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Item description for To Be a Slave by Julius Lester & Tom Feelings...
Overview A compilation, selected from various sources and arranged chronologically, of the reminiscences of slaves and ex-slaves tells about their experiences, from the leaving of Africa through the Civil War and into the early twentieth century. A Newbery Honor Book. Reissue.
Publishers Description The actual words of slaves and former slaves are interwoven with Julius Lester's historical commentary and Tom Feelings's dramatic paintings, bringing to life what it meant to be someone else's property -- to be a slave, no better than a table or chair. The standard text in schools and universities.
Citations And Professional Reviews To Be a Slave by Julius Lester & Tom Feelings has been reviewed by professional book reviewers and journalists at the following establishments -
Wilson Senior High Core Col - 01/01/2011 page 135
Wilson Children's Catalog - 01/01/2001 page 55
Wilson Senior High Core Col - 01/01/2007 page 113
Wilson Children's Catalog - 01/01/2010 page 91
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Est. Packaging Dimensions: Length: 8.2" Width: 5.4" Height: 0.5" Weight: 0.45 lbs.
Release Date Dec 18, 2000
ISBN 0141310014 ISBN13 9780141310015 UPC 051488005995
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More About Julius Lester & Tom Feelings
Julius Lester turned to writing after spending time as a photographer, musician, and political activist in the 1960s. His more than forty books for adults and children have garnered many awards, including ALA Notable citations and a Coretta Scott King Honor. To Be a Slave was a Newbery Honor Book, and John Henry received a Boston Globe-Horn Book award and a Caldecott Honor.
Julius Lester currently resides in Amherst, in the state of Massachusetts.
Reviews - What do customers think about To Be a Slave?
Memories or Nightmares? Feb 28, 2007
"Here is a collection of the memories of ex-slaves, ranging in subject from capture in Africa to plantation life; and from early resistance to life after freedom. We learn about the hierarchy of plantation life and come to understand that the black slave fought against enslavement through music, religion--and in every way possible" (from book).
This informational black history book will grab and keep your attention from beginning to end.
A Non-Workbook, Non-Textbook Approach to Teaching Language Arts: Grades 4 Through 8 and Up
Pink Monkey Review Nov 13, 2006
The book,To Be a Slave,is an awesome book. It includes many letters, stories, biographies and autobiographies. The genre of this book is historic fiction. This book explains how it sounded to be a slave, what it looked like to be a salve, what it felt like to be a slave and what it was to be a slave. The writings within the book were very detailed.
I thought this was a very strong book. It had strong words and strong opinions in it. It was a very enjoyable book. I liked learning about how it was to be a slave. I liked the stories that were told by the slaves. I would recommend this book to 5th grade and older students. It provides the reader with literature, english and alot of information about a very important topic in history - slavery.
A.I.M. Review Nov 8, 2006
I liked the book very much. It tells a lot about what slaves went through during those times. It gives a lot of details, and it is kind of like a story. It has a beginning, middle, and end, but it is a non fiction book. The perspective of each person in the story gives you their own point of view. But, having a lot of different people in the story can be distracting. It is also hard to read because none of the words have been reworded to be able to read better. It also has a lot of bad interjections that would be inappropriate for a 4th or 5th grader. All in all, this is a great book, and I suggest that everyone read it!
UNVEILING EVEN DARKER SHAME Sep 17, 2006
This book should be required reading for all Black History classes. Lester spent long weeks researching documents in the Library of Congress, assimilating first-person accounts of runaway slaves, former slaves and descendents of slaves in order to reconstruct a shameless timeline of slavery in America. Each quotation is followed by a literary acknowledgment of one of his three main sources. Interspersed among the abundant personal recollections by long-desceased informants, the author adds his own historical introspection and insight in italics.
Presented in chronological order, this book is a veritable patchwork quilt of memories and excruciating experiences--a wholesale attempt to brainwash an entire race into calm acceptance of belief in racial inferiority and a mindset of docile, servile obedience. These testimonies include some that are humorous or poignant, as well as painfully disgusting. Bravo to the slaves who secretly refused to accept white man's judgment re their ability and innate humanity. Adopting various methods of resistance-- both subtle and openly defiant--these proud people transmitted their memories of living free in story telling format, passing down their African traditions to generations who were born into America's most shameful institution. Excellent reading for students of all levels. NB: For more information on this subject, I recommend Lester's short anthologies; THE KNEE-HIGH MAN, and LONG JOURNEY HOME.
To Be a slave Sep 15, 2006
September 15, 2006 To Be a Slave Period 1
This book is called To Be a Slave. The author is Tom feelings. This book is about a young boy who tries to get away from slavery during the 1850's. Of all the characters in To Be a slave Charley was my favorite because he was always doing what he was supposed to do. Charley was able to survive when slavery was going on. Charley is a strong, kind child. Charley has been trying to get away from slavery ever since he saw his father being whipped by a slave owner. Charley is a hardworking young man out on the field. Charley and his father are trying to get away but they are always moving around. I like this book to be a slave because it has a lot of suspense and action happening. My other favorite part of the book is that when everybody works hard they end up having a good life I strongly recommend this book because it gives a lot if good information, and about what happens during that time and how hard it is to survive during that time .hat you had to do and how it is important to know how slavery was.

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Tears of laughter streamed down my cheeks at the opening of Triple Espresso in Vogel Hall, exactly as happened when the show made its first visit to Milwaukee. Back then I employed such terms as "zany," "loony," "nutty" and "giddy." This time the Espresso was brewed all the richer by the addition of Marquette grad Brian Kelly as genial host Bobby Bean. He is united in this "highly caffeinated comedy" with Paul Somers tickling the ivories and Patrick Albanese proving once again, through his amazing prestidigitation, that the serving hand is quicker than the eye.
Simple story: Three guys-would-be star entertainers-decide to band together in a new act intended to highlight their particular specialties. On their road to obscurity, egos (and some simply lousy luck) get in the way. After several all-out attempts end in futility, culminating in a most embarrassing disaster on Mike Douglas' national TV show, the trio splits.
On this occasion, pianist Hugh Butternut (Somers) makes an attempt to bring the guys-particularly the still teed-off, grousing Buzz Maxwell (Albanese)-back for an evening of sweet nostalgia as they review the years of their "joint career"-much to the delight of audiences that relish the schadenfreude.
Through Nov. 16 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.

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Raising the price of out of patent drugs does not pay for new drug innovation, argues Médecins Sans Frontières’ Philipp du Cros in The Guardian, following controversy after the price of an anti-TB drug was increased 5000-fold.
Cycloserine, which is used to treat multi-drug resistant TB, is one of two drugs that raised a furore this week when their prices were hiked suddenly. The other Daraprim, used to treat a parasitic infection that is common in people with HIV.
Du Cros writes that pharmaceutical companies justify high drug prices in order to recoup research costs and pay for innovation, then counters that the continuing demand for toxic, old drugs like Cycloserine demonstrate that this model is not working.
The entire cocktail of drugs to treat MDR-TB is awful and the cure rate abysmal. Imagine if, after two years of taking drugs like cycloserine with horrific side effects, including eight months of daily painful injections, you have just a 50% chance of being cured.
The author suggest an alternative model: The 3Ps Project – push, pull and pool. To develop a new regimen of drugs for TB through an open, collaborative approach with incentives that reward collaboration and pay for research upfront rather than relying on high prices.

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Karaka Lakes is part of a recent development 30 minutes drive south of central Auckland. This classy subdivision provides its residents with an alternative lifestyle to the hustle and bustle of the city, with a relaxed way of life in picturesque surrounds. Over the last 12 months the area has seen some major developments, with new areas of the subdivision opened, new roads to the harbour opened, and the local school opening. Read more in this article about this new development and why residents love their lifestyle here.
The Karaka Lakes area is part of a new development south of Auckland. The first development was the successful Karaka Harbourside subdivision, which quickly attracted interest for many people searching for a new home out of the central city. The Karaka Lakes development followed closely, with the same parkland style layout and modern luxury homes being built.
The attractions of Karaka are many. Firstly, because of its location near the Auckland Motorway and the Papakura train station it made it an easy commute for workers travelling into the central city or its southern and eastern suburbs. Secondly, the price of a home and land package is reasonable in comparison to the exhoborant prices nearer suburbs are asking. Thirdly, there are two new schools located nearby, one within walking distance, both in zone for the Karaka area and both rated a high decile. Last but not least, the subdivisions in Karaka are incredibly well thought out, with views of the harbour, park like lakes, wide footpaths, playgrounds and covenants to ensure only quality building takes place in the area.
It is not only the luxury homes of the area that attracts people, but the new lifestyle people find in shifting there. Speaking to residents of Karaka Lakes we found that there was a strong sense of community in the area, probably due to like minded people being attracted to the neighbourhood. Residents spoke of street dinner parties throughout the year, and even Christmas decoration competitions that for one street included a homemade sleigh that was used to pull the kids around.
The sense of space, well lit streets, and a community feel is what residents say makes the area feel very safe. Some even commented that they were happy to run in the evening or early hours of the morning when it was dark because they felt safe in the new subdivision. There are also new walkways provided along the entire foreshore on the harbour side, which are even wide enough for baby strollers.
For those who want to explore a little further afield, the Clevedon markets are a great place to visit on Sundays, Clarkes Beach is a lovely spot to visit for a swim or picnic with the family, and the Botanical Gardens are a short drive away. For sporting facilities there is the Massey Park Aquatic Centre in Papakura, which has an Olympic class swimming pool and a wave pool for kids. Plus, for motor enthusiasts there is the Pukekohe Park race track only 15 minutes drive away, and of course Hampton Downs is located just down the road. In addition there are shopping malls, restaurants, cafes and theatres all within a short and easy drive, or you could catch the train into the city on the weekend.
As you can see, there are endless reasons for why Karaka has attracted so many new residents. If you want to live in Auckland, or want to improve your lifestyle, you should come and check it out yourself.


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It's Monday and this week it is my turn to do the challenge over at LCOM. If you know me, it won't be difficult for you to guess what's my challenge to the gals. It's FLOWERS! Yes, this week's challenge is to create flower embellies...it can be from tissue, ribbon, felt, fabric or anything else. The possibilities are endless. And I decided to use ribbon to create a flower card.
I bought the ribbon at Daiso in Singapore back in 2008. How time flies! I really love this ribbon and that explains why I still have it after two years :) The center of the flower is a brad from GCD Studio (it's in one my Scarlet Lime Kit). I deliberated whether to use sequins or pearls for the stem and leaves. Finally, I decided to go with pearls :)
I hope you have great day! Thanks for stopping by!


The FDA has granted Siemens Healthcare 510(k) clearance for the Biograph mMR, the first system to allow for whole-body data acquisition from magnetic resonance and positron emission tomography.
PET scans allow healthcare providers to see how the organs and tissues inside the body are functioning by injecting a radioactive chemical tracer into the patient's bloodstream. MRI uses magnetic fields and radiowaves to produce detailed images of organs, soft tissues, bone and other internal body structures.
The Biograph mMR system allows physicians to acquire images at a significantly lower radiation dose compared to a PET/CT system. Although the radiation dose from the PET exam remains unchanged, MRI does not use ionizing radiation, so the entire ionizing radiation dose from the CT scan is eliminated.
The FDA's Alberto Gutierrez said the system will allow the two test to run at the same time without having to move the patient to a different scanning system. "Minimizing changes in a patient's position between tests allows physicians to compare images more easily and helps them get the most accurate information possible," Gutierrez says in an agency statement.
According to the company, the integration of MR and PET technologies was nearly impossible previously. Conventional PET detectors, which use photomultiplier tubes, could not be used in the strong magnetic field generated by an MR system. Integration was further limited by the lack of space inside the MR device.
- see the FDA's release
- check out the release from Siemens


The Future of Sustainability Within Luxury Fashion
A few short years ago, recycled materials, plant-based “leathers” and B Corporations were fringe concepts. Today, however, they are beginning to enter not only mainstream fashion but also the hallowed halls of luxury fashion.
Study after study shows that younger generations of consumers are more environmentally and socially conscious than their elders. More importantly for brands perhaps, is that their disquiet with the current state of the world colours their shopping habits. Fashion brands around the globe are beginning to realise that they must adjust their offering (and more significantly, their business models) if they wish to court Millennials, Gen Z and beyond and secure their business’ survival long-term.
Nicole Rawling, CEO of Materials Innovation Initiative – an organisation that works to accelerate the development of next-gen materials – suggests that the fashion industry trails 5 years behind that of the food and drink industry. Indeed plant-based vegan burgers are now mainstream, so we can expect to see plant-based vegan leathers entering the market en masse in the near future.
Stock market listings back up this hypothesis: vegan burger brand Beyond Meat (ticker: BYND) IPO-ed in May 2019 at a valuation of $1.5B, whilst “sustainable” footwear brand Allbirds (ticker: BIRD) went public in November 2021 with a valuation of £1.7B.
Fashion, a $2.5 trillion industry, is no meagre player. It is supported by a complex supply chain that crisscrosses the globe. The industry is well-known for provoking a whole host of negative externalities, including mammoth water use, major carbon emissions and high volumes of toxic waste. Fast fashion may be the wellspring for the vast majority of these issues, but its luxury cousin does not go untainted.
The concept of the triple bottom line – people, planet, profit – provides a helpful triptych upon which to examine luxury fashion’s future in terms of sustainability.
PEOPLE: Governance & Working Conditions
A company’s leadership (executives and owners alike) is one of the most crucial aspects of a company’s transition towards a greener business model. Up until recently, shareholder primacy was the only metric a company need care about. But times are changing. Consumers and influential business associations alike are calling for companies to take responsibility for their impact on more stakeholders than just their shareholders.
There are signs that the luxury fashion houses of the world are at work, quietly behind the scenes, to develop their responses to the new world that demands sustainability. In a surprise announcement in October 2021 for example, luxury French womenswear brand, Chloé, revealed it had been certified as a B Corporation (or B Corp for short). B Corps are becoming increasingly prominent amongst consumer-facing brands as a tangible expression of their ethical and green commitments. B Corps are widely recognised as companies that uphold the highest social and environmental standards.
Owned by Richemont, one of the world’s heavyweight luxury groups, Chloé’s B Corp certification pipped rival conglomerate Kering (owner of Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Venetta & more) to the post. Kering is often seen as the most sustainably conscious of the three luxury groups (the third in the troika being LVMH). It is highly likely that other brands will follow in the steps of Chloé in the not-too-distant future.
The concept of the triple bottom line does not, of course, only relate to corporate governance. More typically it’s about the human cost of production and consumption habits: working conditions, wage disparity, discrimination, etc. With more highly skilled workforce of artisans, and fatter margins with which to potentially reward its workers, luxury fashion’s track record vis-à-vis people puts it less in the spotlight when it comes to conversations about ethics and sustainability. This is unlikely to change in the future.
PLANET: Raw Materials
One of the most tangible signs of a company’s adoption of more sustainable practices is its choice of raw materials.
The luxury industry has been slow to adopt pioneering, eco-friendly materials. In large part this is due to a lack of high-quality eco-free equivalents – or so says Patrick Thomas, the former CEO of Hermès. In March 2021 however, the brand – that pinnacle of luxury – revealed its first piece of luggage made… from mushrooms. It was a project 3 years in the making, again suggesting that luxury fashion brands are covertly working behind the scenes, taking the time it takes to create products that live up to their promise of uber-quality.
Other high-end fashion brands have begun to experiment with bio-based or bio-engineered materials. Stella McCartney has always been leather-free; Prada has pledged that it is now only using recycled nylon in its cult nylon-based bags and accessories and Marni has incorporated grape “leather” into some of its footwear.
At the time of writing, there are over 70 companies around the world developing “green” alternatives to leather.
At the time of writing, there are over 70 companies around the world developing “green” alternatives to leather. Many of them are based on plants (AppleSkin™ from apples; Pinatex® from pineapples; Vegea from grapes; Desserto from cactus), others use bio-engineering (MycoWorks & MYLO) and others still are growing real leather in the lab (VitroLabs Inc.).
Many of these innovative material companies hint in their communications that they are working with leading fashion brands. Heavily NDA-d however, they shy away from revealing further details. It is therefore very likely that we will see more eco-friendly materials incorporated into luxury fashion collections in the near future.
On the flip side, more controversial materials are increasingly falling out of favour.
Influential vegan singer Billie Eilish dangled a carrot in front of couture maison Oscar de la Renta. In 2021, she agreed to wear their gown to the party of the year – the Met Gala – on the condition that the brand drop fur… forever.
In a tumble thereafter, brands including Versace, Gucci and Michael Kors pledged to abandon fur, joining Tommy Hilfiger, Stella McCartney and Giorgio Armani and retailer Nieman Marcus – all of whom shun the controversial pelts.
Some heritage houses, who have built their reputations on furs and exotic skins (Fendi and Hermes respectively, for example) will find it harder to untangle themselves from these increasingly divisive materials. November 2021, for example, saw renewed social media activism against Hermès to #dropthecroc, and abandon its best-selling “I’ve made it” status symbol: crocodile handbags.
It seems unlikely however that some of these brands will drop their iconic products anytime in the near future, but the pressure will no doubt continue to mount.
Sustainability connotes that other big, scary word: change.
Perhaps one of the reasons companies are so reluctant to embrace sustainability is uncertainty. Sustainability connotes that other big, scary word: change.
There are some camps in the business world who believe that adopting more sustainable processes will increase efficiency and reduce cost (in the long term at the very least!). There are other camps, however, that remain stoutly sceptical.
The luxury fashion industry is no different, and there is no doubt that unpicking and restitching a business model – to incorporate sustainable practices – is quite an undertaking. The tone of empirical studies and other literature coming out from the business world is becoming increasingly urgent with its message: transition to a green business model or become a dinosaur.
If the first two decades of the twenty-first century have borne witness to the golden age of tech, the coming ones seem likely to herald the era of sustainability. COP26 showed that governments and big businesses are incapable of acting decisively to tackle critical climate issues, so the baton falls to brave, innovative businesses to lead the way in sustainable luxury fashion.
For decades, luxury fashion has cultivated and thrived on its image of detachment and nonchalance. To remain relevant, the industry must change with the times. Failing to do so would be so terribly… unchic.
About Jessica Kruger, founder of LUXTRA
Jessica Kruger’s barefooted outdoor upbringing in Sydney, Australia fostered her love and respect for nature. Moving to Europe in 2009 she completed her MBA in Paris and lived between Geneva and Berlin before settling in London where she created the award-winning vegetarian restaurant Ethos. Prior to COVID, it was one of London’s most popular vegetarian restaurants, was awarded 5* by Time Out magazine, turned over £1.5 million/year and employed 25 staff with Jessica named in the “35 under 35” top UK businesswomen by Management Today. Jessica sold Ethos and has now launched LUXTRA – a sustainable fashion brand that uses plant-based vegan leathers to make timeless accessories.
LUXTRA’s range of handbags and accessories are crafted from vegan-friendly materials including pineapple leaf, apple skin, cactus leaf, corn and mango leathers.
The range includes belt bags, totes, crossbody and clutch styles for both men and women. Hand-finished in Italy, each bag can also be hand customised and painted with intricate patterns for a truly bespoke offering.


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The hips and the shoulders handle the majority of your weight when you sleep. But what if your hip aches and it won’t let you sleep comfortably? Your mattress plays a part and should be able to reduce pressure point on your hips, neck, and shoulders. Finding the best mattress for hip pain is relatively easy and is mostly an exercise in finding a mattress that provides adequate pressure relief. Here are our top picks for best mattress for hip pain 2018.
- Layla Sleep Memory Foam Queen Mattress
- Live and Sleep Queen Mattress
- Dreamfoam iPedic Sojourn
- Nectar Mattress
- Purple Mattress
What Is The Best Mattress Type For Hip Pain?
Foam mattresses perform much better than innersprings for pressure relief, and in handling hip pain. Innerspring mattresses rarely provide adequate support for hips, especially in the case of side sleepers. Since a vast majority of people sleep on their side, innersprings just won’t cut it in terms of pressure relief for hip pain.
Some hybrid mattresses with thick and robust foam comfort layers may be acceptable, or if you already have one, you may consider adding a mattress topper for shoulder pain. They can be cheaper than buying a full mattress and may be adequate in some cases.
Memory foam and latex foam, on the other hand, provide excellent support and their conforming properties along make things a whole lot easier.
If you have an underlying medical condition like arthritis, you should also take a look at our selection of best mattresses for arthritis hips pain sufferers.
Top 5 Best Mattresses For Hip Pain In 2018
Layla mattress is our top contender for being the best mattress for hip pain. The flippable mattress has two firmness options; one side is rated 4 (soft), and the other is rated 7 (firm). The dual firmness system should work great for those with fluctuating sleep preferences. Plus, giving each side a shot might just make it easier for you to find the perfect fit. If you are of average weight and sleep on your side, I suggest you start with the soft side of the mattress.
The Layla mattress is about 10.5-inches in height and has a copper-infused memory foam cooling system in its comfort layer to stay temperature and avoid sleep-hot issues.
|Excellent pressure relief and support||Some off-gassing with the new mattress|
|Convenient option in terms of firmness||Poor edge support|
Robustness and durability should be considered when buying the best mattress for hip and shoulder pain. However, if you are on a budget, Live and Sleep memory foam mattress will do just fine. The mattress has a 2.5-inch “air-infused” memory foam comfort layer, which contours very well to the body and helps provide adequate support and pressure relief. Being air-infused is claimed to be helpful in keeping this memory foam mattress cool as you sleep.
|Good support and pressure relief||May not last beyond a few years (low longevity)|
|Budget option that is great value for money||Lacks adequate edge support|
Dreamfoam iPedic Sojourn is a mattress built specifically for providing ample pressure relief and support for the sleeper. While not exactly a budget option, the mattress is available at a fairly competitive price and vies for maintaining quality available at higher priced options. The mattress has a height of 12-inches with the top two layers dedicated to memory foam comfort layers.
The top layer of the Dreamfoam iPedic Sojourn is 1.5″ of copper-graphite infused memory foam to keep the mattress temperature neutral, followed by 2.5-inches of memory foam. Overall, the mattress has an excellent comfort layer where support and pressure relief are concerned.
|Cradles hips and shoulders for excellent pressure relief||Some off-gassing issues|
|Competitively priced||Poor edge support|
An amazing workhorse in the world of mattresses, the Nectar is the choice when you’re looking to add some comfort along with your express requirement of a mattress for hip pain. Nectar is well regarded for providing pressure relief and comfort. Your partner will also find it more comfortable, thanks to the great motion isolation offered by the mattress. Nectar mattress has a height profile of 11-inches backed by a robust memory foam comfort layer. Gel-induced foam and tencel fabric work to keep the mattress temperature neutral.
|Great support for hips and shoulders||Poor edge support|
|Good value for money||Chemical smell and off-gassing for a few days|
|Very low motion transfer||Lacks in edge support|
Purple’s name and its qualities are dependent on the purple-colored mesh of hyperelastic polymer that forms the comfort layer of this mattress. As you lay on the mattress, the grid reacts to your weight, buckling a bit or collapsing — as the weight demands. This unique setup provides great pressure relief to most people across different weight categories and sleep position preferences. Yes, the unusual approach works, and if you’re wary of conventional foam mattresses, definitely give Purple a short.
Read our full Purple Mattress review.
|Temperature neutral, well-ventilated comfort layer||Purple mattress can be fairly heavy|
|Excellent comfort and pressure relief for shoulders and hips||Poor edge support|
Best Mattress For Hip Pain — Concluding Our Search
Qualities you should be looking for in your mattress are pressure relief, adequate support, and longevity. Your hips and shoulders bear the brunt of most of the weight when you lie down on a mattress. An unwise choice will be unable to hold them in the right position, and you may feel numbness and discomfort. The best mattress for hip pain will provide you the pressure relief that keeps the hips from bearing the full weight of the body, thus making a bed that is immensely comfortable.


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Dave Marsh (game developer)
David R. Marsh
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|Other names||Dave Belltower|
|Occupation||Founder & President of Zojoi, LLC|
David R. Marsh (born November 5, 1964) is an American video game designer known for his work supporting the intellectual properties that used to belong to ICOM Simulations, and creating the MacVenture game Shadowgate. As of 2012, he recently founded a new game development company called Zojoi, LLC with plans to release new, remastered and revised versions of games created by him and Karl Roelofs when they were at ICOM Simulations.
In the mid-1980s, Dave Marsh started his career in game development by developing projects and creating graphics with an Apple II. He met programmer Terry Schulenburg from ICOM Simulations after they had released their first MacVenture game: Déjà Vu: A Nightmare Comes True in 1985. Terry told Dave about the kind of games they were working on and lent one of ICOM's Macintosh 128K systems to him. Dave enlisted the help of his friend Karl Roelofs, and together the two began working on their first complete game which would eventually become Shadowgate.
Dave officially joined ICOM Simulations in April–May 1985, and began working as an artist on the 2nd MacVenture game: Uninvited and as an artist and producer on the PC ports of the first MacVenture game, Déjà Vu. Karl came on board soon after, and the two continued designing and developing Shadowgate while working on the other MacVenture games. One of the issues that Dave and Karl had to deal with in making Shadowgate was the size constraints of the floppy disks. Some of the puzzles and rooms that were designed had to be cut in order for there to be enough space to fit them on the disks.
In the early 1990s, with the rise in CD-ROM technology, the higher ups at ICOM Simulations decided to move away from adventure games in favor of side-scrollers and action games. Adventure games that Dave and Karl were involved in, such as Beyond Shadowgate and The Awakening, were cancelled and ICOM secured a contract with NEC to develop for the TurboGrafx-16. In addition to the more action oriented games, Dave and Karl also were heavily involved working on games that used live actors and full motion video, such as Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, to make use of the latest technological advancements.
Two major changes happened at ICOM Simulations while Dave was there. On July 5, 1991, Tod Zipnick, the founder and principal shareholder of ICOM Simulations, died of Hodgkin's Disease at the age of 35. In May 1993, ICOM Simulations was purchased by Viacom, Inc. as part of the media conglomerate's expansion into interactive media. ICOM Simulations was then renamed to Viacom New Media and changed the focus of the games Dave and the company would develop for the next four years.
Viacom New Media
After ICOM Simulations became Viacom New Media, Dave began working on producing games based on licensed properties, primarily those of MTV and Nickelodeon. Some of these games included Rocko's Modern Life: Spunky's Dangerous Day and Beavis and Butt-head. In 1998, Viacom shut down Viacom New Media and sold off its intellectual properties.
One of Viacom New Media's former employees was Eugene Evans, formerly of Mythic Entertainment, who had founded his own company called Infinite Ventures. He contacted Dave and got his help in securing most of ICOM Simulation's intellectual properties, including Shadowgate.
They also re-released higher quality versions of all three volumes of the Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective Video Mysteries and Dracula Unleashed as Interactive DVD games that could be played on any DVD Player.
In 2008, Infinite Ventures closed down and the intellectual properties of ICOM Simulations remained in the possession of Infinite Venture's Karla Knickerbocker. In January 2012, Dave Marsh approached Karla with an interest to secure the rights to the ICOM Simulations library of games.
Our goal is to bring both exciting versions of classic titles (many of which defined entire genres) and new games to PC's, Macs and tablets!— Zojoi Homepage,
On March 16, 2012, Zojoi launched a Kickstarter crowd funding campaign to help fund the development of a remastered version of the original nine Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective mysteries. Dave Marsh appeared in the pitch video for the project to describe what he and his company wanted to do. They had set a funding goal of $55,000 for their campaign, and offered rewards that would allow backers to become an additional part of the game, such as by writing an important article for in game copies of The London Times.
Unfortunately, the campaign ended on April 28, 2012 after raising $17,430: 31% of their target goal. This meant that Dave and Zojoi would not get any funding at all as outlined in Kickstarter's guidelines. Despite this turn of events, Dave stated in an update on the campaign page that he and Zojoi would still work towards remastering and releasing Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, even though it would take longer to raise the money necessary to finish the work.
On September 18, 2012, the first three Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective mysteries were released on iTunes for the iPad 2 and newer iPad models. The Windows and OS X version of the same three mysteries were later released via Desura on October 7, 2012.
Dave's next project was to revitalize Shadowgate, and on October 26, 2012, Zojoi launched a Kickstarter campaign for it. Dave and Karl both appeared in the pitch video, and were offering physical rewards including recreations of the "Staff of Ages" used in the game and a Shadowgate card game called Quests of Shadowgate designed by Coleman Charlton of Iron Crown Enterprises and Mayfair Games. Their target goal for this campaign was set at $120,000 and would last for 31 days.
Unlike previous releases of Shadowgate, the version Dave Marsh and Karl wanted to make would be different. Dave stated that the game would be a "re-imagining" of Shadowgate where new puzzles that were cut from the original game would be added in along with other brand new puzzles. Some puzzles and rooms would also be removed or altered so that the solution to solving the room's puzzle in the new game would be different than in previous releases.
The campaign met its funding goal with about two days left before the end of the campaign. When it ended on November 25, 2012, it raised $137,232 in pledges from 3,468 backers. Not only did the campaign meet its target funding goal, but its first stretch-goal as well. With the campaign's success, Dave began production on Shadowgate at Zojoi. As of December 24, 2012, Zojoi is still accepting pledges via PayPal in case anyone else wanted to pledge and assist in reaching the next stretch goal, and Dave is currently working on the game's development.
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Well, I started Zojoi to release these games and that's what I will do – it may just take a while longer to come up with the money to do so.
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Design and Direction: Dave Marsh, Producer: Dave Marsh, Additional Design: Karl Roelofs, Additional Artwork: Dave Marsh
- Viacom New Media (1993). Dracula Unleashed (Sega CD). Sega. Scene: Intro Sequence.
Game Design by Dave Marsh & Karl Roelofs, Produced by Dave Marsh
- ICOM Simulations, Inc. (1993). Daffy Duck: The Marvin Missions (Super Nintendo Entertainment System). Sunsoft. Scene: Staff Credits.
Additional Game Design: Dave Marsh & Karl Roelofs, Executive Producer: Dave Marsh, Guest Artists: Dave Marsh

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Japan.- Integrated resorts (IRs) continue to be the main discussion topic for the gambling industry in Japan as legislation was recently approved to allow the casino sector to operate in the country. That’s why, as it is still uncertain which cities will push for an IR to be developed in their areas, Tokyo wants to assess how a venue would impact on the city.
The Bureau of Port and Harbor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has recently announced a public tender for an advisory firm to research the economic and social impacts of developing an integrated resort in the area. It would be the fifth study on the matter but it will be the first after the proper legislation was passed and the possibility of allowing an IR to operate in Tokyo became more certain.
Though the study being commissioned might mean Tokyo is considering to push for an IR bid, it still remains unclear whether it will do so. Should the Metropolitan Government decide to take part in the bidding process, it would still have to decide where it would develop the venue, but Odaiba and Tsukiji have already been suggested as potential spots.

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The filthy rich, writes Michael Lewis, are unhappy, unhelpful, and always wanting more.
"High Maintenance" has the economical storytelling and quiet revelations of the best short story collections.
In the 1970s, psychologists began studying a group of teenagers who were good at math. In 2013, three times as many of the men had tenure at a major university.
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Don't really understand what the big deal is with informing people of new/innovative ways to discover your roots. I would love to have more people of color involved in this process. I hope people of this community take advantage.
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Illinois is known as the “Land of Lincoln.” It’s popular for the city of Chicago, as well as it’s vast cornfields which cover 85% of the state.
The famous Route 66 begins in Chicago, IL and runs all the way to the Pacific Ocean on the west coast.
If you ever find yourself on a road trip through Illinois, make sure to stop at some of its National Parks and Historic Trails. The state is rooted in history and has a number of great tours and scenic hikes to explore.
What National Parks are in Illinois?
There are two parks run by the National Park Service in the state of Illinois:
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site
- Pullman National Monument
There are also three commemorative sites of Illinois. All three of these are considered National Historic Trails that recognize original trails or routes of historical significance:
- Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
- Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
- Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
The Lincoln Home National Historic Site is located in Springfield, Illinois–which is also the state capital. This is where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1844-1861 with his family before becoming the 16th President of the United States.
This is not a huge National Park, you’ll need to set aside just 1.5-2 hours to visit.
The Lincoln home tour is the main attraction. It lasts about 25 minutes with tours running throughout the day from 9am-4:30pm. The tour is free, but you’ll need to get tickets at the front desk to secure your spot. Tours are limited to 15 people and can fill up quickly in the summer months.
Things to do at the National Park include:
- Tour the Lincoln Home
- Explore the visitor center
- Watch a 25 minute film at the visitor center
- Explore the neighborhood (4 block historic area)
- Participate in live history demonstrations (during summer)
Pets: Leashed pets are allowed in the neighborhood historic area but not in any of the buildings.
Camping: There are no campgrounds in downtown Springfield, but there are a few in surrounding area.
We recommend checking out the campgrounds in Sangchris Lake State Park if you want something near a lake. Or consider heading north towards Carpenter Park and you’ll pass a few campgrounds along the way.
Things to do in Springfield, Illinois
Nearby in the city of Springfield, you can find a variety of restaurants and small shops. In addition, some of the main attractions to visit in the area are:
- Visit the Old State Capitol
- New Salem State Historic Site
- Abraham Presidential Museum and Library
- Illinois State Capitol
- Lincoln Tomb
Pullman National Monument
The Pullman National Monument is located in Northern Illinois, about 30 minutes south of Chicago. This is another small National Park consisting of a historic district and one main building which also serves as the visitor center.
What is this Monument Known For?
The Pullman District was the first planned industrial community in the US. It served as a model for future communities where citizens could live, work and play all within a few blocks.
The goal was to build a utopia with perfect working conditions for residents which were sanitary and safe.
When you visit the center you’ll learn about the history of the area, how it was built, and what life was like living in the Pullman district.
District Surrounding the Pullman National Monument
- With a short walk around the area you can visit these free and paid attractions:
- Historic Pullman Foundation
- Pullman State Historic Site
- National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
- Pullman Park
Pets: Leashed pets are allowed on the premises but not inside the building.
Camping: There are no campgrounds at the National Monument but you can find a number of them in the greater Chicago area. If you’re traveling west, look for campsites near the McMahon Woods.
If you’re traveling east, one of our favorite places to visit is the Indiana Dunes National Park which is about 3 hours away. There are a number of campgrounds in the surrounding area within walking distance of Lake Michigan.
Things to do Nearby
- Visit Chicago (30 minutes north)
- Indiana Dunes National Park (2 hours 45 minutes east)
- Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (3 hours west)
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site (3 hours south)
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail crosses 16 states including Illinois. While the main park headquarters are located in Omaha, Nebraska you can find the state historic site in Hartford Illinois.
Hartford is on the far west side of Illinois across the Mississippi river from St. Louis.
At the historic site you’ll find a small building with interactive exhibits and information about the Lewis and Clark expedition. You can also walk along the original trail and explore the landscape.
Pets: Leashed dogs are allowed on the trails around the Lewis and Clark National Historic Site. They are not allowed inside any of the buildings.
Camping: From Hartford, IL head south to get to the closest camping in Granite City.
If you’re looking for camping near hiking trails and rivers, drive 30 minutes west over the Mississippi River and visit Sioux Passage Park in Florissant, MO.
Free camping: You can find free, primitive camping in the Shawnee National Forest. It is about 2 hours southwest of Hartford.
The Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri also has free dispersed campsites. It is about 3 hours southwest of Hartford.
Things To Do Nearby:
- St. Louis Missouri (30 minutes south)
- Springfield, Illinois (1 hour, 20 minutes northeast)
- Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail (3 hours north)
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
The Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail crosses five states including IL, IA, NE, UT, and WY. This trail marks a 1,400 mile route where Mormons fled from Nauvoo, Illinois to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1846.
Nauvoo is the site of the historic district on the far west side of Illinois. It was once the mormon headquarters and the largest city in Illinois.
At the National Historic District you can walk around 1,100 acres of restored homes and shops as well as visit Brigham Young’s home. There is also a visitor center to learn more about the area.
Many portions of the trail itself are privately owned and don’t allow public access.
Pets: Pets are not allowed in the Nauvoo Historic District
Camping: You can find campground either south along the Mississippi River, or west in the Shimek State Forest.
Things To Do Nearby:
- Carthage Jail (30 minutes southeast)
- Springfield, Illinois (2 hours 30 minutes southeast)
- Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail (3 hours south)
- St. Louis, Missouri (3 hours south)
Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail crosses nine states including 60 miles of the southernmost portion of Illinois. This trail represents the path that many American Indians were forced to travel as part of resettlement during the Indian Removal Act.
There is no official visitor center in Illinois, but you can drive or walk along segments of the trail.
Illinois Segments of the Trail
- Trail of Tears State Forest
- Hamburg Hill
- Shawnee National Forest
- McGinnis Cemetery
- Camp Ground Cemetery
- Toler Farm
- Jentel Farm
- Wayside Store and Bridges Tavern
- Crabb-Abbot Farm
- Wagner Farm
The Trail of Tears State Forest in Alto Pass Precinct, IL is a large and rugged area to go hiking as well as experience some of the areas that were traveled. Unfortunately, you won’t find much historical information there. There is an official visitor center in Jackson, Missouri at the Trail of Tears State Park.
Pets: Rules vary based on segments
Camping: You can find free dispersed camping and campgrounds with amenities in the Shawnee National Forest.
Illinois National Parks
While Illinois isn’t home to the most famous National Parks, there are still a lot of historic sites, monuments, and interesting trails to follow. If you find yourself in Northern Illinois, take some time to visit the Pullman National Monument.
Central Illinois is home to the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, and the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail.
If you’re traveling to southern Illinois, be sure to visit a few sections of the Trail of Tears and try camping in the Shawnee National Forest.
National Parks In The Surrounding Area
- Wisconsin National Parks
- Indiana National Parks
- Michigan National Parks
- Iowa National Parks
- Missouri National Parks
- Kentucky National Parks

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Downwell is a curious game about a young boyventuring down a well in search of untold treasures with only hisGunboots to protect him. Make your way further and further downinto the darkness filled with nasty creatures and mysterioussecrets to collect the spectacular red gems scattered about therocks. Step into precariously placed shops and buy some helpfulitems or level up between levels to battle well-dwelling monstersand uncover hidden caves filled with riches and relics. No twotrips down the well are ever the same!Simple, Responsive Controls - Designed for mobile from the groundup, Downwell is presented with intuitive and elegant controls thatallow for action-packed gameplay using just three buttons.The Amazing Gunboots - The fashionable and lethal Gunboots allowplayers to unleash a torrent of firepower on the nasty creaturesdwelling in the well and slow your decent with each shot.Unique Weapons & Items - Get different weapons, shop forpeculiar items and obtain powerful upgrades that all stack andaffect the way you play!A New Adventure Every Time - Each level in Downwell is procedurallygenerated, so no two trips down the well are ever the sameproviding a fresh new adventure each time!Music by Eirik Suhrke. Sound Design by Joonas Turner.
Air Fighter: Airplane Shooting APK
Fight the wicked goblin invaders and beat theboss in air combat to be the savior of Mooshmooland! Help Ironpaw,the brave Panda Commander, to fulfill his mission and defeat theboss monster in his modern aircraft! Download ✯ Panda Commander:Air Combat ✯ and this intense blaster will replace all the otherairplane shooting games you used to play!✈ FEATURES:➤ Fast-paced gameplay with intense levels➤ Extreme endless boss battles➤ Beautiful level design and immersive environments➤ Colorful HD graphics and vivid characters➤ Upgrade shields, guns, missiles and bombs on your jetfighter➤ Buy power-ups to cause more damage to enemy warplanes in aircraftbattle➤ Start the air strike to save Mooshmooland from evil goblininvaders➤ Follow the instructions Rikuto-sensei gives you to win the airwar➤ Boost your metal storm jet fighter to be the best planeshooter➤ Intuitive controls for both beginner “shoot 'em up” players andhardcore gamersOne morning Panda Commander received a disturbing call fromRikuto-sensei. 'We're under air attack! The portal is open, goblinsare everywhere'! Now it's up to brave Commander Ironpaw to saveMooshmooland from evil space invaders! Start the infinite airdefense flight, be the best plane shooter, enter the endlessdogfight and shoot 'em up all! If you're into jet battle games,Panda Commander: Air Combat will become your favorite shmupairplane fighter simulator!Equip your gunship battle jet with the deadliest weapons and startthe metalstorm airstrike! Upgrade your warplane and fire missileslike a rattlesnake! Buy upgrades for shields and guns, and unlocksuper weapons like bombs, lasers, and metal blades to perform amass destruction on the rival airship! Start the firestorm, enterthe endless crazy boss fight and show your domination on the airbattlefield! Get heavy machine guns and cannons for the maximumstrikeforce and become the panda gunner hero!✯ Panda Commander: Air Combat ✯ is the most intense shoot 'em upplane simulator 2015! Start your air defense flight, fulfill yourwarfare duty, complete the jet air strike mission, and fight in theepic boss battles to destroy the furious enemy forces and win thedogfight! If you're a fan of shmup and other war games, and youloved to play vertical retro aircraft battle arcade games, thisawesome fly plane flight simulator 3D will become your favoritenavy fighter pilot game!If you're bored by all the air “shooting games” with militarywarplanes in World War II, you'll be thrilled when you engage in anepic panda jam dogfight with angry goblin space invaders! Enter theworld of aircraft and this fast-paced action-packed gameplay andextreme metalstorm missile strikeforce attack waves will provideyou hours of fun! ✯ Panda Commander: Air Combat ✯ is one of thebest flying and shooting games, so if you're looking for anultimate airplane flight simulator experience with loads of topdown bombing and shooting action, this cool gunship battle jetfighting game is all you need!Who doesn't love to play shooting games? No matter whether you'relooking for some fun games for boys and girls, kids and adults, oreven seniors who love playing retro arcade games, this airattackbattle command “flight simulator” game will completely blow yourmind! You'll have a blast being a brave panda commander plane pilotand gunner shooting and dodging missiles, bombs, laser beans andenemy airships! So, what are you waiting for? Download “PandaCommander”: “Air Combat” and embark on an intense warfare airstrikemission to save the world!
Bushido Bear 01.03.00 APK
What's more dangerous than an angry bear? Or asword-wielding ninja? An angry, sword-wielding ninja bear ofcourse!Bushido Bear is an original action game by Spry Fox, the developerof the award-winning games Triple Town, Steambirds & Alphabear.Defend your forest against endless waves of evil demons by hackingand slashing through your foes with two giant swords! Slice anddice the invaders for as long as you can survive.As you play Bushido Bear, you'll unlock new ninja characters andupgrade your existing characters, which will change the way youplay the game. Lone Cub is slow but can slip past enemies thanks tohis tiny size. Smoky Bear can teleport anywhere instantly. Neo Bearslows down time as he plans his attacks. You'll want to collect andexperience all the bears!
Slugterra: Dark Waters 2.0.8 APK
*** Facebook official:https://www.facebook.com/slugterra.darkwaters ***Enter the sci-fi world of Slugterra in this breathtaking 3D actionadventure game! Based on the animated television series Slugterra,take up the mission of Eli Shane to defend the 99 caverns andbecome the greatest slugslinger!In this high-tech world beneath your feet, the ammo's alive andonly the quick survive. Play as Eli Shane and assemble your team ofslugslingers to protect the citizens of Slugterra. Collect anarsenal of little critters called slugs — when you fire them at 100MPH out of your high-powered blaster, they transform into powerfulbattle beasts!With the help of your friends, your slugs, and your cool high-techgear, defend Slugterra from the clutches of Dr. Blakk, who seeks tocontrol the 99 caverns. The crux of his plan? To ghoul all theslugs with a substance called Dark Water, transforming them intomindless weapons! Track down and destroy each of Dr. Blakk's DarkWater stations before he can conquer the 99 caverns!Simply tap to move and to target enemies. Customize your armor andblaster, equip your favorite slugs and upgrade them for maximumpower. The more you play, the more gear and slugs you unlock!* 18 levels* 5 duel arenas* 10 unique enemies* 3 types of gameplay – isometric action, third-person shooter,fighting.* Controllable slugs* Intuitive and user-friendly interface* Unique graphics and gameplay* Frequent upgrades and new in-game content
Robots War 3d 2.0 APK
Real steel robots and death row fights theultimate robot war game is here. This is an action packed gamewhere these robot transformers are set loose to fight one another.In this particular single player game we have designed countlessamazing robots with metallic look and cutting edge graphics. If youare an admirer of robot games, alien war games then you must likerobots war. This neck breaking game takes you in to the war zonewhere robot fights robots to death. This is not just a robot vs.robot but it’s also a robot vs. car game. Yes, the brand new robotbattle give you thrill of surprise attacks and heavy gunfire andepic warfare against space monsters and aliens. Now show yourdominance against other many robots and space enemies.In robot battle game, game play is simple but tough. This gamebrings out your survival and defensive instincts withmulti-reflexes and combat skills. It is now time to put forth yourfighting skills because this game play is so intense that it’llblow your mind. Back to the game play, the enemy killer robots willfind and locate your destination and attacks you. These deathmachines are seriously dangerous and are ready to kill you. So showno mercy and unleash hell on the battlefield and destroy all of thewar robots and protect the city.The really amazing feature of this game is the shifting of robotsinto furious sports cars. The enemy robots can transform into driftcars too. So transform into your sport car and sprint, tackle andwreck the enemy machines. Your cars can fire unlimited missiles anduse gun power against enemies. Fight for the honor of metalwarriors in robot battle game!
Hero Fighter X 1.091 APK
Hero Fighter is a fighting beat 'em up gamecreated and developed by Marti Wong, the creator of Little Fighter,for nearly 7 years.There are 22 hero characters with tonnes of powerful moves.Hero Fighter provides 300+ stages in 7 game modes:- Story Mode: Play with different characters of your choice againstenemies and fight to watch their stories unfold.- Duel Mode: 1 on 1 Match.- Team VS Mode: Group-vs-group fighting- Battle Mode: Fight up to 100 men in a battlefield withmercenaries, gold mines, soldier camps and castles.- Tournament: Defeat your enemies each round as they challenge youone by one.- Mission Mode: Survive the relentless waves of attacks from theenemy / bosses.- Training Mode: Receive special cards and earn extra experiencepoints.
Modern Combat 5: eSports FPS APK
MORTAL KOMBAT X APK
Experience the over-the-top, visceral fightingof MORTAL KOMBAT X!Bring the power of next-gen gaming to your mobile and tablet devicewith this visually groundbreaking fighting and card collectiongame.Assemble an elite team of Mortal Kombat warriors and prove yourselfin the greatest fighting tournament on Earth.BRUTAL 3 v 3 KOMBATCreate your own team of Mortal Kombat fighters and lead them intobattle to earn experience, new special attacks, and powerfulartifacts.MASSIVE ROSTER OF FIGHTERSCollect Mortal Kombat veterans like Scorpion, Johnny Cage,Sub-Zero, Sonya, Kitana, Ermac, and many others. Discover thenewest additions to Mortal Kombat such as the insect-like D’Vorah,fiery Cassie Cage, bloodthirsty Kotal Khan, and the mysterious KungJin.JAW DROPPING X-RAYS AND FATALITIESMortal Kombat X brings its trademark Fatalities and X-Rays tomobile, with stunning graphics, these over the top moves punch youright in the guts.CHALLENGE OTHER PLAYERSCompete with other players in Faction Wars, an online competitivemode where players engage other player teams. Rank up in yourown Faction’s leaderboard to earn weekly prizes.SUMMON ALLIES INTO BATTLEFind other players to be your Ally. Borrow a kombatant and strike adecisive blow against your enemies.UNLOCK REWARDS IN BOTH THE CONSOLE AND MOBILE GAMEPlay the game and unlock exclusive rewards for the console versionof Mortal Kombat X, including ultra rare characters like KlassicKitana and Injustice Scorpion. Playing the console version unlocksrewards in mobile as well.NOTICE:* Mortal Kombat X features high quality visuals. Performance is notoptimized on devices with less than 1GB RAM.** A minimum of 1.5 GB of free space is required on yourdevice.Content is generally suitable for ages 17 and up. Contains intenseviolence, blood, and gore.
Doodle Army 2 : Mini Militia APK
Experience intense multiplayer combat with upto 6 players online or 12 using local wi-fi. Train with the Sargeand sharpen your skills in offline Training, Co-op and Survivalmodes. Shoot a multitude of weapon types including the sniper,shotgun and flamethrower.Features explosive online and local multiplayer warfare! Intuitivedual stick shooting controls. Open world maps utilizing rocketboots for extended vertical flight. Zoom control, melee attacks anddual wield ability with modern and futuristic heavy duty weaponsand grenades. Play team based battles in this fun cartoon themedcross between Soldat and Halo.Doodle Army 2 Mini Militia aka DA2, based on the original stickmanshooter Doodle Army, was created based on player feedback andsuggestions. We love to hear your ideas so thank you and keep themcoming! Give a call out to Sarge from the in-game email link!Purchase the Pro Player Pack to get full access to dual wieldability, extra avatar customization items and online weapons suchas the rocket launcher, sniper rifle, laser, saw gun andmore!Note the alternative In App Purchase offer: Your use of theunlocked Pro Pack trial access is free of charge, per device, inexchange for safely using some of your device's resources (WiFi andvery limited cellular data), and only when you are not using yourdevice. You may turn this off anytime when logging out of yourAppsomniacs account. Please see our TOS for further information.http://www.appsomniacs.com/home/terms (section 3.3)
WWE Immortals APK
Take your favorite WWE Superstars out of thering and into the supernatural world of WWE IMMORTALS. WieldDEVASTATING POWERS to demolish opponents with innovativetouch-based combat from the makers of Injustice and Mortal Kombat.SUPERCHARGE YOUR ROSTER with spectacular signature moves, gear andsupport cards. Bring the pain during live BONE-CRUNCHING BATTLEStied to WWE events.FIGHTUse the touch screen mechanics of your mobile device to do epicbattle with your enemies in 3-on-3 combat. Swipe and tap to performcombos and build your power to pull off special attacks and useeach Superstars’s customized superpower.MASSIVE ROSTERCollect and play as fantastical versions of your favorite WWESuperstars: Triple H, John Cena, The Undertaker, The Bella Twins,The Rock, Stone Cold, and many more. Each iconic Superstar comeswith unique variations, featuring special powers and moves.LEVEL UPBuild your move set, increase your powers, upgrade your characters,and conquer your competition. Constantly evolve your roster to fityour style of play and put your best Immortals forward as you takeon a series of combatants.ONLINE MULTIPLAYERTake on real opponents in Online Battles and compete againstplayers around the world in live, in-game events tied to the WWEand earn awesome rewards.AMAZING GRAPHICSDelivers best-in-class graphics on your phone or tablet, withcustom animations for every single WWE Superstar. Engage in battleacross multiple worlds, all tailored for each Superstar’salter-ego, fully rendered in 3D.
Injustice: Gods Among Us APK
Build an epic roster of DC super heroes andvillains and get ready for battle! INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US is afree-to-play collectible card game where you build a roster ofcharacters, moves, powers, and gear and enter the arena intouch-based 3-on-3 action combat.FIGHTUse the touch screen mechanics of your mobile device to battle yourenemies in 3-on-3 action combat. Swipe and tap to perform combosand build your power to pull off special attacks and super movestaken straight from the console version of the game.LEVEL UPBuild your move set, increase your powers, upgrade your charactersand gear, and beat your competition. Constantly evolve your cardcollection to fit your style of play and put your best team forwardas you take on a series of DC super hero and villiancombatants.zONLINE MULTIPLAYERTake on real opponents in Online Multiplayer Battles. Competeagainst players worldwide on the leaderboards, and in tournamentsfilled with awesome rewards. Watch replays of your previousoffensive and defensive battles to hone your skills and your teamlineup. Lead your team to victory!MASSIVE ROSTERCollect and play as your favorite DC Comics icons: Superman,Batman, Wonder Woman, The Joker, Green Arrow, Flash, Bane, GreenLantern, Doomsday, and many others. With each alternate version ofthese iconic characters you get a new set of powers and moves, anda whole new fight!AMAZING GRAPHICSDelivers best-in-class graphics on your phone or tablet, withcustom animations for every single super hero and villain. Take thebattle to Arkham Asylum, the Batcave, The Watchtower, and othericonic locales from DC Comics, fully rendered in 3D.Please Note: INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US is free to play, but itcontains items that can be purchased for real money.
GUNSHIP BATTLE: Helicopter 3D 2.6.10 APK
The world's most powerful combat helicoptersare at your fingertips.★★★ 70 million downloads!!! ★★★Become a helicopter pilot and engage in combat missions across theworld.Select from a variety of rotary and fixed-wing VTOL aircraft tocomplete your missions.『GUNSHIP BATTLE』 is a helicopter action game that combines stunning3D graphics with flight control simulation and engaging militaryscenarios to pull you into an immersive combat experience themoment you start the game.【 Features 】★ Enjoy controls optimized for 3D flight.★ Select from a wide range of helicopters, each with uniquecharacteristics.★ Arm your chopper with a variety of weapons and equipment.★ Complete missions in Episode mode inspired by real-lifeconflicts.★ Challenge yourself with the next mission or replay a custommission.★ Also optimized for tablet devices.If you enjoy FPS, shooting, or racing games, this is the perfectgame for you.You'll find yourself whirling through the skies across intensecrossfire."Fun and engrossing" - Pocketmeta"Perfectly suited for any action players out there" - Appzoom"Fans of the genre should try this game" - AppgamerThis game is free to play, but you can choose to pay real money forsome in-game items. Please note that some paid items may not berefundable depending on the type of item.----Find news on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/gunshipbattle.en
WARSHIP BATTLE:3D World War II 2.5.8 APK
Thrilling news for the over 70 million fans ofGunship Battle!Take the battle to the seas in WARSHIP BATTLE, a 3D warship actiongame, with missions inspired by the historic naval clashes of WorldWar II.From the USS Arizona to the HMS Bulldog, take control of authenticWorld War II era vessels and steer them through epic naval battlesto glorious victory!Game Features- High quality 3D graphics despite compact app size- Fast paced naval battles with authentic warships from the WorldWar II era- Customize your warships with different weapons and parts to winthe battle- Episodes and hidden missions based on real WWII navalbattles.- No network connection is required after downloading thegameThis game is free to play, but you can choose to pay real money forspecial in-game items.[Access Authorizations in JOYCITY Games]1. Access to Contacts(When logging into the game) It is essential to be able to identifythe Google account registered in the device for Google Login.[Access to Contacts] includes information to read the Googleaccount. You will be unable to login to the game if you deny theaccess request.2. Access to Photos, Media, and Files(When registering/editing profile) Access to [Photos, Media, andFiles] saved in the device is required when you register/editaccount profile image. Login and gameplay will not be affected evenif you deny the access.* Phrases used in [ ] may differ based on the device and OSversion.
Implosion - Never Lose Hope APK
Bringing AAA console gaming experience tomobile devices.Twenty years after the fall of Earth, the remnants of the Humanrace are once again faced with extinction. The time has come tojustify our existence. A mysterious life form known as the XADAsquares off against humanity's last weapon - the War-Mech seriesIII battle suit.Features: Stunning console-quality graphics, first-class voiceacting and Hollywood-grade audio production. Full orchestral scoresmasterfully mixed by Grammy Award winner and "The Lord of theRings" trilogy engineer, John Kurlander.The most intuitive touch user-interface seen on the platform.A vast arsenal of super-tech weaponry at your disposal, upgradablevia the streamlined ARK Kernel system. Become the ultimate fusionof Man and Machine. Ensure the survival of the species.- Free to play mission 1-1 to 1-6, unlock all levels from one timeIAP.- Using Google Play Save Games service to save after login GooglePlay account at Options menu

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Next-Generation Wi-Fi Spectrum Slicing silicon solutions move to commercialization using industry-leading chip maker
March 29, 2022 – Ottawa, Canada – Edgewater Wireless Systems Inc. (TSXV: YFI) (OTC: KPIFF), the industry leader in Wi-Fi Spectrum Slicing technology for residential and enterprise markets, is pleased to report the selection of an on-shore fabrication services partner. CMC Microsystems has been selected to provide a conduit to North American fabrication services for Edgewater’s next-generation of Wi-Fi Spectrum Slicing silicon solutions via GlobalFoundries® (GF®), the global leader in feature-rich semiconductor manufacturing.
“Delivering on our promise to on-shore our silicon production, we have solidified our relationship with CMC Microsystems to ramp up our access to GlobalFoundries®, the largest silicon manufacturing foundry owned and operated in North America,” said Andrew Skafel, President and CEO. “This strategic and timely partnership gives us access to multi-product and single-product wafer fabrication and energizes our commitment to Canadian and North American silicon manufacturing.
“CMC is proud to add Edgewater Wireless to its growing list of silicon design partners,” said Gordon Harling, CEO of CMC Microsystems. “Edgewater’s cutting-edge Spectrum Slicing technology will give Canada a strategic advantage in Wi-Fi silicon for years to come, and we are excited to be part of this effort. CMC’s close relationship with GlobalFoundries® will ensure timely, cost-effective fabrication.”
CMC Microsystems is the preferred fabrication partner for many of Canada’s top fabless semiconductor companies and has a solid relationship with GlobalFoundries®, allowing for both engineering wafer and mass production wafer manufacturing. For more on CMC’s strategic linkages with foundries, visit: https://www.ept.ca/2021/09/cmc-expands-links-with-international-chip-foundries/
Impacts on Edgewater:
1) Partnership with CMC secures access to foundry and technical support
2) Multi-product wafer approach allows for quick-turn / low risk before volume production
3) Design and Quality Assurance efforts have a swift conduit to fabrication
4) Shows Edgewater’s strong commitment to on-shore production.
For further information, please visit www.edgewaterwireless.com
About CMC Microsystems:
CMC Microsystems is a not-for-profit organization accelerating research and innovation in Canada. Founded in 1984, CMC lowers barriers to technology adoption by creating and sharing platform technologies, including access to state-of-the-art design, manufacturing, and testing capabilities for advanced technologies. CMC manages Canada’s National Design Network® (CNDN) – a Major Science Initiative involving over 10,000 academic participants and 1,000 companies developing innovations in micro-nano technologies.
For more information, visit CMC Microsystems at www.cmc.ca
CMC Microsystems Contacts:
Gordon Harling, President and CEO
Ecosystem Partners Channel (Wafer & MPW resellers) http://www.cmc.ca
About Edgewater Wireless
We make Wi-Fi. Better.
Edgewater Wireless (www.edgewaterwireless.com) is the industry leader in innovative Spectrum Slicing technology for residential and commercial markets. We develop advanced Wi-Fi silicon solutions, Access Points, and IP licensing designed to meet the high-density and high quality-of-service needs of service providers and their customers. With 24+ patents, Edgewater’s Multi-Channel, Single Radio (MCSR) technology revolutionizes Wi-Fi, delivering next-generation Wi-Fi today.
Edgewater’s physical layer Spectrum Slicing allows a frequency band to be divided, or sliced, to enable more radios to operate in a given area. Think of Spectrum Slicing like moving from a single-lane road to a multi-lane highway — regardless of Wi-Fi technology. The recently completed Proof of Concept (PoC) with a major Tier 1 Service Provider showed 7 to 18 times performance gains in 75% of homes surveyed. Interestingly, homes with the most devices saw the greatest improvements.
For more information, visit www.edgewaterwireless.com.
Edgewater Wireless Contacts:
Andrew Skafel, President and CEO
Bill Mitoulas, Investor Relations
This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words “expect”, “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “objective”, “ongoing”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “should”, “believe”, “plans”, “intends” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information or statements. Although Edgewater Wireless believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements and information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements and information because Edgewater Wireless can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. By its nature, such forward-looking information is subject to various risks and uncertainties, which could cause Edgewater Wireless’ actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or expectations expressed. These risks and uncertainties, include, but are not limited to access to capital markets, market forces, competition from new and existing companies and regulatory conditions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is given as of the date it is expressed in this news release or otherwise, and to not use future-oriented information or financial outlooks for anything other than their intended purpose. Edgewater Wireless undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Smoke billows above Mosul as forces fought against ISIS in 2017. File photo: AFP
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region — While ISIS officially is being declared defeated in Iraq and Syria, a research group has found that foreign fighters are trying to return to their states of origin.
At least 1,200 foreign fighters have returned to Europe, 900 to Turkey, 800 to Tunisia, and 760 to Saudi Arabia, according to data from the US-based research firm Global Strategy Group.
The group tracked "foreign fighters" that who have gone to Iraq and Syria and have been "stopped in, deported from, denied entry to watch-listed by Turkey, remain fighting, and returned."
Those who have been "stop-listed" in Turkey include more than 7,500 Saudi Arabians, 4,600 Tunisians, 4,000 Russians, 2,650 Tajikistanis, 2,800 Moroccans, 1,650 Azerbaijanis, 2,600 people from France, and 1,900 Kazakhstanis.
The study estimates more than 5,000 people from "Central Asia" fought in Iraq and Syria, while around 500 have returned.
In the report, 7 people have returned to the United States out of an estimated 129, and 60 of 180 to Canada.
"There are now at least 5,600 citizens or residents from 33 countries who have returned home. Added to the unknown numbers from other countries, this represents a huge challenge for security and law enforcement entities," the report found.
"States have not found a way to address the problem of returnees. Most are imprisoned, or disappear from view," the report adds.
As ISIS leader Abu Bakir al-Baghdadi's whereabouts remain unknown, some ISIS members may switch their allegiance to Ayman al-Zawahiri or Hamza, the son of Osama bin Laden, the report posits.
Officials in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region have previously cautioned that the military defeat of ISIS doesn't defeat the ideology.
"Its [ISIS] appeal will outlast its demise and while it will be hard to assess the specific threat posed by foreign fighter and returnees, they will present a challenge to many countries for years to come," the study reported.


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Matt Montgomery took this picture of a dumped bench on a trail off Bonnie Lake Road on Monday. (Matt Montgomery Photo)
A case of illegal dumping in Port Sydney is continuing.
My Muskoka Now.com first told you last week about illegal dumping that was taking place off of Bonnie Lake Road.
Port Sydney’s Matt Montgomery had noticed tracks going off the road and investigated. He found multiple bags of garbage.
The latest incident took place on Monday, with Montgomery noticing more tracks. This time he found an abandoned bench.
“It looks like they got stuck two or three times,” says Montgomery. “They spent a lot of time getting out.”
Montgomery says in his opinion it is the same culprit as he recognizes the tire tread. A mechanic by trade, tires are something he knows, and he says it has been the same one in each of the now four instances of illegal dumping.
Bracebridge by-law confirmed it was investigating the case of dumping but no charges have been laid to date.
Montgomery had found prescription bottles with a name and address on it in the garbage. My Muskoka Now news called the number, with the person answering, saying they knew nothing about how their garbage had ended up on the trail, which is on private land, just south of where the road takes a turn west.
An address in the garbage is not enough to go on says Bracebridge by-law enforcement.
Scott Stakiw, the Chief By-Law Enforcement Officer, says that may not be enough to press charges. “A name alone is not conclusive. It’s what we call circumstantial evidence.”
Montgomery says it is not just the garbage being dumped, but now trees near the trail are being damaged that has him angry.
“Once they got into where the hills are they were spinning it all up and they were running over all the small trees,” he says. “Whatever kind of vehicle they have got it’s pretty durable.”
Montgomery estimates the latest incident took place around 3:00pm on Monday. He figures some people driving by have seen the off-road style truck, and maybe not realized what they were seeing in terms of the dumping that was taking place. If you have spotted a vehicle entering or leaving Bonnie Lake Road from a trail you are asked to contact OPP at (705) 645-2211 or by-law enforcement (705) 645-5264 ext 250.
Stakiw confirmed with MyMuskokaNow.com last week that Montgomery had filed a complaint, that it is being looked into, and that charges have yet to be laid. However, they typically won’t give out information on any active investigation.
Since the dumping was first reported, Montgomery has noticed a trail-cam has been installed on a tree near the entrance to the dumping area.
Stakiw says the trail cam has not been installed by the town as it is illegal to go on private property to install camera equipment. He does not know what agency might have installed the camera, only that it was not the Town of Bracebridge or his office.
Montgomery says it is a 4G enabled camera, with those models typically working on a motion detection basis. If something passed the camera, it would take a picture and send it to a pre-set email address.
By-law enforcement looking into illegally dumped garbage in Port Sydney