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I'm craving to learn kiteboarding and looking for 1-2 week camps that I can fly from San Francisco with the best price/performance. Any ideas?
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Hi guys,
I'm craving to learn kiteboarding and looking for 1-2 week camps that I can fly from San Francisco with the best price/performance. Any ideas?
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Talk to us at KGB we can get you going in a week for sure in great reliable local winds.
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I can second that Hatteras is a great place to learn. Kitty Hawk Kites (KHK) has warm shallow water, great instructors, solid wind, and a mini-resort to stay at. Real Kiteboarding down the street is also solid from what I have heard.
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I will second that the bay area has everything one needs to learn to kite...why fly across the country while you can experience the diversity of the spots at home?
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Only reason to leave the bay to learn is if it isn't the windy season here....lucky for you it is just kicking up so you have all spring, summer, and part of fall to get dialed in! Good luck!
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I would agree that at this time of year, here in the bay area, there's no reason to go elsewhere to learn to kite unless you need to have that vacation, intensive learn to kite experience and don't mind spending a lot more than you need to in order to get there. You could go with kgb and get (when there's not high pressure in place) reliable wind and be kiting with some confidence soon enough to enjoy our season here...
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Bay Area has some of the best wind globally.
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You should check out Floras Lake. Post up and camp for two weeks and take lessons with Will. Its pretty much the most awesome place on the planet. my .02 anyways
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There is absolutely no reason to leave the area this time of year. Nothing against the great instructors around the Bay, they offer a fantastic service. However, I am partial to Sherman Island as a spot to learn. Although it is definitely not a beginner spot, it is a great spot to get one-on-one instruction. Give Nat Lincoln of Edge Kiteboarding a call, better yet text him at (775) 721-1132. Nat will take you down river to a safe and secluded spot away from other kiters, and you will be up and riding in no time.
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Has anyone here worked on Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance?
What are the type of reports that we need to suplly for auditing?
Is there any software tool that can generate such audit reports?
Please help!
Hey Hey,
When I was at RECON last month I was on the edge of a conversation that a couple of people were having... They mentioned that a nessus scan meets PCI compliance..
Also there's a company called CyberTrust that offers PCI Compliance Services... @ http://www.cybertrust.com/solutions/...ci_compliance/
If I happen to come across more details, I'll let you know...
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Welcome to hell my friend. See this link right from VISA.
This is a list of all PCI info you'll ever want:
There is a 50 page PCI document. The above link is simply an outline of all areas of compliance. If this doesn't scare the hell out of you I don't know what will.
Have a look at the 50 page doc here:
The real doc (above) is a checklist type document written by someone who understands security. There is no gray area as in other "standards". You either meet compliance or you don't.
PCI audits are VERY tough and as you may also know, so are the penalties for violations. More or less, VISA can decide how much to ding you per violation. Read the fine print.
You will spend big time bucks meeting compliance especially if you don't segregate your network at the moment. Expect to do this at very least followed by a slew of firewall work.
PCI auditors simply follow the checklist and tell you where you fail. Simple as that. If you use a vendor who happens to also sell security products, such as ISS or Symantec, expect them to offer you all kinds of solutions to the PCI gaps identified.
Anyway, I estimate that it will take us around 2 years to be fully compliant. Oh and there is no "we're working on it...". VISA doesn't care where you are in the process, only if you have met the compliance line item.
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Thanks Guys,
Looks like i got a lot of reading to do, to separate the wheat from the chaff :-), until then if you guys get any more info on PCI let me know....
Maybe Im used to PCI (or what had been CISP) audits, but they aren't bad. Most of the PCI requirements are pretty common sense, and depending on how large of a processor you are dealing with the requirements are actually negotiable. Having worked with some of the largest FEPs on PCI, they are able to get away with murder (storing CVV, storing complete acct info in the clear, non-operational firewalls, etc., etc.) If you work for a "mom and pop" shop merchant you won't have that luxury though.
As far as what I see for audit reports, it depends on what is being auditing against. Many vendors in the security space are coming out with canned PCI reports in their products. For example wireless IPS vendors have a canned report.
I give anyone going through PCI their first time two bits of advice. First is be prepared to sell your security. Granted I primarily work with very large FEPs, but Ive found its not as much what you have but more how you sell it to the auditors. Sad but true. The second is that PCI requirements are updated from time to time. Today it is mostly network security, but rumor is next year there will be more requirements around application development and security. I've also been told by auditors that the data-at-rest requirements will be updated. I would suggest you keep current between audits as they do change.
Oh, and good luck.
I'm surprised to hear that you think the audits aren't bad. We've dealt with VISA before the audits and they took a hard line stance with us and stated that we either meet the requirements or we don't meet them. There was no room for negotiating or throwing dummy devices up just for the sake of a line item.
We have roughly 8,000 hosts on the network I'm responsible for. We have 60,000 nodes overall (someone else's problem here). I wish I knew who you were dealing with to get by with "guidlines" instead of "requirements" on this stuff. It would make my life a heck of a lot easier.
We've been selling to auditors for over a decade now. We understand that game very well. True enough on your observation.
Don't get me wrong, a PCI audit is a time consuming, costly, political, frustrating process but at the end of the day don't seem to truly increase security. At the size of business I work with, there doesn't seem to be any risk of getting shut down. Some of the smoke and mirrors (and outright lies) I've seen would probably make most people cut up all their credit cards. Its pretty sickening. Even by VISAs own numbers only about 20% of tier 1 merchants are compliant (> 6 million transactions per month). And thats with the violations they've actually caught.
Did you mention canned reports , how can u produce canned reports when the requirements keep changing in a dynamic environment.
By the way just curious as to how these reports cover the 12 major requirements for PCI:
1. Install and maintain a firewall to protect data.
2. Do not use vendor supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters.
3. Protect stored data.
4. Encrypt transmission of cardholder data and sensitive info. across public networks.
5. Use and regularly update antivirus software.
6. Develop and maintain secure systems and applications (patch management)
7. Restrict access to business data on a need-to-know basis.
8. Assign a unique ID to each user with computer access.
9. Restrict physical access to cardholder data.
10.Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data.
11. Regularly test security systems and processes.
12. Maintain a policy that addresses information security.
how can we do audits when the requirements are so generalized, this is really tough on the merchants and sys admin guys
Very good questions, it looks like you are well on your way. Of course there is no single report that says "we are PCI compliant". If you find one, you'd be a rich man.
What I refer to are point products that can report on a single aspect of your environment. For example if you have a wireless LAN and you have an overlay wireless IDS like Airdefense, you can run a canned report that says your WLAN is configured to meet PCI standards. There are also products like Vericept which monitor your perimeter for CC data. They have canned reports that outline the number of times someones information was emailed, IM'd, posted on a website, etc. Other examples are the numerous products which can run reports on the patch status of your systems, some of which are starting to develop canned "PCI" reports.
Thats why when you ask for reports I say it depends on what aspect of your environment you want to report on. Are these tools necessary? No, but in large environments they can save you a lot of time.
"how can we do audits when the requirements are so generalized, this is really tough on the merchants and sys admin guys"
Welcome to an audit. I can't stress enough to have all your "ducks in a row" before the audit and be prepared to sell your security solution. The checklist posted by thehorse13 is an excellent start. If you go in prepared, it shouldn't be too bad.
Lastly, if you are still concerned, you might hire a consultant that has gone through PCI audits with other companies. A competent consultant should be able to walk you through each requirement and give you an idea where you might have problems. Just make sure you do your homework and hire someone with experience.
You are right, no single vendor can go the distance and claim complete support for all the requirements that the compliance regulators pose.
There was this whitepaper from Symantec on PCIDSS
(free registration is required to view the doc.) where he has mentioned that sections 1, 3 & 9 are not covered by Syamtec solutions.
Also i can across many vendors like NetForensics , EventLog Analyzer , SenSage who provide compliance reports.
But i guess, no software tool can entirely model all the nitty-gritties of the compliance requirements, but ofcourse they can only assist us to some extent, which makes the above tools useful for sysadmins / management during audits.
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Trustees Ann Hicks (Chair), Kevin Twomey, Lindsay Hodges, Floyd Willis, Steve Shapiro (For Kathy Cohen), Carol Thompson, and Toni Crawford
Chair Hicks called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m. After introductions, Chair Hicks asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, which were circulated prior to the meeting. The minutes were approved unanimously.
Chair Hicks announced that three students had recently been selected as recipients for prestigious scholarships: Jessica Stebbins received the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, Bree Frank, the Truman Scholarship, and Rebecca Hayman, the Goldwater Scholarship. Chair Hicks also voiced her appreciation to Dr. Mary Borg, as director of the undergraduate academic enrichment program, who assisted the students in the application process. The President will host a reception for these students Friday, April 12, 4:00 p.m., in the President's Conference Room.
Chair Hicks took a moment to welcome back President Hopkins who had been on leave recovering from surgery. President Hopkins offered her thanks and appreciation to all, especially Provost Kline for carrying on in her absence.
President Hopkins remarked on the necessity and importance for having tenure and the concern for academic freedom. She indicated the main reason for tenure is to protect the faculty's rights to think and express their ideas in the classroom or elsewhere on their field of expertise. Trustee Twomey inquired about some universities not having tenure. President Hopkins said that this is very rare. In order to be competitive and for other economic reasons, it is essential to have tenure.
During the overview prepared for the meeting, Provost Kline mentioned that tenure is not a lifetime employment guarantee. He further stated that it is not as difficult as some might assume to terminate a tenured faculty member. In fact, UNF has terminated four tenured faculty members for just cause since 1996. Eligible faculty (those in tenure-earning positions) are required to come up for tenure by their sixth year of employment including any prior service credit granted at the time of initial employment. If tenure is not awarded by the end of the sixth year, faculty are sent a notice that further employment will not be offered.
For the academic year 2001/2002, as Acting President, Provost Kline approved nine of the 12 candidates reviewed by the University Promotion and Tenure Committee (three candidates withdrew their application from the tenure process). Provost Kline's decision was in agreement with the University P&T Committee.
After several clarifying questions and answers were provided, Chair Hicks thanked Provost Kline for the presentation. Chair Hicks then asked for a motion on the tenure nomination recommended by Provost Kline. Trustee Twomey moved and several seconded the motion to approve the list to be forwarded to the full Board of Trustees. The motion was approved unanimously.
Trustee Thompson stated that she and President Hopkins have been in discussion about an agenda for the Board retreat. Suggestions include legislative changes, the evolving role of the Board, and the strategic plan. President Hopkins said she planned to talk with each member to gather information for the agenda. She further stated that during the retreat, their purpose would not be to make decisions, but to determine how to proceed with issues.
The Retreat is planned for all day on May 17.
Dean Chally was asked to comment on the reasons behind proposed change in the Department of Nursing's designation to that of School of Nursing. Dean Chally stated this would bring the department in line with the way most nursing programs are organized in the city and state. She further stated that now is the time to change the name because of the interest in nursing programs. The change does not involve any additional personnel or funds or change in program or admissions criteria. The School would still be in the College of Health and the Chair of the Nursing Department would become Director of the School.
President Hopkins reiterated that this is a common designation and more of a symbolic change. Provost Kline mentioned that the faculty approved the change and while other departments might want to change accordingly, it might not be appropriate.
Chair Hicks called for the motion. Trustee Willis moved and Trustee Hodges seconded to approve the change to be forwarded to the full Board for final approval. The motion was approved unanimously.
The Discussion Paper was reviewed. Chair Hicks stated that no action would be taken on approving it at the present time. Provost Kline, Dr. Tom Serwatka, Ms. Karen Stone, Mr. Jim Van Vleck, and others were thanked for the work they did in drafting the Paper.
The meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon. Submitted by Connie Corker.
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A portfolio of 18 condominium residences in East Orange will be sold at an auction on March 26 by real estate firm Madison Hawk Partners LLC.
According to the release, the residences of the 15-story high-rise building located at 60 Parkway Drive East are the final unsold condominiums in the 183-unit building and will be sold in bulk at the close-out sale. The suggested open bid is $750,000.
The portfolio consists of one studio, 12 one-bedrooms and five two-bedroom units ranging from 428 to 1,310 square feet. Most of the homes in the building have sold at prices ranging from $129,000 to $250,000 and the portfolio will be offered at a significant discount and have a projected net operating income of $137,000 annually. A number of penthouse residences on the buildings top two floors are included in the portfolio.
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With a new single soaring at radio and her stock higher than ever, Kelly Rowland's new album title 'Talk A Good Game' couldn't be more apt.
Presently putting the finishing touches to the set, the 32 year old recently chatted it up with Rolling Stone about what fans can expect from the project. The 'Kisses Down Low' singer also had some choice words about Keyshia Cole following the latter's comments on bandmate Michelle Williams.
Excerpts below…
"Kisses Down Low" is a flirty, fun song. Is this indicative of the direction of Talk a Good Game?
"Kisses Down Low" is just a piece of the story of Talk a Good Game. I'm really honest on this album. There's another song that I have, "Dirty Laundry." Even the title track is about relationships – the ins, the outs – all the interesting moments of relationships. I'm really ready for people to hear this album. It's kind of hard to keep it to myself."
"Dirty Laundry" is an intriguing title. Are you naming names?
It's the first time I've been so stripped away and naked. I had help with that, and that help was the-Dream. I was in the studio with Dream and he said, "I just want you to get deeper. The people want more. They want to be led into your life and know more about you." And I said, "Oh, God!" It's really nervous, because you don't know what people are going to say. In this moment, I really don't care. [Laughs]
Who are you collaborating with on the new album?
I'm still putting everything together, but I called on some new talent from Canada, like T-Minus and Boi-1da, who I love being in the studio with. Kevin Cossum, who just pulls melody out of his ears, Rock City, who completely know how to ride a beat and a cadence that's crazy, and Mike WiLL's genius-osity – I'm gonna make up a word – where he just knows what the streets are talking about.
You reunited with Destiny's Child at the Super Bowl. Keyshia Cole received some blowback for criticizing Michelle Williams' performance on Twitter. Do you have any thoughts on her comments?
It didn't even make it on my radar until other people brought it up. It didn't even matter. We had a wonderful performance, and that's all I cared about. I was with my sisters and the three of us matter to each other, and that's all that counts. We matter to a lot more people, with all due respect, than her. So, I really don't care what she said.
The most potent flavor of shade is classy shade. Something Kelly clearly knows all too well, as she read Keyshia with fatal doses of fact and tact. And rightfully so.
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Florida manatees are marine mammals that inhabit the coastal and riverine waters of the state throughout the year. They have been listed by the federal government as an endangered species. The largest animals in the population may reach fourteen feet in length and weigh almost 3800 pounds, but most individuals are shorter and smaller. Manatees are herbivores (eating aquatic plants), and are not aggressive towards humans. Female manatees usually give birth to a single calf measuring about three to four feet in length; calves remain with their mothers for up to two years. The recovery of the manatee population is impeded by mortalities from human-related causes (e.g., from collisions with watercraft, becoming trapped in floodgates and locks, and becoming entangled in fishing gear), as well as from degradation of their habitat.
Protection of manatees in Florida has been legislatively mandated since 1892. Current state efforts to recover the population are guided by the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act of 1978 and the revised Florida Manatee Recovery Plan of 1995. The Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act declared the state to be a refuge and sanctuary for the manatee. The Act and subsequent amendments gave the Department of Environmental Protection (formerly the Department of Natural Resources) the authority to protect manatees from disturbance and harassment, injury, and intentional mortality. The Florida Manatee Recovery Plan lists 126 separate tasks that need to be accomplished to recover the Florida population of the West Indian manatee. Many of these tasks are addressed through a cooperative effort between federal, state, and local governments.
Funding for research and management activities in Florida was authorized through the Save the Manatee Trust Fund, which contains money from sales of a manatee specialty license plate, partial proceeds from state boat registration fees, county-imposed boat registration fees, voluntary contributions, and interest income. Revenues for the Save the Manatee Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 1996-97 totaled almost $7.5 million, as shown in the accompanying pie chart; the revenue was unusually high this year due to a redistribution of funds when the Save Our State Environmental Education Trust Fund was eliminated. The legislative appropriation for manatee and marine mammal programs in 1996-97 was allocated to FDEP manatee and marine mammals research and management programs within the Division of Marine Resources, contracts to other research organizations, and oceanaria participating in the rescue and rehabilitation of manatees. Research activities coordinated by the Division's Florida Marine Research Institute in St. Petersburg totaled $1,995,746. Management activities conducted by the Division's Bureau of Protected Species Management, including oceanaria contracts, totaled $2,665,449. Environmental education through the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission was supported by $1,070,770 from the Fund. Budgetary breakdowns for individual program units for both the research and management efforts are depicted on the next page, followed by summaries of the work performed by FDEP personnel at the Florida Marine Research Institute and the Bureau of Protected Species Management.
The human-related problems that manatees and their aquatic ecosystem face did not develop suddenly, and they will not be solved quickly. The solutions are complex and time consuming, as documented in the Florida Manatee Recovery Plan and as evidenced by the complexity of tasks undertaken by FDEP each year. Through the cooperation of local, federal, and state agencies, private organizations, and corporations, effective partnerships have been created to constructively address the recovery of the manatee population. FDEP persists in its efforts to heighten the environmental awareness of Florida's citizens and visitors, realizing that each person can make a significant contribution to the preservation of manatees and Florida's ecosystems by becoming aware of and complying with regulations that were designed both to protect this endangered species and to accommodate the growth of Florida's human population. FDEP will continue to coordinate its applied marine research programs with ecosystem management practices and clean water regulatory controls, assuring that the habitat quality that sustains manatees can be improved and maintained within the State of Florida.
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ARKive is proud to have partnered with the Lincoln Park Zoo on a number of incredible projects over the years. From organizing opportunities for zoo staff to meet influential wildlife media leaders, to co-hosting an after school program challenging students to create digital scavenger hunts across the zoo using iPhones and ARKive imagery, we're always looking for fun and unique ways to support conservation together. Allison Sacerdote-Velat is a Reintroduction Biologist at Lincoln Park Zoo working with a small but oh-so-special Illinois species. Here's her story!
"We aim to conserve this species in our region"
At Lincoln Park Zoo, I work on the conservation and recovery of local wildlife. In partnership with Lake County Forest Preserve District, we began a recovery project for one of three subspecies of meadow jumping mouse that occur in Illinois, starting our project in 2012. Meadow jumping mice are important seed dispersers that help maintain diverse native plant communities. Because they are nocturnal, they are a major prey item for barn owls and other predators. Their populations have declined from habitat loss and fragmentation. By re-establishing populations following habitat restoration, we aim to conserve this species in our region, documenting the number of sites that still had meadow jumping mouse populations, and bringing 8 pairs of mice to Lincoln Park Zoo to establish a breeding program that provides young for supplementation and reintroduction in restored prairies and savannas.
People may be surprised by the appearance of meadow jumping mice. They are smaller than the house mice or white-footed mice that may be familiar to Illinois residents. With large kangaroo-like hind feet, and tails that are twice the length of their bodies, they can jump a meter at a time through their habitat. They sleep under natural cover objects like logs during the day. If you happen to uncover them, they quickly take off and cover large distances, bounding through the vegetation.
"I tried to be a good sport about being hazed by mice"
Radio-tracking our zoo-reared mice was a highlight of our work this year, as it permitted me to follow them while they explored their new home. Some mice quickly established nests in tall grasses while others kept me hiking through prairies and wetlands for weeks. One mouse led me through a thistle patch regularly, but I tried to be a good sport about being hazed by mice for their conservation.
Allison Sacerdote-Velat, Reintroduction Biologist, Lincoln Park Zoo
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The Augusta GreenJackets announced Thursday the beginning of a hall of fame as a way to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the team's start in Augusta.
The Augusta GreenJackets Hall of Fame will induct Pablo Sandoval and Tim Wakefield during this season.
The GreenJackets will have promotional days for both players, featuring bronze statuettes. Wakefield's will be June 1, and Sandoval's is Aug. 3. The statuettes will be given away to the first 1,200 fans at each game.
"We felt like it was appropriate to recognize past players who have played for Augusta by beginning a hall of fame," GreenJackets general manager Bob Flannery said in a statement.
Although Wakefield is known for his knuckleball, which led to 200 wins and a 4.41 ERA in 19 major-league seasons, he played first and third base for the Augusta Pirates in 1989. He had eight hits in 35 plate appearances for Augusta before making the transition to pitching in 1990.
Wakefield played 17 seasons with the Boston Red Sox and holds two Boston records with 430 starts and 3,006 innings pitched.
Sandoval played for the Augusta GreenJackets in 2006, hitting .265 with 20 doubles, one triple and one home run in 473 plate appearances at 19 years old. He vaulted up the minor-league ranks and made his major-league debut in 2008.
The 26-year-old third baseman, who played primarily first base in Augusta, hit .330 with 25 home runs in his first full season with the San Francisco Giants and finished seventh in National League MVP voting. He is a two-time world champion, World Series MVP in 2012 and two-time All-Star in four full seasons.
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Thermal imaging used to find unconscious man in burning home
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Firefighters used a thermal imaging camera to find an unconscious man in a burning home and pull him through a window to safety in northeast Georgia, according to Athens-Clarke County officials.
The rescue happened Wednesday night, in a blaze that destroyed the man's home on Atlanta Avenue in Clarke County.
Athens-Clarke County Assistant Fire Chief Kyle Hendrix said the 53-year-old victim may not have been breathing when the firefighters found him inside the burning duplex.
Hendrix said firefighters removed the man through a window and started first aid until an ambulance arrived.
Hendrix did not have information on the man's condition. The cause of the blaze remained under investigation late Thursday.


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Mariners strike late to beat Roar
Brisbane coach Rado Vidosic blasted his side as "naive", "silly" and of a kindergarten standard as the A-League champions slumped to their fifth loss in only eight games of the 2012/13 season, a 2-1 defeat to Central Coast on Sunday.
The two-time defending champions lost to the Mariners for the first time in Gosford in 14 starts on the back of a Tomas Rogic volley in the 81st minute.
A Bernie Ibini-Isei header in the fourth minute for the home side was cancelled out by a rare Massimo Murdocca strike in the 32nd minute for the Roar.
Brisbane sit in second-last place on the A-League ladder, ahead of only the hapless Sydney FC who are a point further behind.
Ange Postecoglou is proving to be an increasingly hard act to follow for Vidosic and his men and the frustrated former assistant at Brisbane left his players in no doubt about what he thought about their round-eight loss to their arch-rivals.
"The first half we did enough but in the second half we didn't follow instructions to keep the ball and we got punished," he said.
"There was more pressure in the second half, there were too many turnovers. We were naive and we got punished for it."
Rogic's matchwinner, which came after Michael McGlinchey cleverly headed an Oliver Bozanic free kick that threatened to go over the end line, incensed Vidosic.
"I don't know who was marking who but it was just kindergarten stuff," he said.
"If they (the opposition player) goes to the toilet, they should follow them to the toilet.
"The players need to have a good look at themselves."
In stifling conditions the game threatened to boil over in the 34th minute with Besart Berisha the agitator.
After a clumsy challenge by Berisha on John Hutchinson a scuffle ensued in which Berisha appeared to attempt to head-butt the Mariners captain.
Daniel McBreen rushed to his skipper's aid and received a yellow card, as did Berisha for the tackle but he was lucky to stay on the field.
"That was a little bit silly," Vidosic said.
"He is a passionate player but can't get a little bit silly when things don't do his way.
"I had to tell him to take a drink and calm down after that."
Mariners coach Graham Arnold insisted he had no problem with Berisha's aggressive approach.
"That's Berisha for you ... he plays on the edge," he said.
Arnold welcomed the victory as a milestone for his side.
In their 13 previous visits to Gosford, Brisbane had left with nine wins and four draws.
"The boys made some history today, it was great work," he said.
"It was a good game and a good spectacle. I'm very proud of my boys."
The win was the Mariners' third from three home games this season and they host Adelaide - who sit two points ahead of them on the ladder - in round nine on Saturday evening in a top-of-the-table clash.
Later that night the Roar play Newcastle in Brisbane.
Central Coast Mariners 2 (Ibini-Isei 4', Rogic 80')
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- Date: Tuesday, 30 January 2018 - Saturday, 22 December 2018
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Exhibition: Behind Closed Doors: 300 years of Willmer House
A hop grower's residence, a school for young ladies, a dentist's surgery; Since Willmer House was built in 1718 it has been many different things to different people. In this special exhibition celebrating 300 years of Willmer House, visitors will be able to learn more about the history of the building through material specially selected by pupils from Potters Gate School.
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China: Risk Assessment
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- Sovereign risk contained as public debt remains mainly domestic and denominated in local currency
- Reduced risk of external over indebtedness thanks to the high level of foreign exchange reserves and to the maintenance of a current account surplus
- Gradual move upmarket as part of China 2025 strategy to boost high-value added output
- Services and infrastructure developments
- Credit risks remain a cause of concern. High corporate indebtedness to impact growth potential
- Overcapacity concerns in certain industrial sectors will continue to drag on profits
- Exposure of banks to rising corporate debt levels and deterioration in asset quality
- Government's strategy is ambiguous on arbitrating between reform and growth
- Environmental issues
- Ageing population and gradual depletion of cheap labor pool
Current Trends
Gradual Deceleration in 2018
Chinese growth will continue to moderate in 2018. This moderation will be brought about by more restrictive policies aimed at curbing financial vulnerabilities and asset bubble risks. In particular, the authorities will ramp up efforts to reduce the vulnerabilities associated with corporate indebtedness. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has resumed monetary policy tightening. The authorities have also stepped in to curb housing price speculation in major cities. The effects of a cooling property sector have yet to materialize into a slowdown in the real economy. This is expected to take place in 2018, especially as sluggishness spills over into second- and third- tier cities. Consumption, which accounts for two-thirds of GDP, has remained on target, supported by relatively low inflation. Fiscal policy was very accommodative in 2017. 2018 will see authorities oscillate between policy accommodation and tightening in order to manage a gradual slowdown. Rising levels of corporate indebtedness coupled with overcapacity concerns in some sectors (cement, aluminum, chemicals, ship building, etc.) will put pressure on profits. This will act as a drag on already slowing levels of private investment.
Current Account Surplus
Exports in US dollars increased by approximately 8% in the first ten months of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. Exports have benefited from robust demand from developed markets as well as higher commodity prices. The yuan appreciated, which has helped to reduce capital outflows, but its appreciation has not yet been strong enough to erode export competitiveness. However, it is unlikely that any more yuan appreciation will be tolerated in 2018. The current account is expected to shrink slightly but remain in surplus in 2018.
In the first quarter of 2017, the Chinese financial account was in surplus for the first time in three years, with an upturn in net non-FDI flows, as a result of stricter enforcement of capital controls. Even if this surplus is good news, it does not reflect a significant increase in capital inflows. Authorities will continue to tighten the screws to avoid outflows while simultaneously attempting to attract more foreign investment. For example, stock and bond connects between Hong Kong and the two onshore financial centers Shanghai and Shenzhen were inaugurated in 2017.
Overall indebtedness in the Chinese economy remains extremely elevated (more than 260% of GDP at the end of 2016, compared with 160% in 2008). Most of the debt is held by corporates, a large proportion of which are state-owned enterprises. Many of these are "zombie" enterprises, struggling with high levels of debt and overcapacity, but which generate employment and output. In addition, corporate debt is difficult to assess due to the expansion of shadow banking; while public debt may be higher than reported if you factor in the surge in local government financing through local government financing vehicles (LGVFs). Moody's estimates that shadow banking assets grew by 21% in 2016, to reach 87% of GDP. The number of bond defaults increased in 2016 and 2017, and it is expected that the pace of defaults will continue as the authorities focus on removing implicit guarantees and reducing debt.
Uncertainties Dissipate on the Domestic and Foreign Political Fronts
During the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), all members of the Politburo Standing Committee – excluding President Xi Jinping and the Premier Li Keqiang – retired. The new line-up includes Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji and Han Zheng. The future policy direction is expected to be announced at the inauguration of the new Politburo in March, albeit some details will likely be leaked before then. Xi Jinping did not announce a successor and it is unlikely that this will come from this list for two reasons: first of all, most members will be close to retirement age by the time President Xi steps down in five years; and second, not everyone on this list is a "Princeling" –a faction within the Communist Party comprised of descendants of prominent and influential communist officials, of which President Xi is a member. Most likely, a number of members will be groomed to become potential heirs from the extended 25-member Politburo, where Xi Jingping supporters abound.
On the foreign policy front, fears of a full-fledged trade war between the US and China have dissipated, but the new American administration will continue to impose anti-dumping charges on Chinese goods on a case-by-case basis. The crux of the question in the coming months will be to observe how the relations between China and the US evolve over tensions in the Korean peninsula. Some progress on this regards seems apparent following from U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China in November 2017. Diplomatic tensions surrounding The Hague's decision to rule in favor of Philippines in a high-level case over China's activities in the South China Sea have also eased compared to a year ago.


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For All Occasions has added a wine and beer bar.
Blaine and Sandie Highfill opened For All Occasions in 2000 offering wine, wine education and exploration through weekly wine tastings and seminars, which they say foster the shared experience intrinsic to drinking wine.
To further encourage wine discovery, which they say is a key part of the For All Occasions wine experience, the Highfills are now offering wine by-the-glass selections from Thursday through Saturday during the hours of 4-9 p.m. For All Occasions will also open any bottle from its selection with a two-glass commitment. Guests will also be able to purchase a bottle of wine from the store and enjoy it at the wine bar for a $4 corkage fee.
Beer by the bottle is also available for purchase. The business features a list of approximately 100-120 craft beers from around the globe.
For All Occasions Wine and Beer Bar is located in Stan�s Plaza at 3266 South Church Street in Burlington and can be reached at 336-585-0877.
A NEW TOYS R� US Express location has opened in Burlington.
Located at 3110 Waltham Boulevard in the Alamance Crossing shopping complex, the company describes the store�s inventory as �a convenient selection of playthings and perennial favorites.�
The store is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
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POTLUCK BUSINESS CENTER, an Internet sweepstakes business, is open at 2625 N. Church St. in Burlington.
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Amanda Seyfried & James Franco: 'Lovelace' Berlin Premiere!
Amanda Seyfried is dressed to impress while attending the premiere of her new film Lovelace during the 2013 Berlinale International Film Festival held at Friedrichstadt-Palast on Saturday (February 9) in Berlin, Germany.
The 27-year-old actress was joined on the red carpet by her co-stars James Franco and Peter Sarsgaard.
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Are Electrocardiography Findings Associated with Disability in the Aged? Results from the KORA-Age study
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Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is among the leading chronic conditions that are associated with functional limitations and disability in the aged. There is increasing evidence that even subclinical diseases such as operationalized by electrocardiogram may substantially compromise functioning. Major electrocardiogram abnormalities have been shown to be among the risk factors for increasing disability. Aim of this study was to examine the association between ECG (electrocardiographic) findings and disability status in older adults. The data used for analysis come from the KORA-Age study which is a follow-up of all participants aged 65-94 of the MONICA/KORA surveys S1 to S4. Participants were randomly selected from population registries of the study region, comprising the city of Augsburg and its two surrounding counties in Southern Germany.
Material and Methods: Disability status was measured with the Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI). Participants were considered disabled if HAQ-DI>0. We estimated prevalence of disability in participants with ECG findings compared to those with normal findings. Three types of logistic models were considered: unadjusted models, models adjusted for age and sex and models adjusted for all potential confounding factors. We identified the smallest sufficient set of potential confounders with the help of a directed acyclic graph (DAG). DAG is a method to conceptualize confounding and to simplify complex multiple variable situations.
Results: Of 1037 participants 534 (51.5%) were disabled. Those who were disabled were 4.5 years older on average. Unadjusted models and models adjusted for age and sex showed significant associations between the ECG abnormalities 'left axis deviation', 'ventricular conduction defects', 'atrial fibrillation and disability status (OR= 1.97, 1.83, 3.70 and respectively OR= 1.66, 1.62, 2.34). The minimal adjustment set identified by DAG consisted of sex, age, education, income, physical activity, obesity, diabetes, heart diseases, lung diseases and stroke. The associations failed to reach significance when adjusted for this minimal set.
Discussion: Several ECG findings were significantly associated with disability. However, after adjusting for potential confounders, the association was no longer statistically significant. A DAG could be used to simplify the association structure in the presence of multiple intercorrelated variables. Longitudinal studies have to show if and how ECG signs are indicators or intermediate influential factors in the pathway to disability.


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Just As Many Musicians Say File Sharing Helps Them As Those Who Say It Hurts
from the and-guess-which-way-that's-trending... dept
TorrentFreak highlights one key point: which is that of the surveyed musicians a mere 6% of revenue comes from the sale of licensed music. We've long argued that music sales make up a minority of the revenue artists make, so it's good to see some support for that. Of course, the report notes that different types of musicians make money in different ways, so this does not mean that the 6% number applies across the board to all musicians. There certainly are some musicians who make a large percentage of their income from sales. But the key point is that those artists are in the minority, and focusing solely on music sales and changes to that market gives you a very distorted picture of how artists are making money, and the impact of things like a decrease in revenue from music sales.
The end result is that artist attitudes towards technology and its impact on their careers is really mixed. In many cases, on key questions -- it seems like artists are almost equally divided. You can see that in the chart below:
The report also looks closely at how much copyright really impacts an artist's income. To hear some talk about this stuff, without copyright, there would be no way for artists to make money at all. However, as we've argued over and over again, many revenue streams have nothing to do with copyright, and the report bears this out. As noted above, direct sales only account for 6% of income on average, but the report digs in even more and looks artists across different income levels and genres, showing both differences across those different slices, but also confirming that there are many different revenue streams:
Putting it all together, DiCola created this wonderful chart that looks at copyright- vs. non-copyright income across different income levels and genres:


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Gigabit high-power injector for Power over Ethernet
Moxa's INJ-24A Gigabit High-Power PoE+ Injector transmits data and up to 60 watts of power to any PD or Power over Ethernet device, allowing devices on 10/100/1000 networks to safely operate with twice the power of conventional PoE+. (PoE is Power over Ethernet.)
The INJ-24A can quickly adapt to different power standards. By adjusting a DIP switch, the operator can select different power standard modes and even which wire pairs to deliver power on. This allows the INJ-24A to supply power to nearly any PoE device with minimal compatibility obstacles because it can be quickly reconfigured to match the device's settings.
The INJ-24A is designed to transmit data even with potential hazards like power fluctuations, static electricity, and other sources of electromagnetic interference. Media connections are reinforced with protection against power surges of up to 3 kV, while a heat-efficient housing enables the INJ-24A to operate in extremely cold or hot weather (-40 C to 75 C). The built-in 24/48 V dc booster enables the injector to operate on either 24 V dc or 48 V dc.
Smart PoE LED indicators on the INJ-24A also convey the status at a glance so the system operator can immediately identify whether the PoE port is supplying power, and which power supply mode is currently active.
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Have You Heard About… Paper Towns
… Quentin Jacobsen's journey to find love? John Green's novel, Paper Towns, takes a common young adult theme (boy searches for girl) and turns it into a quirky, poignant, and hilarious mystery. The story is told from the perspective of Quentin Jacobsen, a high school senior in the last few weeks before graduation. One night, Margo Roth Spiegelman, the supremely adventurous girl Quentin has loved from afar, climbs into his window ninja-style and pulls him along to help her get revenge on several of her friends. (The quest itself is ingenious, involving a dead fish in the backseat of a car and some carefully placed Nair.)
After their all-nighter ends, Margo disappears, leaving a small trail of clues behind her. In his desperation to understand the enigma that is Margo, Quentin sets out after her with his best friends in tow. But as he moves down the disconnected path that Margo has set out for him, Quentin realizes that Margo is not the girl he knew.
Paper Towns was my first John Green novel, and it really has a lot to offer. The mystery itself is very well done without falling into the slightly cheesy trap of the teenager playing the amateur sleuth. And the writing is sharp and witty– I found myself literally laughing out loud, particularly when Margo and Quentin exact satisfying revenge on their classmates in the middle of the night.
This is one of those rare books that appeals to teens and adults, and it's a welcome change from the plethora of apocalyptic and paranormal tales saturating the market.
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Gabe wonders what his name would be if he was a Dick Tracy villain...
Because the end of the year always gets a little crazy my Dick Tracy Blu-ray screener arrived very late. In an effort to kick this out in a somewhat timely manner, I'm not going to waste too much time with my thoughts on this particular blockbuster-misfire-turned-cult-classic (though it made money on its initial release, the take was pretty weak, considering the excessive budget). I probably haven't seen the film in 15 years, so I'm somewhat shocked by how much I remember in terms of off-hand bits of dialogue and vsome ery specific imagery (The Kid licking powdered peppermint toothpaste off of his toothbrush, for instance). I'm also struck by how massively weird Dick Tracy is. For whatever reason, I didn't put it together until this most recent viewing that Dick Tracy is an obvious extension of Tim Burton's super-popular Batman. Rumour has it that Beatty and his production originally approached Burton, Martin Scorsese, and Bob Fosse to director before Beatty finally took the reins himself – a fact that basically explains the entire tonal outlook of the film, along with many of its non-comic visual references.
The pulpy, pseudo-campy tone is the categorical product of an era where something as oddball as Burton's film would make money hand over fist and may mystify younger viewers that weren't around for the original release. Beatty's use of hyper-stylized colour (more on that in the video section) and prominent make-up designs on his villains is certainly kitsch, even in this day and age of increasingly popular literalist comic book movies. Putting on my best reviewer's hat, I think my only real problem with the film, besides the occasional lapse in taste, is the script's lack of rhythm. Writers Jim Cash and Jack Epps Jr. try to maintain the franchise's serialization while also creating a through-line story. The final effect is a jagged and inconsistent mix of abruptly paced set pieces and a convoluted mystery plot that just doesn't pay off in the end. Richard Marks' montage editing and Al Pacino's ad-libbing save the final act from utter ruin, but the reveal seems to exist to serve Beatty's ego, rather than to tell a good story.
When it was released, Dick Tracy was a bit of a revelation, visually speaking, due to its incredibly stylized use of colour. Around the time Disney blended animation with Technicolor live-action for movies like Mary Poppins, TV's Batman and Italian comic adaptations, like Mario Bava's Danger Diabolik! and Corrado Farina's Baba Yaga, had embraced the vibrant and simplified avant garde looks of comics as far back as the 1960s, but, by and large, most Hollywood comic book adaptations had remained definitely 'filmic' in their approach to the material. For Dick Tracy, Beatty, art director Harold Michelson, costume designer Milena Canonero, and cinematographer Vittorio Storaro took the CMYK, four-colour process qualities of a comic quite literally. In fact, in the special case of this production, only the six specific hues that were part of the original comic strip's design were used -– or at least approximated. The look didn't exactly catch on, but eventually filmmakers like Robert Rodriguez ( Sin City), Lexi Alexander ( Punisher: War Zone), and Zack Snyder ( 300, Watchmen) also began to take their comic books palettes even more literally than Beatty and company.
Dick Tracy was shot 35mm on Eastman stock with a Technicolor finish. This 1080p, 1.85:1 transfer is, by my measure, pretty great, though I suppose some viewers will take issue with the constant sheen of grain and other minor film-related artefacts. Aside from the occasional white fleck and shimmer effect, I see little reason to complain, myself. The scary-vibrant hues are spectacularly bright, extremely consistent, and very sharply separated. Occasionally, the reds threaten to bloom into the other colours and sometimes have minor yellowing around the edges, but there's no blocking effects or low level noise issues. The greens and yellows are the grainiest bits while blues tend to feature the only notable edge enhancement, but there's no other sizable compression issues (the lack of extras gives the relatively brief film a whole lot of space on the disc, afterall). Colour is the key component, but the detail levels are also impressive, bringing back fond memories of a childhood theatrical viewing when I could really tell the difference between the live-action photography and the cartoony, painted backdrops. Textures are not exactly integral stylistic ingredients, but the contrasting effect of the real and the faux-comic elements here is particularly arresting. A handful of brief sequences are particularly soft, but these appear to be stylistic choices (kind of an homage to old Hollywood glamour-type stuff) rather than an issue with digital mastering. Black levels are also quite deep without any major purity or halo issues.
Dick Tracy was the first feature film to feature a completely digital soundtrack, a practice that was ahead of its time, as digital sound didn't really appear in many theaters until 1992 when Batman Returns was released with a Dolby Digital soundtrack. Apparently, some 70mm blow-up prints of Dick Tracy featured 6-track analogue sound, but I'm not sure if those were discrete mixes. Having never seen the film outside of a Dolby Surround theater or TV environment, I'm going to assume this 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track matches the basic surround sound structure of previous 5.1 DVD releases that I've never seen. The stereo and surround channels are plenty busy throughout the production, more busy than I expected for a film of this age and without noticeable signs of post-production tampering on the part of overzealous DVD producers. Directional effects are mostly devoted to the big shoot-outs and massive, LFE-heavy car explosions, but there are a few outstanding moments that have nothing to do with action, such as a funny bit at the beginning of the film where a thug tosses a howling cat from the center to the rear right channel. I'm more surprised that the mostly centered dialogue features so much volum range, which is mostly good news, though, occasionally, the lower volume discussion is a bit too hard to understand and Pacino's screaming causes some minor buzzing. Danny Elfman is very obviously coming off of Batman here, which makes for a particularly bombastic, brass-heavy score, which, along with Stephen Sondheim's Prohibition era-embracing original songs, sounds positively magnificent.
I'm sorry, Dick Tracy fans, but, once again, you're left with absolutely zippo in the way of supplemental material. The only other thing on this disc is a small collection of trailers for upcoming Disney releases.
I'm somewhat surprised that Dick Tracy holds up 22 years later. The vibrant production design and period-inspired music do a lot to keep the film somewhat timeless (though Madonna's presence will always be an issue for the shelf life of any era production) while the occasionally brilliant editing and Al Pacino's powerhouse performance keep the script's problems at bay. Fans should be plenty satisfied with this 1080p release, despite the presence of grain and occasional film-based artefacts. The only problem is the continuing lack of special features, but it's starting to look like there simply isn't any interest on Disney or Beatty's part in that department.
* Note: The images on this page are not representative of the Blu-ray image quality.
Review by Gabriel Powers
Some material may not be suitable for children
Disc Details
Release Date: 11th December 2012
Discs: 2
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 1.85:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English, Dolby Digital 5.1 Spanish, French, Russian
Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish
Extras: Trailers, Digital Copy
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Warren Beatty
Cast: Warren Beatty, Al Pacino, Madonna, Glenne Headly, Charlie Korsmo, Dustin Hoffman, William Forsythe, Ed O'Ross, Seymour Cassel, Charles Durning, Dick Van Dyke, Mandy Patinkin, Paul Sorvino
Genre: Action, Comedy and Crime
Length: 106 minutes
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|2012-06-06, 02:29
|Link #282
Blick Winkel
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Gobbled up by Promathia
I really liked Higanbana, but there's one thing that bothers me about the story...
Spoiler for Chapter 7:
|2012-06-06, 11:44
|Link #283
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
This VN tremendously lacks murder and mystery, but more rape
Still a good read for a school ghost theme (but way below the level of Higurashi and Umineko)
Kinda feels like Higanbana has a different target audience most likely for young kids and teens probably of the ages (10-17)
First 2 chapters were the best IMO
Chapters 3-5 gave me some giggles ( ahegao girl, sakunoshin, yes yes... rabbit sex ) ...
Chapter 6 was quite ummmm SHORT and could have been inserted in chapter 2
Chapter 7 took quite a great buildup especially for Marie and Yukari... if only Higanbana didnt interfere
Oh by the way... SMH at students of other classes not noticing running in underwear Yukari probably panting and making some noise
|2012-06-06, 12:35
|Link #284
Join Date: Apr 2011
Anyway, finished reading the first three chapters.
Spoiler for 1,2,3:
Onwards to the Shrine story!
|2012-06-06, 15:48
|Link #286
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2008
edit - Can't quite see what's going on with the spoiler tags there.
edit - Got 'em.
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|2012-06-06, 19:28
|Link #287
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Which is a good warning and eye opener for the kids IMO, just to not let them be IGNORANT and APATHETIC to their surroundings which for me is a good life lesson
|2012-06-06, 19:34
|Link #288
Spider Lily Translations
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: England
Age: 24
Keep in mind that Higanbana is primarily for entertainment. It's not really meant to be an educational resource for young kids to learn about this stuff. There are much better ways to teach kids about these things than to read what is essentially a book for older teens / adults.
|2012-06-06, 19:35
|Link #289
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
You're saying because you can use it to teach younger people to not be ignorant, it's meant for them? Nope, sorry, you're wrong. Brave New World could be used to educate younger people, but it is not meant for them. I think they can handle it (with a responsible parent to discuss with), but it's simply not meant for them on their own. A lot of younger people do not have the analytical skills to understand what Ryukishi is truly trying to get at.
I mean, how often do you hear people talk about KILLER LOLIS when referencing Higurashi? Those are mostly younger people who are interested in the violence, and not the overarching story line.
|2012-06-06, 22:48
|Link #291
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Dollars
Even though there are many content in this game that are disturbing, I feel Ryukishi was having a great time writing it. I feel like I can sense his...joy when writing this thing, like it was some sort of side story where you write up your ideas in a sheet of paper when you have a free time
Oh and I've just finished ch 3
|2012-06-07, 02:03
|Link #292
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Spoiler for Chapter 3 ending spoilers:
|2012-06-07, 02:21
|Link #293
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Spoiler for One Girl's Day:
NOOO! just 1 chapter left ;_; I want to keep reading Higanbana forever! apparently 'Utopia' is the longest one, that's very good for me!
|2012-06-07, 06:34
|Link #294
Detective, Witch, Pirate.
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Ruins of the Golden Land
I know I said it wasn't Umineko good, but seriously, after I finished Chapter 3, I totally got this Umineko sensation where you just want MORE!
Spoiler for Chapter 3:
I'm starting to really get hooked into this! Many thanks to the 'Spider Lilly' translations (very stylish name by the way, same goes for the new site).
|2012-06-07, 06:39
|Link #295
Spider Lily Translations
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: England
Age: 24
|2012-06-07, 06:41
|Link #296
阿賀野型3番艦、矢矧 Lv168
Graphic Designer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Belgium, Brussels
Age: 32
Higurashi script couldn't be considered as a game by Pegi, and book shop etc do not recognize it as a book. That's why it had to go through with the mini games.
Well, the translator basically dropped the pretense, and delivered Kai episodes without any pegi rating.
|2012-06-07, 16:57
|Link #297
Detective, Witch, Pirate.
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Ruins of the Golden Land
Chapter 5 was the best one yet. So deliciously sadistic....
Spoiler for Chapter 5:
P.S: Anyone else absolutely adoring Higanbana as a character?
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|2012-06-08, 01:20
|Link #298
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Spoiler for Utopia:
Spoiler for Library Section:
And well.. this is it.. it's over.. words cannot describe how much I enjoyed Higanbana! I absolutely love it! the setting, the characters, the music.. everything! I want to give my thanks again to the Spider Lilly Translation team! i'm so looking forward to The Second Night! I'm so curious about the remaining youkais! I wish you the best luck!
|2012-06-08, 02:40
|Link #299
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
I was a bit let down at the last chapter, how they just magically got thrown off on a bus to solve all the problems. But I was surprised I would actually enjoy this series this much, hot damn. I'm so sad I finished reading it, I want more!
It kinda felt like rushing to a conclusion with the bus part is all, and I probably should understand this by now but is Higanbana officially supernatural confirmed? After reading Umineko, assuming the supernatural stuff was real really backfired, and with the exception of the bus crash, a lot of events can kinda be made sense of with realistic explanations.
Also, is there a chance Marie may actually be part of an unfair narrative as well? We know the teacher was totally crazy over Marie and was claiming all that nonsense about being mastered by her and being reliant on her, but after reading the Spirit Camera chapter, and all this stuff about delusions and only being fed part of the story till the last minute(seriously, chapter 5 really surprised me most at the teacher part, where it was revealed how much of an intellectual asshole he was) concerns me. It does seem like an unlikely worry but....
Spoiler for Rabbit:
|2012-06-08, 03:42
|Link #300
Spider Lily Translations
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: England
Age: 24
Higanbana isn't a When They Cry game, but I think you can interpret the story both ways. If you want to believe in the youkai, it works. If you want to believe that the youkai are just imaginary, then that also works.
I personally like to imagine that the youkai exist, and I think that's the best way to enjoy the story. However, it's a catbox with no correct answers.
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fine wrote:"Always" Next wrote:Mr. Crackerz wrote:I'm free on Tuesdays and Thursdays too, but only during the day. Definately no on MOndays, Wednesdays, Friday morings. Weekends are fine, just not this weekend.
Like im fine with Noonish Next Saturday (im gonna be busy this weekend, but next weekend, im very flexable.)
I cant do Sundays unless its after 2:00.
what about Tuesday/Thursday morning/afternoon/nights?
I'm down for this thursday, any time.


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