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We're back with a slew of new reviews. The intrepid Dr Dick's Review Crew tackles a mixed bag of treats.
Today we will hear from Review Crew Members: Jada, Ken & Denise, Kevin and Jack & Karen. So without further ado…
We begin with a couple of new offerings from that gargantuan adult toy company, Doc Johnson. Here's Jada to tell us about the first one.
Doc Johnson i-Vibe Rabbit Vibrator —— $36.30
The very first vibe I ever owned was a rabbit vibrator. I got off on it in record time, every time. But it was such a wild looking contraption I never really warmed up to it.
Aesthetically speaking, there's something about the "rabbit" doohickey that juts out from the vibe's shaft that I find disturbing. Don't get me wrong; I understand the reason it is there. For most women, clitoral stimulation is what gets us off. I'm guessing that the insertable shaft, which is, strangely enough, usually penis shaped, is a way we tip our hat to the male member, even though most of our vibrator use is by ourselves. Frankly, I've never really understood that. I just don't know too many women who need a penis reminder when we're masturbating.
This suggests to me that these designs originate in the male mind. I wish there was a way I could substantiate this.
Ok, so from the aesthetics point of view the i-Vibe Rabbit Vibrator doesn't do a thing for me. But I won't detract points on that account either. I review the toy on its merits.
Speaking of aesthetics; what I do like about this toy is its packaging. It's a plastic clamshell that slips inside a frosted oval plastic sheath. It's a very nice presentation that I find very attractive.
The i-Vibe Rabbit uses 4-AA batteries and they are not included in the package. DISAPPOINTED! The battery compartment is easy to use and it seals shut making the toy waterproof. That's a big plus in my book.
The keypad controls are pretty intuitive, although I think they should be in the reverse position. Like I said, most women use a vibrator on themselves. Looking down on the keypad, while using it on myself I see the controls upside down.
There are two main utilities — clitoral tickler (the rabbit) and shaft vibration (which doesn't really vibrate, rather it rotates the beads in the shaft as well as the penis shaped head). There are different speeds and three functions. Frankly, I think all this is overkill.
Next, Kevin introduces us to the other Doc Johnson product.
Doc Johnson Harmony Divine Yin —— $49.99
I'm happy to report that I had better luck with my toy then Jada did.
This here is the Harmony Divine Yin (black), which is exactly like the Yang (white), except for the color. It is a multi-speed (3), waterproof vibe with a very stylish shape. Despite having an interesting shape, there is nothing about it that suggests craftsmanship. You can tell immediately that it is mass-produced. There is also a disposable quality about it, which is too bad. Because with a little more though behind this, the Harmony Divine Yin could have been something quite remarkable.
It is made of hard plastic. I didn't think I was going to take to the hardness, but I wound up liking it very much. So I have no quarrel with the material used.
The batteries (2-AAA) are easy to install. No batteries are included in the package, which sucks. And the battery compartment is easily closed to create what they claim is a watertight fit. I use it in the shower, but I won't use it in the bath. I'd just as soon not ruin this by tempting the fates, if ya know what I mean.
Harmony Divine Yin is not very powerful, but I won't kick it out of bed. The nipple-like button turns it on and cycles through the three speeds. The hard plastic conducts the vibration better than say a jelly toy would; so there's that. It's pretty quiet too.
The serious end of Harmony Divine Yin is sort of plug-shaped and is nearly 2 inches in diameter at its widest part. In terms of this being used as a butt plug or a prostate stimulator, it isn't for the novice butt pirate. However, it's a nice external stimulator for your taint (perineum) and balls. Because it's hard plastic, you can sit on it with the pointy end on your rosebud while you whack off. It gives you a nice little buzz. If you're gonna use it internally; lube is a necessity. Again, because it's hard plastic, you can use whatever kind of lube you want. This will make the tapered end easier to insert. Not that it's particularly difficult for those of us who know what we're doing.
Jack & Karen tell us about a new Tristan Taormino video.
The Expert Guide to Anal Sex —— $29.95
Jack & Karen
Jack: "So ya'll know I'm real new at the whole butt sex thing, right? I'm still discovering the pleasures that lie within."
Karen: "I've been dying to strap on one and give this boy a pegging he will not forget."
Jack: "It's talk like that that give me pause."
Karen: "Sorry, honey, I was just making a little joke."
Jack: "What my foray into anal sex has done for me is give me a greater sensitivity toward women and the invasive sex they have all the time. I mean, if someone were to fuck me in the ass like I have fucked some women in the pussy, without even so much as a warm-up, I'd fuckin kill them."
Karen: "That is an awakening that I wish all men would come to sooner rather than later."
Jack: "Anyhow, not to veer too far off topic; I was glad we got this DVD to review. It really opened my eyes to the pleasures to be had in butt fucking."
Karen: "This is a terrific resource for the novice as well as the proficient alan sex practitioners. International sex expert, Tristan Taormino, talks to a group of (straight) couples about anal anatomy, as well as delvers tips, and techniques of anal pleasure. Her co-hosts, Lorelei and Ariel, demonstrate various techniques as Tristan narrates what they are doing. There's even a Q&A period."
Jack: "It is both super arousing and very informative. This is a co-production with one of porn's biggest companies, Vivid. So you know it's gonna be hot. Unfortunately, and this is a huge disappointment for me; it's only about women receiving anal. What, they couldn't have included some men on the receiving end? Bummer."
Karen: "That is so true! But that doesn't diminish the information imparted. For example, Tristan talks about lubes and desensitizing agents; and that's applicable to both women and men."
Jack: "You get comments from Tristan as well as pop-up tips about the action throughout the feature. I also liked the way the performers talked about anal sex and why they like it. This goes a long way in helping demystify what is often a taboo subject for most couples."
Finally, let's have a little fun with Ken & Denise and their parlor game. (This is a Good Vibrations Brand Ambassador review.)
Truth or Dare: A Game of Passion —— $16.95
Ken & Denise
Denise: "I love games, all kinds of games. I guess I'm just a party girl at heart."
Ken: "I, on the other hand, think most games, especially parlor games are boring."
Denise: "Yeah, but this one is different, because it's like a sex game."
Ken: "So we had two of our favorite couples over for dinner last week. We were all sufficiently socially lubricated, if ya catch my drift. We plunked ourselves down in front of the fire for a little postprandial toke, when little Mary sunshine over here hauls out the Truth or Dare game!"
Denise: "What a better time for a little fun?"
Ken: "I'm thinkin' 'oh god, do we have to?' But our friends who are green with envy over our gig on Dr Dick's Review Crew were like, 'cool, let's do this!'"
Denise: "Luckily, considering the condition we were all in, the game is super simple. There's one die that you roll and two stacks of cards — one marked Truth, the other marked Dare."
Ken: "The die has Truth or Dare on six of the eight sides. The other two sides have the word 'Wild' on it. If you roll that, you get to choose either a Truth or Dare card. Then you can either do the thing yourself or order your partner to perform the task, or you can pass."
Denise: "We all got increasingly silly as the game wore on. If you choose a Truth card, it may read, 'If you could watch an intimate moment from your partner's life before your met, what would that be?' 'Would you ever buy a private lap dance for your partner?' 'What authority figure possesses the most erotic possibilities for you?' 'What sensual characteristic or ability do you envy in the opposite sex?'"
Ken: "The Dare" cards are equally innocuous; however, they often involve props — computers, whipped cream, makeup, etc. 'You are the subject of an impromptu erotic photo shoot. You partner will be the photographer…' 'Perform a seductive and enticing striptease to the music of your choice.' 'Create a bondage costume using nothing but plastic wrap!' You get the idea."


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Let the historians debate whether George Washington chopped down a cherry tree. We offer a better -- and sweeter -- way to celebrate Presidents Day.
Cherry Chocolate Kisses
Yield: Makes: 4 dozen cookies
Ingredients:1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup margarine
2 teaspoons maraschino cherry liquid
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3-4 drops red food coloring
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
48 chocolate kisses, unwrapped
Heat oven to 350. In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, cherry liquid, almond extract and food coloring. Add flour and salt and mix well. Stir in cherries. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place two inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges are light golden brown. Remove from oven and immediately top each cookie with a candy kiss, pressing down firmly. Remove from cookie sheets.
Per serving: 92 calories, 5 grams fat, 2 grams saturated fat, 1 gram protein, 10 grams carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 milligram cholesterol, 28 milligrams sodiumSchubert family
Sweet cherry pie
Total time: 1 1/2 hours, plus cooling time
Servings: Makes 1 (9-inch) pie
3/4 cup sugar, plus extra for sprinkling over the pie
1/4 cup cornstarch
6 cups sweet cherries, stemmed and pitted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons orange liqueur, preferably Grand Marnier
Prepared flaky pie crust for 1 double-crust pie
1 egg
1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the three-fourths cup sugar with the cornstarch. Stir in the cherries, coating completely, then stir in the vanilla and orange liqueur until evenly combined.
3. Line a 9-inch pie plate with half of the pie crust. Pile in the cherries, sprinkling over the cherries any additional sugar-cornstarch mixture that did not stick to the fruit.
4. In a small bowl, whisk the egg to form a wash.
5. Prepare the top crust, adding decorative cutouts or cutting lattice strips if desired. Cover the top of the pie with the prepared top crust, sealing the edges with the egg wash and cutting vents if needed.
6. Brush the top of the crust with the egg wash, and sprinkle over a light coating of sugar.
7. Place the pie in the oven and bake until the crust is a rich golden color and the filling is bubbly and thick, about 1 hour and 15 minutes; rotate the pie halfway through for even coloring, and tent if needed to prevent over-coloring.
8. Cool before serving.
Each of 8 servings: 569 calories; 7 grams protein; 79 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams fiber; 25 grams fat; 12 grams saturated fat; 65 mg. cholesterol; 37 grams sugar; 449 mg. sodium.
Cheery Cherry-Tomato Pasta
Yield: 4 servings
1/2 pound spaghettini
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon each: butter, vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup dry red wine
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup shredded fresh basil
Grated parmesan or Romano cheese
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Heat a stockpot of salted water to a boil; add pasta. Cook according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, place tomato halves on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; bake until wrinkled and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion; cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, wine, salt and pepper to taste; cook until mushrooms are heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and basil. Combine with pasta in a large bowl; pass cheese for serving.
Total time: 45 minutes
Per serving: 291 calories, 7.5 grams fat, 2 grams saturated fat, 7 milligrams cholesterol, 48 grams carbohydrates, 8 grams protein, 322 milligrams sodium, 4 grams fiber
--Recipe and analysis from the Chicago Tribune
Fresh Cherry Salsa for Caramelized Salmon
Yield: Makes 4 servings
1 1/2 pounds fresh salmon fillet with skin
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 1/2 cups fresh tart (sour) cherries (see note)
1 ripe mango or papaya, seeded, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, basil or cilantro
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Place fish, skin side down, in a shallow pan. Stir together brown sugar, orange peel and pepper. Rub sugar mixture over fish. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 8 hours.
Rinse cherries; remove stems and pit cherries. If desired, cut cherries in half. Set aside to use in salsa.
Remove fish from pan, draining off any juices. Place salmon, skin-side down, on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium-hot coals. Grill for 20 to 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily. Do not turn fish.
Meanwhile, prepare salsa. Toss together pitted cherries, mango or papaya chunks, mint, balsamic vinegar and red pepper. Spoon fresh cherry salsa over warm fish. Serve immediately.
Note: One-half cup dried tart cherries can be substituted for fresh tart cherries.
Variation: To bake salmon instead of grilling, spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Put salmon, skin-side down, in pan. Rub with sugar mixture. Cover with foil and refrigerate 2 to 8 hours.
Bake, covered, in a preheated 350-degree oven for 25 minutes. Remove cover and bake 5 to 10 minutes, or until fish flakes easily. Prepare cherry salsa as directed above; spoon over warm fish. Serve immediately.
Per serving: 384 calories; 39 grams protein; 13 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 28 grams carbohydrate; 2 grams fiber; 107 milligrams cholesterol; 93 milligrams sodium
-- Cherry Marketing Institute
Chilled Bing Cherry Soup
Yield: Makes 4 servings
2 cups Bing cherries, pitted
1/2 cup nectarines, small dice
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup brown sugar or to your taste
Juice from 1/2 fresh lime
Put all ingredients in the blender and puree until smooth.
Per serving: 274 calories; 3 grams protein; 12 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 41 grams carbohydrate; 2 grams fiber; 25 milligrams cholesterol; 44 milligrams sodium
-- Adapted from Chef Cindy Wolf

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Overland Park Therapist, SAFEHOME Organization Volunteer Receive Statewide Honors
Topeka, KS, 2/20/2014 - An Overland Park therapist and volunteer with an organization working on behalf of victims of domestic violence have been recognized by the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV). Shirley Collins was presented with the Outstanding Advocate of the Year Award and Helen LaValley was presented with the Volunteer of the Year Award during KCSDV's 11th Annual Safe Homes, Safe Streets Awareness Day and Sunflower Safety Breakfast event in Topeka in February.
Since 1995, KCSDV has been recognizing outstanding advocates and allies who are working to enhance victim safety, to increase perpetrator accountability, and to prevent and eliminate sexual and domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in Kansas.
"We honor both Shirley Collins and Helen LaValley for their tireless efforts on behalf of victims of sexual and domestic violence," said Joyce Grover, executive director of KCSDV. "Their work is transformative and life-saving in many cases."
Collins has been in the violence against women movement for almost three decades. She has worked one-on-one with victims and for ten years led SAFEHOME's Clinical Counseling Program which, in 2013, served over 1,000 women, children and men. "Shirley Collins has dedicated her life to supporting and improving the lives of victims of domestic violence. From her early service as the director of a domestic violence agency, to providing state of the art therapy to victims and their children, she never stops looking for new ways to help survivors find the strength, faith, courage, and hope that they don't even realize they have," said Janee' Hanzlick, executive director of SAFEHOME, Inc., an agency serving victims of domestic violence in Johnson and Miami Counties. SAFEHOME nominated Collins and LaValley for the awards.
"Shirley Collins represents everything that the Juliene Maska Advocate of the Year is intended to be: victim-centered, compassionate, and caring," says Joyce Grover, executive director of KCSDV. Collins has also championed efforts to train and mentor counseling staff and interns, advancing their skills through training on modalities that are particularly successful for working with trauma survivors. As a result, there are at least 50 therapists in Johnson County who are well-trained on working with victims of domestic violence and trauma.
LaValley remembers the day when there were no shelters available to help victims of domestic violence and the isolation and desperation this created for victims. When LaValley first learned about SAFEHOME and the services provided, she wanted to be a part of it. LaValley has been volunteering for SAFEHOME for almost 15 years, helping with the Speaker's Bureau, crisis hotline, court and hospital advocacy, and much more.
"Helen LaValley is not only a tireless volunteer supporting victims of domestic violence, but she is also an inspiration and cheerleader for the staff," said Hanzlick. "Helen's enthusiasm, joy, and optimism never waiver, and she inspires everyone at SAFEHOME to live each day knowing that we truly make a difference for victims and their children. Her volunteer work in multiple areas of the agency means that she is known, treasured and loved by all of the staff for her commitment and passion."
"Volunteers like Helen are more valuable than gold," said Grover. "So many lives are positively touched by this one woman – it's breathtaking. She is so passionate about helping victims of domestic violence that she even schedules work around her volunteering."
Other award winners at this year's event included Soroptimist International of Hays, Kansas for the Community Ally of the Year Award; and Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation's project on behalf of the Tribal Victim Service's program called SAFESTAR (Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Safety Training, and Resources) for the Project of the Year Award.
Photos available upon request.
Founded in 1982, the purpose of KCSDV is the prevention and elimination of sexual and domestic violence through a statewide network of programs providing support and safety for all victims of sexual and domestic violence and stalking, with primary focus on women and their children; direct services; public awareness and education; advocacy for victims; comprehensive prevention; and, social change efforts. Learn more at www.kcsdv.org.
SAFEHOME, Inc. is a member of KCSDV and provides services to victims of domestic violence in Johnson and Miami counties. Learn more at www.safehome-ks.org.


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Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra earn IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards
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IIHS Full-Size Pickup Rollover Crash Testing - Click above for high-res image gallery
Like their body-on-frame SUV cousins, full-size pickup trucks are more prone to roll over than a standard passenger car. That's exactly why it's so important to have a vehicle that earns good marks in roof-strength tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has just released the data on its recent volley of tests on full-size pickup trucks, and both the 2011 Ford F-150 and 2011 Toyota Tundra earned the coveted Top Safety Pick designation. The vehicles earned the highest possible rating of 'good' in the institutes crush test, where a large steel plate is pressed against one corner of the roof to calculate a strength-to-weight ratio.
Meanwhile, the 2011 Nissan Titan took home an acceptable rating in the rollover evaluation while the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, 2011 GMC Sierra and 2011 Ram 1500 netted marginal scores.
IIHS says that the roof on the Toyota Tundra stood up to 4.5 times the truck's weight while the F-150 handled 4.7 times the pressure. A vehicle must withstand 4 times its weight before five-inches of crush is detected before being awarded a Good rating. Hit the jump for the full press release.Continue reading Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra earn IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards
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20 Best Twitter Reactions To Swedish House Mafia's Black Tie Rave, MSG and Barclays Shows
Electronic powerhouse Swedish House Mafia made headlines with a charity performance of rave-style proportions, with five shows this past week. SHM performed their The Black Tie Rave (see VIBE's coverage here), then at Hammerstein Ballroom, MSG and capped it off with three shows at Barclay's Center.
Here are some of our favorite Twitter responses to Swedes NYC takeover, the good, the bad and the hilarious. ->


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On his 10-hour ride from Ottawa back to Philadelphia, Claude Giroux had plenty of time to think by himself.
"It was actually a pretty lonely ride," Giroux said. "I just listened to a bunch of music."
The possibility of being named the 19th captain over the next week wasn't at the front of his mind.
"It's a big responsibility, obviously, but it's an honor at the same time," Giroux said after his first practice back at the Flyers' facility. "Whatever decision they make, I don't think it will make a difference on how we play or things in the (dressing) room.
"I'm still going to be the same player on or off the ice. A 'C' or no letter, it's how you play and it's how the players in the room look at you."
Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said on Monday's "Daily News Live" that he would discuss a possible replacement for injured defenseman Chris Pronger with coach Peter Laviolette sometime in the near future.
Pronger was named the 18th captain in team history on September 16, 2011. He sustained what appears to be a career-ending injury less than 2 months later and the Flyers played the remainder of the season - from Dec. 15 to May 8 - without a captain.
The Flyers have only played one season in team history without a captain, back in 1992-93, when the team finished 9th in the Wales Conference.
The Flyers have gone through 6 captains (Keith Primeau, Derian Hatcher, Peter Forsberg, Jason Smith, Mike Richards and Pronger) since 2006 alone. Twelve wore the 'C' for the Flyers in the previous 34 years.
Giroux turns 25 on Saturday, which could mark the opening of training camp. Richards was named the Flyers' captain on Sept. 17, 2008, at the age of 23.
Giroux is young, but he is already the face of the Flyers' franchise. He was already an alternate captain last season. Many critics believe handing Richards the captaincy added undue pressure to a burgeoning career, since John Stevens bypassed former captains Kimmo Timonen and Danny Briere along the way.
"Mike was a great captain," Giroux said. "When I came in, he wasn't a guy who talked a lot, but when he did, everybody listened. He would do most of his leadership on the ice.
"In one shift, he'd be saying a big speech, pretty much (without talking). He was impressive to watch."
Laviolette wouldn't have to make much of a case for Giroux, simply pointing toward his Game 6 shift against the Penguins in the first round of last spring's playoffs. Giroux memorably pummeled Sidney Crosby, stole the puck and scored 32 seconds into the game.
"I don't look at (that shift as a case for captaincy) at all," Giroux said. "I wanted to have a good start. It just happened."
Maybe, the fact that it "just happened" - without any hoopla - is the point. Giroux simply took it upon himself to do what was needed, lead the Flyers to a 5-1 win, ending Pittsburgh's season in a game in which they could have forced Game 7.
"If you're comfortable enough to speak in the room, I don't think you need a letter on your jersey to do that," Giroux said. "Any time you get a chance to have that responsibility, it means they have a lot of confidence in your will to win and to help the team get better."
Read more in Wednesday's Daily News.
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It's that time of year again! TV doesn't exactly grind to a halt during the holidays, as some networks fill their primetime hours with holiday programming, but most of our favorite TV dramas and comedies will be going on hiatus for the next few weeks, if not longer. Lest you think that means you actually have to step away from the television, rest assured, this is actually a great time of year to watch those shows you've been meaning to check out, or lose yourself in a nostalgic binge-watch. Netflix is a perfect resource for such an activity, as the streaming video service has no shortage of great TV shows available streaming, and we've scoured the service to find some of the ones that are well worth watching. Here they are (numbered for count, not rank!):
(1) Breaking BadBreaking Bad is about a high school science teacher who learns he's dying of cancer and decides to start cooking meth in an effort to stockpile some cash for his pregnant wife and their son before he goes. The story of Walter White starts out good and only gets better with each season. It is as good as people say it is, so if you've been on the fence about watching it, now's the time. All but the second half of the fifth and final season are available streaming on Netflix. (Watch it.)
(2) Sons of Anarchy - Kurt Sutter's gritty motorcycle drama is currently wrapping up its sixth season, but you can get caught up on all the dramatic and sometimes really violent dealings of the SAMCRO men and their old ladies through Season 5 on Netflix.
(3) The Walking Dead - AMC just got us to the halfway point of the fourth season of the popular zombie drama. Netflix will get you through the first three seasons, the first of which introduces us to Rick, a sheriff who wakes up after months in a coma from a gunshot wound, to discover the world's been overrun by a zombie epidemic. Survival becomes the never-ending goal.
Looking for more thrills? Try (4) Longmire, (5) 24, (6) Burn Notice, (7) Revolution and (8) White Collar.


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So, you've decided to go to a CKU! Here's what you need to know to help you best prepare and get the most out of the experience!
- CKU website: Use the official CKU website to learn about the event schedule, and plan your classes and other activities.
- Hotel Reservations: Make hotel reservations for the convention hotel as soon as the dates and location are announced for a CKU you want to attend. You can usually cancel up until a few days before with no penalty and the CKU hotels always sell out quickly. I highly recommend staying in the actual convention hotel if at all possible. The convenience of being able to run to your room on meal breaks to get things or drop them off – or simply to put your feet up – is simply unmatched, and at an event that is already tiring the simple effort of traveling back and forth to an offsite hotel can be draining. I recommend arriving the evening before registration to allow you to settle in, get familiar with the resort's layout and so you can arrive rested and early for registration the next morning. I also advise staying over on the Saturday night after Commencement as well. Most CKU attendees are exhausted by Saturday, and staying over will allow you to have time to figure out how to pack up all your new goodies and check out in a much more leisurely manner on Sunday morning, rather than frantically trying to get out of your hotel room on Saturday morning while the event is still in progress. Arriving Wednesday and leaving Sunday gives you the use of your hotel room for the entire days that the CKU is in session, rather than trying to hassle with check in and check out on those days.
- Hotel Websites: Most convention hotels have their own website. Locate the one for your hotel and use it to gather information on useful room amenities (fridges, internet access, hairdryers and irons, etc), peruse the menus of the hotel's restaurants and room service, learn about parking options, and learn other helpful information.
- CKU Yahoo Groups: There is usually a Yahoo group started by attendees of each CKU. There you can find information on swaps, locate roommates, and meet online other scrappers who will be attending the same CKU.
- First: Begin to register IMMEDIATELY, within seconds, of online registration opening, if you want to guarantee getting in and getting the classes you want. CKU's are usually sold out within minutes.
- Second: If you don't get your first choice of classes in the initial registration, check back frequently on the registration site as people change their schedules and things may become available, especially on the last day of online changes being allowed. Entire classes may even be added to the schedule, so don't give up!
- Empty Luggage: Even if you don't do any shopping or win anything, class packets and crop goodie bags alone will leave you with an awful lot of new scrapbook things to take home with you, so make sure you have some way to take it home!
- Comfy Shoes: You will be busy and tired by the end of the three days. Comfort in your footgear is the name of the game!
- Warm Clothes: Convention centers are notoriously cold places because they usually have high ceilings and cranked-up air conditioning. Even in Florida in July, many people were walking around in long sleeves inside the building. Long-sleeved CK shirts were selling like hotcakes from the CKU booth and getting WORN. Layers are a good option for adjusting to the temperature – a long sleeve button-down shirt to be worn as a blazer over a t-shirt, for instance.
- Red & Black Clothes: Friday at CKU is the day to wear your school colors (red & black), so make sure you have something packed to fit the theme!
- Totes: Make sure that whatever you plan on carrying to your classes and other events is small, lightweight and comfortable to carry. There will likely be very little room for your tote in classrooms (rolling totes are not allowed in classrooms) and you will be getting a workout lugging around even the smallest bag for three whole days. Minimize what you think you need to carry to cut down on the weight.
- Lanyard: Since you will be wearing your credentials for three full days as well, make sure you have a comfortable lanyard (instead of the string they come with) to carry them in, either by bringing one along or by buying one right away for $6 in the CKU store.
- Cameras: Convention centers have in my experience horrendous lighting. Either bring a high-quality digital camera that can handle dark lighting conditions, or bring a film camera with at least 400 speed film and lots of batteries for your flash. That's what I shot at CKU-Orlando and it worked very well for me in conditions that my digital was so dark you could barely make out the subject of the photo. And make sure you understand well enough how to use your camera to be able to quickly pass it off to other people and explain how to use it to snap pictures of you in the middle of chaos with CKU celebrities, etc. And if you are shooting film, bring lots of it (I went through more than four rolls, plus about another roll of digital shots), or have plenty of memory card space if you are digital.
- Snacks/Drinks/Food: Especially if you are driving and can do so easily, bring drinks and other foods like snacks, cereals and sandwich makings with you (check if you have a fridge in your room) to make it more convenient and less expensive to grab a quick snack or light meal in your room during the busy days of the event.
- Permanent Markers: Bring a permanent marker or two to write your name on the tote and other items that you are given at CKU that all look alike. Also, they are good for getting autographs.
- Books: If you have books by celebrities that are going to be appearing at CKU and want them autographed, don't forget to take them with you!
- Baby Wipes: Yes, I know many CKU attendees are moms on vacation, but bring the baby wipes with you even if you are leaving the baby at home! Inking is very popular in classes. We did it in about half my classes at CKU-Orlando, and yet in only one of those classes were we given wipes to clean up with. Bring your own travel pack so you don't have to walk around quite so covered in ink!
- Sponsor Supplies: If you plan on entering the Sponsor Appreciation Contest, bring with you some supplies by some of the CKU sponsors so you will have lots to work with creating a contest entry!
- Floss Rings: Use small baggies on a floss ring to contain small swap items like fiber and ribbon. Then just pull the bag right off the ring to swap it.
- Name Labels: Make sure you label the backs of swap tags with your name, city and state, and the CKU you are attending. This can also be done with other swap items if you wish.
At CKU:
- Sponsor Appreciation Contest: If you plan on entering, sign up as soon as the information booth opens the first day for your first pick of sponsor to create your entry for.
- CKU Store: Buy anything you see at the sales booth that you KNOW you want immediately because they will sell out of a lot of things, some in the first few hours.
- Make-N-Takes: Get to the registration line early to be among the first in the door for the make-n-takes. Once in, prioritize which ones you would most like to do since it's not possible to do them all in the time allotted.
- Autographed Class Tickets: If you plan on scrapping them, get your class tickets autographed by the instructors. They make a great souvenir!
- Lighten the Load: Carry as light a tote as possible, even if it means extra trips to the hotel room at lunch and dinner to drop things off and pick up what you need for the next round of classes. It will really help your energy level and make it easier in crowded classrooms. Just throw your basic necessities in your tote and go!
- Stay Rested: Make sure that you are getting enough rest and pacing yourself or by your final class on Saturday you won't be able to cut a straight line even with a trimmer!
I hope the above tips help those of you who haven't been yet to get more out of your first CKU experience when it happens…I learned a lot from my trip and can't wait to go again! It is an amazing experience that I wish every scrapper could have.


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Earlier this week Das Racist dropped their Mad Decent & Mischka co-presented Sit Down, Man mixtape for free on the internet, last night they celebrated with a free show at Santos Party House, with Keepaway and M. Decent artists Maluca and Tecla. Amongst the many spirits these dudes are under at any given time, that of giving appears to be foremost; in an age where releases are loss-leaders for monetized live shows, the post-everything band that blurs lines between culture/scenes and cred schemes continues to be blurry on presenting anything resembling a workable revenue-generation model.
Scour their track with Diplo for clues then, for its title ("You Can Sell Anything") , or just for pertinent lines like: "What good is all your money is if your style is still tasteless / I celebrate the fact I moved into my momma's basement / I don't pay rent I sell old books for new ones…" So, style over money, and so we get free mixtapes that don't have to hassle with clearing Enigma ("Return To Innocence") or Doors ("People Are Strange") samples, and free shows with open vodka bars and an open door policy onstage because when you can sell anything, everything is equal and without distinctions, including genre, cred, earnestness, and separation of crowd and performer. Sad I missed this, despite having seen them plenty — looked like fun one, judging by this photo set by Alex Reside.


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Ray Carney continued his fine indoor season for the Siena Heights University men's track and field team Saturday by winning the weight throw at the SPIRE Midwest Open. The Blissfield High School grad launched the weight 64-4 1/2 to win the event.
Calvin Sullins (Sand Creek) clocked in at 8.25 seconds during the 60 hurdles preliminaries, earning the second seed, before running to second place with an 8.26 in the final.
Zach Widner took seventh place in the 800 with a 1:55.25 and sixth in the mile with a 4:19.09, earning auto qualification to the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships in both events.
The SHU 4x400 squad of Josh Stump, Zakary Haines, Logan Moore and Anton Darby combined for a provisional time of 3:20.06 and fourth place.
Chris Schurr led a pack of six SHU pole vaulters in the top 10. He bested teammate Rich DePalma in a jump-off after both cleared 15-7. The two recorded NAIA auto heights, although neither topped his previous best. Travis Derscheid, Chris Whiting and Ryan Lucas all cleared 15-1 but placed differently, taking fourth, fifth and tied for sixth, respectively. Jonathan Clore finished 10th with a 14-7 1/4.
Three Saints placed in the top 10 of the high jump. Tre' Goynes recorded his second provisional height at 6-6 3/4. Raphael Dunson finished eighth after clearing 6-4 3/4, while Elroy Daffin Jr. took ninth (6-2 3/4).
Elsewhere in field events, Sullins placed third in the long jump with a 21-7 1/2, and Daffin was third in the triple jump with a 43-5. Gauge Aebersold (Onsted) finished seventh in the shot put with a throw of 48-11. Logan Gray finished eighth (46-3 1/3).
On the women's side, Phoenix Duncan (Morenci) was co-winner of the high jump at a season-best 5-5.
Lenzey Stidham cleared 12-1 1/2 in the pole vault for a nationals auto mark and fourth place. Elaine Johnson took ninth in the event at 10-8.
Taylor Byron improved her provisional mark in the shot put and finished second (42-1 1/4). Kasey Renshaw hit a provisional mark for the first time and placed fourth (52-10), while Byron placed eighth (47-6 1/2).
Cassie Keeping, who has already hit an auto time, clocked a provisional mark with a 13th-place finish in the 60 hurdles (9.27). Arika Knannlein was third in the 600 at 1:39/71, and Johnson was eighth in the 800 with a time of 2:22.86.
In a different meet on Saturday, Doug Dawson placed sixth in the 400 final at the Indiana Relays and automatically qualified for nationals with his time of 48.57 seconds.


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MARLBORO, NJ — One New Jersey school district is starting the new year by adding armed guards at its schools.
School officials in Marlboro say they are placing armed, uniformed township police officers in the district's schools.
A message to parents on the website of the central New Jersey township says the measure will be in place temporarily while the board of education and township officials continue to discuss further security improvements.
Parents can expect the police presence when schools reopen Wednesday after the New Year's holiday.
The move comes in response to the recent shooting in Newtown, Conn., in which 20 children and six educators were killed at the Sandy Hook Elementary School.


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Any person who mails or causes to be mailed any sexually oriented advertisement shall place on the envelope or cover thereof his name and address as the sender thereof and such mark or notice as the Postal Service may prescribe.
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Esophageal Cancer
Reoccuring Esophageal Cancer
My family member had their esophagus removed due to cancer a few years ago and most recently had a few spots show up in a endoscope that did not look favorable. What is the prognosis for someone in this situation?
If the biopsy showed recurrence, it is usually treated with chemotherapy. While this is usually not curable, it really depends on the extent of the cancer.
Sandra L Starnes, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati


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Laura says
I know all of this to be true and have for some time. I'm abundantly aware all of my insecurities, limiting beliefs, etc. I have been working on it for well over 6 years. But I still have not figured out how to get out from under it. And even if I do have to fix it before I can meet someone, how many decades will that take and will I even be alive to reap the rewards? I mean we have all been hurt a lot, especially the older we are. How do we heal every crack and crevice to somehow finally become worthy of a relationship? I'm 50 and if I live to be 80 I still won't have figured it out.
Meg says
It's almost as though…I nned to take things like this in slow motion….realize that when I'm about to strike up a conversation or think someone is cute..it is at that very moment also wake up and be in the present and be very clear about understanding my past and feel it in my bones…not sure quite how to say it..but this is the thoughts that come to me…changes everything when I know what I'm thinking and feeling even with the past and how much this influences all of this…
Madeleine says
I'm no expert – far from it, cough .. but I wouldn't recommend trying to work it out alone too much; being with a new partner is often a good way to come through these fears.
Whatever says
if you can find the appropriate partner…I thought I was doing that with the last guy who is even a counselor, but inappropriate because of long distance and financially not well.
Anyways, turned out that I just re- traumatized myself when he rattled off all the things wrong with me at the end when he got triggered. So, what was supposed to be healing felt like the same old same old. I allowed myself to feel bad and I am tired of it, plus it couldn't work because of the distance for sure.
So, very important who you do this work with.
Absolutely correct.
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Let's hope Heo Jung-Moo kicks him that hard out of his World Cup plans, but I bet he won't. I fear his inclusion is inevitable .
However, as we were saying before, he may not necessarily be the best role-model under pressure - or at least, there are probably better suited 2002 & 2006 veterans for that role.
Park Ji-Sung has to be the most suited. He has all the World Cup experience of Ahn, plus he has actually succeeded in Europe, at clubs bigger than Perugia and Duisberg too.
And he's actually quite good at football, and not past it.
Oh, and he's not a massive dickhead either.


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When my oldest son was 2, I got a "compliment" from my mother that still stings. We were visiting my parents, and I was sitting on the carpet in my old room reading to him, trying to get him down for a nap.
My mother walked in and snapped, "Well, aren't you a good mother." The comment wasn't approving but filled with something acidic. "Why don't you just put him down and leave him?" she said. "Let him cry. It's okay."
I didn't say anything then, but I figured that she must have felt jealous in some way. My mother raised six kids -- very well -- but she didn't have the time to indulge in such pleasures as reading at naptime.
Recently, however, we talked about the incident, and she told me that she'd been concerned that I was trying to do too much for my kids (I had a 4-month-old, too). "I hated to see you run ragged, trying to be this perfect mother," she told me. "You're still my daughter. I can't help but worry about you."
I feel better knowing that her outburst was fueled by concern rather than by bitterness. But it struck me that there's much about our own parents we misinterpret as we raise our children.
Like many moms, I'm keenly sensitive to what I perceive as criticism of my parenting skills -- especially from the two people I've spent a lifetime trying to please. The whole generational relationship is complicated because many grandparents are hesitant to "interfere," which can leave you filling in the blanks. "Parenting issues are a no-fly zone with me, unless either of my daughters raises a concern or question," says Sheila Kowal, a grandmother of three from Denver.
But understanding how your parents and in-laws really feel about their role in your family can help life run more smoothly. Here, what many grandparents wish (but may not be able to admit) their own children knew:
"We need an adjustment period, too"
Just as becoming a mom changes you in infinite ways, grandparents also morph into new beings upon the birth of your child. One of the main things they have to adapt to is realizing they're no longer in charge. (The transition may be hardest for grandfathers, since many of them weren't as involved as dads are now.)
"A new baby notches everyone into a different generation with different role models and boundary systems," says Arthur Kornhaber, M.D., author of The Grandparent Solution. "The reflex for grandparents is to treat the parent as the older sibling of the new child."
The best way to get through this period is to talk to your parents or in-laws about their feelings before the baby is born. Then allow them time to get with your program (and to get used to the idea that it is your program).
"Don't overreact"
When Doris Cox of Blanco, Texas, sees her grandchildren at different stages, she would love to reminisce about raising her own kids, but dares not. "It's very easy to take what I say as, 'How we did it was the right way.' But the reasons I want to share are partly family history and mostly wanting my kids to know who I am," she says.
Many of us are more than a little insecure about what we're doing, and our relationship with our own parents may make us vulnerable to perceived slights. Especially if we're still fighting the same control battles that we had with our parents when we were teenagers. So if you get very huffy, make sure your thin skin isn't contributing to the problem. Take a deep breath and express your appreciation for their input. Then you can suggest (nicely!) that you have things under control.
"Trust us"
Giving instructions on how to treat your kids can put you on thin ice when it comes to intergenerational relations. My mother still smarts over the comment one of my brothers once made when he and his wife were leaving their three children with her. "Now, Mom," he said, "no confrontations with the kids."
My mother, who isn't afraid to discipline her grandchildren, felt it implied that she was needlessly assertive. Besides, she was bruised to think she needed any direction at all in the child-rearing arena.
While it must be clear that you're in charge, it's best not to be unrealistic in your expectations. "You can sit down together and discuss the basics and rules," says Dr. Kornhaber. "Then you need to give your parents twenty percent wiggle room."
Often you can find a way to convey your intentions in a manner that isn't dismissive. My sister reports that she says, "This is what I do before Rachel goes to bed. This is what I do if she wakes up in the middle of the night." That way she's not giving our parents commands.
Shelly Keith of Cypress Mill, Texas, used to get frustrated when her in-laws did something against her principles -- say, serving canned vegetables instead of fresh -- but she's learned to be less rigid. "If I pay a babysitter, I expect her to do what I want," says the mom of three. "But I expect my mother-in-law to get my kids' needs met to her standards. If she gets them met to mine, that's a bonus."
"Just ask us to pitch in"
My mother-in-law is ideal in many ways. She's circumspect about infringing on our time and never serves advice with the lemon cream pie she makes us. But because my own mother is so, shall we say, forthcoming, I wasn't sure what to think at first. Was my mother-in-law really that interested in her grandchildren?
I now know that she eagerly wants to be involved in their lives. "My own mother-in-law was very critical of me," she recently told me. "And I promised long ago that I was going to be a good mother-in-law." For her, that means sitting back and waiting for an invitation to jump in.
Many grandparents can be categorized as "Help When Asked" types, according to Don Schmitz, author of The New Face of Grandparenting. "Grandparents tend to believe that if they're not sure how to help, they are better off not being involved," he says. "When you ask them to lend a hand, their role is clearer and they don't feel as if they're interfering."
So if you're feeling overburdened, be specific when you ask your parents and in-laws for help. Giving them the chance to pitch in (or even turn you down) is a lot better than trying to guess what's on their minds.
Most grandparents also like to be asked for something else: their thoughts on child rearing. But many grown kids hesitate to do so. They're afraid that they're laying themselves open for a sock to the gut or simply feel their parents' experience doesn't apply today.
"I rarely ask for advice from my mother," says Jane Lee, a mom of one in San Leandro, California. "I'm Korean-American, and she grew up in Korea. I do carry on some traditions, but it's a different world now. Plus, I'm a working mom and she wasn't. A lot of things I'm dealing with she never had to."
But by not comparing notes, you may be missing out on a font of acquired wisdom and insight. "You can ask in a more general way, 'What did people do about this when you were raising kids?'" says Dr. Kornhaber. This type of question doesn't mean you have to do it their way, but it will bolster your relationship: Grandparents will feel that you appreciate their hard-won experience.
"Don't sweat the small stuff"
Your mom and mother-in-law have seen the whole process, from diapers to diplomas, and may know that some of the concerns that make us break out in a cold fret -- such as a child not learning to read as quickly as his friends -- don't necessarily make or break the child.
"I've learned over the years that you need to let the little things slide," says Ruth Thomas of Greenwood, South Carolina, a grandmother of nine. "I wish my four kids could learn that." Or, she adds, at least pay attention to what she thinks is a five-alarm problem -- say, having good manners -- and what's not -- the way children want to cut their hair, for instance.
"Don't expect us to be perfect"
The ideal grandparent is one with infinite patience and selflessness, but, of course, our parents are only human. That means they're not always cheerful, even around their grandkids, and they're not always willing to drop everything for them.
Before I had kids, I remember being surprised to hear that my father had yelled at my niece during the long drive to my house. Everyone got out of the car grumbling. "Her whining was driving me crazy," my normally jovial dad said. "You know Daddy has no tolerance for noise," my mother explained as she walked in behind him.
And, of course, many grandparents have active lives outside the orbit of their grandkids. This is why babysitting and how much grandparents are expected to do can be such a thorny issue in some families.
"I adore my grandchildren and have them over all the time, but I wish my kids understood that I need three or four days' notice to plan around the babysitting. I'm not going to give up my garden club just so they can meet a friend for lunch," says Thomas, who says, of course, she'll drop anything if someone is sick.
"We're jealous sometimes"
Even grandparents are susceptible to the green-eyed monster when it comes to "the others" -- that corresponding pair of grandparents they're tethered to via the grandchildren. Recently, my mother confided in me that she heard the other grandparents of one of my nieces were giving her a big chunk of money for college. "I thought for an instant maybe we should be doing that too," she says. "But then I think how much we do with our grandkids and remember that it's all right."
This type of jealousy doesn't have to be a problem. In the case of grandparents who live in vastly different tax brackets, it's a good idea to set a limit on gift giving, whether on the number of gifts or the amount spent. Otherwise, the less well-off grandparents may feel they can't compete with their fat-checkbook counterparts.
"We do think you're a good mom"
Many of my friends report that they rarely, if ever, get positive feedback from their parents about how they're raising their kids. "It would kill my mother to say I am doing a good job as a mom," says a friend who admits she'd like nothing more than to hear this. At the same time, many grandparents I spoke to told me that they think their children are turning out admirable grandkids. "In many ways, my kids are more conscientious parents," says Doris Cox. "I've kind of mentioned this to them, but I've never really sat down to tell them what a great job they're doing. I don't even know why, really." When it comes to raising kids, we all know that pats on the back are rare. Why not tell your mom and dad that you need their praise, admiration, and respect, and then see what they do, experts suggest.
In the name of journalistic research, I decided to try it. Instead of silently craving approval, I blatantly requested it from my mother. "Oh, haven't I told you that you're doing a good job?" she asked, surprised. "Maybe then I don't think you are."
My heart froze, until she laughed. "No, I think you all are fantastic parents," she said warmly of me and my five brothers and sisters. "I should tell you that more. You'd think I would remember how thankless a job it can be. But I've got fourteen incredible grandkids, so I know their parents must be doing the right thing." She paused. "And if you weren't, I'd set you straight."


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An Oct. 12 wedding is being planned by Amanda Sheppeck of Jefferson Township and Tim Corace of Saxonburg.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Bill and Cindy Sheppeck of Jefferson Township. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Kevin and Chris Corace of Saxonburg.
The bride-elect is a 2009 graduate of Knoch High School and a 2013 graduate of Grove City College.
She is employed by the Hunter Family of Companies, Butler.
Her fiance graduated in 2009 from Knoch High School.
He is the owner of Falling Timber Landscaping.


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New England families will soon have something to howl about—we are excited to announce that Great Wolf Lodge has official begun construction in Massachusetts on a new resort.
Great Wolf Lodge - New England will give families more than 100,000 square feet of entertainment and lodging space to enjoy together—all under one roof. The centerpiece of the resort will be the indoor waterpark—the largest in the state with more than 68,000 square feet of fun for the whole family.
Of course it will have some signature Great Wolf Lodge water rides like the Howlin' Tornado, Slap Tail Pond wave pool and everyone's favorite—Fort Mackenzie with its 1,000 gallon tipping bucket.
Just like all of our lodges, Great Wolf Lodge - New England will feature guest suites that provide the perfect place for families to relax after a day of waterpark fun. Families can choose from several suite styles, like the popular kid-themed Wolf Den and KidCabin suites. The resort will also debut never-before-seen suite styles—the Majestic KidCabin and the Grizzly Wolf Dens.
The Majestic KidCabin will sleep 11 people and will have two bathrooms, a separate king bedroom, two queen beds and a themed cabin for kids, complete with a daybed and a set of bunk beds. The Grizzly Wolf Den will sleep ten people, have two separate bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room area and themed kids Wolf Den, complete with bunk beds. Two awesome new additions to our line up of comfy suites.
You can also find a ton of other activities throughout the lodge that are perfect for kids of all ages, like:
- The brand's first and only indoor dry play area—over 16,000 square feet of entertainment complete with a multi-level ropes course and indoor miniature golf
- MagiQuest
- Scooops Kid Spa
- Ten Paw Alley mini bowling
- The Great Clock Tower Show and evening Story Time
Great Wolf Lodge - New England will also feature several restaurant options like our new Lodge Wood Fired Grill restaurant and bar, Bear Paw Sweets & Eats, Hungry as a Wolf and a Dunkin' Donuts®.
As always, the indoor water park is exclusive to resort guests and waterpark passes are included with each suite—a great value and the perfect place to spend time together as a family.
Great Wolf Lodge - New England will be our twelfth resort. Located off Route 2, 45 minutes from Boston—Great Wolf Lodge - New England is expected to open in late spring 2014.
To stay up to date on all the building progress, visit www.greatwolf.com/NewEngland, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.


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Remember those quirky little ball-bearing games you played as a child, where you had to get all of the balls into little holes in a cardboard image? Now you can play it on your iPhone or iPod Touch in a space-age update!
A new game opens with one black hole and one ball. Tilt your device to maneuver the ball into the hole, and WHOOSH! you move to the next level in a blaze of color, arriving at a new black hole field with one more hole and ball. At each level, you must get one ball into each hole to continue on to a higher level.
But beware: these arent ordinary black holes. Tilt or shake your device too much, and the balls will fall out of the holes. Trying to put two balls into one hole will get the second one bounced away at an arbitrary angle and velocity. And if you take too long to fill them, the black holes will start repulsing your balls when their time is up.
And the balls have the mind of gas molecules: sometimes they decide to stick together rather than bounce off each other. Just give your device a quick shake to loosen them up.
The challenge is to fill all holes quickly enough to move up to higher and higher levels. It takes a steady hand when there are more than five black holes visible, along with deft and gentle tilting and twisting. If you can get to level ten, youre rock steady and clever!
Under your settings for the app, you can choose the precise color of your balls with RGB sliders, as well as disable sound or set the app to always start with a new game. Your last black hole field automatically saves upon exit, if you want to take a break and resume later.
For the more nimble, increasing the difficulty slider decreases the size of the black holes and repulsion time. But be forewarned: a difficulty of "Impossible" is truly that!