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The Rest of the Stack is my general mini-review coverage of new comics for any given week. It's in addition to (or in place of) full-size individual reviews. It's far less formal, and more off-the-top-of-my head thoughts on the given comics than it is detailed reviews.
This issue continues (obviously) from the last, offering first a flashback and then picking up in the "present" with Aric and his fellow slaves tending to The Vine's whims. Aric is mutilated when he attempts to defend a fellow slave, which seems likely to be a key point to be played on as this series unfolds. We then flash forward a few years, and see the slaves' rebellion against The Vine, and see Aric bond with the X-O armor. I continue to like the story–this has all sorts of echoes of the classic #0 issue from the old series, but updated and expanded a bit. Normally I wouldn't really like that, but it's working here for me, as actual development (especially since we've actually had appearances by the X-O armor in both issues thus far rather than being put off for several). The art's also working well for me. I'm also pretty sure that this is a new record for me…two consecutive months of buying X-O Manowar as it comes out. Quite enjoying this new Valiant, and looking forward to a hopefully lengthy run of this quality! (8/10)
AVENGERS Vs. X-MEN #5
The Avengers and the X-Men have gathered on the moon, to fight over custody/freedom of Hope…but the close proximity of the Phoenix causes Hope to lose control and beg Wolverine to go ahead and kill her before it's too late. But it is–the Phoenix Force itself has arrived. Tony Stark flies a device into the Phoenix to attempt to destroy it, but it turns out that the expectations we all had were just a bit off, as the true host of the Phoenix is revealed. I like this issue overall, and less than half way through the 12 issues, I'm glad to see that the Phoenix has arrived and all that–we're not left waiting til #9 or 10. I'm rather tired of the "match-ups" between the various characters…though I suppose in this main series I'd rather the "cameos" to wasted space on the fights themselves (I'll get the detail on those in other tie-in issues if I keep up with 'em). The art's not bad, though somehow I've gotten it into my head that we're due for a switch, and I'm just now getting used to this visual style. Possibly the best part of the issue–and this 'event' so far–is this issue's ending, where we get a surprise that I was honestly NOT expecting, I like the design unveiled here, and I'm actually interested in where things are now headed (and what it'll mean long-term for the new Host of the Phoenix). (8/10)
While the fight for Hope between the X-Men and Avengers unfolds on the moon, Magneto, Storm, and Psylocke find themselves stuck "just waiting" to see what the outcome is with the arrival of the Phoenix. Meanwhile, some of the mutant kids have escaped "captivity" at the Avengers Academy, and confront Danger and Unit about how they might be able to participate in the conflict. Unfortunately, Unit pulls a fast one on 'em, leaving everyone in bad condition…and the conflict on the moon ends, and we revisit the revelation from the end of Avengers vs. x-Men #5. The art for this issue's not bad…and I kinda like the look we get at Magneto, Storm, and Psylocke–three very powerful mutants who aren't part of the major battle, and how they interact while they "wait." I'm not a huge fan of the kids, though, and as I've begun glossing over the "Previously" page, I actually MISSED the note that this issue takes place AFTER Avengers Academy, so AA #31 was spoiled for me for reading this first. Not a bad issue for a tie-in, though I would have liked more focus on Magneto and less on the kids. (7/10)
Seems that expectations of Sebastian Shaw may have been off the mark as he reveals different colors here. Despite orders to the contrary, the Academy folks realize they can't follow those orders–so they manage a rather amusing (particularly Hercules' part) "out" for the situation. I think I was expecting a longer arc, but this seems to be the end of a 3-parter. I have no problem there–I do get rather tired of fixed 6-parter-every-story situations, but it's come to seem rather rare to me. The writing for the issue is good, and I'm liking the characters overall. The only real trouble is that there are quite a few, and I've not yet really connected with most, nor do they stick out to me as individuals yet once I've put an issue down. That limits my personal liking of the book, but I trust that continued exposure will change that. The art's quite good; I really enjoy Grummett's work in particular. All in all, not a bad issue on the whole, and Protective Services arc seems to be over, I hope the next issue continues with the AvX tie-in, as right now that's a great excuse for following this book. Still, so long as it's $2.99 I may follow this post-AvX, though I've not tried to make that decision for any of the tie-in titles yet. (7.5/10)
Though comic-sized physically, this is technically a magazine. And I have to admit, it was the $1.49 price point and the Valiant stuff that motivated my purchase. I've followed Rich Johnston's stuff for years–from Lying in the Gutters that I looked forward to every week at CBR and then the Bleeding Cool website when that launched. I'm not expecting any kind of high journalism here, and I don't get any impression that the BC crew intends that with this project. But I quite enjoyed having something in-print physically to read and learn from, as well as seeing some of these images on paper instead of just a computer screen. I don't trust the "price guide," though if anyone wants to make me a BC-price-guide-level offer on The Walking Dead, I'll sell you my singles from the past year or so! I'm kinda not-thrilled to get this #0 issue at the beginning of June, and have to now wait at least 4, maybe almost 5 months for the full launch of #1 in October. I'm also not sure what physical size/format this is going to be in the long haul–but I certainly appreciate the comic book dimensions, whether stapled or square-bound, as opposed to the larger "magazine-size." Keeping this to a comic size will allow far easier storage, and a squared binding means I could stick it on a shelf. Overall, I'm quite happy with my $1.50 purchase here, and I'm definitely looking forward to the ongoing editions. (9/10)
Even though this issue came out awhile ago, it was on the recent-issues rack, and I bought this to meet a $5 minimum purchase to use my credit/debit card at another comic shop. I waffled between this and Dark Avengers (formerly Thunderbolts) #175, but wound up buying this since it's a one-shot to make sure I wouldn't get sucked into another ongoing series. Unfortunately, I quite regret that logic, as I wasn't 100% sure what this was, but halfway hoped it was a 616-universe story involving the movie Avengers characters. But this was a sort of pointless (to me) prologue to the Avengers film showcasing why the characters were originally chosen by Fury to be considered for the Avengers Initiative, with a scene for each that backs up Fury's points. The story is flimsy, though the art's rather pretty to see. I do appreciate that while visual cues from the films are maintained, the characters don't come off as trying to be direct renditions of the actors. This wasn't a horrible purchase, and I get what I chose by logic to get–an inconsequential one-shot that leaves me nothing else to buy related to the issue…unless I get overcome by curiosity and pick up that Dark Avengers issue with the new week's comics. (5/10)
Filed under: Avengers Academy, Avengers vs. X-Men, Avengers vs. X-Men (event), Bleeding Cool, INDEPENDENT/SMALL-PRESS PUBLISHERS, MARVEL, Marvel Universe, Uncanny X-Men, Valiant, X-O Manowar | Tagged: avengers, Avengers Academy, Avengers vs. X-Men, Avx, bleeding cool, Comic Reviews, Hope, MARVEL, Phoenix, Phoenix Force, The Avengers Initiative, Uncanny X-Men, Valiant, x-men, X-O Manowar |


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Marabel and the Book of Fate by Tracy Barrett
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You can go go to Hash House at Rio Get ready to get twisted. Hash House A Go Go officially opened its doors yesterday in its newest location inside Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Boasting very Vegas-friendly hours of 6 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily, this swanky new spot located near the hotel's convention space and Starbucks….
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There's a revamped "Forum" to rock out in The beloved Forum concert venue in Los Angeles has been revamped in more ways than one. Caesars Entertainment was announced as Forum's official partner, in correlation with a new marketing strategy and sleek makeover that includes a modernized Arena bowl, VIP clubs and massive outdoor terrace. It….
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The LINQ has added some spice Everyone's eyes are on The LINQ as its first venues have officially opened, with more to roll out through spring. The first major restaurant—and one we're really excited about—is the two-level Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar. It officially opened its doors New Year's Day, offering a spicy mix….
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The Linq isn't just about the High Roller wheel Here's an "only in Vegas" question for you: what do zebras, coffee, and mechanical bulls have in common? That would be The Linq, as the first few venues of the anticipated Strip-centric district have finally been announced. Opening Dec. 27, count on a Starbucks (obvs), whimsical….
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Speaking Engagements
The following are some talks that are currently being offered for your event (meetup or conference) or internally at your company.
Matthew, speaking recently in Portland.
Best Practices for Destroying Peoples' Dreams (and Other Ways Design Research Can Be Helpful)
Ever been handed a project or had someone come to you with an idea that immediately made you think, "This is probably a waste of time." What if, instead of taking on the project, you first went to find out if it's a good idea?
This talk is a mix of stories about people whose dreams were dashed (and they were thankful for it) as well as practical advice for helping you find out if that idea is any good.
The talk title comes from the fact that, over the course of his career, Matthew killed several projects by providing evidence that the project shouldn't even begin (or should be stopped in its tracks). Four times he's had to deliver the bad news to someone who then went on to shutter their entire business. And they thanked him for it. Spending $20,000 to make that early decision meant avoiding spending millions to build something no one would want enough to justify the money, time, and effort.
This is a 60-minute talk. It is about stand-alone Discovery projects and why we should be doing them pretty much all the time. The audience is anyone who spends time in their work trying to understand the value of an idea before committing to it.
Given most recently at UX Hong Kong.
Cromulent Research Methods
There are a few tried-and-true research methods, as well as some methods that are tried-and-untrue-yet-still-used-anyway. This talk will give an overview of some of these methods with an eye to how you can do this work yourself, do it better, and begin with a solid foundation of understanding so that you can do the right work well.
This can be a 60-minute talk or a 30-minute talk. In the 60-minute version we get to watch clips from The Simpsons! It is about different research methods people can use to better identify user/customer needs. The audience is non-HCD or new-to-HCD.
Given most recently at Product Tank PDX.
Choices & Consequences
It isn't enough anymore to make something well if the thing itself has no value or at worst contributes to the frustration, anxiety, or actual harm of another human. We all, individually, need to consider that we're making choices everyday that have consequences, and we need to decide the extent to which we're willing to live with that.
You own your skills. You get to decide who gets your value.
This can be a 10- 20- or 45-minute talk. This is not a practical talk. There is some practical advice, but it really is more a get-you-thinking/call-to-action piece that asks people to consider who they work for and what they work on. The audience is anyone who makes things for humans.
Given most recently at User Research London.
Nudges: Changing Minds and Behaviors with Data, Patience, and Kindness
Whether seen as a profession, method, or tool, Design Research excels at providing a deep understanding of any given system and the things needed to move that system into a better state of being. A big part of that system is the humans who work within it and are impacted by it.
If you want to move a group of people to a better state of being (think behavior change over time) you've got to do it with small nudges. It starts with a thorough understanding of the current state of things. How well one identifies a gap usually influences how well one bridges it.
This can be a 45- or 60-minute talk. This is a designing-for-behavior-change talk with a focus on Service Design, Process Design, and all those "soft" skills that are actually hard to do. The audience is anyone who makes things for humans.
Given most recently for members of the Service Design Network and PDX Design Research.
Principles of Effective Service Design
If you search for "Design Principles" you will find plenty of options to choose from. This talk seeks to coalesce some of the core principles of human-centered design with an eye toward measuring said principles to make sure you're doing the right work well.
This can be a 30- or 60-minute talk. The focus of this talk is on Service Design, but the principles can be applied to any work that is about making things for humans to use. The audience is anyone who makes things for humans.
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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Authorities Sunday were investigating the shooting death of a man in an unincorporated area of South Los Angeles.
The man's body was found in the 13000 block of South Broadway just before 2 a.m., the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a written statement.
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Dave Brigg
Prospector in Arizona
I am a middle aged man who is doing what The Lord has directed me to do, as best as I can understand it. I have been led into the mountains by God to prospect for precious metals and maintain a mining claim until I find an appropriate person to assist me. I was also there to save lives and learn valuable lessons through much pain, deprivation, suffering,learning and a whole lot of waiting for God to fulfill a wonderful prophesy that He gave to me through an elderly man when I was 30 years old. That is when the adventure began and it is still being slowly revealed to me through "Signs And Wonders", which was the first part of the prophesy, and actually came to pass. Now after about 23 years, I am still waiting for the second half of the prophesy to come to pass. Since the first half of the prophesy actually happened then I am assured that the second half will also happen. The whole prophesy is this : "The Lord", "Signs and Wonders", and "Double Signs and Wonders". All I know for sure is that it includes "Gold and Silver", saving lives and a dream that told me to "Talk and Make Circumference". I was also given a dream about a certain woman who I am still waiting to meet, after all of these years. I was even given her name! I am currently trying to develop 10 blogs and am sleeping very little during this process. I am writing about some very hard things to understand, but it is all true. One of my web sites is : http://simplysupernaturalistic.wordpress.com . I have much more to say but I will close now by saying that God is alive and well and involved in those peoples lives whose names are written in Heaven. Would you like to go to Heaven some day? He has certain rules that must be understood, but your name may also be written in Heaven if you will have 'Faith" in "Him".
I am now, and have been in a great spiritual battle that includes attacks from "Free Masonry" which is a demonically controlled "secret society". My own father was a demonically possessed "Mason". It was not until recently that I discovered How it happened. I listened to an interview of the author of a book named "Free Masonry, Deadly From The First Degree". The first ceremony into the "Blue Lodge" is actually a Marriage Ceremony to Baal! It is during this ceremony that a person is tricked into becoming "possessed" by Satan, as my own father had become!
This is a Warning to all who seek special knowledge that provides a form of power over others.


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Google teams up with Monotype to let you download the entire Google Fonts catalog
Google's massive collection of free and open-source fonts, Google Fonts, has grown in popularity since launching over two years ago. The quality of the typefaces available may vary greatly, but if you're in search of new fonts, Google Fonts is still an excellent place to look.
Google has made the process of using its catalog of typefaces on the Web quite easy, but browsing and downloading the font files manually can be a cumbersome process — unless you're willing to get your hands dirty. For the rest of us, Google has teamed up with the Monotype type foundry, so we can easily download the entire catalog for offline use.
Here's How
After downloading Monotype's SkyFonts app, head here and click the "Browse Google Fonts" button. From there you'll be able to select the fonts you want (as shown below) and use them almost immediately.
While not everyone will love using a third-party app to sync typefaces, SkyFonts is relatively easy to use and can update your fonts when they're altered on Google's servers (e.g.: when new characters are added). Best of all, after you've installed your fonts, you don't have to keep SkyFonts running.
For more on how beautiful Google Fonts can be, head here.
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Custom designed structural support
Besides prosthetics, many other devices have been 3D printed to help people like Emma, a two-year-old girl who couldn't use her arms. A congenital disorder (arthrogryposis multiplex congenital, or AMC) made her joints stiff and left her muscles underdeveloped and too weak to even play with toys.
Emma's doctors at the Alfred Hospital for Children in Wilmongton, Delaware in the United States, were pioneers in the development of devices to support limb movement (orthoses). However, making something to fit her small frame was a fabrication challenge. They contacted the 3D printing company, Stratasys, and together they custom designed a special version of their Wilmington Robotic Exoskeleton (WREX) just for Emma. The WREX provides structural support and assists movement, giving recipients the added strength that they need.
Stratasys printed Emma's exoskeleton using their fused deposition modelling (FDM) technology from ABS plastic. The device, fitted with rubber bands for balance and to assist movement, has provided the added extra strength she needs to lift her arms and play, leading her to call the exoskeleton her 'Magic Arms.' Emma's WREX was designed to be worn as a jacket. It was special as it could be redesigned, re-printed and replaced as she grew. When the jacket was removed for adjustments, she spoke her first ever full sentence: 'I want that.'
This examples shows how even the most basic plastics, and the most affordable 3D printers can be used to create functional prosthetics that can change people's lives. More designs are springing up daily. In particular, a group of over 500 dedicated volunteers, the e-Nable community, are currently working to improve the open-source Robohand design and to adapt it to special cases. In early 2014 they provided one of their designs (the Cyber Beast) to a man named Jose Delgado Jr. After one month of trial, Jose decided the US$50 ABS plastic prosthetic was even more effective than his previous, professionally made, $42,000 device.
These printed prosthetics represent some of the most dramatic and immediate impacts of 3D printing in medicine today. The impact is immediate because 'conventional' 3D printing materials (such as metals and plastics) can be used. The task of creating a device which straps on to the outside of the body is of a very different scale than that of creating a device (or replacement tissue) which is to be implanted inside. As we will see, the printing of internal implants or tissue is a much more difficult proposition.
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Welcome to Market Monday!This is a forum where participants come to introduce themselves through thier online selling sights. If you have an Etsy. Ebay, selling blog, or traditional website, you're invited to join in...the more the merrier!
Our virtual flea market showcases.......... vintage and new jewelry, kitchy and dime store finds, prims, vintage textile designs, hand-painted home accents, dolls, supplies, paper creations, fabrics, antiques, smalls......and it runs through the whole week!
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Built in the first half of the 19th century, this building was attributed to the architect Gaetano Cima and his workers. Built in neo-classical style, it has got a single storey; its façade is marked by large pilasters and a big circular cornice in its central part. The mansion is currently under restoration works, as it is meant to be used as a cultural centre.


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With the emergence of alternative media over the past five years, one must ask, why is this so.
The average American may not notice or even care that a majority of today's media is spewed out of a faucet of only six major corporations.
You may have your favorite news outlet, but it's a good chance they are owned by the same company or one of five others.
With that being said, I think it's safe to say that these six corporations can control the thinking of the masses in America.
For those that like to keep up with what's going on around the world, it's a good idea to find alternate sources on the internet to get a real "fair and balance" perspective.
In 1983, 50 corporations controlled the vast majority of all news media in the U.S. At the time, Ben Bagdikian was called "alarmist" for pointing this…
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Knowledge is Priceless.
Knowledge is Priceless
While we are young we have problems with our ears and do not listen when we get wise counsel from our parents or adults.
Just think of having fun with our friends after our school.
We are repeatedly pointed out that knowledge is important for our future.
But at that time we already spend our whole day at school and we are in need of relaxation.
Do not yet realize that if at that time we putting more efforts and concentration in our study then we will benefit from it at our later age.
With the knowledge we've learned when we are young, our life will be more easier and smoother.
We must be grateful if we have the chances to get our knowledge because some others may not have the opportunity to learn.
That is what we know now and many of us have that opportunity lost by their own wisdom.
Those who have learned a lot of knowledge can give applause for themselves now.
Know how important the knowledge in our life now and the Priceless Value of it.
The invaluable advice by our parent to us before are priceless for the knowledge what we have now.
I wish you a healthy life.
Kindly Regards,
Author Jan Jansen
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Public Access
Department of Energy's Public Access Plan Is Approved and STIP Is Key to Its Success
As required by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the Department of Energy has prepared, secured approval of and posted the DOE Public Access Plan for providing access to the results of DOE-funded scientific research. This positions the Department and its dedicated STIP representatives to move forward on achieving its goals and enable public access to scholarly scientific publications.
Below you will find links to key information about the DOE public access initiative:
- DOE PAGES, the Department's portal that will offer free access to the best available full-text version of DOE-affiliated scholarly publications;
- STIP Public Access FAQs; and
- OSTI's Public Access Policy and Communications page, which includes such resources as the DOE Public Access Plan, the DOE news release and additional information about DOE PAGES and the February 22, 2013 OSTP Memorandum to Agency Heads, "Increasing Access to the Results of Federally Funded Scientific Research."
- Secretarial Memorandum from Ernest J. Moniz for Heads of Departmental Elements, National Laboratory Directors, DOE Technology Center Directors, Subject: Public Access to the Results of DOE-Funded Scientific Research, September 4, 2014.
Many sites and offices have been planning for this day and through STIP, we will continue to share information and guidance. Questions may be sent to email@example.com
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The only bad thing about the long holiday weekend was no new Game of Thrones! What's up with Sansa now that Littlefinger killed her aunt? — Georgia
Because she's the only witness to what happened to the Lady Regent of the Vale, the eldest Stark daughter is suddenly thrust into a position of power. As this preview implies, Sansa holds Littlefinger's fate in her hands. But will she actually testify against the man who helped her escape King's Landing? Let's just say that her choice will show exactly how far she's come in playing the game.
How is Rizzoli & Isles writing out Lee Thompson Young? — Kit
Jane and Maura won't get word of Frost's death — via a car accident — until the very end of the Season 5 premiere. The following episode features the squad dealing with the loss while also planning Frost's memorial service, during which Jane will deliver a heartfelt tribute to her former partner. Pro tip: Bring the tissues.
Since we won't be seeing a lot of Piper and Alex this season on Orange Is the New Black, is there another romance we can get behind? — Salehe
There are definitely a lot of surprising hook-ups this season — especially when Big Boo and Nicky decide to have a sex contest! You'll be shocked by whom Nicky pursues (hint: They look good in uniform), but she'll have some serious competition as there are two other Litchfield regulars vying for this person's affection.
How will Olivia handle being a mother on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit? — Josie
She won't get off to the best start! In fact, Olivia's quality time with baby Noah will be interrupted by the ongoing hunt for the real culprits involved in Noah's mother's death. Needless to say, the case ultimately puts both Benson and the baby in danger. Fortunately, Benson will call on an old friend who will be instrumental in solving the case.
Please tell me something about Mistresses. — Jen
Season 2 will pick up eight months after Savi's big accident, and while her survival isn't exactly a surprise, who she's been spending her days with is. (Could the fact that Harry is working with Savi's sister Joss be a clue?) But whomever she chooses, I hear a third party will complicate matters in a big way later this season.
Suits scoop, please! — Petra
The Season 4 premiere will pick up three months later, and Mike still hasn't hit a "home run" in his new investment banking gig. Worse, his strategy to help Walter Gillis (guest star Michael Gross) and his fledgling business won't go over well with Harvey, who's instructed to drop Mike completely! But will he?
Got any more Under the Dome scoop? — Rachel
Want more ghosts? It seems Big Jim's "come to dome" moment will involve a few of those tricky apparitions that plagued certain residents last season. "There are moments where Big Jim maybe sees ghosts," Dean Norris says. "While it's a terrifying situation, it's also funny to see Big Jim have to squirm with these kind of ghosts of Christmas past and the future and have to deal with them."
Got any scoop on the new season of Falling Skies? — Tony
When the show returns for Season 4, what's left of the 2nd Mass will quickly be decimated, save for a few plucky survivors who will be separated and forced to fight off a number of foes just to stay alive. In fact, they'll encounter a threat even more deadly than the Espheni. (Think Hitler Youth.) Isn't dystopia grand?
That Hannibal finale gutted me. Who's going to die in the wake of that bloodbath? — Tyrone
While executive producer Bryan Fuller promises that there could be multiple victims, we can officially rule out Will Graham. However, both Will's physical and emotional scars will be evident in Season 3, which Fuller is approaching as a complete reboot. "Will Graham has to change because of this experience," Fuller says. "He has to be a different version of the man we've known. All the conversations I've had with Hugh Dancy have been about an entirely new Will Graham. Who is he now?"
Do you know where The Americans is going to pick up next season? — Chloe
Yep, and tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union will be at an all-time high, making Philip and Elizabeth's job all the more difficult. "Reagan is very close to calling the Soviet Union the 'Evil Empire,'" executive producer Joe Weisberg tells me. "The Cold War itself is going to keep ratcheting up. Just when you thought the Cold Ward was ugly, we're going to get into 1983 and things about going to get worse in Afghanistan."
Got anything on the new season of Major Crimes? — Alison
The gripping season opener is a twisty tale involving the disappearance of two kids and their father. Unfortunately, the missing persons case soon becomes a homicide investigation, which reveals a dark and ugly truth for all the family members involved. Speaking of complicated families, Rusty's world will once again be turned upside down because of his. But who he shares that information with could surprise you
You're so lucky that you got to watch The Flash! Can you please spill! — Donna
Ever since "The Scientist," where Barry talked about a blur, not his father, being the real culprit behind his mother's death, savvy comic book fans have suspected that the Reverse Flash would play a role in the spin-off. Those fans won't be disappointed, but the final moments of the series premiere will also hint at other nefarious forces at work in Central City. Oh, and the very first crossover will not disappoint.
Mega Rave: Maybe it's just my own schadenfreude, but I get a real kick out of watching people fall on American Ninja Warrior — especially because I know how freezing cold that water is.
Mini Rant: It's a shame Revolution wasn't able to provide an ending with closure because mindless clown-worshipping nanobots were not satisfying at all.
This week's recommendation: Silicon Valley (Sunday at 10/9c on HBO) If you haven't watched this heartfelt and hilarious comedy, you've still got time to catch up for the season finale. Even if you know nothing about launching a tech company, you'll totally be rooting for these losers to make it big!
Crave scoop on your favorite TV shows? E-mail Natalie at firstname.lastname@example.com or drop me a line at Twitter.com/TVGuide
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Donation opportunities
During the last years many of those who were enthusiastic about the embroideries and the overall concept have raised the question whether it would be possible to donate for the embroidery project.
However, this generous gesture did not directly comply with the embroidery project because according to law the project has to be self-sufficient due to the sale of the embroideries.
In spring 2012 a donation account called SNH (Sticknothilfe = embroidery emergency aid) was opened at the DAI. Because of the many embroiderers being in financial difficulties I supported the idea of creating this account. In the meantime there are 5 families of embroiderers (widows)who are supported financially, each receiving 10€ per family member a month. (For more details have a look at travel report 6.)
There is only one embroiderer who also gets financial support. She graduated* and has been studying for 2 years now . So with that kind of support she can afford daily commuting to Tsharikar by rickshaw as well as purchasing books. * As a pupil with the status of a half-orphan, DAI granted a pupil sponsorship up to then; with graduation this kind of sponsorship ends. (You will find more details on pupil sponsorships on the DAI website.)
In the villages word has gotten around that we try to give every girl who embroiders financial support, provided that they decide to take up studies.
Only if there is enough money in the SNH-budget (existing since 2012), we will be considering whether to grant financial support for all girls of the 4 villages.
Unfortunately, there are still very few girls who dare to take the step attending secondary school: their fathers or fathers-in-law won`t allow. Which means that financial support as such wouldn`t be an adequate solution for prospective female students to achieve a better level of education . The ideological barriers which are an obstacle to striving for a higher education would not be eliminated. Before anything else can be achieved men must radically change their way of thinking and on the part of women much patience and a strong will to fight is needed. Only if and when these obstacles have been overcome,will our financial support become an effective element in the mosaic of successful education. Only then will an increasing number of girls be able to gain a university degree in Tsharikar, 12km away.


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Kojima Productions Testing Metal Gear Solid V With Sony's Head Mounted Display; Shows Box Prototypes
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes Director Hideo Kojima Revealed today that the game is being tested with Sony's HMZ T-3 Head Mounted Display, also showing some pictures showcasing Snake's Japanese voice actor Akio Otsuka trying it out.
One of the pictures tweeted by the legendary developer shows Otsuka-san as he mimics the "Kept you waitin' huh?" pose Snake does during the initial cutscene of the game (you can see it above).
In addition to that, the prototype boxes of the three versions that will be initially released in Japan (PS4, PS3 and Xbox 360) were shown. The Xbox One version is missing as its Japanese release date is still to be determined, since the console doesn't yet have a local launch window.
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I have to thank my friend, Meghan, for giving me the idea for this post. She is highly qualified to make these being both Irish (on her dad's side) and Mexican (on her mom's side). There are enough recipes out there for the traditional Irish foods like corned beef and cabbage, or sausage and boxty (I did those last year). And since we are a No Artificial Colors blog having something faux-green is right out. I was captivated by this fun, light-hearted take on St. Patrick's Day food since it uses lots of real food in a delicious, fun, family-friendly way.
The idea is simple yet brilliant. Make a big pan of oven-fries (the inspiration for my fries comes from Lidia's Italy) and then top your fries with traditional nacho ingredients. To keep the Irish theme be sure to use plenty of Kerrygold butter and cheese. (We love Kerrygold, not because it's Irish but because they pride themselves on using milk from grassfed cows.) Be sure to use plenty of fresh cilantro and/or parsley on top because it is both green (can you wear cilantro instead of a shamrock if you don't want to get pinched?) and it's also really good for you.
Irish Nachos
for the potatoes
6 good sized organic Russet potatoes
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 Tablespoons Kerrygold Irish butter
1 teaspoon sea salt or herbed season salt such as Rosemary Celtic Sea Salt
preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Scrub the potatoes and slice them into thin wedges, at least 8-10 per potato, maybe more depending on how big your potatoes are. Thinner wedges get crispier. Thicker wedges are more like steak fries. Melt together the butter and olive oil. Toss the potatoes with butter mixture and sprinkle on the salt or seasoned salt and toss well. Place the wedges skin-side down in a large cast iron skillet or stoneware baking sheet or on a parchment-lined baking sheet. It may take more than one pan to fit them all in. Cast iron or stoneware help the potatoes brown better. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, turning the potatoes over once or twice to help them cook. If you're using two pans be sure to rotate pans during the cooking. While the potatoes are cooking assemble the rest of the ingredients for the topping so you will be ready as soon as the potatoes are done.
for the toppings
1 lb. grassfed ground beef (or make the Irish sausage recipe and use that to top your nachos)
2 Tablespoons taco seasoning (no-MSG! use my recipe to make your own)
8-10 ounces Kerrygold cheese, shredded
3 green onions, thinly sliced
salsa (make your own probiotic salsa here)
sour cream (read the label, nothing but cream and cultures should be in it, we like Daisy)
chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Brown the ground beef. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and mix well. Assemble the remaining ingredients. Feel free to add any other nacho toppings you want like black olives, jalapenos, or bacon. Mmmmmm, bacon….
for the nachos
When the potatoes are done pull them out of the oven and turn on the broiler. While the broiler is heating up, spread the seasoned ground beef evenly over the potatoes. Evenly spread the shredded cheese over the ground beef. Slip the potatoes, beef and cheese back into the oven and broil for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melty. Remove from the oven and top with the remaining toppings. Serve at once.
- 6 good sized organic russet potatoes
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons Kerrygold Irish butter
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or herbed season salt like Rosemary Celtic Sea Salt
- 1 lb. grassfed ground beef
- 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning (no-MSG)
- 8-10 ounces Kerrygold cheese, shredded
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- salsa
- sour cream
- chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- other nacho toppings as desired
- To make the potatoes preheat the oven to 475 degrees.
- Scrub the potatoes and slice them into thin wedges, at least 8-10 per potato, thinner wedges make crispier fries.
- Melt together the butter and olive oil and toss with the potatoes along with the salt.
- Place the potatoes skin-side down in a large cast iron or stoneware baking pan, or a parchment-lined baking sheet using more than one pan if needed to fit the potatoes in a single layer.
- Bake for 30 minutes turning once or twice to help brown evenly.
- While potatoes are cooking assemble the remaining ingredients for the toppings.
- Brown the ground beef and season with taco seasoning and/or more salt if needed.
- When the potatoes are done pull them out of the oven and preheat the broiler.
- While broiler is heating top the potatoes with the ground beef and the shredded cheese.
- Return potatoes to the oven and broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
- Remove from the oven and top with remaining nacho toppings and serve at once.
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Eco-efficiency is widely regarded as one of the best ways to move from an unsustainable world to a sustainable one. But what exactly does "eco-efficiency" mean?
Put simply, eco-efficiency helps businesses to limit the negative impact of their processes, products or services on the environment. And, rather than being bad for business, eco-efficiency is actually a savvy commercial approach. Because eco-efficiency is about more than being seen to do the right thing, it can also generate greater operational efficiencies and increased value.
"Corporations will continue the march toward sustainable production because it makes sense and is a business necessity."
Chief responsibility officer, Dell
Some of the key benefits of eco-efficient products include:
- Reduction of energy and water
- Less raw material usage
- Reduction of waste and pollution levels
- Longer product life.
COMAP is a world leader in the development of eco-efficient products
At COMAP UK – as a long-standing actor in the heating sector – we've been a champion of sustainability for many years now. And we have developed many products that contribute to better environmental performance and energy efficiency in buildings. For example, our thermostatic radiator valves allow temperature regulation room by room in a home for efficient energy consumption, while ensuring maximum comfort for occupants.
And, adding to our range of eco-efficient products, our taps combine striking aesthetics with the most advanced technology available.
In fact, our tap range uses the latest technologies, such as aeration or flow limitation, which provides a sufficient water flow for daily use while saving approximately 50% in water consumption. And if more volume is needed, you only have to raise the handle to the maximum position. So there is no impact on user comfort.
This makes COMAP UK a forerunner when it comes to delivering eco-efficient solutions that achieve maximum water and cost savings.
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The writing is on the wall, literally. It is also on the floor, in the air, and on the screen. The evidence reveals a plot to perpetrate upon the public new fiction, poetry, music, and interactive video artwork at ArtHouse Gallery's upcoming event, "Words+Music 2: Tales of Betrayal and Revenge" on April 16, 2009.
Video artist Chris Basmajian is one of six artists and writers invited to participate in this multi-part series of collaborations. He will present interactive video installations that feature excerpts from new fiction works by Scott Hutchins and Adam Johnson. The installations combine the texts with images of viewers – in unexpected ways, making them part of the literary narrative. "My work explores the tensions between people, their image, and their self-image. I use processed real-time video of viewers as a basis for playful, humorous, and sometimes unsettling interactive experiences."
Basmajian's work has been exhibited in galleries and cultural centers in the United States, including the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art in Santa Ana, California; NYC Resistor in Brooklyn; the Foster Gallery at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire; and the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. Chris Basmajian was born in San Jose, California, in 1972. He received an M.F.A. from Maryland Institute College of Art, and a B.A. from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Scott Hutchins' fiction has appeared in StoryQuarterly, Esquire, and Five Chapters. He is the director of the Online Writer's Studio at Stanford and Editor-at-Large of The Rumpus. Adam Johnson is the author of the short-story collection Emporium and the novel Parasites Like Us. He won the California Book Award in 2003, and his work has appeared in Esquire, Harper's Magazine, Tin House and The Paris Review. Other participants in "Words+Music 2: Tales of Betrayal and Revenge" include the chamber group Classical Revolution, composer Minna Choi, and poet Silvi Alcivar.
"Words+Music 2: Tales of Betrayal and Revenge" will be held at 7:30 pm at ArtHouse Gallery, 1360 Mission Street, San Francisco.
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I have a few goals this week that I hope to accomplish:
- Get new shocks installed into Saab and the Saab registered with the city/state.
- Do lots of overtime for a project at work.
- Get a payment plan together to pay off my Subaru this year (~$5600 left on that loan).
- If final tax documents arrive, begin work on taxes.
- Figure out a cool geek project to dive into at home. It has been awhile since I have done something like this.
On a side note, it looks like my wife is going to steal my Subaru until the spring. She likes driving it in the winter and doesn't like the thought of switching to a new car during the winter when she doesn't know it very well. So it looks like I will have the 1993 Saab 900s convertible until spring. Which is alright, I miss driving a small car. I always said if I had to do it over, I would have not gotten a Subaru Forester and would instead have gotten a sedan.


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Job Description:
The AFOSI Terrorism Analytical Support Services contract provided services at six (6) AFCENT units forward and one (1) unit in the rear supporting the CENTCOM/AFCENT AOR. The AFOSI is a federal law enforcement agency with responsibility for conducting criminal investigations, CI, specialized investigative activities, and integrated force protection. AFOSI also is a combat- ready military organization that provides the United States Air Force (USAF) a wartime capability to conduct, in hostile and uncertain environments to find, fix, track, and neutralize enemy threats. In summary, AFOSI's mission is to identify, exploit and neutralize criminal, terrorist and intelligence threats to the USAF, Department of Defense (DoD), and U.S. government.
- Act as a focal point between 24 Expeditionary Field Investigations Squadron (EFIS)/Commander (CC) and other analysts supporting AFOSI in the USCENTCOM AOR, relaying information, guidance, and commander expectations.
- Maintain knowledge of host nation intelligence and security organizations.
- Maintain knowledge of third country intelligence services that pose a threat to USAF resources and the organization's personnel, and maintain knowledge of the capabilities of state sponsored, transnational, international or regional terrorist groups and their surrogates that threaten USAF security.
- Review and provide analyst comments for Contact Reports (CRs) and Intelligence Information Reports (IIRs). Disseminate raw and finished intelligence products to interested agencies, to include: AFOSI leadership, base commanders, operating environment owners, and other intelligence/counterintelligence customers (both CONUS and OCONUS).
- Prepare comprehensive foreign intelligence and terrorism informational or analytical products. Products should be delivered as required by AFOSI leadership.
- Fuse intelligence and raw data from multiple sources in varying classifications to identify threats, trends, structures of terrorist cells, their location, plotting attack information (such as fire-points, impact sites, timeline, etc.) on a weekly basis, or as required by AFOSI leadership.
- Perform collection management duties by evaluating field reports involving terrorist group organizational structures and their involved interrelationships among other organizations and state-sponsored groups targeting the USAF/DoD.
- Assist in the development of target packages to mitigate threats to 24 EFIS, subordinate units, and USAF/DoD personnel and resources in the USCENTCOM/AFCENT AOR.
- Prepare briefings that describe the nature, scope, specific identification, and possible impact of coordination and cooperation prevalent among hostile groups. Briefings are prepared upon request by AFOSI leadership, base commanders, operating environment owners, and other intelligence/counterintelligence customers (both CONUS and OCONUS.
- Coordinate and maintain liaison relationships with military and national level agencies.
- Ensure all products and briefings produced in support of this contract are in strict compliance with security classification, restrictive caveats, and dissemination directives.
- Travel and provide onsite and offsite support to other CONUS and OCONUS locations in the CENTCOM AOR as requested.
- Maintain current passport and visa requirements at all times and maintain the ability to be world-wide deployable to include medical clearances and other items outlined in this PWS.
- Indoctrinate and in process newly-hired Contractors within two (2) duty days of departure for the assigned location. New arrivals shall be allotted three (3) duty days of turnover with departing personnel.
- Bachelor's degree in international affairs, national security studies, Arabic studies, international business, international terrorism, trends and analysis, intelligence/counterintelligence, or other related fields, preferably accompanied by Southwest Asian regional expertise.
- Eight (8) years of analytical experience utilizing Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Imagery Intelligence (IMINT), and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and experience with human-derived, counterintelligence, and counterterrorist operations, ending within the last three (3) years.
- Two (2) years' experience in leading people and managing tasks of subordinates. Analyst should have supervised personnel and managed projects and/or complex tasks within the last five (5) years.
- One (1) year comprehensive or analytical support to operations in the USCENTCOM AOR, ending within the last three (3) years.
- Eight (8) years' experience in the development of intelligence analysis products (such as IIRs, Desk Notes, Threat Assessments, Source Validation Reports, etc).
- Strong writing skills and being capable of effectively operating as a member of a Combined/Joint intelligence team required. Strong briefing skills and being capable of effective communication in the accomplishment of collection management reporting and requirements required.
- Must have experience and working knowledge of the following programs and systems within the last three (3) years: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access), Analyst Notebook, SIPR/JWICS Access, M3 - Multi Media Messenger, SOMM - Source Operations Management Module, Proton - JWICS Access Required, Intellink; CIDNE - Combined Information Data network Exchange, CIA WIRE, HOT-R, NCTC Online - National Counter Terrorism Center Online, and J2 DCP Portal (CJCS Portal) on JWICS.
- Must have a current TOP SECRET SCI security clearance.
- Knowledge of AFOSI I2MS and CI2MS is desired.
- Southwest Asian regional expertise.
Note - Candidates may also receive a Sign on Bonus and Completion Bonus as part of their total compensation.
External Referral Bonus:Eligible
Potential for Telework:No
Clearance Level Required:Top Secret/SCI
Travel:Yes, 10% of the time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Requisition Category:Professional
Job Family:Intelligence
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Earlier I wrote about the importance to have breaks to keep learning efficiently (read here). And as usual, when one writes about something, it can suddenly be found everywhere, I ran across the Pomodoro technique I believe in 3-4 different places completely separate of each other. This is based on the exact same idea that we simply cannot focus intently for a long period of time. The Pomodoro technique was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. The name comes from Italian and refers to tomato, which was what Francesco's timer supposedly looked like. The goal of this technique is to reduce the impact of any interruptions on flow and focus whether they come from external factors, such as emails, social media, other tasks, or internal factors, such as wondering mind.
For this technique you need a timer that can be set to go off at 25 minutes and a plan of what you want done in that time. The idea is to focus intently on the planned task for that 25 minutes (a pomodoro). When the timer rings, there is a rest period of about 5 minutes. Then there is another intense working period and another pause etc. until there have been four pomodoros. After that one takes a longer period of rest (15-30 minutes). The idea in those rest periods is to allow the brain to rest and gear up for another intense period.
There are six steps in this technique:
- Decide on the task to be done. This can be done in a "to do today"-list of decreasing importance, meaning the most important ones to do first – at least that way works best for me – or simply a list of what needs to be done and some estimations on how long it will take or how many pomodoro's. Then choose what you want to do on this first pomodoro. Get everything you need ready to do that task. Shut out all external distractions. Phone on silent is an option, but for me, putting it in airplane-mode is best as then it won't buzz for incoming emails or anything else. Also noise cancelling headphones are ideal if one needs to work in a noisy place such as an open office or cafe. Simply put shut everything out that you possibly can other than the task at hand. Nearly everything can wait for that 25 minutes.
- Set the Pomodoro timer to ring when 25 minutes have passed.
- Work intently on the task until the timer rings. If a distraction pops up from within your mind, write it down if necessary but immediately get back to working on what you want done. If you are interrupted, mark the new intrusion as a new to do item and do it later or interrupt the pomodoro. Life is life. Interruptions happen.
- After the timer rings, put a checkmark on a piece of paper indicating that you've done a Pomodoro.
- If your paper shows less than four checkmarks, take a short break of 5 minutes and then go to step 2. If you are the type who wants to be connected, this is a time to quickly to check if you are urgently needed elsewhere and are not able to do any further pomorodo's, but please refrain from going on social media as 5 minutes are rarely enough and might not relax your brain.
- If there is 4 checkmarks, take a rest period of 15-30 minutes. Also reset your checkmark count to zero. For those, who don't have to be connected at all times, this is a better time to check if you are needed somewhere else than the 5 minute rest periods. After the break start from step 1.
It is, or can be depending on personality, satisfying to put a checkmark indicating a finished pomodoro and it is, or -again- can be, intensely satisfying to cross out a task on a todo-list. This adds a sense of accomplishment that increases further intense focus. Also, the 25 minutes a pomodoro is, is such a short time period that even for someone like me, who really wants to be reachable in case something happens with daughter, I can live with 25 minutes of not being available. And, as sleep befuddled as I sometimes am, I find it easy to believe that I can actually focus for that amount of time.
I have found this to be very effective. The planning of course helps with this as it tends to increase effectiveness. But also the conscious choice to focus on the single task really helps. Our brains are still the same brains as cavemen had and they do not multitask very well and unitasking has been found to increase effectiveness.
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March 26, 2012 1:45pm
J-Star/JDR KTM's PJ Larsen suffered a bad crash during practice in Toronto and was held out of the main event with a foot and knee injury. KTM provided this update earlier today.
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Unfortunately, his teammate PJ Larsen, did not have as much luck and suffered a bad crash in a rhythm section during practice. He landed on his feet as he fell from the crash which caused some damage to his foot and knee. He was unable to compete in the night show and will return to his home in California for further evaluation on Monday.
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