising and bumps she allegedly found on her granddaughter in the months leading up to her death on December 11, 2009.
However, the grandmother told the jury of nine men and three women that she did not have any concerns, because Millie, like her mother and other toddlers, was a clumsy child.
As far back as late October 2009, Mrs. Graham said she'd found a "quite nasty looking ...yellowish -blue bruise" to Millie's right ear, and that her daughter told her that the child had "fallen .... on to the leg of the table at home".
She said that in "the last few weeks" of her granddaughter's life, she had also noticed "finger-tip bruising to her right chest ... yellowish type bruising", but while her daughter had no explanation, she said she had "saw it herself ... but there is nothing unusual for a toddler to have bruises" although she "didn't know what it was".
Mrs. Graham said that while Millie stayed with them at the end of November, Rachael's birthday week-end, she had noticed a bump to the child's head and that her daughter told her "she didn't know how this was happening, but Barry said she must have hit her head off the cot".
"I said she is bound to have cried ... she would have cried with a bump like that," said Mrs. Graham, adding that while her daughter didn't say anything about that "I had no reason to disbelieve her".
Mrs. Graham said the bump never actually went away "so obviously it was hit again and came back up again". On this occasion she said her daughter told her that she had "moved the cot into the middle of the room so that it could not happen again ...... before that the cot had been up against the wall".
On another occasion, Martin had allegedly phoned her mother to tell her about Barry McCarney calling her to Millie's room because she was "blue around her mouth in the cot".
Mrs. Graham said when her daughter went to the child she noticed what "looked like a bump on her head ... and Barry's reply to that was ...Oh 'F' I didn't even see that".
During the week-end stay-over, Mrs. Graham said she also noticed Millie was "a lighter sleeper ... easily wakened", but that unlike before, when Millie did wake she "made no effort to get up from under her quilt" and just lay on her back in her cot.
Once in the kitchen the child had taken a tumble and although she had only "fallen down on her bottom... she cried sore, she cried sore ... I thought she was crying a lot for all she had done ...she had fallen down on her bottom ... it wasn't a big fall or anything".
She also noticed that her granddaughter appeared to be partly off her food, and that Rachael explained that Millie was sometimes a fussy eater, but that, "Barry only had to appear and stand behind me and Millie would eat her dinner".
In the week leading to Millie's death, Mrs. Graham said she was changing her nappy and noticed "a mark or a bruise or something yellowie in her private area", and had broached the matter with her daughter.
Martin allegedly told her that "she had no reason for it....she thought she had fallen or something".
Later while being cross-examined by Ms McDermott, Mrs. Graham said she "wasn't concerned myself about it ... Millie wasn't crying or doing anything to lead me to believe something was wrong".
She also claimed that a child of Millie's age "gets knocks all the time especially a clumsy child".
On the Tuesday of that week, Mrs. Graham said she also noticed that while the child "didn't make a cry" when she was lifted up, she did wince up her face.
When she mentioned this to her daughter, she too said she'd "noticed that myself". However, Mrs. Graham added, that her daughter "like myself thought that she had fallen over as a clumsy wee girl".
On the morning before she was rushed to hospital, Mrs. Graham said she was told Millie was "not too well .... she must have a dose of the flu .... that Barry had come home from work and that it must be the same thing as he had".
Martin also told her mother that Millie "would probably pick up through the day", but that when she saw the child "she was extremely drowsy and not well ... one eye in particular was almost closed ... very heavy looking .... it looked as if the child had a terrible, terrible dose".
Her daughter also allegedly told her that "Barry wanted to keep Millie, but I didn't let him".
Mrs. Graham, said that Millie looked "just so ill and pitiful looking".
Around 8.40 that evening, Mrs. Graham said she was out shopping when she got a call from Barry McCarney telling her "come quickly, Rachael wants you up at the hospital ... Millie's not well, or words to that effect". Her daughter then came on the phone pleaded: "please come up .. or words to that effect".
At the hospital Barry McCarney told her that he had gone to check on Millie .. "that he saw her taking a breath, then she wasn't breathing .... she was in her cot ..... he said he took her out and tried mouth to mouth, and I think he said something about putting her down on the floor and then he just took her to the hospital".
She added later that at one stage he disappeared for about 15 minutes, but returned with two of Millie's soft toys.
Earlier yesterday, Dr. David Mitchell, who treated Millie for a burn to her right finger claimed the child's mother said she had burnt it on a hot-plate in the kitchen.
However, when asked directly by trial judge, Mr. Justice Stephens, Dr. David Mitchell, admitted he had no "actual note" of this.
The court has already heard that Martin told others, including doctors, Millie had burnt her finger on a candle.
And later when told by Martin's defence QC John McCrudden that Martin had "no recollection" of making such a remark, Dr. Mitchell replied: "There is no mention, record on these notes (hospital notes) of the mechanism of this injury."
The trial continues.


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Koichi Niihara Niihara is president of Nagaoka University of Technology in Nagaoka, Japan, a post he has held since September 2009. Prior to this, he served for five years as a professor and academic leader of NUT. From 1989 to 2005 he was a professor at the Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research at Osaka University, Japan, and was awarded the title of emeritus professor in 2005. He has also been a visiting professor at Virginia Tech and a professor in the Physics Department of the National Defense Academy, Japan.
Niihara has conducted innovative research in many ceramic materials fields, including the fabrication of extremely strong and tough materials. He invented new evaluation techniques to gauge fracture toughness of ceramics, and his 'Niihara's Equation,' has gained common recognition among ceramic researchers worldwide.
Niihara also pioneered the "nanocomposite" concept, championing the idea that incorporation of nanoparticles in a matrix could improve the mechanical/physical properties of ceramic and other materials. More recently, Niihara has been a leading proponent for multifunctional materials, including ones for use in sensory-type applications.
Niihara has been described by his colleagues as "one of the most creative, productive and visionary ceramists in the world." He has published more than 1000 papers in scientific journals and holds more than 140 patents.
He is a Fellow of The American Ceramic Society and is a past president of the International Congress on Ceramics. He is also a member of the European Academy of Sciences and an Academician Member of the World Academy of Ceramics.
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This issue focuses on the commercial sexualization of children with a book review of Diane Levin's and Jean Kilbourne's new book, So Sexy So Soon. The issue also lists helpful websites you may want to check out. Diane will be in Seattle speaking Feb. 3 and 4 (see details below), so I hope you can catch one of her presentations. You will be informed and inspired to take action on one of the most critical issues of our times.
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Book Review: So Sexy So Soon
by Gloria DeGaetano
So Sexy So Soon: The New Sexualized Childhood and What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Kids
Angeles Arrien (author of The Four-Fold Way) once said, "When we lose touch with our inner wisdom, we abnormalize the normal and normalize the abnormal." What was considered crazy, disgusting, or taboo yesterday could become status quo, even necessary, tomorrow—if we aren't paying close attention to our own internal guidance system. But that's not so easy to do anymore. Today's commercialized culture pushes limits for market share and bombards with mass-delivered influential, often aberrant messages—making it increasingly difficult for moms and dads to function from their "wise selves."
An extremely disturbing trend is the counterfeit culture's sexualization of children. From early childhood through adolescence, today's kids are bombarded with negative gender images and skewed messages about sexuality. Twenty years ago, for instance, when I was raising my children, it would have been unheard of, even unspeakable, for manufacturers to market thongs for seven-year-old girls. Yet today, crazy as it is, that's what's happening. So Sexy So Soon provides many other equally distressing examples of how our innocents are now just cogs in the "sex sells" marketing wheel. The impact is profound. So Sexy So Soon demonstrates the critical urgency of the issue and beautifully articulates what can be done about it by parents and by all of us working together to stop this insidious form of child abuse. (The authors remind us that the thong is the stripper's clothing of choice, in case we have forgotten.)
Diane Levin (www.dianeelevin.com) is Professor of Education at Wheelock College and has been involved in training early childhood professionals for more than twenty-five years. She has worked extensively in the field of media-related issues; as an internationally recognized expert on the effects of violence, media, and commercial culture on children, she speaks often on these subjects. She is the author or co-author of seven books including Remote Control Childhood? and The War Play Dilemma. Jean Kilbourne (www.jeankilbourne.com), a Senior Scholar at the Wellesley Centers for Women is internationally recognized for her pioneering work on the image of women in advertising. A popular lecturer, The New York Times Magazine named her one of the three most popular speakers on college campuses. She has produced award-winning films, including the Killing Us Softly series, and is the author of Can't Buy My Love: How Advertising Changes the Way We Think and Feel.
Either one of these remarkable women could have alone written So Sexy So Soon. I'm glad they decided to team up, instead.
Useful Web Sites
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An Important Resource
The American Psychological Association Task Force, Report of the APA Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls (PDF), Washington, DC, American Psychological Association, 2007. This report contains a summary of over 50 research studies on the subject, along with media literacy resources for empowering girls. You can also go here for media literacy resources.
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By Virginia Sole-Smith, Planet Green
I decided that Step One of my Plastic Detox Program would be to find out what I have. It's both worse and a bit better than I thought.
The bad news: Virtually every product in my bathroom (save the hand soap and one moisturizer in glass bottles — and even they come with plastic tops, but let's not split hairs, okay?) is in a plastic bottle or tube. And I have a LOT of products.
The good news: A lot of these plastic containers are made from the safer types of plastic.
(Not sure what type of plastic you're dealing with? Flip the item over and check the number in the little recycling symbol on the bottom. Then read on.)
Here's the breakdown in my bathroom:
#1 Plastic
What Is It? PETE. Polyethylene terephthalate ethylene, used for soft drink, juice, water, detergent, cleaner and peanut butter containers
What's Wrong With It? #1 plastics are designed to be disposable, meaning they create more waste. If you try to reuse them, they can break down on you. The good news is, they are usually recyclable.
Where Is It? Facewash, eye makeup remover, and body scrub.
Goal: Recycle these when they're used up and look for reusable containers when I replace them.
#2 Plastic
What Is It? HDPE: High density polyethylene, used in opaque plastic milk and water jugs, bleach, detergent and shampoo bottles, and some plastic bags.
What's Wrong With it? Not so much in terms of health — this is one of the "safe" plastics (along with #1, #4 and #5). But it's still made from petroleum products and ends up in landfills, so like all plastic, is not ideal from an environmental standpoint.
Where Is It? Facewash (yes I use two different kinds), shower gel, shampoo, several kinds of hair gel and hairspray.
Goal: Look for more sustainable options as I use up these items (can I find them sold in glass containers? Can I make them myself?) and try to pare down the number of products I'm using to reduce waste. But if I do buy a plastic bathroom item, it should be #1, 2, 4, or 5.
Next: #3, 5 and 7 plastics


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Take advantage of the great weather and organize a cookout party. Stock your online cart with backyard party supplies today!
Ideas for Backyard Party Supplies
- Provide shade for your cookout party guests with the Tiki Umbrella Cover.
- Serve cookout party snacks at the tiki bar.
Cookout Party Ideas
- Invite guests with custom party invitations.
- Fill 5" latex balloons with water for tossing games. Give backyard party favors at the end of your cookout party.
- Kids will rave about your party when you set up a relay egg game for backyard fun!
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The neighborhood kids ring your doorbell--you're ready for them this year! You bought Shindigz backyard party supplies before school ended. Plan ahead for spontaneous backyard fun!
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Mike Wazowski, foreground, and Sulley in a scene from 'Monsters University.'
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"At Any Price": A farm family's business is threatened by an unexpected crisis that tests the relationship between a father and his rebellious son. With Dennis Quaid and Zac Efron. Rated R for sexual content, a graphic image and language.
"The Bling Ring": A group of fame-obsessed teens uses the Internet to track celebrities' whereabouts in order to rob their homes. With Emma Watson and Gavin Rossdale. Directed by Sofia Coppola and inspired by true events. Rated R for teen drug and alcohol use, language and sexual references. Midnight screenings tonight.
"Monsters University": Prequel to 2001's "Monsters, Inc." explores the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University, a time when they weren't necessarily the best of friends. John Goodman and Billy Crystal top a strong voice cast. Directed by Clawson native Dan Scanlon. Rated G. Screenings tonight.
"Much Ado About Nothing": Director Joss Whedon's modern adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy was filmed at his home over the course of one month. The cast includes Clark Gregg, Sean Maher, Jillian Morgese, Amy Acker and Nathan Fillion. Rated PG-13 for sexuality and drug use.
"Rushlights": Delinquent teen lovers from L.A. travel to a small Texas town to falsely claim a dead friend's inheritance, but get caught up in a nightmare world of greed and betrayal. With Josh Henderson, Haley Webb, Beau Bridges and Aidan Quinn. Rated R for violence, language, sexuality and drug use.
"World War Z": A UN employee (Brad Pitt) travels the globe in a race against time to stop a pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatening to decimate humanity. Directed by Marc Forster ("Finding Neverland," "Monster's Ball"). Rated PG-13 for zombie sequences, violence and disturbing images. Screenings tonight.


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Whatever 2013 brings, there's little doubt social networking will continue to grow on a global scale.
More of the world is tweeting, chatting, and sharing – and Facebook and Twitter are more multilingual than ever before.
While it's never been easier to reach a massive number of people around the world, it's also easy to end up with a (very public) red face! As the new year starts, we take a look at some big names who really should have thought before clicking that "tweet" button.
And if you've been slow to get started with social media, you can take heart from the fact you avoided some pretty big fails…
1. Not lovin' it – Getting their hashtag trending was the aim – but this wasn't quite what McDonalds had intended. When they started using #McDStories, they expected fans to share good news and anecdotes about their favourite fast food restaurant. Instead, users highjacked the hashtag to vent their anger and frustration about bad service or poor quality food.
2. A PR storm – Making light of an emergency isn't the best way to win fans, as American Apparel, Gap and Urban Outfitters discovered. Perhaps they hadn't realised the seriousness of Hurricane Sandy, which hit the US East Coast in October. All three apologised for tweets using the storm as a marketing opportunity.
3. A scheduled blunder – Not reading the news can land social media marketers in hot water. A tweet from the National Rifle Association ("Good morning, shooters. Weekend plans? Happy Friday!") was slammed as insensitive following the tragic shooting in Aurora, Colorado. Celeb Boutique also apologised after failing to check the reason "Aurora" was trending, and tying it into their fashion collections.
4. When sharing isn't caring – Knowing what NOT to share is an underrated skill. The CFO of women's clothing retailer Francesca should have thought twice before posting a cheerful tweet about "Good numbers=happy board". Pre-empting the official announcement ended up costing him his job.
5. Hashtag headaches – Waitrose was another brand who found out how easy it can be to lose control of hashtags. Their invitation to fans to post why they loved the store under #WaitroseReasons was hijacked by people making fun of its "posh" reputation. We think they wanted rave reviews of their organic produce, not comments about avoiding poor people!
Here's to a happy, social – and blunder-free – 2013!
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Nintendo has confirmed that Pokemon X sold better than Pokemon Y in 2013. In the U.S. last year, Pokemon X sold 1.63 million copies, while Pokemon Y shifted 1.54 million units. Both games were released worldwide on October 12, 2013, and they are available in stores and on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS. It was recently revealed that Nintendo, Game Freak and Creatures Inc. have filed a new Pokemon-related trademark called "Poketouch."
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Pokemon X Review
The latest Pokemon adventure, Pokemon X and Y, features a number of firsts for the series. One of the biggest additions is fairy type Pokemon, with Xerneas filling the role of the legendary Pokemon in Pokemon X, and a couple other great additions to the Trainer's team, like Swirlix, rounding out the type. Their attributes help to balance out the other existing types, with their defense weaknesses being poison and steel, while they are immune to dragon and resistant to bug and dark. The new fairy types are a welcome addition to Pokemon X that add a distinct flare of majesty and fantasy to the kinds of Pokemon that can be collected, as some of the other types can frequently come across as mere animals.
Perhaps even more exciting than the new fairy type Pokemon is the introduction of Mega Evolutions. This is essentially an extra step of evolution that can be obtained through the acquisition of appropriate Mega Stones for certain types of Pokemon. Attempting to evolve a number of Pokemon to this stage is even more addicting than the task of collecting a wide variety of different Pokemon, as both the process of the evolution itself, as well as the resulting Pokemon, prove to be magical experiences and some of the most intriguing, satisfying visuals in the game.
And the graphics are another area where Pokemon X moves a step ahead of its predecessors, as the title is rendered in 3D polygons for the first time. Nowhere is this more apparent than when the Trainer is traversing Lumiose City, as the city's treasure trove of beautiful sites and landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, are all lovingly detailed, taking full advantage of the processing power of the 3DS. The near-disorienting scrolling effects in the city are almost reminiscent of old SNES titles like Super Mario Kart and Star Fox. In addition to the graphical content, a player's experience in Pokemon X can be almost endlessly customized, as the Trainer's entire appearance can be altered, and fun mini-games can be played like creating a commercial video featuring a Pokemon on the Trainer's team.
While the game does feature the most up-to-date graphics in the series, its extremely rare use of the 3DS console's 3D effect throughout the majority of the game was a significant disappointment. Many of the battles and a few other sequences are enhanced by Pokemon X's minimal employment of the 3D, however, much is lost in places like the corridors leading into Lumiose City, where an added 3D effect would make the already rich content of the visuals truly striking.
But making up for the lack of 3D is the game's music, which is altered in tandem with the action of the game in a way that perfectly captures the sometimes abrupt stylistic gameplay changes from RPG-style exploration to intense, eye-popping battle sequences. Speaking of the RPG elements, this is an area where Pokemon X's developers may have been able to take greater risks. While the emphasis in a Pokemon game is, of course, collecting the various Pokemon and engaging in some thrilling battles, and the badge collecting that allows for command of higher level Pokemon makes for a decent objective, the narrative in the game can at times feel tacked on.
But ultimately the thin narrative and lack of 3D amount to minor complaints in a game that more than lives up to the Pokemon brand. The new features and overall design of Pokemon X advance the series in ways that will sustain the interest of old and new players alike.
Game Freak Announces Sky Battles And Horde Encounters For Pokémon X And Pokémon Y
Game Freak has announced a new type of Pokémon battle debuting in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. Sky Battles will be featured in the upcoming games. Select Pokémon Trainers that players encounter will challenge them to battles that take place above ground. Players can only participate in Sky Battles if they have certain Pokémon in their party that can fly. According to Game Freak, the "Sky Battle is a visually stunning battle scenario and an exciting new addition to Pokémon video games."
Game Freak has also announced Horde Encounters, where the player wields only a single Pokémon while battling against multiple wild Pokémon that attack simultaneously. Game Freak says, "Players will need to ensure their Pokémon has moves that can attack multiple Pokémon at once or they may quickly find themselves on the losing end of the battle."
Watch the above trailer to witness the new type of battle and encounter. Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will launch worldwide on October 12th, exclusively for Nintendo 3DS.
Nintendo Reveals New Pokémon X And Pokémon Y Communication Feature, Gameplay Trailer
During Nintendo's Developer Roundtable at E3 on Tuesday, Game Freak Director Junichi Masuda revealed a new communication feature debuting in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. The Player Sear System or PSS allows players to connect, battle and trade with other players locally or globally. Also debuting in the upcoming games is the Pokémon-Amie, which is a new way for players to bond with their Pokémon and is demonstrated in the above trailer. Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will be released worldwide on October 12th, exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS. Read more information on the PSS below:
The PSS allows players to connect, battle, and trade with other players nearby and around the world. The PSS makes it easy to find other people playing Pokémon X or Pokémon Y near you or even on the other side of the world. When the new communication feature is on, the PSS alerts players when someone nearby is playing Pokémon X or Pokémon Y and gives you the option to battle or trade with them wirelessly. Players with a wireless Internet connection can also connect with Pokémon X and Pokémon Y players anywhere in the world via the PSS, making it easy to battle or trade with others close by or thousands of miles away.
Sylveon Is A "Fairy-Type" Pokémon?
An anonymous, supposedly 'genuine' source claims that the rumored "Fairy-type" is a new type of Pokémon that will be introduced in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. According to the source, the newly discovered Eevee evolution, Sylveon, is "Fairy-type," and is weak against Poison and Steel-type Pokémon, immune to Dragon-types, super-effective against Dragon, Dark and Fire-types. Below you can read more rumors on "Fairy-type" Pokémon, along with some unconfirmed details on Pokémon X and Pokémon Y.
- Fairy will be a new type. It is weak to Poison and Steel, immune to Dragon, super effective against Dragon, Dark, and Fighting, and Fire and Psychic-type Pokemon take half damage from it.
- Sylveon is Fairy-type. Some older Pokemon will be reclassified to Fairy, such as Mawile (Steel/Fairy).
- Mewtwo has two new formes, not just one. Both are activated via items.
- The professor's English name is Patrice.
- The Starter final evolutions are Fire/Psychic, Grass/Fighting, and Water/Dark.
- The first Gym is Bug, the second is Fairy, and the fourth is Fighting.
- A few attacks will be dual-typed.
- There will be a new type of battling style that Flying-type Pokemon and Pokemon with Levitate can participate in.
- You will be able to see a Pokemon's EVs at a certain in-game facility. You will be able to boost the EVs through mini-games. It will take about two hours to get one stat to max EVs.
Brand-New Pokémon Type Confirmed?
In a recently aired "Pokémon Smash" episode, participants were trying to figure out Eevee evolution Sylveon's type. During a segment in the episode, it was implied that Sylveon is strong against Ice-type Pokemon, and weak against Poison and Fighting types. If by now you're thinking it is a Steel-type, think again, as it was revealed that Sylveon lacks the Poison immunity of Steel types. Apparently, if all these implications are true, Sylveon is not a "Fairy-type," which, as of now, is a rumored Pokémon type.
Pokémon X And Pokémon Y To Introduce 'Fairy-Type' Pokémon?
There will be brand-new Pokémon in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. Among the new Pokémon are Eevee evolution Sylveon and Legendaries Xerneas, Yveltal and an unnamed form of Mewtwo. The Pokémon Company hasn't yet revealed which types they are, but, according to a rumor, both Sylveon and Xerneas will be 'Fairy-type.' Furthermore, Normal-type Pokémon Clefairy and Togetic are said to be 'Fairy-type' in the upcoming Nintendo 3DS games. What do you think of this rumor? Do want 'Fairy-type' Pokémon to be introduced? Let us know in the comments.