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July 17, 2017
Devils was reviewed by BookViral.com (a review site for original horror fiction) and the review is live this afternoon. I couldn’t be happier with it and am quite flattered by their praise.
You can see the Devils spotlight page and cast your vote for the Crimson Quill award by clicking on the BookViral image below.
Here’s a copy of the review:
A Rivetting Best In Genre Horror Anthology From Erik Henry Vick
Surreal and constantly surprising, Devils is clearly the work of a writer who knows what he’s doing with Vick taking us to the depths of devilish depravity and beyond. Delivering sharp, and above all compelling nuggets of short, but perfectly framed works of fiction these are stories to be read with the light on and will linger in your memory for days and weeks to come. Short story writing is an art that few authors master but here Vick turns brevity to his advantage with barb sharp stucco prose and deft characterization. It’s cutting and clever and he has clearly mastered the art of expanding on any given moment. It’s most evident in his opening story, The Devil, where we find ourselves staring into the eyes of the Devil along with his hapless protagonist and in Vengeance when Rick finds himself contemplating the cost of his revenge. All in all, there’s no wanton wittering with each story punching above its word count and each one beggaring reflection as we are left dwelling on the different manifestations of evil.
Powerful, clever and above all highly entertaining Devils introduces an exciting new literary voice to a popular genre and is recommended without reservation.


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Adapted from Ludwig Fulda's play, a successful editor marries a ski instructor, who declines to live in the city but as her twin sister seduces him.
Larry Blake (Melvyn Douglas) sees ski instructor Karin Borg (Greta Garbo) and decides to take lessons. He brings her back to his cabin as his bride. His partner O. O. Miller (Roland Young) and secretary Miss Ellis (Ruth Gordon) expect Larry to return to publishing. Griselda (Constance Bennett) calls Larry to come back and is angry he married. Larry sees his magazine and decides to go back to New York. Karin wants to give Larry a new way of life and says she is not going to New York. They make up, but in the morning Larry orders Karin to come with him. She refuses, and he promises to return. She gets telegrams with excuses and goes to New York to surprise him.
Karin finds Larry at a rehearsal with writer Griselda and tells Miss Ellis she will leave. Miss Ellis tells Miller that she is Karin's twin sister. When Miller takes her to dinner, Larry sees them. He disbelieves it is not Karin but accepts it. Griselda and Dick Williams (Robert Sterling) join them. Karin as Katherine implies that she lives by her charms. Larry calls and learns that Karin went to New York. She tells Griselda that she is in love with Larry and asks her advice. Jealous Griselda warns her to leave Larry to her. Katherine will only dance with a professional and invents a new dance. At her door Larry kisses her and says she is Karin. She calls Miss Ellis that she will drive Larry back to Karin. She drinks, gets a call from Dick, and promises to see him. She tells Larry to go back to Karin; he says he is in love with her, kisses her, and leaves.
Miss Ellis treats Karin's hangover, and Karin says she despises Katherine. Larry calls, and she goes to see him. They dance and are romantic. Larry says he can't deceive Karin and asks her to marry, saying he must see Karin about the divorce; but he is there when Karin arrives. Larry kisses her, and she wakes happily. Karin tells Larry that she will go to New York with him; but he says he wants to see Katherine. Karin puts on Katherine's negligee and says she is Katherine. Larry says that Karin is prosaic but must have the characteristics of Katherine too. She skis off, and he tries to follow her. Larry loses control skiing and lands in a pond. He tells her he is Larry's twin brother.
The Catholic Legion of Decency condemned the original
film because of Larry's moral acceptance of adultery. So the studio
added scenes to show he is aware it is his wife, reducing the
humor but adding a new level of irony. The comedy shows how women
can easily find the uninhibited call girl inside themselves when
they are desperate to manipulate a man.

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I have had an interesting evening torn between two shots I took today. Same subject and almost the same pose but one with what may be considered too shallow a depth of field but which I prefer. It is testing my artistic integrity – pompous though it sounds. I have “it doesn’t have to be in…Read More How shallow can you go
This is a quick post to host some camera phone snaps for a discussion about the new X-Pro2 and whether it has frame lines for the XF14mm f2.8 – a nifty little lens I like a lot. It is in response to a nice Ian MacDonald Photography review of the X-Pro2 where he shows the…Read More XF14mm f2.8 on X-Pro1 & X-Pro2
I turn 50 years at the end of February (if I haven’t mentioned it enough times). As a gift to my self I’m buying some Fujifilm X gear I couldn’t justify under other circumstances. Fujifilm have a cash back scheme that ends on the 11th January so I have bought the gear now and it…Read More My Fujinon FX 56mm f1.2 R is Waiting!
I have long been excited about HTML5 having access to a geolocation data. It should make it possible to build a whole range of applications for phones and other devices that are cross platform but make use of the users location. Unfortunately reality bites when you try and actually build an application based on the…Read More HTML5 Geolocation Data Sucks
I have been messing around trying to make my blog more photo-friendly – but without much joy. I use Apple Aperture which is integrated with MobileMe and Flickr. I have a MobileMe gallery so I could include images from there but Apple don’t provide an API just a rather inadequate RSS feed. I could use…Read More Trying to get a photo blog right
In the last weekend of the Christmas break I was sat in Starbucks in Waterstones in Edinburgh considering which of a stack of potential books I was going to spend my Christmas book tokens on. I had just been playing with a Sony eBook reader and so was thinking maybe I should take the plunge…Read More DIY Book Scanner: Learn By Doing
Amazon are selling an ebook of Siddhartha by Herman Hess for the Kindle for $3.51 and it appears in different versions for even more. Siddhartha is out of copyright so it costs them nothing for the rights on this book. The $3.51 is all for them. Does this mean that $3.51 is the cost of distributing an…Read More When will eBooks stop being a rip off?
Last weekend we got away from the city for the first time this year to camp in Northumberland and visited The Holy Island of Lindisfarne. This is a tourist mecca of an island accessible via a causeway that is only open at low tide. Think of many retired people with ice creams and you will…Read More Old Boats from Shady Past
Here is a story on the BBC about a USB device that you plug into your PC to enable it to be put to sleep at the touch of a single button. It is incredible that some one is selling a product to do that. For starters my Macs do it by default. Just close…Read More Eco PC Nuts?
Well I wrote a basic application that would allow people to sit together virtually and I tried it out on my own. I logged in and logged out at the beginning and end of a couple of sessions and the whole thing seemed really unsatisfactory. This means I must break the first precept and kill…Read More iZendo – Let’s shelve it.
So I start writing iZendo from scratch and make quite good progress in simplifying it down. Just four pages and some AJAX to update the lists. All looks good till my crisis of faith! Could I do this with twitter? Could I ‘just’ have a Twitter feed that is the virtual zendo? It would certainly…Read More Twitter as a virtual zendo?
This is the first post from my iPhone using the iphone app – but then edited on my desktop – I am not that fast at typing on an iPhone yet! I found that the problem I was having with connecting the iPhone was not with the iPhone WordPress app (v1.0) but with my WordPress…Read More iPhone first post

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CEM REPORT, FINANCE | To checkmate the activities of online financial loan companies that are currently defrauding vulnerable Nigerians the National Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) has disclosed that working with several agencies of government has launched an investigation into their activities.
The investigation is aimed at finding out their mode of operation, and the technology they are using and to look at a holistic way of tackling the problem.
The National Commissioner and the Chief Executive Officer of the NDPB, Vincent Olatunji, lamented that a lot of the online loan Apps operators don’t have physical addresses thereby making it difficult for the agency to track them.
Speaking at a briefing organised by the Bureau in collaboration with the NCC yesterday in Abuja, Olatunji stated that the investigation will be in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC,) the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and other relevant agencies of government.
“We want to ensure that the Bill is signed into law before the end of the present administration. Data protection and safety has to do with the reputation of the country. We cannot overemphasise the importance of compliance due to the vulnerabilities in the digital space. We are currently carrying out full-scale investigations of alleged violations in the telecom, banking and gaming sectors and we can report that appropriate remedial actions have been initiated.
“We are currently working with the Police Investigation Unit at the Bureau to ensure prompt action in some cases involving shadowy data controllers. As much as we rely on non-criminal processes in redressing breaches of data privacy and protection, it will be sorely wrong for any data controller or data processor to test the resolve of government in bringing wilful violators to justice,”
He observed that the issue of national security has gone beyond physical security, noting that is why malware is a cyber war all over the world.
He stated that the NDPB would soon meet with the National Security Adviser (NSA) to see how they can work together to apply the issue of privacy and protection to address the issue of cyber security.
He noted that “For every crime committed online, there is somebody behind it and that fellow has a digital identity. We now have a robust digital database under NNIM.”
Olatunji stated that the NDPB has engaged over 50 public and private institutions on the need to ensure the privacy and safety of data of Nigerians.
He further added that the Data Protection Bill has been sent to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for deliberation, adding that it would be sent to the National Assembly as an Executive Bill once approved by the FEC.
He noted that the bureau seeks to ensure that the data protection laws in the country are in tune with the global trend.


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Lewis investigates the murder of a beautiful young Eastern European woman whose death comes straight from the pages of a popular fantasy novel.
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When Lewis and Hathaway are called in to investigate the murder of a rising Oxford theatre star, they focus their suspicions on his acting colleagues.
When religious fanatic Steven Mullan is murdered, Lewis investigates celebrity atheist Tom Rattenbury and his family, who had been attacked by Mullan.
When Lewis and Hathaway investigate a murder in town, forensic evidence leads them to suspect there is a connection with the re-formation of an old rock band.

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Addressing the anti-immigration sentiment in some parts of the country, Chicano writer Ana Castillo quietly read a passage from her novel So Far From God to a crowded Kennedy Union Ballroom Nov. 29.
“This is one of my stories that is a threat to the sovereignty of the nation,” said Castillo, who traveled to Tucson, Ariz., earlier this year to talk to high school students after the Tucson Unified School District included two of her books on a lengthy banned book list. Even Shakespeare’s The Tempest didn’t make the cut. Her collection of 23 stories, Loverboys, also was singled out after the school district dismantled its Mexican-American Studies Program.
“These would not be the books, if I were on a censorship committee, that I would put on a list of banned books,” she said. “I’ve been an advocate for building bridges, building caucuses. …I find things we have more in common with people than not.”
Born and raised in Chicago, Castillo credits the rich storytelling tradition of her Mexican heritage as the foundation for her writing, which centers around identity, racism and classism. Her appearance was part of the University of Dayton Speaker Series.
Next on tap: Eboo Patel, author, founder and executive director of the Interfaith Youth Core. He will offer a free talk at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, in the RecPlex as part of the annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday celebration.

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Michelle Troconis, who was accused of serving to Jennifer’s late estranged husband Fotis Dulos cowl up the Connecticut mother’s 2019 homicide, was found guilty on all prices after a seven-week trial.
The 49-year-old was convicted on a number of prices, together with one rely of conspiracy to commit homicide, two counts of conspiracy to commit tampering with bodily proof, two counts of tampering with bodily proof, and hindering prosecution within the second diploma.
“I wish to supply my deepest condolences to the household of Jennifer Farber Dulos, significantly her 5 kids, who had their mom violently taken from them on Could 24, 2019,” Connecticut State Legal professional Paul J. Ferencek stated in a press release following the decision. “Whereas it is our hope that right now’s verdict brings Jennifer’s household and associates some peace, we additionally hope that sometime we are able to present decision to the nonetheless unanswered query of the place Jennifer rests. I guarantee you the State of Connecticut and this workplace won’t ever cease wanting.”
Michelle’s sentencing is about to happen Could 31 within the Stamford Superior Courtroom in Connecticut and, in line with NBC Connecticut, she might withstand 50 years in jail if her sentencing is served consecutively. The decide set her bond at $6 million.

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Fourth seed Murray falls to Bellucci in Madrid
Madrid: World number four Andy Murray crashed out of the Madrid Open when he was beaten 6-4, 6-2 by unseeded Brazilian Thomaz Bellucci in the third round.
Briton Murray, who is returning from an elbow injury that prevented him playing at last month`s Barcelona Open, had his serve broken once in the first set and twice in the second by the stylish left-hander in the pair`s first meeting.
Bellucci, ranked 36, saved all three break points he faced on the clay at the Magic Box arena and sealed victory on his first match point when Murray netted a backhand.
Murray, who will now head to Italy for next week`s Rome Masters, was not too disheartened with the defeat and said he had to be realistic about his chances in Madrid after his injury layoff.
"I`ve got to look more at the week as a whole," the 23-year-old Scot told a news conference.
"I was coming back from an injury that wasn`t serious but an elbow injury isn`t easy for tennis players.”
"I`m happy that physically I progressed, I was hitting the ball decent, I think I can definitely get better.”
"You just need to be quite cautious and not do too much too soon because then you take a step back, but I think I`ve judged it pretty well.”
"I need to get my tennis back because that`s the most important thing going into Rome and the French Open."
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text: Hey everyone, I'm getting an iPhone app developed and I'm stuck on a good name for it, so I figured I'd ask all of you to see if we can come up with something. I'm willing to send $10 via Paypal to whoever gives me the idea that I use. The app is going to be a restaurant guide for finding vegetarian and vegan restaurants in the user's location. It will work by using the built-in GPS of the phone to see exactly where on the earth the person is located at, and then it will find all of the nearby restaurants that are vegetarian or have some sort of vegetarian options. Then the app will give them directions on how to get there. Before anyone asks, yes I am a vegetarian myself and I don't eat meat or meat products at all, and that's where the idea of the app came. This thread is not here to "debate" why or why not someone would want to become a vegetarian and not eat meat, so please don't try and bring it in that direction. Anyway, I need a name for the app and I want something unique and catchy. Something very brandable that people will remember. I was thinking it should somehow include the word "veg" or "plant" or something along those lines. Remember, $10 via Paypal to the person who gives me the best idea. Thanks everyone.

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coming soon: less is more cowbell – the drum book
THE DRUMLAB JP
The Benedikt Hesse School Of Drumming
The Drum Lap / Japan
BENEDIKT HESSE SCHOOL OF DRUMMING
PRACTICAL, INDIVIDUAL AND WITH ENTHUSIASM
Individual lessons are the most effective way to learn an instrument. Whether amateur, semi-professional or aspiring professional, the lessons are based on the preferences and goals of the student.
WHAT IS TAUGHT?
Through his many years of playing experience as a professional drummer, his studies at the Drummers Collective in New York City and his private studies, Benedikt Hesse has a broad repertoire of Instruction material: playing technique, musicianship, expression, stylistics, music theory, improvisation and much more.
In addition to learning the technical basics of drumming, musical application is a central point of the lessons. Quality before quantity: it is not always important how much and how fast a student learns, but that he develops a feeling for himself and the music.
WHERE DOES THE TEACHING TAKE PLACE?
Lessons are conveniently held online via Skype, Facetime or Whatsapp.
HOW MUCH COSTS A LESSON?
single lesson (50min) - 45€


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• The model predicts strength probability of glass panes; normal distribution better fits predicted results.
• The model predicts the fracture origin location; it differs from the point of maximum bending moment.
• Small samples may provide an estimate of the average strength.
• A large sample is needed to get the exact strength distribution.
• The model well predicts test results and provides insight on glass plate behavior.
A new model for assessing the strength of structural members made of annealed glass plates is presented. The model refers to a glass plate that is supported at its ends and loaded by a given loading system. To fully determine the mechanical behavior of the glass plate, a flaws distribution function is presented, from which the critical stress distribution is calculated. These critical stresses determine the local ultimate resistance of the plate. The model determines the flaws distribution over the area of a large basic plate, from which plates of different sizes are cut out. Each cut out plate is characterized by a different map of flaws that is distributed over its surface and it behaves differently as a result. The flaws shape, size and location determine the critical tensile stresses that are required for crack opening. These critical stresses are compared with the growing stresses during loading, to determine at which point and at what loading level fracture is initiated. The model is capable of predicting the tensile strength distribution of a large group of glass plates of a given geometry and boundary conditions. The model provides much information concerning the probabilistic distribution of the tensile strengths and the location of the fracture origin.For an examined case the model yields an almost symmetrical tensile strengths distribution, and although it is somewhat different than existing statistical functions, it is similar to the normal distribution.It is shown that the entire analysis of determination of the critical tensile strength is independent on the plate’s thickness, although the latter is important to determine the magnitude of the bending moment at failure and the magnitude of the applied load that causes that failure. The model is found to be in close agreement with test data; it may explain the inspected and measured results and provide insight to glass plate behavior.
Journal: Engineering Structures - Volume 79, 15 November 2014, Pages 244–255


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Marvel Heroes 2015 players have yet another super hero with whom to take on the game with the arrival of Mr. Fantastic. Mr. Fantastic is part of the Fantastic Four and can be found in the Mr. Fantastic Hero Pack. The pack comes with two costumes as well.
A member of the Fantastic Four, Reed Richards received the powers of amazing elasticity after being bathed in cosmic rays. He uses his ability to stretch his body seemingly infinite lengths to form giant fists, shrug off attacks, and form various shapes to traverse the environment. In addition to his super powers, he also possesses incredible intellect, capable of creating and wielding amazing inventions that have saved the universe countless times.
Find out more on the Marvel Heroes 2015 site.
Fans of Heroes & Generals will want to head over to Steam to grab a copy of the game that has freshly arrived as of today, Friday, July 11th. Heroes & Generals was in the first crop of ten games to be Steam "Greenlit". It is free to play in this new standalone version.
1.5 million players have already registered an account for Heroes & Generals and current players will still be able to use their existing Heroes & Generals account to play the game using the new stand-alone client for Steam. The browser-version will also still be operational and both versions offers the same game and access to the same wars.
Heroes & Generals is avalilable for all players through Steam Early Access and is localized into English, French, German, Spanish, Czech, Polish and Russian.
To celebrate the big day, the team has released a brand new trailer. Check it out and then head to the Heroes & Generals Steam page.
Bioware has posted the second video from this year's E3 convention where a demo version of Dragon Age: Inquisition was shown. In this edition, the team narrates the game play and introduces viewers to Redcliffe Castle. Check it out!
If you have been a regular around the site for the past few months you have probably seen the name Shards Online. Under development by Citadel Studios, Shards is being billed as a new generation in sandbox multiplayer gaming. In fact it made such an impression on the team around here that it was awarded the Best Indie MMO at PAX this year.
Read more of Rob Lashley's Shards Online: The Development Road Map.
Another week has gone by and that means more RPG news is on the offer. Thankfully, the RPG Files is here with all the news that’s fit to print, presented to you in the special, snarky way that only we can. This week we have a victory for gender equality, an extended look at Dragon Age: Inquisition, a new game from one of the producers of The Witcher coming to stores, the many collector’s editions of Bungie’s Destiny, and more. There’s always more.
Read more of Christopher Coke's The RPG Files: Dragon Age's Hinterlands Unveiled.
It has been two weeks since Trion announced RIFT: Nightmare Tide. Since our announcement interview, the development team has taken to the forums and social media to tantalize us with new tidbits of information. A series of behind the scenes articles has gone up, as well as a slew of new screenshots and concept art. With all of these things in mind, it’s time we outline just what we’re hoping for – and what we’re afraid of – in the next expansion.
Read more of Christopher Coke's Tripping the Rift: Ten Hopes & Fears for Nightmare Tide.
MMO "Pioneer" Richard Bartle, co-creator of MUD1 and author, has gone on record with GamesIndustry.biz as saying that, in essence, the free to play bubble will burst when players realize that they are about to be "nickled and dimed to death". Bartle engaged in a healthy debate with F2P proponents during the Develop conference held recently in England.
"It will tail off because there is a fixed amount of people willing to spend enormous amounts of money, and there's too much competition for those people.
"It will also tail off because the type of games people want to play will change. The more games you play the more sophisticated the content of the games you will want. And when you want a more sophisticated game, then the overlay of free-to-play will be more of a problem for you. You will get a more moral sense of fair play."
Read the full article at GamesIndustry.biz
The Strife team has deployed the latest game patch that brings a new hero into the game as well as several significant changes and updates to existing features. Harrower is the latest playable character to enter the game, and a formidable one at that: He can shift from melee to ranged in the blink of an eye.
Harrower is a versatile attack damage dealer with a trick up his sleeve: he can freely transform between melee and ranged forms. Should you choose to give up his crossbow, you’ll in return become a near-unstoppable melee bruiser. Harrower excels at both kiting his enemies and hunting them down aggressively. In order to play Harrower to perfection, you must deftly alternate forms - adapting to new combat situations as they arise.
Read the full patch notes on the Strife site.
The "kung fu" aesthetic in the MMO genre typically acts as a deterrent for me when I'm searching for my next delicious timesink. Still, having given Age of Wushu and similar departures a try here and there, I felt that Swordsman Online could be the breath of fresh air I needed to cleanse my palate for a while of grittier, more frustrating affairs. And while it's certainly not perfect, completely polished, or even difficult (at least as far as the lower levels go so far) it's an interesting alternative to succumbing to games with subscription fees or steep entry costs.
Read more of Brittany Vincent's Swordsman: More "Hack" Than Slash.
The latest Artcraft has been posted on the World of Warcraft site. This time, the team reveals the updated character model for the male Draenei that will arrive with the Warlords of Draenor expansion set to be released later this year.
Welcome once again to Artcraft! I’m Chris Robinson, art director of World of Warcraft. This Artcraft is another quick one, but still packed with goodies. Today we’re showing you our work on the male Draenei. The original was one of the better character models in the game, so it didn’t require a ton of translation—but with higher-resolution textures and more polygons to work with, we were able to bump up his fidelity quite a bit, as well as improve how we convey emotion through a new animation rig.
Check out Artcraft on the World of Warcraft site.
By now you’ve read our news article about the closed beta for ArcheAge launching next week on July 17th for four days. Fear not! It’s just the first of several upcoming closed beta events before the game goes live later this year. To clarify this information and much more, we chatted with Trion Worlds’ CEO Scott Hartsman earlier today.
Read more of Bill Murphy's ArcheAge: Beta is Coming --- Next Week!
Trion Worlds has announced that the closed beta for long-awaited ArcheAge is set to kick off on Thursday, July 17th at 10:00 PDT / 1:00 EDT. Beta is expected to run throughout the weekend and end on Monday, July 21st at 10:00 PDT / 1:00 EDT.
ArcheAge has been in alpha testing for the last few months as the team has been hard at work on localization efforts. According to the press release, the beta will be in English only, though other language localizations are underway.
To celebrate the announcement, Trion has released a brand new trailer. Check it out below!
Read the full announcement on the ArcheAge site.
Created by Jake Song, best known for his international online smash Lineage, ArcheAge is a vast MMORPG adventure, free from pre-defined paths and progression. Players can create unique and elaborate homes, build farms that drive the world economy, and sail their ships to uncharted lands where they can construct massive castles as they lay claim to rich and vibrant realms. ArcheAge’s PvP system allows players to fight for glory in huge battles on land and sea, or even shun the two factions and live the life of a pirate!
MMORPG.com has teamed up with Sony Online Entertainment to give one lucky winner a pair of passes to this year's SOE Live event in Las Vegas.
The winner of the giveaway will receive a coupon granting them two Premium passes to the event. Travel and other accommodations are not included.
Entering the giveaway is simple: All you need to do is share your favorite or most memorable SOE game experience with us in the comments below. We will accept submissions through Monday, July 14 and announce our winner on Tuesday, July 15.
Please only post a single submission below. Users found to have submitted multiple entries will be disqualified from the giveaway.
In most MMOs, weather is just a novelty. It adds some ambiance to the world and makes a zone seem more lifelike. That’s not going to be the case with SOE’s zombie survival MMORPG H1Z1 (also known as Hizzy). I had the chance to sit down and chat with Senior Designer Jimmy Wisenhunt and Graphics Programmer Ryan Favale to talk about how weather in their game won’t be just a setpiece, but a part of the survival and gameplay in H1Z1.
Read on to find out how H1Z1 is Making Weather a True Part of the Game.
BlueHole has revealed its plans for the Korean and Western versions of TERA. The Korean update will happen later this summer, with the En Masse Entertainment version to be updated by year's end. Players can look forward to level 65, a new city, new dungeons and changes to existing systems.
The future contents are to be released gradually in multiple phases, and they include:
- Level cap increase to level 65, along with new skills and glyphs
- Opening of the Northern Arun continent, which will host the 4th largest city
- New instance dungeons including a competitive instance
- System changes such as quest guide, crystal & artifact combination, enchanting system improvements
- Guild competition for seasonal guild housing
Participate in the conversation on the En Masse TERA forum.
ArenaNet is taking Guild Wars 2 on the road to this year's GamesCom ni Germany. During the convention, ANet will be sponsoring a global "All Stars" PvP tournament, with players participating from around the world, including teams from China where GW2 recently launched.
ArenaNet is partnering with Twitch, the world’s leading video platform and community for gamers, to put on this year’s International All-Stars Tournament at gamescom, taking place August 14-17 at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. There will be daily matches featured on the show floor at the Twitch booth and live streamed through both the Twitch main channel at twitch.tv and the Guild Wars 2 Twitch channel at twitch.tv/guildwars2.
“When it comes to competitive gaming, Twitch has established itself as the premiere destination for the industry’s most premium content,” said Jason Fletcher, Events BD Manager, EMEA, Twitch. “With ArenaNet using our platform and gamescom booth to broadcast their Guild Wars 2 event, it’s another example of how strong the esports content and community is on Twitch.”
Check out the voting site on the Guild Wars 2 main page.
WildStar is unashamedly a themepark MMORPG, but how does the multi-player aspect really stack up? In his latest column, Gareth Harmer examines just how group-friendly Carbine’s game really is.
Read more of Gareth Harmer's WildStar: Bring Your Friends.
Hunted Cow has announced the release of a desktop client for Eldevin. Previously only available in browser, the team is laying the groundwork for a full rendering upgrade to be released in the next several weeks. Lastly, the game will be updated to bring a much-requested feature on board: Mounts!
Along with the Desktop Client, Patch 1.16 also adds a Story Mode version to two of the game's dungeons, giving players the option to enter a rebalanced version of the dungeon which can be completed solo and offering retuned loot appropriate to their level and challenge. We've already received good feedback about the Story Mode dungeons, and we plan to rework every dungeon in the game to offer a Story Mode version.
Read the full patch notes on the Eldevin site.

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Pennsylvania will inevitably become the twenty-fourth state in the nation to legalize a comprehensive program that allows patients suffering from with a variety of conditions to use medical marijuana.
Chris Christie says he will block expansion of New Jersey's medical marijuana program.
Pennsylvania officially has a fighting chance at legalizing a comprehensive medical marijuana program in 2016.
Marijuana advocates have been eyeballing Rhode Island for the past couple of years as being a prime candidate to become one of the first states to end prohibition by way of the state legislature, but so far lawmakers have missed every opportunity to bring this progressive...
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If your daughter has fallen under the curse of being the perpetual “Good Girl,” being good may not be good for her self-image and emotional well-being. Here’s how moms can help their daughters not only be themselves but also help boost their self-esteem and encourage them to grow into self-confident women.
Dork out with your daughter
Girls of all ages say they’re most in touch with their true selves when they’re being silly, crazy, loud or goofy. By late elementary school, your daughter is likely to hear peers deem silliness “lame” or “immature”; these girls perceive that “acting older” will make them cooler. When girls shut down silliness, they restrain themselves physically. They begin disconnecting from who they are in order to try to be something they’re not. Step in to fill the void and keep silliness alive. Whether it’s singing in the car at the top of your lungs, dancing like no one’s watching in the kitchen or making ridiculous faces and noises, just do it: Let go of the “be perfect” rules and dork out together. There is no more powerful antidote to the pressure to be perfect than a mom who can burp the alphabet.
Teach your daughter to say no and speak up
Your daughter lives in a world that tells her Good Girls are nice 24/7, no exceptions. In a peer culture that avoids conflict, girls don’t get permission or learn skills to say no. These are crucial muscles you want your daughter to have: the ability not just to know what she’s feeling, but to act on it. Think about the last time your daughter heard you speak up and challenge something or someone. Show her how it’s done — assertively and with respect. Warning: Expect embarrassment. I used to want to throw myself under a bus when my mom sent cold French fries back to a restaurant kitchen for re-heating. Fifteen years later, I sent them back myself — and thanked my mom for the permission she gave me.
Moms, get comfortable with your own limits
Good Girls are expected to be flawless: not a hair out of place or math problem wrong. All that pressure can make a girl terrified of mistakes. The next time you screw up, gauge your reaction and consider the example it sets. Find your sense of humor if you can. Barring that, avoid labeling yourself in front of her (“I’m such an idiot”) or making sweeping predictive statements (“I’ll never get this right”). Point out the silver lining of your mistakes (there’s always at least one). Show her errors aren’t the end of the world. Bonus point: Take healthy risks with or in front of her. Anxious about that first spinning class? Worried about that next leap at work? Take it, and tell her about your nerves. Even if it doesn’t pan out, she is watching a mother who’s willing to fail. No one makes it big by playing it safe, and your example will give her permission to take the risks that yield the most exhilarating rewards.
Don’t suffocate under ‘Perfect Mom’ pressure
The Perfect Mom culture is suffocating. It suggests that truly good mothers put everyone’s needs before their own. But the rules of being a Perfect Mom are diametrically opposed to the example most women want to set for their daughters. Laurie’s 12-year-old confronted her. “Mom,” she said, “why don’t you go to that dance class you want to take? All you do is take care of us.” Laurie was horrified, thinking “What kind of example was I setting? That my life is all about everyone else?” She made it a point to take the class — even if it meant not being there to drive every carpool shift or help with homework. Letting your children down isn’t easy, but the long-term, big-picture message they get is: I’ve got a mother who takes care of herself and leads a balanced life. In other words, one of the best gifts you can give your daughter is to do something for yourself.
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Myth: Just because girls have lots of feelings means they’re really good at knowing and expressing them. Truth: Not only do girls often struggle to know what they’re feeling, many describe feelings as nuisances that make you look lame or weak, just as boys do! Girls who communicate their feelings let others know what they need and are less likely to lose control over their behavior. What you can do: Use emotion words in front of your daughter to model your comfort and build her own emotional vocabulary. Say how you’re feeling (remembering to leave out the stuff daughters shouldn’t hear, like “I am feeling really angry at your father.”). Ask her how she’s feeling. Instead of asking, “How was your day?” try “How are you feeling?” If she says “Fine,” say, “Fine-happy? Fine-worried? Fine-excited?” Knowing and saying how you feel is a powerful channel to our true selves, not to mention successful relationships.
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Operation Elegant | Eight sentenced to 40 years after police break up drugs gang
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Eight people have been jailed as part of an organised crime gang which trafficked cocaine worth almost £200,000 into Llanelli over a five-month period.
Dyfed-Powys Police’s Serious and Organised Crime Team dismantled the gang which was transporting the class ‘A’ drug between Swansea, Pontarddulais and Llanelli in a covert operation named ‘Operation Elegant’.
The operation resulted in more than 2kg of cocaine being supplied by the gang.
Nine defendants, including one who will be sentenced at a later date, admitted their involvement in the conspiracy to supply cocaine between May and October 2020. The eight sentenced so far have been jailed for a total of 40 years.
Detective Constable Mark Jones, Op Elegant lead officer, said: “This was a lengthy operation involving a number of departments across the force, who investigated intelligence, coordinated a series of warrants, interviewed the defendants and carried out detailed enquiries into their activity.
“Today’s sentencing culminates more than a year of police work, which saw the disruption of a major supply chain into Llanelli and the dismantling of an organised crime gang, which was no doubt linked to illegal behaviour on a wider scale.”
DC Jones explained that the Llanelli gang was headed up by 27-year-old Shaun Hearne, who put together a team of trusted associates to move, store, prepare and distribute cocaine throughout Llanelli.
When restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic impacted the availability of the drug, Hearne was not deterred, and approached 25-year-old Aaron Hookway, a Swansea dealer, to source it.
This proved successful, as enquiries revealed the gang bought drugs from upstream supplier Hookway on 13 occasions, using 36-year-old Rebecca Viola’s home in Felinfoel as a stash house to store the commodity.
From there, couriers and sub-dealers Laura Coelho, Neville Ayres, Jordan Dale Parry, Keiran Price and Daniel Rhodri Evans were responsible for distributing the drugs.
“Through our investigation, we discovered that the gang was made up of a number of people acting as couriers and sub-dealers in various areas across Llanelli, directed by Hearne,” DC Jones said.
“Our first step in disrupting their activity was in stopping a car driven by Neville Ayres on 1st September, 2020, during which uniformed officers seized 10 ounces of cocaine.
“Ayres was a trusted employee of Hearne, who had such a blasé attitude towards his illegal behaviour that he had this huge amount of cocaine – worth more than £22,000 – in plain sight in the footwell of his car”.
“Despite this upset, the gang continued with their activity for another month, when we targeted all members with 15 warrants carried out across Llanelli.”
The week-long enforcement phase saw 13 people arrested, with searches also carried out at homes in Swansea, Ceredigion and Cornwall.
Nine of those arrested were charged with being involved in a conspiracy to supply cocaine. All nine admitted the offence, and eight of them received the following sentences on Monday 6th September 2021 and Tuesday 7th September 2021 at Swansea Crown Court:
Head of Llanelli gang Shaun Hearne, aged 27, of Isgraig, Burry Port: 8 years 8 months.
Swansea ‘upstream’ dealer Aaron Hookway, aged 25, of Station Road, Fforestfach: 9 years.
Courier and Hearne’s partner Laura Coelho, aged 28, of Bond Avenue, Llanelli: 2 years 5 months.
Llanelli courier and sub-dealer Neville Ayres, aged 42, of West End, Llanelli: 4 years 9 months.
Felinfoel storage and sub-dealer Rebecca Viola, aged 36, of Cae Glas, Llanelli: 4 years.
Llanelli sub-dealer Jordan Dale Parry, aged 25, of Dilwyn Street, Llanelli: 3 years 4 months.
Llanelli courier Keiran Price, aged 28, of Tirgoff, Llangennech: 4 years 10 months.
Llwynhendy sub-dealer Daniel Rhodri Evans, aged 29, of Heol Elfed, Llanelli: 3 years.
The ninth, Llanelli courier Jeffrey Parker-Ward, aged 23, of Stepney Street, will be sentenced at a later date.
As part of the operation, a number of high-value vehicles were seized, along with £11,000 in cash.
Further work is now being carried out as part of a proceeds of crime act investigation, aimed at confiscating criminal assets gained through illegal activities.
“The sentences of a total of 40 years in prison is a testament to the work that was put into this investigation,” DC Jones said.
“Not only have we taken a substantial amount of cocaine out of the supply chain, but we have disrupted the supply into Llanelli, where it would have caused an untold amount of harm to the community.
“I would like to thank all officers involved for their hard work, determination and commitment with HH Judge Rees commenting that the investigation was commendably executed. I would like to reassure the public that we will continue to act on all concerns over drugs use and abuse.”
BCU Commander for Carmarthenshire Gary Phillips said: “The sentences handed out at Swansea Crown Court are not only a reflection of the significant effort that has been put into this police investigation, but they also send a clear message that being involved in serious and organised crime in Carmarthenshire will ultimately lead to you being targeted by police and put before the courts.”


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Mobile application software specialists Iceberg Systems Ltd. announced the launch of Safe HavenT a new system for controlling the use of camera phones to ensure privacy. Safe HavenT enables the establishment of wireless privacy zones to prevent the use of mobile phones, incorporating cameras in areas such as corporations, government buildings and public areas where privacy or security could be compromised by the ability to take and send photographic images or video.
Neil Mawston, Senior Analyst, Global Wireless Practice, for Strategy Analytics says; “Privacy and security issues surrounding camera phones are a growing concern for consumer and corporate users. Using technology such as ‘Safe HavenT’ to diminish localised privacy and security risks is a proactive option.”
The Technology Described
Safe HavenT comprises of a facility that sends a signal announcing the presence of a wireless privacy zone. On receiving this signal a portable imaging/data “knows” it is in a “Safe HavenT” area and automatically disables its imaging system without affecting any other functions. This means that voice, text and other functions of the phone are still usable in a Safe HavenT.
Once out of range of the Safe HavenT signal the portable image/data device automatically re-enables its imaging system. By controlling the availability of the signal within a restricted area, whether it is a school, leisure centre or a security sensitive area, wireless privacy zones can be implemented without interfering with legitimate uses of the devices.
Safe HavenT can be integrated at the time of manufacture into new devices or installed as an update to suitable equipment already in the market.
Safe HavenT is now being beta tested with a range of mobile devices. Iceberg Systems Ltd. and its partner Sensaura, the world’s largest audio IP licensing firm, are currently in talks regarding implementing the technology with the leading handset manufacturers, blue chip companies and governments around the world.
“Camera-embedded devices like camera phones represent a considerable step forward in technology however at times, they are prone to misuse.” Said Patrick Snow, Managing Director of Iceberg Systems and the conceiver of Safe HavenT. He continued, “Safe HavenT solves the serious threat to security and privacy presented by such misuse in a simple, controllable manner.”
The Safe HavenT technology is not limited to protection form camera phones intrusion, it can simultaneously prevent the use of other types of wireless imaging devices including digital cameras, camera equipped PDAs or laptops, in a wireless privacy zone.
Safe HavenT is a patent pending technology developed by Iceberg Systems in the UK, in conjunction with MPC Data (OMAP technology centre – Texas Instruments). Sensaura has been appointed to promote the technology.
Camera phones and privacy worldwide
The incorporation of cameras into cell phones giving users the ability to instantly broadcast images worldwide via the internet has caused privacy and security concerns for consumers, corporations and governments worldwide, triggering bans and restriction on usage of these devices. Italy’s Information Commissioner has recently issued strict rules governing the use of picture phones, Australian courts are considering a ban to protect witnesses and many leisure centres have rules forbidding taking phones into changing areas. In Korea even mobile phone manufacturers have implemented bans to protect trade secrets at their research and development centres.
Strategy Analytics, recently forecast that over 800M camera phones will be sold worldwide between 2003 and 2008.


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As Rangers had to fend off strong interest from West Brom, but James Tavernier was idolised by supporters in the aftermath of the Ibrox side’s 3-1 win over Maribor.
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A lot of what is sent around in the Internet blogosphere is nonsense. But I just got one e-mail that really appealed to me.
You may have seen it. The headline read: “Get a bill started to place all politicians on Social Security (search).”
Like most of what’s on the Internet, not all of the details are accurate, but the basic point is: politicians rarely take their own medicine. Such is the case with Social Security.
While politicians do have to pay into Social Security taxes, they didn’t even have to do that until 1984. But they certainly don’t have to rely on Social Security when they retire. They have a sweetheart pension plan, much of it shouldered by taxpayers. After only five years of public service, politicians are eligible for hefty paychecks when they retire.
Roll Call Report Syndicate and the National Taxpayers Union have provided some examples:
• Former Rep. Bob Livingstone of Louisiana is receiving $78,207 a year
• Former Sen. Dale Bumpers of Arkansas is getting $82,060 a year
• Former Reps. Louis Stokes of Ohio, Joseph McDade of Pennsylvania, Sidney Yates of Illinois and Henry Gonzalez of Texas are getting $98,694 in annual pensions
Forcing politicians to live off of Social Security benefits would undoubtedly hasten Social Security reform. But it’s not a campaign issue we’re likely to hear coming from many politicians inside the Beltway.
And that’s the Observer.
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Today, Disney announced some exciting news! They shared their 2018 holiday feature film The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. Unfortunately, we have to wait until November 2, 2018 to see the movie, but now on Theresa’s Reviews you can preview the trailer, read the synopsis, and check out some neat activities to go along with the movie’s announcement!
Disney’s 2018 Holiday Feature Film ‘The Nutcracker And The Four Realms’ Synopsis
All Clara (Mackenzie Foy) wants is a key – a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock a box that holds a priceless gift from her late mother. A golden thread, presented to her at godfather Drosselmeyer’s (Morgan Freeman) annual holiday party, leads her to the coveted key—which promptly disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world.
It’s there that Clara encounters a soldier named Phillip (Jayden Fowora-Knight), a gang of mice and the regents who preside over three Realms: Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers and Land of Sweets. Clara and Phillip must brave the ominous Fourth Realm, home to the tyrant Mother Ginger (Helen Mirren), to retrieve Clara’s key and hopefully return harmony to the unstable world.
Starring Keira Knightley as the Sugar Plum Fairy and featuring a special performance by Misty Copeland, Disney’s new holiday feature film “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” is directed by Lasse Hallström and inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic tale. In theaters on Nov. 2, 2018.
‘The Nutcracker And The Four Realms’ Trailer
Check out the brand new trailer for Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms!
This holiday feature film has visually impressive look! Since it comes from the makers of Beauty and the Beast, I can see some similarities in the style.
‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’ Activities
To help announce the new trailer’s release, I’m sharing some fun activities to go along with the movie! First, check out these Nutcracker Cookies.
Then, check out this Nutcracker Gingerbread House.
It might be a while before we can see the movie, but the timing of its announcement is perfect with Christmas only days away! The trailer and activities are getting me even more excited for the holiday season.


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Mas Esperandieu Deaux Alès Uzes Gard France Farmhouse Vacation Rental Lodgings Accommodations
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Address: Mas Esperandieu, just outside Deaux (near Uzes), Gard, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Telephone: 212-345-7552 (USA)
Activities/Attractions: With its long, sandy beaches, rugged mountain peaks and medieval hilltop villages, the Languedoc-Roussillon boasts one of France's most diverse landscapes. Officially the sunniest region in the country, it is also France's wine growing capital and the largest wine-growing area in the world.
Bordered by the Spanish Pyrénées, the lavender fields of Provence and the rocky Massif Central to the north, the area is noted for its relaxed pace of life and is a popular hideaway for those seeking peace and tranquillity. Miles of fine sandy beaches, a hinterland rising up the foothills of the Massif Central and the Pyrenees. Languedoc-Roussillon is a land full of character, stretched out under almost permanent sunshine.
Every Saturday there is a large fresh market that sells everything from pottery to the famous Provence linens to fresh poultry, meats, fish and produce. The market is held in and around the beautiful Place aux Herbes (town square). A smaller local market is held on Wednesday, as well.
You can spend an afternoon strolling around the town admiring the splendid architecture. There are excellent restaurants to eat in, quaint cafes where you can sit, relax and enjoy a cup of coffee and charming shops to explore. There is also a cinema for those who might want to see a film after dinner.
For those who love pottery and for those who just love enchanting villages head north of Uzes about 2 miles and you will come to St-Quentin-la-Poterie, world famous for pottery.
General Information: Welcome to Mas Esperandieu in Gard, France ... a simply breathtaking 2,200² foot (interior living space) restored farmhouse dating from the 1850s offering old world charm (high ceiling, tile floors throughout) with all the amenities of modern day life (two full baths).
Mas Esperandieu, ideal for a large family or sharing, is located in the Gard between the wine regions of the Languedoc-Roussillon and the Rhône Valley. The property is situated in the tranquil countryside on the outskirts of the village of Deaux, 20 minutes from Alès.
Payment Accepted: Checks or wire transfers.
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Championing Local Sports with Stanair
Posted on 28th April 2022 at 14:05
When you hear the word ‘Rugby’, you may automatically think of the game involving an oval-shaped ball or perhaps even a prestigious public school. However, it is not just rugby that is supported, enjoyed and celebrated but a game that employs a round ball, goal nets and only the feet!
With a history stretching back over fifty years, Rugby Town FC (The Valley) has moved on from its humble roots to having its own ground and academy – a place where grass-root talent can flourish and succeed. We, at Stanair, have been sponsors of the club and its academy for many years and are very proud of our involvement and support to its players, its youth team and, of course, the supporters.
In 1956 the newly named ‘Valley Sports’ played its first league game against Dunchurch Lodge. They managed an impressive 7-0 win and remained in the Rugby and District league until, after a successive run of results in the divisions; they entered the Coventry and North Warwickshire league in 1962. The Valley was on its way! The club’s success was marked by its first piece of silverware winning the Rugby Hospital cup in 1968. In 1969, the club was renamed ‘VS Rugby’.
‘VS Rugby’ wanted to keep building on their success but they could not hope to enter the national leagues unless they had their own ground. At Butlin Road, there were empty and abandoned allotments and it is here that the council finally agreed to build their new home ground in 1970. VS Rugby had made it!
More changes came when the previously established Rugby Town football club collapsed in 1973, meaning that VS Rugby was now the main football club in town. Success was to follow and in 1983, the team won the FA Vase at Wembley supported by 6000 local travelling fans they defeated Halesowen Town by 1 goal to nil providing a platform on which to build for the future.
The club then enjoyed many years of success before its fortunes changed. In 1993, the club was facing liquidation but a group of dedicated and loyal fans brought it back from the brink. It was not the only time the club would face such danger. In 1999, the club again was in real trouble but was saved through the intervention of the present chairman Brian Melvin.
Since then, the club has seen many changes – New floodlights, renovation of the clubhouse and the construction of a new Main Stand plus a covered terrace for the supporters. The club has also undergone yet another name change – Rugby Town FC. A change that allowed for the senior and junior clubs to merge under one banner. This gave rise to new opportunities and the club was awarded £1.5 million by the Football Foundation – the UK’s largest sports charity. Such a windfall allowed for the creation of two all-weather pitches at Butlin Road for use by an Academy and the local community.
The club has certainly come a long way since a ten-year-old Keith Coughlan won a football and decided to form a team. But what does the future hold for the club? Currently, the team are performing well. They reached the last 16 of the FA Vase cup for the first time since 1984 losing eventually in February to North Shields after a long journey to the North East for a match played in very blustery conditions. The main objective remains to return the club to step 4 of the Non-League pyramid a minimum level for which the Stadium and its excellent facilities demands.
We wish them all the best for their future ambitions and look forward to the club going from strength to strength. We hope Stanair and Rugby Town FC continue to enjoy a close and supportive relationship long into the future and we can’t wait to see what the future holds…
To learn more about Rugby Town FC and how you might help support the club, please view their website or explore their social media.
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Even in crisis, students must earn their diplomas
A recent Vindicator story, “Seniors get green light to graduate,” reported that Youngstown schools CEO Justin Jennings expects all district seniors to graduate this spring. That comment is both startling and disturbing coming from the leader of a school system that has long struggled to ensure all its students are ready for college and careers.
According to last year’s report card, just 3 percent of Youngstown students achieve college-remediation-free scores on their ACT or SAT exams. Only 1 in 10 has been earning any kind of college degree within six years of exiting high school.
What gives? Given these troubling data and that the district at present posts an 85 percent graduation rate, how is it possible to expect every single senior to earn a diploma?
The backdrop to Mr. Jennings’ comment, discussed in the news article, is recently enacted emergency legislation that allows Ohio school officials to award diplomas based on their judgment of student readiness. This applies only to the class of 2020, and waives normal state graduation requirements such as passing state exams or meeting career-technical standards.
While such flexibility is likely necessary in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the burden now falls on district leaders to make responsible decisions about graduation.
Naturally, those officials throughout Ohio will be pressed to use their discretionary authority to wave every senior through. They’ll surely face special pleading from community groups and educators as well as parents and students, citing the difficult circumstances facing the class of 2020.
Districts may be tempted to use this opportunity to further inflate their already sky-high graduation rates. Automatic diplomas are akin to the familiar but discredited practice of “social promotion,” whereby students are passed along from grade to grade regardless of their knowledge and skills.
It’s true that this year’s seniors face painful disruptions, and awarding diplomas feels like a way to soothe the hurt. Still, local authorities should resist the “blanket” approach that CEO Jennings seems to be taking.
Casually handing out diplomas to young people who haven’t earned them inflicts significant harm on those who aren’t ready for what comes next. Students who receive diplomas while still struggling with basic math and literacy are apt to face a lifetime of frustration. College may be permanently out of reach and career options blighted. For many low-skilled individuals trapped in menial jobs, difficulties will arise in making ends meet.
Those are consequences of indiscriminately promoting students during normal times. Making prospects even dimmer for this year’s seniors is the nationwide labor market meltdown caused by the pandemic. With most employers shedding jobs, it’s going to be tough for graduates planning to work to secure decent employment. Many ill-prepared young people will likely end up unemployed or settling for part-time work.
In the coming days, school authorities will have some tough calls to make. The pandemic has scrambled the senior year of some students who were on the cusp of finishing their graduation requirements. Those young people deserve the right to take their next step. But others, especially those who are far behind in course credit or post low exam scores, may be better off postponing graduation and staying in school. While that may be an unpopular decision, requiring such students to repeat their senior years could help them build a foundation that lasts, while avoiding the immediate consequences of today’s economic downturn.
Ohio is relying on the professionalism and integrity of school leaders in awarding diplomas during these extraordinary times. The pressure to pass all seniors will be strong. But succumbing to that impulse will deprive thousands of young people of the skills they need to succeed once the storms have passed.
Aaron Churchill is Ohio Research Director for Thomas B. Fordham Institute, an education policy organization based in Columbus.

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The ex-model assures that she sold her ring on a purely coincidental date.
She wishes nothing but the best for her ex.
She posted a very PDA photo on Instagram.
Here's what she had to say about their surprise marriage.
He was arrested after attacking her for allegedly cheating on him.
Her boyfriend was arrested following an alleged domestic dispute.
The post comes after her kids claimed that she's "never" been completely in their lives as a mother.
Kourtney's Halloween costume was inspired by the same movie Travis once "bonded" over with his ex-wife.
Shanna Moakler's boyfriend, Matthew Rondeau, has been her "confidant" during her "rough time" after her ex-husband's engagement.
His ex-wife shared her thoughts on social media.

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- Location International Exhibition Centre, Kyiv, Ukraine
- Photographer Lauren Outerson
- Date Tue, 2 May 2017
Young Ireland Brendan has a lot of pressure on him for delivering a good result for Ireland. Today, he rehearsed on stage in Kyiv for the first time. Afterwards he met with press and fans for a Meet & Greet, a following photo shoot and naturally also a Would You Rather challenge.


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Chagossians to protest British High Commission
On Friday the 22 November, Chagossians will take to the streets outside the British High Commission in Port Louis, Mauritius. The protest, organised by Chagos Refugees Group, will demand Chagossians right to return to their homeland and call for the UK government to comply with the UN General Assembly vote 6 months ago, which called for the UK to cede control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
The UN General Assembly vote, carried by 116 votes to 5, set a deadline of six months for the UK to comply. This deadline will expire on 22 November.
However, the vote is non-binding, and in a recent statement UK Ministers showed no indication that they will comply with either the UN General Assembly motion or the International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion which preceded it.
Chagos Refugees Group UK have posted more details of the protest, and a personal message from Chagos Refugees Group leader Olivier Bancoult, on their Twitter account.
UK Chagos Support Association calls on all world leaders - and particularly the UK government - to take this opportunity to engage directly with the Chagossian community. And to recognise Chagossians' right to determine their own future, and the future of their islands. It's time government engage directly with the Chagossian community across the world, deliver support for Chagossian return and offer proper support for those still living in exile.


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Factor in diabetes and this task can suddenly seem like an insurmountable obstacle overcome only by the most health-conscious fitness guru. Some diets are clearly fads, popping up into existence seemingly overnight, selling books and recipes and often food itself, only to fade into the twilight and be overtaken the next day by yet another set of guidelines by which we are to become, optimistically, the best self we can be. There are seemingly endless options to curate a diet to meet every notion or need. So what about the ketogenic diet? Is it a fad that will one day be supplanted by the next newest way to eat, or will the science behind it ensure it keeps a lifelong and loyal following? And if the latter, what role can it play in the lives of those living with diabetes? Ketogenic diets were first proposed as a way to control epileptic seizures in children. Before keto diets, epileptics often fasted to reduce seizures, so the keto diet offered a less restrictive alternative. Though effective, the diet was mostly supplanted by medications — except in a segment of the population suffering from epilepsy that cannot control it with medicine, and for them, the ketogenic diet has had great success.
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In particular, insulin doses may need to be lowered to avoid low blood sugar, and SGLT2 inhibitors may need to be deprescribed see below. However, we also want you to discuss any changes in medication and relevant lifestyle changes with your doctor before making any changes. Full disclaimer So you have diabetes and want to try eating low carb or keto? Good for you! Making these dietary changes has the potential to reverse type 2 diabetes. Or, if you have type 1 diabetes, doing so could dramatically improve your blood sugar control. Once you start eating low carb you will likely have to lower your insulin doses as well as some other diabetes medications, frequently by quite a lot. Taking the same dose of insulin or insulin-stimulating oral medication as you did prior to adopting a low-carb diet might result in low blood sugar, something that can potentially become dangerous. You need to test your blood sugar frequently when starting this diet and adjust your medication accordingly. This should always be done with the assistance of a physician or other health professional with expertise in diabetes find a low-carb doctor. You can get started right away.
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Diets that promise successful weight loss get a lot of buzz. So it stands to reason that any diet that promises to reverse your diabetes, promote weight loss, and lower your blood sugar enough so you might get off your meds, is no doubt going to generate even more attention. That’s certainly the case with the ketogenic diet—a very low-carb meal plan—based on the findings of two recently published studies. Saslow and her team report that the individuals with type 2 diabetes who followed the keto diet lost significantly more weight than those on the low-fat diet espoused by the American Diabetic Association. In a second study, 2 a Harvard-led research team evaluated the benefit of a ketogenic diet in both children and adults with type 1 diabetes despite concerns about a possible negative effect on growth and development in children following such a restricted diet. The ketogenic diet focuses on lean meat and lots of vegetables to promote weight loss. Too good to be true? Many experts are pushing back and raising questions about whether the keto diet itself is responsible for the improvement in weight and blood sugar or maybe the dieters’ successes are due to other components of the research methods, such as lifestyle differences or physiological changes. Gonzalez-Campoy, tells EndocrineWeb, “and since weight loss may be accomplished by a reduction in calories by any means, a ketogenic diet that restricts carbs is simply shifting the calories away from foods that typically demand insulin as in both of these studies. The study deficiencies reinforce the need to avoid encouraging the concept of a “diet” for long-term management of chronic diseases such as diabetes since there are many factors involved in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and parameters like serum glucose, HbA1c, and blood lipids, Dr. Gonzalez-Campoy says.

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Forty years ago today, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) voted to raise the posted price of their oil by 70 percent. The next day, several Arab oil producers decided to impose an embargo on oil sales to the United States to punish it for supporting Israel in the unfolding Yom Kippur War. While the two decisions were not formally linked, policymakers have worried ever since that OPEC could again restrict the global supply of oil.
A lot has changed since 1973. Oil embargoes used to happen fairly frequently: There was one in 1956, and another in 1967. Until 1973, they didn’t attract much attention. But due to structural changes in the oil market in the early 1970s, the one in 1973 had a huge impact. Since that time, there hasn’t been a single international embargo. (The current sanctions against Iran are an importers’ boycott, not an exporters’ embargo.) What happened?


Yet again, the New Bedford City Council is poised to approve "critically needed" bond money for the Buttonwood Park Zoo. Now they are being asked to appropriate $1.091 million for 2016 and a total of $4.6 million for projects that will govern the direction of the zoo for the next four years ... with no master plan in place and no public input.
In Mayor Jon Mitchell's bond notice, there is a general reference to construction of an "education center" at the zoo this year, calling it a continuation of renovations. Clearly, this is new construction. The existing education center will be renovated in a future year, according to the request.
Therefore, the new building is not a "critically needed renovation of existing facilities." The bond will easily be determined invalid should the council approve it.
And the zoo is public parkland. This major capital investment requires referral to the city Parks and Recreation Board under city code. The zoo failed to do so when it began construction of the elephant exhibit expansion last fall. As a consequence, there are ridiculous and incongruous timber pilings next to the city's 19th-century styled park concourse.
It would be preferable if Mayor Mitchell released the zoo's master plan that he has been keeping under wraps while quietly seeking funding for parts of it. Perhaps he is still smarting from losing the battle to expand the zoo six years ago when he chaired the Zoological Society's master plan committee.
Whatever the case, the new draft master plan should be given the light of day at a public hearing before the Park Board, as was the last one.
Here are some questions that should be answered by the plan:
What is the long-term goal for the zoo? Will it focus on North American species as was originally planned? The last time the public weighed in, almost all wanted it to remain as it is.
The Capital Improvement Plan budget shows about $1 million per year in expenditures. What is the physical plan for the zoo? Are there other proposed buildings and facilities, and where will they go? And with all of those improvements, what about traffic, drainage and parking?
Are we building something that we can afford to maintain?
Is the space being used wisely? The zoo has said that the elephants must die here. Their exhibit takes up one-seventh of the zoo. Would retiring them free up room for new exhibits and be a better use of the space? Assuming they die or retire, then what?
Why do we need two education centers? Where will a second center go? How big is it? What will it look like? What is the total cost? Certainly more than the $250,000 budgeted. Who are the private donors who will "mitigate the cost?"
And what about the Ocean Explorium? How does that fit into the overall plan for the zoo? How much will that cost? And who is paying for it?
The Aquatic Center — now near empty — has signs claiming it is being readied for new exhibits, and photographs of brightly colored birds and even primates. What will that cost and who is paying for that? Does the public — not just zoogoers, but residents — really want a monkey house? Many people believe that primates, especially endangered species, should remain in their native habitats, not in captivity.
Without a master plan, the zoo is rapidly becoming a hodgepodge of random exhibits, buildings and holding areas without rhyme nor reason.
By law and by right, the public must weigh in on the future of the zoo.
Joyce Rowley lives in New Bedford.


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Cat Treat Recall
Several cat food and cat treat brands from Arthur Dogswell might contain an unapproved antibiotic.
Catswell cat treats with a "Best Before" date of Jan. 28, 2015, are being pulled from shelves.
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The dog and cat treats should not pose a health risk to pets or people, according to the manufacturer, Los Angeles-based Arthur Dogswell LLC.
The company reported Friday that the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets discovered the antibiotic during routine product sampling. The antibiotic is accepted for use in poultry in other parts of the world, the company added.
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The withdrawn dog and cat food products include Chicken Breast and Duck Breast jerky under the Breathies, Happy Heart, Happy Hips, Mellow Mut, Shape Up, Veggie Life, Vitality and Vitakitty brands. Chicken Breast and Duck Breast jerky with a "Best Before” date of Jan. 29, 2015, and later are not affected.
The date is stamped in black ink on the back of the package on the bottom right-hand side.
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"We encourage our customers to reach out to us with any questions about this withdrawal,” said company spokesman Brad Armistead. "It is important for consumers to know that all Dogswell and Catswell products remaining on the market are safe for dogs and cats to consume and enjoy as directed.
"Since January, the company has been using state-of-the-art testing procedures to ensure that our chicken and duck products do not contain these unapproved antibiotics,” Armistead added.
Dog and cat owners may request a refund by calling 888-559-8833 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time Monday through Friday.

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