text: Ads by Project Wonderful! Your ad here, right now: $0 Comic 457 - Gotta go slowly 9th Dec 2016, 12:00 AM Average Rating: 5 (1 votes) Rate this comic (WELCOME TO FFC) The begining of Pucho Peek a boo Non deadly creature? WOOPs almost forgot Crippled balls Just a nibble Ravies WOT!! End of chapter one SO wrong What drugs? Rise and...um, shine? what is happening? Permanent Senses! Cat...nip? Trust Just eat a Little! Drugs are Magic! Unhappiness Friend Issues Five Stages to Brain Dead Last methods First impression Stranger Awkward Answer Box Getting Started destination, humiliate! New Sunrise "Instinct failure" Ups! almost forgot Granny Joy Going Down? Nelly is in town Get a Job! A moron among Furries "Bi" interesting Guess Who's Home... sweet home? Hugemongus Don't let the bed Bugs bite Intense moment FAIL A lovely welcome Sleepin arrengements Whats it gonna be? A bed is always a bed Can I have little peek? Like a BOSS! Challenge accepted Absolved Unknown talents All set The test of inner fire Are you a doctor?! Explanation SECURITY! Ramen? From the shadows.... Dark desires Tunes of anger Play for your LIFE! Now thats music I like to hear Caged Dante's origin Its still me Stare A tempting deal Make a deal with a Devil How stupid can you be? rape? Emergency action One step at a time is enough I'm smelly? I promise Glimpse of childhood Do I know you? A tale of ilumination ungrateful Magic v/s Tech The Red Hall Listen please? Destiny Water falls Not brilliant ideas accidental revelation Crushed Please help Pucho Get a JOB! Call of duty Doctor's consult Troll Pervy Open your mouth please Negative Hello Doctor To the restaurant! Get therapy Blueberry I'm Bi Nelly See ya next session? Start working Sabella No she's not A tinsy jealous Fabulous awaits Oops poor Draco Spy in a bottle Fashion Girl Operation ZERO What are you gonna do? Recooking Chow down on this! Dimmed In the streets you go In your face! Howl for me Let's freeze the moment White gold Weather cast Lost bet Luna doesnt play fair Pituka´s room A little Luna and Nelly Nelly the Cheater! Something between mates Special someone? Just checking Just add a terror theme song The plan Iced plan Get the supplies Pronto! Pack up campers Ready to go! What are we up against One "touchy" Bunny Goin through security Kiss me my dear We do this MY way A very good question answered Uncharged Inhibitor Run from the rabbits, not after them Awesome Morphing I think we have a problem You shall not PASS Now, BUZZ OFF How to say NO by Nelly This isnt good... A shocking pun Pack up and fly Shall not FAIL Blood shot Bad Fall I'm a witch Shame on you! End my misery I will serve All in favor? My mistress Wait, whats her name? The shame in names Value Don't be mad Dealing with Demons Is it hot in here? Meaning I like ya girl! She aint dead, morons No smoking Bad Habits What a pair! Better? Finally? Indirectly Tell us a Tale Little red riding hood Pituka's bed time story All the feelings True Friends Aplication standards The tale of the sands The Pale Lycan Full of surprises This doesn't look good Puny witchcraft What kind of Mistress? New policy? Elementary my dear A secret in the dark What's with the color "Casual" honor Peek a boo...? Turn around Is this why we love you? Like a spoon Whipped Can you cut... Rocks? Special services? Closet cases Potential danger Dangerous thorns Very Big "Thorn"? First aid on bones Distracted Never asked Hiding ourselves Nothing at all? Don't over think it Got it bad? What do you think? Sweet Lies A boulder Klaus Leave me No one is perfect Matters of heart Shakespawr You Jelly? Join us Yeah... the song Two pervs and a Banjo Lousy Music Please no music where were we baby? Bring her to me Hybrid wishes Always hope Lyrics from the heart A toast to the moon Broken Glass Must not listen Execute kindly Never wake... Again? Simple solutions Drunks are gullible Where do Lycans come from How it all began part 1 How it all began part 2 How it all began part 3 How it all began part 4 How it all began part 5 How it all began part 6 All over money The morning after My thoughts I need to know Where to point fingers Water Broke That Fro Only Human Higher understanding He didn't say that Best- Pancakes-Evar Too much information Mommy has a brand new bag Like us? You are a Gypsy Up here Inner dissapointment Francis A true mother The science division Holy Macarones con Queso Is it that bad? I'm out Miss her Good Paws Who's boss? Anal Dream Soldiers Bored Human trippin Too much Peek a boo 101 Racist a tad When friends don't care Who's to blame for gawking Hug deevil Looming shadows Smell ya later! Meanie The squishy face Looming shadows Please notice me Slight arrangement Tell me more about... Forced delivery The Twins Black Howling Luna's acceptance Days of misery Days of misery pt2 They just wanted a brew Merged The Silver Forest Emotions flying by The drag smells Is that better Busted Stinker Eventually true We ain't buying it The same inside Sweet inside The copper district How bad is this Attitude Look the part Sir Pen Tine the land Lord Complicated Dad Oh-my-Gosh! Keep a secret please The face of despair How they hurt Better idea Nelly Fix it Nelly Snuggles fix it all Not tonight Pervy A good night sleep May I join you No kisses A succubus Kiss Slight piece of information Blood Bind Judgement upon a child Not both ways! It was the principle The spoiled search That shame It's an offer you can't refuse An arrengement Taken Worst holiday EVER Kinda suck Feel awful HEIGH HO! Heat vision is trippy Thrashing Joke standards Lycans are truly special Ligths on and off No smoking indoors Hyenas are tough, not clever Disgusting chap Dignity failure Bravery of the wet ones Tammy's dungeon Does it look like strings to you? A splitting situation Ask it yourself (Making friends) Dream Keepers Messed up magic Where is she Boulder Dash Adorable Mastermind Epic dodge Crackle and Rumble Please no Always add ants Careful calculation Thy give cookie, thy taketh away Poison lie Limit Papa Francis Don't let go Papa Yes, he wears a speedo What am I doing wrong Inner words please Voices in the caves Yu're leavin? Batty Suggestion The Romantic Amateur Married Bitterness Caught in a good book Titan Assault Not like the old days She used to Bring in the punches Rising Star Titan Fall Ruffling my nerves Very Raspberry Ass Wipe I am a lemon Spray and Pray Humbly comply The Countdown Never seen them Sweet Ramen Fresh as it gets Bonding Cells It's the heart The tainted one Too many dramatic effects Uncle and niece A scientific discovery Tibetan Engineer Blood in you One over the other Picky eater Fruitshrooms Get mushed on Bad meeting day A Royal NO Happy 6 years of FFC! Learn respect Illusion of power Chosen Underdog Wooden Fortress Siege the wooden gate Into the wooden fray It's just bad television Hands off my carrots Gypsies at the door Blessings of purification Drop point Peek a BLAM Springy ears Knocked out of ideas The White Lamp Let it happen A girl of science Pull the lever Pituka Skip to overdrive Clonkers out of whack You Dolt It wasn't her Pituka Royale Flying things to think City design Scenic view Very welcoming When in doubt bro Right this way good looking Green old coot Here goes nothing Step into my office It's business only Take a seat and listen Pretty dead Such Wonder Take it how it is What would I know Do I even need to Not so fast About me or them Snake charmer part 1 Snake charmer part 2 Snake charmer part 3 A costly friend Seal the deal Undeserved apology Limits of having humanity Brains and brawn Remembrance Snoofed snores Taken fortune chance Gotta go slowly How to balance Hop on bunny back Climbing expertise Francis the humble hero Return of Granny Joy Bunny rights Ding down Bunny peril Need assistance Depleted pressure Professional distribution Guard dogs Their right place Fatso Puggo Sure-you-can Prison Gate Who goes thar Hobo on the go Potato vs Iron War veteran Brawl and pow Good old CQC Come on and slam Anything else to say A dishonest gambler Faces of laughter Elbow smash Taunts afar Gut bust Friendly shelter Jump on top May there be light Veiled with shadows Shadow creep in Intrusion pardon Silence is wiser Made by Anubis Black Obelisk We see you Cometh stranger Non-initiated one Valuable offering White feather Heavy soul Faulty honor My worthy offer The homo sapien Other considerations There it is A humble life Upon you this This is madness I tell you Put him down now Optionless Job project Smoke and tricks Cute and petty Petty kissing Helpful knowledge What we'll need Casual hyena Unwanted Hybrid Pedigree dump Steam turn Non-disposable Coop chivalry Bitting taboo The crimson gal Redtail lady Unwelcome occurense Don't move a muscle Love stance Shuddering mimicry You will kneel Overwhelming royale Dare wrongly Daring echoes Jerk doofus Moonlight tonic Bean under the door Tough crunch Resumed rescue Knocker broker Look too close Tomato dye Not red but tears Always trust Secret for one Harden flee Despite disguise Do more for you I love you too Naughty Bunny Too tired It did happen Do we date Hycan market Out of bounds Pucho crumbs Too detailed Special sharing Flop and plop Leaving too soon Box delivery Shove down there Deep chute The landing zone Box capture Dispatch location Tiny titan Panda bribe The green thing you do Puke central Gotta skip Life choices Facing your choices Past lullaby There always Shoosh and hug Husbando maybe No going home Ya question me Behold my plan Wedding invite A meet and what Three prong plan Not perfection Exert yourself Where is Whitey Prototype one Mum truth Francis the coward Redirected Blame Demons are home Meow at the door Walk like a lady Non switchable Deeper Pipes Male Appeal Getting ahead Abomination Morphus Demonology 101 Immortal rules Summon family Last change to quit Evil Bloomage Who summoned you Therapy Initiation Not a new hire Outgrowing Puberty Epic sensational I am the dealer Only Calm Shawdy Deal Furizon Office Store Reunion Reunion Demands Nell-o-Dial To Sweet Cheeks Gotta go Nelly Speedster Stroll The Watching Lot Bakery Notes: El Zorrito 9th Dec 2016, 12:00 AM edit delete Hellows my cookies! We all know Nelly is a "bit" of a hot head, but if you want something real bad, one has to take a breather and try to reach a middle point. So, answer me this, in times of peril, what is your advise? Dr. Mad 9th Dec 2016, 12:32 AM edit delete If you have time to think the situation through and are not in immediate imminent danger, take the time to do so. If you are under duress and must make a decision immediately, do something, anything, even if it is wrong; action at least gives you the impression that you were doing something to change your fate as opposed to just passively accepting the outcome. In many of those immediate situations there are no really good choices to begin with: car accidents, relationship troubles, fights, hospitalizations, etc. but you can put a positive face on it. Guest 9th Dec 2016, 12:50 AM edit delete calm down, and think quick thats for me atleast Drook 9th Dec 2016, 12:52 AM edit delete fudge, forgot the name -.- flametail 9th Dec 2016, 1:58 AM edit delete This seems like trouble. whatever. YOLO! also nice work with the comic. luved it the moment I first saw it! The Brando 9th Dec 2016, 2:08 AM edit delete stop and focus clear your head move forward logically 37212513 9th Dec 2016, 4:20 AM edit delete Fail... No, seriously, fail... you will learn from the experience. This lesson will go forward with you to the next incident to prevent a crisis from occurring to begin with. I'm not saying don't try, every failing is a learning opportunity so learn all you can. Now if failing is not an option (injury, death, or worse awaits), think. Adrenaline is a natural drug produced by the brain to improve performance globally, focusing mostly on whatever organ(s) you are using most at the time. Under the influence of adrenaline, the average person can process thoughts about 5 times faster than normal. Food for thought. K'ICHE 9th Dec 2016, 5:03 AM edit delete En calma first then think about it and then do it Ekoro 9th Dec 2016, 8:56 AM edit delete Do one if two things. 1) Analyze the situation. Find possible solutions and take the consequences of each situation int consideration. 2) Physically force your way though the entire thing without care triforce fandom 9th Dec 2016, 12:10 PM edit delete step 1: calm down step 2: think of plan of action step 3: follow plan step 4: ship pervy with damian from ZooPhobia Ajax 9th Dec 2016, 2:11 PM edit delete Take a step back and evaluate the situation. Panicking or getting angry doesn't help the situation. Xezlec 9th Dec 2016, 10:08 PM edit delete My advice is focus on what you're doing and stay in the moment. That's the only way to avoid fear taking over. Short of that, scream and hope someone else will save you :P Ohogamer 10th Dec 2016, 10:16 AM edit delete Nelly in panel 4. O my god that expression is so great. "WHAT!? O.O" xD And Francis casually grabbing Nelly looks dope. :D What to do in times of peril? Go to the next bomb shelter and lock you in with atleast 2 years of worth of food..... Frost Skunk 10th Dec 2016, 12:13 PM edit delete Try to calm yourself and think logically, if you go fast you may make a mistake. Also I hope Nelly gets her fur back soon, furless Nelly has to be drafty and off-balance since cheetahs use their tails for balance. Mr. Guest. 11th Dec 2016, 2:41 AM edit delete In a panicked situation, calm down. Best way to do this with positive thinking, I use mantras. Analyze the situation and compile the data. Plan in accordance with the data and make sure you're capable of adapting the plan, because all too often the best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft agley. Question to the other readers: Would Nelly have been able to escape Francis' grasp had she been in her cheetah lycan form, or would Sir Silverclaw's golden glove still be able to hold the runner? Ohogamer 11th Dec 2016, 11:07 AM edit delete I don't think the grasping on itself would have been prevented. Nelly was in a hurry and didn't reckoned that Francis would try to stop her that way or try to stop her at all. Even her normal form couldn't have prevented that. I'm pretty sure though she would be able to free herself faster in her normal cheetah from. Generic_name 11th Dec 2016, 6:16 PM edit delete Can we get a edited version of the comic with nelly saying BOI in the purple panel? © 2010 - 2019 Tomas Del Rio, Hosted by ComicFury Webcomic Hosting RSS | Comic Profile | Top Ads by Project Wonderful! Your ad here, right now: $0


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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
World's Lightest 4-Season Tent
Last summer the world's lightest 4-season tent was released to the fan fare of - well, very few. Whether people didn't know it existed or balked at the price tag, either way, I've heard very little chatter about a tent that I think is pretty fascinating.
The "Rocket" by Brooks Range (http://www.brooks-range.com/) is a 1 pound 6 ounce "mountaineering" tent which boasts roughly 25 feet of floor space, a peak height of 38", and a 7 sq/ft vestibule. It is 129" long and has a tapering width of 48" to 38". By sheer numbers alone, this is a pretty respectable size for a tent so spacious that weighs so little.
The Rocket comes with supporting poles, although it can also be set up with trekking poles and an avalanche probe. Why the avalanche probe? Well, it is a 4-season mountaineering tent and it is assumed this is something the user would already be carrying with them anyway. Perhaps overzealous marketing or wishful thinking, but either way it is nice to have options.
So what makes this tent so light? You guessed it - Cuben Fiber, or more specifically "CT3" fabric which is waterproof, extremely light, and very tough.
Despite this being a tent that I'd like to have in my gear closest, I'm like many who are apparently unwilling to dish out the healthy $600 price tag that comes with it. So, it will remain something that I hope will end up on my doorset one day. Donations accepted.
So if you don't have the money to spare and you don't need a full 4-season tent, what other options do you have for a full coverage tent? Well, you could get solid lightweight three-season shelters from many manufacturers. This includes Gossamer Gear (http://www.gossamergear.com/) who offers a solo tent in "The One" ($295/16 oz or the duo "Squall Classic" ($325/21.4 oz). You could try out several great options from Tarp Tent (http://www.tarptent.com/) such as the solo "Sublite" ($179, 19.75 oz), "Contrail" ($199/24.5 oz) or duo "Double Rainbow" ($260/40 oz), "Squall 2" ($230/34 oz), "Rainshadow 2" ($265/40 oz), etc. You could try several offerings from Six Moon Designs (http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/) such as the "Lunar Solo" ($235/23 oz), "Lunar Duo" ($310/39 oz), "Vamp" ($323/28 oz) or "Haven" ($355/36 oz). A smaller manufacturer recently getting some air time as they revamp their design and production process is Lightheart Tents (http://www.lightheartgear.com/) whom I saw at Trail Days two years ago. At $235 for the solo (27 oz) or $295 for the Duo (32 oz), they will no doubt have an impact on the future of lightweight backpacking. Course if you really want to go lightweight and don't mind walls and floors made out of only mosquito netting, you could go to Zpacks (http://www.zpacks.com/) and pick up the Hexamid ($275/8.2 oz) or Hexamid Duo ($345/10.5 oz). The "Fly Creek" series by Big Agnes is also a nice option from a mainstream manufacturer. The solo is $299/30 oz and the Duo is $350/34 oz.
For four-season tents, you'll need to focus on other options such at the Moment ($215/28.5 oz) from Tarp Tent, although I'd put it and the Brooks Range Rocket in the 3+ season category personally. My advice for a genuine 4-season tent is the Stephenson's Warmlite (http://www.warmlite.com/) which are expensive, but are made well, have excellent space-to-weight, and have been around long enough for the best design to rise to the top.
Posted by Jolly Green Giant at 6:21 AM
Labels: 4-Season Tents, Lightweight Shelters
3 comments:
- HeartFire said...
Thank you for mentioning the LightHeart Tent, but you got the website wrong. It's www.lightheartgear.com not lightheart tent.com
Judy aka HeartFire of LightHeart Gear
- May 20, 2010 at 10:33 PM
- Jolly Green Giant said...
Sorry about that! Corrected.
- May 21, 2010 at 1:27 PM
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I have linked this analysis you've conducted in an article I have written recently - would be nice to have a view from across the Pond. It's here...
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Two Koreas hold fresh talks on joint industrial zone
SEOUL, South Korea (3rd UPDATE) - North and South Korea held rare talks Saturday, July 6, on re-opening a joint industrial zone seen as the last remaining symbol of cross-border reconciliation.
But the meeting dragged on into late Saturday, showing little signs of making headway.
Negotiations got off to a faulty start, with the two sides talking across each other over what to discuss first.
Although the opening session was attended by a full contingent of three delegates from each side, both the North and South's chief delegates had to repeatedly meet separately in an attempt to narrow down their differences.
The talks -- delayed by nearly two hours -- follow months of friction and threats of war by Pyongyang after its February nuclear test attracted tougher UN sanctions, further squeezing its struggling economy.
Kaesong was the most high-profile casualty of the elevated tensions on the Korean peninsula but neither side has declared the complex officially closed, instead referring to a temporary shutdown.
Both nations say they want to reopen the Seoul-funded industrial zone on the North Korean side of the border but blame each other for its suspension.
"There are a multitude of issues to discuss but the issue of preventing damage to facilities from monsoon rains should take precedence", the North's chief delegate Pak Chol-Su was quoted as saying at the start of the meeting by a press pool report.
His South Korean counterpart and senior Unification Ministry official, Suh Ho, said: "We've come here with a heavy heart as the Kaesong industrial zone has been shuttered down. I hope we settle the issue through mutual trust and cooperation."
Issues discussed
Pyongyang, citing military tensions and the South's hostility toward the North, in April withdrew its 53,000 workers from the 123 Seoul-owned factories at the Kaesong park.
Until then the industrial park -- a valuable source of hard currency for the impoverished North -- had proved remarkably resilient to the regular upheavals in inter-Korean relations.
At Saturday's talks -- which took place in a conference building in the North Korean side of the neutral border village of Panmunjom -- the South reproached the North for suspending the operation of Kaesong unilaterally, calling for a clear-cut guarantee aimed at preventing a recurrence, a Unification Ministry official told journalists.
The official added that Seoul had urged the North to take responsibility for losses suffered by South Korean firms there, a Unification Ministry official told journalists.
The North, however, will likely find it hard to accept such a demand as it would amount to Pyongyang accepting full responsibility for the suspension.
The South suggested the meeting should first deal with the issue of moving finished products and raw materials held up at Kaesong to the South.
But the North called for the reopening of the zone at the earliest possible date without preconditions. It suggested that the talks should urgently address the issue of checking on facilities and preventing them from receiving further damage from monsoon rains.
South Korean officials earlier said the South would not agree to restarting Kaesong "as if nothing had happened" and thus let the North get away with taking unilateral action.
'Restart Kaesong'
At an access road to Panmunjom, Suh encountered a group of businessmen with plants in Kaesong. They carried banners expressing hope that the talks would be successful. One read: "We want to work again. Restart Kaesong."
The meeting comes after a surprise move on Wednesday from North Korea, which restored a cross-border hotline and promised to let South Korean businessmen visit the estate and check on their closed factories.
Representatives of the South Korean companies in the zone have repeatedly urged the two sides to open talks to revive the moribund industrial park. The South wants its businessmen to be able to bring back finished goods and raw materials.
But some firms have threatened to withdraw from Kaesong, complaining they have fallen victim to political bickering between the two rivals.
After repeatedly threatening Seoul and Washington with conventional and nuclear attack, Pyongyang has appeared in recent weeks to want to move towards dialogue.
Analysts say North Korea is mindful of a US demand that it improve ties with Seoul before there can be any talks with Washington.
After plans for high-level talks last month on the future of the Kaesong estate collapsed over a protocol dispute, Pyongyang proposed direct, high-level dialogue with the US. - Rappler.com


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Dublin's finest, The Script, announce dates for 2018 as part of Forest Live, the summer concert series organised by the Forestry Commission.
The Script are one of the world's most popular bands and have sold over 29 million records. Their latest release, 'Freedom Child', topped the UK Official Albums Chart and scored the band their fourth UK No 1 album. Lead single 'Rain' picked up phenomenal radio airplay and the video has been viewed over 24 million times. This success replicates earlier outings with albums such as 'The Script'; 'Science and Faith' and 'No Sound Without Silence' and anthemic pop/rock singles including 'We Cry'; 'The Man Who Can't Be Moved'; 'For The First Time'; 'Hall Of Fame' (featuring
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The Script will be supported by breaking Manchester artist Tom Walker. Tom has been included in many polls and tips for 2018 including BBC Sound of 2018, MTV Brand New 2018 and Shazam's 'Next To Know'. The Glasgow born, Manchester raised, gravel voiced singer/songwriter is making his mark all over the globe with over 90 million streams as well as his latest single 'Leave A Light On' being added to the A list on BBC Radio 1.
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Roller Coaster VR attraction v1.6 Android APK + obb DATA DownloadIt's compartible with different virtual reality headsets (also known as hmd) such as Google Cardboard or Homido.
Insert smartphone with gyroscope into VR glasses and start the ride. ( If no gyroscope you can do only up and down movement )
Look around yourself and experience a full sphere stereoscopic virtual world (like 3D 360 degrees cinema).
Attraction takes you into breathtaking jorney with thrilling moments.
In different apps from Fibrum you will fall down, ride roller coaster, or swing on a big spinner.
Ride a deserted vr roller-coaster amidst a tropical island. See the fabulous dream of Virtual World.
- - Please, look at the lever, to start the vr attraction.
- - Requires VR glasses (headset) FIBRUM (or cardboard)
- - The game implements a freemium system. Please register promotion code or purchase the app if you like the game.
In my experience with the one on Google Play it need to be connected to my WiFi. Button did nothing. Halfway through demo, game stopped with a message that I had to purchase full version to continue.
Watch the Gameplay:
You can download full version below if you don't want to purchase it, but I personally won't recommend it.
Name: Roller Coaster VR
Version: 1.6 (Code: 38)
Requires Android: Android 2.3+ (Gingerbread, API: 9)
Tested on: Android 4.4 (KitKat, API: 19)
Tested on: Android Lollipop 5.1
Developer Company: FIBRUM
Game Name: Roller Coaster VR
Category: Android Games Download
Game Type: Adventure
Release Date: 26.08.2015
Language: English
Size: 154.36 MB
File Type: .apk
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Root Needed?: NO
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- Skip Registration button is always available No required Internet
Install Steps:
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Hi, after month of hard work, we are avaible for download.
Of course we will still working on this game (we have compleet in 80% 4 next maps and we start working on COOP but this is feature 🙂 ).
Right now the most important thing is that – you can downlaod our game, you can play with friends
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Of course we will make some videos during the games, so meybe you will be our video star 🙂
Qho knows ?
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The mission of the Family Foundation of Southwest Louisiana is to connect donors to the priorities that enhance the quality of family and community life for generations to come.
We believe that investing in families secures the future of our communities. Through the power of giving, family and community dreams are positively affected.
The Foundation was established in 2000 to serve Southwest Louisiana people. The Family Foundation of Southwest Louisiana is committed to connecting donors to children, families and community development priorities.
The Foundation recognizes the need to engage in activities such as:
- Creating an endowment for Family & Youth, a family service agency established in 1970.
- Promoting excellence in the nonprofit sector.
- Promoting Philanthropy at all levels.
Chair, Ben Marriner
Vice Chair, Steve Kuypers
Secretary, Dr. Carlos Choucino
Treasurer, Russell Pawlowski
Kerry Andersen
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Release Date: December 2013
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Due out in December 2013, the Yu-Gi-Oh! HeroClix: Series One starter allows fans to duel as they have never before – on the tabletop with HEROCLIX! That's not all — 55 more figures will release in February 2014! There is something for every Yu-Gi-Oh! fan to enjoy in the Series One HeroClix release. Today we have a special Kickstarter update in the form of Blue-Eyes White Dragon from the Yu-Gi-Oh! HeroClix: Series One starter set.
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I wrote these words last year. They encapsulate so well what I have been feeling for years, and so I reproduce them here once more.
Remembrance Day is around the corner. The ubiquitous poppies are in full bloom on everyone's coats (until they fall down or poke you, that is). This year as every year I am reminded of how history has an effect on who we are and who we are becoming. Those of you who know me well know that my favourite reading material surrounds the accounts of European history in both World Wars. Currently my fun time read is The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914 by Christopher Clark. Some of you would question the relationship of a pacifist Christian being fascinated by World War history. And yet, my reading again and again brings me to the astonished realization that our world today has been shaped by the actions of people, real people, whether good or evil. The decisions taken in the early 1900 and then again in the 1930's were taken by humans.
And those who suffered, whether they died or returned, often went in the belief they were fighting for God and Country.
And throughout it all, it becomes clear once again how our fallacies, our reluctance to look beyond our own borders, our own rights, our own safety and our own understandings leads to violence, suffering and genocide. As the teaser for The Sleepwalkers states: "These rulers, who prided themselves on their modernity and and rationalism, stumbled from crisis to crisis and finally convinced themselves that war was the only answer." How many of us can find ourselves in these "rulers" as we stumble convinced by our own rationality and wisdom.
At a times of this I am also reminded of my own heritage. My maternal grandparents lived in the Alsace a hotly contested piece of property that more often that not led to conflict between France and Germany (my continual regret is to not have documented stories about the war from my grandparents). On the other hand my paternal grandparents fled from Communism in Russia and through the aid of Germany managed to eventually land in Paraguay, where the Mennonite colonists themselves later on had to wade through conflicting feelings about Nazi ideology. Lastly, the country I have spent most of my life in has been at times a haven for Nazi refugees post WWII.
To think that my life, and my heritage has been unaffected by war would be naiveté at best or deliberate ignorance at worst.
So as Remembrance Day roles around I am reminded by my Grandpa's book "Lest you Forget the Stories." I realize now, as I do every November 11th, that remembering is important. My Grandfather in his book quotes Deuteronomy 4:9 "Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them."
So as this Remembrance Day roles around l wear the poppy remembering not only those who following their own convictions or that of their government and went to fight the "War that was to End all Wars" and the one that came after and the ones who have followed since. I remember those who refused to fight, those who fled from the violence, those who perished and also those who are perishing now. I remember my grandparents and cherish their stories as they become part of my story.
And lastly, I remember that God's Kingdom goes beyond our borders, beyond our countries, beyond our race and beyond the boundaries that want to make us individuals.
I wear the poppy because I reminds me of the folly all of us take part in, and that peace is not perfect… it's messy, takes work and needs continual reminder that many in this world are not experiencing peace right now.


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Family Health: the Ultimate Convenience!
You and your family members can benefit from the savings provided on the chiropractic program as often as needed. You and your family members can get the most out of the savings provided on the pharmacy program as often as needed. You and your family may benefit from the savings provided on the vision program as frequently as needed. Generally, the bigger your family members, the more you'll pay.
The Family Health Trap
The important thing is discussing with your loved ones and taking a look at the selections of emergencies likely to occur in your family members and what role each member in the family can play . You might also seek the advice of your family member who's a professional, hope it works for now. A member of your loved ones may call for exceptional prescriptions or care. In case that you and your relatives need health insurance, you may want to consider being part of the Aetna Family Health Insurance Company.
A Secret Weapon for Family Health
There are two sorts of family medical insurance plans. It's beneficial in a variety of ways. Since you may suspect, a family health insurance plan plan is one which covers the healthcare needs for a household. A family health insurance Jacksonville plan is one which covers you and all your dependents.
How to Choose Family Health
Nowadays, physicians must closely monitor their patient's psychological wellness. Family doctors also help make certain that children stay healthy and strong. They are important to help families to live healthy and productive lives for several years to come. A family doctor is necessary to all men and women who want health care. Family physicians, together with support staff, like physicians and nurses assistants are generally the very first line of health care for people.


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David is a business lawyer at Ross & McBride LLP, he is a Partner in the firm and the leader of the Estates Law Group.
David acts for many individuals, businesses and organizations in the business and charitable sectors. David received his Bachelor of Arts degree in history with a minor in sociology, along with a Michigan Provisional Secondary School Teacher's Certificate from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan and his bachelor of laws degree at the University of Western Ontario. David is a trustee and Chair for the Estates and Trusts Sub-Committee of the Hamilton Law Association and the Program Coordinator of the Charity and Not for Profit Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association. He is a Trademark Agent and has taught law at various levels and is a frequent writer and contributor to publications and seminars for legal education. David has served on various community boards, currently sits on the Holland Christian homes Board and the William Voortman Fund board, among others.
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There Is No Chair
Paraplegic Jeremy McGhee prepares to climb and ski a major backcountry route in California
On Sunday, paraplegic Jeremy McGhee will wake up at the base of Bloody Couloir, near Mammoth Mountain, and make his way to the top of the 11,800-foot peak without the use of his legs. Then he'll ski down in a sit-ski chair. He feels totally prepared and completely terrified.
You do a lot of awesome things without the use of your legs like surfing, triathlons and skiing. How are you approaching a super challenge like this?
My friends climb and ski this thing every spring and summer. I wanted to do it too. It just so happens that this is a very inaccessible peak. You can't land a helicopter on it or get up there with a snowmobile. The only way to get there is to hike it. What that means for me is jumarring up the throat. The ridge line is just gnarly shale fields and there's no way I could get through all that, so I'm just going to have to climb right up the shoot.
What's your rig like?
We've fashioned a pull-up bar handle to an ascender with teeth on a rope. I'll be lying face down with my chest on a little plastic sled and basically just doing pull-ups all the way up the couloir. It will probably take me about 2,000 pull-ups to get to the top.
How long should this take?
I think it will be about six hours or so until I'm skiing. The couloir is in the shade most of the day, which is why it can hold snow all year. I want to get up by noon or 1 p.m. to catch that nice spring corn snow, so we'll start at about 6 a.m. right before sunrise. That said, I don't want to rush up there. I'm going to enjoy my time and take note of what I'm going through. It's gonna be special.
Morning on a mountain at 8,500+ feet sounds cold.
Yea, considering I'll be lying in the snow most of the time. Since I can't feel my lower body, I need to be aware of my lower extremities getting cold, so I have heated boots. I'll have a three-layer system, mountain bike arm pads to separate my skin from the snow, and I'm bringing four pairs of gloves.
Your friends and crew hiking the ridge line will drag your sit-ski up to the top for you. What's the plan once you meet them there?
The point of the expedition is not about being the first person to do this, even though I will be. It's about being with friends on an adventure and eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich at the top of a sick line. That said, this is definitely the gnarliest face I've ever skied, almost 50 degrees at some points, so I may take a shot of whiskey to calm some nerves.
There's some serious no-fall zones over big rock fields on that face. How will you navigate them sitting down?
I'll be on belay for the steep part. The climbers in the group will rig a combination of snow pickets and rock anchors for support in the dicey areas. Then hopefully i'll be carving big turns through corn down the 2,000-foot vertical. I'm definitely an emotional guy and I'm sure i'll be balling my brains out when I get to the bottom.
How nervous are you?
Sometimes when I look at this peak, I get nauseous. I am totally out of my comfort zone and this is a serious expedition. But it's going to happen so I'm not going to waste my time being nervous, which is a major energy leak. Also, I need to ski with confidence in order to have good body position projected into the fall line. It helps to know I'll be surrounded by professionals and I'm in really good hands. I trust these guys.
You're filming this event as a pilot episode for a series. What's the theme or message you're putting out there?
That there is no chair. Seriously. Everyone in the world has what I call "holdbacks"—mine are just more visible. This goes beyond disabilities—we all face the same propensity for laziness or self-preservation and this is just another way to show people how to live without letting things hold them back. To just let go, drop in, and do what you love.


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Kansas Public Records
The Kansas Open Records Act [KORA] is the Kansas version of the federal Freedom of Information Act. It allows for public inspection and copying of some records maintained by public entities. Not all records are available for public inspection.
Public records are those made, maintained, created or possessed by a public agency. The KORA applies to any recorded information regardless of form or characteristics. A public agency is the state or any political or taxing subdivision, or any office, officer, or agency thereof, or any other entity, receiving or expending and supported in whole or part by public funds. Records consist of all media files whether text, images, video or audio, digital or analog, soft or hard copy that were created to represent the goings on of local government. Unless closed by specific law, all are open for inspection and any person may view them to make abstracts or obtain copies. Records that are NOT accessible by the public include those that are closed either Mandatorily or Discretionarily.
Mandatorily closed records are closed because the Federal or State Law mandates it, and the records holder has no choice in the matter. These records are closed to protect the names & safety of those individuals reflected within, as well as to maintain the security of the federal and state government, protect the citizens, and so on. These records include but are not limited to:
- Certain Juvenile Court Records
- Child welfare records
- Individually Identifiable Drug Abuse Treatment Records
- Any type of financial or taxpayer record that includes personal contact information, including a name
- Criminal History Info in possession of a Law Enforcement Agency
- Ballots and Voter information
- Unexecuted search or arrest warrants, and all related material, affidavits, testimonies, etc
- Presentence reports
- Grand Jury Proceedings records prior to deliberation and decision
- Mental illness commitment or treatment records
- Adoption Records
- Racing Commission Background Checks
- Crime Victim Compensation Board - ALL records are confidential
- Certain student and educational information
Records that are closed on a Discretionary basis are those records held by an agency and released to the public at the discretion of that agency. Certain records may not be disclosed by the agency, for reasons within the allowances of the laws. The main consideration taken when choosing whether to disclose or not is whether the public interest outweighs the risk to the public. The agency is charged with defending it's decision not to disclose by stating which allowance it is invoking. Records at the discretion of government agencies can include:
- Personnel records, performance ratings, or individually identifiable records pertaining to employees or applicants for employment. in public agencies. This includes home addresses, personal phone numbers, social security and tax id numbers, Drivers license numbers and photographs and any family names or contact information. However, the "names, positions, salaries and lengths of service" of public officers and employees must be made public.
- Criminal investigation records. These may be closed based on the ratio between public interest and risk to public.
- Court records and docket sheets may not be closed as criminal investigation records. Police blotter, roster of jail inmates and the front page of a standard offense report are required to be open to the public; mug shots and standard arrest report are not required to be open to the public. Coroner reports are subject to disclosure unless they have been filed with the clerk of the district court and designated as a criminal investigation record. Autopsies as part of coroner's reports are open unless the coroner's report is filed as a criminal investigation record.
- Information which would reveal the identity of any undercover agent or any informant reporting a specific violation of law.
- Notes, preliminary drafts, research data in the process of analysis, whether by an agency or a third party on behalf of the agency.
- Memoranda or other records in which opinions are expressed or policies or actions are proposed. This exception does not apply when such records are cited or identified in a public meeting.
- Library patron and circulation records which pertain to identifiable individuals. Library archive and museum materials contributed by private parties may be closed if closure was a condition of donation.
- Public records containing information of a personal nature when public disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
- Social Security numbers, mothers' maiden names and dates of birth contained in held by a county register of deeds can be closed to a business information provider.
- Records concerning prospective location of a business or industry where no previous disclosure has been made.
- Engineering and architectural estimates for public improvements.
- Financial information submitted by contractor in qualification statements.
- Records concerning emergency or security information or procedures; also not subject to subpoena or discovery.
- Records which are privileged under the rules of evidence, unless the holder of the privilege consents to the disclosure.
- Peer review/risk management records concerning certain health care professionals and facilities.
- Software, except that register about what information the agency has on computer and what is available in what format.
Kansas Historical Society- Libraries, Museums and Archives
Records Requests should be made with the individual agency responsible for holding them. The Law states that the response time that an agency has to deliver on a KORA request is 3 days, but that has been difficult to accomplish. There are also fees likely to be imposed for delivery of the requested documentation as allowed by the KORA. Please see the law or the individual agency for a schedule of those fees.
Brief History of Kansas
As with the other states in the US, Kansas has a long pre-history and rich tradition of Native American peoples inhabiting the lands prior to exploration from more modern societies. Tribes are thought to have moved into the area around 10,000 BC (+/-). These peoples became the various tribes of bison hunting nomads that eventually evolved into a partially agriculture based society. Coronado entered the area in 1541 on his journey in search of gold. With him he brought domesticated horses which changed the landscape of the American West and Native Americans forever. Emigrant tribes that follow here include bands of Cherokee, Chippewa, Delaware, Iowa, Kaw Nation, Kickapoo, Osage, Otoe, Ottawa, Pawnee, Potawatomi, Quapaw, Sac and Fox, Shawnee, Wea, Wyandot.
Early European settlement of Kansas came first from from the French, although a Priest (Father Padilla) had hoped to establish a missionary in the area shortly after Coronado had returned to Mexico with news of the region. Padilla was killed soon after his arrival and he is now considered the first religious martyr in America. Kansas was passed between France, Spain and the US with the advent of the Adams Onis Treaty and the Louisiana Purchase and became an official US controlled land in 1803. Further dispute over borders and what-not ended in the middle 1800's after the Compromise of 1850 took Kansas out of the Republic of Texas.
Kansas officially became a US territory in1854 and finally the 34th state in 1861. Prior to acceptance into statehood, Kansas was a leg on the Oregon and Santa Fe trails and also had been plagued by bloody disputes between pro and anti-slavery factions. Post statehood, Kansas saw the Civil War, the last ride of the Pony Express, bloody disputes with the Natives over land and white-encroachment, rapid settlement and industrial boom by way of ranches and farms- especially with the advent of the rail-road. The Industrial Revolution of the late 1800's early 1900's did not pass Kansas by. Machines revolutionized farming, the railroad brought business and settlers. The dustbowl and great Depression of the late 20's and 30's was hard on Kansas, but WWI saw an upsurge in Kansas agriculture as demand for Kansas farm products increased. Great urban development also took place with the growth of Topeka, Kansas City, Leavenworth, and Wichita.
The early economy of Kansas was based mainly in farming and industry that supported it, as well as trade and hospitality along the Oregon and Santa Fe trails and then the railways and depots. Today the agricultural outputs include cattle, sheep, wheat, sorghum, soybeans, cotton, hogs, corn, and salt. The industrial outputs are transportation equipment, commercial and private aircraft, food processing, publishing, chemical products, machinery, apparel, petroleum and mining.
Companies who have their headquarters in Kansas Include Sprint/Nextel, Embarq, Applebee's, Garmin, and Lee Jeans.
Kansas Government Info
The Kansas Government is modeled after the US Federal model and is further broken into counties and municipalities that are charged with carrying out the state and local laws and ordinances.
Capitol, 300 SW 10th Ave., Ste. 212S
Topeka, KS 66612-1590
Phone 1-877-579-6757
Local 785-296-3232
Constituent Services
Toll-Free 1-877-579-6757
Local 785-296-6240
Fax 785-368-8788
Open Record Request
To request a record, call 785-296-3232.
House of Representatives
Office of the Chief Clerk
300 SW 8th Ave., Room 282-W
Topeka, Kansas 66612-1504
Phone: (785) 296-7633
Fax: (785) 291-3531
State Senate
Secretary of the Senate
Room 374E, Capitol
300 S.W. 10th Street
Topeka, KS 66612-1504
Telephone (785) 296-2456
Fax (785) 296-6718
Open Records Requests
Office of Judicial Administration
Kansas Judicial Center
301 S.W. 10th Street
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 296-2256
(785) 296-7076 (fax)
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text: New piece for Delaware Today magazine for an article on indoor air pollutants. Thanks to the awesome Kelly Carter, Creative Director for letting me have some fun with this one. Just goes to show you... Drawing birds all the time like some kind of dweeb can pay off!Actually, this reminds me of a good point. In a great book called "Inside the Business of Illustration" by Steven Heller and Marshall Arisman (2 names every Illustrator should know), Arisman talks about the importance of drawing what you love or what your interested in. Not only in personal work but also incorporating them into assigned pieces. It will help you to form stronger concepts, produce better work and ultimately land you more jobs. So far its been one of the best pieces of advice I've picked up.


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Water Well Drilling
Well & Pump
Q; I have no water what should I check?
A: The first thing to check for is power to your pump. Check at your homes breaker panel or fuse panel to make sure no breakers are tripped or fuses are blown. Most well pumps operate at 220 volts. Beyond checking breakers or fuses any other tests for voltage can be dangerous! Meadow Well & Pump's technicians are qualified to make any further checks. If you feel the power supply is good than it's time to make that call to Meadow Well & Pump for further testing.
Why does my pump cycle on and off rapidly while I'm using water?
A: Rapid or short cycling of a pump is usually caused by a water logged condition in the tank. Water logged tanks are the #1 reason for pump failure. A water logged condition is the absence of air in the tank witch is needed to operate properly. There are 2 basic types of tanks, galvanized and captive air. Galvanized tanks have been used for many years and still in use today but they require yearly (if not more often) maintenance. Captive air tanks are far more popular and widely used. A captive air type tank requires very little maintenance. Captive air tanks utilize a rubber bladder or diaphragm in the base of the tank to store water, in this way the water is separated from the air and does not come in contact with the steel of the tank. There is an air charge inside and above the bladder.
When either tank becomes waterlogged it can quickly damage your pump and should be taken care of as soon as possible. Anyone is welcome to call for further information.
Why is my pump continuously running if I'm not using water?A: Pumps should only run when water is being called for. If your pump is continually running check to make sure nothing is running inside or outside the home. If running water is not evident then close the water supply valve to your home, usually located near your water storage tank. If the pump continues to run then check your yard for standing or bubbling water between the house and the well head. This situation would indicate a leak in the water line under ground. If that checks out ok than further testing needs to be done. Leaks are commonly the cause of the problem but pressure switches can sometimes cause a similar problem. Just give us a call for more information.
Why do I have air in my lines?
A: Air in a water system can come from multiple sources. The most common sources of air in a well system are:
There are other sources of air also. Most common of those is a malfunctioning filtration system. Sometimes when certain types of filters regenerate they can draw air into the system also. In most cases the source of air is easily detected.
Q: Why do I have low pressure?
A: Low pressure is the most common problem brought to our attention. There are a number of factors that affect pressure in a home. A normal well system is designed to operate at a pressure that fluctuates between 40 & 60 lbs. If your system is in this range as indicated by the pressure gauge at your storage tank than other factors could be at play.
The affect of a properly operating filtration system on your homes pressure should be negligible and can be easily checked by bypassing the filter system and noting any difference in pressure. Another major factor is the requirement that all faucets are federally regulated to 2.2 gallon per minute at 60PSI. It appears new standards are being discussed lowering the standard to 1.5 gallons per minute. Click the EPA logo to visit the site.
Q: Why is there water in my yard located near the well?
A: Standing water around your well or between your well and house can indicate a leak in a water line. Under normal circumstances if your water line is leaking your well pump will cycle on and off when no water is running in the house. This situation is also described under My Pump Runs Continuously. There are instances when water leaking up through the ground may not come from the well. Closing the valve at the water storage tank and monitoring the pressure on your gauge (at the tank) will tell you if there are any leaks in the system. The pressure will drop only if there is a leak.
Q: What is the difference between Lowes, Menards, Home Depot, and other mass merchandisers and us?
A: Great….. Now we have to prove ourselves! All mass merchandisers have purchase power far beyond the means of any local service and repair firm. Truck loads of economy and below trade standard pumps, parts, tanks, and fittings are available without explanation as fast as your Visa card can process. All they have to do is sell it. They don't have to install, adjust, calibrate, or balance anything! They are not called upon to design a system that fits your needs or calculate performance curves that provide efficient and cost effective operation. The only guaranty you have is your receipt, the labors on you! Planning on taking it back? Guess again. If your pump even appears used or previously installed, it's yours to keep. No returns on used merchandise. Most likely you're helped by a young well intended youth having not the slightest idea of anything but cost and bigger must be better. You are well off taking the money you might have saved and buying a proven nationally know product, by a nationally know manufacturer, with a real guaranty by a contractor who is certified and licensed.
Q; Should I chlorinate my well?
A: Modern well systems normally require very little maintenance; wells should be checked periodically to prevent major interruption in service. Local government agencies suggest chlorinating a well once a year. Meadow Well and Pump can chlorinate your well for you also general information on well chlorination is available from your local health department.


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Director/screenwriter Tim Alexander details the increasingly complex relationships between black men and women in this controversial comedy detailing one man's quest to find the perfect mate. James is a successful and single black man who longs to find love. The only problem is that every black woman James dates seems to have serious anger issues. Tired of all the drama that goes along with dating black women, James makes the decision to begin dating outside of is own race. As James is about to find out...more
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In 2000, 15-year-old Jennifer Rivera was gunned down in front of her house. She was the state's key witness in a murder trial and was to testify the next day. Unfortunately, it wasn't an isolated incident in Jennifer's crime-stricken neighborhood.
But it was a pivotal one.
Jennifer's murder was the catalyst for the creation of The Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence. Tired of burying their neighborhood children, the St. Michael's Ministry Team took action, founding ISPN in its church rectory. In 2000, 30 people were murdered in Providence, and 45 were killed statewide.
"The sheer number of deaths of young people by young people prompted [us] to do more than preach and teach. We were determined to create a center of nonviolence that focused on confronting violence with nonviolence. Providing training opportunities in nonviolence that could stir hearts into a change of life. Nonviolence training is the core that built the Institute. The other dimensions provide the vehicles for that change." – Sister Ann Keefe, Founder
While ISPN's long-term mission is about building a culture of nonviolence, ISPN's immediate objective is to prevent violence, and particularly youth gang violence. We accomplish this by immediately intervening in violent situations, and work with youth to introduce nonviolence as a better alternative. We provide a continuum of care to our clients and their families to educate, sustain, console, and celebrate with them along their journey to a nonviolent lifestyle.
Why Nonviolence Theory?
ISPN is one powerful example of a national experiment to eliminate gang violence that has been underway for the last 20 years. David Kennedy describes this national experiment in his book "Don't Shoot" (2011). The theory behind the experiment is relatively simple:
- Organize police, judiciary and community groups dedicated to reducing violence
- Identify the usually small number of people responsible for the majority of violent acts
- Zero in on the behaviors that will not be tolerated
- Communicate in advance to the violent group the punitive consequences that will follow their actions
- Tell the group that the community stands ready to welcome them back in and help them on their way
- Deliver honestly both the opportunities and the punitive consequences.
It is essential, Kennedy argues, that this process be delivered by a "moral voice." As simple as it is in theory, history, culture and politics make delivering this solution very difficult. Conservative critics argue that it coddles criminals, and often advocate zero-tolerance as a better alternative. Liberal critics often argue that solving "root" causes requires large-scale cultural transformation, and rooting out poverty and racism.
ISPN's practice argues an alternative to both of these perspectives: we can dramatically reduce violence by bringing together people who traditionally view one another as the enemy. We create dialogue and common ground, focus on immediate goals, define consequences and opportunities, and stay the course. Violence, this approach argues, is fundamentally a problem resolved by relationship and community. This approach is not "soft on crime", but "smart on crime". It also supports the work of others who share a long-term vision of eradicating root causes of violence like poverty, poor education, and racism.
We can dramatically reduce violence by bringing together people who traditionally view one another as the enemy, defining consequences and opportunities, and staying the course.
For over a decade, ISPN has been a part of creating this solution in Rhode Island. Our unique contributors are our staff, who are a knowledgeable and trustworthy voice. The philosophy and method of nonviolence ISPN offers is a practical substitute for violence and ISPN's deep commitment to welcoming people who have been deeply injured by violence, as perpetrators and victims, back into the Beloved Community.
ISPN, in collaboration with its partners, is advancing the nonviolence movement. Thank you for sharing in our work.


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Review: A Bag of Hammers (SXSW)
PLOT - Two 20-something guys have a fake valet service scam where they steal cars from funerals and weddings and sell them to make money (partly to help pay for a sister's college education). They're hardly the best role models but they suddenly find themselves in the care of a troubled 12-year-old boy who was living next door.
REVIEW - BAG OF HAMMERS is not reinventing the wheel. What it does - a familiar brand of indie comedy/drama with young and attractive leads - will not win any awards for originality but what it does, it does extremely well and that's the mark of a successful film.
HAMMERS starts as a light and charming comedy (the opening bit revolves around the many things that former WWF wrestler The Ultimate Warrior is awesome at) before a surprising and stark dramatic shift. It's the kind of balance that many films at this year's SXSW have tried to accomplish (and often have failed) but director Brian Crano admirably succeeds with his film. It's a cliche to say that life is both funny and sad, complex and cute but it doesn't make it any less true and BAG OF HAMMERS encapsulates that without ever feeling like a cliche.
Jake Sandvig (who co-wrote the film with Crano) and Jason Ritter form an impressive comedic duo, one strong enough to be able to last through the more serious moments of the film. Ritter, especially, shines and breaks out of his sitcom-y mold to deliver an excellent performance highlighted by a tough and emotional scene in a diner that explains the film's title.
The film is sprinkled with supporting actors who you'll no doubt recognize including Rebecca Hall (THE TOWN), Todd Louiso (HIGH FIDELITY), Gabriel Macht (THE SPIRIT) and Amanda Seyfried. Special kudos should be given to Carrie Preston who makes the most out of her limited screentime as the troubled neighbor to the film's leads. It would have been easy for Preston to play her as a selfish bitch (which she most definitely is) but there's a whole history in a few subtle gestures and looks that actually leave you feeling sympathetic for the selfish bitch.
Special consideration should also be paid to young Chandler Canterbury who was born with a child actor's name but never resorts to any of the contrivances many of his young colleagues do. He nails a pivotal scene in the movie and with that, we're with him for the rest of the ride (it's as much his movie as it is Sandvig and Ritter's).
One of the things about BAG OF HAMMERS that impressed me was its ability to take the audience by surprise. Granted, its SXSW screening was the film's premiere, but Crano has a few surprises up his sleeve with this film and the marketing material wisely keeps the film's twists and turns close to the vest. I'm trying to keep that same level of mystery about the film in the review because the less you know about the film, the more you'll be impressed by what it's able to do.
The ending of the film does tend to drag a little bit and it felt like Crano was really trying to milk the emotional climax for all it was worth but it's a gripe that can easily be fixed with a little editing before a major release. It's the only part of the film that felt a little over-sentimental and if it's dialed back just a little bit, HAMMERS will be able to end strong instead of limping across the finish line.
A BAG OF HAMMERS is, at times, laugh out loud funny while at times, is-it-getting-dusty-in-here sad. It doesn't try to be overly quirky or clever and tells a fairly standard story that, when you glimpse at the plot above, sounds like a poor retelling of "Two and a Half Men." But BAG OF HAMMERS manages to rise far above any indie or sitcom cliches and delivers a smart, funny and sweet film that deserves to be seen.


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Sadly I didn't finish everything, but you have to look for it.
Here is my (nearly) completed project!
I did perform better this round. I went from 18th (with Eldar) in a field of 28 to 17th (with Sisters) and from 1 win to 2. I do believe I'm going to bring the Sisters again for this next round. I have been however, growing more and more in love with Terminators again. I may revisit my Chaos Marines. Especially after obtaining a Chaos Lord in Terminator armor recently.
I've also been working on my Cami-paign alot. More on that to come.


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Friday, March 16, 2012
Uh, just before Ira Glass throws Mike Daisey under the bus - please note that Mike Daisey "lied" about things that are true
What makes this [This American Life's actions] a little complicated is that the things Daisey lied about seeing are things that have actually happened in China: Workers making Apple products have been poisoned by Hexane. Apple's own audits show (PDF) the company has caught underage workers at a handful of its suppliers. These things are rare, but together, they form an easy-to-understand narrative about Apple.
Hmmmm. So Daisey "lied" about things that are actually true. I wouldn't say it's time to buy your next iPhone yet.
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- AnonymousMarch 18, 2012 at 2:32:00 PM EST
As an historian, I can't sympathize. We're a tribe given to the old-fashioned value of accuracy. Objectivity may be impossible, but you should damn sure strive to get your facts straight. And at the very least not lie.ReplyDelete
The abuses he describes are true, but he owes it to the workers at the plant he chose to visit to describe their reality accurately. His obligation is to them, and to no one else.
Why couldn't he have brought the other material - hexane, illegal unions, cameras in dormitories - in another way?
What bugs me the most is that story about the man with the mangled hand. Daisey utterly ignored his actual experience - he appropriated him and made him into an element of his narrative.
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Perhaps, but as a historian you must also appreciate that social change has rarely been brought about by people who told the truth. Indeed, Daisey is in a long line of "benign" fabulists who effected positive change via embellishment or personalization of general truths. I mean, is he so different from, say, Woody Guthrie, who fictionalized his own life (as biographers have since shown) to match the lives of the people he was trying to help? I'm not so sure - even though, yes, it's obvious that self-aggrandizement was a part of what powered Daisey's fibs, and his prevarications are hard to reconcile with the towering sense of moral outrage he likes to summon towards others in his show.ReplyDelete
And I have to turn your question around, and point out that if his obligation was to the workers in China - well, he did come through for them, more than anyone else ever has; largely as a result of his show, Apple has begun open up its factories to outside observers. It's interesting that journalistic reports of suicides in Apple's factories couldn't do that, but Mike Daisey could. So where does that leave your argument? His lies probably saved lives, or at least made them more bearable. I'm not sure I can condemn him for that.
I'm also intrigued by the whole question of "authenticity," and how this episode reveals it can be manipulated - and how it looms with outsized import in the cultural environment. For I don't believe that if he had worked his stories of Apple's various atrocities into a third-person format that his performance would have had HALF its impact. Why that is so I think is a pressing cultural question.
Hi Thomas,ReplyDelete
I do appreciate your writing in this topic.
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Cocktail Attire: Vol. 1Categories Noms & Bevvies
When I first started shooting content for the blog around 9 months ago, I spent a lot of time testing my makeshift studio setup. In the midst of trying out some lights, I was inspired by the beautiful bottles sitting on my alcohol shelf and decided to shoot them paired with pieces from my closet. And voilà, here we are! These were originally intended to be test images, but I recently re-discovered the series and found them quite charming. The photos have been sitting in the archives for months so I decided to finally bring them out and give them some life.
Inspired by Wardrobe Snacks (probably one of the most satisfying things you'll see today)


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I thought I had a nice argument against materialism, but it didn't work out. Still, it's fun to think about the argument and why it doesn't work.
Start with this plausible thesis, which seems at least naturally necessary:
- If any cell in a human body blinks out of existence and a new cell, exactly like the one before, blinks into existence sufficiently quickly in the same orientation, then the result would not interrupt the human's life or any train of consciousness.
Now imagine that very, very quickly one-by-one every cell in my body blinks out of existence and is replaced by a new cell formed by a coincidental quantum fluctuation. Moreover, suppose each replacement happens sufficiently quickly in the sense of (1), and indeed so quickly that all of the replacements are done in less than the blink of an eye. Applying claim (1) billions of times, I conclude that neither my existence nor my train of consciousness would be interrupted by this process.
But if materialism is true, the resulting entity would have insufficient causal connection to me to be me. Thus, if materialism is true, I would have to cease to exist as a result of these rapid replacements. But it seems this would violate (1) at some point. (Moreover, the resulting being would not be the product of natural selection, so on evolutionary functionalist theories, the being would not have mental states. Furthermore, in any case, its brain states would not have the kinds of connections with the external world that give rise to content according to the best materialist theories, so its thoughts would be largely contentless.)
But the argument I just gave doesn't work. First, (1) is false in the case of a human zygote, since the destruction of one's only cell would kill one. What made (1) plausible was the thought that we had many cells, and the replacement of any one of them with a randomly produced cell would make no difference. So, (1) needs to be modified to remain plausible:
- If any cell in a human body consisting of many cells blinks out of existence and a new cell, exactly like the one before, blinks into existence sufficiently quickly in the same orientation, then the result would not interrupt the human's life or any train of consciousness.
But now it no longer follows that a quick cell-by-cell replacement would have to keep me alive. For here is a possible hypothesis: For a replacement cell to come to be a part of the body, it has to come to be sufficiently causally intertwined with the rest of the body. This takes some time. It could well be that if the cells are replaced one by one in less than the blink of an eye, the new cells don't have time to become intertwined with the rest of the body. Thus, the body comes to have fewer and fewer cells as the gradual replacement process continues. If the replacement process were to stop, pretty quickly the replacement cells would come to be causally intertwined with the veteran cells, and would come to be a part of the body. But it doesn't stop. As a result, eventually the process leads to a state where I don't have "many" cells in my body, and hence (2) becomes inapplicable.
What if, on the other hand, the replacement is done more slowly, so that there is time for cells to causally intertwine and become a part of the body? Then there need be no problem for materialism, because now the resulting entity does have a sufficient causal connection to me to be me.
There is, of course, a vagueness problem for the materialist: When do I cease to exist in the process? But that's another argument. I think typical materialists who think that they exist cannot escape vague existence.


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The Grand Finale! Manny "PacMan" Pacquiao vs. Erik "El Terrible" Morales III! What more can you ask for?
If you are an Erik Morales fan then you'd probably ask for more effort on the part of El Terrible, but for PacMan fans? All is proven. Why the title? Manny Pacquiao had a guaranteed 3 Million Dollar purse, knocking out Erik Morales on the 3rd round of the fight, with 3 seconds remaining til' the end of the round and in the 3rd installment of the PacMan/El Terrible superfeatherweight rivalry, not to mention he was knocked down a total of 3 times.
What really caused Erik Morales' loss? Without thinking, you would probably say that Manny Pacqiuao is the better fighter of the two, that is if you're a PacMan fan. But in fairness to the PacMan, he was definitely better in almost every aspect possible. He was stronger, faster and heck he was even bigger physically. He actually looked like a welterweight division boxer. But personally I think it's not all because of PacMan's superiority over El Terrible, I think it's mostly because of El Terrible himself. Why so? Do remember that they had a rematch clause on 2nd fight contract which prompted this 3rd outing. I'm sure that they both definitely knew about this. El Terrible already struggled to make the weight on their 2nd fight, he was knocked out in the 10th round and lost via KO for the first time in his illustrious boxing career. As the 3rd fight was all prepped up and waiting to happen, he should have known that he would again have a hard time making the 130 lbs. Super Featherweight limit. Then why the f#%k did he let himself gain that much weight? The last I've heard was that he weighed as much as 162 lbs. Planning to go Middleweight? Hell definitely not, he'll get killed in that division. Just imagine shedding that much weight in 4 months and then going mano y mano with the very same fighter that knocked him out for the first time. That's just sheer stupidity. What was he and his trainers thinking?
Manny Pacquiao improved his "boxing" skills big time. Being just a "fighter", his improvement was amazing. The lateral movements, the counter-punching and who would've thought that he could still get stronger than he was before, not even mentioning his ever blinding speed. He threw 6-punch combinations within 2 to 3 seconds. Now that's literally blinding speed. Props to the people's champ for that. He just carved his name on the top of the pound for pound rankings.
Now, my previous article about the World Pool Championships held here in Manila, Philippines was more about how the politicians try and share (translated: hoard) the glory due the athletes. Now, here they come again. Wait until PacMan gets back home and you'll see exactly what I'm talking about.


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Celebrating illustration, design, cartoon and comic art of the mid-20th century.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Robert Shore: "First and foremost, one should try to find oneself as an artist."
For some time, I've been intrigued by the work of an artist named Robert Shore.
(A photo of the artist, circa 1960)
Having stumbled across his illustrations here and there for several years now - but never consistently - I've been curious about where he fit into 'the bigger picture' of illustration in the '50s and '60s.
The first occasion I had to see Shore's work was in a 1957 issue of Collier's.
By no means a big splash of an illustration, but it's charming quality of stylization and energetic painting technique caught my attention.
Then, for the longest time, I could not find another example of Shore's work.
The next time I saw a Robert Shore illustration it was in Redbook magazine. Shore painted a beautiful spread for the December 1962 issue.
But this was somehow different. Yes, there was a lovely textural quality to the paint, much like that earlier Shore piece, but this artwork seemed more realistic (in spite of an obviously deliberate abstraction to the overall design). I wondered, could this be the same Robert Shore?
A couple of years passed before I had my answer. I discovered an article on Shore in the November 1960 issue of American Artist magazine which demonstrated just how diverse Robert Shore's work could be.
The article takes pains to establish that Shore was both a fine artist and a commercial one - and was comfortable and proficient working in many styles and mediums.
Most satisfying of all was reading Shore's own words, in which he describes his personal philosophy regarding picture-making:
"First and foremost," said Shore, "one should try to find oneself as an artist. One should study painting, sculpture, and design, and, infact, investigate all the creative aspects and possibilities in art."
That certainly sits well with me and helps explains why I had felt so pleasantly surprised by each new Robert Shore illustration I came across...
I still don't have a whole lot of this artist's work to share with you - but I have enough - and at last I have some relevant information to accompany the images. This week: a look at the work of illustrator/fine artist/educator Robert Shore.
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giving just a few dollars to each employee for them to buy a new, unwrapped toy. Then, we looked at all the Christmas cards purchased and realized
that money could be going to a greater cause.
Ever since then, we have saved money at Christmas by emailing a holiday greeting to all of our customers with a picture enclosed to show them the donation we make on their behalf, with the saved money going towards Toys for Tots.
This year we ran out of space in our two donation boxes!
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To help keep our customers safe behind the wheel, we've compiled a list of 5 common factors attributed to accidents, to keep in mind, the next time you get behind the wheel:
- Distracted Driving – Driving while operating an electronic device, whether a cell phone, GPS, or any other device, can prove to be a very dangerous distraction. Taking your eyes off the road, even for a split second, can cause you to miss something, that you ordinarily wouldn't have missed if focused completely on driving.
- Drowsy Driving – We've all been there. Life gets busy, and sometimes there isn't quite enough time for sleep, and then you're back behind the wheel of your vehicle, on to the next task. Driving while sleepy can slow down your reaction time, which could result in a collision, no matter how closely you feel that you're paying attention.
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Stanford Pirates Camp
Stanford Pirates Camp will be on hiatus for summer 2015.
Regrettably, we will not be offering Pirates Camp this year.
We will be updating the site with information regarding future programs as it becomes available to us.
Thank You for your continued interest in our camps.
About Camp
Pirates Camp is an immersive pirate experience. At Pirates Camp we focus primarily on role playing. We spend the week training the young sprogs in the way of piracy. Each day pirates follow complex treasure hunts through the Stanford Campus and find long lost treasure chests. In addition to role playing and treasure hunting pirates will learn fencing from accomplished athletes. Through the course of the day pirates can be found playing pirate games, singing sea shanties or telling tales of the high sea. Our Counselors shed their landlubber covers stories and don "Captain Names" during the week. Our fantastic crew of captains will bring their unique skill set to create an incredible week of camp.


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|Institut für Palästinakunde
Medien (Archiv 2011)
International Headlines [30.12.2011]
Gaza: Reuters Factbox: Al-Qaeda-inspired groups in Hamas-ruled Gaza
/ The Hamdan family
/ 1 killed as Israel shells Gaza
/ Witnesses: Israeli tanks shell eastern Gaza Strip
/ Egyptian medical aid convoy enters Gaza
/ Gaza's tunnels unleash building boom
Landraub & Ethn. Säuberung & Apartheid & Freiheitsberaubung: Israel denies entry to American PNN editor, soldiers arrest PNN reporter in Nablus (pnn) / Israel to take over Palestinian land near Bethlehem (wafa) / Israeli bulldozers demolish house in Naqab village (wafa) / France condemns Israeli decision to build 130 new housing units (wafa) / Absentee landowners? West Bank landowners can't get to their land (catholicnews) / UK condemns Israel's 'provocative' plans in Jerusalem (maan) / Israel isolates 125,000 Palestinians from Jerusalem (mideastmon) / Israel could demand compensation for Jewish property in Arab lands (mideastmon) / Occupation gives notice of demolition of 13 homes and confiscation of 160 dunams (pal-info) / MKs eye hurdles against outpost eviction (ynet)
Politische Verhaftungen: Hamas' security forces kidnap 16 leaders from Fatah (pnn) / International Women's Peace Service meet with prisoner released in Shalit deal (palsolidarity) / Jihad detainee on hunger strike over Israel prison treatment (maan) / Link to www.palestine-info.co.uk (pal-info) / Protest in Al-Khalil calls for release of political prisoners (pal-info) / Int'l campaign urges Bensouda to address issue of Palestinian MPs (pal-info) / Fatah (ynet) / Juliano Mer-Khamis (ynet) / Zubeidi: Israel reneged on amnesty deal (ynet)
Gewalt und Aggression: Armed Israel settlers parade in West Bank town (wafa) / Shepherd 'injured by sound grenade' in Beit Ummar (maan) / Settlers 'attack school children" in Hebron (maan) / Laborer 'attacked by settlers' (maan) / Jewish settlers invade an archaeological area near Bethlehem (pal-info) / Link to www.palestine-info.co.uk (pal-info)
Analyse & Meinung: Shocking Nakba testimony by former Israeli Palmach fighter (salem) / Shooting Israel -- Between Israel and the West Bank (haa)
Aktivismus & Solidarität: Several hurt, including photojournalist, in weekly West Bank protests (wafa) / Ni'lin honors its heroes and urges military to 'stay human' (palsolidarity)
Rassismus & Diskriminierung: Israeli intolerance: Palestinian citizens are 'barred' from governing coalition (mweiss) / Education ministry blasts Israeli Arab school for taking students to human rights march (haa) / has a fine post (thedailybeast)
Diverses: Iron Dome missiles fall off military vehicle (haa) / Israel arrests extremists for tracking IDF forces in West Bank (haa) / Israel's population stands at 7.8 million with 2012 around the bend (haa) / Fatah official quizzed for blocking meeting between Israeli, Palestinian activists (haa) / IDF report: Home front unprepared for rocket fire (ynet) / Palestinian film: Jihad drove Israel away from Strip (ynet)
Politische Entwicklungen: Washington asks Israel to release Marwan Barghouthi for Palestinian elections in May (pnn) / Reconciliation committee cancels Gaza meeting (maan) / Dweik: PLC to resume sessions in January (pal-info) / Link to www.palestine-info.co.uk (pal-info) / Hamas' Mashaal to visit Jordan (ynet)