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The hardest mountain trail to climb gets you the best seat in the forest.
DB - The Vagabond
Once upon a time I set out on a hike across a ridge of mountains. It was an ambitions hike over a northern peak, down to a long ridge with a smaller peak and up to a southern peak. It was a hike that would take a long time.
There are many ways to give up. Some people give up before they start. They will look at the task, say "That's too difficult for me" and not even attempt it. That's one way of giving up.
I parked my car at the base of the southern mountain and rode my bicycle to the base of the northern peak, hid it in the bushes and started out.
Others will begin and drop out when the going gets tough. They'll say "This is harder than I thought." That's a reason to stop.
At first the trail went along smoothly and then suddenly it turned and started up the steep ascent. I was pulling on branches and roots to help me climb. It was almost totally a relentless ascent straight up.
Some people will keep going and when they get half way there or a little further they will say "That's enough, I proved I can do it. I don't have to do any more." Another good reason for stopping.
After several hours I came out of the timberline into open spaces. It was a beautiful day, the view was wonderful and I was exhausted. I looked up and couldn't see the summit. All I could see above me was rock, without even a bush to grab onto to help me up.. I had brought some food with me so I decided to have it and then start back down.
Some people will stop just before they finish. The marathon runner's body wants to quit usually 6 to 8 miles before the finish line. Giving up just before you get there is a shame, but many people do it. They do it because they don't know how long, or how much effort it's going to take to get there.
After my lunch I looked up above me again and said "What the hell. I might as well make the summit, then I can go back down, go home and forget about the rest of the hike. So I started back up and was amazed to find that the summit was only 10 minutes away.
But when people don't give up, when they make it, when the actually accomplish what they set out to do, they are frequently amazed at what else they are capable of.
Standing on the top of that mountain I felt victorious, and that encouraged me to go on. So I did. I made it across the range and down the southern slope to my car, drove over to pick up my bicycle, headed home and lived happily ever after. More or less.


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COPERATION IUCN – ICEL
ICEL and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have a long and fruitful relationship of cooperation. When ICEL was launched at the 10th IUCN General Assembly in New Delhi in 1969, it became the first non-governmental organization of jurists dedicated to establishing and advancing laws for environmental protection, and began a long standing collaboration within IUCN towards achieving this purpose. Below, two examples of the achievements generated by this cooperation are mentioned.
The U.N. World Charter for Nature
The World Charter for Nature was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on October 28, 1982. It proclaims five “principles of conservation by which all human conduct affecting nature is to be guided and judged.”
- Nature shall be respected and its essential processes shall not be impaired.
- The genetic viability on the earth shall not be compromised; the population levels of all life forms, wild and domesticated, must be at least sufficient for their survival, and to this end necessary habitats shall be safeguarded.
- All areas of the earth, both land and sea, shall be subject to these principles of conservation; special protection shall be given to unique areas, to representative samples of all the different types of ecosystems and to the habitats of rare or endangered species.
- Ecosystems and organisms, as well as the land, marine and atmospheric resources that are utilized by man, shall be managed to achieve and maintain optimum sustainable productivity, but not in such a way as to endanger the integrity of those other ecosystems or species with which they coexist.
- Nature shall be secured against degradation caused by warfare or other hostile activities
The Draft ICEL/IUCN Covenant on Environment and Development
The Draft International Covenant on Environment is an ongoing contribution of the International Council of Environmental Law (ICEL) and the IUCN Environmental Law Programme (IUCN ELP) to provide a framework for implementing sustainability at all levels of society following the outcome of the Rio+20 Conference, and subsequent adoption of the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Draft International Covenant is a blueprint for an international framework (or umbrella) agreement consolidating and developing existing legal principles related to environment and development. Over the 20 years since the first edition was prepared by leading experts from all regions of the globe, the 5th Edition continues the tradition as a “living document” having undergone four revisions to ensure that it is up-to-date with the newest developments in the field of public international law.

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Today Sega revealed a new trailer of the upcoming historical action game Like a Dragon: Ishin!
The trailer, which focuses fully on cinematics, provides a look at the story and the hot-blooded characters populating it. It's really epic, especially if you like the setting and love the Yakuza series.
While the game is set within actual historical events, it takes quite a few liberties in creating its own original story, and having played the original, I know fans are in for a real treat.
You can watch the trailer below.
Like a Dragon: Ishin! releases on February 21, 2023 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. If you'd like to know more, you can read our hands-on preview.
In case you missed the news, this is not exactly the same game titled Ryu Ga Gotoku: Ishin! that launched exclusively on the Japanese market in 2014 for PS3 and PS4. It's actually a substantial remake similar to the Yakuza Kiwami games. In fact, the Japanese version is titled "Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin! Kiwami."
If you want to see more, you can enjoy video interviews with the voice actors that were cast for the remake in order to bring back the likeness of several popular characters from Yakuza 0, playing Takeda Kanryusai, Ito Kashitaro, and Takechi Hanpeita. We also saw a trailer about the title's many minigames, another about the "Another Life" feature, and one showcasing the cameos featuring wrestler Kenny Omega and actor Rahul Kohli.


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River Scorff - © M-A Gouret-Puillandre
Closer to nature
With a deep a breath of fresh air, we invite you to share and discover a little-known part of Brittany, which always intoxicates those who love the great outdoors. Between rocks and forests, meandering rivers bring a touch of magic and poetry to your holiday. Let it be a real escape off the beaten track.
A country of valleys and rivers
It is our rivers that have created the undulating landscapes and biodiversity which so well characterise our region today. The valleys of the rivers Scorff and Ellé, the Sarre, the Aër and the Langonnet provide an ideal living environment for an abundance of wildlife. Otters, salmon and trout share waters which tumble over granite boulders, while deer, wild boar, foxes and hares live deep in the woods. It is not uncommon to come across these creatures while walking in the countryside, between moorland and farmland and in the heart of the forests. Away from the noise and bustle of the cities, listen, breathe, you are the guest of the kingdom of the trees!
The Black Mountains (Montagnes Noires)
The Black Mountains (Montagnes Noires), the highest point in the Morbihan, owe their name to the colour of the shale that makes up the majority of their peaks. The more daring can let their imaginations wander to the rhythm of their footsteps in this land of legends. But beware... it said that the Roc'h an Ankou is often where strange unexplained accidents occur, and sometimes the squeaking wheels of the cart of Ankou (a skeleton armed with a scythe, a servant of death in Brittany) can be heard. It is also said that King Arthur's horse was kept captive here for seventeen years.
While the panorama breathtaking, and the force of nature plunges you into the world of the legendary Brittany of time immemorial, a simple walk, exploring the ancient slate quarries, reveals the harsh reality of life in the 19th century.
A paradise for anglers
If you're looking for a quiet moment at the water's edge, our lakes and rivers offer the most amazing scenery. In perfect harmony with nature, try the abundant fly and coarse fishing. Salmon, the noble species of the region, are indicative of the quality of our rivers, while trout, pike and chub also abound. Spend a few hours fishing, and have the privilege of enjoying the show orchestrated by the little people of the water - the aerial ballet of dragonflies above the sparkling waters or the arabesques dancing of the water spiders... Experience all the magic of the moment and that full feeling of freedom that gives the impression of time having stopped!

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People who have tattoos know that there is a meaning behind each one of them, whether it is a special memory of someone you love, something you are passionate about, or the lyrics to one of your favorite songs, tattoos are more than just ink, they tell a very interesting story.
In this post, we’ll share with you some of the coolest song lyric tattoo ideas, if you are thinking about getting a tattoo done; these lyrics can help you remember a special time in your life or that person who turned your world upside down.
“While My Guitar Gently Weeps”
“I look at you all see the love there that’s sleeping. While my guitar gently weeps, look at you all. Still, my guitar gently weeps”. This one of the many famous songs by The Beatles, an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The Beatles are the best-selling music artists in the United States.
“Come up to meet you, tell you I’m sorry. You don’t know how lovely you are… I had to find you. Tell you I need you. Tell you I set you apart”. Coldplay is a British rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at the prestigious University College London. Over the years it has become a very popular band, winning 62 awards from 209 nominations.
“Don’t Look Back in Anger”
“Take me to the place where you go. Where nobody knows if it’s night or day. Please don’t put your life in the hands of a Rock ‘n’ Roll band who’ll throw it all away”. This song is by Oasis, an English rock band formed in 1991, they have sold over 70 million records worldwide.
“And the shame was on the other side. Oh, we can beat them, forever and ever. Then we could be heroes, just for one day”. David Bowie was a British singer who became a really popular figure in pop music for over five decades and he is one of the world’s best-selling music artists of all time with 140 million record sales.
“This is what you get. This is what you get. This is what you get when you mess with us”. This song is by British rock band Radiohead. They released their first debut single in 1992 and it became a worldwide hit, over the years, they have sold more than 30 million albums worldwide.
“I’ll follow the Sun”
One day, you'll look to see I've gone, but tomorrow may rain, so I'll follow the sun. One day, you'll know I was the one, but tomorrow may rain, so I'll follow the sun. And now the time has come and so, my love, I must go and though I lose a friend in the end you will know.” This is another great song by The Beatles which has really meaningful lyrics.
“Maybe I don't really want to know how your garden grows. I just want to fly; lately did you ever feel the pain in the morning rain as it soaks it to the bone. Maybe I just want to fly, I want to live I don't want to die, maybe I just want to breath, maybe I just don't believe”. This is another great song by the British band Oasis.
“Sheets of empty canvas, untouched sheets of clay were laid spread out before me as her body once did. All five horizons revolved around her soul as the earth to the sun. Now the air I tasted and breathed has taken a turn”. The song is by Pearl Jam, an American rock band formed in 1990.
“Love Will Tear Us Apart”
“Why is the bedroom so cold? You’ve turned away on your side. Is my timing that flawed? Our respect runs so dry. Yet there’s still this appeal that we’ve kept through our lives”. “Love Will Tear Us Apart” is a song by Joy Division, a British rock band formed in 1976. This song became the band’s highest-charting release.
“Read My Mind”
“Oh well I don’t mind, if you don’t mind ‘Cause I don’t shine if you don’t shine. Before you go, can you read my mind?”. This song is by American rock band The Killers; they have achieved worldwide success, performing in six continents and over fifty countries.
“Who Wants To Live Forever?”
“Who wants to live forever,Who wants to live forever…? There’s no chance for us, it’s all decided for us, this world has only one sweet moment set aside for us”. This song is by British rock band Queen, they have released 18 number-one singles and they have record sales that range from 150 million to 300 million records.
“There’s a Light That Never Goes Out”
“And if a ten-ton truck kills the both of us. To die by your side, well the pleasure, the privilege is mine”. This song is by “The Smiths” an English rock band formed in 1982. They are considered the most important alternative rock band to emerge from the British independent music scene of the 1980s.
“Not Dark Yet”
“Well, my sense of humanity has gone down the drain. Behind every beautiful thing there’s been some kind of pain. She wrote me a letter and she wrote it so kind. She put down in writin’ what was in her mind”. This song is by Bob Dylan, an American singer-songwriter who has been one of the most influential people in popular music for more than five decades.
“White Blank Page”
“So tell me now, where was my fault in loving you with my whole heart. Oh tell me now, where was my fault in loving you with my whole heart. Lead me to the truth, and I will follow you with my whole life. Oh, lead me to the truth, and I will follow you with my whole life.” The song is by British rock band, Mumford & Sons.
“Shine On You Crazy Diamond”
“Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Shine on you crazy diamond. Pile on many more layers and I’ll be joining you there. Shine on you crazy diamond”. This is a song by British rock band Pink Floyd, who has achieved worldwide success thanks to their progressive and psychedelic music.
“Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right”
“I’m a-thinking and a-wonderin’ walking down the road. I once loved a woman, a child I am told. I gave her my heart but she wanted my soul, but don’t think twice, it’s all right”. This is a song by Bob Dylan, an American singer, whose lyrics incorporated many political, social and literary influences.
“I told you to be patient. I told you to be fine. I told you to be balanced. I told you to be kind. In the morning I’ll be with you. But it will be a different “kind” I’ll be holding all the tickets and you’ll be owning all the fines”. This song is by Jon Iver, an American indie folk band formed in 2007 by singer Justin Vernon.
“I can see it in your eyes. What I know in my heart is true. That our love it has faded like the summer run through so we'll walk down the shoreline, one last time together. Feel the wind blow our wanderin' hearts, like a feather, but who knows what's waiting. In the wings of time, dry your eyes we gotta go where we can shine.” The song was written by David Gray, an English singer-songwriter who was nominated for four Brit Awards.
“Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien”
“Non, rien de rien. Non, je ne regrette rien. Ni le bien qu’on m’a fait. Ni le mal; tout ça m’est bien égal!” This French song talks about how everything bad that has happened in the past, has no effect in the present. The song is by Edith Piaf, a French cabaret singer who was known for being France’s national chanteuse.
“The passing of time leaves empty lives waiting to be filled. I'm here with the cause, I'm holding the torch in the corner of your room. Can you hear me? And when you're dancing and laughing and finally living, hear my voice in your head and think of me kindly. No...” This is another great song by the British band The Smiths.

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Tarmac ‘Supporting recovery’ highways webinar
Industry professionals invited to register for latest instalment in free highways and infrastructure series
TARMAC are set to host the next instalment in their highways and infrastructure webinar series later this week, with industry professionals still able to sign up and register for the free event.
The session – ‘Supporting recovery: putting UK infrastructure on the right road to productivity’ – will take place on Friday 18 September, at 11.00am, and will cover the ways client and contractor teams can help to accelerate the delivery of major road schemes.
The Government’s multi-billion-pound pipeline of new infrastructure investment, including Highways England’s Road Investment Strategy 2, is set to bring the construction of new highways projects back into the public spotlight and play a key role in leading the country to economic recovery.
Panellists will include Tarmac’s Richard Vine, Central regional director for contracting; Toby Pyper, South regional director for contracting, Ewart Birkett, general manager for major projects in contracting, and AECOM’s James Burdall, associate director, transportation strategic consultancy.
The webinar will see speakers discuss the steps and practical measures the highways sector needs to take to support the recovery, including calls for closer collaboration with supply chain partners, as well as examples of new working practices, innovation and technologies that are helping to drive efficient delivery on the strategic road network.
Tarmac’s Richard Vine said: ‘The pipeline of major road projects is undoubtedly going to be vital in helping the UK steer its way through the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and it’s therefore essential that the highways industry is ready and prepared to deliver at pace and scale.
‘This webinar will not only provide best-practice examples from schemes that have recently been successfully delivered, but also open up a discussion about how the sector can drive positive change and seize the opportunity to do things differently and more efficiently.’
The event is the latest in Tarmac’s free ‘Accelerating delivery in the age of Covid-19' webinar series, which has covered the ways that clients, contractors and supply chains – including those working across the local and strategic highways network – can work together to accelerate project delivery in the age of COVID-19.
For further details about the webinar, including how to register for the free event, are click here.

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Once again Zabaltegi is divided into three sections: Pearls, New Directors and Specials. The Pearls section of Zabaltegi focuses on films that have already been successful at other festivals, and while last year these included titles by established directors, this year the selection features work by filmmakers that are not so well-known. José Ángel Herrero- Velarde, a member of the Management Board, stressed that these films are top-quality and encouraged filmgoers not to miss these.
Sixteen of the nineteen films competing for the Kutxa- New Directors Award are in the New Directors section, with the emphasis this year on Eastern European cinema, which according to Herrero- Velarde is a reflection of the current vitality of the film industry in this region.
Finally, the Specials section contains four non-fiction films that don’t really fit in any other section.
Another regular feature of the festival are the Zabaltegi get-togethers held in the Sala Club in the Victoria Eugenia at 14.00 each day run by Juan Zavala.


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Awesome pictures, Mr. MacGyver!! You should enter that ghost shrimp picture into the photo contest for this month. Great catch!
I entered it before I made the post. lol.
I took lots of pictures of the fish... (didn't even post all of them) but none of them popped out at me like the second shrimp pic.
Wanted to take pictures of the livebearer tank so I can remember how beautiful it was if the salt kills my plants... day 4 now, so far so good.
Great pictures, and I don't think you went too crazy. You can never have too many pics, lol. One thing I noticed, and this is just my opinion based only on my experience, but that doesn't look like ich on your Molly to me. It looks more like patchy white rather than distinct white dots which are characteristic of ich. Just my 2 cents. Thanks for sharing all your pics!!
Better post in the disease forum so I can get that salt out if it's not ich!
I agree 100%. Not Ich. Ich looks just like little grains of salt, not white patches. And if it were Ich, most likely more of your fish would be showing white spots as well (highly contagious). Post in the diease section. That's a great idea.
I like this one a lot... the blue guppy on the right has a cool reflection and I caught a pic of one upside down. he's not sick or anything- he was playing.
love his fins in this one...
The whole gang- stupd flash.
still think the shrimp one is the best one? ;)
i definitely agree...not ich. quick! de-salt your tank while your plants are still alive! lol
could those be wounds getting infected by fungus or bacteria from being picked on by the bully molly?
great pics...i LOVE the bad dog picture : )
but salt treats lots of things... and the plants seem fine, after 3 days...
The spots could just be excess slime from the damage- but they've been there for a while.
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CHICAGO — IIDA is pleased to announce the Keilhauer Sustainable Design Education Fund to support ten IIDA members per year who successfully complete the LEED exam and seek to practice sustainable design strategies.
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Local rivals set for showdown
A potential showdown between Tyrone and Armagh is the big Ulster talking point after the draw for the third round of the All-Ireland football qualifiers took place last night.
The Red Hands will have home advantage for the next round where they will face either Armagh or Wicklow, who must replay this weekend after ending all square at the Athletic Grounds on Saturday night.
Armagh face a tough trip to ‘Fortress Aughrim’ before they can even think about facing old foes Tyrone.
If the Orchardmen do get past Mick O’Dwyer’s side, it will be the 10th Championship meeting between Armagh and Tyrone since 2000.
Tyrone have won four Championship games since 2000, Armagh three, with two draws. The last meeting was in the All-Ireland semi-final of 2009.
The winners will face the losers of this weekend’s Connacht final between Mayo and Roscommon.
That Armagh and Wicklow must replay is a boost to the Connacht final losers who will now have 13 days to prepare for the round four qualifier instead of the usual six.
Down have a possible chance of revenge against Cork for last year’s All-Ireland final should they navigate past Antrim at Casement Park.
An all-Ulster clash was guaranteed when Antrim and Down were paired together with the Saffrons securing home advantage for the third game in a row.
Antrim came past Carlow on Saturday by a point, while Down took a while to wear down a battling Leitrim side before emerging eight-point winners.
However last year’s All-Ireland runners-up will be strong favourites to progress to the fourth round where the prize is a meeting with the Sam Maguire holders.
Two Ulster managers clash in the all-Leinster meeting of Meath and Kildare.
Kieran McGeeney’s Kildare side have already beaten Meath this summer in the Leinster Championship and they had a rather convincing 3-16 to 0-10 win over Laois on Saturday.
Meath boss Seamus McEnaney has watched his side slowly build a bit of momentum since their Leinster exit, including a one-point win over Galway on Saturday, however Kildare will be favourites to face either Derry or Donegal who meet on Sunday n the Ulster final.
There is an all-Munster clash between Limerick and Waterford, the winner of which will take on Wexford who were beaten by Dublin in yesterday’s Leinster final.
Times and venues will be confirmed by the CCCC today.
- Eoin Bradley could be a major injury doubt for Derry's Ulster final team to face Donegal next Sunday after picking up a knee injury in training.


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Lane Warmbrod, a research analysist specializing in biological and chemical weapons nonproliferation at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), was invited to join the editorial board for Frontiers in Microbiology in the microbial forensics section. Warmbrod was also asked to join the editorial board for Health Security.
With an impact factor of 6.064, Frontiers in Microbiology is “the largest and most cited microbiology journal that advances our understanding of the role microbes play in addressing global challenges such as healthcare, food security, and climate change.” (frontiersin.org) Frontier’s mission and goal is to “make science open – so that scientists can collaborate better and innovate faster to deliver the solutions that enable healthy lives on a healthy planet.” (frontiersin.org)
In her role as review editor for Frontiers in Microbiology, Warmbrod will be focused on ancient DNA and forensic microbiology. This specialty section is “devoted to communicating cutting-edge research on all facets of evolutionary and microbial processes and the applied aspects, allowing us to solve complicated biological, anthropological, archaeological, and legal puzzles like never before.” (frontiersin.org) This section welcomes manuscripts on topics such as autopsy microbiology, bioterrorism and biological warfare, microbiomes of ancient specimens, and more.
Warmbrod will join the board with years of biological and microbial genetics research experience. At PNNL since 2022, Warmbrod’s research focuses on progressing national and global security by improving biosecurity and biosafety guidelines, advising federal and international agencies about activities to advance national security and public health through biotechnology, and providing tools to improve health security.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Warmbrod was called to the World Health Organization to support their response to the pandemic. There, she was a member of the Incident Management Support Team and collected and analyzed data to inform response and guidance development. Warmbrod also served as the pandemic health advisor to Washington State Governor Jay Inslee during the pandemic.

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Former France and Manchester United football star turned actor Eric Cantona will be back in Croatia later this month for the premiere of the Croatian film ‘Anka’ which he stars in.
Cantona, who won four Premier League titles in five years and two League and FA Cup Doubles with Manchester United, stars in the feature fiction film called ‘Anka’, which was filmed in Croatia in 2015.
Directed by Dejan Aćimović, and produced by his sister Tatjana, Anka is based on the eponymous children’s book written by Mate Lovrak. World renowned French director of photography Thierry Arbogast also worked on the film.
Actors Ralf Möller (“Gladiator”) and Rade Šerbedžija also star in the film which will have its world premiere in Zagreb on 20 February 2017. Cantona will join the cast on stage at Cinestar in Zagreb on the night, Jutarnji list reported.
Cantona, who took up a career in cinema after retiring from football in 1997, speaks Croatian in the film and he talked about the language whilst filming in Tepljuh, near Drniš.
“It is completely different to my language. Croatian is a Slavic language. You even have letters we do not have. For two months now I have been working on my Croatian language and I think my neighbours think I am crazy because I practiced by speaking to myself. I speak it in the train, in the plane. Some people look at me funny. When I learn a text I need to hear it,” he explained.
Anka will be screened at cinemas in Croatia from 23 February 2017.


As a kid, I was constantly looking for new ways to devour books. I was quickly burning through all that my school library had to offer, and I found myself constantly frustrated by the long waiting lists at the library. I had dreams of someday owning floor to ceiling shelves filled with books.
Back then, I was constantly saving up for the next book I could add to my shelf. This was how Amazon first came into my life, and it seemed like the Holy Grail of book-buying opportunities. It offered me a wider variety of novels at a cheaper price than my local bookstore, or even Barnes and Noble, could ever offer.
Now, I find myself being drawn back to the independent bookstores that 11-year-old me abandoned with such thoughtless excitement. This is partially due to the role they play in fostering art in communities, and partially due to my realization of the harm that Amazon inflicts on local businesses, its workers and in U.S. politics.
Today, Amazon isn’t just for buying cheap books. It is the world’s largest online retailer and has a video and music streaming service. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos also owns Whole Foods. Amazon has become an almost inescapable part of our world.
Lawrence's The Raven Book Store has been instrumental in my realization that I need to begin phasing Amazon out of my life. The owner of the bookstore, Danny Caine, hasn’t been shy with his criticism of Amazon. Most recently, he’s written an open letter to Bezos, in which he explains why Amazon is so damaging to independent bookstores and other small businesses.
Amazon can sell books at such cheap prices because it doesn't have to make all of its money, or any money at all, off its books. Amazon can afford to sell them at prices so low that, as Caine puts it, independent bookstores can’t even hope to compete. Unlike Amazon, Caine and The Raven make an effort to invest in the Lawrence community.
The Raven brings authors and other artists to Lawrence to give talks, it donates to charity auctions, and it works with other organizations in the community to promote a love of reading and books in the community. The Raven is both a great place to buy books and a cultural force in Lawrence.
Amazon has the same effect on almost every other small business as it does on bookstores. Anything you can find at a locally owned shop on Massachusetts Street, you could almost certainly find on Amazon at a cheaper price. However, those small businesses downtown don’t force their warehouse workers to work long days with few breaks and low pay.
Amazon workers report being constantly monitored while on the clock and having every task they perform timed. Local businesses also don’t have contracts with ICE or other organizations that aid in ripping families apart and putting children into cages.
Here in Lawrence, we’re lucky to have so many colorful local businesses to explore. For the time being, Amazon isn’t going anywhere. We’re always going to be able to get a book or a piece of clothing online for a cheaper price than we could in person, but if we want to keep those businesses as a force in our community, we need to resist taking the easier route. If we don’t like the way Amazon treats its workers or the organizations Amazon aids, we need to show that in the way we spend our money.
Brianna Wessling is a junior from Omaha, Nebraska, studying English and journalism.


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Tennis365 exclusive with Boris Becker
In part one of our Tennis365 exclusive, Boris Becker talks about playing against the current greats of the game, if Roger Federer is the best player in the history of the game and Rafael Nadal’s place among the greatest players of all time.
Tennis365: This is hailed as the greatest tennis era of all-time, so how would you have fared against the greats of the last decade?
Becker: “I would love to have played in this era. To play Rafa Nadal, to play Roger Federer would have been great. Every top sportsman wants to test himself against the best in whatever he does and clearly, we have some of the greatest players ever to play tennis in the sport right now.
“You want to test your own boundaries, see how good you are. I had some great rivalries in my day. [Ivan] Lendl and [John] McEnroe were not too bad at the game and the same goes for [Pete] Sampras and [Andre] Agassi. My great rival at Wimbledon was always Stefan Edberg and I’m happy with the career I had.”
Tennis365: Is Roger Federer the best player in the history of the game?
Becker: “I don’t know. You have to say he is the most successful, but how can you decide for sure that he is the best ever. Comparing generations is tough, especially in tennis, but he ticks many boxes as the greatest ever. He has 19 Grand Slams, the most ever. He has the most weeks at world No.1, which is an impressive record. However, would he have beaten McEnroe when he was at his very best in the 1984 Wimbledon final using a very different type of racquet to the one he has now? I doubt it. Would he have beaten Bjorn Borg at his very best when he was dominating at the French Open at Wimbledon? Again, I doubt it, but that is not to belittle Federer’s achievements for one moment.”
Tennis365: So does racquet technology make it impossible to compare players from different eras?
Becker: “It makes it difficult, for sure. I started with a wooden racquet and you simply could not do some of the things guys like Federer and Nadal have done in recent years using that type of equipment. It would not have been possible. So they would have had to adapt their styles. I would love to see Federer and Nadal play a match with a wooden racquet and see how they get on. It was a very different sport when McEnroe and Borg did their thing, but clearly the guys winning the big tournaments now deserve to be respected.”
Tennis365: How long can Federer continue for?
Becker: “Who would have imagined he would still be the guy to beat when he was 36. He is still very much here and I still believe he will stay around for some time. He has set the bar so very high in his career and everyone looks for the minor crack in his make-up. I am amazed by his commitment to the game considering he has four kids, as that was one of the reasons I decided to quit my career.”
Tennis365: Where does Rafa Nadal deserve to be placed among the game’s greats?
Becker: “Certainly the greatest clay court player of all-time and one of the most popular players of all-time. When he has been out injured, his style and personality is truly missed. The trouble for him is that so much of the way he plays is based around his physicality and that is why he has had so many injuries.”
* Look out for part two on Thursday when Becker discusses Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, among other things.
By Kevin Palmer
* Boris Becker spoke to Tennis365 in association with Sky Sports.
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The board of Mcot Plc, the broadcaster of Modernine TV, yesterday set up a committee to clarify English Premier League (EPL) broadcasting rights.
The committee comprises Mcot vice-chairman Chakapan Yomjinda, vice-president Thanachai Wongthongsri and directors Surachai Kositseriwong and Yongyut Chaipromprasit.
Mcot's labour union earlier asked the management to clarify the financial prospects of the broadcasting deal.
Chairman Sutham Saengprathum said there are two options.
First, Mcot could sub-lease EPL broadcast rights from CTH (formerly known as Cable Thai Holding), the new rights holder in Thailand, for three years at a cost of US$16.5 million, or around 510 million baht. Mcot would pay $5.5 million a year and find advertisers.
The second option is a revenue-sharing method. Mcot would share 65% of total revenue and CTH 35%. Mcot would pay 70 million baht a year for the rights.
"The most viable solution is revenue-sharing, as it could help reduce pressure from the union," Mr Sutham said. "However, low risk means low return."
Mcot will broadcast 17 EPL matches each season.
The station has already launched pre-sales for EPL sponsorship packages and so far has received expressions of interest worth 248.5 million baht for the 2013 football season. Under the revenue-sharing method, Mcot would receive about 90 million baht of this.
Mr Sutham said company president Anek Permvongseni brought the EPL deal with CTH to Mcot.
"The EPL deal has nothing to do with politics. It's purely a transparent business deal to help raise viewership," he said.
An Mcot source said the EPL issue arose from internal conflicts and unsettled benefits.
After Mr Anek was chosen as president in November, he restructured the station's top management by moving Khemmathat Pholladet, former assistant managing director for marketing, to an inactive post at Mcot Academy.
The marketing department is now under Mr Anek's supervision.
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(Redwood City, CA) San Mateo County’s voter registration totals have soared this election season, passing 375,000 registered voters on National Voter Registration Day, and putting the county on track to approach the record-breaking totals seen during the 2008 Presidential General Election.
“This level of registration and interest in San Mateo County is unprecedented, but not unexpected,” said Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder for San Mateo County. “We’re very pleased that our voter outreach and registration programs have been able to facilitate this surge in engagement.”
Data from Google Trends reveals that California’s searches for information related to voter registration in the state has grown over 230% compared to 2012. Voter registration for the 2016 election has already surpassed the final total for the 2012 election, with one month to go. But the registration drive, which ends with the close of registration on October 24, isn’t done yet.
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Sindhura Kolli, MD, Theodore Nicolaides, MD, Holly F. Lofton, MD, Manish Parikh, MD New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY
Introduction: Craniopharyngioma suprasellar extensions damage hypothalamic nuclei resulting in obesity. Binimetinib can reduce the size of craniopharyngiomas by 30%, but also contributes to an increase in adipose and muscle mass. Here is a case of hypothalamic obesity causing weight regain post sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) being successfully treated with a GLP-1 receptor agonist to decrease her weight and Hba1c.
Case Description/Methods: A 26-year-old female patient with a BMI of 29 presents to the clinic with a craniopharyngioma-induced mass effect and panhypopituitarism. She had undergone transsphenoidal resections, external beam radiation, chemotherapy, gamma knife, and a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Due to hypothalamic nucleus injury, she developed hyperphagia with a BMI of 36 kg/m2 and NAFLD-induced cirrhosis. She had a sleeve gastrectomy and reduced her BMI to 26. Her medications include desmopressin, insulin, levothyroxine, hydrocortisone, and recently started on binimetinib. She rapidly regained weight now with a BMI of 29. Abnormal labs include an Hba1c 9.7g/dL, PT 15.6, INR 1.4, platelets 50, AST 51 u/L and ALT 48 u/L. MRI of her brain with contrast confirmed the suprasellar extension of the craniopharyngioma impinging on the hypothalamus (figure 1). An esophagram demonstrated the patency of her LSG. After starting 1.8 mg of liraglutide, she lost 20 lbs with a BMI of 27 and dropped her Hba1c to 6.1 g/dL in 4 months.
Discussion: Carniopharyngiomas can result in obesity due to damage to regulatory medial hypothalamic nuclei, specifically the arcuate nucleus, paraventricular nucleus, and the ventromedial nucleus. This occurs secondary to tumor mass effects, surgical resection of tumor, or from exposure to radiation >51Gy. This leads to leptin resistance causing hyperphagia, hyperinsulinemia, and decreased energy expenditure causing rapid and stubborn weight gain. A selective inhibitor of MEK, binimetinib, increases the muscle mass and muscle fiber size through inhibition of C26 and IL6, leading to an average muscle gain of 2.3kg/100 days and 4.2% increase in adipose tissue. Radiation treatment in doses ≥ 54 Gy leads to an increased visceral fat and insulin resistance. Treatment includes a roux-en-y gastric bypass, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and metformin. GLP-1s have also recently shown improvement in NASH resolution. Identification of medication side effects and incorporation of weight loss medications can non-invasively treat hypothalamic obesity weight gain and prevent weight regain.
Figure: Figure 1. MRI depicting suprasellar extension of the craniopharyngioma into the hypothalamus
Sindhura Kolli indicated no relevant financial relationships.
Theodore Nicolaides indicated no relevant financial relationships.
Holly Lofton: Eli Lily – Grant/Research Support. Novo Nordisk – Consultant, Speaker's Bureau.
Manish Parikh indicated no relevant financial relationships.
Sindhura Kolli, MD, Theodore Nicolaides, MD, Holly F. Lofton, MD, Manish Parikh, MD. P2983 - Craniopharyngioma-Induced Hypothalamic Obesity and a Red Herring Known as Binimetinib, ACG 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting Abstracts. Las Vegas, Nevada: American College of Gastroenterology.

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An Islamic TV station could be stripped of its UK broadcasting licence over provocative comments made about gays and magicians.
Peace TV, based in Dubai, was found to have shown four programmes which breached Ofcom regulations on inciting crime, hate speech and abuse, Daily Mail reported.
The channel which is broadcast on Sky and also airs in the US, said the programmes were based on Islamic teachings but in one of the programmes, presenter Imam Qasim Kha said gay people are worse than pigs and that magicians should be executed.
The show, called Strengthening Your Family – The Valley of the Homosexuals – made reference to homosexual people dying ‘from a disease they contracted because they are homosexual’ and said homosexuality was ‘a very unnatural type of love that is energised by the influence of (Satan)’.
According to the Ofcom report, presenter Imam Qasim Khan said: ‘Then they make laws now, the newest and most brash and insane laws, laws that protect homosexuals and even make it legal for them to marry each other.
‘Men marrying men. Being on television in front of our children, kissing each other in the mouth, walking down the street, hugging and kissing – this society has gone insane.
Even an animal that is defiled by Islam, the pig – as nasty and corrupted and contaminated as a pig is – you never see two male pigs that are trying to have sex together. That’s insanity.
‘These are animals. Human beings are supposed to be dignified, they’re thinking beings, a human being is supposed to be the thinking being.’
In a statement by Lord Production, who holds the licence for Peace TV, it claimed that the March 2018 show was ‘an expression of Imam Qasim Khan’s views on male homosexuality, reflecting the teachings of Islam’.
Peace TV, which was founded in 2006 has since been banned in India and Bangladesh.


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Fall leaf collection has been completed for the season. Leaf collection will resume again in April 2022.
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Monona's free yard waste drop-off site for leaves, grass clippings, and garden waste (shown above) is now closed for the season. The site will reopen next spring (exact date TBD based on weather conditions),
The City of Monona's free residential curbside program is complete for 2021. Brush collection will resume again next April. Watch this site for more information.
The city is divided into four districts for brush collection, and each district's pick up is scheduled for a different week. Not sure which district you reside in? View a map or a listing of districts by street.
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Residents should place their brush at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Monday of their scheduled collection week. Once the collection for a street is completed, crews will not return until the next scheduled pick-up week. We cannot ensure collection of brush if it is not at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Monday.
Residents should not place their brush at the curb more than 14 days before their scheduled pick up week.
The free collection is for brush trimmed by the homeowner only. Brush generated by a private contractor is to be disposed of by the contractor.
Residents should be sure to keep brush separate from other refuse at the curb.
Do not mix brush with other yard waste. Brush which is mixed with leaves, garden waste or yard waste will not be collected.
Tree roots, root balls, stumps, and logs can not be chipped without damaging the machinery. Remove any roots or root balls and place these in your regular trash.
Thorny brush should be piled separately so as to minimize injury to collection personnel.
Limbs should not exceed six (6) inches in diameter and 10 feet in length. For the safety of collection personnel, brush must be as untangled as possible and stacked neatly in the terrace with ends facing the street or with the direction of traffic.
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The City of Monona does not have a drop-off site for brush. Outside of the regular brush collection schedule, residents who have brush to dispose of will need to contact a private contractor. The Dane County Landfill (located on Hwy. 12 just east of Interstate 90) will also take brush for a fee.


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Sweet Corn needs plenty of space as it can grow up to 2m (6ft) tall depending on the variety, and must been grown in blocks as it is pollinated by the wind knocking together the plants so they pollenate each other. Nothing beats fresh Sweet Corn, in fact my little lad likes nothing more than to pick a cob and munch it straight off the plant!
Benefits of the Sweet Corn
- Yellow variety corn has significant levels of phenolic flavonoid pigment antioxidants such as ß-carotenes, and lutein, xanthins and cryptoxanthin pigments along with vitamin A.
- Corn is a good source of phenolic flavonoid antioxidant, ferulic acid. Several research studies suggest that ferulic acid plays vital role in preventing cancers, aging, and inflammation in humans.
- It also contains good levels of some of the valuable B-complex group of vitamins such as thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folates, riboflavin, and pyridoxine.
- Further, it contains healthy amounts of some important minerals like zinc, magnesium, copper, iron, and manganese.
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Forget about tree-hugging — the high cost of energy is making environmentalists out of everyone! Homebuilders and homeowners are no exception, and most of all the new homes being built will be “green.”
The biggest challenge to green building has been the misconception that it costs more to construct such a home. But if you do the math over the long run, the money saved will far outpace the money invested.
Consider that environmentally sound design actually uses less construction materials, and you can see that green buildings may indeed cost less to build than more traditional methods. Buckminster Fuller developed the idea of dome buildings decades ago, and builders are now capitalizing on the fact that a “dome home” might use only a third or even a quarter of the materials needed to construct a traditional house.
Aside from using less materials, the materials being chosen these days are also more durable than those used in the past. That translates into lower repair and replacements costs. Sounding better and better, isn’t it?
Finally, environmentally and financially friendly design manifests itself outside of the home, where dry landscaping (xeriscaping) helps to conserve water. “Green” homes also save water with fixtures like low-flush toilets, low-flow showerheads, and water recycling systems built right in. It’s good for you, your wallet, and your planet!
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Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced a Shamong woman has been indicted on multiple counts of causing death or bodily injury in November 2018 to dogs she kept on her property in substandard, inhumane conditions.
Donna Roberts, 66, of the 500 block of Oakshade Road, was indicted on eight counts of Animal Cruelty (Third Degree). The indictment was returned yesterday and signed by First Assistant Prosecutor Philip S. Aronow. An arraignment will be scheduled soon in Superior Court in Mount Holly.
Roberts was charged late 2018 after State Police found 44 dog carcasses placed in plastic bags and stored in freezers throughout the residence. Investigators also discovered 161 living dogs, four of which were in critical condition and required emergency treatment at a veterinary clinic.
The investigation began after officials went to inspect her property on Nov. 13 and discovered dogs living in deplorable conditions. A search warrant was then secured and an inspection of the entire premises revealed the extent of the neglect.
The remaining dogs were evaluated and treated at the scene. In the immediate aftermath, multiple agencies came forward to assist with the care of those dogs, most of which were then placed for adoption.
Roberts was not detained pending trial, but has been forbidden by a judge from owning, possessing or caring for any animals.
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Idea of ‘winterlude’ looks like complete non-starter
A fortnight of bone-chilling weather has resurrected the debate over whether English football should introduce a winter break.
Norwich City boss Paul Lambert spoke fondly last week of his winter in Germany as a Borussia Dortmund player when he enjoyed the extraordinary luxury of 10 weeks without a match.
Dortmund’s last pre-Christmas game in 1996-97 was on December 7 and their league programme did not resume until Valentine’s Day. There were clearly benefits – they were suitably invigorated to go on and win the Champions League at the end of the season.
The Bundesliga still operates a winter break, though this season it amounts to a more modest four weeks off, starting after the two matches scheduled for Sunday week.
Slightly closer to home – or perhaps not if we are talking about northern Germany – the Scottish Premier League is reported to be considering the reintroduction of a mid-season shutdown as part of a package of reforms. The last eight scheduled matches in the SPL have been postponed.
SPL chief executive Neil Doncaster, the former Carrow Road chief, suggested this week that an earlier start to the season would allow time for a winter break.
If it happens in Scotland, should England follow suit? The problem, of course, is when do you have a break?
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- 2 David Hannant: I think we have a new Carrow Road cult hero
- 3 WATCH: City summer departure scores rocket for new club
- 4 PRESSER: Norwich City v Huddersfield - Sorensen suffers break; Pukki x-ray
- 5 'Ultimately our job is to win' - Smith lays it on the line ahead of City home double
- 6 Springett returns in City under-21s' draw with Leeds
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Few would have suggested the last week of November and the first week of December as the most vulnerable period and yet 26 of last Saturday’s league matches in England were off, plus the whole of the Conference programme and all but one game in the four divisions in Scotland.
Germany has a consistent mid-December to mid-January shutdown, but we in Britain can be hit by Arctic conditions at any time over a period of at least three months. We’ve had snow at Easter more than once.
A season running from spring to autumn, as adopted by rugby league, is another option, but quite apart from impinging on other summer sports, there is the added complication of a major international tournament – World Cup or European Championship – taking place during the English summer every two years.
Doncaster said there was “a lot of misinformation” going around about the idea of a summer season.
“There are only three leagues within the top 25 in Europe who have a summer-based season and one of those is, I think, returning to a winter-based season,” he said.
“If we were going to a summer-based season, then you would be having the climax to your season round about now, which would be far from ideal.
“There are a lot of people who believe that an earlier start to the season might be worth looking at, and that could create the scope to create a winter break.
“Statistically the games that have been most at threat over the last 12 years have been in January, so these conditions are hopefully very exceptional.”
Lambert experienced the winter shutdown both in Germany and in Scotland, where it was scrapped after the 2000-01 season, and argued that one of the major benefits of a few weeks off was the fact that players had more time to recover from injury.
He said: “I think we played 17 games in Germany then it broke up for a couple of months. But the winters in Germany were severe, really, really cold when you get snow like they had in the south, plus the ice. It’s a beneficial thing because everybody has a chance to come back from injuries, whereas in Britain it’s a hard, long season.
“I loved it. For me as a footballer, it was great because you could go wherever you wanted, go on holiday, take time off, like another pre-season.
“It is really tough here because you’ve got a succession of games, then you’ve got the Christmas period and then the New Year period and the games are on you thick and fast. You’ve got to recover and get players back on the pitch again where in Germany you have that period of time when you stop and come back like in pre-season.”
A major obstacle to a break in the English game is the sheer volume of matches – 38 per club in the Premier League and 46 in the Championship compared to 34 in the Bundesliga.
But at least the wider use of undersoil heating has spared clubs such as Norwich City some of the chaos of seasons past. The Canaries have not lost a first team home match to the weather alone since January 1993. Their heating system was installed later the same year, midfielder David Phillips memorably asserting that he had been sold to Nottingham Forest to pay for it.
It was not always so. In the severe winter of 1963, City played just one fixture, home or away, between the home games against Middlesbrough on December 29 and Rotherham on February 23 – and this at a time when professional footballers were sent out on surfaces they wouldn’t dream of playing on today.
Their FA Cup third round tie at home to Blackpool was postponed 11 times and City were reported to have used flamethrowers on the pitch to try to defrost it. In the end, the Canaries played five FA Cup matches in less than four weeks in March and had to play seven fixtures in April and five in May to complete their Division Two programme.
As recently as the 1980s, pitch-clearing operations involving supporter volunteers helped rescue games at Carrow Road that would otherwise have been postponed.
When did we last hear an appeal for fans to turn up armed with shovels?
Winter break or not, we’ve never had it so good.


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[Review] Cosmic Encounter Online
- Cosmic Encounter is one of the all-time greatest board games
ever made. Whether one dislikes the game or not - there's no
denying that it hasn't had, for the past twenty-seven years, a
profound influence on the world of games. And the fact that when I
bring it out it still has a feeling of freshness and pure fun - that
says volumes about the quality of the game. When I was in the
process of procuring a set for myself about two years ago, I saw on
the internet how that an online version of the game was underway.
After a long time (or so it seemed), Cosmic Encounter Online
(www.cosmicencounter.com) opened - one year ago. I initially went
and played out my free month, and then didn't pay much attention for
a while, but have recently started playing again.
I don't usually write reviews of online board games, as I
much prefer to play them face to face. And still, I'd rather play a
game of Cosmic Encounter in person than online. However, that's
not always possible, and I've really enjoyed (almost becoming
addicted) to playing Cosmic Encounter online. The game has some
differences from the board game but plays incredibly smoothly. In
fact, timing and the interaction of different alien powers (two
points of occasional contention of the board game) are eliminated in
the online version. Cosmic Encounter Online is the definitive way
that all online board games should be and is definitely worth the
Each game of Cosmic Encounter Online (CEO) has four players,
and computer "bots" fill up any gaps if players are not wanted or
available. Each player starts with four planets of their color,
with four ships of their color on each one. Each player randomly
starts with an alien power; all of which allow them to break one
rule of game play. Each player also starts with seven "pods"
(cards), which can be attack pods, negotiate pods, or artifact
pods. One player is randomly chosen to go first, and the game
On a player's turn, the first thing they get is one ship
back from the "warp" (killed ships), if they have any there. They
then become the attacker in an encounter (one of their opponents is
chosen randomly); this is the player's target for that turn. The
player picks which planet of that opponent that they are attacking
and decides how many ships they will attack with (maximum four).
They also decide if they want any help attacking, asking either or
both of the other two players if they want to join them. The
defending player can also ask for help in the same manner. If a
player is asked for help, they can decide whether they want to help
or not (sending up to four ships), and who to help (if asked by both
players). The attacking and defending player then each chose an
attack or negotiate pod simultaneously. The pods are revealed, and
- If both players play an attack card (numbers range from -4
to 40), the number of each attack card is added to the sum of the
ships on that side and the side with the higher value wins.
- If one player plays an attack card and the other a negotiate
card, the player playing the negotiate card automatically loses but
can "take compensation" (steal a pod) from the hand of his opponent
for each ship they lose.
- If both players play a negotiate card, they have ninety
seconds to make a deal (exchanging planets, pods, etc.), or they
both lose three ships.
All ships on the losing side go to the "warp", where they remain
unless freed by an artifact pod. If the defender(s) win, all
attacking ships are destroyed, and each ally who helped the defender
gets one pod as reward for each ship they contributed (these ships
are then returned to where they came from). If the attacker(s) win,
all attacking ships are placed on the planet, forming a "colony",
and all defending ships are destroyed. The first player(s) to get
four colonies is the winner! (There can be a joint victory). If a
player wins their first encounter, they get one additional
encounter; otherwise play passes to the next player.
There are a few other rules in the game: Each player cannot
draw new pods (except for compensation and defensive awards) until
they use all attack and negotiate pods they currently have, at which
point they get seven new pods. Also, artifact pods can be played at
certain parts of the game, having different effects:
- Cosmic Zap: Cancels an opponent's alien power, once.
- Mobius Tubes: All ships in the warp are returned to their
- Force Field: Allows a player to reject allies from joining.
- Stellar Gas: Cancels compensation
- Emotion Control: Changes both attack cards to negotiate
By far, the most important part of CEO are the alien powers.
Currently there are twenty-eight aliens in the game: Anti-Matter
(lowest total wins instead of higher), Calculator (subtracts one
card from the other), Clone (can keep his own cards), Empath (can
change opponent's card to negotiate), Filch (can steal opponent's
played cards), Healer (can save destroyed ships to get more pods),
Laser (chooses opponent's pod in an encounter randomly), Loser (can
switch the winner and loser), Machine (can have more than two
encounters per turn), Macron (each ship is worth 4), Mite (can
threaten the opponent), Martian (cancels opponent's power), Mind
(can see other player's hands), Mutant (always has at least seven
pods), Oracle (sees the other player's pod before playing theirs),
Pacifist (wins with a negotiate), Parasite (can always join as an
ally), Philanthropist (can give cards to other players), Sorcerer
(can switch played cards), Trader (can swap hands with opponents),
Tripler (can triple value of certain pods), Vacuum (can take other
ships to warp with it), Virus (multiplies pod by ships instead of
adding), Void (totally destroys opponent's ships), Vulch (takes all
used artifact pods), Warpish (is +1 for every ship in the warp),
Warrior (gets experience points for battles), and Zombie (ships
cannot be destroyed, only relocated). Each player can use their
power at certain points in the game (some powers are automatic).
Some comments on the game...
1.) Interface: The team that designed CEO took a long time to
get the game set up, and it really shows. John Kovalic (famed
artist of Dork Tower) did the artwork, doing an exceptional job.
The entire interface is very crisp and clean, and extremely easy to
use. Players who have played the board game will very easily be
able to figure out what's going on, and for new players there is a
rulebook available on the site with little flash demos of the game
as insets. I've pointed several of my students to the site, and
none of them have had any problems with the interface; and several
of them have English as their second language. The entire site is
easy to navigate, and games can be started in seconds. Each
artifact pod blinks when it can be used, which helps ease play for
2.) Board Game Comparisons: The biggest change from the board
game is that there are only four planets for each player, instead of
five like the game. This threw me off a little at first, but I
realized that it expedited game play, and didn't really change the
dynamics of the game much, aside from hurrying it along. There are
also minor changes to the alien powers, but all of them are
improvements. Other than that, the game is remarkably close to the
first 1977 edition of the Eon game. That shouldn't be too
surprising, really - because Peter Olotka, part of the Future
Pastimes team (who designed Cosmic Encounter), is the current
president of Eon Games - the company behind this. When the
designers (Bill Eberle - another of the original designers - is also
on board) of the original game are doing the online version, you
know that the same care and devotion will be put into it, and it
certainly shows in CEO.
3.) Pricing: There are quite a few options for a player to
choose when playing CEO. They can play for free (but with only 6
different aliens), or choose from several pricing plans. The plans
are quite varied, ranging from $0.99 for 12 hours to $300 for a
lifetime membership. And if one clicks through using another
member's name, they get extra bonuses, as well as the member through
whose name they clicked - encouraging spending a lot of time at the
site. Frankly, the pricing is quite reasonable; and although I
highly doubt many people will fork out the $300, paying $8.50 for a
month is certainly worth it!
4.) Replayability: Even with the free accounts, one can play
the game quite a bit before it gets boring. And with twenty-eight
aliens already (with plenty more promised to come), the member will
doubtless not tire from the game anytime soon. Cosmic Encounter the
board game was always my first choice of my "desert island" games
because of its high replayability, and CEO is no exception.
5.) AI: If I had a choice, I would always play against humans.
As smart as a computer can be, it's just not the same as playing
against humans, dealing with their emotions, their lies, their talk,
etc. However, oftimes, depending on the time of day, "bots" are
necessary. And the bots in CEO are pretty good; I've lost to them
many of times. The only problem I've seen with bots is that if I
play with one human and two "bot" players, the two humans can form
an alliance, and often beat the "bots". However, the artificial
intelligence is pretty good, and I've seen one "bot" beat three
human opponents (very irritating).
6.) Community: Eon Company is working very hard at creating a
very diverse community online with CEO. Peter himself will come
online and play games (I enjoyed one against him where he thrashed
me soundly), and even Richard Garfield (designer of Magic: the
Gathering) has shown up. Other than that, I am amazed at those who
play the game. I've played against die hard board gamers, but also
people who have played very few other games - this being their
introduction to the gaming scene. Forums and a very detailed
ranking system (one I'm ashamed to look at, as my win percentage is
currently only about 35%), help keep the members friendly and close.
7.) Fun Factor: Cosmic Encounter is a fun game, but certainly
not always a fair game. Several people have complained about this
in the past, and have tried to "balance" the game. Peter's reply,
in an email to me, was this, "I take issue with other editions which
tried to `balance' Cosmic or maker Cosmic fair. The perception that
by `tinkering' with the alien powers or other effects, one could
make Cosmic more balanced and thus better were driven by a complete
misunderstanding of the underlying foundation."
In a nutshell:
a.) Fair is dull
b.) Unfair is funny, controversial, exciting when you win by
defying the conventional wisdom, surprising.
c.) Trying to make Cosmic fair to all is a ludicrous
proposition. The entire game is based on the idea that the alien
powers are situational and it's the millions of different alien
combinations that determine the superiority of an alien power.
Warpish is great until Anti Matter shows up. Virus is fearful until
it is kicked off a planet and has to multiply * 0."
I agree with Peter here. The game is a blast, and most people, when
they first play, think that Virus is a killer alien power, until
they meet the Loser. Then they think the Loser rules, until it
encounters the Oracle. The game is really fun in that way.
8.) Future: The gang at CEO has worked really hard at adding
new items. All new items are thoroughly play tested when added, so
very few bugs are found. I have had almost no problems, and I have
(at the time of this writing), played about thirty games. Flares,
more alien powers, and other goodies are promised for the future, so
it looks like CEO will only get better!
9.) Speed: At first the game might throw some people off,
because of the time constraints of the game. Whenever a player has
an option (like picking allies), a time bar slowly runs out. If the
player hasn't decided what to do by the time that the bar finishes,
then an automatic decision is made for the player (often a poor
one.) This keeps the game flowing smoothly, and allows for a game
to be played in 20-30 minutes. The game also pauses somewhat
dramatically when an alien uses their power, allowing people who
have a Cosmic Zap to know that they can use this.
I highly recommend Cosmic Encounter Online. The pricing is
extremely reasonable, and it's a very fun game to play with an
excellent interface. There are many board games online nowadays;
but I play none of them, because I'd much rather play games face to
face. However, I'll make an exception in the case of Cosmic
Encounter, because the designers have done such an incredible job
and because the game is one of my favorites - one that I'm willing
to play anytime, anywhere. And now that I'm part of CEO, I can.
Come play me, I'm "Voudini", and we'll see which of us will rule the
"Real men play board games."

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What Would You Do At Home If... Fun Deck
Children can learn to make good choices at home with this great 56 pack card set.
Great for developing reasoning and problem-solving skills.
More information below.
The following support documents are available:
Help children make good choices in and around the home with this thought-provoking Fun Deck.
Students learn how to solve problems, understand cause/effect relationships, and practice good social skills. Examples include:
What would you do if...
- you flush the toilet and the water begins to overflow?
- you wake up in the middle of the night and feel sick?
56 total cards with game ideas. Metal storage tin.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 14, 2013
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
|(State or other jurisdiction||(Commission||(I.R.S. Employer|
|of incorporation)||file number)||Identification No.)|
5956 W. Las Positas Boulevard, Pleasanton, CA 94588
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code): (925) 560-9000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-2)
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240. 13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On June 14, 2013, Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. announced the repurchase of its common stock in a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by this reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
|Exhibit 99.1||Press release dated June 14, 2013.|
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
|Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.|
|DATE: June 14, 2013||By:||/s/ BRIAN J. MAGSTADT|
Chief Financial Officer