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Arcata Main Street Restructuring Organization
An Arcata Main Street Board Member steps down in response to the board voting to fire the organizations director. Arcata Main Street voted to lay off, Jennifer Koopman, at a board meeting held at the start of November said Arcata Main Street President David Neyra.
According to Neyra the board voted 3 to 1 to let Koopman go as a result of the boards decision to restructure the organization.
"[Koopman's] mainly the face of Arcata Main Street, so we didn't think that people would be taking us seriously," said Neyra.
Neyra said the board agreed that they lost their vision of how they were supposed to serve local businesses. This came as a result of local businesses outcry against the fence and admission price at this years Oyster Festival.
Following the announcement, Board Member, Travis Turner, announced he would resign saying that he was not informed of the vote, and alleging Neyra profited of the festival.
Both Turner and Koopman did not respond for comment.


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25th Annual EID: Bronze Awards
June 4, 2012
Read more about the Excellence in Design Awards and meet the judges, 25th Annual EID Awards: Excellence Favors The Bold.
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RIDGID 16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum With Blower, by Emerson Tool Company, St. Louis
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The vac/blower is a versatile two-in-one product which combines a powerful wet/dry vacuum with a handheld blower. The vacuum's motor head easily detaches and converts into a corded electric blower for removing debris from walkways, patios and jobsites. The blower is ideal for moving leaves, yard waste and other small debris. Visit www.emersontoolcompany.com
Armstrong Air (Model: A951E), by Allied Air Enterprises, West Columbia, S.C.
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A 95-percent AFUE gas furnace with a constant torque blower motor. A stainless steel clamshell heat exchanger is part of the stainless steel heat train. In incorporates a 33-inch high furnace in upflow/horizontal convertible-ready design (no internal modifications are required to re-orient the furnace) or dedicated downflow. 11,000 Btu per burner firing rate. Single piece burner design. Visit www.alliedair.com
Compucold, by Powerquest
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Remember my column a few months ago about knowing what the geeks are speccing? It was after seeing the Compucold. This high-performance, high efficiency computer cooling device includes proprietary cooling blocks that are installed directly on top of the computer's CPU(s) and/or GPU(s). Ozone safe, eco-friendly refrigerant is delivered into the cooling blocks using a micro-compressor refrigeration system that automatically adjusts the amount of cooling required based on the load of the processor. It lost a lot of points in aesthetics, but for internal electronics that probably isn't fair. Visit www.compucold.com
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The collection is the first to incorporate blue LED night lighting with quiet and powerful ENERGY STAR qualified ventilation. It also features 36-watt fluorescent task lighting. The lighting creates a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere in any bathroom. It is available with a round or square/diamond green translucent plate and gives the appearance of natural glass when the LED light is off; when turned on, the panel becomes a soft blue hue. Visit www.NuTone.com
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The touch-less paper towel dispenser automatically feeds and cuts any length of paper towel with a wave of the hand. The product accepts any brand of paper towel and employs LED Breaking Beam technology to allow the sensor to instantly recognize and react to the users' hand without physical contact. One wave of the hand to start dispensing, a second to cut. The dispenser uses a self-sharpening blade to cut any length of paper towel. Visit www.cleancutdispenser.com.
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This affordable tap system offers beer drinkers a true draught beer experience in the comfort of their own home. This draught system allows the host to provide an assortment of draught choices while guests can create their own perfect pour by choosing their own glass, mastering the proper draught pour, and controlling their beer portion and consumption. Visit www.draftmark.com.
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PlayStation Plus price hike announced for Europe
And they announce it the month they put two AAA games in the program, after months of filler. Reply 0
Civilization 6 introduces Nubia as next civ
What's a Nubian? Reply 0
Remembering G-Police, the best Blade Runner game ever
The best Bladerunner game ever.
Well, except Bladerunner.
¬¬. Reply 0
Paradox offers free game or two DLCs after price hike kerfuffle
I bought Tyranny, but I bought it on sale, does that still count? Reply 0
UK shops get SNES mini in stock
I wonder how many people read the description to learn it comes with a USB power cable, but no USB adaptor! Reply 0
Jelly Deals: Tesco vouchers with up to Ł20 off gaming and electronics this week
I'd rather Tesco paid their tax. Reply 0
BioWare apologises for Mass Effect: Andromeda's poor transgender representation
@krayzkrok Sadly, it does mean that media has to incorporate all types of diversity. Which is insane, because we are infinitely diverse, and someone will always feel excluded. Unless every form of media ever manages to include the amazonian tribe member who moved to the city and discovered they were actually really supposed to be a man, and found Budhism?
And there will always be a gender studies graduate ready to highlight the oppression they face. Reply 0
There better be an accurate representation of green eyed people. Reply 0
Google Maps April Fools' gag lets you play Ms. Pac-Man
@Haar You think the women are being trafficked for the "civilised" men?
Incidentally, 96% of civilised workplace fatalities are men, the majority of the homeless are men. Four out of five suicides are male. Men will receive a 66% harsher prison sentence than women for exactly the same crime (and really the same crime, not the apples and oranges "gender pay gap" bullshit).
How do these statistics factor into your "the only place men are oppressed is in porn" theory? Reply 0
Total War: Warhammer's getting a new playable race, for free, next week
So not Scaven then.
Hrmpffh. Reply 0
Don't expect another big Deus Ex game anytime soon
Shouldn't they finish the last one before starting the next? Hell shouldn't they have finished it before releasing it? Reply 0
Punching Nazis
I'm guessing the irony of condoning actual violence when you have spent the last few years condemning threats of violence is lost on you. Reply 0
Developer admits "we screwed it" after game website exposes review blacklist threat
If only you had been quite so forth coming about the big publishers threats we might have avoided the entire "gamergate" debacle.
And why shouldn't you pay for the game? Reply 0
Making a game out of running
If you want a good opportunity to beat your half marathon time try the Peterborough Half marathon in October. It's well organised, but most importantly FLAT course!
Sure the scenery is terrible, but did I mention that it was FLAT! Reply 0
Today, Sony is selling PS4 20th Anniversary Edition consoles for just Ł19.94 each
Sometimes I hate having a job. Reply 0
Square Enix confirms Microsoft will publish Rise of the Tomb Raider
A videogame with a strong independent female protagonist? Don't be ridiculous, everyone knows they don't exist. Gamers hate women. Reply 0
Target pulls Grand Theft Auto 5 from sale in Australia
@zegerman1942 So, because parents don't parent, you would restrict what adults can do?
Would you also ban steak because infants can't chew? Reply 0
Of course you can "harm and kill" men as well, but no-one cares about that. Reply 0
The Eurogamer.net Podcast Tom Bramwell testimonial special!
Isn't it odd how many sites are recording the departure of "Tom Bramwell", its almost like there is some sort of editorial link between them. Reply -5
Brianna Wu's next game aims to "replace Twine"
Sorry? Is this game targetted at women? Thats a bit sexist isn't it, arn't games supposed to be inclusive and target everyone now? Reply -5
Pigeon-dating sim Hatoful Boyfriend is coming to PS4 and Vita
Imagine if a videogame was released that replaced all the girls with birds. Sarkesian would have an anneurism. Reply +12
BioWare's brilliant Dragon Age: Inquisition sex scene
Is he taking advantage of his subordinate? Is EA now encouraging people to abuse their positions of power? Where are all the social justice warriors when you need them? Reply +1
Dev who threatened Gabe Newell has returned to Code Avarice
So he never really left, and internet death threasts, so completely inexcusable in some cases, are suddenly forgiven in others.
Lets open that can of worms.
The vast majority of gamergaters condemn internet abuse, death-threats and misogyny, will you stop reporting on them as a hate group? Reply 0
SingStar Ultimate Party review
Fuck those white people, how dare they enjoy themselves. Reply +2
GTA: San Andreas Steam update removes songs, breaks some save files
So they can remove content, but still cant fix the controller issue. Reply +1
Dragon Age Inquisition: the first five hours
Considering the fawning that the gaming press did over DA II, this one is firmly on the "wait till its on sale" list. No matter how good it is claimed to be. Reply +2
We cannot let this become gaming culture
@PlugMonkey Exactly.
Women have the option of absolving themselves of parental responsibility.
Men don't.
Glad you see it. Reply 0
@frazzl Insults so quickly. How very "feminist " of you. Let me explain it thusly.
Emma Watson indulges in mutually consensual sex which results in an unwanted pregnancy. She wishes to absolve herself of unwanted parental responsibilities.
Whilst she may not have the choice to abort the pregnancy in ALL countries, she has the choice in some.
Daniel Radcliffe indulges in mutually consensual sex which results in an unwanted pregnancy. How can he absolve himself of his parental responsibilities?
Pregnancy may well be an exclusively female area, but childcare sure as fuck isn't, and whilst women currently can choose to absolve themself of it, men cannot.
So yes, when it comes to pregnancy, in the third world, women have THE SAME rights as men (i.e:- you made your bed, lie in it), in the western world, women have MORE rights than men.
Open your fucking eyes. Reply 0
Yup. Models are one of the "few" careers where women earn more. So that makes it OK.
Of course you would also have to ignore the fact that if you compare single women and single men under the age of 40 (you know, when the equalities legislation was enacted) you find that women earn MORE money than men.
Odd how there has been no media campaign on this little dollop of inequality.
And indeed, the sort of rampant sexism that occurs throughout the second and third world, is not the same as that which happens in the first world. But its a bit rich that female genital mutilation is banned throughout the western world, whilst male genital mutilation is still endemic. But Emma Watson was once called bossy, so we had best sort that out first.
Finally something we can completely agree on. Neither of us are going to change our minds. Espcially with your willfull double standards and excusing of feminist misandry, you are also part of the problem.
Although I won't leave the debate throwing an insult, and whilst you can continue to argue for womens rights, I'l continue to argue for equality. Reply -2
Would that be the same Daniel Radcliffe who's first job after Harry Potter involved him stripping off on stage, and the papers writing stories on "how he had grown"?
And, of course, the likes of Justin Beiber and One Direction are so successfull because they are amazingly talented musicians?
And lets not forget that female supermodels make ten times what their male counterparts do.
But I don't see any media campoaign demanding equal work for equal pay there.
And its interesting that One perverted troll makes a website and this makes it acceptable to generalise most men as sexist/misogynist, but when teenage girls start bullying nerdy teenage boys over facebook, resulting in suicide, thats not misandry?
Its obvious that there are plenty of places in the world where women are disadvantaged.
But this is not applicable in the Western world, and it hasn't been for a very long time.
As I said earlier, Boku Haram kidnapped 240 girls and create an international outcry of disgust. That they executed just as many boys did not even get reported.
And yes, I did see her speech. And even the part about issues men face she claims should be fought for because "if we solve them it will make womens lives better", not because those problems were particularly unfair or sexist in and of themselves.
Its kind of like me claiming "Hey, we need to help Black people who live in poverty, so they stop abusing whites!"
And if it were truly about equality it would have been called "All for All", requesting EVERYONE to look out for EVERYONE, irrespective of gender. Reply -1
@Fakenameagain Well the #Killallmen that feminist groups spread around, but then claimed was "just a bit of harmless fun" would give some credence to the view that feminist groups encourage violence against men. Hell, an MRA conference in Canada had to change venue due to the number of death and bomb threats leveled at it.
Not that any mainstream media outlet reported on it.
And whilst Britain has been historically run by a group of smug privilidged elites, they do not act to keep women down, more to keep EVERYONE down. Well, apart from other Smug etonians. Reply 0
You will be telling me that Sunspot activity is irrelivent next.
Oh, and any paper with the headline "is Britain really the most sexist country", in a world where the middle east exists, is clearly worth reading! Reply -2
On Abstracts. Sorry, you are illustrating a fundamental misunderstanding about what an absract IS. And even if it did include the conclusion, without being able to assess the scientific method practiced, it renders the abstract irrelevant (I.E An abstract on whether God exists concludes that she does. The evidence listed is "it says so in the bible". The conclusion is invalid).
So (again)men dying in work is because of male choice, women not going into gaming is sexism.
There are laws that specifically prevent women being refused the sorts of dangerous work that routinely kill men, women simply chose not to do those jobs.
As is their right.
Women not going into gaming because they chose not to. Not because some patriarchal boys club is actively preventing them (look to the Fine Young Captalists Indie GoGo that the entire gaming media failed to cover)
Single men do adopt. But in the UK, single men are FORBIDDEN from adopting girls.
The "reasoning" for this is to prevent men from adopting girls to look after tham in their old age.
A reciprocal law does not exist for women.
This is clearly active legal sexism going on right now in the UK. So one right that Emma Watson has that you do not.
On domestic violence, the vast majority of data is collected in domestic abuse shelters which forbid men from entering them (admittedly for good reason).
Its kind of like walking around a village in Somerset and concluding that black people don't suffer from racism.
When men abuse women it IS more dangerous than the other way around. But the next time you see a news report that 100 women are killed a year in the UK by their partners, just remember that 50 men will have been.
Both figures are disgusting, but only one of them gets any kind of assistance.
You simply claiming "its a strawman question" does not make it so, and your utter failure to answer it is telling.
Climate science is, itself, rife with controversy. Probably another subject that you might want to research a bit more thoroughly. Pay particular attention to the actions of the University of East Anglia, and that we still do not factor the effects of cloud formations into climate models.
Still, I suppose if you are simply going to dismiss my links out of hand, I can do the same to yours.
Not that I would defend it, but I think if a man walked into a gay bar in crotchless chaps, accepted every drink that a gay man bought him, went home with that gay man and had sex with him, then felt disgused with himself the next day, I would imagine a rather large number of people would think he should accept a least a certain amount of responsibility for what he had done.
Sexism happens.
But it happens to BOTH sexes.
There are issues that women face, and there are issues that men face.
One of which being that should any man dare criticise a woman, he couldn't possibly be doing it for any reason other than misogyny. Reply 0
@frazzl She has a darn sight more control over her reproductive rights than any man does.
Still, I congratulate you on being the ONLY PERSON who has even attempted to answer the question "What rights do men have, that Emma Watson doesn't". Even if you did answer with an area where Emma Watson has MORE rights than any man.
Have a cookie. Reply -1
Abstracts do indeed set out to illustrate what an article AIMS to do. It does not illustrate whether it was succesfull.
I never claimed women were not second class citizens in Saudi, but feel free to make more claims about what I am saying.
The ROI case was stil la single case that was littered with fuckups. It did not, nor does it, indicate a widespread misogyny directed at women. Or, to put it anotehr way, if you think that one incidence indicates that foetuses are considered more valuble than women, why do you go on to completely ignore the fact that 95% of workplace deaths involve men is a sexism issue.
On adoption laws, would those be the same laws that prevent single men from adopting daughters, but allow single women to adopt sons?
Nope. No evidence of sexist misandry there.
On domestic abuse
But Womens aid, a pro feminist mouthpiece says its not true so who knows.
I suggest you do a bit of basic research of Erin Pizzey, the woman who opened the first domestic abuse shelter, and see how her "feminist sisters" treated her.
If workplace deaths are not a sexism issue, but are down to the choices that men make, then the lack of women in gaming/politics/whatever you care to mention are also down to the individial choices that people make.
You havn't debunked anything I have said, simply deliberately misinterpreted or ignored it.
Still if claiming that you have makes you feel big and clever about yourself, sure, go knock yourself out.
And the question "what right does Emma Watson not have that men do?" is not a strawman, and you have utterly failed to answer it, several times.
Let me answer it for you, she cannot serve either on the frontline in military service, or on a military submarine.
Gosh darn it she's oppressed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58arQIr882w Reply +1
On gender gap
Source 1: Compares full time male pay with full time women pay, ignores job preference.
Source 2: Compares full time pay ignoring job preference.
Who knew, chosing to take lower paid work would lead to lower pay.
Again, this is not sexist. Its akin to demanding that someone who works as a cleaner should be paid the same as someone who works on an oil rig. Ignoring specific requirements or dangers that each job requires.
Either way, thanks for proving why the gender pay gap is a myth that will not die.
On the "glass ceiling". Congratulation on posting to abstracts, but without access to the study itself, these prove nothing. I would ask if you actually read any of them yourself? The third link seems to simply be an explaination of what the glass ceiling "is".
And yes, men are expected to sacrifice their family time to go to work and provide for that family.
Again an example of "equality" that feminism is uniterested in. Instead of pushing for drives to allow men to spend more time with their families, it continues to push for more rights that enable women to enjoy the best of both worlds.
The US may not have maternity leave. But as this is EUROgamer, and I (and I am guessing you) live in EUROPE, thats irrelevant. Or are you next going to point to Saudi Arabia and use that to "prove" that women are not allowed to drive (though ignore that men are conscripted to risk their lives in military service?)
The ROI did not "let that woman die" that specific case is an example of a series of fuck ups that lead to a media outcry. Odd how the 95% of work reated deaths being male do not raise any kind of equal outcry. Oscar Pistorius blew his girlfreinds brains out, that does not mean that there is a systemic and institutionalised desire among men to blow their girlfreinds brains out.
States want to give foetuses rights. Just ignoring the EUROgamer thing again, this would mean that regarding reproductive rights issue, it the level of rights would be Foetus > Women > Men. Surely an agism or development issue rather than sexism?
So its now sexist to say that a woman and a mans rights regarding reproduction should be equal? Really?
Did you even read that one back to yourself?
Yes if a father has custody, a mother is expected to pay child support. However a mother can decide to give a child up for adoption, and a father CANNOT PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING.
Also 90% of custody battles result in the mother gaining custody. Hardly equal.
Yes women suffer terrible mistreatment. But NOT IN THE WESTERN WORLD.
Hell even when Boku Haram kidnapped over 200 girls in Nigeria there was an outcry in the west. I dare say you have no idea that they executed over 200 boys whilst they were doing it.
In the western world men are five times more likely to commit suicide.
More likely to become homeless.
70% of domestic abuse is initiated by women against their male partner. 5% of domestic abuse shelters accept men.
90% of workplace fatalities are male.
More university graduates are women.
So tell me again how men get it easy.
Now for the third time.
Tell me ONE right that Emma Watson does not have, that you do? Reply -4
@mattshark Not true. Feminism is about rights for women. It has nothing to do with equality.
The pay gap has been debunked many, many times over.
Women in certain age groups may well be overlooked for jobs (its not clear that they are) but increasing maternity rights will only make this worse. You want to see this theory dissapear, it will not involve giving women of reproductive age more rights, but giving men the same reproductive rights as women. Look at it this way, as an employer you have two 28 year old people of equal ability. neither of them have children.
Now in the event that one of them has a child, one who will be entitled to a year off work, the other two weeks.You not only have to pay the parent for their time off, but pay the replacement.
Now which one do you pick?
So is the "childbearing issue" caused because women have fewer rights than men, or more?
There is no glass ceiling. There is nothing stopping women climbing to the top, provided they are willing to sacrifice their right to family life. Something expected of men.
The Republic of Ireland allows abortion in the event that the pregnancy harms the health of the mother. And even if it didn't, one nation amoung the many western nations that allow women free choice, does not a sexism issue make.
You want a sexism issue, how about that fathers have no say if the motehr decideds to have an abortion. How about a woman can chose to give an unplanned child up for adoption and the father can do nothing to stop it. How about women can chose to absolve themselves of any responsibility for a child that they do not want, but a man will always be required to pay up?
Childcare laws are heavily in favour of women. Feminism does nothing to stop this, despite its shallow claim to be "about equality".
But I would agree that sexism is prevalent throughout western society. But I disagree who the majority target of it is.
But to get back to my initial point.
Name ONE right that Emma Watson does not have, that is extended to men. Reply -2
@Uncompetative Name one right that Emma Watson does not have that a man has.
I too was once a feminist. But then I learnt about equality. Reply +3
Peter Molyneux, Jack Thompson, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, all have been on the receiving end of death threats for years.
But suddenly something needs to be done about it.
Still, credit where its due, this is the first time I've read a mainstream gaming site admit that Ms Sarkesians claims are not beyond reproach. Reply +5
Valve pulls game from Steam following dev's tweet threatening Gabe Newell
So are some types of death threat forgivable? Reply 0
Civilian massacring game Hatred courts controversy, gets it
And the only thing stopping women from writing and creating their own games is that, on the whole, very few of them want to.
Men are not "keeping their boys club to themselves", there are active programs to get women into gaming, indeed the Indie Gogo organised by the Fine Young Capitalist successfully achieved its funding to do exactly that, despite a widespread media blackout on its activities after sabotage by a controversial feminist games developer.
Should we actively force women to do something they don't want to do? Indeed by pro-actively telling women, "Hey, you don't want to go and follow a career path of your own choosing, we need you to make gaming more inclusive" are we not actively condoning a misogynistic mindset that we, as men, know better than women do about what they should want?
AS for this game, its being panned for its sick and twisted condoning of violence, NOT that its using an unrealistic represenation of a man to do it.
And before you return to your "but men do this!" defence, there are women who choose to dress in very revealing clothes to seek out male attention, indeed far far more women who chose to do this than men who chose to go on killing sprees, yet we criticise gaming when it includes scantily clad women in games, but not when it portrays men as sociopaths.
And one of those stereotypes is doing something illegal! Reply 0
Way to misread my post.
RE:- Borderlands...Not if SOME raiders were female (which would be rather cool) but if ALL raiders were female. "Look" , the feminist press whould decry "PROOF that the gaming industry acts to misreapresent and decry women as objects that exist for the (male) gamer to abuse and destroy for their own amusement"
But strangely, no-one (well other than me) seemed to notice that they are all men. And there is a distinct LACK of outcry about this.
By the magical laws of feminism, its a clear example of discrimination.
And Eileen Wurnos is not the only example of a sociopathic female, there are plenty of them, from Elisabeth Bathory to Ma Baker. As many as men, no (or maybe they are just better at not getting caught) but your belief that they don't exist really does show your own complete and utter lack of knowledge on the subject, and your own internalised bigotry.
Yes there are sexualised female characters in gaming. But all of them?
If I were to take the gaming versions of "magic mike" or "300", decry those films for their unrealistic and sexualised representations of men, then claimed that this proved the entire film industry was institutionally misandrist ,do you think the film press would stand up behind me to shout "you go boy! Its about time someone said it"
Or do you think I would be universally derided for cherry picking my examples and demonstrating an astounding lack of knowledge of the media I was claiming to be an expert in?
And pointing to two articles that back up the "feminist" view is highlighting my point.
Unrealistic representations of women are a problem that need to be fought against, unrealistic representations of men are at best ignored and at worst overlooked.
For the third time now, if you have never played a game with a realistic representation of a strong female character, then you are clearly choosing the wrong games to play. Reply 0
About 3 billion men on the -planet. A handfull go on a rampage.
You think that shows that portraying men as rampaging sociopathsis realistic.
And I'l bet you think its me thats the sexist.
Gaming includes sexist portrayals of women. But it is not overriding, and strong independant female characters are endemic throughout the gaming industry, from Samus Aran and Faith through to Elaine Marley and Venus Jones. If you really have never encountered them, then you should really start reconsidering the games you are playing.
But you know who is really unreasilstically represented? Men. Who make up the vast majority of "baddies" that can be mindlessly blown away without a second thought, Look at Borderlands, ALL the raiders are men. Could you imagine the shitstorm that would explode if they were all women?
Hell even in halflife, the female enemy soldiers are the "elites"
Do I think this shows institutionalised and endemic misadndry throughout the industry?
Of course not. Because I am not a moron.
But anyone who looked at the gaming industry through the eyes of people like Anita Sarkesian, could quite easily paint that picture and make it believeable.
Only no-one would care. Because pfft, fuck men right. Reply +1
The point is, whilst unrealistic representations of women are being given plenty of coverage by mainstream gaming sites in the hopes of improving representation, representations of men in gaming continue to portray them as sadistic sociopaths with no interpersonal skills, but this unrealistic representation is, apparently, perfectly acceptable.
Hitman, apparently, contains some dubious examples of women. But those are nothin compared to the way in which it represents men. Reply 0
A: - Eileen Wurnos.
B:- If you have never seen a strong female character in a videogame, then you are clearly playing the wrong games. Reply +2
E3 organiser and trade group ESA speaks out against GamerGate
@MrTomFTW So you don't think that this "storm" is a PR Stunt by journalists still bitter about having their integrity questioned? Some lone internet fuckwit sends a deaththreat to a school, and suddenly everyone who holds an opinion that that one person may or may not have held has to abandon that view?
Phew, its a good job no-one ever attempted a movement to #killallmen or feminism would have to be dismantled overnight. Reply -3


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Posted in thread: A bank the welcomes concealed carry on 11-16-2012 at 12:26 AM
So, because "someone" does something wrong, we all must be punished. Is that really what you
are saying?Does NO ONE see the equivalent statement in my extreme example of murder? Because
"someone" is a...
Posted in thread: A bank the welcomes concealed carry on 11-14-2012 at 10:23 PM
Just out of curiosity, have you ever asked the owner exactly what is meant by that
sign?Locally, all of our gun stores have a "No Loaded Firearms Beyond This Point" sign posted
outside each entry door...
Posted in thread: guns and children on 11-05-2012 at 11:31 PM
This is by no means a rant on parenting and certainly not focused on you but I can tell you
what has worked for me.Nothing is a big deal until it's made a big deal.I grew up in a house
that had guns t...
Posted in thread: guns and children on 11-05-2012 at 10:30 PM
But even so, please always keep the gun locked up when not on you.I don't care how well your
kids behave. I don't care how responsible they are. All it takes is one tragic mistake to ruin
the lives of...
Posted in thread: guns and children on 11-05-2012 at 04:04 AM
Check out the Eddie Eagle Programs for parents. is where you should start and I'll tell you
why... I'm a city boy, having been born in Brooklyn, NY and living in the city or suburban NJ
until I was 1...
Posted in thread: MADD awarded officer, shoots himself on 11-03-2012 at 04:47 AM
That's harsh. He was only conducting some field research so he'll be better able to understand
those that seek his help.
Posted in thread: bullet tax to curb Chicago crime on 11-03-2012 at 04:42 AM
Hold on a second. They might be on to something here... I'd be completely behind a reasonable
tax (perhaps two or three percent) if the money was guaranteed to go to the establishment and
ongoing supp...
Posted in thread: A bank the welcomes concealed carry on 11-01-2012 at 11:13 PM
I have yet to see a gun buster sign on a bank.The only posted bank branches that I can think of
in the KC area are in posted supermarkets. To tell you the truth, I'm not sure which
supermarkets they a...
Posted in thread: Rem 700 22-250 recall on 11-01-2012 at 04:46 AM
I only started this thread to warn people of these older models that have bad triggers, I
posted a link to the Rem web page and it list several model Rem did issue recalls for. I give
up! There no bad...
Posted in thread: FFL, ATF and HOA on 10-25-2012 at 07:31 AM
I live in an HOA and by our covenants any type of business has to be coordinated with them.Do a
search if you have a pdf of your "DECLARATION OF COVENANTS,CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS,


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Destination: Asia
Embarkation: Singapore
I have to admit reading some of the Azamara cruise reviews before we left had made me slightly nervous and as on any ship if you want to sweat the small stuff there will always be something to gripe about. However our memories of the 14 days are fantastic.
Embarkation and disembarkation was very quick and straightforward. With the latter there is none of the rush to get you out of staterooms that we have experienced on other cruises especially Qm2 leaving you to hang around in public spaces. If you want to stay in your room until your luggage tag number & color called then you can. Even though the port in Hong Kong was little more than a dockside, there were plenty of More taxis available and the luggage pick up efficient. During the cruise all visas and passport issues were dealt with behind the scenes - our passports were taken off us in Singapore and we picked them up before arriving in Hong Kong, now the proud owners of Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian immigration stamps!
The Crew from Captain Carl Smith down to Rennie our Butler and Aaron , our Stateroom attendant were professional but very friendly. The Captain often stopped to chat even as he made his way round the ship. He is extremely down to earth and knows his crew by name. There were always Senior staff around on port days as people got on or off the ship which was nice. The Cruise Director John and Jim Badger the Cabaret Entertainer should have their own show! They are brilliantly funny together doing trivia, musical mania etc and again always had time to chat. A guest survey is sent out mid cruise and a follow up phone call made to everyone who completes it which adds to the feeling of being valued.
The Dining options were excellent, Windows/Breeza Cafe buffets had plenty of choice breakfast, lunch and dinner. Discoveries occasionally had some strange selections but we always found the service good and not too fast or slow. Lunch was very relaxed with good options in Discoveries as well. We ate once each in Aqualina and Prime C, both very good but because of the excellent quality of the other dining there is not so much of a marked difference as with the Speciality restaurants on other Celebrity ships, nor the cost, a $5 gratuity is all they ask and which we were more than willing to pay for the superb service and food.
Our veranda cabin was compact but had everything we needed. With such a port intensive itinerary and also unbelievable sights sailing through Halong Bay and up the Mekong Delta then the stateroom was not somewhere we spent much time. It was kept spotless by our Butler and stateroom attendant and they looked after us very well. Take the time to fill in the request for canapes, definitely worth it, scallops, prawns, chicken, properly prepared delights!
Quest has laundry facilities on deck 7 and rarely had to wait more than 30 minutes. Washing machines ( large ) were a max of $2 - on a cruise ship as small as Quest this is a great facility, just meant I had overpacked!
Entertainment was good on the whole. Jon Fleming the Enrichment lecturer was excellent giving the history and key things for each port. The Activities staff were enthusiastic and friendly and there were some great trivia competitions over the 14 days. The Drawing Room has a well stocked library and book swap selection. The pool was a reasonable size and very welcome in the 30+ degree heat in Thailand and south Vietnam. There was the occasional issue with reserved sunbeds but the staff did a good job of freeing these up if no one claimed them after 30 minutes.
Overall definitely a 5 star experience and we are looking to book our next cruise on Quest. I cannot rate it highly enough and in terms of value for money and port itinerary was fantastic. Three overnights makes a big difference in seeing some of the locations and meant that you had time to explore the local port and take shore excursions e.g Halong Bay and Hanoi. We were really sad when we had to leave and say our goodbyes. Less
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The nightmare begins when Alex receives a strange package in the mail with no return address. Inside is an ornate album filled with gruesome crime scene photos—a homicide scrapbook entitled The Murder Book. Alex can find no reason for anyone to send him this compendium of death, but when Milo views the book, he is immediately shaken by one of the images: a young woman, tortured, strangled, and dumped near a freeway ramp.
This was one of Milo's first cases as a rookie homicide cop: a vicious killing that he failed to solve, because just as he and his training partner began to make headway, the department closed them down. Being forced to abandon the young victim tormented Milo. But his fears prevented him from pursuing the truth, and over the years he managed to forget. Or so he thought.
Now, two decades later, someone has chosen to stir up the past. As Alex and Milo set out to uncover what really happened twenty years ago, their every move is followed and their lives are placed in jeopardy. The relentless investigation reaches deep into L.A.'s nerve-centers of power and wealth—past and present. While peeling back layer after layer of ugly secrets, they discover that the murder of one forgotten girl has chilling ramifications that extend far beyond the tragic loss of a single life.
A classic story of good and evil, sacrifice and sin, The Murder Book is a gripping page-turner that illuminates the darkest corridors of the human mind. It is a stunning tour de force.
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Q: Where did the idea for The Murder Book come from?
A: This particular novel grew out of my desire to learn more about Milo. When I wrote my first Delaware novel, When the Bough Breaks, I never thought it was going to get published let alone that I would write a series. I followed it up with two more Delaware stories and then a non-Delaware novel. At that point I said to myself if I'm going to do more books about this guy I want to learn more about him. So the next novel in the series, Silent Partner, featured Delaware as the protagonist. He wasn't just a professional solving a problem for others; he was the focus of the story. I did the same thing again in Bad Love. The Murder Book takes that same approach for Milo. He has been a major character of the series since the beginning—to some extent as important a character as Alex himself—and I wanted to further explore his life. The story also grew out of my desire to write a book that resonated beyond the crime story. The Murder Book explores Los Angeles in greater depth than previous books in the series. It's a classic novel of corruption that spans several decades. I know that's been done before but I thought I could put a unique slant on it.
Q: You're already well known for documenting the social and economic climate of Los Angeles. How is this book different?
A: It's not different in type as much as in degree. While I always go back in the past—I'm enough of a psychologist to believe you can't escape the past, you have to deal with it—The Murder Book provides more of a historical perspective on Los Angeles by going back in time and dealing with changes in the city over a twenty-year period. I've always considered Los Angeles a character in my books. I'm often identified as a writer of psychological thrillers. But reviewers have also noted these are very much LA novels, and that's how I see them. With the exception of one book all my novels have taken place here. I think that puts me well within the tradition of Southern California hardboiled detective writers.
Q: What is it about Los Angeles that so fascinates you?
A: I've always been fascinated by the extreme disparities between the haves and the have-nots in this town. They've become much more acute over the years and helped turn Los Angeles into a Third World colony. They also lead to anger and tension and frustration and hunger, which in turn breeds crime and extreme behavior. And although Delaware does solve mysterious puzzles, what he's really exploring is human behavior under extreme circumstances. I'm also fascinated by the influence of the film industry here. I've lived in Los Angeles since I was a kid—since 1959—and over the years I've watched this city become more of a company town than ever before. Los Angeles used to have a much greater range of businesses. Today it is permeated through and through by the film industry—not just economically but in its entire zeitgeist. There's a blurring of reality and fantasy here that's almost palpable.
Q: Prior to the 1985 publication of your debut novel—the first in the Delaware series—you spent fourteen years churning out a slew of novels that ended up being rejected. What changed for you as a writer that allowed you to make that breakthrough?
A: There were a couple of things that changed. In 1981 I realized I needed to approach fiction writing more professionally. I had always used writing as a catharsis. Well, if you want to do that you might as well write for yourself and stick your work in a drawer. If you want to write for other people you need to approach it as you would a job. I began writing with a lot more discipline. I outlined and polished and rewrote and honed it. In other words I worked a lot harder at my writing and took it much more seriously. By that time I also had much more to say because I had had some interesting life experiences. When I won the Goldwyn award at age 21 I was the epitome of callow. I wasn't experienced enough to have anything significant to offer. But by the time I was in my early thirties I was a veteran psychologist. I had worked in the trenches long enough to have something to say about human misery. That enabled me to write a more interesting story.
Q: Up until that time you had worked very hard at keeping your identity as a psychologist separate from your fiction. Why?
A: Essentially it was cowardice. I was afraid to reveal anything about myself. On some level all fiction is biography. If you're going to succeed as a fiction writer you have to be willing to put yourself on the line. It took a long time before I was ready to do that.
Q: To what extent do you draw on specific experiences from your years as a hospital psychologist in writing the Delaware novels?
A: I've never drawn on my list of patients to depict specific individuals or families in distress. And I never will. But I certainly know what it's like for families or individuals to be under stress. During my time as a hospital psychologist I treated thousands of children suffering from chronic and terminal diseases, birth defects, handicaps, and injuries. I also dealt with the aftermath of alcoholism, drug abuse, homicide, suicide, divorce, rape, physical abuse, sexual molestation, and grinding poverty. I like to think what I learned in those years imbues my writing with emotional authenticity. I also benefited from the fact that Children's Hospital was multi-cultural in the strictest sense. I was dealing with people of every conceivable background: paupers and the idle rich, educated and uneducated, Black, White, Hispanic, you name it. I couldn't have found a better training ground to be a writer if I had tried. In retrospect I'm glad I was a rejected writer for fourteen years. It gave me a chance to learn.
Q: Do you ever go back and reread your earlier novels?
A: Very rarely. In my down time the last thing I want to do is read my own work. I'd rather read the works of other authors and spend time with family and friends. Except for the occasional need to check a fact or two, I rarely go back to my previous works. When I write a novel I live with it every day for about a year. And during that process I tend not to be too introspective. I think to some extent introspection can be the enemy of productivity. One reason I've been able to write so many books is I focus on each project to the exclusion of all else. I have no doubt that if I did read my earlier books I'd spot things I wouldn't necessarily do today. That notwithstanding, on those few occasions when I do leaf through an old passage the work seems to hold up pretty well. When the Bough Breaks came out more than 20 years ago and still sells at a steady pace. Apparently when people pick up a new Delaware novel they often decide to go back and check out the older ones. I get a big kick out of that. It's a very gratifying feeling.
Q: Writers often talk about finding their "voice." How do you describe your writer's voice?
A: I don't think about it much. It's just the way the words come out of my head. I'd much rather write than talk about writing. What people say they like about my books is the sense of place and the memorable characters. And they like the psychology—the insights they feel they're getting. They like that peek into another world. My voice in the Delaware novels tends to be somewhat hardboiled. There's an element of cynicism in it. It's the outsider, the observer, looking in. And that's what a psychologist is. The stories are rarely about Delaware himself but rather about what he sees and the people who talk to him. The voice is that of the observer offering comments to others or, more often, to himself. Much of the story in these books takes place in Alex's head. That's why they're not turned into movies. A lot of what goes on is internal.
Q: What inspired you to make Milo Sturgis, Delaware's partner in crime solving, a gay homicide detective?
A: I wish I could say it was some great sensitivity on my part. I never liked the notion of an amateur detective coming in and showing up the cops. I felt a psychologist who worked with cops was much more plausible. Once I figured that out I knew I had to have a policeman in the story and I wanted to avoid the boring cliché of the gruff, grizzled veteran detective. This was back in 1981 and I knew the LAPD officially had no gay officers. So I thought making Milo gay would create a certain amount of tension. Ironically, one of the guys who wants to be the next police chief here is a gay, Jewish associate chief. That shows how far things have come at the LAPD. But back then a gay homicide detective was a revolutionary concept and certainly played against stereotype. For the same reason I had Delaware's first girlfriend working with power tools while he was the one dealing with emotions. What interests me in the world are the exceptions rather than the norm.
Q: Among the secondary characters in The Murder Book are several Los Angeles real estate moguls. Are they based on anyone in particular?
A: No. That's always been a point of pride with me. The fun of writing fiction is in making things up. And because I came to fiction as a psychologist I was always careful not to betray confidentiality. That made me a better writer because it forced me to use my imagination. In Silent Partner I had a Howard Hughes-like character. I viewed him not as a person but as an icon, a metaphor, and a larger than life figure. In Flesh and Blood I had a character that was a colleague of Hugh Hefner. But he was quite different from Hefner. These guys were made up of a whole cloth, as are all my characters. Each time you write a book you're creating new people. It's a godlike illusion.
Q: A well-known quote about writers suggests they hate to write but love having written. Is writing easy or hard for you?
A: That's a tough question to answer. In one sense it's very easy. I never get writer's block. Words just seem to flow out of me. But that's because I outline compulsively in order to get a firm grip on my stories, which tend to be very plot heavy. It's not that I love plotting but I believe a writer should never cheat the reader. That plotting process is hard work. The writing I find most difficult is non-fiction, which requires you to aim for clarity and elegance of style. Fiction writing allows you much more leeway because you're creating a whole world.
Q: Your wife, Faye Kellerman, is also a well-known best-selling author. What's it like to be married to a fellow writer? Do you talk about writing or give each other feedback on story ideas?
A: It's great being married to another writer. One of the nice things about our situation is we don't compete with each other because we were married for 12 or 13 years before we got published. And neither of us came to writing from an English department background. (Mine was psychology; hers was theoretical mathematics and dentistry.) We don't trade ideas but we do read each other's books. It's a great luxury having an in-house critic who's really constructive and on your side. We used to read each other's work in progress every week or so but over the years we've gotten more secure in our own abilities. Nowadays, instead of looking for help from each other we basically say, "read it and have fun with it." Fortunately we enjoy each other's stuff. When we do "talk shop" we tend to focus on the business side of publishing—which can be very strange—as opposed to the creative side.
Q: Twenty-five years ago you helped found a psychosocial rehabilitation program for kids with cancer at the Children's Hospital in Los Angeles (CHLA). The program endures to this day and is considered one of the finest of its kind in the country. Are you still actively involved?
A: Not directly. I'm still a Clinical Professor of Pediatric Psychology at USC's School of Medicine and a Clinical Professor of Psychology at USC's Department of Psychology. Although I don't do a lot of teaching I do occasionally supervise grad students, post-doctoral fellows, medical residents, and so on. Some of my students are full professors. I try to keep in touch with the field. Aside from that my main contact now is philanthropic in nature. For example, our foundation recently funded a quality of life research study at CHLA of children with brain tumors.
Q: We've talked about how your work as a clinical psychologist played a major role in what you bring to the Delaware character. Does your work as a writer impact what you do as teacher and psychologist?
A: I don't think it does. When I sit there with a grad student talking about a case, we're just talking about the case. I'm a psychologist again, not a writer.
Q: How does it make you feel to know, twenty-five years later, that the CHLA program you directed and help found has been so successful and changed so many lives for the better?
A: I was there for only a few years but I consider myself very fortunate to have been part of that program. Like most people who become healthcare professionals I became a psychologist because I really wanted to help people. It was a chance to give something back and make a difference in people's lives. I treated a lot of kids and they got better. There's no greater feeling in the world. With perhaps one exception I've always considered the work I did as a psychologist much more important than what I did and continue to do as a novelist because when you get right down to it fiction writing is very narcissistic work.
Q: What was the exception?
A: In 1993 I published a book called Devil's Waltz, a Delaware novel that dealt with a condition known as Munchausen by Proxy, a dangerous form of child abuse in which a parent induces symptoms in his or her child in order to win the attention of healthcare professionals. At the time few people had heard of the syndrome, including most doctors. After the book came out I got a number of calls from doctors and nurses around the country who said, "You know, we have this kid and we didn't know what the hell was going on with him…and now we know." That novel saved lives. It was incredible.
Q: Is there any part of you that misses your old life as a psychologist?
A: No. I like what I'm doing now. But it did take me a while to totally let that old life go. I wrote three books while working full-time as a psychologist. Eventually, however, I had to give it up. The demands were antithetical to what I wanted to accomplish as a writer and what I needed to do for my publisher. For example, it's difficult for a psychologist to just up and leave town. But publishers want you to go on book tours and travel. I decided I was going to try writing full time to see if I liked it and so I eased out of my practice. (It took a couple of years to finish up with the kids I was seeing.) What I really like about full-time writing is the personal freedom. As a therapist every hour of my day was booked up for months. I'd routinely have nine or ten appointments per day. Now I can wake up and say, "Gee, I can do whatever I want." It's very liberating. Fortunately, one of the things I got from my former career was a strong sense of discipline. A lot of people have difficulty dealing with a lack of structure in their lives. If they have too much leisure time they get nothing done. Because of my years as a psychologist that was never an issue for me.
Q: What do you consider your greatest strength and your greatest weakness as a writer?
A: Sometimes I think I get a little too wordy. I'm always trying to rein myself in and say more with less. At the start of each day's writing I always go back and revise my work from the day before. I consciously try to make sure I'm not over-writing. Perhaps my greatest strength is the psychological insight I bring to my fiction. I like to think there's a certain unique quality to what I do but that's up to other people to judge. I also think I have a pretty good sense of place. And people tell me I'm a very vivid writer; that there are scenes and characters that stick out in their minds. I also like to think I bring a sense of compassion to my writing. I'm basically an optimist. I don't want pat happy endings but I also don't see a need to write an ending that's morose. People should be entertained when they read. Arguments over whether a piece of writing is entertainment or literature are nonsensical and pretentious. If we don't stray too far from our caveman ancestors sitting around a fire telling stories, that's okay. Some of the world's most enduring classics are simply great stories at heart.
Q: What's the most important thing your reading public should know about you?
A: How much I appreciate them. Like most writers I write for myself and not an audience. But at the same time I have a profound appreciation for my readers. It's a great thing to take a project from initial concept to finished book, put it out in the public, and have people not only buy what you've written but also come back again and again for more. I couldn't do this without them.


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- Juice from 4-6 large pomegranates or 2 cups POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice
- 2 racks of lamb, frenched and trimmed of fat
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup mint leaves
- 4 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tablespoons orange blossom honey
- Skin of 1 apple (any variety)
In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook pomegranate juice, sherry, bay leaf, honey and apple skin; reduce by half.
Remove from heat and discard bay leaf and apple skin. Allow reduction to cool; divide evenly and save in two separate containers.
In a blender, place 3 tablespoons of olive oil and mint leaves; blend until smooth. Combine the mint and oil mixture with half of the pomegranate reduction to make molasses. Set aside and keep warm.
Salt and pepper the lamb and set aside for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 160°C.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron skillet. Brown the lamb on all sides.
Place lamb on a roasting rack over a shallow pan and brush on all sides with the remaining pomegranate reduction. Roast in preheated oven. Baste lamb every 7 minutes (5 times). Lamb should be done to medium rare when a meat thermometer inserted reads 58°C.
Remove lamb from the oven and allow to rest for 7 to 10 minutes before carving into chops. Allow 3 to 4 chops per serving or a half rack per person.
Drizzle with mint-pomegranate molasses and serve this pomegranate recipe hot.
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Shares in AIM listed satellite operator Avanti Communications (AVN) have slumped today by 62.75p to 286p after results for the year to June 30th 2012 were announced and were received poorly. Adding to Avanti's misery bear raider Evil Knievil announced that he had gone short at 295p. He is wrong and this is a buying opportunity. I say this as someone who tipped the shares first at 116p in August 2004 and who has continually rated them as a buy at anything up to an all time high of almost £8. I still believe that the shares will in due course move sharply higher and my target price is £16.81. Here is why.Read the full article on TradingResearchPoint | Comments


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Sandwiches can be any combination of bread, meat, and spread, which is why they are called "the slot machine of foods." Hit the jackpot with this Groupon.
The Deal
- $15 for three Groupons, each valid for $10 worth of sandwiches, salads, and pizza (a $30 total value)
Franklin Fine Wine & Cafe offers free parking for customers.
Franklin Fine Wine & Cafe
While children have playgrounds and arcades as places to find fun, adults have places like Franklin Fine Wine & Cafe. Home to a dizzying array of wines and craft beers, Franklin Fine Wine & Cafe also satisfies appetites, dishing out more than a dozen different made-to-order sandwiches and specialty pizzas that are perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or snack during the intermission of a drag race. The Hawaiian Volcano pizza anchors the shop's selection of pies, scorching taste buds with a spicy combination of ham, bacon, pineapple, and jalapeno. During their visit, patrons can also check out the shop's cigar room, and on Friday nights, they can try out new wines during free tastings.


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Distressed 5-pocket denim shorts with scalloped crochet trimming around bottom hems. Zipper and button fly. Some destroyed texture in places for a cool, worn-in feel and look. Bottom hems above the trimming are frayed.
Free People
What's not to like about these shorts? The fabric is well constructed denim material and the lace edge adds a feminine touch. Neither too high nor too low and may be dressed up or down. As to size, I purchased my normal 25
The Perfect Short
Snatched these babies in the True Blue wash, size 24 fits like a glove! The quality of the denim is so soft, and the lace appliqué is precious and very well made as well. I especially like how the lace helps cover the entire cheek region in the back, a rarity these days! Highly suggest this purchase...I'll probably be getting the black next!
I purchased these in stark black 27 and aero 28; I am typically a size 4/6 with 28" waist, 38" hips and a 21" thigh# The 28s fit best, but the 27s in stark black fit pretty well, too# Aero wash is a little stiff, and I think the black is softer with more stretch# I did not find an issue with the leg fit on either pair, but I will say that the openings do not stretch due to the lace being attached# The fit is very flattering# I am short waisted so the band sits just below my navel #it's probably why I was able to fit in a smaller size## The inseam is short yet my tush is covered = magic. Now all I need is some warm weather!
Super cute, but with usual denim short problems
I adore the lace edges on these shorts and I especially like that they're semi-high waisted, but.... Like all denim shorts, they ride up a bit! It's can be very uncomfortable. Lots of points for fashion; no points for comfort.
Favorite Shorts
I have these in both the light denim, and the black. I buy this short every summer in multiple shades because I love it so much. Looks great anywhere and has the perfect rise. I really love the black wash ones!!!
The Best Shorts I Own
I got these last year for my birthday (I wouldn't spend $88 on shorts when I only get to wear them for 3 months, I live in a cold place). But these shorts are literally the only ones I wear, they're super flattering and I get compliments on them all the time and they look great with anything. I went up a size because they're high-waisted and I wanted them to be more comfortable when I sit. Also, these cover my entire butt which is an issue with high-waisted shorts. Bottom line, buy these shorts. They are the essential summer wear and I've owned them for over a year and they're still in perfect condition.
best purchase- a classic
these are the best go-to shorts. so comfortable and reliable. they go with almost anything! ive had the same pair for 2 years in daisy wash and just bought another pair in stone black. so stoked! would def recommend to anyone who is looking at them. the fit is true to size as well.
Super Cute!
Everyone should own a pair of these! They're so cute and make any outfit look amazing! The sizing however is a little weird. I have the Daisy Wash and the Stone Black. The Daisy wash fits true to size, whereas the Stone wash runs a little big. I have the daisy in my usual 28 and the stone black in size 27. The material used for the stone black is definitely a more soft and stretchy material than the daisy wash which is a true non stretchy denim material. Other than the sizing, these shorts are a must have for an free people lover!
These are by far the best shorts I've ever had. They fit perfectly and are super comfortable. They have a bit of stretch in them. I wear them a bit higher waisted. I bought them in black and will now buy them in white!


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On the June 17 at 12:12PM a new clock was revealed for all the people to see. Both the mayor- Ramon Jayo and state member- Andrew Cripps pulled the vale down to expose a clock that even Big Ben could be jealous over!
Halifax now is truly on the map now that we have a giant clock in the centre of our town.
No longer will town wanderers be wondering about what time it is!
Halifax Police couldn't be happier to congratulate the local Lions group for their commitment and support and for making this clock become a reality. The clock celebrates 100 years of 'Lionism'. Halifax Police were present for the extremely well attended event.
They took the opportunity to hand out security pamphlets and bags as well as bring the Lower Herbert Blue Light games trailer.
Senior Constable Shelley Millns had a great day racing cars along side some of the visiting kids. Once again, congratulations Lions on your 100 year clock, we truly appreciate the work you have done and continue to do in our great town.


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Simvastatin/ niacin
Generic Name: simvastatin/niacin (SIM-va-STAT-in/NYE-a-sin)
Brand Name: Simcor
Simvastatin/ niacin is used for:
Lowering high cholesterol and triglycerides in certain patients. It also increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) ("good") cholesterol levels. It is used along with an appropriate diet. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Simvastatin/niacin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor and niacin combination. The HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor works by reducing the production of certain fatty substances in the body, including cholesterol. The niacin works by reducing low-density lipoprotein (LDL) ("bad") cholesterol and triglycerides and increasing HDL cholesterol.
Do NOT use simvastatin/ niacin if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in simvastatin/niacin
- you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- you have liver problems, unexplained abnormal liver function tests, active peptic ulcer disease, or certain types of active bleeding (arterial bleeding)
- you take boceprevir, clarithromycin, cobicistat, cyclosporine, danazol, diltiazem, erythromycin, fibrates (eg, clofibrate, fenofibrate, gemfibrozil), an HIV protease inhibitor (eg, ritonavir), itraconazole, ketoconazole, nefazodone, posaconazole, telaprevir, telithromycin, verapamil, or voriconazole
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using simvastatin/ niacin:
Some medical conditions may interact with simvastatin/niacin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are able to become pregnant
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have a history of liver problems; abnormal liver function tests; yellowing of the skin or eyes; kidney problems; diabetes; underactive thyroid; electrolyte, endocrine, or metabolism problems; blood or bleeding problems (eg, low blood platelet levels); low blood pressure; gout; muscle pain or weakness; seizures; or ulcers
- if you are dehydrated, have a severe infection or a recent serious injury, or are very ill
- if you drink large amounts of alcohol or if you have a history of alcohol abuse
- if you are scheduled to have surgery or if you have received an organ transplant
- if you have taken or are taking immediate-release (short-acting) niacin, another product that contains niacin, or vitamins or other supplements that contain niacin or nicotinamide
- if you have not previously taken simvastatin or a long-acting niacin. Simvastatin/niacin should only be used in patients who already take simvastatin or long-acting niacin
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with simvastatin/niacin. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Amiodarone, amlodipine, azole antifungals (eg, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole), boceprevir, cobicistat, colchicine, cyclosporine, danazol, diltiazem, dronedarone, fibrates (eg, clofibrate, fenofibrate, gemfibrozil), HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), lomitapide, macrolide antibiotics (eg, clarithromycin, erythromycin), nefazodone, ranolazine, telaprevir, telithromycin, or verapamil because the risk of myopathy (eg, muscle pain, tenderness, weakness) may be increased
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) or digoxin because the risk of their side effects may be increased by simvastatin/niacin
- Certain medicines for high blood pressure (eg, clonidine, prazosin) because the risk of a sudden drop in blood pressure when sitting or standing up, which may cause dizziness or light-headedness, may be increased by simvastatin/niacin
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if simvastatin/niacin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use simvastatin/ niacin:
Use simvastatin/niacin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take simvastatin/niacin by mouth at bedtime with a low-fat snack (eg, low-fat yogurt, banana, crackers with a glass of low-fat milk), unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Taking simvastatin/niacin with a low-fat snack may reduce flushing and stomach upset from simvastatin/niacin. Do not take simvastatin/niacin on an empty stomach.
- Do not drink alcohol or hot drinks, or eat spicy foods around the time you take simvastatin/niacin. This may also help to reduce the risk of flushing.
- Swallow simvastatin/niacin whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
- Eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice may increase the amount of simvastatin/niacin in your blood, which may increase your risk of serious side effects. The risk may be greater with large amounts of grapefruit or grapefruit juice. Avoid large amounts of grapefruit or grapefruit juice (eg, more than 1 quart daily) while you are using simvastatin/niacin. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about including grapefruit or grapefruit juice in your diet while you are taking simvastatin/niacin.
- If you take cholestyramine or colestipol, take simvastatin/niacin at least 4 to 6 hours after you take cholestyramine or colestipol.
- Take simvastatin/niacin on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it. Taking simvastatin/niacin at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
- Continue to take simvastatin/niacin even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
- If you miss a dose of simvastatin/niacin, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. If you miss taking simvastatin/niacin for several days in a row, contact your doctor before you start to take it again. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use simvastatin/niacin.
Important safety information:
- Simvastatin/niacin may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use simvastatin/niacin with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Simvastatin/niacin may cause liver problems. Rarely, severe and sometimes fatal liver failure has been reported in patients taking simvastatin/niacin. Your risk of developing liver problems may be greater if you drink alcohol daily or in large amounts with simvastatin/niacin, or if you have a history of liver problems. Check with your doctor before drinking alcohol while you are taking simvastatin/niacin. Tell your doctor right away if you experience symptoms of liver problems (eg, yellowing of the skin or eyes; dark urine; pale stools; severe or persistent nausea, loss of appetite, or stomach pain; unusual tiredness).
- For best results, simvastatin/niacin should be used along with exercise, a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet, and a weight loss program if you are overweight. Follow the diet and exercise program given to you by your health care provider.
- Do NOT take more than the recommended dose without checking with your doctor.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take simvastatin/niacin before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery. Simvastatin/niacin may need to be stopped for a few days before certain types of surgery.
- Flushing may occur with simvastatin/niacin and can last for several hours. Take simvastatin/niacin at bedtime so that flushing will occur during sleep, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. If you are awakened by flushing at night, get up slowly, especially if you feel dizzy or faint, or if you are taking blood pressure medicines. Taking aspirin 30 minutes before you take simvastatin/niacin may lessen flushing. Talk with your doctor to see if you should take aspirin before you take simvastatin/niacin or if flushing becomes bothersome.
- Muscle problems (myopathy) may occur with simvastatin/niacin. The risk of muscle problems may be greater in people who take higher doses of simvastatin/niacin, in people older than 64 years old, in females, or in people who have kidney problems or low thyroid function. It may also be greater in those who take it with certain other medicines (eg, niacin), especially in Chinese patients. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if you also have a fever or general body discomfort. Tell your doctor if you have muscle problems that persist even after your doctor has told you to stop taking simvastatin/niacin.
- Certain conditions may increase your risk of serious muscle problems. These may include dehydration; low blood pressure; major surgery or injury; severe infection; uncontrolled seizures; or serious metabolism, endocrine, or electrolyte problems. Contact your doctor right away if you develop one of these conditions.
- Diabetes patients - Simvastatin/niacin may increase your blood sugar levels. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
- Rarely, changes to the skin, hair, and nails (eg, discoloration, dryness, hair loss) may occur. Check with your doctor if these effects become bothersome or cause you concern.
- Simvastatin/niacin may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury. Tell your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding. Tell your doctor if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools.
- Simvastatin/niacin has niacin in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has niacin or nicotinamide in it too. This includes vitamins and other supplements. If it does or you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Women who are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control while taking simvastatin/niacin. Check with your doctor if you have questions about using birth control.
- Lab tests, including liver function, blood sugar, blood cholesterol, and creatine phosphokinase (CPK) blood levels, may be performed while you use simvastatin/niacin. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Use simvastatin/niacin with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially muscle problems.
- Simvastatin/niacin should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not take simvastatin/niacin if you are pregnant. It may cause harm to the fetus. Avoid becoming pregnant while you are taking it. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. Simvastatin/niacin is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking simvastatin/niacin.
Possible side effects of simvastatin/ niacin:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Back pain; diarrhea; dizziness; flushing (eg, itching, redness, tingling, warmth); headache; nausea; runny or stuffy nose; stomach upset.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); burning, numbness, or persistent tingling; change in the amount of urine produced; confusion; dark or red-colored urine; dark, tarry, or bloody stools; decreased sexual ability; depression; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; increased sweating; joint pain; loss of appetite; memory problems; muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (with or without fever and fatigue); pale stools; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; severe or persistent dizziness or light-headedness; severe or persistent nausea or stomach or back pain; shortness of breath; swelling of the hands, legs, or feet; trouble sleeping; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; vision changes; vomiting; yellowing of the eyes or skin.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.Proper storage of simvastatin/niacin:
Store simvastatin/niacin at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep simvastatin/niacin out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about simvastatin/niacin, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Simvastatin/niacin is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take simvastatin/niacin or any other medicine. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about simvastatin/niacin. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to simvastatin/niacin. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using simvastatin/niacin.
Disclaimer: This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You must talk with your healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine.
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