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Friday, October 25, 2013 Fool's Gold For Juan Lagares Earlier today, Rawlings announced their nominees for this year's Gold Glove Awards at each position. Two Mets were nominated for the prestigious defensive excellence award. Two-time winner David Wright will compete with Colorado's Nolan Arenado and Los Angeles' Juan Uribe for the prize at third base, while Eric Young, Jr. will go up against fellow left field nominees Carlos Gonzalez (Rockies) and Starling Marte (Pittsburgh). But perhaps the Mets' best defensive player was mysteriously left off the list of nominees. Hey, Rawlings! Where in the world is Juan Lagares? One of these Mets outfielders was nominated for a Gold Glove Award. It's not the one you think. The three finalists for the Gold Glove in center field are Carlos Gomez of the Milwaukee Brewers, Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Denard Span of the Washington Nationals - all worthy candidates. But Juan Lagares may have the better defensive numbers, especially when considering the sabermetric stats, which are now part of the voting process. Juan Lagares was second in the league behind Gomez with 26 defensive runs saved (DRS). Meanwhile, McCutchen and Span combined to save just ten runs defensively. (A.J. Pollock saved 15 runs for the Diamondbacks in center field and he was also snubbed as a nominee.) Another stat used to measure a player's defensive value is UZR (ultimate zone rating). Once again, Gomez led the league in that category with a 24.4 UZR, just slightly ahead of Lagares, who posted a 21.5 UZR. And yup, McCutchen and Span together couldn't match what Lagares produced, as their UZR added up to 17.1. Have you ever heard of ARM? That's another sabermetric stat which measures the amount of runs above average an outfielder saves with his arm by preventing the advancement of base runners. (This factors into the calculation of UZR.) In common English, it shows how much opposing runners are afraid of running on an outfielder's arm. Juan Lagares had a 12.3 ARM. The three center field Gold Glove nominees (Gomez, McCutchen, Span) combined for a 9.0 ARM. What else did Juan Lagares lead the league in? Let's see. There was Range Factor/9Inn, which measures putouts and assists per nine innings. Lagares led the league with a 2.98 Range Factor/9Inn as a centerfielder. He also led all outfielders, regardless of position, in that category. There was also that handy, dandy assists thing. Lagares led all centerfielders with 14 outfield assists, and added another one as a rightfielder. His 15 total assists set a new Mets rookie record. Not bad for a player who didn't become the team's regular centerfielder until the Rick Ankiel experiment was deemed a failure in early June. I don't disagree that Carlos Gomez, Andrew McCutchen and Denard Span are all excellent defensive players. But how can a list of the top three centerfielders in the National League in 2013 not include Juan Lagares? The kid will win a Gold Glove or ten before his career is over. He should have been considered for his first this year. You Like Me! You Really Like Me! The Studious Metsimus Disclaimer! Welcome to the Studious Metsimus Disclaimer! Why even bother putting a disclaimer here? Look how far down on the page it is. Are you even reading this? Actually, I guess you are... Well, since you're here, this page is owned and messed around with by Ed Leyro and Joey. The opinions presented here don't really matter so if you use them, you take full responsibility for the ridicule you will receive from people. Also, four out of five dentists recommend Trident to their patients who chew gum. However, I think that's part of another disclaimer. As you can see, I have no experience writing disclaimers. If I could get Keith Hernandez to read this, I bet that would make it look much cooler. Now wake up and leave us some comments! Studious Metsimus is not only hard to spell, it's hard work to maintain! Comments make it all worthwhile...	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
HIROHITO’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE END OF WORLD WAR II FEBRUARY 14TH 1945 - THE DAY THE WAR IN ASIA COULD HAVE ENDED! World War II could have ended in February 1945 – even before the Germans surrendered in May – read on…… DID YOU KNOW? - February 14, 2015 is the seventieth anniversary of the day that the senior Japanese statesman Prince Konoe Fumimaro presented a report to Hirohito in which he told the emperor that after a continuous string of defeats the war was irrevocably lost and that he should surrender unconditionally immediately. Hirohito’s fateful negative response was that they were going to try one more time and then see what happened, and on February 16th - just two days later, the Americans launched their attack on Iwo Jima. This was followed by the Battle of Okinawa which commenced six weeks later on April 1st. On June 23 that battle ended, and more than 77,000 Japanese soldiers and almost 150,000 Okinawan civilians had died following this decision by the emperor. Confirmed by documents beyond any doubt was the emperor’s stubborn insistence on delaying surrender when defeat was clearly inevitable. The subsequent fire-bombing of Japanese cities which took place through March and April, and the atomic destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki followed as fateful consequences of his decision to postpone surrender. So the Japanese people should not blame the US and its Allies for the destruction of their country and the terrible loss of life, but rather their own emperor! Critical historic works show that from the start of his reign in 1926 Hirohito was not a pacifist and simple monarch, but rather a dynamic activist and leader who was very pro-active in the military affairs of Japan. In case anyone is in doubt - it was Hirohito who was responsible for commanding and leading Japan’s war efforts. It is well known that he participated in guiding the war in China from 1937 onward, and later joined the war party selecting Gen. Hideki Tojo as prime minister in October 1941, and thereafter expanding the China conflict to the vast Asia-Pacific region in December of that year. He personally ordered the attacks on Pearl Harbor, Hong Kong, Malaya, Singapore and subsequently the rest of SE Asia. Above: Hirohito (centre) plotting war strategy with his generals. Right: On his favorite horse reviewing the Japanese troops. He alone was supreme commander of the armed forces, directly commanding the army and navy. He was chief priest of the State Shinto religion, superintendent of all the powers of sovereignty, and the nation’s teacher of morality. In addition, the constitution gave priority to his imperial will rather than the Cabinet’s, so he had total and complete control of the government as well as the military. Hirohito knew quite well he was not a living deity, but thought it good if the people - and especially his armed forces, believed he was. That way they would obey his wishes fanatically. It is sad to think that several million Japanese soldiers and civilians had to die in the six months following the emperor's fateful decision to postpone the surrender, when all the death and destruction that followed during that time could have been avoided. Now the current Right Wing Japanese government and some modern western revisionists are trying to propagate the myth that Hirohito was just a puppet emperor and a pacifist, and had nothing to do with Japan's war efforts. How sad that due to political correctness, fear of offending the Japanese and for whatever other reasons, the truth of history is once again being distorted.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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Yosef Birnboim Alumni, Class of 2005 Yosef started as an architecture major and then switched to information systems. He has worked as an IS engineer, in broadband, iTV and wireless. He took some classes at ITP while he was at Gallatin (3D, iTV) and then transferred to ITP. Selecting this education source as 'Public' will make this the main information displayed on the ITP webpage. Existing public educational sources will be available to the ITP Community. Selecting this professional source as 'Public' will make this source the main information displayed on the ITP webpage. Existing public professional sources will be available to the ITP Community.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Strengthening policing through democratic governance Tampa CRB Survey Tampa Citizens Review Board 2017 Survey The Tampa Citizens Review Board (CRB), in collaboration with the Policing Project at New York University, is distributing this anonymous survey to gather opinions about the Tampa Police Department (TPD) and policing in the Tampa community. What is the CRB? As you might know, the CRB was founded in 2015. Its purpose is to foster transparency, enhance communication and ensure a relationship of trust and respect between the TPD and the community. The CRB consists of a volunteer panel of eleven citizens who conduct independent reviews of completed disciplinary cases and evaluate issues of importance or interest to the community and the Police Department. To learn more about the CRB, and find out when the next CRB meeting will be held, please visit: [hyperlink]. Share Your Input This survey will be open through October 31, 2017. Your answers will help the Tampa CRB serve as the voice of the Tampa community.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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Goldmine Paper Craft Sculpture by INK Studio Check out this papercraft goldmine, literally and figuratively, as a tribute to 2016 from the people over at Ink Studio. They have built this cavernous paper sculpture filled with cubes of coal and gold pouring out of trolleys, smack dab in the middle of a series of tracks moving in and out of a sixteen. Below you can also see the process behind their papercraft magic!	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Description Chimney next to Dragon's Tail. The route is a little dirty, and lowering back through the chimney is awkward and is probably just like lowering into the mouth of a dragon with all the protruding "teeth" on the sides of the walls.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Growth of biofuel industry hurt by GMO regulations: study Oct 01, 2010 Faster development of the promising field of cellulosic biofuels - the renewable energy produced from grasses and trees - is being significantly hampered by a "deep and thorny regulatory thicket" that makes almost impossible the use of advanced gene modification methods, researchers say. In a new study published today in the journal BioScience, scientists argue that major regulatory reforms and possibly new laws are needed to allow cellulosic bioenergy to reach its true potential as a form of renewable energy, and in some cases help reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. "It's extraordinary that gene modification technology, which has been adapted more rapidly than any other technology in the history of agriculture, and had some profound environmental and economic benefits, has been regulated virtually out of existence for perennial cellulosic biofuels crops," said Steve Strauss, a distinguished professor of forest biotechnology at Oregon State University, and lead author of the paper. In the report, the authors noted that exotic plant species pose a serious risk of spread and ecosystem impacts, but face much less stringent regulation or obstacles than genetically engineered crops, which are carefully designed to solve problems, not cause them. A genetically modified plant in which one or a few genes have been changed is treated as more of a risk than an invasive species that has thousands of new genes, and as a result is often resistant to multiple pests and has novel adaptive traits such as drought and heat tolerance, they said. Companies that have the technical expertise to conduct advanced research have been forced to stay away from gene modification methods, rather than adopt them to speed breeding progress and insert novel traits important to the growing biofuels industry. Traits that could be improved with gene modification include enhanced stress tolerance, reduced costs of conversion to liquid fuels, reduced use of water and fertilizer in cultivation, avoiding dispersal into the environment, and synthesis of new, renewable products such as industrial enzymes. But virtually none of that potential is now being developed, they said. The current environment poses enormous legal risks that can and have cost some companies millions of dollars in civil lawsuits, the scientists said, sometimes for damages that were more of perception and market issues, than of safety or environmental impact. "Even research on traits expressly intended to reduce environmental impacts face the same legal risks and regulatory barriers as other traits," Strauss said. "Our own federally-funded research on means to promote ecological containment of gene-modified and exotic biofuel crops has been brought to a standstill by regulations." The scientists said that the end result of a gene modification project - the trait produced, and whether it is safe and beneficial or not - should be the primary consideration for regulation, not the process used to produce it. Low-level risk and high benefit projects should be identified and allowed to move forward with much less stringent regulation or none at all. They also made several other suggestions for reform to make the overall system less slow, costly and uncertain. "It is essential that we create an intelligent regulatory system that does not indiscriminately penalize the gene modification process and obstruct essential field research," Strauss said. "The one-size-fits-all style system of today treats the process of genetic modification as inherently dangerous, although many high-level science panels have concluded that the process is at least as safe as conventional breeding methods." In some cases, the stringent regulations make it virtually impossible to do the very research needed to adequately understand issues of value and safety, the researchers said. "The regulations in place, forthcoming, and those that have been imposed by legal actions result in the presumption that all forms of gene modified trees and grasses are 'plant pests' or 'noxious weeds' until extensive experimentation and associated documentation 'prove' otherwise," the scientists wrote in their report. Solving these problems will require new ways of thinking and strong scientific and political leadership to create a regulatory system that enables, rather than arbitrarily blocks, the use of gene modification as a tool to accelerate and diversify the breeding of perennial biofuel crops, the researchers concluded. Related Stories The potential of forest biotechnology to help address significant social and environmental issues is being "strangled at birth" by the rigid opposition of some groups and regulations that effectively preclude ... Forestry scientists at Oregon State University have demonstrated for the first time that the growth rate and other characteristics of trees can be changed through "cisgenics" - a type of genetic engineering ... Forest scientists at Oregon State University have used genetic modification to successfully manipulate the growth in height of trees, showing that it’s possible to create miniature trees that look similar to normal trees ... Genetic engineering has been hailed as a tool to produce crops that are left unharmed by weed-killing pesticides and that are more productive than their forebears. But critics have worried that modified plants might take ... (PhysOrg.com) -- When deciding which crops to grow for cellulosic biofuels, return on investment is one variable farmers must consider. Currently, corn stalks and leaves offer the most profit according to new research by ... Researchers have discovered the genetic controls that cause trees to stop growing and go dormant in the fall, as well as the mechanism that causes them to begin flowering and produce seeds – a major step forward in understanding ... Recommended for you (Phys.org)—In the complex, somewhat rarified world of interactions between various flavors of RNA, one elusive goal is to understand the precise regulatory relationships between competing endogenous RNA ... The ability to precisely and accurately change almost any part of any genome, even in complex species such as humans, may soon become a reality through genome editing. But with great power comes great responsibility ... Coast redwoods are famous for being the tallest trees in the world, but their height is not the only thing that sets them apart. Unlike most conifer trees, coast redwoods can reproduce by sprouting from cut stumps, fallen ... A team led by University of Vienna researchers has developed a way to identify and sort single microbial cells with the help of probes that use heavy water (laced with deuterium) and Raman microspectroscopy. User comments : 3 gee, could the petroleum industry have anything to do with this dilemma? any way, forget the crops and develop something that can break down wood and straw; wood because the lumber industry generates millions of tons of unusable wood waste as does agriculture. What they need is a cost effective process to turn biomass into fuel.. We already have many fast growing plants plus crops and yard wastes for the biomass. Hemp alone could supply biomass needed without much water, etc as it's a desert plant to begin with. Present GM crops can't keep their genes to themselves, contaminating other crops. Monsanto is even suing people for using their genes despite they were the ones contaminating the, suing them for growing crops without the genes before contaminated. Agreed. Plus, as jerryd and robbor point out, it's Monsanto/Petro that needs regulation first and foremost- this is much more likely to be an attempt at backdoor deregulation to benefit them, than untangle unecessary regulation of research-based tech development. Virtually all biomass and plastics can be -alternatively- converted to methanol as feedstock for production of petroleum-based products replacements, including fuel and other consumer goods. Please sign in to add a comment. 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Xiaomi Mi TV 3 sports 60-inch 4K display, sub-$800 price tag Xiaomi unveiled several new products on Monday, but one of the most compelling is its new 60-inch 4K TV with a price tag under $800. The new “Mi TV 3” television set sports an LG 4K panel, which means it should offer some quality despite its affordable price. It also packs a “world-class independent sound system,” an aluminum frame that measures just 11.6mm thick, motion compensation, a 178-degree viewing angle, a 1,200:1 contrast ratio and a 60Hz refresh rate. Smart TV hardware features include 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, a quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 8GB of local storage, three HDMI 2.0 ports, an Ethernet jack and more. And, despite all of this, the TV will launch in China for just 4,999 Yuan, or about $786. Xiaomi didn’t say whether or not the TV will make it to the U.S., but don’t suspect it will.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Wednesday, March 4, 2015 RICHARD PRYOR: AMERICAN ID (Day 5) The days tick by. Routines get set. Problems get solved… or they don’t. As per usual, the writing day started with editing: a return to yesterday’s 4043-word monstrosity, which is still pretty good, and too long with no easy solutions. I did find a way to rework the opening paragraph into more of a grabber, which is good—but if anything, I came away from this morning’s edit session with the realization that it’s a paragraph short,that there’s a vital connection that I need to make to the overall theme of the book to keep it from being just a standalone “How about this, isn’t this interesting” sort of thing. So that’s a little time bomb that’ll just sit there ticking for the rest of the week, I suppose; I really should use this end-of-day time to figure that graf about, but I’m too afraid of that essay at this point, to be honest. The better news is that today’s essay, about the character of Mudbone and the traditional of African-American oral storytelling, is not only fairly solid, but a totally manageable 2725 words. So, hurray for that, at least. Looking back over this stuff, I realize that the word count obsession may seem a little OCD, or at the very least, disproportionate. But I just see it as a kind of mathematical indication of the material getting away from me, which was always my concern when it came to tackling such an immense subject in a short form. Anyway. That’s the latest. With the two reworked essays and three new ones down, and three ones to go, I’m officially past the halfway point. The next two essays are ones I feel pretty good about, and think I should be able to keep under control. The last one, which I’m planning on writing Saturday, is a bit of a stickier wicket, particularly since I’ll need to figure out how it’ll answer the book’s Big Questions, which I sort of provocatively pose in the preface but haven’t entirely worked through yet. Guess we’ll burn that bridge when we come to it! No comments: Post a Comment Follow Me! You'll Be Glad Ya Did! About Me I started writing about films for a small monthly alternative rag in my hometown of Wichita, Kansas, back in 1998. This was primarily as a distraction while I was pursuing my own interests as a filmmaker. Now, over a decade later, I've written for alt-weeklies and several websites (including my current gig as film editor for Flavorwire), and I've found that I tend to enjoy writing about films more than I enjoy making them. Plus, it's faster!	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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Re: MasterChef I also watch "Kitchen Nightmares" when I have the chance. Ramsey does some yelling, but it's all about making a restaurant succeed rather than seeing the majority of your contestants fail. I loved HK the first season, but I can't watch it anymore. Fox must deliberately pick obnoxious, self-centered contestants for that show. I'm not going to waste my time on their antics. Between their and Ramsey's language, the whole show is one long bleep. I missed the first 20 min of MC. Does anyone know why Monti was so emotional and kept saying this was her last chance? (She was the white, thin, dark-haired woman with glasses.) Her tagline said she was a homemaker from California; no other info. Re: MasterChef I have to say that I wasn't a fan of the 3 group elimination method. I think that everyone's food should have been tasted or they found a different way to reduce the size of the group cooking. Despite the overall professional pedigree of the judges, it smacks of ego to say that someone doesn't have "it" just by watching how they are preparing the food. And conversely, those that made it straight through could have more prowess in plating but not have any knack for seasoning (for example) but because they look good on the surface, they get an automatic pass. lizardcat - I too missed the first half hour but I think I recall something about Monti being a single mom and needing to win so she can provide a better life for her son Re: MasterChef They announced that they would be circulating among the contestants and tasting their foods as they cooked, and even showed them tasting some of the dishes. It would appear that there were some who were pretty definitely in, and some who were pretty definitely out based on that preliminary tasting/plating. IMO, those in the third group needed to provide a little extra proof that they were worthy of continuing. Some did, some didn't. Re: MasterChef It looks like the blind contestant is getting an assistant for navigating, which is good, because I'd hate to see her get sent home just because she can't see. Hope she doesn't win on just her story, though; if she wins, I want it to be because she was the best contestant. I'm fine with the three groups elimination method; remember the judges have been walking around, observing and tasting, so the ones who are getting sent home should be, if they've been honest, those who really can't hang, whereas those who go forward are those who at least have the technical skills to succeed, and since the judges have at least been tasting, they have at least an idea of whether they could succeed. It's not the first time they've sent somebody ahead on just one aspect of their dish, so, it's still in keeping with how they've done things. Re: MasterChef For the group that was eliminated all at once--what a waste of their time and the food they used! How quickly the judges turned on them. Earlier, they were given an apron and told you have what it takes to be on the show, so how bad could their food be in this ground beef challenge? Re: MasterChef Originally Posted by HaikenEdge It looks like the blind contestant is getting an assistant for navigating, which is good, because I'd hate to see her get sent home just because she can't see. Hope she doesn't win on just her story, though; if she wins, I want it to be because she was the best contestant. She made it clear that her assistant can ONLY guide her to items on the table and bring items she asks for. The chef ONLY can chop/cook and taste her foods. This is IMHO very fair and what the others are doing - the only exception is that she has to have someone bring her the items and lead her to the table. She seems astute too on what she can do to improve her dishes, and I think the combo of the two she'll go far. I do NOT think she will be a finalist nor be able to help the final two, but I respect her for doing this. Her food also looked very good. I'm fine with the three groups elimination method; remember the judges have been walking around, observing and tasting, so the ones who are getting sent home should be, if they've been honest, those who really can't hang, whereas those who go forward are those who at least have the technical skills to succeed, and since the judges have at least been tasting, they have at least an idea of whether they could succeed. It's not the first time they've sent somebody ahead on just one aspect of their dish, so, it's still in keeping with how they've done things. I agreed with it too - because they probably were tasting through the challenge and toward the end. In fact, I'd rather be eliminated this way instead of individually humiliated or something (similar to Joe flat out threatening to throw out someone who was so arrogant that he tasted his food after the three were skeptical of the dish). Re: MasterChef Originally Posted by jadewarlock She made it clear that her assistant can ONLY guide her to items on the table and bring items she asks for. The chef ONLY can chop/cook and taste her foods. This is IMHO very fair and what the others are doing - the only exception is that she has to have someone bring her the items and lead her to the table. I'm not sure why you're directing this at me, because I know this. I was just making a note, as previously, another poster (and myself) mentioned that she probably wouldn't be able to get far because of her blindness, but with an assistant serving as a vision-replacement service, she could go further. Yes, she'll probably not win, but I think part of the competition is about storylines, so if she does advance, I want it to be because she's really good, and not because of a story. That said, she'll probably get eliminated during a group challenge where she can't really work in a professional kitchen due to her blindness, but hey, I've been proven wrong once before. Re: MasterChef monti is all emotional cuz she knows that will get her face time on tv. she also says something like [as everyone else does] "this is her last chance" to make her sons life better. NOT her life better [and thus also her sons], but his life better. Re: MasterChef Originally Posted by HaikenEdge I'm not sure why you're directing this at me, because I know this. I was just making a note, as previously, another poster (and myself) mentioned that she probably wouldn't be able to get far because of her blindness, but with an assistant serving as a vision-replacement service, she could go further. Yes, she'll probably not win, but I think part of the competition is about storylines, so if she does advance, I want it to be because she's really good, and not because of a story. That said, she'll probably get eliminated during a group challenge where she can't really work in a professional kitchen due to her blindness, but hey, I've been proven wrong once before. I have mild dyslexia, so I apologize. And yes, I do hope she goes far and am glad for the visual assistant so if/when she is eliminated it is because of what she has done, no other chef sabotaging her. While I don't think there is someone like this in this batch, I just remember Mr. Narcissist from last year who thought he was so hot stuff and he couldn't have "possibly" cooked something wrong he ate off his plate while judging and joe called him out on it.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
The Black Sheep Would You Rather: Clemson 2018 Edition Most people are familiar with the classic game, “Would you rather…?” Where someone comes up with two choices, usually both awful, and makes you decide which you would rather do! Pretty simple, even a Carolina fan could figure it out. Here are some Clemson University specific would you rather type questions to make you cringe. Would you rather... Drive in circles around the Pit until you found a spot, and walk to class late. Ride a BURNING Catbus to class and make it kind of on time #spittinflames. Correct! Wrong! - Would you rather... Eat the shitty Schilletter salad bar for the rest of the semester. Get food poisoning from Panda Express in Hendrix from one bowl of their “chicken” and rice. Correct! Wrong! - Would you rather... Attend one of the million events the Barnes Center is CONSTANTLY emailing about (ex. Bob Ross Painting Night) Rewatch Clemson losing the National Championship over and over again 🙁 Correct! Wrong! - Would you rather... Be our new QB’s bitch, and do all of Trevor’s homework. Have to run the hill alongside Death Valley a bunch of times (the one that leads to the R2 parking lot. You know which one). Correct! Wrong! - Would you rather... Go downtown and spend $100 on shots and drinks for everyone except yourself. Go streaking down Clemson blvd. and spend the night in Clemson’s jail. Correct! Wrong! - Would you rather.. Attend a Clemson Track and Field Event, and have to shout at the pole vaulters to “WURK THAT POLE, HUNNY” every time the begin. Perform the National Anthem at a Clemson Basketball game and sing it just as bad as Fergie did… smh. Correct! Wrong! - Would you rather... Buy all your textbooks at the Hendrix Bookstore and raise your crippling student debt even more than it already is. Loud/Ugly cry in front of everyone in Cooper because #COLLEGE. Correct! Wrong! - Would you rather... Arrive to your final exam in Brackett naked and have to explain why you don’t have clothes to your professor. Arrive to a meeting, and it just so happens President Jim Clements is there, and your phone goes off with a song that says, “F*** this shit I’m out!” Whether you answered most of these questions correctly or not, doesn’t matter. As long as you know your Core Clemson University values and have no social life ever, then you should be well off at Clemson. Hopefully, you didn’t select the choices that involved rewatching the loss at the natty. Doesn’t matter which game and to whom… they were both depressing events. Much love for the Clemson Tigers	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Posts: 51 to 75 of 663 Re: RPG - Supernatural: Vampire vs Werewolf Name: Nicholas VesperAge: 75 (appears to be in mid to late twenties)Affiliation/Species: WerewolfAbilities: Has the abilities of a regular werewolf.Appearance: Has dark brown hair, worn long and wild, and deep brown eyes. Physically fit, as one who practices intense regular exercise. Likes to wear dark clothing, preferrably green, grey, or black. Stands a bit over six feet tall. He also has a scar stretching down the left side of his face, a reminder of a duel with a vampire long ago. (You should've seen the other guy...)Personality: Has a university education, and enjoys reading books, particularly thrillers. He is a friendly guy, and does what he can to help his friends. He works best witha team, and doesn't like to do solo jobs. Nick sat crouched in the boughs of a pine tree in the forest, peering down at the strange scene below him. He had just witnessed a confrontation between one of the members of his pack and a stranger who smelled familiar. He didn't understand what the exchange was all about, and eventually tired of it. He dropped to the ground below, muffling the impact as best he could, and stalked around the two, silently, making his way to the rest of his pack. He didn't want to get tangled up in what appeared to be a personal matter. And besides, he had a good novel that he had left at the meeting place. He really wanted to finish it before the day was done. Due to maintenance problems, the light at the end of the tunnel will not be in operation today. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Re: RPG - Supernatural: Vampire vs Werewolf Daphne walked away and shook her head when she was out of sight, that bullet had deafened her temporarily in one ear. The moment soon faded along with any sign of the half-wolf. He was ballsy sheÃ¢Â€Â™d give him that. Ã¢Â€ÂœTypical male,Ã¢Â€Â she muttered to herself. She had in actual fact lied to the slayer as the wolf conclave was not that near, at least not by foot. The pack had the whole of Murk Valley as their territory and it was likely that the others would attack the slayer on sight, especially if there was a group of them. Embarrassingly heÃ¢Â€Â™d taken her by surprise. Daphne looked at the sky, she decided to blame her lack of attention to the oncoming Luna Eclipse or the Breeders Moon as the Elders called it. For some reason the Luna Eclipse called to the most basic instinct in werewolves, to find a mate. Daphne shook her head. She hadnÃ¢Â€Â™t yet found male that particularly interested her. There was however one in her pack that was very interested in her, it was one of the reasons sheÃ¢Â€Â™d been out tonight, she really wanted to put some space between herself and Loxley. Loxley was handsome and powerful but there was something unbalanced about him that Daphne couldnÃ¢Â€Â™t quite put her finger on. As if summoned by her thoughts, Loxley appeared. Ã¢Â€ÂœThere you are, IÃ¢Â€Â™ve been looking for you.Ã¢Â€Â Ã¢Â€ÂœI wanted to be alone,Ã¢Â€Â Daphne said coldly. Loxley pushed his long dark hair away from his face, Ã¢Â€ÂœI know but I wanted to check you were okay.Ã¢Â€Â Daphne knew this meant he didnÃ¢Â€Â™t want her meeting any other males. Ã¢Â€ÂœIÃ¢Â€Â™m fine.Ã¢Â€Â Loxley raised his nose, Ã¢Â€ÂœYouÃ¢Â€Â™ve certainly been near someone.Ã¢Â€Â He said his voice tainted by a touch of jealousy. Ã¢Â€ÂœDonÃ¢Â€Â™t worry I parted him with his sword,Ã¢Â€Â Daphne said as she strode along with Loxley loping at her side. He pulled her to a halt by grabbing a fist full of her jacket sleeve. Ã¢Â€ÂœDid he hurt you?Ã¢Â€Â Ã¢Â€ÂœNot enough to really tick me off.Ã¢Â€Â Daphne told. Ã¢Â€ÂœBastard, who is he? IÃ¢Â€Â™ll rip out his spine.Ã¢Â€Â Loxley growled. Daphne patted him on the shoulder, Ã¢Â€ÂœDonÃ¢Â€Â™t worry, I know.Ã¢Â€Â She knew all too well. Loxley was somewhat over eager to kill on her behalf. She decided to change the subject, Ã¢Â€ÂœSo is Crispin looking for Anita again?Ã¢Â€Â Ã¢Â€ÂœDonÃ¢Â€Â™t know. I left as soon as I realised you were gone.Ã¢Â€Â Loxley told. So much for a change of topic, she thought to herself. BFFC ModeratorIt was like thousands of voices cried out for a sequel and were suddenly silenced... Re: RPG - Supernatural: Vampire vs Werewolf Name: Paul DumasAge: 110 (30 in human years)Affiliation/ Species: WerewolfClass: Regular WerewolfAppearance: 6'2". Scruffy blonde. Piercing blue eyes. Wears a trench coat (:P) Peak physical condition.Paraphernalia: Carries two sai.Personality: Loner. Would be viewed as the omega wolf in Crispin's pack. All this abuse he has received has made him a hateful person. Is very aggressive and has been known to lash out.History: Was bitten at age 14. Has always been shunned in the pack because immediately after he was bitten and transformed, he killed the one who infected him. Paul observed Loxley as he tried some of his mooth moves on Daphne. Paul sneered. Does this man not take a hint? Loxley seeing Paul immediately turned aggressive. "Well well if it isn't the Omega. Come for your daily beating?" Paul walked towards him. "Maybe I have. But hey I can see you really are hitting it off with the ladies." "Why you little piece of..." He struck Paul causing him to fall to the ground. Paul was seeing red. As Loxley turned back to Daphne smiling, Paul was on Loxley shoving him to the ground. He no longer knew what he was doing, the wolf in him was savagely beating Loxley fist after fist. [i]Like I told your captain, the orphange attacked me. It was self-defense.[/i] -Richard the Warlock [url]http://archive.lfgcomic.com/lfg0002.gif[/url] Re: RPG - Supernatural: Vampire vs Werewolf Nick stopped. He had heard the sound of a scuffle behind him, and caught the scents of two of his pack. The scents were laced with agression. Oh brother, what was it this time? He turned back, and walked in on the scene, deciding that his book would have to wait for now. He was greeted with the sight of Loxley and Paul brawling on the forest floor. Seeing Daphne nearby, he slipped over to her, adn asked, "What is going on here?" "Loxley's just being himself, adn Pau, well, he's just being himself too." Nick sighed, and then settled into a crouch in the shade of a tree to watch the proceedings. If he interfered, the two would stil haev agresson towards each other later on; best to get it all out of their system now, rather than have it interfere with the workings of the pack. Due to maintenance problems, the light at the end of the tunnel will not be in operation today. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Re: RPG - Supernatural: Vampire vs Werewolf Fort was making his way to the nightclub the freelancer told him about. "The doors in the ally behind the pawn shop on the corner of Oak street and 10th ave. Big guy, dreadlocks." He remembered. He decided to walk, it was close enough. He loved the stares he got because of his giant sword on his back as his trench coat flapped around him. The stares were few however, not many people wandered the streets at this time in this city. That was wise of them. Fort turned a corner and a taxi went cruising by him. As he watched it drive away and turn another corner he noticed a man with a black sweater and its hood over his head walk out of an alley next to him. Fort sniffed the air, it was a vamp...a young one. He was smoking a cigarette, but it didnt cloud his scent too well in this proximity. "Got a grit?" said the man. This was obviously an amush, he had just asked for a cigarette while he was smoking one. He wasnt doing to well for one of his first assaults. "You already got one in your mouth... but let me take care of that." Fort said. Fort quick drawed his large .44 magnum and blasted the vamp in the mouth before he could react. Its body was sent flying into the dark alley as second vampire, slowed because of the surprise attack, leapt from an open window in the building next to Fort. Fort watched as it grabbed a lamp post and swung downward, aiming its leg at Fort's chest. He quickly holstered his magnum then side stepped and grabbed the vamps leg with his left hand and slammed his right elbow into its knee, hyper-extending it. It growled in pain and tried to struggle out of Fort's grasp, but his grip was firm. A third vampire ran from out of the shadows of the alley and snarled at Fort as it leapt at his face. Fort swung the vamp in his arm in a wide arc and sent the other vampire flying across the street. He then slammed the vamp in his hand into the ground and brought out Nasher, his sword. He impaled the vamp through the heart so hard that his sword bit into the sidewalk beneath him. The third vampire recovered and ran up to Fort again, yet kept its distance, it learned its lesson...though it would never use that knowledge again. Fort lifted Nasher high above his head and launched it at the vampire. It flew across the street with a great whooshing sound and impaled the vampire in the chest. The vampire flew into the building across the street and slammed against it, dead. Fort unhitched his shotgun from his leg and shot underneath his right arm. Blood and bits of bone rained against his back as the shot echoed through the streets. He placed the shotgun back on his thigh and walked across the street. He reached down and picked up Nasher, gently sheathing it on his back. He wiped some blood off his arm and walked into the night. Est Sularus Oth MithasI am a Role Playing Gamer, like my father before me. Re: RPG - Supernatural: Vampire vs Werewolf Nick shrugged, nodded, and then offered his arm to Daphne; it was only polite. They walked through the forest, talking about the weird deaths as of late. About six of their pack had wound up dead, and there hadn't been any surge in vamp movement, as far as Nick could tell. Eventually, Nick's curiosity got the better of him. "So, why is Loxley back there always like that? He seems protective of you, but in a very obsessive manner. As in, he would rip my head off for talking to you, if he wasn't already trying to do the same to Paul. What'shis beef?" Due to maintenance problems, the light at the end of the tunnel will not be in operation today. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Re: RPG - Supernatural: Vampire vs Werewolf Paul just kept beating Loxley. Eventually Loxley managed to squirm his way into a half-decent position. He threw a few blows but Paul havingthe better position roled him on his back again. Paul, no longer thinking straight, did not realize his hands were changing into wolf paws. He swiped at Loxley's exposed back which resulted in a blood curdling scream from Loxley. This snapped Paul out of his blood rage. He stared at the blood pooling on Loxley's back and stared at his own bloodied paw. He got up, his bloody hand forming into a human's once again, and blindly stumbled off into the forest. He ran into Nick and Daphne as they were walking. Daphne looked at his hand her eyes growing wide. "What did you do Paul?" [i]Like I told your captain, the orphange attacked me. It was self-defense.[/i] -Richard the Warlock [url]http://archive.lfgcomic.com/lfg0002.gif[/url] Re: RPG - Supernatural: Vampire vs Werewolf "Damned if I know. Since he's reached maturity he's followed me round like a bad smell. It's not like I'm anything special, you'd think he'd be chasing Clara but no for some reason he's fixated on me." Daphne said wishing that Loxley would have fancied a different she-wolf preferably one of the ones attracted to him. At that moment there was a scream from Loxley. "Oh crap," Nick said. Daphne raised a hand to her face, "Great Paul must have got the better of Loxley, this won't be good. He'll be seeking revenge." BFFC ModeratorIt was like thousands of voices cried out for a sequel and were suddenly silenced... Re: RPG - Supernatural: Vampire vs Werewolf Audrey could feel the essence of dawn. She had to go to a dark place and fast. She looked at John briefly, "We've got to go the sun is coming." John gave a nod and got into the car, Audrey jumped in beside him. "I'm staying in a motel in town, I've got the windows covered," Audrey said as John drove the vehicle with excessive speed. Audrey gave he directions and they made it just in time. Audrey had the door locked behind them and was pushing a towel against the gap under the door to stop any further light. She let out a sigh and dropped onto her backside. Re: RPG - Supernatural: Vampire vs Werewolf Fort had almost made it to the nightclub when the sun rose. It was probably closed now. He would have to go tonight. He headed back to the Murk Motel instead to sleep. When he entered his room he opened his supplies crate first. He wanted to go over his things before he slept. He took off all his weapons and placed them on the bed. Then he peered into the large crate and examined everything inside. There were some rations...he would use those only if necessary. Extra funds of course...always needed money. Lots of silver ammo, naturally. a wetstone to sharpen his sword. Some other tactical equipment. Various handguns...an uzi...several stakes....lots of silver knives and blades. Then he lifted a large bottle of holy water from the crate. A great addition to his weapons. Many of the slayers now adays didnt use it because it was too old fashioned for them. Just like they didnt use garlic. Fort had some garlic laced mace he used occasionally to subdue vamps alive. What ever worked. He looked some more and found several other smaller bottles of holy water to be clipped onto his belt. He left them there for now. He opened the large bottle and placed it on the table next to him. He unsheathed Nasher and put the sword on his bed and took the sheath to the table. He took the bottle and gently poured some holy water into the sheath. The inside was metal so it wouldn't leak out. He used this tecnique every once in a while. He resheathed Nasher over the sink in the bathroom and a little exess holy water poured from the sheath. He placed the sword against the small table next to his bed and placed everything away again. He took off his tactical vest and pants and crawled under the covers in his underwear. He suddenly realized where he was again....that was stupid of him. Oh well, too late now. His eye lids slowly closed over his one blue and one green eye. Est Sularus Oth MithasI am a Role Playing Gamer, like my father before me. Re: RPG - Supernatural: Vampire vs Werewolf Paul watched as Daphne and Nick left him. He needed some time to regain focus. And to wash the blood off of his hands. He searched for a stream and was rewarded with a small brook. He settled down on his haunches and began washing his hands. "Hehe, out spot! Out I say! Who knew I'd be sitting here quoting Shakespeare?" He began rubbing his hands vigourously. But wasn't coming off, "Stupid werewolf blood." Paul's nose perked up. He sniffed. It smelled like a werewolf but it had a distinct human air to it. He tried to pinpoint it's location. His hearing did that for him as a twig snapped to his left. He spun around and made out a human soldier coming his way. The man came up to him noticing his bloodied hands and asked, "Were you in on it too? Did you help murder him?" Wierd. He knew about Loxley. Must be a new member of the pack. "Listen buddy. I didn't kill him. I only took a chunk out of him. He'll recover. Now I suggest you leave. I'm not a very pleasant person." "You were in on it!" He pulled out his rifle and let loose a round. It slammed into Paul's chest. Paul fell to the ground coughing up blood. He wiped it away with his sleeve. "Playing like that way eh? This should be fun!" Paul howled as he fell to the ground. His hands began grew hair. Sinew stretched taut as his back arched and his facial features became that of a wolf. He rose on his 2 feet as his transformation into half wolf was complete. "Let the fun begin," He snarled and leapt at the soldier. [i]Like I told your captain, the orphange attacked me. It was self-defense.[/i] -Richard the Warlock [url]http://archive.lfgcomic.com/lfg0002.gif[/url] Re: RPG - Supernatural: Vampire vs Werewolf "Wait Simmons?" Paul stopped and settled down and licked his paws. He could tell this man did not want to fight. What a pity. Oh well. He calmed the wolf within him and slowly changed back. "I was talking about Loxley. What happened to this Simmons? How was he killed?" [i]Like I told your captain, the orphange attacked me. It was self-defense.[/i] -Richard the Warlock [url]http://archive.lfgcomic.com/lfg0002.gif[/url] Re: RPG - Supernatural: Vampire vs Werewolf Griggs lowered his rifle. "You mean you don't know anything about it?""Not a clue...Enlighten me.""Simmons was a good friend of mine from the states, he and his team came here on holiday and we were doing training exercises to stay sharp, you know. Then about 2 hours ago I find him layin' on the ground with a broken neck and bleedin' out fast. He lived long enough to apologize...he apologized for dying, and that's what get's me. Afterward we chased a woman to the city limits, but she just vanished...As Nolan put it anyway...I came up this way because I spotted a werewolf in the vicinity at the time of the attack, and I smelled her too. So that is the problem I'm faced with, maybe she knows something...I'm not sure...hell I'm not even sure if I'm thinkin' straight." Re: RPG - Supernatural: Vampire vs Werewolf Daphne decided to lug Loxley to her now breeched haven. He was dripping blood badly so she refused to take him back to the conclave. Daphne sat Loxley down in under the small overhang and removed the shredded parts of his shirt back. He winced at her touch. Ã¢Â€ÂœIÃ¢Â€Â™m just having a look,Ã¢Â€Â Daphne told. She could see that the wounds were already healing, though he was still a mess. Ã¢Â€ÂœHow bad is it?Ã¢Â€Â Loxley asked with a grimace. Daphne raised a brow, so now he was the poor hurt lamb, interesting. Ã¢Â€ÂœItÃ¢Â€Â™s nasty but IÃ¢Â€Â™ll heal.Ã¢Â€Â Ã¢Â€ÂœThat omega needs to learn his place,Ã¢Â€Â Loxley growled. Ã¢Â€ÂœAnd you need to learn to control your temper,Ã¢Â€Â Daphne countered as she placed the shredded bits of fabric back over his wounds to protect them. She sat down next to him but not too close. Ã¢Â€ÂœIÃ¢Â€Â™m sorry I donÃ¢Â€Â™t mean to get so nuts at times.Ã¢Â€Â Loxley confessed as he looked at her for forgiveness. Daphne let out a sigh, Ã¢Â€ÂœIÃ¢Â€Â™m sure you donÃ¢Â€Â™t but youÃ¢Â€Â™ve got to learn. Paul was just revving you up, he wanted a fight.Ã¢Â€Â Ã¢Â€ÂœHush, I donÃ¢Â€Â™t want to hear that sort of language.Ã¢Â€Â Daphne said as she looked away from him and at the newly rising sun. Ã¢Â€ÂœSorry,Ã¢Â€Â Loxley repeated but Daphne could tell that he didnÃ¢Â€Â™t really mean it. She didnÃ¢Â€Â™t bother turning around. After a couple of minutes she felt his hand touch her shoulder. Ã¢Â€ÂœDaphne, look at me.Ã¢Â€Â She shifted slightly and turned her head. Ã¢Â€ÂœYeah?Ã¢Â€Â she asked impatiently. Loxley cleared his throat, Ã¢Â€ÂœHave you decided who youÃ¢Â€Â™re going to be with during the Luna Eclipse?Ã¢Â€Â Oh great, just the question sheÃ¢Â€Â™d been trying to avoid. Ã¢Â€ÂœNo I havenÃ¢Â€Â™t,Ã¢Â€Â she stated coolly and looked away. His grip on her shoulder tightened to get her attention, Ã¢Â€ÂœI-I was wondering if youÃ¢Â€Â™d-Ã¢Â€Âœ Ã¢Â€ÂœLook Loxley, IÃ¢Â€Â™m not interested okay. I thought you would have gotten the hint by now.Ã¢Â€Â Daphne said finally turning to look at him full on. Daphne growled in her throat with frustration, she didnÃ¢Â€Â™t want to hurt him but the man was as persistent as ants at a picnic. Ã¢Â€ÂœLook Loxley, youÃ¢Â€Â™re sweet but not-Ã¢Â€Âœ Ã¢Â€ÂœSweet? You think IÃ¢Â€Â™m sweet? Do I look sweet to you?Ã¢Â€Â Loxley said with rising ire. Crap, sheÃ¢Â€Â™d said the wrong thing and he was already getting on his knees so he sat higher than her. Ã¢Â€ÂœI take it back, youÃ¢Â€Â™re not sweet. YouÃ¢Â€Â™re a pigheaded jerk who attacks anything male that talks to me. Hell even my male friends are afraid to talk to me because they think youÃ¢Â€Â™ll rip out their throats.Ã¢Â€Â Loxley opened his mouth and pointed his finger at her, Ã¢Â€ÂœYou didnÃ¢Â€Â™t see the way they looked at you.Ã¢Â€Â Ã¢Â€ÂœLoxley, theyÃ¢Â€Â™re allowed to look. ItÃ¢Â€Â™s when touching happens and itÃ¢Â€Â™s unwanted that itÃ¢Â€Â™s a problem.Ã¢Â€Â Daphne said as she rose to her feet, now at the higher position. Loxley wobbled a bit but managed to stand, he was taller than her and he was using that to appear more dominant. Ã¢Â€ÂœI was only trying to protect you.Ã¢Â€Â Ã¢Â€ÂœNo Loxley, you alienated me from everyone else. Hell Nick was worried that youÃ¢Â€Â™d attack him just for walking with me.Ã¢Â€Â Daphne snarled. Ã¢Â€ÂœDid he touch you?Ã¢Â€Â Loxley rumbled low in his throat. Ã¢Â€ÂœThatÃ¢Â€Â™s none of your business,Ã¢Â€Â Daphne said as she leant forward with aggression. Ã¢Â€ÂœHe did, didnÃ¢Â€Â™t he? Slimy bastard,Ã¢Â€Â Loxley growled. Ã¢Â€ÂœHe offered me his arm while I walked with him. He was being polite.Ã¢Â€Â Daphne told as her voice grew louder with anger. Ã¢Â€ÂœHe was putting the moves on you but you are mine.Ã¢Â€Â Loxley said with his head down and his eyes focussed on her possessively. Ã¢Â€ÂœI am not yours. Get that thought out of your head right now. IÃ¢Â€Â™d prefer to date the guy with the sword.Ã¢Â€Â Daphne yelled feeling the beast in her coming to the surface. She wanted to lash out at Loxley. She wanted to take him down. She wanted to pin him to the ground with her muzzle around his throat and sink her teeth down slowly. The thought shocked her, he was infuriating but he was still part of her pack. She backed down and took a step back thinking about her sudden inclination. Loxley watched her and took her motion as submission. Ã¢Â€ÂœYou will come to me during the Luna Eclipse.Ã¢Â€Â DaphneÃ¢Â€Â™s nose switched a moment before she snarled and launched herself at him. Her momentum sent them both to the ground. She grabbed his shirt front while her knees pinned his arms down. Ã¢Â€ÂœI am not interested in you. Get that through your thick skull,Ã¢Â€Â she said as she thumped his head into the ground for emphasis. Loxley let out a slow breath and looked at her tight lipped then he flipped her over so he was now on top. Ã¢Â€ÂœNo you listen to me. IÃ¢Â€Â™m not one to give up easily. I will change your mind.Ã¢Â€Â Daphne raised her knee up hard and caught him in the groin. He grabbed his crotch and rolled away from her. Ã¢Â€ÂœNo Loxley, youÃ¢Â€Â™ll be the one to change your mind.Ã¢Â€Â Daphne snarled as she got to her feet and walked away from him. Ã¢Â€ÂœSleazebag,Ã¢Â€Â she muttered to herself as she merged back into the forest. BFFC ModeratorIt was like thousands of voices cried out for a sequel and were suddenly silenced... Re: RPG - Supernatural: Vampire vs Werewolf Nick found Paul talking to a strange human, but their scents were...wrong. At least one of theirs was, at least. He morphed into his lupine form and stalked around them, his senses heightened and aware. And then he settled into the shadows and listened. Due to maintenance problems, the light at the end of the tunnel will not be in operation today. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Re: RPG - Supernatural: Vampire vs Werewolf Before the soldier could answer Paul sniffed the air. He smelled the scent of another were. It was Nick. "Ah Nicky. So nice to see you. Come to impress me with your knowledge of literacy? Or maybe you have come to beat me with your words? Or did you come to witness myself being humiliated by the likes of this halfa." [i]Like I told your captain, the orphange attacked me. It was self-defense.[/i] -Richard the Warlock [url]http://archive.lfgcomic.com/lfg0002.gif[/url] Re: RPG - Supernatural: Vampire vs Werewolf Nick emerged, in full lupine form. While Paul was indeed an omega, Nick did his best to treat him with respect whenever possible. He sat down in front of Paul, between him and the other one, tongue lolling out, doing his best to look like a normal wolf, hoping dearly that this other man did not have the aility to detect his true nature. And then he waited for the mn to actually do something. Shifting into human was not an option right now; his clothes had been shredded during his transformation, and he didn't really want to embarrass himself by going back to his uncovered human form. So the wolf one would have to do for now. Due to maintenance problems, the light at the end of the tunnel will not be in operation today. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Re: RPG - Supernatural: Vampire vs Werewolf Zan steped out of his cave located on the rocky hill, and stretched his muscles in the new dawn light. He sighed with the pleasure of it. He loved this time of day: The brisk mist, the orange light from the sun, the...BANG. A gunshot rang through the forest. Zan instinctively crouched down, at the sound of the shot. He growled, smoke coming from his nose. "Perfect," he thought. "Someone to ruin my new morning." Taking in a deep breath, Zan begain the painful transformaton into a Dark blue dragon. Scales growing on his skin, a snout appearing on his face, and wings coming from his back. Once the process was complete, Zan let a mighty roar, startiling the birds from there perches in the trees. Zan then jumped off the cliff and begain to fly to what had caused the disturbance. Re: RPG - Supernatural: Vampire vs Werewolf As Loxley rolled to his side, still cupping himself, he realised that Daphne frequented this place often. Her scent was strong and as angry as he was it did sooth him. He took a deep breath in and realised her scent was not the only one here. Loxley rolled onto his stomach and sniffed the ground and growled. Another werewolf had been here, not only that it had been male and a Halfling. Loxley snarled, so sheÃ¢Â€Â™d been secretly meeting someone, he deduced although the maleÃ¢Â€Â™s scent was far less powerful. Loxley crawled on all fours scenting where the male had gone. He lifted his head it seemed that the mystery male had gone into the forest. Loxley stood and removed his ruined back shirt. His muscular form gleamed in the faint rays of sunlight. His back was almost healed. He stormed off, on the trail of the mystery Halfling. - Daphne was making her way home when she remembered Nick and Paul. SheÃ¢Â€Â™d been so angry at Loxley that she had put all other thoughts aside. She made her way cautiously back towards them. - Loxley got to the road and that was where the scent trail ended. His prey had obviously driven into town. Loxley ran down the road, intent on finding the scent again. Loxley reached the outskirts of Murk ValleyÃ¢Â€Â™s city and slowed his pace. He walked in random patterns scenting the air. The morning was still early so there were not a lot of people around to view his odd behaviour. The scent of old blood touched LoxleyÃ¢Â€Â™s nose, he instinctively followed it and found some dead vampires. He grinned happily as a few less vampires were a good thing. His smile faded as he caught the scent again. The mystery Halfling had done this. Loxley followed the trail although it was much harder in the city, too many other scents mixed with the fading one of the HalflingÃ¢Â€Â™s. Eventually Loxley found himself at the Murk Motel. Loxley growled slightly, Crispin was here too. It was best if the Alpha was oblivious to LoxleyÃ¢Â€Â™s presence, at least for LoxleyÃ¢Â€Â™s sake. Creeping around in the fading shadows, Loxley eventually found the room he was looking for. He went to the rear window and pried it open silently and went inside. The Halfling was sleeping. Loxley began to shift into his humanoid wolf form as there was still some power left from the full moon. The Halfling rolled and threw a silver dagger at Loxley which he dodged. Ã¢Â€ÂœStay away from my female!Ã¢Â€Â Loxley growled before launching himself at the Halfling. - As Daphne made her way through the forest she caught the scent of one of her fellow pack members, but they smelt wrong. She lifted her head and realised the taint of death was marking the other werewolf. Daphne shifted cautiously along until she came upon the body. Daphne snorted at the smell, the sight wasnÃ¢Â€Â™t good either. It seemed that the new method of killing had been used again. The corpse was in human form, but the skin was pulled tight and dry like it was mummified. The eyes were glassy and a deep red which Daphne found odd. The werewolf also smelt more human than anything, almost as if itÃ¢Â€Â™s very essence had been drained. It took Daphne a while to identify the body as FangÃ¢Â€Â™s. His shark tooth tattoo was the only thing that allowed her to do so. He smelt so strange, nothing like Fang in life. Daphne pulled her phone from her pocket and turned it on. She dialled Crispin and waited for his answer, Ã¢Â€ÂœWeÃ¢Â€Â™ve got another one.Ã¢Â€Â She told. ((Just wanted to add a bit more...)) BFFC ModeratorIt was like thousands of voices cried out for a sequel and were suddenly silenced...	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
I hate to write this, but I always feel uncomfortable seeing black people auctioned off to white people. That said, I’d pay $100 just to lick that guys abs. Dec 5, 2012 at 10:07 am · @Reply · Fitz @Mr. Enemabag Jones: I always cringe at that too, and even more so at our culture’s obsession with slave/master shit, and the obvious implications across race-lines. But my beautiful brown husband, of like 200 years, reminds me to lighten up and remember that it’s consensual and at-worst the selling of a date, not a person. Excuse me! But aren’t most of these auctioned dudes, white? I think it is about time you dig yourselves out of the past and enjoy the present! (Besides, there would be a few nasty comments, from others, for not having at least one of color on the auction block!) Dec 5, 2012 at 9:30 pm · @Reply · DirtyOleMan Perhaps in the 1950’s that comment by Enema would have been appropriate, but then again Mr WashBoard abs would not have been standing there in the 1950’s because he would have not been invited. As I was slobbering over his picture, that was the last thing that came to mind. Dec 5, 2012 at 9:43 pm · @Reply · Joetx @pscheck2: So to point out the lack of diversity is a “nasty comment”? Ya know, crap like the slave/auction comments exist only in the minds of people who just CAN’T LET SHIT GO. That whole idiot scenario that eminemenema brought up never entered my head, and wouldn’t. Stop dwelling, move on, LET IT GO. As long as people have to continue to perpetuate the bad past of slavery and racism, it will never become a true thing OF THE PAST. As for the men participating in this event – guy in the first two pictures, oh HELL YEAH, GIMME SOME OF THAT! TWICE! Truthfully, as a red blooded African-American man, the specter of slavery didn’t enter my mind — not until I read the comments. My initial thought was ‘I wonder how much the guy in suspenders went for?’ and how I wouldn’t have minded being there with a fat wad of Benjamins with his name on them. Yes, it’s a meat market but we’re only men after all. Feb 4, 2013 at 7:22 pm · @Reply · ted72 @Kasnar Wish there was a like button for your comment :) Mar 1, 2013 at 8:12 am · @Reply · Ryan I’m black and the guy in the first pic? ooh lawdy jeebus be! I’d thrown down MANY benjamins for him! #broomhildafaints why did I NEVER find guys like him and ALL of the guys in these pics when I was living in NYC?	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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Pages 11/8/08 Religion sucks. Mormons suck more than most. And look how they write the date? So European! SALT LAKE CITY 7 November 2008 The Church issued the following statement today: It is disturbing that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is being singled out for speaking up as part of its democratic right in a free election. Members of the Church in California and millions of others from every faith, ethnicity and political affiliation who voted for Proposition 8 exercised the most sacrosanct and individual rights in the United States — that of free expression and voting. While those who disagree with our position on Proposition 8 have the right to make their feelings known, it is wrong to target the Church and its sacred places of worship for being part of the democratic process. Once again, we call on those involved in the debate over same-sex marriage to act in a spirit of mutual respect and civility towards each other. No one on either side of the question should be vilified, harassed or subject to erroneous information. Allegations of bigotry or persecution made against the Church were and are simply wrong. The Church’s opposition to same-sex marriage neither constitutes nor condones any kind of hostility toward gays and lesbians. Even more, the Church does not object to rights for same-sex couples regarding hospitalization and medical care, fair housing and employment rights, or probate rights, so long as these do not infringe on the integrity of the traditional family or the constitutional rights of churches. And fuck them a little more. They don't condone hostility? Riiiight. Why do we allow religious institutions to fund anything public? They should not be allowed. Religion Poisons Everything. I can't wait for Prop 8 to get shot down. And for anyone who thinks marriage should be between a man and a woman, what do you suggest I tell my students with 2 moms or 2 dads? Wait, I know, Fuck You. Update: I was going back and reflecting on students I have had in my class who come from families with same-sex parents. Just the last 2 years (yes, I have had many students from same-sex families), these kids have been far above--far, far, far above--average in terms of academic ability, social consciousness, and societal awareness. They show empathy, a desire to learn, decorum, consideration, and kindness. They are humble, helpful, and a friend to those who need one. They are also clearly the result, at least in part (in large part, IMHO), of their same-sex parents. They are, in short, our future. The future looks bright, don't it? Update II: It'll be a good day when I can just type the word parents. Update III: About the last sentence in the second LDS blockquote--"blah blah constitutional rights of churches"--how long do they think those rights will last? Maybe they better play ball and stay the fuck out of peoples personal lives and the country's elections! Do you have a child with special needs? If you do, you may want to think about how your child will be served in a public school setting. Here are the caveats: First, public schools (in California at least) were mandated by law to serve these kids. Not that passing the law was a bad idea, but abiding it is not easy. Remember Prohibition? Second, depending on the severity of your child's needs, they are likely to be considered an item in a schedule rather than a child. See, when figuring out how to share resources, schools look at severity. If your child has a physical limitation, they are likely to get an aid, because a physical limitation is easy to see, easy to deal with, and easy to show compliance. But, if your child has a different issue, like, say, mild autism (they can communicate, serve themselves food, be sweet) they will likely be ignored, or passed from one aid to another (not the aid's fault). Resource teachers who coordinate aid schedules are under the gun, short-staffed, and often spread a bit thin. That's no excuse, however, for the shortfalls. Third, money is scant, and that makes many of the problems intractable. Fourth, when schools are charged with serving a student with certain issues, paperwork and meetings are mandatory. They are required for compliance. Rarely are the meetings to help the child--they are CYA sessions for the administrators and specialists (often to the specialist's chagrin). Teachers are given short shrift at these meetings, even though WE are the ones who will have 99% of the responsibility for your child, and we will get 99% of the credit, or blame, for any outcome regardless the percentage of responsibility the resource folks SHOULD have. Now, I am not saying that you should not consider public school for your child with special needs. If you are available to be there to be your child's aid, things should be okay. But, if you are like most parents, and have a job, you won't be able to do that. And considering the shuiffling around of your child from one specialist to another, or from one aid to another, or from one situation with a grownup who doesn't know your child to another, your child will not get what s/he deserves. Okay, maybe I am saying you shouldn't consider public school for your child. This issue looms very large in society, and again, schools have been given the mandate to deal with it. We can't. It's that simple. Advocate for your child. Make your demands to the PRINCIPAL, and require the principal follow-up with you. The teacher has little to say about how your child will be served. Most teachers are heartbroken by their special-needs kids because we see them flounder and there is so little we can do for them. We do all we can while not ignoring the other 20 kids in our class. The next time you have an IEP (or whatever letters your district uses to call these mettings) bring a picture of your child. Lay that picture on the table and remind everyone why you all are there. When they decide to read you their report(s), you know, the one(s) they just gave you a copy of, remind them you can read, and you would rather have gotten the report prior to the meeting so when you were at the meeting you could discuss the report, not have it reported! Come prepared with questions; who is with my child at lunch; who is with my child on the yard; do these people change willy-nilly, or is there a schedule; who is in charge of documenting progress or lack of it; what are my rights; what is the reality; why isn't the classroom teacher in this meeting; why is the principal talking--she doesn't know my kid; how will this meeting help; who will this meeting help; does my kid eat his lunch; where is he right now; why do you sound like a robot; why is the resource room always empty and the resource teacher on lunch duty; you get the picture. KDeRosa is dubious about education change under Obama. This is not an uncommon view. It's strange that such hope can be so easily halted just by knowing that the education industry is a complete mess, and not even our dream President-elect can do much about it. I am afraid I agree with the post from D-Ed Reckoning: I've come back from my unannounced hiatus to discover that we have a brand new president. A president that is for change. And, apparently, hope as well. I "hope" that none of you wasted any time reading either candidate's platform. What politicians say they are going to do is very different from what they actually do once you've given them power. But you can rest assured that once elected their actions they will be consistent with them accruing power and ensuring that they retain power by getting re-elected. Keep that in mind because what you've just been promised (by both candidates) is inconsistent with their desire for power. Suffice it to say that you will be disappointed, and you would have been disappointed regardless of who was elected. That is the nature of politics. Here is my prediction for education: There will be change. That change will be superficial with respect to improving academic performance. It is extremely difficult to improve academic performance. The odds of academic performance improving in the next eight years in an educationally significant way are virtually nil. It is easier to reduce academic performance by unwittingly changing things for the worse. This is because educating children is a difficult orchestration of detail that is difficult to get right and easy to screw-up. This remains true even though our current system remains horridly inefficient with much of the orchestration being badly out of tune. Nonetheless the most likely scenario is that the change will produce no significant effect on outcomes. That is the history of education reform. I wish my new president well but I don't have much hope that he is capable of improving education. He doesn't know how. And, as a result, he has no basis for selecting an education secretary that knows any better. Even an ideologically blind random selection is unlikely to produce better results because the field is replete with charlatans. Even if he were lucky enough to pick a winner, it is unlikely that that person could overcome the obstacles and vested interests in place that are anathema to improving academic performance. We're going to get change. We always do. NCLB was change. But change doesn't guarantee improvement. Did you jump to that conclusion? I hope not. What you will get is something different, but that difference will likely not be an improvement. There will be no shortage of wishful thinking and opinions of advisors. But since those opinions are almost certainly based on faulty science and informed by political correctness you should not necessarily expect beneficial results. Unless you're counting on luck. That's always a possibility. Even broken clocks are correct twice a day. Though, unfortunately, a clock that is five minutes slow is never correct. That's what you're going to get -- an education secretary that is slow, broken, or both. Kind of like the current one. So here's my prediction: the change you get in education will be different but not an improvement. 11/6/08 Rahm Emanuel was a soldier in the Israeli army; that's how he lost that fingertip. He is considered one of the toughest and smartest. I think it's the smart that Obama wants. And apparently he has a dirty mouth. Fuckin' A! Eduwonk has an interesting piece up. What happens if you are late to work, or miss work all together? Do 20 children get left alone with no supervision? Well, for a teacher, that's what often happens. This is a problem. Time Off! Well, a lot of teachers got Tuesday off as schools are increasingly closing on election day to make it easier to operate as polling places. But, as Ed Week reports here and here, teacher absenteeism is a larger issue than that. I get the idea that different policies can influence consumption of sick leave and so forth and those are issues worth considering. Still, aren’t there larger issue here? Teachers get very frustrated that they end up spending their Saturdays doing the things that other workers get to do during the week. They can’t take lunches with friends for 9 or 10 months of the year. It’s hard to take a morning, or an afternoon, for personal issue. And even trips to the doctor become a logistical hassle. Of course, when you’re thinking about schools there is a basic custodial function that matters. At a lot of jobs if you show up late it’s not that big of a deal. If you’re a first-grade teacher, it’s a big deal… Yet shouldn’t we be having a bigger conversation about how to organize schools so that teachers have more discretionary time both for personal issues but also to collaborate together and so forth around the work? We could address some lifestyle issues that matter while also addressing the larger absenteeism issue through creative use of schedules and other ideas in that vein. Someone has to be with the kids at all times, but we can be a lot more creative about who that person is in a way that makes schools a more attractive place to work for the key members of our labor force — teachers. One school I’m aware of uses a concierge to help teachers with basic life maintenance issues to free up their time. Sounds gratuitous but is actually a really smart way to look after your people and one that is not uncommon in some other fields. Other places are experimenting with schedules. Coupled with sensible policies on leave seems we need a lot more ideas in that spirit. My district does not take off election day. But I think it is a great idea. In fact, why not make election day a federal holiday (except for the poll workers, the press, and the other essentials)? 11/4/08 1. If Obama gets above 50.1 percent, it will be the highest percentage for a Democratic nominee since Lyndon Johnson in 1964.2. If Obama surpasses 53.4 percent nationally, he will post the highest popular vote share for any nonincumbent candidate of either party since 1952 -- and if he can somehow push that figure over 55.2 percent, he will be able to boast the highest share for a nonincumbent president since 1932.3. Unless he finishes second, or somehow the national turnout dips under 125 million (both campaigns expect at least 130 million, with Obama's team projecting a number still higher than that), Obama will receive more votes for president than any candidate in presidential history.4. Among winning candidates, and presuming record turnout rates by African-Americans and projected performance rates among and expected growth of the Hispanic vote, Obama should win a higher share of nonwhite votes than any major-party candidate (winner or loser) in history. But until this unlikely fellow with the funny ears and strange name and exotic biography emerged on the scene, I had begun to wonder if it was possible at all. I had almost given up hope, and he helped restore it. That is what is stirring out there; and although you are welcome to mock me for it, I remain unashamed. As someone once said, in the unlikely story of America, there is never anything false about hope. Obama, moreover, seems to bring out the best in people, and the calmest, and the sanest. He seems to me to have a blend of Midwestern good sense, an intuitive understanding of the developing world that is as much our future now as theirs', an analyst's mind and a poet's tongue. He is human. He is flawed. He will make mistakes. His passivity and ambiguity are sometimes weaknesses as well as strengths. Sully, I want to thank you for your tireless work this campaign, and the clarity, suspicion, and honesty with which you wrote these past many months. Good show! It is with great sadness that we announce that our grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, has died peacefully after a battle with cancer. She was the cornerstone of our family, and a woman of extraordinary accomplishment, strength, and humility. She was the person who encouraged and allowed us to take chances. She was proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and left this world with the knowledge that her impact on all of us was meaningful and enduring. Our debt to her is beyond measure. Our family wants to thank all of those who sent flowers, cards, well-wishes, and prayers during this difficult time. It brought our grandmother and us great comfort. Our grandmother was a private woman, and we will respect her wish for a small private ceremony to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation to any worthy organization in search of a cure for cancer. Update: Okay, now that I've posted it, and sat with it a couple minutes, I realize just how struck I am. I have known loss. More than my share it seems. I am also a very stoic guy and don't emote so much. I have been surfing and reading all that the blogosphere has to say about this loss, and the woman, and the man she raised. I keep wiping tears from my face. She is owed a debt of gratitude for raising Barack to be the kind of man he is, and the kind of man he will be when he is President. Thank you Mrs. Dunham. If I believed in ghosts, I would hope that you are able to watch the fruit of your labor ascend, and bring us with him. 11/2/08 publius at Obsidian Wings has a great post about what this election means to him, and hopefully, to us. I agree. Here is the snippet: And if Obama is fortunate enough to win on Tuesday, his victory will be a victory for all those people too. Don’t get me wrong – ending slavery and ensuring the vote ain’t small potatoes. It’s not like their historical actions would otherwise have been in vain. But Obama – as talented as he is – comes on the shoulders of these past giants. His presidency is possible because people for the past 200 years believed in holding America to its standards. And in pursuit of that goal, they were willing to fight, and get beaten, and get lynched for the sake of basic equality – an equality we today have the luxury of taking for granted. And that’s what’s so exciting about a potential Obama inauguration speech. You can literally imagine the area being filled not just with overflowing crowds, but with teary-eyed ghosts too. Generations of them, from Frederick Douglass to Thurgood Marshall to nameless farmers to voting rights activists. It’s a powerful moment – particularly considering the magnitude of the historical obstacles it faced. Not in vain, those dead. Polls by themselves are dubious. The aggregate polls we have all been seeing this election are far less dubious due to the sheer number and consistency. But they seem to be tightening. I say, not really. Here's why: CELL PHONES. Yes. Cell phones are not included in many polls. Who uses cell phones as their only phone? Young folks. Who are young folks going to be voting for? Obama. None of the polls take this into account (well, some do, and they predict a bigger win for Obama, like I do). So, when the pollsters call, they are not calling cell phones, they are calling land lines. The polls are simply leaving out a bunch of data. It's not their fault, it's just true. John "There's a cancer growing on the presidency" Dean is a smart guy. He worked for Nixon, remember (he needed a job)? He says Republican rule hasn't just been bad, it has been, and IS, dangerous. Occasionally, during the past eight years of writing this column, I have addressed the remarkably dangerous manner in which Republican Party officials rule the nation when they control one or more of the three branches of the federal government. Over the same period, I've also made this argument, even more directly and loudly, in three books on the subject. In this column, I will be more pointed on this subject than I have ever been, while also repeating a few key facts that I have raised earlier - because Election Day 2008 now provides the only clear remedy for the ills of Republican rule. The Evidence Establishes, without Question, that Republican Rule Is Dangerous: Why It Is High Time to Fix This Situation, For the Good of the NationBy JOHN W. DEANFriday, Oct. 31, 2008 Occasionally, during the past eight years of writing this column, I have addressed the remarkably dangerous manner in which Republican Party officials rule the nation when they control one or more of the three branches of the federal government. Over the same period, I've also made this argument, even more directly and loudly, in three books on the subject. In this column, I will be more pointed on this subject than I have ever been, while also repeating a few key facts that I have raised earlier - because Election Day 2008 now provides the only clear remedy for the ills of Republican rule.Click here to find out more! The Republican Approach to Government: Authoritarian Rule Republicans rule, rather than govern, when they are in power by imposing their authoritarian conservative philosophy on everyone, as their answer for everything. This works for them because their interest is in power, and in what it can do for those who think as they do. Ruling, of course, must be distinguished from governing, which is a more nuanced process that entails give-and-take and the kind of compromises that are often necessary to find a consensus and solutions that will best serve the interests of all Americans. Republicans' authoritarian rule can also be characterized by its striking incivility and intolerance toward those who do not view the world as Republicans do. Their insufferable attitude is not dangerous in itself, but it is employed to accomplish what they want, which is to take care of themselves and those who work to keep them in power. Authoritarian conservatives are primarily anti-government, except where they believe the government can be useful to impose moral or social order (for example, with respect to matters like abortion, prayer in schools, or prohibiting sexually-explicit information from public view). Similarly, Republicans' limited-government attitude does not apply regarding national security, where they feel there can never be too much government activity - nor are the rights and liberties of individuals respected when national security is involved. Authoritarian Republicans do oppose the government interfering with markets and the economy, however - and generally oppose the government's doing anything to help anyone they feel should be able to help themselves. During the 2008 presidential campaign, Senator John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin, the Republican candidates, have shown themselves to be unapologetic and archetypical authoritarian conservatives. Indeed, their campaign has warmed the hearts of fellow authoritarians, who applaud them for their negativity, nastiness, and dishonest ploys and only criticize them for not offering more of the same. The McCain/Palin campaign has assumed a typical authoritarian posture: The candidates provide no true, specific proposals to address America's needs. Rather, they simply ask voters to "trust us" and suggest that their opponents - Senators Barack Obama and Joe Biden - are not "real Americans" like McCain, Palin, and the voters they are seeking to court. Accordingly, McCain and Plain have called Obama "a socialist," "a redistributionist," "a Marxist," and "a communist" - without a shred of evidence to support their name-calling, for these terms are pejorative, rather than in any manner descriptive. This is the way authoritarian leaders operate. In my book Conservatives Without Conscience, I set forth the traits of authoritarian leaders and followers, which have been distilled from a half-century of empirical research, during which thousands of people have voluntarily been interviewed by social scientists. The touch points in these somewhat-overlapping lists of character traits provide a clear picture of the characters of both John McCain and Sarah Palin. McCain, especially, fits perfectly as an authoritarian leader. Such leaders possess most, if not all, of these traits: Incidentally, George W. Bush and Dick Cheney also can be described by these well-defined and typical traits - which is why a McCain presidency is likely to be nearly identical to a Bush presidency. Clearly, Sarah Palin also has some qualities typical of authoritarian leaders, not to mention almost all of the traits found among authoritarian followers. Specifically, such followers can be described as follows: The leading authority on right-wing authoritarianism, a man who devoted his career to developing hard empirical data about these people and their beliefs, is Robert Altemeyer. Altemeyer, a social scientist based in Canada, flushed out these typical character traits in decades of testing. Altemeyer believes about 25 percent of the adult population in the United States is solidly authoritarian (with that group mostly composed of followers, and a small percentage of potential leaders). It is in these ranks of some 70 million that we find the core of the McCain/Palin supporters. They are people who are, in Altemeyer's words, are "so self-righteous, so ill-informed, and so dogmatic that nothing you can say or do will change their minds." The Problem with Electing Authoritarian Conservatives What is wrong with being an authoritarian conservative? Well, if you want to take the country where they do, nothing. "They would march America into a dictatorship and probably feel that things had improved as a result," Altemeyer told me. "The problem is that these authoritarian followers are much more active than the rest of the country. They have the mentality of 'old-time religion' on a crusade, and they generously give money, time and effort to the cause. They proselytize; they lick stamps; they put pressure on loved ones; and they revel in being loyal to a cohesive group of like thinkers. And they are so submissive to their leaders that they will believe and do virtually anything they are told. They are not going to let up and they are not going to go away." I would nominate McCain's "Joe the Plumber" as a new poster-boy of the authoritarian followers. He is a believer, and he has signed on. On November 4, 2008, we will learn how many more Americans will join the ranks of the authoritarians. Frankly, the fact that the pre-election polls are close - after eight years of authoritarian leadership from Bush and Cheney, and given its disastrous results - shows that many Americans either do not realize where a McCain/Palin presidency might take us, or they are happy to go there. Frankly, it scares the hell out of me, for there is only one way to deal with these conservative zealots: Keep them out of power. This election should be a slam dunk for Barack Obama, who has run a masterful campaign. It was no small undertaking winning the nomination from Hillary Clinton, and in doing so, he has shown without any doubt (in my mind anyway) that he is not only qualified to be president, but that he might be a once-in-a-lifetime leader who can forever change the nation and the world for the better. If Obama is rejected on November 4th for another authoritarian conservative like McCain, I must ask if Americans are sufficiently intelligent to competently govern themselves. I can understand authoritarian conservatives voting for McCain, for they know no better. It is well-understood that most everyone votes with his or her heart, not his or her head. Polls show that 81 percent of Americans "feel" (in their hearts and their heads) that our country is going the wrong way. How could anyone with such thoughts and feelings vote for more authoritarian conservatism, which has done so much to take the nation in the wrong direction?	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
What surprises me time and again the the fact that the Rom, and I do include in the term Rom all Romani Groups, do not appear to be willing, in the great majority, to help themselves; whether economically nor in any other way. Other groups of people, whether the Native Americans, poor people in South Africa, the Philippines and others, everywhere establish co-ops and (community) livelihood projects, while most Romanies, especially the Roma in Eastern Europe, sit on their backsides and women and children beg and steal and scavenge, for food even, on the municipal rubbish tips. It would appear that they simply have no pride and no self-respect whatsoever. But we have trodden this path before and berated them by means of articles and essays and I very much doubt that there is much more that can be said on this matter to get them motivated. So, let us, therefore, concentrate on looking at some ideas for self-help projects for those that might want to make a change in and to their lives and that of their families and clans and seek some solutions that may fit. There is not going to be one solution that is going to fit all situations and circumstances, but I am sure that there is at least one solution for every problems and then some. Such solutions, however, do not drop, as by parachute, from the sky. Thinking, lateral thinking often, is required in order to come up with such ideas or to adapt existing solutions and then to implement them. There are some, it would appear, though, that have to have every idea handed to them on a plate and then they still will reject each and every one of them with comments such as that the solutions are not properly tailored for the needs of the Romani People or have not been discussed with the People, etc. Excuses, always excuses, and more often than not the same excuses and made by the same so-called “leaders”. There are ideas for livelihood projects and such like that can be found in various places and countries and it should be possible and will be possible to adapt and adjust most of them to, in one way or another, fit a situation and circumstances in which Romani find themselves and from which they seek an escape. While the example of Trashe Bolsas from the Philippines is one that could, I am sure be adapted, it may not necessarily will be or even have to be in using tarpaulins such as those used by this group. However, many Rom in Eastern Europe, as I said, scavenge, or at least their women and children, for it would appear that the men are just too proud and lazy to do such menial work, on the refuse dumps and I am sure that that is where some such recycling projects could be brought to life. When I was a youngster we did a lot of such kind of work, that is to say, recycling. Not that the word had even been invented then. We made things from discarded fence wire, for instance, such as BBQ forks, toasting forks, and other things; from old nails, from old knives; everything we made, basically, went for sale door-to-door or and especially on local markets. Others made pegs, clothespins and tent pegs, etc. while we also recycled old leather goods into new stuff and and uncle of mine, for instance, and his group, made a living, and a good living, of picking up other people's cast offs, such as furniture items, and restoring them for sale. Those are a few examples from those days which still can have a value today. Yes, even the making of pegs, for on the right kind of markets they, yet again, fetch good prices. When it comes to the “green” sector, especially, that is to say the recycling and refurbishing of stuff, the possibilities are there to do it and to make money from it. Versatility is also a requirement, which is to say to be able to do more than one thing in such ventures. Presently we are told that plastic bags will soon be a thing of the past and the things of the past need to come out again when we go shopping. That is to say that we – and not just we but everyone – will need to have “cloth” shopping bags again and many places now sell the cotton, fair trade cotton even at times, tote bags. However, they are newly manufactured and whether fair trade cotton or not, it still is a drain on the natural resources. There we come again to the recycling co-ops of, maybe, Romani groups. The material could be old clothes, such as jeans, and other cotton or even synthetic material – we are recycling after all – that can be recycled into a variety of shopping bags, totes and others. The only limitation is set my the mind and to a small degree by the material(s). The possibilities for the Romani to help themselves though their own co-ops and livelihood projects is there and I have tried to present a few small ideas here without actually writing the blueprint for such projects. There is no “one solutions fits all” and therefore there is scope for everyone to come up with ideas. So, let's do it! The entire world, especially, but not only, the countries of the developed world, are on about the need for everyone to recycle. Before the word “recycling” (and those related to it) was ever even invented it was the Gypsy who was doing just that, namely recycling and such. Reclaiming materials, and not just metals, was a main activity for many Gypsy families and clans. Who were the majority of those that went about with horse and cart or even handcart calling “any old iron” and calling for rags and old bones even, the so-called “rag and bone men” or the “totters”. They were of Romani origin in the great majority and it was not only the menfolks that did this tasks. Then this trade was stopped; the calling around the country was basically outlawed. The picking on the municipal dumps was outlawed and handed to the “professional pickers”. What was the result? Guess what? Suddenly we have a problem. What a surprise – NOT! And now everyone is clamouring for it. Recycling is the slogan everywhere. It was the Gypsy who first took scrap, took other people's trash, and turned it into resalable items again, whether the knives that many made from old knives or other things. More often than not it was not just “reclaiming” the metals and other items; often it was restoring and refurbishing the items for resale. This was anything from furniture to machinery, and many other items in between and later up to electrical goods. Fence wire was turned into the likes of toasting forks, barbecue forks, and many other items. Old knives were reworked into new ones, blade grade steel was made into knives and other cutting tools, and we could get on and on. Now everyone is trying to do the same and then again it is not the same. While the practical recycling that was done by the Gypsy the industrial recycling, to some degree, to me at least, seems to be less good for the Planet. The impact of energy and factories and such is adding to the environmental footprint of us and those companies. Then again, rather have the material, obviously, recycled in such a fashion instead of it going into landfills. But there are many aspects of recycling that could be done, yet again, in the way the old Gypsy did. All we need to do is to adapt to the materials. Entire community livelihood projects and programs could be set up for Romani communities to do recycling and there is a market out there for the right quality of recycled goods, made in a way as it was done before. I know that there are some modern “totters” out there of the Romani community but most of them are only looking to pick up and carry scrap metal to this or that dealer. If we talk scrap metal then we should take it all the way. What do I mean with taking it all the way? I mean that we should disassemble, say, vehicles and ourselves sell the parts reclaimed as secondhand spares. However, my real issue in this article is for ours to return to doing “recycling crafts” that can be sold locally and further afield. Many families and clans could be gainfully employed – by themselves – in recycling and refurbishing those things that others, especially the general public, throw out. There is also commercial waste available that could be used in such ventures, such as canvass and tarpaulin from manufacturers that use such materials, as well as, and especially, the material that has been used and would, otherwise, end up in the landfill. Time we got and did it again; we did it before. The only difference, nowadays, would be that the materials are different. British veterinary scientists have told the general public in a report of April 2008 that they should not allow dogs and cats into kitchens, as dogs and cats carry food poison bacteria, and many other pathogens, including the MRSA virus, the often called “super bug”. Now who would have thought that, after all, the Rom, who have had it as part of their cleanliness rules, their Mokadi Law, for ever and day that dogs and cats have no place inside the home and cited was always contamination, would be proven right. And yes, I am sarcastic here. We, the Rom, and our Elders and our Ancestors from ages past, have know well before the Gadje that dogs and cats carry diseases. While the Gadje had all their livestock and dogs and cats in their homes during the pestilences in the middle ages the Rom, in their wagon and tents never allowed dogs (and other livestock) inside and hence never seem to succumb to the plagues and pestilences. Hence the claim by the powers that be, in order to have a reason to act again the Gypsy that the Gypsy were in league with the devil (and our name for God sure did not help their one bit) and that the Gypsy were spreading the diseases while they themselves were not affected by them. The simple fact, however, is that the fleas, which carry the plague, for instance, did not have time to get too close to the Rom. This is, yet again, more proof that rather than superstition and such the Law of Mokadi are well thought out and we would do well to adhere to them, still and especially in this day and age. The MRSA virus, as we keep hearing, for instance, because of so many people catching it in hospitals, is basically resistant to most antibiotics and could, therefore, be fatal. Best to go back to the Old Ways and definitely keep the furry pets outside, where they, after all, belong. The Mokadi Law still is as valid, as said before, as it was in the old days though there are some aspects that are claimed to be part of this ancient Law by some that I am beginning to doubt that they ever were part of it, such as the ban on our People becoming medical practitioners of all kinds. We do need doctors, nurses, dentists, paramedics and others of Gypsy origin simply because only our own can treat those of the Rom with the respect demanded by our Culture and Traditions and as we do not want to teach those to medical staff we simply must have our own. Ideally, we need more than just our own doctors here and there and in hospitals but that is still some way off. While there are some things that are claimed to be part of the Mokadi Law that may have been added to it at some stage for reasons unknown the points that make lots of sense, and that proven again and again must remain for sure. It would seem that it might be a good idea for the Rom to look at the Mokadi Law with new eyes in the realization that medical science now realizes those things that our Ancient Ones knew ages ago. While it may be, in today's age where we have the likes of chlorine bleach and other such chemicals for sterilizing, that the time may be passed to having to throw away and break a cup or a plate that has fallen onto the floor in the house or trailer (strangely enough often items fallen onto the earth were not regarded as defiled). But then again, I don't know. It is so ingrained with me that I still do such things and I do not think that that will change. While Europe may not be the Philippines and we may not have those advertising tarpaulins available for making bags and such like as are being used by Trashe Bolsas (we shall be hearing lots more about that project in due course in the pages of this journal and others of Tatchipen Media), for instance, many Rom do scavenge on the rubbish tips, mostly and especially in Eastern Europe. Nowhere, however, do there seem to be any recycling community livelihood projects – or other community livelihood projects – by Rom for Rom in existence. It would appear, as far as most of the Roma, at least, are concerned self-help and work is not on the agenda and both would appear to be dirty words in their vocabulary. They rather like to have women and children beg and steal on the streets and worse even, it would appear; e.g. have little boys and girls “sold” for sordid activities. This is no imagination for we have encountered those acts now even in the West. The Gypsy Union and especially the Romani Institute are currently studying feasibilities as to what could be suggested by way of such projects to the greater community and one that could loosely be termed to be one is the recently launched and founded organization “IRMA”, the International Romani Media Association. This organization is for all Romani writers and journalists who may find it difficult to get accredited by and for professional bodies as they do not make their primary income from their writing or journalistic/media activities. While IRMA does not provide work nor promise and guarantee work for members, and therefore, probably, could not be seen as a community livelihood project per se it is also not claimed to be one. All the International Romani Media Association – IRMA – does is try to become a recognized professional body of journalists, other writers and other media personnel of Romani origin, and is intended as a definite self-help project, in the same way as is the RFA, the Romani Foresters' Association. We have to help ourselves and do things and provide things for ourselves and this must include community livelihood projects and co-ops. We cannot and must not just sit back and hope that someone will come along and do this and that for us like I have seen it with the Rom in the countries of Eastern Europe and yes, predominately amongst Roma, where the men sit about all day long, mostly, with a few exceptions, play cards, drink coffee and whatever else, and the women and children are our begging, choring and/or scavenging on the rubbish tips and such. They even did not get up and repair a leaky roof or a tumbledown wall, or whatever such on their own dwellings. Their excuse was that the authorities had to do that for them or they were waiting for this or that charity to come and do it. Or like those where the entire neighborhood around their houses was strewn with garbage and litter which they simply threw out of the windows and off the balconies of their apartments and they demanded that the municipality came to collect this rubbish, while they never thought that they would have to pay for the service. When it comes to “job creation” the story also is always the same: we want this or that NGO – like Open Society Institute, as example here for many – to some and do this or that for us, and the same with community centers, etc. Why do we need to have some Gadje organization do it for us? The problem would appear that the majority of Rom, especially the mushes, do not even want to do any work, and particular not, it would appear, with their hands. Yes, I do know that there are exceptions, but... Am I the only one who is getting fed up with the mentality of the great majority of our Romanies – and I do include all of our People here now, including Sinti, Cale, Romanichals, Manush, the lot – of wanting things done for them and ideally for nothing. When are ours going to get their finger out of the orifice where they seem to have parked it and actually do things for themselves, Rom for Rom, by Rom for Rom and not done for us by the Gadje who then want to keep control over what we do. Also for other reasons we must do things for ourselves, and we must work for ourselves, to bring in a living for ourselves and our families. Community Livelihood Projects, set us as co-operatives by Rom for Rom can be a help there in areas where there is no other means of earning a livelihood. We must get away from the slave mentality of dependency on handouts. That dependency can also be found amongst Romanies in countries other than those of Eastern Europe even, unfortunately. Time for a change, a major change, methinks. There have always been those groups that earned a more or less honest living with their own hands and then, it would appear, there have always been those amongst the Romani, who appear to be in the majority in the countries of the former Com-Bloc, who rather send their women and chavies to mong and chor rather than themselves doing an honest day's work. We all know the excuse they will throw about amongst them the favorite and much recycled one about Rom not (being allowed to) work for employers and also that Rom are not allowed to employ other Rom and all such, for lack of a better word, garbage. Therefore, they probably also would not be able to do any work in such “Community Livelihood Projects” even if they fell out of the sky with all the ideas and all that. They might be working (for a Rom) despite the fact that most should really be working for themselves and their families in a co-operative. The dependency culture of the Romani People, that of the great majority, has to be put a stop to. It is, as I already said, not just present in the countries of the former Com-Bloc – though it seems to be rather deep seated there and I know that some would like to put it down to the fact that the Roma were slaves until the late 19th century in countries such as Romania – but it can also be found in other countries with a well-developed welfare system, such as Germany, the UK, and others. While it is no less better in countries such as the USA where such state welfare is not, necessarily, as easily available. Too many just sit there and expect things to happen. Life does not work like that and scam jobs too have no future. They should never ever have had a past either. I was taught by my Elders to give high quality and value for many service so that we would be welcomed back again and again in those villages and neighborhoods. Scamming does no one any good, least of all the one who perpetrates such scams. Dosta penauas again, mandi djins... just to add a “let's get up and do it”... Kings of all Gypsies, such as Cioba, Kwiek, et al - Emperor of all Gypsies, such as Cioba's relation, and others - Judges who oppress the People rather than know anything about the Romani Laws and last, but not least, Pastors (shepherds – I think not) of the Pentecostalist and other “Christian” Missions - All do their part in damaging the Romani People. We do not have Kings and such lord it over us, used to be the great scream amongst the People to those that would claim that this or that person was a Gypsy King or a Gypsy Queen with power over the People and, truthfully, we, at least the Sinti and Cale, have NEVER ever have had Kings, Emperors and such like. We have had Judges, the Rakepaskros, the Rechtsprecher, and Shero Roms, but none of those of today even deserve the name and title of either of those, with the exception, maybe, of one or the other Sherengro, or Shero Rom. They make judgments based on anything but the Romani Laws, for most would not know the Romani Laws even if they bit them; they turn women into slaves, which our women never were (in fact the women ruled rather more than did the men), and keep the People in total ignorance. Rom Society once was, in the background, matriarchal and while the men led as Shero Roms or Judges, the old mother, the Puri Deia held the true reigns and it was her word that was law in the end and not that of Judges and Shero Roms. Women (and children) in many groups were the main breadwinners, as it was the women and the children who went into the streets, door-to-door, or onto the markets to hawk the goods produced, whether wooden pegs of all kinds, wooden flowers, lace, knives, and others. The only men who worked the “calling circuits” were the knife grinders and the rag and bone men, and the tinkers. Not only the men did made the wooden crafts, such as clothespins, tent pegs, wooded flowers, etc.; the majority of our womenfolk and children did too. In the 20th century, however, and here especially after WWII, it would seem, this was turned upside down in mainland Europe, and here especially amongst the Sinti groups in Germany, Austria, France, and the Cale in Spain. The Roma, it has to be noted, always seem to have had this male dominated attitude. The Catalan Gypsies, probably due to the influences of the Mediterranean “culture” also have this attitude of suppressing and oppressing their women. I actually assume that this may also be the reason for that attitude also amongst the Cale of Spain, e.g. the culture of male domination of Catholicism and the Mediterranean per se. With friends like these, who needs enemies. Kings, Emperors & Tsars Roma Leader predicts crime wave to swamp EU In a statement of August 7, 2006 the head of Bulgaria's Roma community Tsar Kiro has warned a crime wave will sweep Great Britain and the rest of EU member states, when the country joins the union. The Rom certainly need no enemies when they have “leaders” such as this and while “Tsar” Kiro may be right as to a great number of his “folks” being involved in crime – and what precisely is he doing about it – this immediately says, once again, to the outside world that Roma = Gypsy = criminal. What we were seeing here, however, was a rather blatant attempt in blackmail. Namely saying to the EU, though not in exactly those selfsame words, “give me money and I will ensure that my people will not flood your countries”. The truth is that while some Bulgarian, Romanian and other East European Roma have ended up on the British streets and, I should assume, the streets of other EU member states, it was hardly a flood as predicted by the likes of Tsar Kiro or the British gutter press. In addition to this we have things like this below, again in a short extract from a media report: Romanian Gypsy royalty embroiled in leadership struggle It is in Romania that you will meet the Gypsy elite, like Florin Cioaba. He is a politician, a businessman, a preacher - and wait there's more - because he is also His Royal Highness, the King of the Roma. But the King of the Roma is not the only monarch in the neighbourhood. Just around the corner, barely half a kilometre down the road, there is another ruler to meet, a man who claims to be the real leader of the Gypsies. He is the self-declared Emperor of all Roma Everywhere - Iulian Radulescu. Oh dear! Now the Romanian Roma have two buli bashas pretending to be their “leader” and being their slave masters, for that, for sure, is what those are, slave masters, keeping the grassroots of the Rom in bondage. “King” Cioba on one side and “Emperor” Radulescu on the other, the latter claiming to be the “emperor of all Roma everywhere”. Both the “king” and the “emperor” are only after filling their pockets on the back of the poor Roma who they think are their subjects, their serfs, by exploiting them through loan sharkery and by applying for EU (and other funding) for mostly non-existent Roma projects. We all know how good “king” Ion was in all this and I doubt that “king” Florin is any worse in soliciting funds this way. Nice to live in a palace while one's “subjects” have to make do with cardboard shacks on refuse tips. The Romanian Roma have but exchanged slavery to Church and feudal lords to slavery to the buli bashas, the likes of the Ciobas. The communist governments in both Romania and Bulgaria used and aided and abetted the buli basha system as a means of controlling the Roma and was but a follow on to the Roma being serfs after slavery and the Roma, so used to being oppressed and told what to do just exchanged this for the modern slavery to the buli bashas, the kings and emperors of all Gypsies. The Black slaves in America also needed someone like ML King to come along before they came out of their “Uncle Tom” attitude and do something in order to liberate themselves. While some of us keep preaching, though not being in Church, this writer definitely not, of a dream for the Romani, much like ML King had for the Blacks in America, the People, unlike the American Blacks, seem to, in the majority, rather content to moan and groan but still allow those leaches to suck their blood. And those leaches are not Gadje, are not the “Whites”; no, those leaches are Rom themselves. Time to rise up and throw off the fetters that bind us, Brothers and Sisters and leave those royals (lol) to fend for themselves. What have you got to lose but your chains of slavery. Yes, Roma of the East and Sinti in Germany, you still are slaves to your various kings, emperors and judges. Pastors Worst of all, and I will touch on this here but briefly, is the slavery that so many of ours have put themselves into more or less voluntarily, namely that of the “evangelical” churches and the Pentecostal missions. This is all but a delusion. But willingly they allow the pastors and elders, the latter who are often younger than many of them members of the congregation, to lord it over them and tel them who they can associate with and who not. And this from a people who always claim to have Freedom as their Religion. “Ueber die Sprache der Zigeuner – Eine grammatische Skizze” (“About the Language of the Gypsies – A Grammatical Sketch”) is the title of a book from the early 19th century by Alfred Graffunder, who was a School Inspector. The book was published in 1835 and proves that Sinti never saw the language as secret and having to be kept away from others, as is claimed now by the so-called “judges” and “elders”. Another way of making oneself a laughingstock is all I can say to that. The posting of a link to this book, provided as a facsimile by Google, has already caused controversy on a forum for and by Sinti in Germany where the moderators removed both the link to the downloadable book and also the comment of the poster and the one by this writer. With material like this in the public realm, material that was, like in the same time in the UK, freely given to researchers, Gadje researchers – everyone knew they were Gadje – how can the Sinti “judges” in Germany and such places continue to claim that the language was secret and was always guarded, on pain of expulsion, and never ever transmitted to outsiders. This is sheer and absolute stupidity in the same was as the “Dadeske vast” garbage that denies so many of our People their Birthright. Let's stop being stupid just for once. This probably was/is not the first book on the language of the Sinti in Germany, and those were Sinti for the “me hom” is Sintitikes and not Romanes from the Roma, and this was neither the last book on the Chib, with information freely given by clans far and wide. During the time of this book and also in later times it was common for researchers to be given access to the language by Sinti in Germany and elsewhere on the European and Romanichals in Britain alike and many books were written on the “Language of the Gypsies” and this includes the famous “Sampson” study on the language on the Romanichal/Kale in Wales. Notwithstanding that a lot of what Sampson did conclude is utter baloney, e.g. the origin of words, it proves that here no one had an attitude of secrecy of the language and that was the same case, so it would appear from books that were published about the Sinti language, amongst the Sinti in Germany and other parts. So, from whence cometh the notion of the secrecy of the Chib and also the other notions that those “judges” (those who are not fit to even bear such a title) come up with? It is all something in order for them to appear big and something to lord over the People. The truth will out, as they say, and it is no good, for instance, to remove links to such information posted by a well-known Sinto in Germany and any comments to such links and informations. The longer we perpetuate those lies that this or that was this or that when it was not the longer we will be perceived as liars and cheats by the general public. While such forum moderators, hiding behind their web anonymity, and so-called “judges” have statements put out to which, when one asks questions as to who they are and such, one gets short and shrift and have one's questions removed from such forums, our People, and especially here the Sinti of Germany (and Austria) can never be seen as honest and open. In the same way when they want to declare someone as outcast because he has the title doctor, under which they immediately accuse him of being a doctor of medicine. And even if it were so; we need our own medical doctors, instead of going to Gadje doctors who then do not know how to treat us, in regards to our cultural aspects, and we then moan because they do not treat us right in that respect. While, at the same time, we are also, those Sinti “judges”, not prepared to let the medical profession (and others) know of any special requirements that we have as regards Culture. Oh no, it is said, we could not possibly do that. Well, then you have to suffer the con sequences and cannot complain, whether you are not treated with respect as far as our Culture is concerned and our Traditions and also as regards to other aspects. You cannot have it both ways. Better get used to it. This book is available, as said, as a facsimile, from Google but, due to the fact that someone so nicely removed the link I could not even, if I wanted to, make it available as a link to anyone. However, because has been photographed rather than retyped, as would have been done by Project Gutenberg, some of the writing is not too easy to read either. Therefore it is also not possible to reproduce it as a text file. Tatchipen Media shall, however, in due course, attempt rework this into typeface proper and then turn it into an e-book. A translation from the German into English shall also be done in due course, which shall be an exact translation, with all the bias of the time that we also find in the original German. Open racist stereotyping in the media, denial of ethnic minority rights and political scapegoating – those are all rather far too common experiences of Gypsies and Travellers across Britain today, according to a meeting between MPs and community members on Tuesday 18th March 2008. The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Gypsy and Traveller Law Reform (APPG) met with members and partners of the National Federation of Gypsy Liaison Groups (NFGLG) on Tuesday morning at the House of Commons. The meeting was co-organised by NFGLG, the charity European Dialogue, and representatives from key government departments were also present. Underpinning the policy debate was the recognition that Romany Gypsies and Irish Travellers continue to face open and severe discrimination in Britain today. At a time when such a strong focus lies on building a cohesive society to integrate all of the diverse communities which make up Britain, it appears that the Romany Gypsies and Irish Travellers – communities who have been living here for centuries – are still being left aside. They continue to face a barrier of racism which British multi-cultural society has yet to tackle effectively. Community representatives pointed out that negative stereotyping of Gypsies and Travellers is frequent in the media, particularly in the local press. It is also not uncommon for politicians to use local Traveller issues in order to gain leverage with local voters – a practice which would be considered unacceptable in relation to any other ethnic group. The Chairman of the Local Government Association Gypsy and Traveller Task Group, Councillor Richard Bennett suggested that an all-party concordat be drawn up to ensure that local elections would never be fought on these issues in the future. Several members of the community called for a clear message to be sent 'from the top' stating clearly that, as for any other community, racism directed at Gypsies and Travellers will not be tolerated. The DCSF announced that the first Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month will take place in June 2008 to promote the culture and the positive role of Gypsies and Travellers in Britain society. This will be an opportunity for British society to celebrate the forgotten history and misrepresented culture of Gypsies and Travellers. The NFGLG/APPG meeting put the question of Gypsy ethnicity and rights under the spotlight through a robust debate. The participants were reminded about the breakthrough in the recognition of Romany Gypsy and Irish Traveller rights as distinct `ethnic groups', equal to any other, brought about by the Race Relations Amendment Act 2000. For the purposes of planning law however, Romany Gypsies still do not have rights associated with their ethnic status. Planning law bases the right to have access to planning permission for a trailer or caravan on a plot of land (known as 'gypsy status'), on whether an applicant has a nomadic lifestyle, "whatever their race or origin". The community groups are fighting to have the planning definition altered so that 'gypsy status' is based on ethnicity too. It was pointed out that under the current framework a number of Gypsies who no longer travel have found their 'gypsy status' removed– even if this is due to ill health or old age, whilst relatives of theirs retain their 'status'! Finally, the patchy delivery of services for Gypsies and Travellers by local authorities was also identified as a serious problem for many people. There was a call by community members for greater accountability over local spending, to challenge the 'slum-like' conditions of some Gypsy/Traveller sites. Across all the range of issues, better consultation with local Gypsy and Traveller groups was also an apparent need. Despite the range of serious issues put on the table at the NFGLG/APPG meeting, this meeting made a significant contribution to the debates about the rights of Gypsies and Travellers in Britain today. <><><> Editorial comment: The press statement above mentions that Irish Travellers have been in Britain for centuries. Is this really so? How many centuries, for if the truth be told, it may be less than one century. This is yet again an attempt to put the Irish Travellers a par with the Romany Gypsy population in the United Kingdom but this will not wash and cannot be allowed to stand in such a way. Irish Travellers, while, maybe, just about, could qualify as an “ethnic group”, if ethnicity is also made as including lifestyle and such like, which really it should not, but they cannot be ever seen as a Race, unlike the Romany who are a Race and a Race apart. The discrimination faced by the Irish Travellers is NOT, therefore, for reasons of race but for reasons of their way of life and especially for reasons of how so many of their community, if you like, behave when they travel. This also, in return, causes problems for Romany Gypsy, and even well-behaved Irish Travellers. Something that the people themselves should police and the bad apples should be rooted out. How that is done should be left to the individual communities, for there are also rotten apples in the Romany community and we should deal with those. Maybe, and just maybe, we can then get a better reception by the Gohja when we come to a place, like it used to be in the old days. I remember always being welcome in the villages when I was younger, but then that was before certain elements destroyed it all by the way they behaved or should we better say misbehaved. I would like to stress again, and I know it really bothers people that I do, that while the Romany are facing racial discrimination, this is not and cannot ever be termed like that as regards to the Irish Travellers. I do not care who is going to have a go again as to what I am writing here but the truth is the truth. Romany Gypsies (the only group to who the term “Gypsy” anyway applies) are a Race while the Irish Travellers simply are a group, a minority of maybe a rather ancient European nomadic people, like some of the Jenisch, but they are not Gypsy and they are not therefore of a different race. I know that is very difficult to understand to many of those do-gooders and hangers on, those that want to make political capital out of the issue, but the truth is different than they wish to portray it. How can you have a Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month? This is merging the two, for the Gypsy are Romani like the Roma, into one and this just cannot and must not be. There is NO common history bar, maybe, the history of being moved on from stopping places. But we, the Romany Gypsy, have the Irish Travellers and their behavior or misbehavior to thank for in the main for the closure of all the once common and accepted stopping places that were used by the Romany Gypsy in this country, and elsewhere, for the influence of the misbehavior of the Irish travellers is now reaching as far and wide as Scandinavia, Germany, France, Holland, and other such places. Instead of allowing ourselves to be, basically, pushed into this false cooperation with the Irish Travellers, the majority of which do not like the Romany Gypsy, we, the Romany should separate ourselves and our work, political and cultural, from that done with, about and for the Irish Travellers and do our own thing and also have the governments accept the differences, including the overbearing and knowing all better European Union. For far too long have we been the play thing of the politicos that only really work for the Irish Travellers. We have allowed ourselves to be steamrollered into this combined operations thing by those that accused us of being this that and the other for excluding the Irish Travellers, to the extent of calling those who advocated the separateness racist even. We have allowed ourselves to be pushed into the use of the term “Traveller” instead of “Gypsy” and with that made a rod for our own back for as soon as the Gohja in Britain hear Travellers they think Gypsy and we all get included in the perception of those that live on a what ends up looking like a rubbish tip in some third world country. I myself have seen Irish Travellers encamped in municipal parks performing their bodily functions, both male and female, and not just the children, in public with people passing by. Is it then any wonder that there is a problem with the general public's perception of the Gypsy? It is not. That is why we, the Romany, must separate ourselves from the entire claptrap of common Traveller culture. There is no such thing as a common culture between the Travellers and the Romany. None whatsoever and anyone claiming differently djins kek. While the Irish Travellers may be a distinct “ethnic” group under the Race Relations Act 2000 it does NOT make them a Race. The “Gypsy status” definition does need to be changed but it MUST NOT include the Irish Travellers in this. Gypsy is Romany and nothing more. All else are Travellers. Personally, and I have stated that before, I do not think that Gypsies and/or Travellers should have any special treatment, nor be given any, as regards to the planning laws. Why not? Because it would then make us even more a target of the gutter press and the right wing, whether media or politicians, and of the general public and, I would add, maybe rightly so. The law should look at all people equally regardless of their ethnicity or racial background, and this should and must include the Romany and the Travellers. While the Western World was being conned by the Kosovo Albanians into believing that there was an ethnic cleansing being perpetrated by Serbs against Albanian Muslims the true Ethnic Cleansing and the only one that was going on, was not seen, namely the one committed by the Kosovo Albanians, via the KLA and others, was against the Gypsy population (and also against Serbs). All the Serbs ever did was to defend themselves and their people against attacks by the Kosovo Albanians. The Gypsies that were driven out from their neighborhoods, from their Mahalas, by the actions of the Kosovo Albanians fled into Serbia, in the main, where they ended up forced to live, forced by the UN bodies, in makeshift camps which are, mostly, on grounds that are contaminated with various dangerous chemicals and substances at levels often 10x sometimes 100's of times above the safe levels. A commander of KFOR troops expressed it very adequately when he said: “We have come out in the defense of the wrong people!” Ethnic cleansing was, in the case of Kosovo at least, not committed by Serbs against others, such as the Kosovo Albanian, the Muslim, population but in fact by the boot was on the other foot. Those that were the perpetrators of ethnic cleansing at a tremendous scale were those that claimed to be the victims. It was, and still is, the Muslim Albanians of Kosovo who are doing all the ethnic cleansing and even Gypsies that dare to return to their Mahalas and wish to reclaim their homes are threatened, driven away again or, in many cases, so we have heard, even murdered. By who you ask: by the very same people that claim that they are being ethnically cleansed. The Albanians in Kosovo only have one aim; they want a Kosovo free of Serbs and Gypsies and then join Kosovo to Albania to fulfill the long-held dream of a “Greater Albania”... and the Gods help us! Who will then be the next on the list of the Albanians to be added to this “Greater Albania” that is envisaged? Think of another Balkan country with a large Muslim and Albanian population: yes, Macedonia; at least the part of it – for starters – which is closest to Kosovo, with centers such as Kumanovo. Kumanovo is another city that has, like Prizren and Pristina, has a large population of Gypsies within its walls. The Gypsy community of Kumanovo, while not as large as that of Skopie, e.g. Shutka, it probably the largest in that area. While the great majority of Gypsies in Macedonia are, nominally at least, of the Muslim faith ethnically they are not Albanians and I, for one, can see the same happening in the Kumanovo area as has happened in Pristina and Prizren and other places in Kosovo with Gypsy neighborhoods. And no doubt I have either that it will be again the Albanians that will claim that it is they that are the victims. No one will notice the Gypsy victims who are only always seen as economic migrants, even when they come from such trouble spots and claim persecution, and not as “proper” refugees. Every time, regardless of whatever trouble, Gypsy refugees are not granted proper refugee status under the Geneva Convention and others and are, again and again, claimed to be nothing more than economic migrants who will be shipped back to the countries whence they came regardless of threat to limb and life. But then, it is the most convenient way for Western governments as they then do not have to explain to their racist population, racist always when it comes to Gypsies, that those people are coming in to stay. We all are always seen and portrayed as nothing but liars – economic migrants – they only want a better life – cheats and criminals and as “dirty Gyppos”. Never as real refugees in need of help. Kosovo is not going to get better. It is going to get worse down there, folks. Mark my words. At the beginning of April the news reached us that the BBC was intending to cut broadcasting to the Gypsy and Traveller community. Rokker Radio, the two-hour radio programme established two years ago by BBC for the Gypsy and Traveller community was to be axed at the end of April. As the show prepared to celebrate two years of broadcasting across local BBC radio in the East of England and across the world on the internet, the BBC had decided not to fund the programme beyond the end of April. Each Sunday night, between 1900 hours and 2100 hours, that is to say, between 7pm and 9pm, Rokker Radio broadcasts to Britain’s Gypsies and Travellers, many of whom must drive long distances to hear it because they cannot receive it in their own area nor are able to listen to it on the internet. Not every Gypsy in this country has got a computer as yet, though there are more and more nowadays, and also not all areas are covered by broadband connections. Broadcast streaming is only a real feasibility with broadband. Others that can, obviously, do listen to Rokker Radio on the Internet, and not only in Britain alone. Rokker Radio is listened to by many an English-speaking Gypsy abroad as well. Over the last two years, BBC Rokker Radio has attempted to address the lack of proper representation of Europe’s largest ethnic minority community in the media in Britain. It has raised issues of importance to the community whilst literally providing a common wavelength through which Gypsy and settled communities can begin to understand one another.” Because of the unfortunate reduction in the BBC licence fee, regional management in the BBC have decided that it was too expensive to maintain. The £800 it costs each week to staff this vital service may well be in excess of the average cost of regional programming, but it remains the BBC’s only real commitment to date to the Gypsy and Traveller community. It is also insignificant compared to the financial commitment the BBC rightly gives to other linguistic, national and ethnic minorities across the UK. With just one month before Gypsy and Traveller broadcasting is silenced in Britain, Gypsy and Traveller journalists, campaigners and Traveller education advocates launched a campaign to save and expand the programme. In an open letter to BBC Director General Mark Thompson, members of the European Romani Journalists Federation have started to campaign for equal representation on and within the BBC. “The BBC should begin the process of dedicating the same level of resources to the Gypsy and Traveller community as it does to other ethnic and linguistic minorities in Britain. If it is right that the BBC broadcasts in Welsh and Gaelic and provides an entire network to the Asian community, it is also right that it provide the same commitment to Europe’s largest ethnic minority community, the Romany people.” said veteran Kosovan Roma Journalist Orhan Galjus. He added: “Services in the Romani language are also badly needed to support and inform those communities who currently have no access to independent broadcasting. Across many parts of Europe a de facto apartheid blights the Romany community and it’s prospects. We urgently need the BBC’s help to inform and educate our 12 million strong European nation.” While I agree with Brother Orhan as regards to the need for a radio service for the Romani People in the UK, the Gypsy People, and also for the Traveller community as a whole, in Britain we certainly, as a whole, do NOT need a Romani language service. However, a Romani language service on the BBC World Service might be nice for the Romani more outside the UK where Romanes in on or the other dialect is indeed spoken. On April 5 what appears to be a victory had been won as, apparently, the BBC, under pressure from all those campaigning for Rokker Radio to remain (and be expanded), the BBC, apparently, backed down over it’s plans to end the only programme it has ever provided for Britain ’s Gypsies and Travellers. But I would suggest that we do not, as yet, count the chickens already for they are in fact not hatched as yet. After a concerted lobbying campaign, by community members, as well as activists, journalists, writers, academics and teachers from the settled community, the BBC seem to have changed it’s mind. I may be a cynic, that I for sure, but I will not believe it that they have backed down, on a permanent basis, until I see it in action and Rokker Radio remaining on air for years and years to come. We mist, however, be vigilant for they could just as easily axe it from on eweek to the next or curtail the broadcast times. A statement from the BBC Press Office reads:“There is no intention to close Rokker Radio. It is true that we have had discussions with the presenter about a range of options for the programme, including whether there might be potential for expanding the range and scope of programming covering these issues – for example by offering programming to other radio stations across the BBC local radio family.”“We will continue to look at how best we can refresh our coverage and to ensure that we are achieving best value for our listeners, but we can reassure listeners that there is no plan to close the programme down at this time.”“We are, however, keen to find new ways of reaching underserved communities, including the travelling community. It's important to explore options to provide wider and better coverage of the issues and concerns of this community across the whole of England, not just the East.”“Technology is delivering a wide variety of new ways to deliver content to audiences and we will continue to explore a number of innovative ideas to help give the travelling community a voice and to improve understanding with the settled community of their issues.” But while technology may be delivering a wide variety of new ways not all from the Gypsy and Traveller communities have access to computers and broadband I n order to listen, for instance, on the Internet. This does go to show what people power can do. But it’s now time to meet constructively with the BBC at a senior level to discuss it’s overall representation of the Gypsy, Roma and Travelling community. Never again must we have to fight for our right to fair representation within the world’s largest media organization. But, we must also remember that they, and the organization they represent, are Gadje (Gohja) and it is not the interest of the “dirty Gyppo” they intend to serve. They will only serve our interests if we stay on their backs. Is that the answer though? Does this, however, prove, yet again, that only “Sin Fein”, that is to say, “ourselves alone” will work in anything we do. We cannot and must not rely on outsiders. They will as easy withdraw their supports, and they will do that faster than they ever gave it. Maybe it is time that we, the Romani of the UK (and elsewhere in the English-speaking world) looked at an alternative radio medium to get a program such like Rokker Radio, or even Rokker Radio itself, out. Shortwave radio is an option that, so it would appear, no one has looked at, actually, as yet, or AM radio even. A much greater coverage of the country could already be achieved on a medium wave channels while shortwave would make the program receivable, basically and practically, around the globe ON RADIO, depending on the person's receiver, though. Campaigners will still be marking Romany Nation Day as planned by gathering outside Broadcasting House in London at 12:00 noon on April the 8th to hand in petitions in support of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller broadcasting before marking Romany Nation Day with flowers, music and food in Regents Park. Broadcasting House is located at: BBC Broadcasting HousePortland Place ,London , W1A 1AA	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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Well, a scientific theory of creation is different when you ask different people. Different people have different defintions of what a scientific theory of creation really is. For example, YOUR definition of a scientific theory of creation is probably as follows. 1. An impossibility2. A lame attempt that a Creationist may propose (which is clearly wrong)3. A terrific way to give yourself leverage in a debate because YOU think it is impossible and when someone shows you one you simply say it is not scientifically correct. You are simply blind and not looking for a Creation model. I look forward to your insulting reply. Well apparently everyone except Quetzal missed mine in the "why creation science isn't science" category. Unless Ibhandli thouroughly destroys my model, he is in no position to claim that he has never been presented one. quote:Originally posted by Cobra_snake:Well apparently everyone except Quetzal missed mine in the "why creation science isn't science" category. Unless Ibhandli thouroughly destroys my model, he is in no position to claim that he has never been presented one. 3. 'The fact of evolution is the backbone of biology, and biology is thus in the peculiar position of being a science founded on an unproved theory - is it then a science or a faith? Belief in the theory of evolution is thus exactly parallel to belief in special creation - both are concepts which believers know to be true but neither, up to the present, has been capable of proof.' (L. Harrison Matthews, FRS, Introduction to Darwin's The Origin of Species, J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd, London, 1971, p.xi. 4. 'One must conclude that, contrary to the established and current wisdom a scenario describing the genesis of life on earth by chance and natural causes which can be accepted on the basis of fact and not faith has not yet been written.'(Hubert P. Yockey [Army Pulse Radiation Facility, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, USA], 'A calculation of the probability of spontaneous biogenesis by information theory'. Journal of Theoretical Biology, vol.67, 1977, p.396 3. 'The fact of evolution is the backbone of biology, and biology is thus in the peculiar position of being a science founded on an unproved theory - is it then a science or a faith? Belief in the theory of evolution is thus exactly parallel to belief in special creation - both are concepts which believers know to be true but neither, up to the present, has been capable of proof.' (L. Harrison Matthews, FRS, Introduction to Darwin's The Origin of Species, J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd, London, 1971, p.xi. 4. 'One must conclude that, contrary to the established and current wisdom a scenario describing the genesis of life on earth by chance and natural causes which can be accepted on the basis of fact and not faith has not yet been written.'(Hubert P. Yockey [Army Pulse Radiation Facility, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, USA], 'A calculation of the probability of spontaneous biogenesis by information theory'. Journal of Theoretical Biology, vol.67, 1977, p.396 Evolution is a religion?...thats a common diatribe by creationists and other evengelical nuts seeking to bring evolution DOWN to THEIR level so they can more effectively fight it. Evolution is not based on faith but one solid evidence and on probability thinking. And as evolution is a SCIENCE,its self correcting,meaning that frauds are exposed by other scientists when they are discovered,whereas creationists always try like hell to cover up their blunders and resist any change in their hypothesis,not on evidenciary ground but on DOGMATIC grounds. Just this week,scientists have discovered a possible genetic proof of macromutation/evolution which demonstrates that some species of flies were actually small sea dwelling creatures at one time. amusingly enough,i have not seen either you or TC comment on this...interesting... quote:Originally posted by redstang281: I think this is the most common misunderstanding by evolutionists. The belief of creation is not provable, it's a faith. The idea is that all science fits with the Biblical account of creation without compromising the clear teachings of the Bible. Pedantic (again) but ... 'Belief of Creation' exists no one doubts that. Ultimately knowledge of whether or not God created all that is will either be gained when we die, or we will disappear without trace and so no longer care .. that I agree with. All science fitting with the Biblical account of creation is anothermatter. If the biblical account of creation is your hypothesis, thenit is testable (to a degree). I think it's a bit of a cop out, though, to say it's faith so Idon't have to prove it. Why do you have faith in the biblical account of creation ? Why is that account any more/less believable than evolution in termsof the origin of species ? quote:Originally posted by redstang281:Now if we apply your laws to the theory of evolution we will find that evolution is not a science either. Non of the evolution theorys could stand up to any of these. (keep in mind microevolution is testible and is part of creation) It should have:1) testable hypotheses The basic (abridged) hypothesis behind evolutionary theory is thatthe diversity of life on Earth developed over time via redistributionof allelle frequencies in individual populations in response tochanges in the environment. Genetic mutations played a part inthis process. This hypothesis leads to predictions about what would be expectedto be seen in the world at large. These predictions can be compared with observations to be validated. If these predications are contradicted, then that part of thetheory to which they related is falsified. quote:Originally posted by redstang281:2) confirming evidence The majority of confirming evidence, whilst compelling for 'us'is dismissed as rubbish by most creationists. It leads into discussions over the age of the earth, gets sidetrackedinto probabalistic debates over the likelyhood of abiogenesis, and suggestions that a consistent ordering of fossils within rock stratacould have occurred due to a global flood. quote:Originally posted by redstang281:3) potential falsifications See above. quote:Originally posted by redstang281:Here's some important quotes: 2. 'In fact, evolution became in a sense a scientific religion; almost all scientists have accepted it and many are prepared to 'bend' their observations to fit in with it.' If observations are bent to fit evolutionary theory, these are picked up by peer review. I do NOT believe that an observation can be bentinto anything. If an evolutionary concept can explain observationsis that bending ? Check out creationist refutations of evidence FOR evolution ifyou would like to see some fascinating tricks of hypothesis. quote:Originally posted by redstang281:3. 'The fact of evolution is the backbone of biology, and biology is thus in the peculiar position of being a science founded on an unproved theory - is it then a science or a faith? Belief in the theory of evolution is thus exactly parallel to belief in special creation - both are concepts which believers know to be true but neither, up to the present, has been capable of proof.' (L. Harrison Matthews, FRS, Introduction to Darwin's The Origin of Species, J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd, London, 1971, p.xi. In what way is evolution the backbone of biology ? It is one facet of enquiry into the biological world. It does NOTinform studies of physiology, genetics, eco-systems, biochemistry, etc. Quite the reverse in fact. Failure to prove evolution has little to do with evidence, and much to do with politics, power, and religion. quote:Originally posted by redstang281:4. 'One must conclude that, contrary to the established and current wisdom a scenario describing the genesis of life on earth by chance and natural causes which can be accepted on the basis of fact and not faith has not yet been written.'(Hubert P. Yockey [Army Pulse Radiation Facility, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, USA], 'A calculation of the probability of spontaneous biogenesis by information theory'. Journal of Theoretical Biology, vol.67, 1977, p.396 Faith is about beleiving in something without any evidence.If we as evolutionists were not concerned with evidence, why wouldquote so much of it, and attempt to explain it ? Even the quote you provide says 'Has not yet been written', not thatit is in any sense impossible. 3. 'The fact of evolution is the backbone of biology, and biology is thus in the peculiar position of being a science founded on an unproved theory - is it then a science or a faith? Belief in the theory of evolution is thus exactly parallel to belief in special creation - both are concepts which believers know to be true but neither, up to the present, has been capable of proof.' (L. Harrison Matthews, FRS, Introduction to Darwin's The Origin of Species, J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd, London, 1971, p.xi. 4. 'One must conclude that, contrary to the established and current wisdom a scenario describing the genesis of life on earth by chance and natural causes which can be accepted on the basis of fact and not faith has not yet been written.'(Hubert P. Yockey [Army Pulse Radiation Facility, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, USA], 'A calculation of the probability of spontaneous biogenesis by information theory'. Journal of Theoretical Biology, vol.67, 1977, p.396 No, redstang. It's not a common misunderstanding of evolutionists. It's not even a misunderstanding. Evolutionists KNOW that creationism is not a science. It's a belief, a faith - a religious one. That's why we laugh at the notion of 'creation science'. Evolution, however, is completely different. It is in no sense a religion. it has: Your 'model' wasn't a model. It was two claims that completely avoided anything unique and testable. Of course, if you would like to stop whining and post it again it can, again, be pointed out why it was useless. Stop with this nonsense and provide a theory. I've already given you as much latitude as you could possibly have and your response so far was to post a could be scenario that wasn't scientific, but a "could be" scenario that was quickly pointed out to be wrong. Either provide a theory or admit you can't.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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A one-shot I joined last week was tasked with fighting a bunch of tribal orcs. At one point the orcs drew longbows (with what was at least a +6 to hit as the DM was asking if 25 AC hits). At this, everyone at the table got upset as, according to them, “the monster manual orcs use javelins 30/120 and occasionally chuck spears 20/60; and have a +5 to hit but only with melee weapons.” I'm used to DMs customizing monsters and deviating from the monster book. I had never made the assumption that we'd be fighting cookie cutter monsters, but the rest of that group seems to feel that that should be the norm. Now I'm concerned that I've misunderstood how D&D 5e is supposed to be run. I am DMing a 5e game this weekend, I'm now worried that people will have the same reaction to my creatures when I deviate from the book. Are 5e monsters intended to be used exactly as published in the MM, or is it within the rules and common custom to change them? 8 Answers 8 It's not only not wrong, it's encouraged in the DMG and the MM The Dungeon Masters Guide (DMG; pp. 273-282) has a set of guidelines for making your own monsters. This is alluded to in the Monster Manual (MM; p. 6) in the green box entitled "Modifying Creatures." Your problem with the longbow bearing orcs was their to hit bonus, not the fact that they were using long bows. ... fighting a bunch of tribal orcs. At one point the orcs drew longbows (with what was at least a +6 to hit as the DM was asking if 25 AC hits). At this, everyone at the table got upset as, according to them, “the monster manual orcs use javelins 30/120 and occasionally chuck spears 20/60; and have a +5 to hit but only with melee weapons.” This looks like a CR adjustment issue. Per the DMG tools, +6 to attack (proficiency bonus + ability score) is what a CR 3 creature gets(+2 and +4), but the damage per round still points toward CR 1/2 (6-8). Normal orcs are CR 1/2. (DMG; Monster Statistics by Challenge Rating; p. 274). The usual orc dexterity stat (12 Dex) provides a +1 bonus, not a +4 bonus(Dex 18-19). When added to the CR 1/2's +2 proficiency bonus an orc gets +3 to attack bonus (total) with a long bow. The +6 to hit was a significant difference in chances to hit for the orcs. The DMG points to a CR of 1 since the attack bonus is more than 2 greater than the basic monster. That moves the orcs' CR from 1/2 to 1: not due to the longbows, but due to to hit bonus. One rule overrides all others: the DM is the final authority on how the rules work in play (XGtE, p. 5)(thanks to @SeraphsWrath for the note). ... but check your modifications against the monster creation / customization material in the DMG. This will give you an idea of how much challenge a custom monster will offer to your players. It's not an exact measure, but it should get you in the ballpark. Experience In my brother's campaign, our party of 5 ran into 8 orcs armed with the usual great axes and also with long bows. (Three snipers in the trees!) We were mixed levels, 2 and 3. That was a tough fight, but we were not at extreme range (less than 100' to start) and they closed distance in a hurry (aggressive) as the fight progressed. We found that the great axes were a much more serious problem than the long bows -- but the orcs were not +6 to hit with bows. @Crovaxon made a useful suggestion in a comment on using ability checks to complement monster customization. If the players know the lore of the world you play in and/or know the monster manual itself, they might come into the game with certain expectations. But modifying the monster is still fine and a fun way to encounter new stuff! Just inform your players beforehand that you might modify the enemies they will encounter. Keep in mind what the Monster Manual gives you in terms of lore for the creatures you modify. If your modifications touch upon these, encourage your players to make Knowledge Rolls and incorporate your mods into your answer. \$\begingroup\$Don't forget page 5 in Xanathar's: One rule overrides all others: the DM is the final authority on how the rules work in play.\$\endgroup\$ – SeraphsWrathAug 11 '18 at 18:00 2 \$\begingroup\$This is an excellent amount of research, calculation and data on your part Korvin, thank you. I really failed to grasp how much of a difference the dex bonus alone was adding to their challenge ratings. Perhaps the range issue is merely mechanical, changing the action economy of the fight, but the stat block change is definitely something to complain about. I think I'm starting to understand all the hubbub.\$\endgroup\$ – AshRandomAug 12 '18 at 11:41 2 \$\begingroup\$One addition to an otherwise great answer: If the players know the lore of the world you play in and/or know the monster manual itself, they might come into the game with certain expectations. But modifying the monster is still fine and a fun way to encounter new stuff! Just inform your players beforehand that you might modify the enemies they will encounter. Keep in mind what the Monster Manual gives you in terms of lore for the creatures you modify. If your modifications touch upon these, encourage your players to make Knowledge Rolls and incorporate your mods into your answer.\$\endgroup\$ – CrovaxonAug 13 '18 at 11:53 There's a very simple (implicit) rule that is very much put on a pedestal in D&D, especially in 5e: If You [the GM] don't like it, Change It! What does that mean? Well... If the GM feels that their orc tribe is equipped with Longbows and has a +6 for that, this is their decision and it is not in the right of the players to challenge this decision because the GM is the world. 5e makes it a big part that the GM has every right to change the world as they deem fit, to invent monsters and change them as they want. For example page 5 of Xanathar's guide to everything: One rule overrides all others: the DM is the final authority on how the rules work in play. And in the Monster Manual itself there is this: Feel free to tweak an existing creature to make it into something more useful for you. In this vein, the GM did decide to change the Orcs to be something they want: Killersniperorcs. True, their challenge rating was obviously too high for your party, but it was their right to do so. But the Players have no basis for their argument if it starts with "In the monster manual..." because D&D 5e is a game that practically yells at the GM "Invent your own stuff, we just give you a toybox".This lazy invent everything yourself attitude is what I hate in some games. And this very thing about 5e takes away the players very ability to challenge GM decisions on the basis of the monster-manual: The GM is the final and only arbitrator, especially when it comes to monster statistics as the 2 quotes above point out. And they have to be able to do this tweaking because there is one big thing that designing monsters in D&D5e demands of the GM: Playtest it. TL;DR As mean as it sounds: don't challenge the decision of the change in itself, ask the GM to explain how challenging they thought this should be. They might be still playtesting this specific variant of orc and adjusting it for further use! Monsters exactly as MM? Not really. The MM says: Modifying Creatures Despite the Versatile collection of Monsters in this book, you might be at a loss when it comes to finding the perfect creature for part of an adventure. Feel free to tweak an existing creature to make it into something more useful for you, perhaps by borrowing a trait or two from a different monster or by using a variant or template, such as the ones in this book. Keep in mind that modifying a monster, including when you apply a template to it, might change its challenge rating. Let us make the Orc as an example. The MM version uses Greataxe and Javelin as weapons, both at +5 to hit (+2 from proficiency and +3 from Strength). You could say that a tribe of orcs from a certain region has the tradition of fighting larger monsters and hunt flying prey from afar and that tradition is reflected in their weapons of choice; Pike (Reach weapon) and Longbow (Ranged weapon with very long reach). They kept their proficiency bonus and added the respective ability modifier to their attacks. They adapted to fighting Large creatures and adopted a reach weapon for safety reasons and while the hit chance from their ranged attack decreased, their range increased a lot, allowing them to attack earlier from farther away. These still are the same CR 1/2 orcs. You (and your DM) are right. Customizing monsters is part of the game As others have said, changing up monsters from the MM is encouraged. This is especially useful if you have players who know, for example, that orcs only use javelins with a +5 to hit. Modifying them slightly to be a bit better trained to up the challenge is completely within the bounds of a normal D&D 5e table. This enables the DM to properly challenge, narrate, and, as is sometimes necessary, prevent metagaming. In my campaigns, I usually only have about 1/2 of the enemies straight from the MM unmodified. This has allowed lower level parties to fight weaker versions of more interesting enemies, higher level parties enjoy fighting stronger versions of more thematic enemies, or completely custom fights with raid-like mechanics that the party can learn and adapt to. The key is to know where they are and balance it for that. Addressing the DM, and not the problem This really bothers me, though. Unless the fight was the DM obviously having fun smashing the players, their reaction should have been along the lines of takes cover "Since when did orcs have such good aim? And where did they get the longbows?" deal with it in character Bringing up something that bothers you is obviously fine, but solving an in-game issue by trying to appeal to the DM is like buying loot crates to beat a PvE game. Just don't. You know whether it was unfair I wasn't there, I don't. Was the challenge too hard for the party or was the party unprepared because they were metagaming on the way in? If it's the former, your DM might need to work on balancing. Based on them rattling off the armaments and stat lines mid-combat, though, I feel it's the latter. TL;DR Customizing existing monsters or even creating new ones is part of D&D 5e and is strongly encouraged. Balancing may be an issue but this sounds more like a desire from the other players to have a metagaming advantage. Most importantly, solving problems in the game's world by appealing to the DM is a party foul. Solve it in character and then talk after. No, DnD5e is not supposed to have only cookie-cutter monsters from the Monster Manual. Inventing own content is not just permitted, it is encouraged. The Monster Manual is supposed to serve: As a repository of ready-to-play opponents the DM can insert into their game when they don't feel like inventing their own As an example for the DM for how the sheets of balanced monsters should look There are three reasons I could imagine why the players might have reacted negatively to the decision to modify the standard orcs by giving them longbows: Replacing spears and javelines with longbows made the encounter too hard for them. You don't write how the battle was going, but "And now they suddenly all have better weapons" might have sounded like cheap DMing. If they were already losing, it might have looked like a killer-DM move (a killer DM is a DM who thinks they "win" the game by killing all player-characters). It conflicted with assumptions about the game mechanics. When the players learned the game, they got the impression that the game is to be played as written in the rulebook. This appears to be a communication failure while teaching the game. It conflicted with assumptions about the game lore. The players might have had a certain conception about how orcs are supposed to fight. Orcs with longbows might have seemed out-of-character to them. Especially if they are tribal orcs who are generally assumed to use brutish and crude weapons and tactics with little finesse. Just like you wouldn't expect elves to do a berserker charge with great axes or dwarfes to fence with epees. Having NPCs act against stereotypes can be interesting, but you need to provide some plausible explanation why they would do that. I do not know your group and I haven't participated in your game, so I do not know which of these reasons made the players upset. \$\begingroup\$Concerning the last point, why does the DM need to explain changes they make to the lore?\$\endgroup\$ – RubiksmooseAug 13 '18 at 12:33 2 \$\begingroup\$@Rubiksmoose Because player go into a game with certain expectations. In a DnD games, it's usually to experience Tolkien-inspired heroic fantasy. To give a more exaggerated example: When you agreed to play DnD, and the DM suddenly has an UFO land in front of the PCs with an alien inviting them to have a space adventure, wouldn't you also feel that the DM mislead you about what to expect from the game?\$\endgroup\$ – PhilippAug 13 '18 at 12:39 3 \$\begingroup\$@Rubiksmoose the lore should be a common shared understanding of the world. If you deviate from the "default lore", then this should be made explicit to ensure that the understanding is still common - tribal orcs using longbows should come as a surprise to players only if it's also a surprise to in-game PCs and NPCs; if in-game PCs and NPCs would shrug and say "yep, tribal orcs tend to do that" then this should be also communicated to players the moment this fact becomes relevant i.e. before the longbows come out - simply to ensure that players know the relevant parts of what PCs know.\$\endgroup\$ – PeterisAug 13 '18 at 15:03 1 \$\begingroup\$@Peteris I understand this, but the question is asking about rules and common practices. My main point is that this answer says DMs "need" to do this which implies there is some rule or something forcing them to. There is not, but there are certainly reasons they should do it which I think would help if it were clarified in this answer.\$\endgroup\$ – RubiksmooseAug 13 '18 at 15:13 1 \$\begingroup\$This answer is written as if it is skipping details of the question. For example, the question isn’t asked by the DM of the session, but the answer keeps calling the DM “you”. You may wish to audit the answer’s accuracy relative to the question in order to find details where it can be improved with edits.\$\endgroup\$ – SevenSidedDieAug 13 '18 at 16:39 Classed NPCs You may not have been fighting generic monsters. As a DM I have filled out character sheets for NPCs that my players have fought. This means some of the monsters are a much higher to hit than I would have liked (like a +4 dex rouge), but other stats could also be lower. Even if that is the case like everyone states above, the DM can just change something if they feel it is too strong. Tactics in DnD things like experience are based on CR. CR is a raw power scale and can do things wrong at times. Specifically when tactics are put into play. When a DM wants to kick up the difficulty of a task without putting more XP or loot into the player hands they can bring out tactics. This tactic you were against is a generic "softening before engaging" and is inspired by roman legions. Romans would pepper their foes with arrows before marching in to fight. This makes your targets start with less effective health and makes the players slightly more cautious. There are many other tactics but the result is the same, putting skills together that are usefully separately into highly effective strategies. The DM is not in the wrong There may be a miscommunication about the style of game but DMs do not want to hold your hand all the time. They want a challenge to and may overestimate the parties abilities. The party could also just not expect something with a modicum of intellect. These monsters and groups have survived before and after your parties arrival. They will have specialized ways of fighting and the party needs to learn their foe to fight them properly. Take this as a learning experience, some things are deceptively hard just because they actually know what they are doing. Yes, it is badly wrong, unless the characters have been dropped in that world, in front of that orks, just 5 minutes before. Or they are all 5 years old. Forget about players for a moment. What you have is a group of adult people who have been living in a specific world, with a specific culture, surrounded by other culture more or less known, for years. This people are a (somehow) skilled group of adventurers, who routinely travel the world for many different reason, and thus are well prepared and informed. They know that orks do not use bows. Everybody knows it, even the most stupid of the farmer, the same way every living being on a random planet (let's call it "Earth") in a different plane of existence knows that humans do not shoot lasers from their eyes. Now, this is what the characters know. They know plants, they know how to behave in taverns, they know how to use weapons, they know how to use magic...but the players know nothing of this. How can players, thus, cross the interdimensional abyss that divide them from their characters? How can a player roleplay someone in a different universe, without any basic knowledge if that universe? Well, the answer is simple: reading manuals, reading books, or getting those information by the master. That is the contract between players and the DM, it's binding because it's the only way the players can have a chance to effectively play a character in that world. Are orks routinely using bows in that world? Well, then that should have been a well known fact. \$\begingroup\$The DM is not telling everything about the monsters because they are playing in a world which lore is common knowledge. Then it's not meta gamey at all, but the opposite because the characters know a lot of information which the players have no idea about.\$\endgroup\$ – motoDrizztAug 13 '18 at 12:27 1 \$\begingroup\$I think this answer makes a strong case for using Monster Manual creatures as printed, but I also think the tone may be off-putting. I've upvoted this, but I think more folks would benefit from this answer were it to accommodate—rather than reject outright—the other more traditional answers.\$\endgroup\$ – Hey I Can ChanAug 13 '18 at 14:00 1 \$\begingroup\$Are you saying that this specific case of monster modification is wrong or all of them? Is monster modification wrong only if the players don't know? If the latter it would seem that this falsely assumes modification and in-universe knowledge are mutually exclusive. You can both modify creatures (which is what the rules say and encourage already) and have that be in-character knowledge either by the DM explicitly telling players certain things or through in-character skill checks/RP.\$\endgroup\$ – RubiksmooseAug 13 '18 at 14:31 2 \$\begingroup\$@Rubiksmoose RE: "You can both modify creatures… and have that be in-character knowledge…." However, the question implies the DM didn't do that; instead, the DM tossed the accepted, printed notion of orcs don't use longbows and didn't replace in the PCs' knowledge scaffolding that knowledge with anything! To a brand new group, I can imagine that would seem like a betrayal: They lost what they believed was a reliable part of the game's fiction, and now they don't know what to expect in general. That degree of ambiguity bugs a lot of folks.\$\endgroup\$ – Hey I Can ChanAug 13 '18 at 14:58 2 \$\begingroup\$@Rubiksmoose I totally agree. That's why I recommended the answer try to accommodate rather than reject the other more traditional views on this topic that other answers express. I mean, yeah, I think the answer's tone is too extreme, but, nonetheless, I think the answer raises a good point!\$\endgroup\$ – Hey I Can ChanAug 13 '18 at 15:22 Possibly What the other answers to this question seems to be missing is the effect that DM fiat has on players. The most important thing is that the players buy into any DM decisions, and a DM has to understand the effect of their decisions on the players, and also on the world at large. Using the standard lore from the the monster manual builds a certain type of world, and if the players expect that world then any deviation can affect their immersion, and some players create their whole character to fit into the world they expect. If the world is not what they expect then there are going to be problems. So: Talk to your players If the players learn to expect these kind of deviations then they can set their expectations accordingly, and it is usually an easy transition to make, but throwing it on them in combat can be jarring. If I was a player in this campaign and had build a character to have range in order to get an advantage over enemies like orcs and the DM pulled this kind of switch on me then I would be annoyed. If I never had the expectation in the first place, then I would have had a chance to not build in such a way, or the choice of building this way in full knowledge. Never make a decision that disagrees with the players' idea of the world, or their place within it, without ensuring they are on board.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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Why This Matters The first round of summer syndication tests have come to a close, and round two — starting July 10 and featuring iWitness from Judge Judy Sheindlin and the comedic game show Punchline — is now underway. Round one commenced June 5 and included two locally produced Fox shows: The Jason Show, which originates from KMSP Minneapolis and stars Jason Matheson; and The Q Show, which launched last September on WXTF Philadelphia and stars Quincy Harris. Neither delivered huge ratings, although The Q Show might be an option for the Fox-owned stations to turn to if they need to fill a hole in late night or other dayparts in certain markets. The Jason Show averaged a 0.2/1 over its four-week run, which ended June 30, down 33% from its lead-in and even with year-ago time periods with a 0.1/1 in the key demographic of women 25-54. The show did best in home market KMSP Minneapolis at 10 a.m., where it turned in a 1.2/6, down 25% from its lead-in, but up 20% from its year-ago time period average, which was also The Jason Show. While The Jason Show is unlikely to be further tested or expanded outside of its home market, a 20% year-to-year gain is a nice jump for KMSP. The Q Show finished its four-week run at a 0.6/2, down 33% from its lead-in and down 25% from last year. Among women 25-54, the show averaged a 0.4/3. The Q Show did best on WAGA Atlanta at midnight, where it averaged a 1.6/4, down 30% from its lead-in and down 20% from last summer’s reruns of TMZ. That’s a market and a time slot where The Q Show might return. Still Watching What Happens Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen is right in the middle of its syndication test run, and it also isn’t serving up spectacular numbers. After two weeks of a four-week test, the show delivered a 0.5/1 share weighted metered market in 31 markets on Fox and Sinclair Broadcast Group-owned stations, down 38% from its lead-in and off 29% from last year at this time. Among women 25-54, WWHL averaged a 0.3/1. The Andy Cohen vehicle did best on KTVI St. Louis, Mo., at noon, where it clocked a 1.2/4. However, that was down 52% from its 2.5/8 lead-in and down 40% from what Warner Bros.’ TMZ did in the time slot a year ago. Cohen has not indicated that he’s looking to do a daytime talk show, but an original show in which he stars — as opposed to a rerun of his Bravo late-night show — remains something in which station programming chiefs seem interested. On July 10, day one of a six-week trial for Sheindlin’s iWitness, hosted by comedian John Henson (see The Five Spot, page 46), registered a 1.0/2 in seven markets with a double run on WWOR New York at 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. That was down 29% from its lead-in and down 9% from its year-ago time period averages. Among women 25-54, iWitness reported a 0.6/2. Over its first two days, iWitness held nearly 90% of its Family Feud lead-in among households in New York, and even beat its Feud lead-in among women 25-54. That performance, if it holds up or grows over the six weeks, could be enough to give iWitness a national run come 2018. The highest-rated market for iWitness was Detroit, where it aired at midnight on WJBK and averaged a 2.0/6. That was off 17% from its lead-in and down 5% from what Twentieth’s Dish Nation did in the time slot last July. iWitness features off-the-street contestants watching pieces of video and then answering questions about their recall of that video. Debmar-Mercury and FremantleMedia North America are co-producing the show. All of the episodes in its six-week run have already been produced. “We spent real money to co-produce this show with Fremantle, and it looks great,” said Ira Bernstein, co-president, Debmar-Mercury. “We produce them like they are already national shows.” Also bowing on July 10 was a four-week trial of a new comedic game show, Punchline. It opened with a 0.3/1 across nine markets, down 57% from its lead-in and down 40% from its year-ago time period averages, with a 0.2/1 in the key demo. Punchline features two teams of three comedians who riff on a clip, a picture or something from the day’s news. A live audience then decides which team’s riffs are funnier, and there’s no laugh track so if a team fails, they fail in awkward silence or amid audience groans. Later this summer, Fox will test two more shows: Culinary Genius, which comes from Gordon Ramsay and will be broadcast later on the U.K.’s ITV, and a court show starring Latina judge Ana Polo. Both of those shows will air Aug. 7-25. Finally, Sinclair Broadcast Group is trying out two of its own tests this summer. Sinclair joined Fox in sampling Watch What Happens Live, and in August it will offer Snap Decision, hosted by David Alan Grier. Snap Decision, which is being produced by Michael Eisner’s Tornante, will kick off its run on Aug. 7 and will air concurrently on GSN.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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In The News This Site My Story On April 10th, my husband and I welcomed our twin boys, Henry and Elias. While we were pregnant, we found out our sweet Henry had a congenital heart defect called Pulmonary Atresia (PAIVS). His heart defect caused him to develop abnormal arteries, which is why Henry will need a heart transplant. As he waits for his heart, he will be staying at MUSC. His brother and I are staying with Henry in Charleston, along with my mother during the week and my husband on the weekends. We are grateful for all the love and support from our community as we care for Henry.JENNIFER WILSON Benefits Scheduled For Henry Two benefits have been scheduled to help with the medical expense of infant Henry Wilson (see above explanation). The benefits are: ‘Helping Henry’ Steak Supper The Mayson Fire Department and Good Hope Baptist Church are sponsoring a ribeye steak supper Sat., July 21, from 5-7 p.m. at the church to benefit Henry. Eat-in or take out plates are $12 each. Henry the Heart Warrier5K Run and One Mile Walk Saturday, August 25, 8:00 AM, Saluda Town Park, S Jefferson Street, Saluda. $25 per participant, run and walk. Awards for the top 3 male and top 3 female runners Contact Debbie Kirkland to register: Debkirkland67@gmail. com, (864) 993 - 1966. All proceeds will go to Colton and Jennifer Wilson for Henry’s medical expenses. ANDREW JOHNSON Saluda Attorney Selected as a June Employee of the Month July 16, 2018 – The South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Employee of the Month programs recognizes staff whose work exemplifies our core principles: Competence, Courage and Compassion. Andrew Johnson, assistant general counsel, was recently named a June Employee of the Month. “I was very surprised and humbled to be selected, but I think that the recognition is a direct result of the leadership in the office of General Counsel,” he said. “Being selected is an honor for the entire legal team. I believe you can’t manage lawyers, instead you have to lead and inspire them, and that is the leadership we get from (General Counsel) Tony Catone. “I also love my DSS team - from the local DSS team in Saluda County led by Becky McDowell (who still gives me expert child welfare advice from time to time!) to the folks here in the State Office, the person to my left and my right as we work together in our mission for children and families in South Carolina.” Johnson is originally from Saluda. According to his nomination, Johnson “has a way of seamlessly absorbing the impact of everything that comes at him, no matter how big or complex the task. He completes his work swiftly and effectively but maintains flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Recently, a combination of highly sensitive projects required that Andrew review a total of more than 18,000 documents — and he did it without complaint.” He has been with the agency since 2013. “I have never had two days that were that the same,” Johnson said. “I feel like the luckiest lawyer that I know to get to come to work here at DSS - and actually make a difference in the lives of children and families. “What I love about the job is I have always believed over the years working here that this is how God wants me to use my law license for the benefit of the most vulnerable members of society — abused and neglected children, vulnerable adults and families in need. Staff chosen as part of the Employee of the Month Program are awarded lunch with the State Director along with other honorees, a dedicated parking space, a photo and write up displayed at State Office and a write-up sent to their community newspaper. Historical Society’s Annual Picnic The Saluda County Historical Society (SCHS) held their annual picnic at the home of Gene Berry at beautiful Padgett’s Pond on Saturday, July 14, 2018. Gene welcomed guests and gave a brief history of how he came to live beside the large pond. He has restored or rebuilt several of the out buildings at the site of an old grist mill. Guests were invited to enjoy viewing may of his items collected over the years and to walk around his property. Following the blessing by Kenneth Feaster, everyone helped themselves to the wide variety of delicious food. It was a great, cool place to relax and visit with friends and share a wonderful meal in the picturesque setting beside the mill pond. Our sincere appreciation to Gene for opening his home to the SCHS, for his hospitality and his dedication to Saluda County’s historical past. The Society is always looking for new members and volunteers. The museum is staffed by volunteers weekdays 10 -4 and half days on Saturdays. Please stop by and see the newly renovated Saluda Theatre or call 864-445-8550 for more information. We will be expecting to hear from you soon!	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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Commentaries PMC Weekly Review - October 28, 2016 Nearly 45 million Americans, representing about 40% of those between ages 20 and 40, have student debt. Total loans outstanding recently eclipsed $1.3 trillion—higher than the amount all of Americans owe on credit cards—so it is no surprise that these figures have captured widespread attention. Throughout this heated presidential election season, the issue of student loans has been a common topic of conversation between both candidates. With the dollar amounts so daunting, and the number of Americans affected by student debt increasing, politicians, economists, and voters alike debate whether student loans benefit the overall domestic economy, or instead, could be the catalyst for the next financial crisis. By way of background, student loans, sponsored by the United States Government as part of the National Defense Education Act, were first issued in the 1950s, and initially were offered only to select groups of students. The Higher Education Act of 1965 made student loans available to a wider group, and by the 1970s, students were borrowing billions of dollars each year. According to the Wall Street Journal, new federally backed student loans today total roughly $100 billion annually, as the price of education has increased far faster than the rate of inflation, and more people are pursuing college. Additionally, looser borrowing requirements and restrictions have made it easier to obtain student loans than in the 1950s. With more than a trillion dollars in loans outstanding that are held mostly by millennials, those opposing the current student debt system believe this debt burden creates an unnecessary strain on our economy. Most notably, it is likely that student loan burdens prevent the younger working generation from making large purchases, such as automobiles or their first home, and even starting families—all of which support economic growth. Carrying this weight is also detrimental to this generation’s (and the economy’s) future, as it creates challenges in saving for retirement and building wealth at a crucial stage in their careers. Furthermore, this same group is concerned that the ease of borrowing and the sheer figures described earlier could signal a looming bubble that could, in turn, ignite another financial crisis. This can be compared to the housing crisis experienced several years ago, when lenders were overly lenient in their loan-approval process, and defaults ensued that sparked the Great Recession. Conversely, proponents of student debt argue that in general, these debt instruments are more beneficial than detrimental to the economy. They point out that the majority of borrowers who are unable to repay their loans are those who dropped out of university and represent the minority of all student loan borrowers. Those who do graduate, particularly those with the largest student debt balances, go on to above-average paying careers and add to economic productivity, as they have been taught the skills employers seek. This group also contests the notion that our national student loan liability resembles the mortgage bubble, noting that student debt currently is a substantially lower portion of aggregate disposable income than mortgage debt was in 2007 (9% vs. 84%, according to the Wall Street Journal). Thus, this statistic, coupled with the fact that most borrows who default on student loans have lower debt balances, is not likely to trigger the next financial crisis. Both sides of the student debt story are far more complex, but there is no doubt the issue has captured the public’s attention, as evidenced by its prominence in the presidential race. 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Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 - 12:00 PM "The Misbegotten Moon, A Space Adventure" To her dismay, Baby Bop sees a half-moon and thinks the moon is broken in half! Through comic events, she goes on a search to find the missing pieces. Barney takes her and the kids on a magical adventure to the moon where she meets the Man in the Moon who eases her concerns.. D (#1202)	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
There is so much to like about the Knicks’ season so far. After a long offseason and miserable NY baseball season just seeing the Knicks take the floor is reason enough for celebration. As most Knick fans know, it wouldn’t be an authentic season with out it being a roller coaster ride so I’m documenting the ups and downs of the year in a reoccurring “Likes and Dislikes” column. Here is where we are at after 4 games. 1. The vets The Knicks’ offseason acquisition of NBA artifacts became a bit of a meme after names like Kidd, Camby, and Thomas were added to the roster. When Rasheed Wallace was brought in it got to the point where it just seemed like trolling. After four games I must admit that I’ve really enjoyed the collective contributions of each of them. Years ago signing big names years past their expiration date was from chapter one of the Knicks offseason playbook. It’s a big part of what kept the Knicks stagnant for years when guys like Buck Williams, Glen Rice, Vin Baker, Steve Francis and Tracy McGrady were brought in over youthful names Knick fans weren’t familiar with. However, after seeing how in control of the game Jason Kidd still remains at 39 years old, its something that is nothing short of astounding. The little things that takes years to master such as turning pump fakes into three free throws and turning mediocre entry passes into automatic Knick fastbreaks has been a real key into the Knicks 4 game winning streak. More importantly, hearing about how Knick practices have turned into a bit of a basketball camp where NBA veterans are coaching the younger guys is an intangible that seems like a team practice hasn’t happened around here since Red Holzman was around. Even Pablo Prigioni’s Kidd-like control of the basketball is something Knick fans can’t help but love after remembering how much of a ride it was just to watch Lin struggle bringing the ball up the floor or Douglas spend an entire possession dribbling in circles. Plus, you have to admit, its always fun to watch rustic oldschool dudes whip young guys on the court. And speaking of old guys… 2. Rasheed Wallace Wallace is the indisputable Garden favorite this year. At first I think we all thought it was pretty fun to have the leagues most interesting player as our mascot, but it turns out that Rasheed isn’t just here for the Knicks to “cut-the-check” as he once famously described his motivation. Ever since the moment he has stepped onto the Garden floor he has greatly contributed to every game he has played in whether by small things like help defense or simply by proving he’s still worthy of defense when outside the arch. There’s something about that wildly filthy beard and off the cuff quotes (My favorite so far: “I accept my Brian Scalabrine role. I’m cool with it.“) that resonate with Knick fans. Yes his minutes will probably not get much bigger than they have with Camby and Amare obviously on schedule to cut into them, but every second he’s been on the court has been overwhelmingly positive. And this isn’t like when Vin Baker’s corpse was trotted out here. When Wallace isn’t on the floor he’s screaming from the bench, running drills during practice, and leading the huddles in the middle of the court after the game. For me part of the reason I love Rasheed so much is that he’s a reminder of what the Knicks stood for during our golden years in the 90s. He’s a throwback player that reminds us of Oakley and Mason. He’s someone that should have always been a Knick in the first place and having him on the team now is a bit of vindication for fans never got over how certain they were that his next stop after a short stay in Atlanta and Detroit, would be the Knicks. There are certain archetypes Knick fans envision when thinking about the kind of players that should be wearing Knick jerseys and Rasheed has always and always will fit every one of them. 3 Defense Full disclosure I hate math & numbers so naturally I’m not a big stats guy. I also think that it’s a bit too early to put much stock into some of the league stats that have been tabulated over the first four games of the season. Still, the team defensive stats that the Knicks have put together deserve recognition. Did you know that Knick opponents are scoring the least amount per game at just 87.5? This isn’t the only category the Knicks are leading in. When it comes to offense the Knicks are actually ranked at third highest in the league at a Mike Dantoni-like 104.5. This is a 17 point differential which ranks as the largest disparity among all NBA teams. This shows us that being a defensive minded team does not mean that offense suffers at all. Here is some more stats to make Knick fans salivate: The Knicks rank #1 in forced turnovers per game (18), #1 in lowest amount of opponent assists per game (17), and #1 in lowest opponent field goal percentage per game at .407%. Can we attribute this all to Coach Woodson or is this something that comes from having a roster full of experienced players that know a thing or two about winning games? Either way the Garden has always loved defensive Knick teams and if the first few games of the season serve as any indication its that we are going to love watching this team. 1. Knicks ad campaign The Knicks marketing department has always been one of my favorite punching bags and one that I’ve written about before after I couldn’t take anymore of those horrible commercials during the 2010 season. You probably heard about the Knicks decision to pull its ads after some comlplaints about the bad taste they were in. New Yorkers are familiar with rampant injuries of Broadway’s Spider Man show. The irony of making fun of injuries while using $65M man Amare on that particular poster is actually comedy gold if you ask me. I have an unhealthy obsession with bad advertising campaigns and it always kills me to see the Knicks constantly fumble when it comes to promoting the team. I actually don’t mind this campaign since it’s a bit out the box. The Jason Kidd one, “You can either go out and attempt to pick up sixes and sevens or stay home and watch Kidd dish out dimes here,” actually is a good one. Look the Knicks have are a marquee brand so regardless of how bad there ads are it won’t make much of a difference but can we get one campaign that doesn’t embarrass the team? 2. Shumpert injury news Earlier this week the NYPOST reported that Shumpert’s injury recovery is taking longer than expected. A December return is now being projected to happen in February, perhaps even after the All-Star Break. There isn’t anyone that wants him to rush back to recovery, but with the Knicks playing so well defensivly now, just imagine how much more of a lock down team the Knicks can be with Shumpert back in the lineup. Ronnie Brewer is certainly doing a great job taking his place in the starting five but part of relying on elders like Kidd and Pablo leave the Knicks open to a huge injury risk. If one them goes down, things could get messy. An NBA player’s second year in the league is also a very important one so every game Shumpert doesn’t play is a one less game of valuable NBA experience that can help him grow into one a premier player. 3. Kurt Thomas I single out Thomas more out of a desire to have a third ‘dislike’ on record than any real frustrations I’ve gotten from Ol’ Crazy Eyes. The fact of the matter is that Kurt Thomas was actually one of my favorite Knicks of the early 2000s. He was always one of my Fantasy sleepers with a consistent rebounding, FG%, and scoring numbers to rely on actually. I must admit that I’ve only seen glimpses of him since he left the Knicks and they were always serviceable minutes. I actually thought that he’d be more of a factor than what he has been so far. While he hasn’t shot much, he’s missed a few open looks that always used to be automatic. Seeing him lumber up and down the court also makes me realize I’ve might have overestimated how great it was to have him return to the Knicks. Maybe its more of a reflection on how well Sheed has played so far but after the Mavs game Thomas seems to have already fallen out of the lineup. Not what I had in mind. - Rich B. Richard is an active member of our growing community, posting under the Starks nickname and has recently started his own blog called http://starksraving.com - make sure you read it!	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Share This Listing Public Comments Buy 2 get 1 FREE. Terms & Conditions Apply. Parenting book. Spine intact. No markings. Consigned item sold "As Is/ Where Is" with no guarantees, warranties, refunds or exchanges. Not for the fussy. goodmemorylane Amazon Review Very helpful and fast read for new mothers By A Customer on September 28, 2001 I got this book from the library and found it to be so helpful that I decided to buy a copy of my own. The instructions are clear and very simple, and also the book shows you what to do using pictures. It goes into how to breast and/or bottle feed without the huge lectures and guilt trips for mothers who decide to bottle feed. It doesn't include every aspect of child care but it's gives the new mom a very good start. It also helps that the book is short and very inexpensive. Makes a great shower gift, especially for the giver who is short on cash. A Terrific Reference in a Small Package By A Customer on October 2, 2000 I was surprised to find no reviews of this book. After the birth of our first child, we received this as a gift and although this reference was a small paperback, it was so full of information I referred to it frequently. The photographs are terrific and this book is an excellent primer for any new parent who wants more information on how to manage the newborn phase of life. I highly recommend it. http://www.amazon.com/Your-New-Baby-DK-Healthcare/dp/0751305529 Getting This Meet-up Tampines Singapore Mailing & Delivery Not liable for lost/damaged mail. Not for fussy buyers as they are vexations to the spirit. Thanks for viewing.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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By conducting anti-satellite test, India has joined the club of irresponsible nations that lack global citizenship ethos and suitable environmental concerns. PM Narendra Modi announced Wednesday afternoon that India had successfully used an anti-satellite missile to shoot down a live satellite. His praise for ‘Mission Shakti’, however, only brought one film to mind. No safe space Amongst the most terrifying scenes in Alfonso Cuarón’s film Gravity was the one during a spacewalk when mission control tells the astronauts to get into the space station as soon as possible because a deadly wave of space debris was approaching. It was ironical that one of the astronauts conducting the spacewalk was also singing an old Bollywood song – Mera Joota Hai Japani. The debris strike was a gruesome scene visually and technically, because not only did the debris claim lives, it also destroyed the space station. The debris in the film was the result of a Chinese missile strike on a defunct satellite in space. The remnants of the strike caused havoc. The debris was not fiction, the movie may have been. In a similar manner, the debris created from India’s strike Wednesday on a low earth orbit satellite is a fact and not fiction. The Ministry of External Affairs put out a series of FAQs on the anti-satellite test after PM Modi’s announcement. Among the interesting points it covers, one is on the debris generated. The MEA declares: “The test was done in the lower atmosphere to ensure that there is no space debris. Whatever debris that is generated will decay and fall back onto the earth within weeks.” But the fact is that low-earth orbit or higher up, there is going to be debris, and like all pollution, it is damaging, whatever its shelf life. No security sense PM Narendra Modi’s announcement of India’s membership in an elite club of countries that can destroy a satellite in space is a technical achievement. But it pales in comparison to sending a mission to the moon, like Chandrayaan-1. The use of a missile on a live satellite as claimed by the government makes little military sense and virtually no security sense. By conducting this test, India has, in fact, joined the club of irresponsible nations that lack global citizenship ethos and suitable environmental concerns. Just as the oceans are, so are the rivers and so is space – a global commons. And concern for the commons is a responsibility of every citizen and nation in the world. By adding to the debris in space, India has demonstrated its complete disregard for the moral principles governing the commons. Creating debris in space is as bad as Kanpur adding industrial sewage to mother Ganga. The main reason why satellites can be used as weapons of war is for reconnaissance, communications and to guide missiles toward their designated targets. That situation arises in an all-out conventional war. A scenario that looks highly unlikely now and if it were to happen, it would be the result of gross diplomatic failures. In the foreseeable future, the conflicts that India is going to remain engaged in will be low intensity in nature, whether in Kashmir or the Naxal areas of central India, or the northeast. In these conflicts, the only satellite user is going to be India and its security forces. Given these scenarios, destroying a live satellite on 27 March 2019 raises questions that are completely in the non-security realm. No race with China Any claim that by conducting by one anti-satellite test India is at par with China in terms of space capabilities is the figment of somebody’s vivid imagination. India has a very advanced and admirable space programme with non-military uses. Dovetailing that into military use doesn’t take much tweaking or relearning, but what it requires is an entire network that is on land, on the sea, in the air and in space. India is far from developing the military network that joins the three services and gives them a space use platform. On that score, China is so far ahead of India that they didn’t even announce their anti-satellite test, until the US Department of Defense confirmed it in 2007. The author is a Congress leader and Editor-in-Chief of Defence & Security Alert. 15 COMMENTS The former NSA has now confirmed that former Chief of DRDO has never sought green signal or refused. Saraswat himself has made it clear that time what was it’s priority. His statement now only added more amo to Political Assault Upon Opposition (PASU) in political war in bhoo I am ordinary Indian like millions of others having grown middle class family. I neither have any affiliation with Congres or BJP. If I am correct the author is originally from Jaswant Singh dynasty and senior member of BJP. The author has participated in Kargil War during Vajpayee era. So he cannot be declared as anti national and Pakistani agent. The world is already under constant threat in land, water and sky. He has only questioned the efficacy of joining space war club. His views should be read with open mind irrespective of whichever party one represents. By the way at a time when we are celebrating our membership in space war club, six sanitation workers in Sriperambadur in Tamil Nadu chocked to death when they entered to clean septic tank. While celebrating space war club is fine, let Modi and BJP take credit and also win second term, India also need to spend more money on saving life of our sanitation workers. We should not allow our Netajis to wash their feet for photo ops. If our leaders really do something for such poor, they would be more than happy and would rather not allow netas to wash their feet. If any of us like the ideology of party Print reader can join instead of reading from the point of view party As a Kanpuriya I object to the comparison with industrial sewage from Kanpur, the biggest city on the Ganga . It is far cleaner than its tributary the Yamuna at either Delhi or Agra. Municipal wastewater is also a major pollutant, not just industrial waste. Publishing this article and circulating it among the readers leads to mass consumption of electricity and depletion of mobile and laptop shelf life. That this reading devices are made from rare elements. The print therefore, is a very irresponsible publication who in means to propagate its myopic views blatantly disregards environment. The article has a sole purpose of criticizing modi even at the cost of demoralizing the scientists who put their hard work for this great feat. The technologies that are used by common men now a days are all result of technology invented for claiming superiority over enemy in a war by Nation. were and are the people of countries like USA, erstwhile USSR, China who have developed such capacity and capability fools ? Why they have spent their valuable national resources on acquiring and developing such fire-power ? If it is imperative for big powers to have this capacity, why India as emerging super power should shun this capability. question to be posed today is – why UPA government did not give permission to our scientists to go for development of this fire power when India was within striking distance to acquire this type of fire power a decade earlier ? Dude it just shows that you guys have a hard on for this government.I mean really?the ability to destroy a satellite which only 3 nations had before us and now we have it is reduced to a joke by you guys.I thought print was a sensible and fact based but you guys just want to attack this government and it proves that you shouldn’t be taken seriously.kudos to you. This article lack knowledge of millitary importance of satellites. Satellite wars are essence of this era and when such attack will come it wont announce 5 years early and then we should try devloping this technology. The best time to devlop a millitary technology is when you think you may not need it. Today India is a nuclear power bit has never used it in war, that doesnt mean possesion of nuclear technology is waste. Also what was shown in movie gravity was a bit exxagerated, dont worry our space has a lot of room for debris from tiny satellite and its not that we are going to daily blast one satellite as kanpur releases sewage in ganga The man is made a complete joke of himself by writing this ill-timed and propagandist article. who wrote this article. of-course he is a congress guy and had to write a hit article demeaning Indian achievement. He talks like pakistan talks about “eco-terror” after Balakot strike. The author says “But the fact is that low-earth orbit or higher up, there is going to be debris, and like all pollution, it is damaging, whatever its shelf life.” Pollution of your “mother ganga” happened all these years and what steps did Congress party of the gandhi dynasty take? A small amount of space debris in already polluted environment by India is not going to help anyone but weaken the country against the anti-sattelite threats by the likes of China. Why is congress party so China tilted and pakistan loving? I am amazed that this CONgressi is more concerned about a kilo of space debris while NEW DELHI is so polluted that world environment bodies are issuing warnings to tourists. The whole of India is suffering pollution but this man is so concerned about space debris! Nahh…congreess just is out of its depths as to hw to handle Modi’s popularity …and write mindless articles like this which sounds “intellectual” but are just nonsense written in English language 😀 Arguments provided by the Congress party author can be used against Indira Gandhi doing a Pokhran…she polluted the environment and also made sure that India acted irresponsibly with complete disregard to human welfare issues that ” lack global citizenship ethos and suitable environmental concerns.” WOULD THE SAME CONGRESSWALA BLAME INDIRA FOR THE NUCLEAR BLASTS ? ISNT NUCLEAR BOMB A HAZARD TO EVERYTHING? ARE THE CONGRESSWALAS READY TO CLAIM THAT INDIRA CREATED POKHRAN FOR HER POLITICAL GAINS ONLY? In which world r u living? Saying…India has demonstrated its complete disregard for the moral principles governing the commons. Let me clear it for you…in the world where terrorist is blocked by power nation to be declared terrorist….the other big power nation scraped climate change trearty and whole world is on trade war….some big city is running out of water….in such scenario it is always better to have proactive security measures and high end developed tech weaponry…..and mission Shakti is in that direction. This article is totally politically motivated. Very sad! Congress is a confused party. On one side it takes credit for first nuclear test, setting up BARC, sending man to space by begging USSR, on the other hand if something done indigenously it criticises. Only if it was done by Gandhi family, the act would have been purified like washing sins with Ganges water. If congress is so averse to anti-satellite technology, why did it allow DRDO to come to a stage where it was almost ready to execute the project? Congress should have simply said as a peace loving nation, we do not believe in any form of weaponisation. May be time to dismantle army, nave and airforce. Like Pandit Nehru gifted permanent membership of UN to China, like Pandit Nehru gave up Akshai Chin to China because not a blade of grass grew there. International relation cannot be run with bleary eyed policy of pacifism. One must have the ability to hit back, if need arises, that is real dharma. A weak person can never say I forgive you, only a strong can.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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Census 2010 - 'We can't move forward until you mail it back' Published 12:00 am, Tuesday, March 30, 2010 Every 10 years the people in the United States are required to take a head count. Most people understand the importance of the Census, to others it is a pain in the neck. This year, the U.S. Census Bureau has simplified this task. In the mail you receive a questionnaire with ten questions, you fill it out, then you put it back in the mail. It is estimated that this takes a family an average of 10 minutes. That is faster then bathing your child or walking the dog. If you do not fill the questioners out, you can expect a knock on your door from a representative of the U.S. Census Bureau to fill the questionnaire out for you. "A lot of homes have received the 2010 Census this past week," Renne McMillion Clark, Media Specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau, said. "It cost us 42 cents to mail this census to you, if someone has to come to your house it costs about $57. You are looking at 42 cents compared to $57. We need people to have the attitude that this is yours, please mail it back to us." Clark said it is not only time consuming to have someone come to your house, but the money that is used to send the people to your house is an important factor. "We are talking about tax payers money, yours and mine, to pay someone to come out and collect the data," Clark said. According to information given by Clark, the United States Constitution requires a census every 10 years to determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives. Community leaders use the census to plan schools, building roads, planning recreational opportunities and managing health-care services. "The 2010 Census is safe because we can not share this information with anyone; the FBI, the police department, the CIA, we cannot even share the information with the President of the United States" Clark said. "The Census is important because of the distribution of more than $400 billion in federal funds to State, Local and Tribal government." For every one person that does not fill the Census out, our state loses approximately $2700, Clark said. "That is a lot of money that our state needs," Clark said "We lose that money every year, for ten years." According to Clark it does not matter if the person is a citizen of the United States, everyone that is living in the U.S. needs to be accounted for. "Non-citizens of the United States should not be worried about filling out the Census," Clark said. "They do not need to be worried about deportation, the information is confidential because with the census it is a statistical count. It is just a count. If you go to a retail store and fill out an application for a credit card they are going to ask you for more information than what we ask." Clark said that if the information that they gather is shared and it can identify an individual or a business, they can be prosecuted up to five years in prison or have to pay a fine of $250,000 or both. "We cannot and will not share this information, we have taken an oath that we will not share it," Clark said. The U.S. Census Bureau is still recruiting for numerators. If the Census is not received and processed by mid-April, people will be knocking on your door at the beginning of May to collect the data. "If a resident is hesitant or reluctant if this is a Census worker or not, that resident can ask the worker for another form of idea and compare it with their badge," Clark said. "The homeowner should not let the worker in their house, the worker is trained to stand outside of the residents house and take the information that is needed. A Census taker should never ask to come into your house. They will also never ask for personal information like social security number, driver's license number, or bank information. If someone is asking for that information, the residents needs to notify the police immediately." If you need assistance or have question about the 2010 Census please contact 866-872-6868. If you would like more information about employment with the U.S. Census Bureau please contact 866-872-2010.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
For 35 years, Hospice 'a place like no other' Anita Denny thought she wouldn’t have her husband Jack for very much longer. His body ravaged by cancer – melanoma that they thought he’d beaten five years earlier but which came back with a vengeance in July – he wasn’t eating, he wasn’t drinking much, he was suffering pain and was having trouble breathing. But on Sept. 30 the 72-year-old retired GM Trim Plant worker was moved into one of the residential beds at the Hospice, and immediately his state of mind transformed. Instead of dying he was living. “I think it’s a new beginning,” Jack said this week from his homey, well-appointed room, where friends had dropped in for a visit and Anita was sitting by his bed. “He came in here and it was like night and day the change in him,” Anita marvelled. The first day, he was convinced to try half a bowl of homemade soup, then he had another, and another. “And I’ve been eating solid food ever since,” says Jack, who feels great since moving in. “I don’t know what it is.” If he has any pain, “all I’ve got to do is ring the bell and someone is right here.” And people – the staff and volunteers – are so caring. When Anita goes to the nearby kitchen for a snack it takes a half hour to get back because everyone stops to ask how she and Jack are doing. Visitors can’t believe what Hospice provides, says Anita, recalling last weekend when family convened for a big, festive Thanksgiving dinner in Jack’s room, where a table had been set up with linen and fine tableware. Most importantly, she says, “I think coming here has given us more time.” Events that raise big bucks for Hospice include: the annual Evening for Hospice event which was held Friday night; the Savour the Wine tour of local wineries; the Hospice Face to Face program that involves 500 canvassers each asking 10 people for $10; the LifeWalk held in the spring along the Ganatchio Trail; and the Hockey for Hospice tournament held during the Christmas break. That painstaking attention to patients and their families is what the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County has focused on for 35 years, says longtime executive director Carol Derbyshire. “We have to get in there and we have to work hard to help all these people, so they don’t feel like a burden and the family’s not wearing down trying to care for this person.” Derbyshire was one of the first 26 volunteers trained as Hospice was starting up in 1979, the first community-based hospice in the province. It has since grown and evolved, becoming a model for other hospices in Canada and around the world, and serving anyone with a life-altering illness. As the population ages, and more and more people live longer with diseases like cancer that once killed so quickly, Hospice now cares for 2,000 patients a year, up 1,000 from just five years ago. Most of those people don’t go to the residence, which has eight beds. They’re cared for in their homes, in hospital or in long-term care. Staff and volunteers – there are almost 700, contributing a total of 60,000 hours of time annually – make 58,000 home visits a year. And as it celebrates 35 years, it’s about to break ground on a 10-bed residential home in Leamington, with the Leamington community so keen on the idea that the hospital foundation is committing to raise $400,000 annually – the cost over and above what the Ontario government provides. Overall, Hospice raises $1.7 million each year to pay for all the extras that aren’t funded by the government. Its budget is $3.4 million. “Windsor and Essex County has a reputation for embracing those people who need to be cared for,” says Marianne Angus, who has volunteered at Hospice since the beginning. “It’s a philosophy and way of life we have.” She’s helped in the kitchen, the office and at reception. She’s dropped in on patients to make sure everyone has at least one home visit every day, and she’s stayed overnight in their home so the family caregiver can go to his home for some sleep and a shower. “Nothing is impossible. We try whatever we need to try to be of service to people in need,” Angus said. “You probably catch I have a passion for this place.” The idea came from the late Rev. Paul Chidwick from St. Mary’s Anglican Church, who was impressed with hospices in England, where the whole philosophy was managing the pain of a patient – not just the physical pain, but the emotional, spiritual and psychosocial pain. If you take care of those aspects of dying, and you help the family, then the person and family are pretty peaceful at the end, said Derbyshire. The original idea was to have a hospice in a wing at Met hospital. But the government wouldn’t fund it. So the organizers decided they’d create a community-based hospice instead. “In retrospect, getting turned down for the unit in the hospital was the best thing that ever happened for us,” Derbyshire said. About 2,000 people attended the first Hospice fundraiser evening in 1979. And from there, people started calling, volunteering and donating. “It was embraced, that whole concept, right from the beginning,” Derbyshire said. Met provided free office space, Jane Boyd left her teaching job to became the first director and June Jones left teaching at the University of Windsor to become a part-time nurse, soon joined by Viola Glos. Patients referred to Hospice in those early years were typically three to six weeks away from dying, so the work was difficult, said Derbyshire, who volunteered for several years before she was hired onto the staff. “It was something that appealed to all of us,” she said. “It wasn’t about the money, that’s for sure, but it felt right to us and we all over the years have said we found our niche and loved every minute of it.” Eventually, the palliative care movement began to take hold. Windsor recruited a palliative specialist, Dr. Charmaine Jones, who focused on pain and symptom management. The government improved how palliative doctors are paid, which helped attract more of them to the field. And Hospice found a new home in a vacated school on Empress Street. Thanks to considerable donations and volunteer efforts, that site has been transformed into the Hospice Village, consisting of several separate buildings including the Wellness Centre, where staff and volunteers run 44 programs; a pain and clinic in the Transition to Betterness building; the Solcz Family Home for Children and Families; the residential home; and April’s Garden Conservatory, a 650-square-foot structure recently built by Ron and Noella Truant. The Truants came up with the idea after visiting a dying relative at a Hospice in Burlington, where the family spent many hours crowded into a gazebo. “We learned it is all about quality of life,” said Ron, who got involved with Hospice first as a donor and volunteer and more recently as a patient. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2012 and has been managing the disease ever since. “I’m not end-of-life by any means,” he said. “My point is that Hospice is about quality of life, accepting change and how you choose to live your life.” While the village is an impressive place, many staff don’t spend a lot of time there, said palliative physician Dr. Sheri Bergeron. “Our work is out in the community, so we do home visits. We (doctors, nurses, social workers and other staff) go to them,” she said. Bonnie Storey said she is so grateful that she was able to give her husband Jim what he wanted – to die at home – thanks to Hospice’s help. “My rock was the Hospice phone number,” she said. “I knew I could call day and night and someone would have an answer to my question.” And the palliative care doctor would call from the road and ask her – since he was in the neighbourhood — if he could drop in. The care and concern people show is unprecedented, said Storey, who is now volunteering for Hospice.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Purdue trustees approve faculty promotions Purdue University's Board of Trustees on Friday (April 4) approved faculty promotions. The following promotions are effective with the 2014-15 academic year. For the West Lafayette campus, that means Aug. 18, except where otherwise noted.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
[We offer the following article for your consideration. There is a message for us to consider as we view our responsibility as individuals and as members of a local assembly of believers. RH] Our response to the poor should be influenced by Scripture. The compassion of God is perhaps his most incredible communicable attribute, and is certainly His most discussed attribute in Scripture. Understanding this should guide any discussion about showing compassion to the poor. To use Pipers metaphor, if our theology is going to be the pillars of our argument, then Gods compassion is the foundation. From that foundation are these pillars: 1. Understanding some of the differences between the church and Israel is essential to understanding how to care for the poor, and how to rightly apply Gods commands. While Israel was to stay in the promised land and transform her society (there were no food pack campaigns to Assyrians), the church is supposed to scatter around the world and proclaim the gospel, while transforming society inside of the churchnot outside. This is seen in missions (Israel stayed, the church goes), as well as in mercy ministry (compare Ruth to the widows in 1 Tim 5). 2. Jesus was the perfect embodiment of compassion, yet he never fed the poor or combated poverty. He told John the Baptist that the poor had the good news preached to them, and then he sent his followers out to do the same. This explains why the NT commands Christians to meet the needs of those inside the universal church, but not outside (for my understanding of the Good Samaritan, read this). 3. Simply put, the mission of the church is evangelism. All four gospels end with some variation of this command, and it is explicitly repeated throughout the NT. 4. That said, there is a huge difference between what local churches are called to do corporately and what we as Christians are called to do individually. Confusing these two leads to bad ecclesiology and a Shane-Claiborne like mentality about the gospel. Personal ethics should not be confused with corporate mandates. 5. The American church has fallen prey to what Marvin Olasky calls the tragedy of American Compassion. While Gods love calls us to radically change our lives, American Christians (often in the name of love) think the most loving thing to do for the homeless is to give him food, thereby enabling poverty and violating 2 Thess 3:10. Why would we want to love others in a way God does not love us? 6. The debate about mercy ministry is really a debate about eschatology and ecclesiology. If you believe the church ushers in the kingdom of God, and that there is no hunger in the kingdom, and that you are joined to the church/kingdom through infant baptism, then you should be out there getting rid of any social injustice that has crept inside your Gods kingdom. This is why it is so frustrating to see pre-Mils falling for the plastic version of justice offered by community organizers. 7. Materialism is the enemy of not only our own souls, but of missions. If you close your heart to the poor to build a bigger barn for yourself, you are recklessly deceived about the condition of your relationship with God. Beyond that, every dollar wasted in luxury, on food for those who dont work, or in trying to undo the psychological and emotional effects of the fall (Kellers words), is a dollar that is not being sent forward to heaven. 8. With all of that said, it is a Christian duty on both a corporate and individual level to make sure that there are no unmet physical needs in the church. There should not be Christians who are starving in any part of the world. It was Pauls mission to minister to the poor saints in Jerusalem, and that same mission extends to us today. The foundation is Gods compassion. The pillars are: discontinuity, the compassion of Jesus, the Great Commission, a right understanding of the corporate church, a biblical concept of love, the hope in a future kingdom, and the danger of materialisms attack on missions. The goal of all of this is to provoke you to understand Gods love for the lost more deeply, and to see how Gods compassion is the foundation for right thinking about poverty in the world.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Saturday, October 1, 2011 On Wednesday, Knoxville Raceway announced that Toby Kruse had been selected by the Marion County Fair Board as general manager and promoter of the raceway. Kruse will take over from retiring Ralph "Cappy" Capitani at the end of the year. Kruse has extensive experience in motorsports, ranging from announcing, flagging, occasionally driving, and managing both Marshalltown Speedway and Beatrice Speedway. As someone who has attended many races at Marshalltown and Knoxville, I am excited that Toby will be taking the helm and I anticipate good things!	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Some users have reported that after updating SignalScope to version 2.1, the update that adds iOS 4 support, their purchased upgrades are no longer available in the app. To restore upgrades that were purchased previously, all you need to do is go to the Upgrades section of SignalScope and tap on the Restore Purchased Upgrades button. After you enter your iTunes account info, your upgrades will be restored (make sure you use the same iTunes account with which you originally purchased any upgrades). By default the Upgrades screen (the in-app "store") is accessible in one of the tabs at the bottom of the main tab bar display of SignalScope (which is what you see when the app launches). If it isn't visible there, you can access it in the Upgrades section of the main Options screen. If/when you have purchased all available upgrades within SignalScope, the Upgrades screen will no longer be available.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Soy & Vinegar Dipping Sauce Remember the roasted pork belly we cooked up not too long ago? We served it with this soy and vinegar dipping sauce that is common at our table. I grew up with dipping sauces with meals. Something that my husband couldn’t get used to. He always says, “why didn’t you just put it on the food when you were cooking it?” Well it’s a matter of taste and flavor, I think. You can adjust and enhance the flavor of your food by having dipping sauces, if it’s nothing but a small pinch of salt at the table. I think the ritual of adjusting your seasonings, to match your individual taste, at the table adds to the dining experience. Although I have heard of cooks who take offense to someone ‘adjusting’ their creation, I think having the option of sauces at the table involves the diner to participants in the enjoyment of food rather than just mere spectators. This dip is very versatile. It can be used to enhance a variety of foods and can be adjusted to suite individual preferences. For instance, I love cilantro so I put it on mine, but someone who doesn’t can leave it out. This soy vinegar concoction is great over meats, on vegetables (see the green bean salad we use it on as dressing) and definitely great for dipping potstickers and fried eggrolls (lumpia). Oh and if you love fresh oysters and sashimi, this sauce is great with them too! To make the sauce, just mix the following in proportions to suite your taste: Soy Vinegar (you can use any type you want: cider, balsamic, white, red, wine, etc.)	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AdmiralAlkex 117 AdmiralAlkex 117 I changed the script to use the IAppVisibility API to detect Metro instead of the previous kludge. Now also detects Metro apps and not just the Start screen. I don't think I mentioned that limitation before. Oops! Does not jump to a lower resolution while in Metro (by default). Metro copes with resolution changes by closing all applications. Very annoying. I have not done any work on supporting multiple monitors, but it kinda works as long as the internal display is the "main" one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BrendonKoz 0 BrendonKoz 0 Having issues pushing PC images on Windows 8.1 that are completely refusing to retain resolution and desktop icon layout from the original image for some reason. Until we can figure out why, this is a great temporary solution for at least the resolution issue (which we can run as a batch job). Thank you for sharing this code! Sign in Similar Content I will put it as simple as possible Why this code runs perfectly on 32bit and it fails on 64bit? Local $hWND = WinGetProcess("[CLASS:LSS_app]") ConsoleWrite($hWND & @LF) Local $hModuleList = _WinAPI_EnumProcessModules($hWND) If @error Then ConsoleWrite("Error: " & @error & @LF) For $i = 0 To $hModuleList[0][0] - 1 ;~ If StringInStr($hModuleList[$i][1], "sysCap64.dll") Then ConsoleWrite($hModuleList[$i][0] & @LF) ;~ EndIf Next As the title says EnumProcessModules returns error 10 which I have no clue what it is. It must be something with autoit or my lack of coding because a similar code in C# will work like a charm on both x86 and x64 Process[] Processes = Process.GetProcessesByName("winLSS64Cap"); Process nProcess = Processes[0]; Handle = OpenProcess(0x10, true, (uint)nProcess.Id); for(int i = 0; i < nProcess.Modules.Count; i++) { Console.WriteLine(nProcess.Modules[i].ModuleName); } I want to switch from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1 ( x86 ) but I still want to code in AutoIt. Now I saw in the Description file that is only compatible upto Windows 7, but will it work also on 8 ? And yes Im referring to the latest Autoit version available ! I basically want to create a Windows 8 Training script for new users, so need a popup to show when they open the start menu. WinWait and WinWaitActive are never detecting on my Win8 64 bit computer when waiting for the new start screen window. I have used "Start menu" and "[CLASS:ImmersiveLauncher]" for the title, even "[CLASS:DirectUIHWND]" Below is the Window info the the Start Screen >>>> Window <<<< Title: Start menu Class: ImmersiveLauncher Position: 1920, 0 Size: 1920, 1080 Style: 0x96000000 ExStyle: 0x00200008 Handle: 0x0000000000010190 >>>> Control <<<< Class: DirectUIHWND Instance: 0 ClassnameNN: DirectUIHWND0 Name: Advanced (Class): [CLASS:DirectUIHWND; INSTANCE:0] ID: Text: Position: 0, 0 Size: 1920, 1080 ControlClick Coords: 138, 174 Style: 0x56000000 ExStyle: 0x00000000 Handle: 0x0000000000010192 >>>> Mouse <<<< Position: 2058, 174 Cursor ID: 0 Color: 0x180053 >>>> StatusBar <<<< >>>> ToolsBar <<<< >>>> Visible Text <<<< >>>> Hidden Text <<<< Explorer Browser Control I have this setup to run as a test when I press a hotkey: $title = WinGetTitle ("[ACTIVE]") $state = WinGetState ($title) ConsoleWrite ($title &" "& $state) I get "Start menu 0" its always 0 no matter what (it works correctly with other programs) I can get the PID of start menu but how can I then check when its active from that? Any help appreciated EDIT: I can only get the PID, Handle or anything else if the Start window is open. I cannot use win wait with any of this info though. This is my function to put round brackets "()" around a selected text: HotKeySet("^+9", "Encl") While 1 Sleep(10000) WEnd Func Encl() ClipPut("") Send( "^x" ) Sleep(200) local $ClipEncl = ClipGet() Switch @HotKeyPressed Case "^+9" $ClipEncl = '(' & $ClipEncl & ')' EndSwitch ClipPut($ClipEncl ) Send("^v") EndFunc The problem is that many times the ctrl or shift or ctrl-shift key is stuck after I invoke the above hotkey and I have to push the ctrl, shift or both keys again to be able to use these as before. Does anyone know what I did wrong in this function?	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Man asks for leniency in theft case August 31, 2013 Washington County Common Pleas Court Judge Ed Lane granted a defendant's request for a chance to turn his life around Friday. During his sentencing hearing Friday on a fifth-degree felony charge of breaking and entering, former Marietta resident Michael Hollingsworth, 34, of 4612 Estes Park Road, Fort Worth, Texas, told Lane the driving force behind the attempted theft of bars of bronze aluminum from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facility in Marietta in September and the other crimes on his record was drug and alcohol abuse. He said he's been clean 10 months and was holding down a job as a welder in Texas prior to returning to the area with his family to serve his time. "Yes, sir. I know I am," Hollingsworth said. "I've already started on that path." Lane sentenced Hollingsworth to 60 days in the Washington County Jail, with credit for three days served, and five years of community control. After 45 days, he will be eligible to transfer to the minimum-security, community-based SEPTA Correctional Facility in Nelsonville, for a 150-day program aimed at addressing issues like chemical dependency. "I guess you don't ever give up hope that somebody will turn their life around, so I'm going to give you that chance," the judge said. Hollingsworth had faced as much as a year in prison, and Washington County Assistant Prosecutor Jared Erb recommended a six-month sentence. After the hearing, Erb said he had no issue with the sentence Lane imposed. "It's fair," he said. "He's effectively getting the same amount of time out of society; it's just in a different environment." Hollingsworth told Lane he can return to his job in Texas after completing his sentence. Hollingsworth and Alex J. Handschumacher, 35, of 10 Browns Road, Marietta, were arrested Sept. 22 after allegedly crawling under a chain link fence at the Corps site near the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum rivers. A night watchman spotted them and called Marietta Police, who arrived and apprehended the men while they were attempting to move a heavy piece of metal, carrying it about six feet at a time before setting it down, officers reported. The metal was worth an estimated $10,000. Both men were indicted on a fourth-degree felony charge of grand theft and a fifth-degree felony count of breaking and entering. Hollingsworth pleaded guilty to the second charge as part of a plea agreement. The prosecutor's office said there is a warrant out for Handschumacher's arrest and he is currently incarcerated in West Virginia.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Saturday, May 28, 2016 First I have to apologize I was so busy with the big weekend fast approaching that I forgot to post!! A BIG thank you to all our participants for the challenge of Ants in my Pantry Digital Challenge #17! What wonderful projects you have made and linked up, it was a delight to see them all! Just as a reminder You can enter only one project per challenge, thanks! We have TWO winners, a Pantry Pick and a randomly selected Overall winner of a coupon prize. First, our PANTRY PICK winner, one project selected from the linked projects whom used a Doodle Pantry illustration, is... Andrea Wentrant #23, and she usedFloat Yer Goat.I really like how she used the cloud paper with the stripes. Congratulations Andrea! You have been emailed a special blog badge and instructions how to receive ONE Doodle Pantry product value $3.50 or less of your choice. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ And now the OVERALL WINNER of the $15.00 gift coupon to spend at Doodle Pantry as chosen by Randon.Org is	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
With the exception of Omega Psi Phi, the other four fraternities in the National Pan-Hellenic Conference are also members of the North-American Interfraternity Conference (usually known on campuses as the "IFC fraternities").	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
As we work to bring even more value to our audience, we’ve made important changes for those who receive Ad Age with our compliments. As of November 15, 2016 we will no longer be offering full digital access to AdAge.com. However, we will continue to send you our industry-leading print issues focused on providing you with what you need to know to succeed. If you’d like to continue your unlimited access to AdAge.com, we invite you to become a paid subscriber. Get the news, insights and tools that help you stay on top of what’s next. Viewers Influence Two Scenes Based on Where They Look in 360-Degree Videos Most Popular Fans of virtual reality and "Teen Wolf" are in for a treat at this week's Comic-Con in San Diego. MTV is introducing the first "gaze-activated" VR experience with live action, in which a viewer's "gaze" within a 360-degree video affects the outcome of a scene. AT&T, a partner since the show's first season, is sponsoring the "Teen Wolf" VR experience. It will premiere at Comic-Con's preview night and can be viewed through an Oculus headset at MTV's booth from Thursday to Sunday. "This is a true extension of the show with completely new technology," said Matt McDonough, senior director of digital strategy and fan engagement at MTV. "We always try to get fans more involved." The VR experience offers a glimpse of what to expect in season six in two different "Teen Wolf" adventures. In one scenario, the viewer is in a library with characters Malia (Shelley Hennig), Liam (Dylan Sprayberry) and Mason (Khylin Rhambo). Viewers can look at every corner of the library in the 360-degree video. The pace of the scene and appearance of a ghost rider, the show's newest villain, play out differently based on the viewer's gaze and movements. Related Stories In another scenario, the viewer is in a dark underground tunnel with Scott (Tyler Posey) and Lydia (Holland Roden). While they beg you not to look at the approaching ghost rider, it is entirely up to the viewer to listen to or ignore them; the scene will change based on that decision. MTV teamed up with Moth+Flame, a virtual reality agency with experience in cinematic VR and "gaze-activation" technology, to create both scenes that were written by one of the show's writers. "Interactive storytelling is kind of the future of where everybody wants to go," said Moth+Flame director Kevin Cornish, who first used gaze-activated technology in a piece titled "Believe VR." "It creates a more immersive experience." "With MTV, we wanted to tap into what the fans love about the show and do it in a way that implements this subconscious interactivity," he added. "It's changing based on your behavior but you don't know that it's changing." "What I like about this interaction is that it's so subtle," Mr. McDonough said. "It's a true tease that'll leave fans with a lot of questions." Mr. McDonough is expecting an average of 1,800 visitors per day to MTV's Comic-Con booth. In addition to the VR experience, MTV will screen a "Teen Wolf" season six trailer and hold a panel with creator and executive producer Jeff Davis and cast members Mr. Posey, Ms. Roden, Mr. Sprayberry and Mr. Rhambo at Comic-Con. Fans who are unable to attend but want to try the "Teen Wolf" VR experience can visit an Oculus store. Non-interactive versions of the 360-degree videos will be available on Facebook and YouTube. "It lets fans everywhere have access to this content but at the same time, it rewards die-hard fans at Comic-Con by giving them a slightly elevated version of it," Mr. Cornish said. In addition to the tunnel and library scenes, MTV will release 360-degree videos of behind-the-scenes footage this week. Fans will get to see the show's wardrobe with Ms. Roden and a tour of the on-set hospital with actress Melissa Ponzio. Distributing the 360-degree video on social platforms will not only increase the audience for the experience but also benefit the brand. "There's a real value to marketers today because of the way Facebook algorithms work," Mr. Cornish, who has collaborated with Chanel, Donna Karan and AT&T, said. "You can drive substantial impressions with 360-video. It's moving the medium out of the experimental space and more into the R.O.I. space."	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari. Owner description: Established in 2005. Located in the small town of Sequim, Washington, Doodlebugs has become a destination for artists and scrapbookers alike. We are one of the largest paper-crafting and art supply stores on the Olympic Peninsula. Our shelves are stocked with many of the industries most popular brands. However, we pride ourselves on carrying a large variety of unique, hard to find products from smaller manufactures. We offer a variety of classes and workshops in our studio, located above the store. Family owned and operated since 2005, Doodlebugs supports three generations of family. We are all very much our own individuals but share a common passion for living and documenting our creative journey. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with our community whom we consider an extension of our family. I live in Sequim. I can't allow myself near this store very often!! There is always some new craft supply or new line of paper, stickers, etc that I just can't resist. This would definitely be a store I would love to stumble upon in my travels. I would take my time and wander the aisles searching for that next great project! Helpful? 2Thank Willowcreek650 Report Ask Willowcreek650 about Doodlebugs Craft Store This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. I live in Victoria, B..C. and travel by ferry to Port Angelesl to visit Doodlebugs. This retail craft store carries fabulous scrap booking papers, paper crafts and punches. Two days a week you can drop in and make a card, all supplies provided. Staff are so friendly, like family after the first visit! This great store is in downtown. Visited February 2012 Helpful? 1Thank mamasue605 Report Ask mamasue605 about Doodlebugs Craft Store This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Kaitlin Young sat before the television cameras to answer questions about her fight with Gina Carano this Saturday for EliteXC "Primetime" on CBS. The ESPN crew was working on a piece surrounding Car read news >> Jordan "Young Gun" Mein will fight former welterweight title challenger Thiago Alves in the first bout on UFC 183's main card this Saturday. It's a fight that will pit two fighters at drastically dif read news >> Talented young UFC bantamweight Michael McDonald will fight again by spring 2015. That's McDonald's stated goal as he works his way back from hand and wrist surgeries that kept him out of action for read news >> Saturday night, Sergey Kovalev looks to play the role of young lion and take out the veteran Bernard Hopkins. But what if he loses? It's a story that is well known to any combat sports fan. The young read news >> Step aside, Gina. It no longer matters what Gina Carano is or isn't doing. The number one contender to Ronda Rousey's bantamweight championship title is now Cat Zingano, who earned that distinction w read news >> LAS VEGAS – After a round of negotiations with Gina Carano failed to produce a contract, UFC President Dana White is all the more appreciative of Ronda Rousey.Filed under: Featured, MMA Rumors, News, read news >> No disrespect to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women's bantamweight titleholder Ronda Rousey (and this request), but when you have a chance to work the big screen opposite an Academy Award-win read news >> A proposed women's bantamweight title fight with Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, which would be among the most marketable fights UFC could put together right now, is no longer a short-term possibility read news >> Look at the look at each other. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) held its weigh in event earlier today (Fri., Sept. 19, 2014) at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan for those fighters compe read news >> What's a "Super Samoan" like you doing in a place like this? Former PRIDE attraction turned Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight contender Mark Hunt has returned to "The Land of the Risin read news >> With just over 24 hours before the official weigh in event, the featured fighters from UFC Fight Night 50: "Jacare vs. Mousasi" got up close and personal to help promote this Friday night's big sheba read news >>	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
American Muslims celebrate defeat of congressional critics American Muslims are celebrating the ouster of two congressmen known for their anti-Islamic rhetoric, and heralding the outcomes as a sign that Muslim voters, at least in some districts, are a political force to be reckoned with. "These encouraging results clearly show that mainstream Americans reject anti-Muslim bigotry by candidates for public office and will demonstrate that rejection at the polls," said Nihad Awad, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. "This election witnessed an increased political awareness and mobilization effort among American Muslims that dealt a major blow to the Islamophobia machine." Republican Rep. Allen West lost to Democrat Patrick Murphy by about 2,500 votes in Florida's 18th Congressional District, which includes Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. West has not conceded, however, and has filed a motion to have paper ballots recounted. There are roughly 160,000 Muslims in Florida, comprising about 0.9 percent of the population. Over in Illinois, 21,000 votes separated Republican Rep. Joe Walsh from his successful Democratic challenger Tammy Duckworth, an Iraqi War veteran and double amputee. Illinois is home to the country's largest concentration of Muslims, about 360,000 comprising 2.8 percent of the population. "His anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant positions were not the sole reason I voted for Duckworth, but they played a big role," said Junaid Afeef, who helped organize fundraisers and phone banks targeting Muslim voters. Afeef even appeared in a television ad supporting Duckworth. "Joe Walsh wants us to be afraid of our neighbors. We need to be afraid of Joe Walsh," Afeef said in the spot. In an August campaign speech, Walsh warned voters that radical Muslims were lurking amongst them. "One thing I'm sure of is that there are people in this country – there is a radical strain of Islam in this country – it's not just over there – trying to kill Americans every week," Walsh said. "It's here. It's in Elk Grove. It's in Addison. It's in Elgin. It's here," Walsh added, naming towns in his district. West, whose funders included casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, repeatedly derided Islam, asserting that it was "not a religion" but a "totalitarian theocratic political ideology" in which terrorism is inherent. "By supporting Patrick Murphy you are sending a message that anti-Muslim sentiment has no place in the halls of the U.S. Congress," wrote Ahmed Bedier, a former director of CAIR's Florida chapter, in an email urging Muslims to support Murphy. West and Walsh did not respond to requests for comment. Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann, a former presidential candidate and Tea Party standard-bearer who co-wrote a letter suggesting that Hillary Clinton's chief of staff, Huma Abedin, had ties to extremists, won by about 4,300 votes, a margin of less than 2 percent. In Florida's 22nd District, Democrat Lois Frankel handily defeated Republican Adam Hasner, a former Florida House majority leader who once left a Florida House meeting when an imam delivered the opening prayer. Several other congressmen known for strident rhetoric about Islam fared better, including Reps. Trent Franks of Arizona, Louis Gohmert of Texas, Lynn Westmoreland of Georgia, Diane Black of Tennessee, and Steve King of Iowa. —RNS	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
A complaint must contain a concise statement of the ultimate facts constituting the plaintiff’s cause of action. To determine whether a cause of action is stated, the test is as follows: admitting arguendo the truth of the facts alleged, can the court render a _____________________ * On official leave. ** On medical leave. valid judgment in accordance with the prayer? If the answer is "no," the complaint does not state a cause of action and should be dismissed forthwith. If "yes," then it does and must be given due course. The Case Before us is a Petition for Review[1] under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court, assailing the June 5, 2002 Decision[2] and the August 8, 2002 Resolution[3] of the Court of Appeals (CA) in CA-GR CV No. 61229. The dispositive portion of the challenged Decision reads as follows: "WHEREFORE, the instant appeal is GRANTED. The Order dated May 27, 1998 of the Regional Trial Court of Legazpi City, Branch 9, is hereby REVERSED and the case is remanded to the court a quo for the appropriate further proceedings."[4] "The subject of this case involves a motor vehicle, particularly described as: MAKE: 1984 Isuzu JCR 6-Wheeler PLATE NUMBER: PEL 685 MOTOR NO.: 6BD1-371305 SERIAL NO.: JCR500BOF-21184 "The vehicle was originally owned by Goodyear Philippines, Inc. ([Goodyear]) which it purchased from Industrial and Transport Equipment, Inc. in 1983. It had since been in the service of [Goodyear] until April 30, 1986 when it was hijacked. This hijacking was reported to the Philippine National Police (PNP) which issued out an alert alarm on the said vehicle as a stolen one. It was later on recovered also in 1986. "The vehicle was used by [Goodyear] until 1996, when it sold it to Anthony Sy on September 12, 1996. "Sy, in turn, sold it to Jose L. Lee on January 29, 1997. But the latter on December 4, 1997, filed an action for rescission of contract with damages against Sy[,] because he could not register the vehicle in his name due to the certification from the PNP Regional Traffic Management Office in Legazpi City that it was a stolen vehicle and the alarm covering the same was not lifted. Instead, the PNP in Legazpi City impounded the vehicle and charged Lee criminally. "Upon being informed by Sy of the denial of the registration of the vehicle in Lee’s name, [Goodyear] requested on July 10, 1997 the PNP to lift the stolen vehicle alarm status. This notwithstanding, [Goodyear] was impleaded as third-party defendant in the third-party complaint filed by Sy on January 9, 1998. "A motion to dismiss was filed by [Goodyear] on March 24, 1998 on the twin grounds that the third-party complaint failed to state a cause of action and even if it did, such cause of action was already extinguished. An opposition thereto was interposed by Sy on April 17, 1998. "The Regional Trial Court [(RTC)] resolved to dismiss the third-party complaint on the basis of the first proffered ground in its challenged Order dated May 27, 1998. It ratiocinated: ‘A perusal of the third party complaint does not expressly show any act or omission committed by the third party defendant which violates a right of the third party complainant. The third party complaint failed to show that the vehicle in question belongs to a person other than the third party defendant at the time the said motor vehicle was sold by the third party defendant to the third party plaintiff. On the contrary[,] the third party defendant has not denied having sold to the third party plaintiff the said motor vehicle which had been in its possession as owner from 1986 to 1996. The fact that the said motor vehicle was included by the PNP in its alert status as stolen vehicle[,] resulted only following the report by the third party defendant that it was hijacked in 1986. But when the said motor vehicle was recovered, the third party defendant informed the PNP about the said recovery and requested the lifting of the alert status on it as stolen vehicle. ‘If the PNP has not removed the said vehicle from its alert status as a stolen vehicle, [then] that does not make [Goodyear] not the owner thereof. Hence, [Goodyear], the third party defendant, is not guilty of any breach resulting from any flaw in the title over the said vehicle. This is confirmed by the allegation of the third party plaintiff as answering defendant in paragraph 6 of its Answer with Counterclaim and Affirmative Defenses dated January 9, 1998, hereunder quoted as follows: "6. Defendant specifically denies the allegations contained in paragraph 9 of [p]laintiff’s complaint, the truth of the matter is that [d]efendant help[ed] plaintiff in removing the impediments in the registration and transfer of ownership and that defendant ha[d] no knowledge of any flaw [in] the title of Goodyear Philippines, Inc." ‘Under Rules 16, a motion to dismiss may be made on any of the following grounds: "g) That the pleading asserting the claim states no cause of action." ‘WHEREFORE, for failure of the third party complaint to state a cause of action, the same is hereby ordered DISMISSED.’"[5] Ruling of the Court of Appeals In granting the appeal, the CA reasoned that the Third-Party Complaint had stated a cause of action. First, petitioner did not make good its warranty in the Deed of Sale: to convey the vehicle to Respondent Anthony Sy free from all liens, encumbrances and legal impediments. The reported hijacking of the vehicle was a legal impediment that prevented its subsequent sale. Second, Respondent Sy had a right to protect and a warranty to enforce, while petitioner had the corresponding obligation to honor that warranty. The latter caused the impairment of that right, though, when the vehicle it had sold to him was refused registration, because of the non-lifting of the alert status issued at its instance. That petitioner had to execute all documents necessary to confer a perfect title to him before he could seek recourse to the courts was deemed a ludicrous condition precedent, because it could easily refuse to fulfill that condition in order to obviate the filing of a case against it. Hence, this Petition.[6] The Issues Petitioner raises the following issues for the Court’s consideration: "I. Whether or not the Court of Appeals erred in reversing and setting aside the decision of the Regional Trial Court, dismissing the complaint against petitioner for lack of a cause of action. "II. Whether or not the Court of Appeals erred in failing to find that petitioner did not breach any warranty in the absence of proof that at the time it sold the subject vehicle to Sy, petitioner was not the owner thereof. "III. Whether or not the Court of Appeals erred in failing to find that the cause of action, if ever it existed, was already extinguished."[7] The foregoing issues actually point to one main question: did the Third-Party Complaint state a cause of action against petitioner? The Court’s Ruling The Petition has merit. Main Issue: Whether a Cause of Action Was Stated in the Third-Party Complaint A cause of action is a formal statement of the operative facts that give rise to a remedial right.[8] The question of whether the complaint states a cause of action is determined by its averments regarding the acts committed by the defendant.[9] Thus, it "must contain a concise statement of the ultimate or essential facts constituting the plaintiff’s cause of action."[10] Failure to make a sufficient allegation of a cause of action in the complaint "warrants its dismissal."[11] Elements of a Cause of Action A cause of action, which is an act or omission by which a party violates the right of another,[12] has these elements: "1) the legal right of the plaintiff; "2) the correlative obligation of the defendant to respect that legal right; and "3) an act or omission of the defendant that violates such right."[13] In determining whether an initiatory pleading states a cause of action, "the test is as follows: admitting the truth of the facts alleged, can the court render a valid judgment in accordance with the prayer?"[14] To be taken into account are only the material allegations in the complaint; extraneous facts and circumstances or other matters aliunde are not considered.[15] The court may consider -- in addition to the complaint -- the appended annexes or documents, other pleadings of the plaintiff, or admissions in the records.[16] No Cause of Action Against Petitioner In the present case, the third element is missing. The Third-Party Complaint filed by Sy is inadequate, because it did not allege any act or omission that petitioner had committed in violation of his right to the subject vehicle. The Complaint capitalized merely on the fact that the vehicle -- according to the records of the PNP, which was a stranger to the case -- was "a stolen vehicle." The pleading did not contain "sufficient notice of the cause of action"[17] against petitioner. Without even going into the veracity of its material allegations, the Complaint is insufficient on its face.[18] No connection was laid out between the owner’s sale of the vehicle and its impounding by the PNP. That the police did not lift the alert status did not make petitioner less of an owner. The Deed of Sale between petitioner and Respondent Sy was attached as Annex A[19] to the Third-Party Complaint filed by the latter against the former. The Deed stated that petitioner was the absolute owner of the subject vehicle. No contrary assertion was made in the Complaint. Hence, the trial court correctly observed that the Complaint had failed to show that, at the time of its sale to Respondent Sy, the vehicle belonged to a person other than petitioner.[20] To reiterate, the Third-Party Complaint absolutely failed to state an act or omission of petitioner that had proximately caused injury or prejudice to Sy. Indeed, based on that pleading alone, the latter’s claim for relief against petitioner does not appear to exist. Warranties Passed On By the Vendor to the Vendee In a contract of sale, the vendor is bound to transfer the ownership of and to deliver the thing that is the object of the sale.[21] Moreover, the implied warranties are as follows: first, the vendor has a right to sell the thing at the time that its ownership is to pass to the vendee, as a result of which the latter shall from then on have and enjoy the legal and peaceful possession of the thing;[22] and, second, the thing shall be free from any charge or encumbrance not declared or known to the vendee.[23] Upon the execution of the Deed of Sale, petitioner did transfer ownership of and deliver the vehicle to Respondent Sy.[24] No other owner or possessor of the vehicle had been alleged, and the ownership and possession rights of petitioner over it had never been contested. The Deed of Sale executed on September 12, 1996 showed that petitioner was the absolute owner. Therefore, at the time that ownership passed to Sy, petitioner alone had the right to sell the vehicle. In the same manner, when he sold the same truck to Jose L. Lee,[25] Respondent Sy was exercising his right as absolute owner. Unfortunately, though, from the time Respondent Lee attempted to register the truck in his name, he could not have or enjoy the legal and peaceful possession of the vehicle, because it had been impounded by the PNP, which also opposed its registration. The impoundment of the vehicle and the failure to register it were clearly acts that were not deliberately caused by petitioner, but that resulted solely from the failure of the PNP to lift the latter’s own alarm over the vehicle. Pursuant to Republic Act 6975,[26] these matters were purely administrative and governmental in nature. Petitioner had no authority, much less power, over the PNP. Hence, the former did not breach its obligation as a vendor to Respondent Sy; neither did it violate his right for which he could maintain an action for the recovery of damages. Without this crucial allegation of a breach or violation, no cause of action exists.[27] A warranty is an affirmation of fact or any promise made by a vendor in relation to the thing sold. As such, a warranty has a natural tendency to induce the vendee -- relying on that affirmation or promise -- to purchase the thing.[28] The vendor impliedly warrants that that which is being sold is free from any charge or encumbrance not declared or known to the vendee. The decisive test is whether the vendor assumes to assert a fact of which the vendee is ignorant.[29] No Lien or Breach of Warranty In the present case, petitioner did not breach the implied warranty against hidden encumbrances. The subject vehicle that had earlier been stolen by a third party was subsequently recovered by the authorities and restored to petitioner, its rightful owner. Whether Sy had knowledge of the loss and subsequent recovery, the fact remained that the vehicle continued to be owned by petitioner, free from any charge or encumbrance whatsoever. A lien is "a legal right or interest that a creditor has in another’s property, lasting usually until a debt or duty that it secures is satisfied."[30] An encumbrance is "a claim or liability that is attached to property or some other right and that may lessen its value, such as a lien or mortgage."[31] A legal impediment is a legal "hindrance or obstruction."[32] The Third-Party Complaint did not allege that petitioner had a creditor with a legal right to or interest in the subject vehicle. There was no indication either of any debt that was secured by the vehicle. In fact, there was not even any claim, liability or some other right attached to the vehicle that would lessen its value. Its impoundment, as well as the refusal of its registration, was not the hindrance or obstruction in the contemplation of law that the vendor warranted against. Neither of those instances arose from any liability or obligation that could be satisfied by a legal claim or charge on, or property right to -- other than an ownership interest in -- the subject vehicle.[33] No Notice of Any Breach of Warranty Gratia argumenti that there was a breach of the implied warranty against hidden encumbrances, notice of the breach was not given to petitioner within a reasonable time. Article 1586 of the Civil Code requires that notice be given after the breach, of which Sy ought to have known. In his Third-Party Complaint against petitioner, there was no allegation at all that respondent had given petitioner the requisite notice.[34] More important, an action for damages for a breach of implied warranties must be brought within six months from the delivery of the thing sold.[35] The vehicle was understood to have been delivered to Sy when it was placed in his control or possession.[36] Upon execution of the Deed of Sale on September 12, 1996, control and possession of the vehicle was transferred to respondent. That the vehicle had been delivered is bolstered by the fact that no contrary allegation was raised in the Third-Party Complaint. Whether the period should be reckoned from the actual or from the constructive delivery through a public instrument, more than six months had lapsed before the filing of the Third-Party Complaint. Finally, the argument that there was a breach of the implied warranty against eviction does not hold water, for there was never any final judgment based on either a right prior to the sale; or an act that could be imputed[37] to petitioner and deprive Sy of ownership or possession of the vehicle purchased. WHEREFORE, the Petition is hereby GRANTED, and the assailed Decision and Resolution are REVERSED. The May 27, 1998 Order of the Regional Trial Court is REINSTATED. No costs. SO ORDERED. ARTEMIO V. PANGANIBAN Associate Justice Chairman, Third Division W E C O N C U R : (On official leave) (On medical leave) ANGELINA SANDOVAL-GUTIERREZ RENATO C. CORONA Associate Justice Associate Justice CONCHITA CARPIO MORALES CANCIO C. GARCIA Associate Justice Associate Justice ATTESTATION I attest that the conclusions in the above Decision had been reached in consultation before the case was assigned to the writer of the opinion of the Court’s Division. ARTEMIO V. PANGANIBAN Associate Justice Chairman, Third Division CERTIFICATION Pursuant to Section 13, Article VIII of the Constitution, and the Division Chairman’s Attestation, it is hereby certified that the conclusions in the above Decision had been reached in consultation before the case was assigned to the writer of the opinion of the Court’s Division. [6] This case was deemed submitted for decision on November 21, 2003, upon this Court’s receipt of Respondent Lee’s Memorandum, signed by Lee himself, assisted by Atty. Danilo S. Azana. Respondent Sy’s Memorandum, signed by Atty. Aniano A. Albon, was received by this Court on November 13, 2003; that of petitioner, signed by Attys. Cesar P. Manalaysay and Ajee Acuin Tiu, on November 18, 2003. [26] §24 of Republic Act No. 6975, otherwise known as the "Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990," provides that the Philippine National Police (PNP) shall absorb the office of the National Action Committee on Anti-Hijacking (NACAH) of the Department of National Defense.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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Title: Cosmic Reionization on Computers: Properties of the Post-reionization IGM Here, we present a comparison between several observational tests of the post-reionization IGM and the numerical simulations of reionization completed under the Cosmic Reionization On Computers (CROC) project. The CROC simulations match the gap distribution reasonably well, and also provide a good match for the distribution of peak heights, but there is a notable lack of wide peaks in the simulated spectra and the flux PDFs are poorly matched in the narrow redshift interval 5.5 < z < 5.7, with the match at other redshifts being significantly better, albeit not exact. Both discrepancies are related: simulations show more opacity than the data. @article{osti_1275503, title = {Cosmic Reionization on Computers: Properties of the Post-reionization IGM}, author = {Gnedin, Nickolay Y. and Becker, George D. and Fan, Xiaohui}, abstractNote = {Here, we present a comparison between several observational tests of the post-reionization IGM and the numerical simulations of reionization completed under the Cosmic Reionization On Computers (CROC) project. The CROC simulations match the gap distribution reasonably well, and also provide a good match for the distribution of peak heights, but there is a notable lack of wide peaks in the simulated spectra and the flux PDFs are poorly matched in the narrow redshift interval 5.5 < z < 5.7, with the match at other redshifts being significantly better, albeit not exact. Both discrepancies are related: simulations show more opacity than the data.}, doi = {10.3847/1538-4357/aa6c24}, journal = {The Astrophysical Journal (Online)}, number = 1, volume = 841, place = {United States}, year = {2017}, month = {5} } We use fully self-consistent numerical simulations of cosmic reionization, completed under the Cosmic Reionization On Computers project, to explore how well the recombinations in the ionized intergalactic medium (IGM) can be quantified by the effective "clumping factor." The density distribution in the simulations (and, presumably, in a real universe) is highly inhomogeneous and more-or-less smoothly varying in space. However, even in highly complex and dynamic environments, the concept of the IGM remains reasonably well-defined; the largest ambiguity comes from the unvirialized regions around galaxies that are over-ionized by the local enhancement in the radiation field ("proximity zones"). This ambiguity precludesmore » computing the IGM clumping factor to better than about 20%. Furthermore, we discuss a "local clumping factor," defined over a particular spatial scale, and quantify its scatter on a given scale and its variation as a function of scale.« less In this study, we compare the properties of stellar populations of model galaxies from the Cosmic Reionization On Computers (CROC) project with the exiting UV and IR data. Since CROC simulations do not follow cosmic dust directly, we adopt two variants of the dust-follows-metals ansatz to populate model galaxies with dust. Using the dust radiative transfer code Hyperion, we compute synthetic stellar spectra, UV continuum slopes, and IR fluxes for simulated galaxies. We find that the simulation results generally match observational measurements, but, perhaps, not in full detail. The differences seem to indicate that our adopted dust-follows-metals ansatzes are notmore » fully sufficient. While the discrepancies with the exiting data are marginal, the future JWST data will be of much higher precision, rendering highly significant any tentative difference between theory and observations. It is, therefore, likely, that in order to fully utilize the precision of JWST observations, fully dynamical modeling of dust formation, evolution, and destruction may be required.« less In this paper I show that simulations of reionization performed under the Cosmic Reionization On Computers (CROC) project do converge in space and mass, albeit rather slowly. A fully converged solution (for a given star formation and feedback model) can be determined at a level of precision of about 20%, but such a solution is useless in practice, since achieving it in production-grade simulations would require a large set of runs at various mass and spatial resolutions, and computational resources for such an undertaking are not yet readily available. In order to make progress in the interim, I introduce amore » weak convergence correction factor in the star formation recipe, which allows one to approximate the fully converged solution with finite resolution simulations. The accuracy of weakly converged simulations approaches a comparable, ~20% level of precision for star formation histories of individual galactic halos and other galactic properties that are directly related to star formation rates, like stellar masses and metallicities. Yet other properties of model galaxies, for example, their HI masses, are recovered in the weakly converged runs only within a factor of two.« less Using numerical cosmological simulations completed under the “Cosmic Reionization On Computers” project, I explore theoretical predictions for the faint end of the galaxy UV luminosity functions atmore » $$z\gtrsim 6$$. A commonly used Schechter function approximation with the magnitude cut at $${M}_{{\rm{cut}}}\sim -13$$ provides a reasonable fit to the actual luminosity function of simulated galaxies. When the Schechter functional form is forced on the luminosity functions from the simulations, the magnitude cut $${M}_{{\rm{cut}}}$$ is found to vary between -12 and -14 with a mild redshift dependence. Here, an analytical model of reionization from Madau et al., as used by Robertson et al., provides a good description of the simulated results, which can be improved even further by adding two physically motivated modifications to the original Madau et al. equation.« less We explore the mean and fluctuating redshifted 21 cm signal in numerical simulations from the Cosmic Reionization On Computers project. We find that the mean signal varies between about ±25 mK. Most significantly, we find that the negative pre-reionization dip at z ~ 10–15 only extends tomore » $$\langle {\rm{\Delta }}{T}_{B}\rangle \sim -25\,{\rm{mK}}$$, requiring substantially higher sensitivity from global signal experiments that operate in this redshift range (EDGES-II, LEDA, SCI-HI, and DARE) than has often been assumed previously. We also explore the role of dense substructure (filaments and embedded galaxies) in the formation of the 21 cm power spectrum. We find that by neglecting the semi-neutral substructure inside ionized bubbles, the power spectrum can be misestimated by 25%–50% at scales k ~ 0.1–1h Mpc –1. Furthermore, this scale range is of particular interest, because the upcoming 21 cm experiments (Murchison Widefield Array, Precision Array for Probing the Epoch of Reionization, Hydrogen Epoch of Reionization Array) are expected to be most sensitive within it.« less	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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When designing for disaster zones and rural areas, adapting existing tools can often be better than inventing a new solution. A group of MIT mechanical engineering students took such an approach in developing their new low-cost ventilator, a plastic-encased manual pump that looks like a project out of the pages of Make Magazine, but performs with the precision of a medical device. The low-cost ventilator consists of the sort of cheap manual pump that is ubiquitous even in rudimentary first-aid kits, connected to a battery and motor. A set of dials on the exterior of the box control the volume and breath cycles, while a gauge monitors pressure flow and prevents over-pressurizing of the lungs, which can occur when patients are being sustained through manual ventilation. The MIT solution costs only around $100 to produce, compared with the $30,000 price tag for the machines typically seen in U.S. hospitals. The students devised the prototype for a class called Precision Machine Design, in which they tackle real-life challenges facing hospital facilities. (It’s not the first low-cost medical device invented at MIT this year, in April we wrote about a $3 suction-healing system created by Danielle Zurovcik.) A doctor from Boston University Medical Center identified the need for a ventilator that could survive suboptimal environments, including in the event of a pandemic in the U.S., when it’s possible we’d be short hundreds of thousands of ventilators. The success of their first prototype led them to continue refining the product and to develop a second version in another course. Now patent pending, the ventilator could be just a few steps away from a license for manufacture and distribution. SR	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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My roommate was walking back from his job at the chem lab this morning, full snowpocalypse 2014 brewing, when a car pulled up next to him. Surprised someone would be roaming the snow covered streets of Corvallis lost, he turned to give directions and was caught off guard when a voice called out, "Hey, man. You want a ride somewhere?" Just like that, for no reason other than to help get a fellow human out of the cold, another Beaver football player (in this case Titus Failauga) proved why people love Coach Riley and his staff so much. Good kids, good players and good people, this is the type of athlete recruited by Riley, and they make the town a better place. No wonder people inside and out of OSU athletic circles are willing to give Coach Riley the "coach for life" stamp. Now I know that there are some Beaver faithful who look enviously to that town in the south and wonder why we aren't reliving 2001 over and over again; to those of you like this, I ask if you have ever thought of Corvallis objectively? Believe it or not, the peace and tranquility that makes this quiet college town so alluring actually makes it a difficult place to recruit to. As it turns out, most 18 year old city kids find the bright lights and avid nightlife of more vibrant cities a little more appealing. Yet, year in and year out, Riley and his staff succeed, both on and off the field. They not only win at a clip unprecedented in Corvallis in decades, but they produce civically minded players with NFL talent and the knowledge that success takes work, discipline and an affinity for those around you. You see, Coach creates family. His "Hip, hip Hooray" is not an act, rather it is a genuine extension of the man's beliefs about football and life. The biggest lessons taught at OSU reinforce what many of these kids already know, that life isn't all about the perks football brings, rather what is done with them. Being that Titus is the cousin of '08 starting QB Lyle Moevao (an ex-student of mine who was one of the most genuine and kind people you could ever meet) it's fairly apparent that family is a word Riley takes to heart. So, while my roommate gave a hearty thanks to Titus for his simple act, I think we can all give Coach Riley and his staff a heartfelt thanks for finding these kids and reinforcing that life is about more than football.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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Cart A New Normal At Granite State Credit Union Life at Granite State Credit Union may look a little bit different due to COVID19, but that doesn’t mean the quality of customer service will differ. I had the opportunity to sit down with Jody Ducharme, AVP – Sales & Marketing, to talk about the effects of the pandemic on business at Granite State. As we spoke, she let me know all the lobbies have been closed since March 17th and that they have converted to a drive up only business model with access to online and mobile banking. “This has been a huge testament to our IT department.” Because Granite State is a leader in the digital space, this is their time to shine. Members are provided the tools needed to succeed financially, even if they can’t meet with someone face to face. By visiting their website, I saw there is an entire page dedicated to COVID-19 with resources for members so there are no questions about what branches are open, who to reach out to for account questions, etc. Even with the change to the business model, members can drive through to drop off loan documents, deposit checks, and open checking and savings accounts. Members can also utilize online banking whether from their home or mobile devices where they can pay bills, transfer funds, and deposit checks. A couple of the branches have safe deposit boxes and members can set up appointments to go and access those – although those appointments are limited for the safety of both members and employees. There is also hand sanitizer, gloves, cleaning supplies and all the needed disinfectants to create a safe environment at those locations. “If we can continue to serve members in an effective way, while ensuring their safety as well as our staff – We don’t see a real sense of urgency to just open the doors.”	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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Kim Jong Un promoted to military's top rank North Korea says its leader Kim Jong Un has been promoted to marshal, the military's highest rank. North Korean state media made the announcement Wednesday in a special bulletin. The move follows several days of reshuffling at the highest levels of North Korea's most powerful institution: its million-man military. The changes are widely seen by outside observers as an attempt by the new leader to put his stamp on the government he inherited seven months ago when his father Kim Jong Il died.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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April 2017: Have they FINALLY got engaged for real? Stacey Solomon showed off a THIS ring in an Instagram video showing of her nails [Stacey Solomon/ Instagram] The Loose Women presenter shared a clip with her followers showing off her new manicure to her 395k Instagram followers, but it was something else that caught everyone's attention – the huge rock on her finger. She captioned the clip where she moves her hands around: "When you get your nails done and you love them so much you're just resting them in front of people and stroking your face in a weird way to show them off." Stacey shuts down engagement rumours Stacey Solomon shut down rumours that she and Joe Swash were engaged [Stacey Solomon Instagram] Talking to the Daily Star Online at Boux Avenue's SS17 launch, Stacey shut down the rumours. She said: "I'm not engaged. I just got a manicure and washed my hands and just slipped the ring on that finger because it's skinnier." She continued: "It's funny because when you're not engaged you don't even think about it... We've only been together 18 months" And asked: "In what reality do people get engaged after 18 months?" August 2017: Joe shares hilarious picture of passed out Stacey Joe Swash uploaded this picture of Stacey to her own Instagram account after V Festival [Instagram] After they partied it up at V Festival, cheeky Joe shared a picture on Stacey to her own Instagram account He wrote: "Nighty night... love from Joe. She will be so happy in the morning."	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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AKG K7xx Headphones Review The AKG K7xx is a Massdrop exclusive limited edition headphone based on the AKG K702 65th Anniversary Edition. It is a very popular headphone right now, known particularly for its value, boasting a modest price of $199. It is an open-back, over-ear/circumaural dynamic transducer headphone. Massdrop is a fairly recent, popular store that does group buys. This is how they get lower than average prices. The K7xx demonstrates this with its $199 price tag; the K702 65th Anniversary which it is based on used to cost substantially more, and the K712 Pro which is also based on the K702 65th Anniversary usually goes for nearly $400. To read more about these AKG models and more, see this thread. Although the K7xx is limited edition, thousands have been sold so it’s not quite the rarest headphone in the world. It is in very high demand at Massdrop. In this review we will evaluate its build quality, music performance, and gaming performance. Packaging and Specifications The K7xx’s box has an abundance of advertising, but also lets you get a peek at the product itself. The box also includes a specs table. We’ve copied it below. Type open-back, dynamic headphones Sensitivity 105 dB/V Frequency range 10 Hz – 39,800 Hz Rated Impedance 62 ohms Max. input power 200 mW Cable 3 m single-sided (99.99 % oxygen-free) Connector gold plated stereo jack plug 3.5 mm (1/8″) Adapter gold plated convertible jack plug 3.5 / 6.3 mm (1/8″ to 1/4″) Net weight (without cable) 235 g/8.3 oz The only thing that stands out really is the weight. That’s very light for a full sized over-ear headphone. It’s not easy to tell from the graph, but the K7xx is somewhat current hungry. They list the sensitivity in dB/V, but if they chose to do the usual dB/mW the value would have been lower. An amplifier is pretty much required to drive the K7xx adequately. We have it on good authority that the K7xx scales with higher end equipment. We may find out one of these days, but for this review we’re using a rather modest Maverick Audio Tubemagic D1 with opamp upgrades. The K7xx comes propped up on this stand in the box, with clear plastic wrapped around the edge of the ear cups (hence it looking so glossy in the picture below). The cable is included in a plastic bag. Having a detachable cable is nice, since it means you can upgrade the cable or replace it if it ever wears down. It is a single entry cable terminated in a gold plated 3.5mm jack, with a 6.35mm adapter included. We’ll talk more about it later. That wraps up this page. Very typical packaging for a $200 headphone, although oddly enough I didn’t find a manual. I suppose enough of the specifications are on the box anyway. Closer Look I have to say, the supporting headband immediately reminded me of the Audio Technica ATH-A900X. Also, like the A900X, the K7xx is mostly plastic. In fact, even the mesh over the open-back grills is plastic: this is a shocker, as it’s almost always metal on high end headphones. The plastic isn’t very sturdy feeling either. It looks far more durable in pictures than it actually is, although so far it hasn’t proven to be extremely flimsy. Another thing that immediately stands out is the size. This headphone is very wide, and has huge ear cups/drivers. I like this, since it results in bigger pads that won’t touch my ears at all. The pads themselves are made out of memory foam, and they’re very soft, although not quite as soft as Beyerdynamic velour. They are however deeper than Beyer pads, which is great. The suspension headband is real leather, a great addition and a rare sight in a $200 headphone. The cups don’t fold all the way or have full-range swivel motion, which isn’t much of an issue since an open-back headphone like this is not good for listening on the go. Having such flexibility is a bonus though, in case you ever need to pack it into a case and take it somewhere. So, we have a lightweight headphone with huge, soft memory foam circumaural pads, and a suspension headband to further lighten the load on your head. The result is one of the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever worn. It’s a feather, much lighter on the head than the Audio Technica ATH-A900X (which also has a sort of suspension headband) and Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro, with less clamp than both. The headband on the K7xx is not adjustable; it uses an auto-adjusting system, but a much better one than Audio Technica’s wing system. I have an average sized head, maybe slightly smaller than average actually, and the K7xx is supremely comfortable. Those with larger heads should find it comfortable as well due to the auto adjusting suspension headband and the clamping force present. However, the K7xx won’t fit small heads very well; it’s not a good fit for younger teenagers or lots of women. Each and every K7xx is serialized. The serial number can be found on the inner-left side of the headphone, just below the L driver marking (on the opposite side is a Massdrop logo). On that note, the headphone thankfully has obvious L and R markings so you know which way to wear it, although every headphone with a single entry cable has the cable entry on the left side to my knowledge. Speaking of which, the cable connects to the headphone using some 3-pin connector. It’s straight forward; it only goes in one way, and you just push it in. Note it’s a bit stiff to push in. It has a press-down locking mechanism which is great. No stupid screw-on connectors here! Single entry cables are a bit more convenient, but sound quality is more limited. I would have preferred a dual-entry design, but at least the cable is removable and easy to use. The cable itself is straight, 3 meters long, has very typical sheathing, and it’s noticeably thinner than the cable on the Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro which we reviewed here. Like the DT 880 and many other headphones, the cable terminates with a gold-plated 3.5mm jack and has a 6.35mm adapter screwed on by default. So that pretty much wraps up our physical inspection of the AKG K7xx. It’s very comfortable and ergonomic, the cable design is nice, but the build quality is disappointing. It’s all lightweight plastic that doesn’t feel terribly sturdy. It feels like a toy next to my Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro, but on the other hand it’s lighter and more comfortable. Real leather headband + memory foam pads is a plus. Now onto the most important part of the review, the sound. Listening Impressions As we mentioned earlier, listening is done through an upgraded Maverick Audio Tubemagic D1 functioning as our DAC and amplifier, connected to my computer’s Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD via optical toslink. A variety of music was listened to; many genres, and of many formats. Some were even worse than 320 Kb/s MP3, but we went all the way up to top quality uncompressed FLAC, and many 320 Kb/s MP3s were used as well. The media player used is Foobar2000 with the ASIO plugin, running ASIO4ALL drivers. Music listening impressions were gathered after burning in the K7xx with both music and pink noise for well over 50 hours. The Good Detail: The AKG K7xx presents quite a lot of details, even more than the Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro to my surprise, and despite having a smoother overall sound and despite being more forgiving. This is partly due to the above average decay. So, once again, I’m hearing things in music that I never heard before. It’s fairly forgiving when it comes to bad recordings; on some really bad ones, there may be a little bit of sibilance and treble may sound a bit harsh, although other headphones like those from Beyerdynamic will sound much more harsh. Mostly Neutral: While not as neutral as the DT 880, the K7xx aims for neutrality. Overall its sonic presentation is fairly neutral, with slight mid centric character and a very small amount of added warmth. However, it has some peaks and dips in the upper mid range and treble, and it’s noticeable compared to very neutral/linear headphones like the DT 880. Bass: The bass here is tight and focused, with nice texture and decent extension. Using the bass test listed here, the bass extends down to around 30 Hz. It is bested by the DT 880 in this regard, which extends down to 20 Hz. But the overall quality is good, quantity is similar to the DT 880 Pro although with less slam. This headphone has basically no bass slam. Obviously this is not a good choice for bassheads. Sound Stage: The sound stage here is very large indeed, living up to the reputation of this headphone lineup. It offers substantial width, depth, and height. The DT 880 Pro for example has decent width but lacks height and depth, and overall it sounds closed in compared to the K7xx which is very open and far more three dimensional. Too bad the vast majority of modern music is so poorly recorded that this can’t always be appreciated. Imaging: The K7xx has good imaging, taking advantage of its large sound stage. You can determine where sounds are coming from fairly well. It’s not perfect though; a few times I’ve noticed that when vocals and guitars are playing at the same time, it’s very hard to focus on the guitar properly as there is too much overlap. The Bad Lacks Transparency: Unfortunately this headphone is not impressively transparent. The Stax SR-30 is more transparent than this. Transparency is about the same as the Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro. Of course, one can only complain about this if they’ve listened to truly transparent gear before, which generally costs much more than this. On the Fence Mids: This is a slightly mid-centric headphone, with mids generally overtaking the treble slightly. The mids here are mostly good, similar in quality to the DT 880 but more detailed and also more dry. The K7xx renders pianos better than any other headphone I’ve owned. The dryness makes this headphone not ideal for rock or electronic in my opinion. Also, the upper mids are less linear than I’d like, and sometimes don’t integrate with the lower treble particularly well. Again, this can be seen on frequency response graphs for all of the AKG K7** series headphones, and it manifests in the sound occasionally. Female vocals are a bit more forward on the DT 880 Pro; sometimes the K7xx places acoustic instruments in front of female vocals, not that this is inherently a bad thing. Treble: The treble here is very well extended, going beyond my hearing range (I can’t seem to hear past 19 KHz). It’s a fairly smooth presentation that seeks to avoid being harsh, without sacrificing extension. Unfortunately the treble here is uneven and not perfectly balanced. It has strong peaks and dips that can sometimes be heard. While the DT 880 Pro has more forward treble overall, between it and the K7xx, the K7xx has reached the record high peakiness although this isn’t heard very often. Treble sensitive people should avoid the K7xx, and it should benefit from parametric EQ which didn’t help the DT 880 much. These peaks and dips make the treble sound uneven and unconvincing at times. It’s not a particularly airy presentation, and the dryness can sometimes (not always) make cymbals sound less authentic than possible. Also, sibilance and some general treble harshness can be present on some really bad recordings, although the harshness is not as bad as the DT 880. Decay: Note decay is significantly faster and more realistic than the DT 880 and everything else I’ve heard around this price range. This helps bring out details more, and it makes the background sound blacker. However, I believe it’s also responsible for the slightly dry sound that’s noticeable in certain types of music, namely rock and electronic. This headphone was very impressive at first, until I heard some tracks bring out the worse aspects of the upper mid range and treble. It’s not always noticeable, but sometimes it is. Also, the K7xx exhibits AKG’s signature dryness, making me hesitant to recommend it for rock and electronic. However, it’s also impressively detailed, open, and three dimensional. I recommend the K7xx for classical/orchestral in particular. One thing to note, with my amplifier the K7xx is more open to volume changes than the DT 880 Pro, which gets noticeably distorted at lower volume levels. This will change with different amplifiers though. Gaming Impressions For these tests, I enabled X-Fi CMSS-3D and EAX (when applicable) on my Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD, simulating virtual 5.1 surround or, when applicable, 3D HRTF. The following games were used to evaluate the K7xx’s gaming performance: Metro: Last Light: Probably uses XAudio2 as the sound API, so virtual surround was used. Killing Floor 2: Uses Wwise, so virtual surround was used. The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux: Uses XAudio2, so virtual surround was used. Neverwinter Nights 2: Complete: Has multiple APIs, but DirectSound3D was selected, and was then converted to OpenAL through Creative ALchemy. This was the game we used to see how the K7xx sounds with 3D HRTF and EAX effects. The first game tested was Metro: Last Light. It just so happens that I was in the middle of replaying it, using my Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro, when the K7xx arrived. So the K7xx stepped in as a replacement. My first impressions were pretty simple: “WOW!” I had actually played this game before listening to any music, since I don’t really listen to music on a headphone before burning it in. The sound stage of the K7xx is very large indeed, it makes the DT 880 seem cramped in comparison. It was not only wider, but much taller and much, much deeper. It’s easier to pinpoint where sounds are coming from, thanks to the superior imaging. Voices were clearly coming from all around me with the K7xx. More of the same in Killing Floor 2. This is a multiplayer (co-op) survival shooter, so positional audio performance is in demand here. The K7xx delivers, and it leaves the DT 880 in the dust. Using the K7xx in a PvP shooter would be cheating! The K7xx’s performance in games won’t just help you climb the ladder on your leaderboards, it also increases immersion. This was most noticeable in Metro: Last Light, and also 3D HRTF enabled games. Listening through the K7xx in Neverwinter Nights 2 with 3D HRTF and EAX enabled is a real treat. Even with virtual surround, the K7xx puts me in the game and seems to render a 360 degree sound field, but Neverwinter Nights 2 hits it out of the park. EAX effects through the K7xx are incredible, with echoes/reverb traveling from in front of me to behind me. Truth be told, I was taken by surprise by how good the K7xx is for gaming. I didn’t think it would be a big improvement over the DT 880 but boy was I wrong. Positional awareness and thus immersion are so much better with the K7xx. For this reason, I will recommend the K7xx (when available) and Q701 to people looking for gaming headphones. Conclusion The AKG K7xx is one of my top picks for a $200 headphone. Although the build quality is disappointing, the comfort, ergonomics, and sound quality are better than one would expect for the price. The K7xx is most impressive with regard to detail and producing a three dimensional sound. It is a mostly neutral headphone, with a small amount of mid range emphasis and a tiny bit of added warmth. But it has the same shortcomings as many other mid-fi headphones, namely with regards to transparency and treble presentation. Still, you won’t find much better sound for the price. You may find something you like better in one category or genre, but probably not all. The K7xx is one of the top contenders for its price, get it before they disappear forever! Build Quality: In one word, disappointing. While the real leather headband and soft memory foam pads are very nice, and the cable design is good, the headphone body is all plastic and pretty thin plastic at that. Even the mesh/grill over the drivers is plastic, which I didn’t think was a thing anymore. I really wish everyone followed Beyerdynamic’s example when it comes to mid-fi headphone build quality. 13/20 Comfort: The K7xx is one of the most comfortable headphones around, not just for me but for many people because of its actually well designed auto-adjusting suspension headband, and because of the clamping force. The clamp is such that it will be too big for many teenagers and women, but fine for most adult men. The ear pads are soft and made of memory foam, and are truly circumaural as they don’t touch my ears at all unlike some so called over ear headphones. 20/20 Music Performance: Being the most important category, the K7xx does some things very well and other things not as well. It is a mostly neutral headphone with slight mid range emphasis and a hint of warmth. Transparency is typical for $200 headphones, meaning it’s not bad but not great. It is impressively detailed, with surprisingly fast decay. Despite being so detailed (for a $200 headphone), it is somewhat forgiving, although treble harshness and sibilance can be found on some really bad recordings. It has an awesome 3D sound stage with good width, depth, and height. Imaging is mostly good and overall the best I’ve heard in this price range, although there is some overlap when female vocals and guitar are playing simultaneously, making it hard to focus on guitar in such scenarios. The upper mids and treble aren’t as linear as I’d like, and thus they (mostly the treble) don’t always sound 100% convincing. At the end of the day, the K7xx seems good for monitoring, and it’s a pretty good all around headphone, although it excels primarily with classical/orchestral music. 17/20 Gaming Performance: This headphone truly deserves a perfect score here, and that’s what it will get. The sound stage is very large, the imaging is above average, and the result is amazing positional awareness in games, increasing immersion. The bass is such that guns and explosions are punchy and exciting, without being overwhelming. 20/20 Value: At $199, the K7xx represents a tremendous value. While the build quality is similar to a sub $50 AKG headphone I’ve held, the sound is what matters the most at the end of the day. At this price, good luck finding a headphone with a bigger sound stage (aside from AKG’s own K701 and K702), better imaging, faster/more natural decay, and more detail. It’s not a perfect headphone but it definitely hits above its price range, beating the near $300 Beyerdynamic DT 880 in many aspects (but of course losing in some as well). 20/20 Stay Connected Something, something, cookies... [Digital] Cookies are small text files saved on your local hard disk containing information that GND-Tech uses to process login sessions and other statistical information. No personal data is stored. Find out more.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
hot stories Pokercent License Suspended After UK Player Complaints Pokercent is offering refunds to its players as the UKGC investigation into poor business practices gets underway; the company’s license has been suspended. (Image: na-poker.ru) Pokercent, a recently launched independent poker room that caters to the European market, has had its license suspended by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) due to concerns about its operations. There have been complaints about the site in recent months from forum posters who have reported, variously, an inability to withdraw funds, caps on withdrawals at $200 every two weeks, poor customer service, and a lack of coherent English speakers within the customer service department. The site is operated by a company called Silverline Interactiv [sic] Technologies, which is registered in London, but appears to be Czech. The UKGC stated that it had decided to suspend the license, pending a review of the company’s business practices following a complaint from a player who had failed to receive a withdrawal and had been treated poorly be the site’s customer service team. “The Commission has decided to commence a review because we are concerned the licensee is operating in a manner which is not consistent with the licensing objectives in regard to ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open manner,” it said in a statement. Offering Refunds Meanwhile, a visit to the Pokercent website reveals the following message: “Dear Players, the operation of the card room PokerCent has been suspended. The Gambling Commission of the UK, which is the provider of our gaming license, has requested a new certificate of the gaming software. During the time of the testing by an approved Test House, the card room must not operate. The estimated start date is 1/10/2014 [October 1]. If you require a deposit refund, please contact our support via: [email protected]. Our live support will be available every day from 11a.m. until 3p.m. during the time of the software testing. Thank you for your understanding!” One poster on the 2+2 forums, “AntonAQ,” complained that he had failed to receive $500 after requesting a cash-out. He also posts a letter he sent to the “controlling organization,” i.e., the UKGC, which suggests his complaint could be the reason behind the UKGC investigation. Account Frozen “After 2 or 3 evenings chatting with support it occurs that it was MY FAULT why cashout was canceled,” reads AntonAQ’s letter to the UKGC. “They said I DIDN’T PUT my Neteller ID, so they have no place to send money. But their software does not PROVIDE any field for that!!! You can only choose an amount to cashout, but no field to enter ID. “I also, has to mention, that their English communication is even worse than mine,” he continues, amusingly. “It is impossible to understand what they saying very often. So after that they blocked and freezed my account – with no explanation about it!!! Just blocked and taken away my money. I was trying to get a simple question – WHY they did that?” Players’ forum complaints have generally been followed by abrasive posts in impenetrable English from Pokercent staff masquerading as players, which have only served to inflame matters.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Come in, pull up a chair, relax, sample the ale and read stories, trifles and anecdotes from Olden Times. Monday, 16 April 2012 English Archers An Italian cleric, Dominic Mancini, visited England in 1482-3. What impressed him during his visit were the archers. “Their bows and arrows are thicker and longer than those used by other nations just as their arms are stronger than other peoples’, for they seem to have hands and arms of iron. As a result their bows have a long range as our crossbows. Almost every man has a helmet and carries an iron shield and a sword which is as long as our sword; but heavy and thick as well. Only the wealthy wear metal armour; ordinary soldiers prefer comfortable tunics (stuffed with tow) which reach down to their thigh. They say that the softer they are the better they withstand blows; besides which in summer they are lighter and in winter more useful than iron.” Mancini stayed in London and was a spectator at the martial games which were a traditional part of the city scene “On holidays the youths fight in the streets with blunted swords or staves clashing on shields. When they are older they go out into the fields with bows and arrows – indeed even the women go hunting with them.”	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
About “Lost Ones” Dealing with young pregnancy, when you’re around that age of either late teens or early 20s or whatever age you are, it explores all of that from both sides… The song is a dialogue between a young couple who’ve just discovered the girl is pregnant. Exploring the whirlwind of thoughts and emotion that follow this revelation, Cole adds depth to the narrative by having each verse from a different perspective; the man’s, the woman’s, and a neutral standpoint. In 2011, Cole cited the track as “one of his favorites,” revealing that he’d held onto the track “for like four years, just waiting for this album to come out.” He went on to say during a Muve Music Sessions interview: “Lost Ones,” that’s one of my favorite songs. Because obviously, when you listen to it, it’s super emotional, super deep. I feel like my favorite records of my own are my favorite because they really hit your heart or I know the impact it’ll have on people. This is a scene that happens everyday in America. When the idea came to me, it was because of something personal that was going on. Not even with me… with a very close friend of mine. So it gave me the idea to write that song. The music video, which was released October 25, 2011, featured an opening disclaimer reading: With just a Dollar and a Dream, this video was shot in 2008 before I even had a record deal. 3 years later, watching it still give me the same emotions. This is dedicated to the Lost Ones. — Jermaine Cole In 2014, a DJ Booth writer Kevin Taylor wrote an article about “Lost Ones,” admitting that it gave him “the reality check of a lifetime,” even going on to dub it “a conscious music masterpiece.” A blogger, Jane, wrote a critical analysis of the song in reply to Kevin’s article. Hidden This page is accessible to Verified artists on the song Locked This song has been locked and is considered "done." You need 600 IQ to add annotations to locked songs.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
If you are going to tell people the truth, be funny or they will kill you. Friday, May 28, 2010 Obama The Do-Nothing Socialist So one moment, President Obama is condemned by the right for allegedly having a socialist plan to take over the world, and the next moment, these same doinks complain that he's been slow to take over oil spill containment activities?	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Jun 62013 A group of French researchers believe that the sensors and transmitters we wear will route and relay data, not just collect it. We won’t just be connected to the network. We’ll be the network. Ever wonder what the network infrastructure of the future will be? Try looking in the mirror. Some day our bodies — or at least the clothing or accessories that adorn them — could become key network nodes in the internet of things. European researchers think that sensors and transmitters on our bodies can be used to form cooperative ad hoc networks that could be used for group indoor navigation, crowd-motion capture, health monitoring on a massive scale and especially collaborative communications. Last week, French institute CEA-Leti and three French universities have launched the Cormoran project, which aims to explore the use of such cooperative interpersonal networks.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Angry Boi GFB & Nicole K Hamilton Angry Boi GFB & Nicole K Hamilton Short Info Angryboi GFB is a talented rap artist and songwriter who has worked with numerous artists and producers. Every track has a story just as deep as the last. His stage presence says it all. Nicole K Hamilton is an upcoming singer-songwriter with a number of songs under her belt just waiting to be released. Big pipes for a little lady. Nicole has featured on a number of Angrybois' tracks including, 'Beautiful' and 'Wake Up' due for release this year.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Fernandes is a major reason for the men’s soccer team’s success this season. (Photo/George DeLuca) by George DeLuca Connector Editor In 2009, Wuilito Fernandes came to the United States from Praia, Cape Verde, a small city on an island located about 500 miles west of Senegal, Africa. He played soccer as much as he could back… Goalkeeper Austin Kroll comes out to make a save against a Brown University forward. (Matt Dwyer) by Andrew Sciascia Connector Staff Despite playing from behind for longer than they have at any point in the season, UMass Lowell pulled off a thrilling comeback in the end of regulation to maintain their spotless record. They handed the…	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
A young woman says she is outraged at being turned down for two airline jobs because of something so small that most people wouldn’t even notice it and only friends would see it. Chontelle McGoldrick claims that both Emirates and Qantas rejected her as a potential flight attendant because of a tattoo on her ankle smaller than a 10 cent coin, according to Yahoo7 News. The tattoo is of an anchor and is totally inoffensive. Qantas, however, has called the story into question, telling the news outlet that a tattoo in an unobtrusive area of skin like an ankle would be no barrier to working as cabin crew at Qantas. The airline insists that any tattoos be covered and never visible when in uniform. Most airlines have rules similar to that of Qantas. Emirates’ flight attendant hiring rules stipulate: “No visible tattoos while in Emirates Cabin Crew uniform (cosmetic and bandage coverings not permitted).” McGoldrick, 21, told News Corp: “Both airlines said they wanted to offer me a position but they couldn’t, because of my tattoo. “They said some cultures and religions find them offensive.” McGoldrick says she is now getting the tattoo removed to avoid future problems. Apparently there is no national law stopping employers from banning tattoos in the workplace, as physical appearance is not a protected attribute under the Fair Work Act. They could hardly ban tattoos if they are not visible, however.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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