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ENGL 2122HThis is an archive of the Common Course Outlines prior to fall 2011. The current Common Course Outlines can be found at http://www.gpc.edu/programs/Common-Course-Outlines.
Credit Hours 3
Course Title British Literature II (Honors)
Prerequisite(s) ENGL 1102 with a "C or better or ENGL 1102H with a "C" or better and acceptance into the Honors Program.
Corequisite(s) None Specified
Catalog Description
This course is ENGL 2122 for Honors students.
Expected Educational Results
As a result of completing this course, the student will be able to:
Identify major themes in the literature of the Romantic, Victorian, Modern, and Post-Modern periods;
Know the major literary genres of the Romantic, Victorian, Modern, and Post-Modern periods;
Have the ability to apply the process of literary analysis to a literary work from the periods covered in the course.
General Education Outcomes
During the semester, students will read, discuss, and write about various authors, literary works, genres, and literary periods.
Tests will be assigned at the individual instructor's discretion.
Tests and a final exam prepared by individual instructors will be used to determine part of the course grade. Each test and the final will require but are not limited to essay responses to questions designed for the demonstration of skills in analysis or synthesis.
An in-depth study of some aspect of the course content will also be required of each student. Assignments to satisfy this requirement are suggested below:
a. a conventional research paper of 8-10 pages.
b. three papers of about three pages each, some of which are research based, involving the student in different aspects of the course content .
c. two five-page interpretative papers based on intensive study and examination of primary sources, and perhaps incorporating secondary sources.
d. an annotated bibliography on outside readings equivalent to the preceding paper assignments.
Course Content
The instructor will use selections from the periods covered by the course to acquaint the student with the following genres:
Assessment of Outcome Objectives
Tests, Homework, and Classroom Performance 30-50%
Writing Assignments 30-50%
Final Examination 20-30%
This course will be assessed every five years in the most appropriate semester for the individual campus. Every student in English 2122 will be required to complete a prepared course assessment instrument that is part objective and part essay.
The objective Personal Response Assessment Questionnaire will be administered just prior to or at the time of the final exam for purposes of assessing effective learning.
Each student will be required to write at least one in-class literary analysis essay to be duplicated for purposes of assessment of cognitive learning.
During the assessment semester, The Personal Response Assessment Questionnaires for the academic year and duplicate copies of the essays will be read and evaluated by the English 2122 Committee and the Honors English Course Committee, and the results will be forwarded to the Humanities Division.
The results of the assessment instrument will be read by the Honors English Course Committee and the English 2122 Assessment Committee. The student responses to the objective portion will be tabulated. The essay responses from randomly selected students will be read and evaluated by the committees. The results will be analyzed by the members of the committees, and the results will be reported to the Humanities Division. The data collected will be used to discuss any implications for change in English 2122H. Any suggestions regarding change will be forwarded to the Humanities Division Chairs.
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Situated in Corvera de Asturias, this hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Trasona Reservoir Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Oscar Niemeyer Cultural Centre and Plaza de Espana. Palacio de Camposagrado and Salinas Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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So what does this particular position entail? And is it only suitable for those who are expecting a baby? No it is not. There are men who do this, as well as many who are not even mothers who do it. But anyone who is in this position has a few advantages. The role advertised is that of an online agony aunt which entails you reading emails from clients and then putting pen to paper and writing back to them via email with your support, sympathy, understanding - no judgments - and telling them that you know what they should do. The idea being that they have paid for this advice and will follow it. Some of our clients write to us about motherhood and about being unsure about what to do about their children or their family so this would be an advantage to you. But the main reason for you considering this is that it is one of the few things I can think of that pays you well and at the same time gives you a chance to do something which is mentally stimulating rather than boring. Survey work can be very tedious and you can become quite frustrated with it because it pays so little too.
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Doctors and surgeons in the Mayo Clinic Transplant Center conduct paired kidney donations for selected people who need kidney transplants. The transplant programs at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota maintain shared lists among the three locations to identify donors who may be compatible with other recipients for a kidney transplant. If a compatible donor is found for a recipient at a different location, doctors can perform a paired donation.
For paired kidney donation, kidney donors and their recipients aren't compatible for a kidney transplant. However, the donor of each pair is compatible with the recipient of the other pair. If both donors and recipients are willing, your doctors may consider a paired donation. This program provides a way for people to receive a living donor kidney transplant instead of being on the deceased donor waiting list for several years.
You're evaluated to determine if you're compatible with another donor and ready for a transplant. Your donor then gives his or her kidney to the other recipient. The other recipient's donor gives his or her kidney to you. Paired kidney donation may include several pairs. In some cases, the kidney is removed from the donor at one Mayo Clinic site and flown to another site where the transplant takes place.
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Water Wigs: Split-Second Wigs Made For Bald Men With Exploding Water Balloons
This is a series titled 'Water Wigs' by photographer Tim Tadder and his cohorts. It features bald men with wigs made from water as a result of thrown water balloons popping on their heads. Neat, but I still want mine made out of chocolate milk.
We just finished shooting a new project we call Water Wigs. The concept is simple and it is another visual exploration of something new and totally different. We found a bunch of awesome bald men and hurled water balloons at their heads, to capture the explosion of water at various intervals. The result a new head of of water hair! We used a laser and sound trigger to capture the right moments for each subject to create just the head of hair that fit best with the face.
I actually got this tip several times and every time I read the headline as 'Water Wings' and was all, damn, Geekologie tipsters are being f***ing spazzy today -- water wings have been around foreeeeever. I used to splash around in the pool with those things on in like, 2010.
Hit the jump for several more worthwhile examples.
Thanks to Steve, allison, KTG, Marbles and Tony B, who have all worn wigs made out of spaghetti before and insist they've never felt sexier. I believe it.


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Georgetown offers a variety of retreats throughout the academic year.
Join a Georgetown tradition that has attracted more than 8,000 students over the past two decades! This overnight experience is designed as an "escape" from the Hilltop. For 27 hours, take the opportunity to meet new people, eat lots of good food, enjoy great music, and take a step back from the pressures of school.
ESCAPE is a non-denominational experience, open to students of all faith backgrounds and those who may not profess any particular faith. We are rooted in the Ignatian tradition of contemplation and care of the whole person, which animates the ESCAPE experience. ESCAPE's Ignatian spirit invites students to reflect on where they are coming from, what gives meaning to their lives, and where they want to go during their years at Georgetown and beyond.
reFRESHMENt is a Catholic retreat for first-year students. This fun weekend will bring you together with other students who want to explore their faith and have a great time while doing it! We understand the transition to college brings with it an invigorating sense of independence and a plethora of new issues and challenges. reFRESHMENt is designed specifically as an opportunity to explore this transition in a dynamic of faith and spirituality. The various forms of meditation, reflection and prayer used are meant to familiarize students with Ignatian spirituality and the Ignatian ideals on which Georgetown is founded, especially that of cura personalis or "care for the whole person." The retreat is also a fantastic occasion for students to meet new friends and form/strengthen a community bond by collectively navigating the issues surrounding this time of transition. reFRESHMENt helps students find their place among the Georgetown community.
Companions' Dinner happens where the students are – in their dorm rooms and houses, and will be built around their schedule and interests. The host (student) supplies the location, invites his or her friends, picks the time and picks the topic. The retreat team takes care of the rest: provides a great meal, facilitates conversation on the students chosen subject, allows quiet time for reflection and guides the group in a closing prayer.
Prayer in Daily Life is a weeklong on-campus individual retreat in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition. All undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, staff and faculty are welcome to participate, regardless of his or her faith tradition or retreat experience. Retreatants commit to a brief period of prayer each day in addition to meeting with a Chaplain or Jesuit for spiritual direction. The retreat opens and closes with refreshments at the Jesuit Residence and a time for individual and group prayer and reflection. This retreat is ideal for individuals seeking prayer and reflection amidst the business of daily life.
Agape (ah'-gah-pay) welcomes sophomores, juniors and seniors who have not previously made an Agape retreat at Georgetown. Based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the meaning of the greek word agape, the theme of this retreat is love – unconditional, unbounded and freely given to us by God.
We invite you to join us on this weekend retreat and explore yourself and the relationships in your life. You will gift yourself with space to grow, connect, and transform by reflecting on your identity, your relationship with God, the question of love, brokenness, healing and how to live an Agape life.
Since its founding in 1987, Agape has been led by past retreatants. We often hear, "Agape is one of, if not the best experience of my time at Georgetown." No previous retreat experience necessary. If you are Catholic, Christian, questioning, spiritual but not religious – it's for YOU.
Crossroads is a weekend retreat that uses Ignatian discernment principles to encourage students to reflect on their past, present, and future to make a connection between their talents, their dreams, and the world's greatest needs. Crossroads encourages students to find answers to questions like: Who am I? What am I passionate about? What am I good at? Will what i do make a difference in the world? What resources do I need? Through talks given by students and esteemed faculty and staff, small group activities and time for quiet reflection, Crossroads hopes to provide students with an opportunity to discover their God-given vocation.
The Weekend Ignatian Retreat is a silent retreat based on the Examen, a prayerful reflection tool utilized by the founder of the Jesuits, St. Ignatius of Loyola. Retreatants are given the opportunity to reflect on God's presence in their everyday lives through Chaplain reflections, optional spiritual direction, celebration of the Mass and moments for personal prayer and reflection. This retreat, in the Christian and Catholic tradition, is open to Georgetown graduate and undergraduate students, alumni, faculty and staff of all faiths.
The Five-Day Ignatian Retreat is a silent directed retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. A silent directed retreat is one in which retreatants maintain a prayerful silence and are accompanied by a spiritual director throughout the retreat. Each day retreatants meet one-on-one with a spiritual director, engage in personal prayer periods and listen to presentations on prayer from the spiritual directors. Additionally, Mass and the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation are offered daily. Georgetown offers this retreat over winter and spring break for undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, faculty and staff.
As Senior Week and graduation approach, Senior Retreat has become a unique and rewarding tradition at Georgetown. On Senior Retreat students are given the space to process the past four years, the memories, the challenges and the changes of moving forward. Reflections are given by seniors and young alums to help provide the basis for group discussions and individual reflection/meditation. Social time and relaxation (like the wine & cheese and bonfire gatherings) are important parts of this retreat. This Catholic retreat is rooted in the universally applicable spirituality of St. Ignatius, making this retreat open to and easily enjoyed by students of any or of no proclaimed faith and by newcomers and veterans alike. The celebration of Mass and the opportunity for Reconciliation is available for all those who are interested.
Protestant students at Georgetown may find ample opportunity for retreats within Campus Ministry. Currently, Protestant Ministry hosts nearby, overnight retreats in the local DC area, Retreating from campus temporarily allows students to refresh and revitalize their spiritual life, while still remaining in community with others. Students are encouraged to take part in the various other retreats offered at Georgetown, including ESCAPE, Agape, reFRESHMENt, Interfaith, Senior retreat, etc.
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Students RAVE about our bi-annual Shabbat retreats!
Leaving campus for a retreat center in the woods breathes new energy into everyone who participates. Retreats offers time for rest, reflection, and reconnection. Over delicious meals, s'mores on an open fire, torah study and hikes in the woods, our retreats build our community and foster strong new friendships. Shabbat retreats give students much-desired opportunities to take time out of their busy schedules to get to know one another, and perhaps themselves, a little better.
Muslim Retreats
The Muslim life organizes the following retreats for its students:
Fall and Spring Retreats: These are overnight retreats for those who want a time away from the Hiltop hoping to meet new friends, eat great food grilled by the Imam, and have a quality time to reflect, and grow in their faith. This retreat usually includes campfire, two talks, Qiyamul-lail and time to make friends. This retreat usually includes campfire, two talks, Qiyamul-lail and time to make friends.
Thanksgiving Retreat: This retreat is organized during Thanksgiving break by the Graduate MSA in the spirit of putting our faith into action. About 10 students participate in this retreat raising funds for shelters that offer food for the homeless or reconnect with the Non-Muslim neighbors.
Two retreats are held during the academic year, one an overnight retreat, the other a day retreat. In the fall, a retreat is held at the Bishop Clagett Center near Frederick, MD about an hour from campus on the Friday and Saturday before Thanksgiving. The Clagett Center is the retreat center for the Episcopal Diocese of Washington and provides a rural setting, giving everyone an opportunity to truly retreat. The retreat is meant to give the attendees a chance to relax and reflect on a rather intense time of the year on campus. We celebrate a Divine Liturgy on Saturday morning, and still have ample time for other activities. During Lent we hold a day long retreat on campus, also with a Divine Liturgy, a fellowship meal and a short excursion to a location of interest to Orthodox. All are welcome to attend our retreats and other activities throughout the year.
The HSA retreat is a valuable opportunity for students to escape from busy Georgetown lives and reflect on faith and community. Through an open and inclusive environment, it fosters new friendships while promoting spiritual and personal growth. Please join HSA as we venture into the heart of DC and learn more about our community, our faith, and ourselves!
The Georgetown Buddhist Meditatoin Sangha retreats are a great oppurtunity to for students to re-center themselves, or to learn more about what Buddhism and meditation are about, especially in context of a busy student life at Georgetown. They typically include spending time connecting with nature during multiple outdoor meditation sessions, connecting with our bodies during walking meditation and mindful meals, as well as reflecting on what roles Buddhism and meditation can play in our lives through group discussions. We explore a variety of meditative and spiritual practices during the retreat, and invite participants to share their knowledge and experiences with the group. The retreats are open to all regardless of past meditation experience or religious tradition!
An off-campus weekend experience for students to learn about the religious backgrounds and experiences of others through presentations, conversations, and opportunities for reflection.


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News Scan: What makes tech enterprise-grade?; Another crowdsourced transit app scores big; more
>> What makes technology enterprise-grade?
The strain between CTOs and other top-level execs in the boardroom is storied and legendary. Both camps have different expectations, needs and roadmaps, so finding common ground isn't easy, even when everyone in the room is talking about the same enterprise-level product. Mike Lees, VP of Enterprise at Intralinks offers Forbes a seven point checklist of things a product needs to be considered "enterprise grade." Read on to find out what they are.
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>> Another crowdsourced transit app scores big
Moovit has another $28 million in funding to continue developing the crowdsourced public transit app that's gaining popularity in major cities worldwide. Google and Apple are already competing in this area after purchasing Waze and Embark, respectively, with Waze the more widely-used of the two. With Yelp, Foursquare, and now crowdsourced transit apps on the rise, you're never really alone when you leave the office. Read more about Moovit's latest round of funding.
[More on the crowdsourced app market: Google Maps integrates Waze real-time traffic incident reporting | Apple acquires mass transit app maker Embark to expand Maps | Apple snaps up HopStop as Maps overhaul continues]
>> Could your business thrive with a 'mobile-first' focus?
For many companies, establishing an online presence is a tough road. No sooner do they get their legs under them then it's time to focus on the mobile experience. Social shopping site ModCloth turned that timeline on its head and aimed for the mobile experience right out of the gate. CTO Udi Nir realized that a "mobile-first organization" would have plenty of pitfalls, in particular because "Our customers have a very personal connection with their devices, and the initial experience after installing our app has to be excellent." Read on to find out what Nir has learned about being on the bleeding edge of mobile tech.
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>> What's involved in creating an enterprise mobile app? A lot.
Unless you're an enterprise mobile app developer, you probably don't give a lot of thought about how apps are designed; but it's a fascinating process. Wired takes a two-part look at building a beautiful, efficient and useful mobile app from the bottom up. The articles take an in-depth look at push vs. pull content updates, then moves into design efficiency. You'll never look at your smartphone apps the same way again. Read both parts to learn more.
[More on enterprise app development: Enterprise mobility fuels demand for mobile app development platform vendors | Apple's fumble in enterprise opens the door for Microsoft score | HP launches new partner ecosystem to fuel enterprise app development]
>> Company gets a BYOD offer it can't refuse
U.K.-based BMI Healthcare needed to find replacements for the 600-odd corporate-issued BlackBerrys its employees were using. The budget didn't allow for the purchase of all new BlackBerrys but the emerging BYOD system was getting clunky fast. Citeworld features a great case study that takes a look at what happened when BMI began looking at equipping its staff with Android smartphones. Check out the article to read about the happy ending.
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David Allen again takes aim at the MMORPG genre with Crusade
David Allen is the CEO of QOL and Lead Designer of Crusade. This new fantasy-MMORPG is in the earliest stages of development and was announced this week. We talked to David to find out what it's all about. Sometimes more famous for the original design of Horizons, find out what Allen is up to this time below:
MMORPG.com: The press release touts a new fantasy game. Some immediately dismissed it as another World of Warcraft clone. What sets Crusade apart?
David Allen: The first set of features that sets Crusade apart from other MMOGs is that of the Deities and Crusades. Players choose a deity they wish to become a patron of; once that choice is made, they inherit powers associated with their deity, and those powers can change based on which deity controls the realm they are traveling through. Players can also participate in numerous Crusades
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DA: Dynasties are timeframe references for the library. They will serve as reference for players to use in-game and in the real world as well. For example, Jan-Mar of 2009 on a west-coast server may be known as the
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DA: We are planning launches in North America, Europe and Asia. What specific localizations will exist is still undecided; it all depends on how many MMOG subscribers exist for a given language.
JOL: Do you want to add something for our readers?
DA: We hope to release the first set of screenshots within the next month, and to continue sharing information, concept work, and communicating with the player base in our forums. Our goal is to establish an open-door policy during development where players can share with our team what
Posted 04 January 2007 - 06:13 PM
Interview with David Allen, the co-founder and CEO of Quest Online.
CRUSADE brings the player into a world dominated by Deities that are representative of two warring organizations known as the Asheroth and Kujix. Order and Chaos. Unique in their culture, skills, and physical abilities, these two organizations are battling for dominance of the two largest continents in the world, Alganon and Harraja. Recruiting only the most skilled followers, both the Asheroth and Kujix have spread throughout the world and infiltrated the culture of nearly every major race.
Now, David Allen takes us into the game world of Crusade.
MMOsite.com: To start, can you give us a brief introduction to Crusade and the team?
David Allen: CRUSADE is an upcoming MMORPG that takes place in the world of Andarus where two ruling organizations fight for power and control - the Asheroth, who represent the ways of order, and the Kujix, who represent the ways of chaos. Players must choose which side they wish to represent, and also which deity they will become patron to. There are numerous deities for each side, and each deity has their own set of benefits.
There are also many other advanced and unique features to CRUSADE. To name a few: Families, Crusades, Hybrid character progression system, large-scale party support (battalions & legions), a grand library that players can participate in the information gathering for, and dynasties - just to mention a few. More detailed information on the features can be found at http://alganon.qol.com/features.htm.
Additional details on the game can be found on the main CRUSADE website http://alganon.qol.com.
MMOsite.com: How will CRUSADE please both hardcore and casual gamers?
David Allen: Our goal was to create a character progression system that was based on both action and a support system that ran in real-time. This means that a player could get instant reward for going out and beating on monsters, building items, or gathering materials - however, they would have to wait just as long as any other player to raise studies that affected their overall skills and actions. While a power gamer can go out and raise their skills much quicker than a casual gamer, the casual gamer can train their studies both online and offline just as a hardcore player can. This allows for a more balanced system where characters aren
Posted 04 January 2007 - 06:13 PM
David Allen: There are three races and classes available for each side. So far we have announced only two of the six races - the Humans for the Asheroth, and the Talrok for the Kujix. We have announced all six classes though. For the Asheroth, there are the Guardians, the Rangers, and the Wizards. For the Kujix there are the Warlords, the Shadows, and the Sorcerers. While this may not sound like a lot of diversity, the magic is what
Posted 04 January 2007 - 06:14 PM
David Allen: Families act as the player
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David Allen: The CRUSADE Character Progression system is truly unique. It's a blend of class-based template with skill-use all supported by studies, which take place in real time and can be trained offline. This allows for a much more balanced system for casual gamers and power gamers. A power gamer can come into CRUSADE and run around all day hacking away mobs and raising their swordsmanship, however their studies will progress at the same rate that the casual gamer's will; and studies are the foundation for available skills and actions. As a player becomes for familiar with the game and the study system, they can plan their character's progression with our built-in study planner. Certain studies can take months to achieve - in real time. However the good news is the players can run around in the world with a ton of things to do for fun while they work to achieve, for example, the highest rank of tactical mastery (which may give big bonuses to being a battalion leader), or finally gain the 4th level of skill in Advanced Bladesmithing so they can purchase the codex on how to build a Vorpal Blade (if their bladesmithing skill is high enough).
MMOsite.com: Can you tell us something about the in-game economy system?
David Allen: The economy will be a mix of player-made items and world-generated items and currency. Our goal is to make it as balanced as possible, but this is extremely difficult, and will require many months of testing just to get it working "well". CRUSADE will have a built-in auction system where players can post any item they want for sale. We are also considering a few other new service features, but haven't finalized this as of yet.
MMOsite.com: Would you mind telling us more about the Companion system?
David Allen: Our goal is to create a bond between a player and their companion. Right now, most MMOG companion systems are very impersonal. You summon them, dismiss them, and send them out to kill things. That's really about it. Some games allow companions to grow, and this does generate a bit of attachment, but we want to take it to the next level. We are planning on allowing players to not only grow, but customize their companion, and even adjust (enhance) their appearance.
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David Allen: I firmly believe that a player should not have their time taken from them if they die in-game. CRUSADE will reflect this. We will be making death an inconvenience, not a grievance. When a player dies, they will either wait to be resurrected (with some minor sickness when they are raised that wears off), or detach from their body and return to the closest cemetery; from there they can resurrect, or run back to their corpse and resurrect there.
Posted 04 January 2007 - 06:15 PM
Alganon Interview - Part 1
Our introduction to Quest Online's fantasy-themed massively multiplayer endeavor, including the first screenshots July 10, 2006
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David Allen: Quest Online, Inc. was founded in February of 2006 in Chandler, AZ specifically for the purpose of building the Crusade project. We currently have over a dozen people working on the project, and will continue to expand the team throughout the year. Part of this process will include the hiring of additional division managers as we grow. The first task is to establish the core technology; once it's ready, we will be enhancing our content teams - world building, modeling, texture / graphic artist.
We're taking things slow and not growing too quickly. We have key people involved with the company, but their roles will be changing as we solidify a structure that's much larger than our current size; that's one reason we haven't made any announcements about involved members and their responsibilities. Many of our staff have direct MMOG development experience, and many of those scheduled to join the company over the next three to six months have a great deal of experience.
We have secured our seed capital, and are currently working on our final round of financing by bringing a number of interested parties together to cover the remaining amount.
Jonric: What's the overall setting in which Crusade will take place? Is there much of a backstory, and will the game have a significant ongoing narrative element?
David Allen: Crusade takes place in the fantasy world of Andarus. While the basic history can be read in full on our site, I'll give a quick overview. Long ago, a race of giants known as the Colossus-Born ruled the world. They built magnificent cities, and waged terrible wars that broke the very planet apart. The Colossus-Born rejected their creators, believing themselves to be equals. The gods choose to strike down their children; but not before the latter had seeded the world with terrible dark seeds specifically placed to destroy any new races.
As the new races were created, they found themselves in a hostile world that was designed to destroy them. Only through mastering arms and magic were they able to survive. From this mastery, two organizations formed; the Asheroth - the protectors of "order", and the Kujix, the providers of "chaos". These two diametrically opposite organizations mastered their own methods of combat and magic; while different in source and application, they were generally equal in result.
With a history that spans thousands of years, the Asheroth now control the continent of Alganon, and the Kujix the continent of Harraja (the world map can be viewed on the website). While some neutral cities still exist in the world, both the Asheroth and Kujix are looking to tip the balance in their favor by building the most powerful warriors in the lands by acquiring ancient weapons, learning new and powerful magic, and fighting in massive battles; all with the aid of the deities that they worship - gods that walk the planet and protect those who follow them.
While the game will feature a ton of self-contained content, much of it will relate to stories associated with discovery and exploration of places directly related to the history. Players will encounter ancient structures built by the Colossus-Born, and the dark things they left behind. Players will also participate in the "current" story that embraces the fight between the Asheroth and Kujix to tip the balance of power. Theme music that really defines the "feel" of both organizations can be found on our site as well.
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David Allen: First, I want to remind everyone that these are alpha screenshots. The UI, contents, and everything else is subject to change as Crusade evolves. We decided to release real-time shots of the Anshire Forest area first; an alpha realm designed for testing purposes. We will soon show some of Dreadwood, the Dreb Mar (Swamp), Margon Hills, and home of the Kujix outpost, Dredge Brush.
While we have large- and medium-scale foliage such as trees and ferns, you may notice the absence of generalized ground-level plants in these screenshots, such as grass. This is because we are currently rewriting our core sub-foliage system from scratch to create a more realistic and efficient system. We plan on having it integrated before the end of the month, and will be releasing additional screenshots at that time. Once the new grass system is implemented, it should truly redefine the feel of the realms.
Note that most everything you see is active and functional, from combat to study training and even receiving and completing basic quests.
Jonric: What are you aiming for in terms of the gameworld you're creating, its size and the variety of environments? And what modes of transportation will be available?
David Allen: Our goal is to build a mixed-persistence world where players can always rely on certain things to be familiar; but we plan to add a dynamic aspect as well. One example is the shifting of realm control by deities through Crusades, therefore affecting a patron's power and support as they travel from place to place.
The world is very large, but not too large. If one could run from one end of the continent to another nonstop, it would probably take roughly an hour. We felt that bigger isn't always better; sometimes it's just bigger. Creating a world filled with rich content is our priority. Andarus features mountains, hills, plains, forests, jungles, swamps, deserts and tundras to explore, and within these areas, ruins, outposts, other racial dwellings, creature encampments, and, of course, numerous custom-built instances.
We will be offering predefined flight travel between specific cities, and will have mounts that players can purchase and use to travel. We are also debating the use of teleporters and other transportation devices, but that won't be decided until beta.
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David Allen: One of the key design concepts of Crusade was to offer only a few starting points, and then allow the game to blossom outwards to an unlimited variance of gameplay and customization. While many MMOGs have an overall gameplay structure that's in the shape of a pyramid - many choices to start, all leading to one final "cap" - we decided to flip this. Crusade will launch with only six races and six classes; three races and core classes for each side. Humans have been announced as the first Asheroth race, and their counterpart, the Talrok for the Kujix. The base classes are simple: Guardian, Ranger and Wizard for the Asheroth, and Warlord, Shadow and Sorcerer for the Kujix.
Jonric: What are you looking to achieve in designing in this aspect of the game? Will you introduce more options over time?
David Allen: While this may not seem like much, the beauty is what's "under the hood". We have designed a unique combination skill and study system that allows for nearly unlimited variance in character development - but all within a core template. The game will start out very easy and simple for new players, and as they become familiar with the world, classes and features, they will learn how to define the direction their characters take. We've even designed a "planner" within the game to help with character planning, to bridge the issues of what may be considered complex systems with simple design.
Jonric: With respect to customizing their characters, what kinds of choices will be available to players during the creation phase?
David Allen: When players create characters, they can choose gender, race, class and appearance. We want to keep the creation process simple and quick, but allow the players to customize their character more within the game itself rather than just during the creation process. We thought about adopting an in-depth creation process, but what's the fun of spending an hour or two on customizing the look of your character at the very beginning, and being stuck with that look? No, we'd rather allow the player to define their starting point, and then give them the tools in the game itself to refine their looks.
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it function overall, and how will the skill and study aspect you just mentioned fit in?
David Allen: During the design of Crusade, one of the most important issues we wanted to address was the endgame systems that players, including myself, run up against. We wanted to design a hybrid system that removed the level cap problem, but at the same time wasn't too complex for new players. Our solution was to create a skill-based system that had a "study" support mechanism all represented by a "power level".
While this may sound complex, the presentation of the information is key. We have designed a new "con" system that I can't get into too much detail on right now, but it allows instant interpretation of a "power base" held by an entity; just as simple as saying "oh that mob is level 43 and I'm only level 23. Run away!" but without the level-based limitations that so many players are running into.
The skill system is an action / reaction- or use-based system; the more you do something, the better you become at it - plain and simple. However, the magic behind all of this is our study system. Players will have numerous selections to specialize in that will affect how they interact with the world, be it magic, combat, tradeskills, exploration or even siege tactics; our study template is so massive that players could take years studying numerous systems, and still not master nearly half of what the game has to offer - but importantly enough - it is designed so they can master a number of things that are important to them!
Jonric: What will the base attributes be, and will they or the various skills in Crusade be capped? Will abilities decay if not used? Will it be possible for players to reverse their choices?
David Allen: Characters will have a base set of stats that's pretty standard. Core skills and studies can be learned through training, rewards, and items.
There are no caps to skills. Granted, as they get higher, the progression of skills will diminish, plus there are very complex algorithms behind the execution of skills; a warrior with an exceptionally high swords skill will only be able to raise it by fighting challenging foes.
There is no decay associated with skills or studies, nor is there any reason for players to "reverse" their choices, since the study system keeps players focused on specific goals rather than on acquiring every skill they can and using it without general planning.
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Born in America, the son of Palestinian and Swedish parents, Gargour spent his early childhood in Lebanon. Civil war drove the family to Jordan, then to England. Back in America, he followed his heart to Seattle. Stints at Szmania's, Serafina and Marco's Supperclub preceded the January launch of Cafe Munir, where he cooks, he says, "with one foot in the East and one foot in the Western world."
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On other nights of the week you get to devise your own feast. Start with a classic hommus or smoky baba ghanoush dotted with pomegranate seeds. Both are extraordinarily smooth. A pickled baby beet nestles in lebneh, a thick, tangy yogurt cheese. For a little more kick, try muham'mara, a gritty purée of sweet and hot peppers thickened with walnuts and sharpened with pomegranate.
Olive oil and lemon lubricate vibrant salads. Fattoush, a crisp jumble of romaine, cucumber, radish, tomato, parsley and mint, plus shards of toasted flatbread, is boldly sour with ground sumac. Minced parsley dominates the milder tab'bouleh, flecked with bulgur grains and chopped tomato, and served with romaine leaves for scooping.
Coriander permeates golden brown fava-bean falafel. Allspice perfumes arayess, ground beef and lamb pressed between flatbread rounds. Sambousek are crescent pies oozing mint-spiked goat cheese. Rikikat bi' lahm, fingers of rolled phyllo filled with ground lamb and pine nuts, shatter in a burst of pastry and powdered sugar.
It is said the excellence of Arab cooks is measured by their kibbe (a thick paste of seasoned lamb and bulgur), but there may be as many versions of kibbe as there are Arab cooks.
Gargour's kibbe bil saniyeh is baked in a tray. Layers of kibbe on top and bottom sandwich coarsely ground lamb sautéed with pine nuts. Redolent of cinnamon and allspice, served on a cushion of minted yogurt, it is warm, rich and satisfying.
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CENTER VALLEY, Pa. -- The men's indoor track and field season came to a dramatic end at the Patriot League Championships last season and the preseason poll suggests that a similar exciting finish is on tap for the 2011-12 Patriot League season.
The Army men, who were narrowly defeated by Navy at the Patriot League Indoor Championships last season, edged out the Mids in the 2011-12 Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Preseason Poll announced by the League Monday. The Navy women, who had an easier time winning the 2010-11 title, were picked to finish first in the preseason poll that is voted on by Patriot League coaches and sports information directors.
The Navy women garnered 11 first-place votes and 95 points to finish as the preseason favorites to win the 2011-12 title, which will be competed for on Feb. 17-19 at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa.
Bucknell, last season's outdoor champion, finished second in the women's poll with 88 points and five first-place votes. Army edged out Lehigh 69-68 for third, while Lafayette (39), Colgate (38) and Holy Cross (36) were separated by three points. American was eighth with 15 points.
On the men's side, Army scored 90 points with eight first-place votes to finish just ahead of Navy, which had 88 points and four first-place votes. Bucknell was third with 78 points and four first-place votes. Lehigh came in fourth (62), while American was three points ahead of Lafayette with 46. Colgate (26) was seventh and Holy Cross (15) was eighth.
The Navy women return several individual indoor champions from last season, including Track Athlete of the Meet Jess Palacio, who was a double winner on the final day of the championship, collecting titles in the mile and the 800. In all, Navy won nine events to score 157 team points to beat second-place Bucknell (117 points).
The Navy men had a tougher time winning last year, rallying in the final two relays to surpass Army for the title. The Mids trailed by 32 points with four events left, but Cody Rome won the 3,000 and Ryan Kochert won the pole vault prior to Navy's sweep of the DMR and 1,600 relay. The wins in those four events gave Navy the 171-165 win over Army, which had won two straight titles prior to last season. Army returns the indoor long jump champion in Michael Hutchins.
The indoor season opened this past weekend and will continue until the Patriot League Indoor Championships on Feb. 17-19 at Bucknell University. The outdoor season will follow with the championships slated to be held May 4-5 at Holy Cross.
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Team Points (First-Place Votes)
1. Army 90 (8)
2. Navy 88 (4)
3. Bucknell 78 (4)
4. Lehigh 62
5. American 46
6. Lafayette 43
7. Colgate 26
8. Holy Cross 15
Women's Indoor Track & Field
Team Points (First-Place Votes)
1. Navy 95 (11)
2. Bucknell 88 (5)
3. Army 69
4. Lehigh 68
5. Lafayette 39
6. Colgate 38
7. Holy Cross 36
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|War Comes to Long An: 1960-1965
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|Lessons from Long An: An Analytic Review
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|Ignoring the Lessons: The American War in Long An
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|From War to What?
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|Revolutionary Dynamics and Starting Mechanisms
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|A Graphic Presentation of Concepts
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|Statistical Data
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Baxter International has released a statement detailing its intention to break the company into two smaller companies. One of the companies would work on medical products, while the other would work on developing new biotechnologies and other traditional pharmaceutical products. The company is expected to finalize its divide by the third quarter of 2015.
Baxter's statement says that the company is following industry trends and expects to be more efficient following the split. The company stated that their current drug division had revenues of $6 billion last year, while their medical-products division had revenues of $9 billion. Robert Parkinson Jr., chief executive officer for Baxter International, said that the division will "enhance prospects for growth in both mature and emerging markets." Parkinson will remain the CEO of the company working on medical products.
Industry analysts and investors think that Baxter's split is a move that will help the company focus and find new opportunities. "It's a very good move. They'll be able to focus on businesses they do best, and unleash opportunities for franchises which could have been hidden inside a larger organization," said Joanne Wuensch, a BMO Capital Markets analyst.
Most industry analysts believed that Baxter would remain focused on hemophilia and other bleeding disorders, which the company confirmed in a conference call. Ludwig Hansen, who will become CEO of the new biotechnology company, was quoting as saying that the company will remain hemophilia focused. He also stated that company goals include "driving scientific innovation and leveraging expertise into new therapeutic areas through acquisitions and collaborations."


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May 24, 2016
Tallahassee Ford Lincoln is hosting the High Five Tour on Tuesday, July 5, from 4-5pm. The dealership welcomes Wounded Warriors Family Support founder, and retired U.S. Marine, Colonel John Folsom to Tallahassee as part of his 50-state capital tour to raise awareness of the organization through an initiative named the High Five Tour.
This summer, Colonel Folsom will be galloping across the country in a 2011 red, white and blue American flag-wrapped Shelby Mustang GT-500 to thank Americans for supporting the troops and ultimately raise funds for Wounded Warriors Family Support – Folsom's organization which helps families of soldiers who have been wounded, injured or killed during combat operations.
During each state capital visit, contributions will be collected for Wounded Warriors Family Support, and contributors are invited to sign the patriotic Mustang. At the end of the 50-state capital tour, the vehicle will be auctioned off and the proceeds will benefit Wounded Warriors Family Support.
WHERE: Tallahassee Ford Lincoln, 243 North Magnolia Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32301
DATE: Tuesday, July 5, 2011
TIME: 4pm-5pm
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2009 - Placed eighth in the 400m at the West Region Championships (48.21) ... Finished 10th in the 400m at Pac-10s (47.89) ... Placed third in the 400m against USC (47.53) and second against Oregon (48.05) ... Cal/Nevada runner-up in the 400m (47.75) ... In indoor track, ran on the NCAA provisional DMR team ... Lumberjack Invite 400m champion (48.95) and ran on the winning 4x400m relay (3:19.93) ... Athletic Director's Honor Roll.
2008 - Finished 11th in the 400m at West Regionals (47.79) and Pac-10s (47.53) ... Ran a lifetime-best of 47.68 in the 400m against USC, finishing third overall ... Cal/Nevada 400m champion (48.02) ... Also won the 400m (48.01) at the UCLA Invite ... In indoor track, earned All-American honors as a member of the seventh-place distance medley relay team (9:35.74).
2007 - Finished fifth as a member of the 4x400m relay at the West Region Championships ... Placed fifth in the 200m at the UCSD Invite (21.51) and at USC (21.84) ... Finished second in the 400m (47.99) at the Cal/Nevada Championships ... Ran on the winning 4x400m relay team at the UCLA Invite.
2006 - Finished 11th in the 400m at the Pac-10 Championships ... Ran a 47.16 in the 400m at the Jim Bush Invitational ... Against USC, placed third in the 400m (47.42) ... Finished sixth in the 400m at the RJ/JJK Invite (47.85) ... Won the Cal/Nevada Championships 400m title (47.43) ... Earned All-American honors at the NCAA Indoor Championships on the 4x400m relay that placed seventh ... Finished seventh in the 400m (47.68) at the MPSF Championships.
High School - Letterwinner in track and field ... League Champion in the 200m, 400m, 4x100m and 4x400m ... Named MVP and Most Outstanding Sprinter of the Taft track team ... Top prep times of 21.31 in the 200m and 47.61 in the 400m.
Personal - Born September 10, 1987 in Northridge, CA ... Son of Elijah and Patricia Wells ... Has one brother, Patrick and two sisters, Elise and Patrice ... Pre-Sociology major.
2006 - Indoor 4x400m Relay 2008 - Indoor Distance Medley Relay
Wells' Best Times
Outdoor 200m - 21.31
Indoor 200m - 22.38
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SAC Capital's cloudy future
In some ways, it's a wonder that SAC Capital is still alive.
The legal problems that it is now suffering would have decimated just about every other hedge fund firm. But SAC Capital is not just another hedge fund firm. It has generated among the best long-term track records, enough that it can charge a phenomenal 3 and 30.
The media was rife with stories last week that the firm is bracing for redemptions of up to $1 billion (out of a total of $14 billion AUM). The fund has a quarterly redemption deadline, with the next one coming up February 15. You can bet some very interesting discussions are going on at investment committees and at the trustee level.
On one hand, you don't want to be associated with such controversy, but on the other hand, the past returns are hard to turn your back on. My sense is that we'll see a gradual chipping away over the next year or two. It will accelerate if Blackstone decides to throw in the towel. While the company and founder Steven Cohen will likely evade insider trading charges there are other possible enforcement actions that could lead to an exodus.
Diamondback Capital shut down recently in the face of enforcement and investigatory woes that resulted in redemptions worth about 25 percent of its assets under management. If redemptions were to hit 25 percent, it may prompt Cohen to take a long, hard look at his firm. For now, the fund firm is battling hard. In addition to investors, it has to keel employees in the truck. It recently hiked performance bonuses by three percentage points.
For more:
- here's a FOX article
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Cincinnatis own Boom Bip will be taking a time out from opening for Interpol tonight and playing a gig here in town. For those unfamiliar with Boom Bip, he is one of the better DJs going right now in my opinion. His most recent release, "Blue Eyed in …
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Decibully- Penny, look down
Mock Orange- Mind is not brain
The Album Leaf- Brennivin
Morning Recordings- Music for Places
Have a good wednesday….
MMJ dropped Z on us today , and I must say, Im enjoying it. The Louisville band keeps moving forward in my opinion, even as band members come and go. The band has been quoted as calling the new album, "sad mysterious dance music." Whatever that means. …
Another thick week for releases, I look to pick up a good number of these, $$$ willing….another tough week to wittle it down to four, may have to expand.
I guess I have a B-list again here, as I cannot leave these releases out…..
The Wrens/The Five Mod Four Split
Remember, if you …
One of my favorite local bands, for many reasons is The Light Wires. They are in my opinon the most talented band in the Cincinnati area. Mixing elements of americana and folk with interesting and excellent vocals by leadman Jeremy Pinnell. And a new album is on …
Second installment today, hope you like….
Antony and the Johnsons- Hope Theres Someone
Minus the Bear- Hooray
Wolf Parade- Shine A Light
Mates of State- Hoarding it for Home
Black Mountain- Heart of Snow
Shows in Cincinnati Tonight- Brazillian Girls @ The Mad Hatter, and Social Distortion is at Bogarts.
Round the blogosphere, news and notes for a Tuesday….
Wait, Pitchfork just gave an album review a perfect 10??? Must be a re-issue….
Torr has a new Oasis track available….
Filter gives us the heads up on the upcoming Franz Ferdinand tour…
Lots of love flying around for the Wolf Parade release today…
The Village …
Tomorrow NPR will be doing a incredible looking webcast featuring the White Stripes, with performances by The Shins and M Ward as well. I know Ill be looking for a torrent not long after. The show takes place in the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD. Nothing …
Its nice to follow up a rather slim week with a nice and beefy one, and there are 4 (or more) worthy releases this week. The Grandaddy EP is nice especially, as is the new Elbow. Have a look at the rest.
And I dont usually do this, but …
Wilco Frontman Jeff Tweedy will be doing a solo mini-tour that Im personally excited about, you can pick up info on the dates and the tickets right over here….. also some fall Wilco dates in there.
These shows, are already on sale, or sold out….
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Stubbs & WoottonEmbroidered Tweed SlippersSold out
Unfortunately, this item will not be back in stock.
Stubbs & Wootton founder Mr Steinhart borrowed the names of two of his favourite 18th-century English artists who both painted scenes of gentlemanly pursuits. Constructed from tweed and embroidered with mallards in flight, these slippers aptly conjure up British countryside ventures. Whether you're strolling in the West Coast or the Home Counties this hand-crafted pair are dapper, if ever so slightly tongue-in-cheek. Shown here with an AMI shirt, blazer and Acne jeans.
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Liv Tyler's baby joyLiv Tyler has given birth to a baby boy.
The 'Lord of the Rings' actress and her rocker husband Royston Langdon have become the proud parents of their first child, who weighed a healthy 8lb.
Royston and Liv's father, Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler, were both believed to have been at the birth.
Sources claimed that Liv had a "short labour and easy delivery" at the New York Presbyterian Hospital.
Liv's spokesman, Steven Huvane, revealed: "It went well and mother and baby are feeling fine."
The baby boy, whose name has not yet been revealed, is said to have inherited his mother and grandfather's famous full lips.
Earlier this month, it was reported that Liv thought she would have a baby girl - because her nose had widened.
Hollywould Shoes representative Alice Sykes, who discussed motherhood with Liv, revealed: "She said a department store assistant told her, 'You're having a girl in a week and a half.' Apparently, the woman said your nose goes wide when you are having a girl."
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The Career Services office strongly encourages students to register on . Here students and alumni can search for jobs and post their resumes.
If you have questions or for more information please contact the office at:
Tina Rose
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General Job Search Sites
America's Job Bank
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The Black Collegian
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Allentown Area
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Project Harmony Launches Today
"Project Harmony is like Creative Commons for contributor agreements. We've set out to capture the best practices of free and open source software contributions, across a diverse array of project cultures, communities, and values." said Allison Randal, a community participant in Project Harmony. "The public review process for the Alpha versions of the documents launches today, and runs through May 6th. After a year of hard work by the original ~100 drafting volunteers, we're really looking forward to broader participation in this public review."
Project Harmony—community-centered group focused on contributor agreements (CAs) for free and open source software (FOSS)—was launched today by Amanda Brock, General Counsel for Canonical. There is a diverse group of individuals who make up this project and represents varying perspectives, experiences, communities, projects and more. This group comes together under their common belief in the future of FOSS and combines that common belief with their common interest in using their skills to the benefit of collaborative FOSS communities.
For those who would like to get involved in the project that seeks to "enable more people to contribute code, by reducing the cognitive cost and legal time of reviewing contribution agreements" can do so by joining the mailing list and IRC channel. Interested individuals can also help by participating in the public review process of the contributor agreements (alpha phase).
There is also a guide to the Harmony contributor agreement templates and the options a FOSS project may choose from. In addition there is an FAQ page which more information about the project, its overview, CAs, guide to the CAs, and provisions that were considered but not included can be found.
Issue 187/2016
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Linux is the Largest Software Development Project in History
But if you are not using the latest Linux kernel, your system is insecure.
Linksys Says Yes to Open Source Firmware
Home routers will give room for custom firmware but still comply with FCC rules
OwnCloud Founder Resigns
Frank Karlitschek will continue to lead the open source ownCloud project
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS released
"Xenial Xerus" comes with a new packages format and several improvements for the enterprise.
MS Visual Studio Code Editor is Available for Linux
Linux users can now download and install the Windows code editor
Open Container Initiative announces Image Format Project
New initiative will address security and interoperability concerns around container technology.
Red Hat Lures Developers with Free RHEL and Container Development Kits
Developers can use RHEL as a development platform without a subscription fee.
Microsoft Brings the Linux Command Line to Windows
Windows users will soon have native access to the Bash shell.
Internet Research Group Proposes Better Email Standard
Improvements to SMTP will provide better guarantee of confidentiality
New Nvidia Driver Offers Wayland Support
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activitys for kids
Post Office Pretend Play
Want to help your preschooler learn more about his community while boosting creativity? Set up a post office play station right in your very own home!
Make Your Own Edible Play Dough
Make an edible play dough with your child to help her develop her sensory and motor skills.
Play Alphabet Match-up!
Children who know the names and sounds of letters when they enter school, learn to read sooner. This activity uses a clothesline to work on alphabet sounds.
Color Names
Your child will begin to recognize written color names as she looks at the different patterns and matches them up with the correct colors.
Craft a Cereal Abacus
Your preschooler will not realize she's practicing her counting skills while playing with this interactive cereal abacus!
Bake Alphabet Cookies
This cookie dough handles like molding clay, but also makes delicious cookies. Use this activity to strengthen your child's alphabet skills.
Turn Your Child into a Letter Detective!
This activity turns kids into word detectives - scouring their way through documents in search of their prey.
Papier-Mâché Bracelet
These papier-mâché bracelets are simple to make, and the result is truly stunning!
Craft an Underwater Viewer!
Help your preschooler practice observing and experimenting with this exciting activity where she'll get to examine objects below the water's surface!
Sink or Float: A Science Experiment
Does a paper clip float? Does a sponge sink? Let your child find out! This experiment is simple science fun.


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Time Flies When You're at #HLS
This day has flown by!! How is it already
4:00 5:00?!
Time flies when you're…
Exploring the city with a BFF/Bestie/Blend!
Sidenote: there are SO many cute doggies wandering around (on leashes) the streets of Philadelphia! SO many.
And when you're…lunching with a ton of other fabulous bloggers:
About a dozen of us ended up dining at Govindas, a delicious vegetarian restaurant with endless character.
See #17? That's what I ordered.
I couldn't remember what is was, but it was delicious!! All I know is that it had freaking amazing tofu + dressing that tasted like the nectar of the gods.
Funny story: Roomie, Kim ordered the chicken philly with no bun (she's GF.) When she was eating it, she looked at me and told me it tasted funny…like a chicken burger. Then after she eats it all, we find out from Beth and Janetha that the entire menu is vegetarian, so it wasn't chicken at all! haha – Kim's face was pretty priceless
Time also flies when you venture into the historic part of downtown Philadelphia!
George is my homeboy, yo.
Hi, Liberty Bell!
And lastly, time flies when you make an impromptu stop into Hard Rock Café during Happy Hour on the way back to the hotel.
And I have a feeling time will also fly tonight at the HLS cocktail party!!! So excited to meet even more new bloggers!!
When you go to a new city, do you like to learn the history about it? I'm not a huge history buff, but I just had to see the liberty bell!
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German Shepherd Rescue & Adoptions
For adoption/rescue inquiries: firstname.lastname@example.com
Or use "Contact Form" online: http://www.gsdrescue.org/
P.O. Box 471
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Smitty is an 8 year old, male, German Shepherd. Smitty is the epitome of an Irish man. Well, a German shepherd version of an Irish man - he's funny and he likes to tell jokes. He's a talker and he'll keep you entertained from across the bar with his hearty "woo-woo's." Smitty likes a little adventure in his day, and then he's perfectly content to hang out and take a nap afterwards. Smitty enjoys the company of humans, dogs and cats.
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"The velocity of business is increasing and the pace of change has pickedup," says Jim Concelman, manager of leadership development at the Pittsburghoffice of DDI, an employee selection and development company. An employee'sability to make independent decisions is especially critical as products andcustomer expectations evolve. In the wake of this change, the role of leadershipis shifting as well, Concelman says. Front-line employees are expected to leadteams, mid-level managers are heading up strategic initiatives, and downsizedstaffs are expected to take responsibility for more work with less guidance.
These new opportunities call for more than management skills. They alsorequire managers to arouse enthusiasm and establish an environment of respectand dependability, in which employees are encouraged and expected to contributetheir opinions.
Historically, leadership development has been limited to the executive teamand the few up-and-coming people who are groomed to replace them. That was finein an economy in which the core business strategy could go unchanged for years and a stablecorporate culture was the mainstay of success. This strategic model is no longerviable. Today, employees are given leadership titles and expected to figure outhow to handle their new roles, but aren't effectively trained. Not surprisingly, they oftenflounder. The title "leader" in many organizations is met with scorn whenthe person assigned to the role has no idea how to behave in the new position.
"Offering leadership training is not just a feel-good issue, it's acritical business strategy," says Will Pilder, senior vice president ofKnowledgePool Americas, a talent-management company in Nyack, New York. Ascompanies battle for customer loyalty and new products emerge weekly, employeesmust have a developed set of leadership skills to foster the balance betweenfreedom and reliability.
A successful leader must be able to communicate, motivate, and solveproblems, Concelman says. But many managers aren't getting the necessarysupport to develop these skills. "Managers are taught to do things by thebook, whereas leaders need to think of new ways to do things," he says. "Thetwo skill sets are somewhat contradictory."
Jon Katzenbach, senior partner of Katzenbach Partners LLC, a performanceconsulting firm in New York City, adds that leadership is about more thanfollowing a set course. "It's a mind-set of adaptive responsiveness." Thisquality is particularly important at the front lines, where performance isdirectly linked to a leader's ability to inspire a team, and a service rep's freedom torespond to unique customer needs can make or break a company's reputation.
"Everyone benefits from leadership development," Pilder says. It promptsemployees to work harder for the company and set more challengingcareer-development goals; it teaches managers to be better coaches to their owndirect reports; and it prepares the entire population to react more effectivelyto a shifting workplace environment.
"Leadership at every level is the only way to infuse an organization withthe values and morale to maintain productivity, even in the face of change,"Pilder says. It's also the most effective succession-planning technique. Nolonger can you groom one individual for a specific job; you must have a pool oftalented people who can assume any leadership role when the need arises, hesays. When companies downsize or management positions open, companies must havethe skills and in-house experience to respond to the change immediately.
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You can take the aminal outta NY but....well you can finger out the rest.
Long time lurker, new poster, and I ain't talking about the picture of me down at the post office. I've been perusing this form and would like to say thanks to all for all the great info! Me being me I disregarded all of it as I just picked up a minty example of a highly desirable Motive Newport (stop laughing at me). Like a rubber biscuit, whadya want for nuthin?
In addition to that atrocity I have a bunch of vintage and homebuilt balloon tyre types. As some of you may have already surmised, I'm not one for zooming around or jumping hills, this bag of bones is beyond that. I prefer high-stylin' and profilin'
Sorry to have bothered y'all with my drivel, now back to the regular programming.
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