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Microsoft COO Kevin Turner Wednesday added insult to injury by inviting solution providers to bring customers to Microsoft retail stores, where Surface Tablets are sold direct.
"You should feel free to use our store as an extension to your office," Turner told partners in a keynote address before thousands of partners at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Houston, Texas. "Our stores [are] an office for you, and they're a big asset to us. Bring your customers there."
At the same time, Turner told partners that Microsoft is expanding its worldwide retail store footprint dramatically from 73 stores to 101 stores by the end of its fiscal year 2014.
[Related: Microsoft's Ballmer Avoids Surface Channel Strategy In Partner Conference Keynote]
"What is he talking about?" asked Bob Venero, the CEO of Future Tech, a Holbrook, N.Y., Microsoft partner that recently closed a 2,500-unit Apple iPad deal with JetBlue. "How can someone like Turner ask us to bring customers into a Microsoft retail store where they can see Surface tablets we can't even sell? That is ridiculous." He called the Turner comments "yet another slap in the face" to Microsoft solution providers anxious to sell Surface.
Venero, who chose not to attend the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, said he was also dismayed that both Turner and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer refused to directly address the issue of why the very partners that made Microsoft successful still cannot sell Surface. "It's amazing to me that they didn't bring it up," he said. "If they are saying they are going to be a device and services company, how do you not take and put Surface into the hands of the solution providers that are going to make you successful as a device and services company."
Venero's message to Turner and Ballmer: "I would like to understand the thinking that solution providers like Future Tech can benefit from utilizing a Microsoft retail store for a corporate customer. To add insult to injury there are products that are exclusive to Microsoft and its select device partners that I don't have the ability to sell. I would love to talk to a Microsoft executive on the channel mentality and direction because it is not being communicated to partners like Future Tech."
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Dozens of schools in the sunshine state that were given the thumbs up under the federal "No Child Left Behind" law are now learning they aren't making the same grade as they once thought. That's because an error was made in determining adequate yearly progress.
Statewide, the status of more than 300 schools will change, five of those are right here in Leon County. Only about one in four Leon County schools is making adequate yearly progress, based on the standards set up under Florida's "No Child Left Behind" act. Those numbers could change, now that Florida's Department of Education has recalculated the scores.
The news is good for one Tallahassee school. Reudiger Elementary is not only a school by Florida standards, but it turns out they are making adequately yearly progress under the "No Child Left Behind" act.
Originally Ruedigar was among the 77 percent of Leon County schools who failed to make adequately yearly progress, which is still better than the state average. Now, statewide 58 schools hang in limbo of loosing students next year, because they've failed to meet federal requirements two years in a row.
The failing schools have 30 days to appeal the ruling. Those schools are Hartsfield, Astoria Park, Killearn Lakes, Chaires, Springwood, Desoto Trail, Buck Lake, Canopy Oaks and Deerlake Middle School.

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CRYSTAL LAKE – Thrifty shoppers soon could have more selections in Crystal Lake if a proposed Goodwill store is approved.
The Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois and Wisconsin Stateline is planning to open a 19,000-square-foot facility at 1016 Central Park Drive in Crystal Lake that will operate as a resale store and donation center.
Sam Schmitz, president of the Goodwill branch, said he plans to bring the proposal in front of the Crystal Lake planning and zoning commission Wednesday in hopes of expanding in a McHenry County market that has been supportive. Goodwill also has stores in McHenry and Huntley.
"McHenry County has been in our territory a long time, and those stores have performed extremely well for us," Schmitz said. "There is a lot of competition in the thrift market, but we're a nonprofit that's been around 100 years."
While plans are still being developed, Schmitz said the store would feature the same products customers find at other Goodwill locations and modern conveniences such as a drive-thru donation center where employees will be on hand to unload vehicles for donors.
He said the store would likely feature community services, such as flu shots for seniors through the county health department and free tax services for residents. Some space in the store also will be available to community organizations for free.
"We're trying to be the best corporate citizen we can be," Schmitz said.
Part of that mission is the "Let's Go To Work" program, which offers job coaching, training and case management for program participants. Schmitz said he hopes to launch the program in Crystal Lake after the success it has had in McHenry and Huntley.
Schmitz said the potential location also would employ a store manager, supervisor and between 30 to 40 part-time workers. A job fair will be held before the store opens, he said.
"We want to hire local people, and there will be plenty of opportunity," he said.
If the planning and zoning commission approves the project Wednesday, the full city council would consider the proposal at its July 2 meeting. A separate public hearing will be held July 16 to approve a $3 million, tax-exempt bond to be issued by the Upper Illinois River Valley Development Authority.
Full funding will come from Goodwill and not city or other taxpayer money.
Schmitz said he hopes to open the store in the spring of 2014 if the approval process goes smoothly.


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SPIRIT LAKE - The North Union boys gave themselves a chance at victory against Spirit Lake in a Class 2A first-round game on Monday.
But some late turnovers and an offensive lull allowed the Indians to pull away in the final frame for a 47-30 victory.
"I think it was a combination of making some baskets and finally getting some stops," said Spirit Lake coach Nate Loenser.
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North Union's Colton McConnell looks inside for a cutter as Spirit Lake's Alex Pringnitz (24) gets ready for anything in Monday's Class 2A first-round game.
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For most of three quarters, the Warriors were matching the Indians basket for basket and led 26-24 with 3:21 remaining in the third period.
But the game changed when North Union senior Shane Mills picked up two quick fouls and had to leave the game with four.
After a free throw by Spirit Lake's Trevor Smith, the Indians' Alex Pringnitz closed out the quarter with six straight points to give the Indians a 31-26 lead.
North Union's Aric Runge scored a quick layup to start the fourth quarter and cut the deficit to three, but the Warriors didn't score again until the final minute with two free throws by Jacob Braddock. Meanwhile, Spirit Lake's Paul Brown started a 14-0 run with a 3-pointer and a layup followed by a 3-pointer by Alec Henrickson and a three-point play by Pringnitz. A basket by Brown and a free throw by Pringnitz put the Indians ahead 45-28.
The first quarter saw Spirit lake jump out to a 4-0 lead. North Union's Colton McConnell and Pringnitz exchanged 3-pointers. Later a basket by Braddock cut the lead to 8-7 for the first quarter.
Braddock scored a layup on an assist from Mills to give the Warriors their first lead of the night at 9-8 to start the second quarter. Matt Adams then scored to give the visitors an 11-8 advantage. But Pringnitz responded with a 3-pointer to tie the game and started a 6-0 run.
McConnell and Mills both hit shots to get the lead back at 15-14, but Henrickson responded with a 3pointer. Mills tied the game at 17-17 with 2:53 left in the half.
A free throw by Tyler Alger proved the difference at the break, 18-17 Indians.
Mills and Brown exchanged baskets to start the third quarter and McConnell hit a 3-pointer to put North Union up 22-20. The lead continued to seesaw until Mills' basket gave the Warriors the 26-24 advantage.
Henrickson led Spirit Lake with 16 points while Brown and Pringnitz each finished with 13. Alger and Sam Harms each had two points and Smith had one.
Mills led the Warriors with 10 points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal. McConnell finished with eight points, Braddock had six, Runge had four and Adams had two. Adams also had three rebounds and two assists. Runge had four rebounds and a blocked shot.
North Union ends the season with a 4-19 record. The Warriors say farewell to seniors McConnell, Mills and Adams.
Spirit Lake (15-7) hosts Okoboji in the second round at 7 p.m. Thursday. The Pioneers won 58-55 over Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn. Spirit Lake defeated Okoboji 53-41 in Milford on Jan. 12.


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North Country Survives Late Inning Scare in 5-4 Win
NEWPORT–Coach Leslie Dunn was forced to shuffle her line-ups last week due to missing personal, and after a loss on Thursday to Middlebury, she found success on Friday as the softball Falcons defeated the Tide of Spaulding 5-4.The player that made the most of her call up was freshman catcher Tori Kinney.In her second game with the big club she she had a key double, two RBI's and scored the eventual game winning run."I am getting some real good experience for next year," said Kinney after the game."She was awesome," Dunn said about her JV catcher. "Tori was doing things offensively and defensively out there and I am so excited for her."The Falcons got ball rolling early, giving Kayla Descheneau a lead to work with in the bottom of the first inning.Anna Bingham reached on an error by Spaulding's second baseman and advanced to third on a wild pitch and a past ball.Kelsea Cutting brought her home with a sac fly to center field and it was 1-0 North Country.In the third Descheneau helper her own cause, doubling in Bingham to up the lead to 2-0.In the fifth three more runs would cross the plate for North Country.Cutting got on base after another Tide error. Descheneau singled, followed Kinney's big double and an RBI single by Hillary Manning and it was now 5-0 NCU.Said Dunn of her team's play in innings 1-6, "We tried to stay focused, taking it one batter at a time. Kayla was hitting her spots and Spaulding could not get anything on it."Neither team scored in the sixth but Kinney did throw out a runner at second in impressive fashion. So with three outs to go and a five run lead, it looked like it was going to be smooth sailing in the seventh.Spaulding had other plans.Emily Chase, Allison Hinton and Steph Cleveland all singled before a single out was made and suddenly things became very serious.After Chase was gunned down at the plate by Anna Ghelli, Cleveland and Hinton, along with Jaime Marsh and Sam Hammerstrom, all crossed the plate to make it a one run game.But with two down Descheneau got Brenna Bedard to ground the ball back to the circle and threw her out at first to seal the win."They started to hit the ball," Dunn said simply about what happened in the seventh. "Kayla may have been getting tired as she has pitched the last five games for us, but she is a pro and is truly our senior leader out there. But I didn't care if it was a five run or a one run win, winning was all that mattered."The 5-8 Falcons will try to keep their winning ways going this Tuesday. Before action gets underway the team will honor their seniors with a pre-game ceremony followed by the girls' final home game of the season against Mount Mansfield.Game time is 4:30.


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iTunes 9 will be showing up in your software updates very shortly (edit: it is live now check software updates.) and there are a ton of new features included. Let's start out with my personal favorite one; arrange your iPhone and iPod Touch springboard via iTunes (pictured above). Face it, this is a feature that has been needed since the App Store went live, arranging apps by hand on the iPhone is a total pita. Thanks Apple! (and thanks Movement for making it happen first)
The Genius is now smarter and with over 27 million libraries submitted, 54 billion songs, Genius Playlists are sexy.
Imagine a genius DJ that plays endless mixes of songs from your library that go great together. You just click on one of the mixes, and start playing it -- and it will go on and on and on. It's like a great radio station.
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iTunes LP (above) - buying an iTunes LP gets you video, liner notes, credits, lyrics, and all sorts of custom content like you'd get when you bought an LP from the store. To go along with iTunes LP, iTunes Extra for movies (below) is just like iTunes LP - imagine DVD special features, but in iTunes.
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Last but not least iTunes 9 is hooked into the social media megasites of Facebook and Twitter. Directly from iTunes, you can gift music, add to a wishlist, or send them directly to Facebook or Twitter. What does that mean.. I guess just "check out this link" kinda thing..
That's all folks! an iTunes 9 update that has some real meat inside. Be checking your software updates because this will be live for download any time now. edit: it is live now check software updates.
Like always beware of new iTunes downloads if you are a jailbreaker. There is always the possibility that any itunes or iPhone update will break jailbreaking. We'll tell you asap if its safe.


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Batavia firefighters battled a garage fire on Thanksgiving afternoon at 541 N. Washington Ave.
No one was injured, but the fire caused about $19,000 in damage, including $8,000 in damage to a vehicle in the garage.
Firefighters responded about 11:30 a.m. and remained until about 1 p.m.
The fire was contained to the garage and residents were able to remain in the house on the property after power and natural gas utilities were restored.
Fire officials said drywall was a key factor in containing the fire to the garage area, but the cause of the fire remains under investigation.


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K. and Grace's stories are just two examples of how legalizing prostitution does not ensure that women in prostitution are protected from violence and exploitation, or that their health is protected. In Germany, brothel-keeping has been legal since 2002. While the intention of the reforms may have been to improve the status and conditions of those selling sex, it has ultimately only served to improve the situation of brothel owners, pimps, traffickers and buyers of sex. Since legalization, evidence from government and media reports has been mounting of widespread exploitation, trafficking and poor conditions both in the legal prostitution sector, as well as in the illegal sector which continues to operate alongside the legal one.
Both women were trafficked into legal brothels, K. while she was still a minor. Grace's experience shows that being in a legal brothel does not guarantee a women's ability to negotiate or insist on condom use, while K.'s experience shows that legal brothels do not provide protection from severe sexual and physical violence. For K., her ordeal did not end after she escaped her trafficking situation: even after it had been proven in a criminal court that she had been trafficked and exploited, she was still forced to pay the government tax on profits generated by the very same brothel, during the time when she had been exploited there. And, the civil courts have allowed a proceeding against her initiated by a buyer who is demanding back money that—as was proven in her trafficking court case—went to her pimp.
As Lauren Hersh, head of Equality Now's sex trafficking program explained, when governments fail to tackle the demand side of the commercial sex industry, they fail to protect people in prostitution, while at the same time benefitting financially through the increased tax income generated from the exploitation of people. But they are not the only ones to benefit. By allowing the commercial sex industry to legally operate as "legitimate business," traffickers, pimps, brothel owners and sex buyers all profit, while women in prostitution are no better off.
This is why Equality Now and our partners are advocating for the Nordic model, which decriminalizes those selling sex while criminalizing those who pay for sex. This approach seeks to achieve gender equality by reducing sex trafficking and exploitation, by tackling the driving force behind them: the demand.
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1. Kavemann, B Rabe, H. Leopold, B and Fischer, C (2007) The Act Regulating the Legal Situation of Prostitutes - implementation, impact, current developments: Findings of a study on the impact of the German Prostitution Act. SoFFL K.
2. German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, Report by the Federal Government on the Impact of the Act Regulating the Legal Situation of Prostitutes (Prostitution Act), July 2007.


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Late goal lifts South Iredell past Newton-Conover
Down two of its best players and a third playing hurt, Newton-Conover lost a heartbreaking 2-1 conference soccer contest Tuesday to rival South Iredell.
The CVAC loss is the Red Devils' first in conference play since Oct. 25, 2010 against West Caldwell.
To read more of this story, pick up the Wednesday edition of Catawba County's community newspaper, The Observer News Enterprise, at newsstands throughout the county.


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People with these [psychoses] may hear their inner thoughts as external voices, or believe thoughts have been inserted in their head, suggesting the normal divisions do not exist.It's this brain asymmetry that allowed human beings to develop language, supposedly, and some weakness in the asymmetry that is at the root of schizophrenia. So says Crow anyway.
The reason for this, he says, is that their brains do not have the bias, or asymmetry, seen in healthy people.
Brain asymmetry means that areas control certain things, so the left-hand side controls language.
He said: "Asymmetry appears to be less pronounced in people with psychoses."...
Professor Crow suggests there is an "asymmetry gene" on the sex chromosomes, that gives human brains the capacity for language.
He suggests that variation in an "asymmetry gene" in one of these areas could be the factor which determines if someone is going to develop schizophrenia.
Why does he locate this "asymmetry gene" on the sex chromosomes? Hmmm.... look out, Professor Crow! Don't forget to say that whatever tendency you find in women is better! Don't be saying we're closer to crazy.


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Cuba: For more information about Boulder and Cuba's sister-city relationship and to apply for the upcoming trip, visit bouldercuba.org
Palestine: For more information about the forming relationship between Boulder and Nablus, visit bouldernablus.com
Boulder's sister-city relationship with a town in Cuba began soon after Spenser Havlick's "Semester at Sea" students requested a meeting with Fidel Castro in 2000.
Havlick admits he initially thought the idea was "hair-brained," being that the captain of the ship was a U.S. Marine and given the tense relationship between the two countries' governments. But, the students reminded Havlick of the principles they learned in some of his classes -- including one on problem solving.
Castro agreed to meet with the students -- all 800 of them -- and together they held a four-and-a-half hour question-and-answer session that centered on the role that youth have in bringing peace to the world.
The sister-city relationship between Boulder and Yateras, which is located in the province of Guantanamo, was formally established in 2002. Despite, tight travel restrictions, a group of Boulderites will be taking their 14th trip to Cuba from May 10 to May 21. Havlick said it took nine months of correspondence and negotiations with the U.S. Treasury Department to get the license renewal for a "people-to-people" trip to Cuba.
During the upcoming trip, the sister-city group will focus on sustainability issues and culture -- teaching children about an endangered snail from a nearby national park that is being used to make necklaces for tourists, participating in organic cooking classes and enjoying local music. The trip will also include visits to Baracoa, an artist mecca in Cuba and where Christopher Columbus first landed in 1492.
Havlick was on the Boulder City Council at the time the city added Yateras as a sister city. Now, Boulder has seven sister cities across the globe with one in Palestine in the pipeline.
"I came back to Boulder City Council with this idea of adding another sister city," he said. "They tolerated me as a dreamer."
In past trips, the sister-city organization has been delivering humanitarian aid, sports equipment, hospital items and environmental education materials.
The trip will be led by Havlick and Kate Hennessey, who has been to Cuba 18 times. Hennessey is also writing a cookbook about Cuban foods.
Boulder's other sister cities include Mante, Mexico; Dushanbe, Tajikistan; Yamagata, Japan; Lhasa, Tibet; Jalapa, Nicaragua and Kisumu, Kenya.
The volunteers involved share the belief that through mutual respect and cooperation, people worlds apart can form relationships that foster peace.
Guy Benintendi, a retired professional counselor, is in the process of forming a sister-city relationship between Boulder and Nablus, which is on the West Bank of Palestine. He hopes the formal relationship is in place by this summer. Between now and then, he's putting together a board of directors and financial plans to present to the City Council.
Already, the group has trained a yoga teacher in Nablus and is raising funds to have a local rock climber teach in the sister city, with goals to establish a recreational rock climbing wall -- quintessential Boulder activities. Benintendi said a local psychotherapist will be traveling to Palestine to do trauma recovery work with women and children.
Here in Boulder, the group has been organizing film festivals, showing Palestinian films.
"We're sharing our culture with the people in Nablus, and educating people here in Boulder," he said.
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CORALVILLE -- Ellen Marie Brown (Brennan), 62, of Coralville died peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 5, 2013, surrounded by her family.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 10, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Coral- ville.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, with a Rosary Service at 4 p.m. and a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. at Lensing Oak Hill in Coralville.
Burial will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Coralville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Iowa City Hospice or St. Thomas More Catholic Church.
Ellen was born on May 18, 1950 in Emmetsburg, the daughter of Francis and Gladys (Rierson) Brennan. Ellen graduated from Emmetsburg Catholic High School in 1968. Following graduation, she attended Emmetsburg Junior College.
Ellen married her high school sweetheart John Joseph Brown on Oct. 22, 1971 in Santa Barbara, CA. Ellen and Joe had five daughters.
Due to recent health issues, Ellen retired from ENT Medical Services, where she worked in billing and insurance.
Ellen is survived by her husband Joe; five daughters, Lisa (Ray) Thomas-Sanchez and their children, Kerry and Evan, Molly Brown and her children Olivia and Laila, Sarah (Mike) Raecker and their children, Jacob and Zachary, Katy (Kyle) Knipper and one child on the way, Hilary (Bryan) Jensen; three siblings, Pat (Bill) Molloy, Jerry (Betty) Brennan, and Rosie (Mike) Sebern; two brothers-in-law, Rich Brugman and Bill Brown; one sister-in-law, Kay Brown; and mother-in-law, Helen Brown.
Ellen is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Kathy Brugman; father-in-law, J. Jay Brown; and her dog, Babe.
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Derek Jeter Back On DL
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is back on the disabled list due to a strained right calf.
Monday's move is the latest setback in an injury-filled season for the captain. It came on the same day teammate Alex Rodriguez was suspended through the 2014 season by Major League Baseball in a drug case.
With Jeter going on the DL, the Yankees recalled infielder Dave Adams from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. They also designated infielder Brent Lillibridge for assignment, and Rodriguez was activated from the disabled list.
The 39-year-old Jeter did not play Saturday or Sunday at San Diego. He appeared to take an awkward step while making a play in Friday night's 7-2 loss. He also had an awkward slide into third base.
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Gii the best thing to do is you can just throw them all together and lay music in the background like a lot of people on youtube or the best have equipment out of this world I would die for now that I a have a few under my name and I am getting the hang of it. I would love to be able to do what some people do on there but money is tight . If you have a game plan its all how much you want it to be. In my NM I was so disappointed in some pics but if I had the right tools I could have erased what I find is flaws and timing is good to but thats the hard part sometimes you go over and over and change pic, transistions, effects and even new music. Can't help it I had 3 songs that I liked had one going then just switch songs and then started pulling it back together with the music but I really enjoy it. I get to look at Rob and everything. I have pics on my site or photobucket if you get started. between all three I have about 1200 pics and growing, its hard to throw out a Rob picture. Its another way to look at Rob and his pictures too.
Caryn that does look funny on the video, I don't notice it much but when you enlarge it after I was finished I kept looking at it.
I thought it might be a bruise from the set. Was Rob in your bathroom? this morning Caryn?
Well MJ This is It movie i thought was going to be over tonight but NO so I have tickets for tomorrow. I don't think you can capture that movie and sound in your home. I let you know or if anyone else has seen it.


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The Joshua Grindle Inn is an enchanting property nestled atop a knoll overlooking Mendocino Village and the Pacific Ocean. This owner-operated Mendocino bed and breakfast offers a variety of romantic guestrooms amidst 2 acres of vibrant gardens and magnificent Cypress trees.
Check out the recent Sunset Magazine article, A Perfect Day in Mendocino, by Christopher Hall … includes Joshua Grindle Inn as the only suggested lodging!
Joshua Grindle Inn is ideal for couples who want to relax, reconnect and explore. We also welcome solo travelers who are looking for time away from their busy day to day lives. Our Mendocino B&B is not well-suited for children.
The location of this Mendocino coast B&B provides quiet privacy away from the village but we are within easy walking distance of all that Mendocino has to offer. On-site parking is available for all guests.
In the main house, a lovely Victorian built in 1879, you will find our Parlor and five romantic guest rooms featuring beautiful antique furnishings and private baths, some with fireplaces.
Behind the main house under a swath of Cypress trees and surrounded by lush gardens sits the two spacious and private Cypress Cottage rooms. Both offer large spa baths and romantic fireplaces with comfortable seating. In addition to the cottages you will find the Water Tower guestrooms across the way. The Water Tower guestrooms also have private baths and two are outfitted with wood burning stoves from Vermont as well as a cozy sitting area. Guests are also always invited to linger in our parlor or in one of our many outside sitting areas.
Breakfast here is always an "event". Most guests sit at the 10 person community table where lively conversations ensue and friendships are made. For those wishing a more intimate breakfast, we have tables for two outside on the porch. Perfect for watching hummingbirds and enjoying the garden over breakfast. All guests enjoy a full breakfast including yogurt, fruit and granola as well as a hot entrée such as quiche with bacon and hash browns. Most special dietary requests can be met if made in advance. Breakfast is served beginning at 8:30am and concludes at 10:00am.
We have 2 pet friendly rooms: Water Tower I and Meadow View. Please note that pets are not allowed in the main house.
A visit to the Joshua Grindle Inn is a romantic walk through history. Mendocino Village and the spectacular rugged North Coast lay just beyond the doorstep…
We hope to see you soon!
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Transfer news: Cardiff interested in Benfica striker Oscar Cardozo
Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay has admitted to being an admirer of Benfica's in-demand frontman Oscar Cardozo.
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Last Updated: 01/07/13 11:13am
The Paraguay international boasts a remarkable scoring record in the Portuguese top flight and has been linked with a move to pastures new for some time.
Manchester City were reported to be leading the chase for his signature this summer, with new Blues boss Manuel Pellegrini in the hunt for attacking talent after losing Carlos Tevez to Juventus.
Man City have yet to put a deal in place, though, meaning other clubs are free to join the chase.
Cardiff could be about to test the water with an official approach, as they continue with their efforts to piece together a squad that can compete at a Premier League level.
Mackay is actively scouring the market for suitable recruits and has conceded that Cardozo - a man who netted 33 times in 46 appearances last season - would be of interest to him.
He told Portuguese newspaper Record: "I know all about the attributes of Cardozo. I know exactly how he plays.
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March 9, 2009
Boston, MA - The fencing squads traveled to MIT over the weekend to compete in the Regional Championships, with berths to the NCAA Tournament on the line. Sophomore Jonathon Yu (Birmingham, AL) and junior Adam Pantel (Mendham, N.J.) led the charge for the Bears, as each competed well enough to earn spots in the NCAA's. Rookie Peter Tyson (Stony Brook, N.Y.) also performed well, but came up just short of an at-large bid.
Yu recorded the highest finish on the day for Bruno, as he took sixth in the men's foil. That placement was enough to bump his National Qualifier Rating up to eighth in the region, making him one of nine fencers to earn the NCAA nod. Fellow foilist Pantel took 15th at Regionals, and was also awarded a spot as an at-large candidate.
Tyson capped off an impressive debut season with a ninth place finish at MIT, and just missed out on the automatic bid. Tyson had another shot as an at-large candidate, but was not selected to compete. Though she narrowly missed out on receiving a bid, senior Deborah Gorth (Amherst, MA) also competed well, coming away with 15th at the Regional competition and the 14th-best NQR.
The Bears will be back in action on March 19, when those selected will travel to State College to compete at the NCAA Championship.


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News Corp. announced additional details about its coming split Monday, including a plan to cease publication of The Daily, its stand-alone tablet newspaper.
The publishing company, which will keep the name News Corp. and will include The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, HarperCollins, and Australian television assets, will be led by Robert Thomson, the current managing editor of the Journal. (He will be succeeded at the Journal by his deputy, Gerard Baker.)
The entertainment company will be called Fox Group, and will include Fox Broadcasting, Fox News, and the 20th Century Fox studio. Chase Carey, currently president and chief operating officer at News Corp., will remain in that role at Fox Group, with James Murdoch serving as his deputy.
Rupert Murdoch, chairman and chief executive of News Corp., will continue to serve as chief executive at Fox Group and will be chairman of the publishing company.
A company news release that announced the changes also mentioned the shuttering of The Daily. The tablet-only daily publication was introduced with much fanfare by Rupert Murdoch and Apple as a way to revolutionize the news business. But the publication struggled to gain readers and relevance.
Jesse Angelo, executive editor of The Daily and The New York Post, will become publisher of the Post. Some members of the staff of The Daily will be absorbed into the Post's newsroom, the company said.
In June, News Corp. said it would split into two separate, publicly traded companies.
In a nostalgic memo to staff, Rupert Murdoch praised the idea of a separate company devoted almost entirely to newspapers.
''Many of you know that a belief in the power of the written word has been in my bones for my entire life,'' he wrote. ''It began as I listened to my father's stories from his days as a war correspondent and, later, a successful publisher.''


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Meridian, Miss. When Meridian police responded to a call that a woman's car had been stolen at gunpoint Tuesday, it didn't take long before they discovered there was more than meets the eye to this armed robbery. A nearby witness told police that the man stole the woman's car while she was attempting to buy drugs from him. And this isn't the first time.
"She within the last three weeks had another incident when she reported being robbed to us," Lt. Griffith says. "That time she went to a house and got robbed at gunpoint there at that house. It was determined that she was there trying to buy drugs on that incident also."
Police quickly recovered the victim's car shortly after it was stolen just a few blocks away from where it was stolen on the 100th block of 29th Avenue, but they haven't yet found the culprit.
Police say despite any wrongdoing on the woman's part, the must continue their investigation as usual, and are working to find the man who stole her car.
"As a police officer, when they come out, we have to look at them as legit because if we don't, then we might miss some that are legit thinking there's something that's more to them," Griffith says. "Most of the time, though, it's going to come out pretty quickly, it'll come out."
Lt. Griffith says they're usually able to discover the truth before alarming the public with crimes like this.
"In these type situations, it's not really a crime of opportunity. It's more of a crime of putting yourself in that situation, so it wouldn't be something that would affect the general public. So typically, these type crimes don't make it out," he says.
Now police are investigating both the armed robbery and the woman's possible drug involvement. But there is not yet enough evidence to charge the victim.


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DES MOINES (AP) — Bills that would decriminalize marijuana and would approve its medical use may be headed for the Iowa Legislature.
State Rep. Bruce Hunter said he is preparing a bill on decriminalizing pot possession as long as those caught with marijuana weren't selling it. Gov. Terry Branstad has said he'll veto bills that would legalize marijuana for any use.


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When spring rolls around, farmers go into overdrive, but the months before that shift are truly a critical period.
When spring rolls around, farmers go into overdrive, but the months before that shift are truly a critical period.
During the winter, tractors and equipment are repaired, soil is tested, and budgets are balanced. The things that the summer schedule wouldn't allow are finally addressed. But it isn't those items that are necessarily the crux of the winter timetable.
"As strange as it sounds, the winter is the make or break moment for the next year," said Matthew Shaffer of Cid Farm.
Shaffer said during the cold days the farmers are deciding what to plant, have they bet on the correct food trend, have they ordered enough seeds or did they order too much.
"All the money is being spent in the winter while the majority of the summer expenses are labor," Shaffer said. "Winter is very crucial. There is a lot of downtime, but there is also a lot of planning."
Cid Farm is also constructing a new greenhouse for needed expansion that wouldn't be possible during summer months.
The planning stage for even small farms comes into play during the winter. Joan Wright, majority owner of Flowerhouse Farm, said the hours are spent prepping.
"We, of course, get soil samples, pull weeds and get the soil prepped for the spring planting," Wright said. "We also start getting the seeds and start them germinating."
Harry Brittain of D.H. Shiloh Farms has already purchased his seeds for the coming year, and he will start planting them in little cups in the middle of February. When April comes along, he will transplant those seeds into his fields.
For Brittain, the winter is also about promoting his participation in Community Supported Agriculture, which sells "shares" of the produce each week. The past year of participation in CSA went so well that the farm is raising its membership from 12 customers to 30 each week.
Winter is also about marketing the farm for Shaffer.
"You're constantly looking for a new customer base," Shaffer said, noting that he was thankful for his regular customers but always seeking to expand as the farm was a business.
Even though the work may be indoors during the winter, it is a vital part of a farm success and no less important.
"This is just a different kind of work," Brittain said.
Rebekah Cansler McGee can be reached at 249-3981, ext. 228, or at email@example.com.


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Medical school names new assistant director of admissionsUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Tina Shelton, (808) 692-0897
Communications Director, John A. Burns School of Medicine, UH Manoa
Communications Director, John A. Burns School of Medicine, UH Manoa
Posted: Dec 12, 2011
HONOLULU (December 12, 2011)—Who better to help recruit and select Hawai'i's most promising students for medical school than a former high school teacher? Ivy Nip Asano, the new assistant director of admissions for the the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), eventually left the high school classroom to go to medical school, but she never really stopped teaching.
After graduating from JABSOM in 1994, Nip Asano pursued internal medicine in her residency training (also in Hawai'i), then completed a fellowship—a period of highly specialized instruction—which focused on medical education.
During her residency and fellowship training, her passion to teach medicine was ignited. The flame was fanned, in no small part, Nip Asano says, by her interaction with internal medicine physicians Dr. Richard Kasuya (now JABSOM associate dean for medical education) and Dr. Damon Sakai (now JABSOM director of medical education), two JABSOM graduates who became her mentors.
In 2000, while maintaining a busy medical practice, Nip Asano joined JABSOM's faculty as a part-time assistant professor. Now, after more than a decade juggling teaching and treating patients, Nip Asano has followed her heart back into education full-time. On November 1, she assumed a brand-new position, appointed as JABSOM's first-ever assistant director of admissions. She is working closely with JABSOM Admissions Director and Vice Dean Satoru Izutsu, PhD.
"Ivy brings to the position a wealth of experiences that include providing patient care, tutoring in problem-based learning (the medical school's innovative hands-on curriculum) and interviewing applicants to JABSOM," said Izutsu, who has lead admissions since 1992.
Nip Asano also brings three years of experience volunteering on the school's admissions committee, and even more important, a deep commitment to select "the best, not just the brightest...to seek out those 'intangible qualities' in applicants," she says.
"As was stated at the recent JABSOM strategic planning retreat, 'why not measure our success by the overall health of our state?'," Nip Asano asks. She readily acknowledges contributing to the betterment of the health of our state is a "big responsibility." But she has confidence in one overall rule which she says will guide her. "We will select the people who will be caring for us. For me, my family, your family, our families--not just the abstract concept of the best physician for the world--but the best for us in Hawai'i."
She notes with a smile that in addition to being guided by Izutsu, she will be working with JABSOM Registrar Marilyn Nishiki (who has served as registrar since 1989), as well as with Dr. Kasuya, Dr. Sakai, Director of Student Affairs Dr. Richard Smerz, and under the leadership of JABSOM Dean Jerris Hedges. "It's always a team effort here in JABSOM and it continues to be," Nip Asano said.
"We are thrilled to announce Dr. Nip Asano's appointment," said Hedges. "Dr. Nip Asano stood out among a strong pool of individuals who we considered for this position, and we are confident she will bring great value to our already strong admissions team."
Nip Asano, Izutsu and other members of the Admissions Committee already are busy interviewing applicants for the incoming Class of 2016. In a typical year, more than 1,600 men and women apply for JABSOM's entering class, which currently has space for 66 students. About 90 percent of the students admitted will be from Hawai'i, in keeping with the school's mission to train doctors for Hawai'i. The kind of doctor, Nip Asano says, who will advocate for his or her patients as though they were family.
In addition to her medical doctor degree, Nip Asano holds a master's degree in teaching and education from Pacific University. Her father, George H. Nip, MD, practiced as a general surgeon in Hawai'i for more than 50 years, and served on JABSOM's clinical faculty.


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Sylvia Eichelkraut (left), the blood drive coordinator at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, accepts a certificate of appreciation award from Shelly Heiden, the CEO of the Heart of America Region for the American Red Cross.
Eichelkraut devotes many volunteer hours to hosting American Red Cross blood drives at the hospital.
Her next collection date is scheduled to be held from 7:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13. Advance appointments may be made by calling Eichelkraut at (815) 433-5260.


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The importance of product photography in marketing your product cannot be overstated. When people cannot see or touch an object in person, it's crucial that they have an accurate representation to either peak their initial interest, or spur a sale. Studies have shown that people remember about 10% of what they hear, 20% of what they read, but a whopping 80% of what they see. High quality product images are continuously linked to sales conversion. Here are some of the basics for top quality product photography.
Products are lit well. Product images generally look smoother when lighting is evenly spread and shadows are minimal. You can ensure this by using tools to diffuse the light such as flash diffusers, special soft boxes, etc. This can be challenging when shooting shiny objects, as the material generally reflects the light.
The photographs of the products are very clear. Especially in smaller items where the craftsmanship is something you want to emphasize, it's important to make sure the images are highly detailed.
You may want to have your products shot from multiple angles, so potential customers can get as full a view of the product as possible. If it is a product that a customer will interact with, such as nail polish, it helps to have a picture of a model polishing her nails.
With great product photography, the customer will be enticed and drawn in by the visual, and any other details will become mere afterthoughts.


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Back to basics. Black, white, spots all over. No over-thinking this one.
When life feels like this…
…it's so refreshing when you can actually pin point the things that make you feel a certain way. I can't do a whole lot of that recently, but here's one instance that I can. These spotted neutrals make me so happy. They're sophisticated, sexy and playful.
confused life | flats | ring | clutch | bracelet | rug | bag | bow | pencil cup | chocolate chunk cookies | party cups | top
Totally taking a cue from these fun picks. And now I'm totally going to make peanut butter chunk cookies while wearing a sparkly bow.


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CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider
This course is designed for the rescuer who has a duty to respond. Includes recognizing and caring for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, infants and children: two-rescuer CPR; use of resuscitation mask, bag valve mask and Automated External Defibrillator.
Course Dates : 7/12, 8/16
Course Time : 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Rec Center Member Fee : $52
Course not offered to Non-members
Registration deadline(s) :
Course 7/12 : Deadline 7/10 at 5:00 pm
Course 8/16 : Deadline 8/14 at 5:00 pm
This course is taught according to the American Red Cross standards and participants will receive American Red Cross certification cards. AED certifications are valid for 2 years. CPR certifications are valid for 2 years (except CPR for Lifeguards).


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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Wed 20th Oct 2010 22:22 UTC, submitted by vivainio
This is kind of... Well, good news, I suppose? It depends on where you allegiances lie, but it seems like Ubuntu is warming up to the idea of using Qt to develop applications. It's no secret that Qt is a far more advanced development framework than Gtk+, so it only makes sense for Ubuntu - a GNOME/Gtk+ distribution - is looking at it.
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RE[4]: Technical superiority to GTK
by nt_jerkface on Fri 22nd Oct 2010 02:01 UTC in reply to "RE[3]: Technical superiority to GTK"
I would add a few:
Cleanly designed
Visual Studio tie-in
Bindings support
Better team leaders and funding
They still have some native control and font issues to work out in Win7 and OSX but once those are baked out you will see some ISVs switch over.
How much it is embraced in Linuxland doesn't even matter. There is nothing else on the horizon when it comes to cross-platform development.


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Condusiv Technologies, Jerry Baldwin, CEO
Jerry Baldwin is a well-known industry executive with over 20 years in the midmarket IT business. He has been in his current role as CEO at Condusiv for the past two years. Condusiv, a developer of high-performance software, focuses its attention on the midmarket to help CIOs more efficiently access data and improve application and system performance. Baldwin's leadership has transformed Condusiv from a legacy software manufacturing company into a high-value thought-leader delivering products that help midmarket CIOs achieve their goals. He is truly a change agent whose visions are realized.


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September 2012 Issue of Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health
Under our Early View feature, articles in Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health are published online as they complete the production process, which allows us to get material to you weeks before the printed journal arrives in your mailbox. Sign up at this link to receive an alert when new materials become available.
Disparities in Contraceptive Use by Race and Ethnicity Not Explained by Differing Attitudes Toward Contraception
A nationally representative survey of unmarried 18–29-year-olds found that among women at risk of unintended pregnancy, 30% were not currently using any method of contraception; that overall figure includes 45% of black women, 38% of Latinas and 24% of white women who were at risk, according to "Do Racial and Ethnic Differences in Contraceptive Attitudes and Knowledge Explain Disparities in Method Use?" by Corinne H. Rocca and Cynthia C. Harper of the University of California, San Francisco. The National Survey of Reproductive and Contraceptive Knowledge revealed that whites were twice as likely as blacks and Latinas to be using the pill or other hormonal methods, and were less likely to rely on condoms or no method.
The authors examined whether differences in attitudes toward contraception, pregnancy, childbearing and fertility, and in contraceptive knowledge, contributed to these disparities. They found a number of attitudinal differences among racial and ethnic groups. For example, black women and Latinas were more likely than whites to believe that the government encourages contraceptive use to limit minority populations. Additionally, Latinas were more likely than white women to agree that minorities and the poor are used as guinea pigs to test contraceptive methods. However, these differences did not explain disparities in use. Only one attitude was associated with method choice: The greater a woman's skepticism that the government ensures contraceptive safety, the less effective was her current method. However, this belief did not differ by race or ethnicity. A lower level of contraceptive knowledge among Latinas partially explained the difference in method use between this group and whites.
The authors suggest that improving knowledge about effective methods might empower women to use contraceptives more effectively. They acknowledge the potential role of other factors in explaining disparities in contraceptive use, such as differences in access to reproductive health care, insurance coverage and provider counseling, and encourage more research in this area. Additionally, they suggest that targeted patient and public education, particularly among Latinas, might help decrease ethnic disparities.
Sample of Illinois Teens Seeking Abortions Express Mainly Negative Opinions About State Parental Involvement Law
Minors participating in in-depth interviews in Chicago believed that a law requiring teens to tell parents about their decision to have an abortion would diminish minors' reproductive autonomy and potentially expose them to unwanted pressure or interference in their abortion decision, according to "Abortion-Seeking Minors' Views on the Illinois Parental Notification Law: A Qualitative Study," by Erin K. Kavanagh, of the University of Chicago, et al. Study participants were 30 minors seeking abortion, to whom researchers described a 1995 Illinois law (which is not in effect because of legal challenges) mandating parental involvement in minors' abortion decisions. The law would require physicians to give notice to an adult family member or receive a written waiver of notice before performing an abortion on a minor; it also contains a provision allowing minors to seek judicial bypass to waive notification.
Participating teens felt that they should have control over who is told about their private abortion decision. They expressed concern that requiring notification could damage teens' relationships with their parents, and that parents' adverse reactions could result in physical or mental abuse. Additionally, teens expressed concern that some parents might actively prevent a minor from obtaining an abortion and force her to continue her pregnancy. However, many felt that voluntarily seeking support from a trusted adult, but not necessarily a parent, could benefit minors. Teens viewed the judicial bypass option—which would require minors to navigate the court system, travel to the courthouse and discuss their abortion decision with a judge—as a clear obstacle to abortion access. However, if parental notification were required by law, participants suggested that minors would need that option.
The authors suggest that policymakers might better understand the impact of parental notification laws on minors' ability to make reproductive health decisions if teens' voices were heard in the debates concerning these laws.
Across Europe, Parental Knowledge of Teens' Daily Lives Associated with Lower Likelihood of Early Sexual Initiation
An analysis of data from the 2005–2006 Health Behaviors in School-Aged Children survey in nine European countries examines the relationship between sexual initiation before age 16 and parental support and knowledge of female teens' daily activities. The analysis reveals that the level of early initiation of sex varies across Europe, according to "Parents' Support and Knowledge of Their Daughters' Lives, and Females' Early Sexual Initiation in Nine European Countries," by Aubrey Spriggs Madkour, of Tulane University, et al. Nevertheless, parental support was consistently related to early sexual initiation: The greater the support of a teen's mother, father or both, the lower the likelihood that she would initiate sex before age 16. However, when the authors factored in parental knowledge, early sexual initiation was no longer associated with support and was negatively associated with knowledge. According to the authors, one possible explanation for this relationship is that parental support may produce greater parental knowledge of female teens' lives, which in turn could lead to a decreased likelihood of early sex. Another possibility is that parental knowledge is more important than parental support in influencing early sexual initiation. The authors suggest that more research is needed to examine the relationship between these factors, in order to inform programs designed to help parents assist their teens in protecting their reproductive health.
Despite Young People's Widespread Use of Social Media, Some May Prefer Low-Tech Ways To Share Sexual Health Information
Among a sample of 94 low-income, parenting teens and young adults recruited at urban clinics, most reported that they had mobile phones and regularly used them to make calls, send text messages and use social networking sites. Nevertheless, many prefer to have conversations about sexual health in-person, according to "Tweeting About Testing: Do Low-Income, Parenting Adolescents and Young Adults Use New Media Technologies to Communicate About Sexual Health?" by Zai Divecha, of Peer Health Exchange, et al. The authors examined participants' willingness to discuss sexual health issues via new media technologies. They found that participants discussed these issues more often with close friends than with casual friends, and preferred to have the conversations in person (71% with close friends and 68% with casual friends), rather than by phone (52% and 45%) or text (30% and 28%). Few participants were willing to discuss these issues through social networking sites (0–9% and 2–7%).
The 42% of participants who were willing to communicate about sexual health issues through new media technologies differed from those who were not willing to in several ways: Blacks made up the greatest proportion of those who were willing, while Latinos accounted for the majority of others; and participants who were willing to communicate via new media had greater condom self-efficacy, greater STD knowledge and more Facebook friends than those who were not. The authors suggest that new media technology may be better suited to increasing access to information and services than to encouraging conversations about changing attitudes and behaviors. However, they suggest that teens and young adults who are willing to use new media for discussions of sexual health may be ideal leaders in prevention programs, given the higher levels of knowledge indicated in this analysis. As new technology continues to evolve, the authors recommend more research about its role in advancing sexual and reproductive health.
Literature Review Finds That Men Generally Have Positive Attitudes Toward Emergency Contraception, and Many Support Its Use in a Range of Circumstances
A new analysis synthesizes data from 43 studies regarding the knowledge, attitudes and behavior of American men with regard to emergency contraception. According to "What Do We Know About Males and Emergency Contraception? A Synthesis of the Literature," by Arik V. Marcell of Johns Hopkins University et al., the proportion of men who were familiar with emergency contraception ranged from 38% among teens to 65–100% among adults. Small proportions of men reported either that they had discussed the use of emergency contraception with a partner or that their partner had used it, and one in 10 reported that they had ever purchased the product. Most men approved of the use of emergency contraception following a contraceptive failure (74–82%), unprotected sex (59–65%) or rape (85–91%). However, many noted some concern about women's feeling pressured to use it, and believed that the ultimate decision whether to do so is the woman's. Although men had positive attitudes about emergency contraception, the authors suggest that improvements in knowledge of, access to and use of the method are needed.
Additionally, the authors point out that the majority of the studies they found were a decade or more old, and suggest that more current work is needed to examine the relationship between knowledge of and attitudes toward emergency contraception and increased use of the product or subsequent reductions in unintended pregnancy rates.
Women Report Available Contraceptive Methods Do Not Fully Meet Their Needs
A survey of 574 women seeking abortions at six U.S. clinics—women considered to be at high risk of engaging in unprotected sex and experiencing an unintended pregnancy—found that the contraceptive methods currently available largely lack the features that are important to them. According to "Contraceptive Features Preferred by Women at High Risk of Unintended Pregnancy," by Lauren Lessard of the University of California, Los Angeles, et al., the three features deemed most important to women surveyed were effectiveness (prioritized by 84%), lack of side effects (78%) and affordability (76%). In addition, more than two-thirds of women surveyed wanted a method that was easy to access (74%) and to use (74%), and that they had control over (70%) or were responsible for using (69%).
For 91% of women, not a single available contraceptive method had all of the features they deemed most important. The average match for current methods ranged from 67% for the contraceptive ring and sponge to 37% for withdrawal and natural family planning. Oral contraceptives, the reversible method most commonly used by American women, were a 60% match, while male condoms were a 42% match. If the pill were available without a prescription, it would have 71% of the features women prioritized.
The authors suggest that data on women's preferences can be used to design and promote new contraceptive options that meet more of women's needs, thereby increasing their satisfaction with their method choice, and potentially encouraging more consistent use. They postulate that more consistent use could, in turn result, in lower rates of unintended pregnancy.
Also in this issue is a Viewpoint titled "The Public Health Risks of Crisis Pregnancy Centers," by Joanne Rosen of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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What better way is there to stay warm than to heat up the kitchen? So let's get cooking.
It was chili weekend last Saturday and Sunday. The Nature Center hosted Music & Chili and Whittemore Community Betterment hosted a Chili Contest on Saturday. Sunday was the Get Wild! Chili Cookoff at Wild Rose Casino and the Whittemore group brought a pot of chili to that competition. There were definitely some interesting chili recipes and all tasted great.
Here's another competition that might inspire some home cooks: the 30th National Beef Cook-Off. After watching some of the home cooks compete on televised programs (Tuesday night was The Taste) there is a lot of untapped talent in America's kitchens.
Here are some details about the Beef Cook-Off:
The Iowa Beef Industry Council is calling on home cooks to start grilling, broiling, roasting, stir-frying and stewing their healthy beef menu ideas for the 2013 National Beef Cook-Off recipe competition.
Now through April 15, Iowa home cooks can submit their best beef recipes online at www.beefcookoff.org for a chance to win $25,000 and a trip to the Metropolitan Cooking &?Entertaining Show in Washington, D.C.
This year's contest theme is "Making the Most of MyPlate," which will encourage delicious, healthy recipes from a variety of food groups. Entrants are asked to develop original and tasty beef-focused recipes that include broadly appealing ingredients from the fruit and vegetable, grain products and dairy products groups.
They explained that the MyPlate initiative is led by the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion and is designed to help consumers make better food choices.
There are four recipe categories:
Belt-Tightening Beef Recipes - Healthy and affordable beef recipes that are great values to prepare.
Semi-Homemade Beef Recipes - Recipes that combine beef and fresh ingredients with prepackaged food products.
Real Worldly, Real Simple Beef &?Potato Recipes - Easy and healthy lean beef and fresh potato recipes that feature international flavors.
Craveable Fresh Beef &?California Avocado Recipes - Easy, fresh beef and avocado recipes that highlight California cuisine and cooking trends.
To enter the contest, participants must visit www.beefcookoff.org and use the online entry form. Contest participants may submit multiple recipes in all of the various contest categories as long as they meet the contest rules and criteria, which are provided on the website.
The National Beef Cook-Off is held bi-yearly and is one of the top three recipe/cooking contests in the country.
Recipes must be original, healthy, demonstrate great taste and include ingredients with broad consumer appeal and simple preparation techniques.
There you have it. Now, head to the kitchen and get those creative juices cooking.


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June 12, 2013
Sporting News Division III Football Preview
Lindy's Division III Football Preview
BALTIMORE, MD - The Johns Hopkins football team will enter the 2013 season with at least two top-10 preseason rankings to its credit as the Blue Jays earned nods from the Sporting News and Lindy's College Football. In addition, a pair of Johns Hopkins offensive linemen - senior tackle Armand Jenifer (Teaneck, NJ/Bergen County Academies) and senior center Ben Cranston (Parkton, MD/Loyola) - garnered Preseason All-America honors.
Johns Hopkins is ranked ninth in the Sporting News preseason top 25 and 10th in Lindy's listing of the top 25 Division III teams entering the 2013 season. These are the highest preseason rankings in school history and the first preseason top 10 rankings in school history as well.
In addition to the team rankings, Jenifer and Cranston were both honored as preseason All-Americans. Jenifer earned first team honors from both the Sporting News and Lindy's, while Cranston was named to Lindy's second team.
Jenifer earned AFCA and d3football.com All-America honors last season and is one of the most decorated offensive linemen in school history. He has twice earned First Team All-Centennial honors and is a two-time d3football.com All-Region selection as well.
Cranston is the latest in a long line of accomplished centers at Johns Hopkins. He earned First Team All-Centennial honors and Third Team d3football.com All-Region honors last season.
With Jenifer and Cranston leading the way, Johns Hopkins averaged 36.8 points and 485.2 yards per game. Jenifer and Cranston are two of four starters returning to the Blue Jay offensive line.
Under the guidance of head coach Jim Margraff, Johns Hopkins posted a 10-2 record last season and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, where the Blue Jays lost to eventual national champion Mount Union. The Blue Jays won their fourth straight Centennial Conference title last season and advanced to the NCAAs for the third time in four years.
2013 Sporting News Preseason Top 10
• NCAA Division III •
1. Linfield (OR)
2. Mount Union (OH)
3. Wisconsin-Whitewater
4. St. Thomas (MN)
5. Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX)
6. Wesley (DE)
7. Wittenberg (OH)
8. Wisconsin-Oshkosh
9. Johns Hopkins
10. North Central (IL)
2013 Lindy's College Football Preseason Top 10
• NCAA Division III •
1. Mount Union (OH)
2. St. Thomas (MN)
3. Wesley (DE)
4. Linfield (OR)
5. Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX)
6. Hardin-Simmons (TX)
7. Wisconson-Whitewater
8. Wittenberg (OH)
9. North Central (IL)
10. Johns Hopkins
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- Shelters your device against dust,smudges and scrapes.
- Support dormancy function: step into wake up or fall asleep if you open or close it.
- Adjust the watching angle by folding the case to stand.
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Telstra customers in south west Victoria who lost phone, internet and eftpos services after a devastating fire should be eligible for national disaster relief payments, Premier Ted Baillieu has suggested.
Ahead of today's Council of Australian Governments meeting in Canberra, Mr Baillieu said the November 22 fire at a Telstra exchange in Warrnambool had left about tens of thousands of people without communications.
''This has effectively been a disaster, a social and economic disaster,'' Mr Baillieu said. ''Some 60,000 people without communications, without eftpos, without capacity to do business and this may well be the first time we have had a communication failure of this size and substance and impact.''
Mr Baillieu – who promised to raising the issue with his federal and state counterparts in the meeting – said disaster relief arrangements needed to recognise communications failure. He said he would be asking Prime Minister Julia Gillard to expand an inquiry to examine eligibility for disaster relief arrangements.
''We'll be asking today of the Commonwealth to expand the inquiry that has been announced to include social and economic impacts and also to look at emergency disaster relief responses,'' he said.
Under an agreement between the states and the Commonwealth, disaster relief and recovery assistance is offered to help state government meet the cost of natural disaster such as floods and fires, and provide urgent financial assistance to communities.
The arrangements apply to bushfires, floods, storms, cyclones, landslides tsunami and even meteorite strikes.
But there are no provisions for disasters affecting commercial developments.
The November 22 fire wiped out 65,000 landlines, 15,000 internet broadband connections and thousands of mobile phone services. Mr Baillieu has previous called on Prime Minister Julia Gillard to visit the area, saying the
Federal Government has failed to recognise the significance of the problem.


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Rafael Nadal restored the balance of clay power at the Barcelona Open on Wednesday with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Carlos Berlocq, after top-seeded compatriot David Ferrer was eliminated by Dmitry Tursunov.
Russian qualifier Tursunov stunned Ferrer 7-5, 3-6, 6-1 in a major second-round upset.
Nadal may have still been feeling the effects of his Monte Carlo final loss last weekend to Novak Djokovic, a defeat which denied him an historic ninth consecutive title in the principality.
Seeded second for the first time ever behind Ferrer, he needed six match points to see off persistent Argentine Berlocq, who he beat on Brazilian clay two months ago.
The match was played in a swirling wind which bothered the Spaniard.
"It was not very comfortable and it affected my game," Nadal said.
He next plays Frenchman Benoit Paire, who beat Pablo Andujar 6-4, 5-7, 6-3.
"I don't want to talk about being a title favorite, I'm just very happy to be playing well and into the third round. I'm not looking ahead," he added.
Nadal owns bragging rights in Barcelona after winning seven titles in eight editions and posting a 36-1 lifetime record at the Catalan venue.
His defeat of Berlocg was his 35th win in a row here since losing to current Davis Cup captain Alex Corretja in the 2003 second round.
He now stands 22-2 on clay this season, after only returning to tennis in February after seven months out with knee injuries.
Ferrer could offer little explanation on his loss as he played for the first time since a thigh injury in the Miami final against Andy Murray nearly a month ago.
"I couldn't seem to hurt him with my shots. It was a strange match mentally and physically," said the bewildered 31-year-old, known as the iron man of the game for his never-say-die retrieving.
"This was a match to forget — probably one of the worst I've played in recent years. Each year it will become more difficult for me to win the tournament," the four-time finalist said.
"I came back well in the second set, but the third got away from me very quickly, I really wasn't competitive," Ferrer added.
More than an hour after his win, the 66th-ranked Tursunov was puzzled as to how he had accomplished the upset.
"I'm not so sure, this was certainly not his best match. He's not played a lot recently and you need time to get back into rhythm," Tursunov said. "I tried to keep up a fast pace and not give him any time. He certainly has the advantage over me on clay."
Tursunov executed in style in just under two hours to spoil Ferrer's pre-French Open clay debut.
The Russian needed only five aces in a win where he struck 30 winners. However, Ferrer showed his rustiness with a mere 15 winners and 32 miscues.
Ferrer was making his 11th consecutive Barcelona appearance to now stand 25-11 at the venue.
Tursunov moved into a third-round encounter with Brazilian 16th seed Thomaz Bellucci.
Fourth seed Nicolas Almagro joined Nadal with a win after beating Ivan Dodig of Croatia 6-1, 7-5. Canadian fifth seed Milos Raonic made an easy start over Eduardo Roger-Vasselin of France 6-4, 6-2, as the North American made up for a disappointing loss last week in the Monte Carlo second round.
Argentine Juan Monaco, seeded seventh, crushed Australian No. 1 Bernard Tomic 6-0, 6-2, while Slovak 11th seed Martin Klizan beat Albert Montanes 6-3, 6-4, and veteran Spanish clay campaigner Tommy Robredo continued to find flashes of his best form in a defeat of Bulgarian young gun and 14th seed Grigor Dimitrov 7-5, 6-1.


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Bill to slash Amazon protection passes crucial vote
Gradual strengthening of the Forest Code and more recent improvements in enforcement have been credited with playing a major role in Brazil's success in winding back horrifying levels of deforestation in the Amazon and other areas over recent years.
However, the new alternate bill threatens to open up an additional 85 million hectares for legal clearing in the Amazon, reduce the level of forest cover protecting river and stream banks and steep slopes, and pass much of the control of landclearing into the hands of regional and local authorities much more under the influence of large landowners and agribusiness interests.
The bill also proposes amnesties on existing fines for illegal clearing, a measure some associate with the January establishmnet of an improved land registry that in combination with satellite imagery is making enforcement more effective. Research presented at a seminar in May by scientists and NGOs including WWF showed clearing exceeding the legal requirements by over 40 per cent.
The bill now goes to the Congress generally where it is expected to pass, following which it will be subject to Presidential assent or veto. When this happens will largely be influenced by Brazil's elections, due in October. While the bill threatens an informal understanding that controversial legislation generally takes a back seat in the immediate run-up to elections, there is also a tradition of sometimes outlandish legislative proposals being pushed through as the old parliament continues to sit for the remainder of the year.
In WWF-Brazil's opinion, the changes were hardly debated and, if the bill is passed by the Lower House as is, it will nullify all the efforts that the Brazilian Government has been making to conserve Brazil's forests.
While detractors of the Forest Law argue that the existing legislation is outdated, WWF-Brazil's Conservation Director Carlos Alberto de Mattos Scaramuzza underscores that this is a forward-looking law insofar as the existing Forest Law protects Brazil's agricultural production and huge biodiversity against the impacts of climate change by means of the ecological services provided by the so-called permanent protection areas (APPs) and legal reserves (RL).
"The existing law not only seeks to ensure natural resources, fertile lands and high-quality, abundant water are available, but also to reduce risks associated with climate changes and the resulting increase in extreme climate events. Compliance with the Forest Law staves off soil erosion and landslides, and protects sources and rivers, which are vital for agriculture," said Carlos Alberto Mattos Scaramuzza, WWF-Brazil's Conservation Director.
WWF-Brazil stressed that more adequate alternatives for balancing environment and development have been put forward by researchers, civil society, and the Ministério Público (Office of the Public Prosecutor), but a choice was made for a backward option without any consideration of the consequences.
"It is up to WWF-Brazil to call on Brazilian Congressmen, NGOs, researchers, and farmers so that the very imperfections and redundancies in the alternate bill do not translate into real obstacles to Brazil's economic and social development as a result of degraded soils, water resources and natural resources," Scaramuzza said.
Also under threat are Brazil's impressive commitments on climate change which mainly relay on continued reductions in deforestation, responsible for about 75 per cent of the country's emissions.


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(MCT) — CHICAGO — As Julius Peppers entered the locker room, he spoke for nearly everyone in the organization and probably its fan base when he exclaimed, "Winning ugly."
It trumps the alternative — being on the losing side of an ugly win. The Bears rebounded from a horrendous first three quarters of offensive football to claim a 23-22 victory over the Panthers on Sunday at Soldier Field. Robbie Gould atoned for an earlier miss with a game-winning 41-yard field goal as time expired.
The Panthers did what losing teams do in squandering a 19-7 lead in the fourth quarter. Jay Cutler, who was sacked six times in the first half, fired a 12-yard touchdown pass to tight end Kellen Davis, and cornerback Tim Jennings returned his second interception of Cam Newton 25 yards for a touchdown. Then, after the Panthers went back ahead, Cutler directed a two-minute drive for Gould's winning kick as the Bears improved to 6-1.
"That was an ugly one," said Jennings, who leads the NFL with six interceptions. "Offense didn't play well. Defense didn't play well. Special teams, we didn't get big plays."
Cutler never would have been in position for a two-minute drive had the Bears not forced the Panthers to settle for five field goals, including Justin Medlock's 45-yarder with 2 minutes, 27 seconds remaining that bounced in off the right upright and staked the Panthers to a 22-20 lead. A first down by the Panthers would have given them a chance to run out the clock, but the defense held and forced Medlock to kick — as it did on three of four red zone trips.
With 16 minutes, 30 seconds left in the game, the statistics were badly skewed. At that point, the Panthers had the ball for 30:22 to 13:08 for the Bears. Carolina led in offensive yards 369-61, and the Bears had produced minus-10 yards passing as the sacks wiped out what little gains had been made. Fans were booing.
"Those first 31/2 quarters were just ugly," said Cutler, who added that the bruised ribs he suffered Monday against the Lions were not an issue.
Gould missed a 33-yard field goal at the start of the fourth quarter, but after a defensive stop, Cutler connected with Davis for the touchdown. On the next play from scrimmage, Steve Smith slipped, and Jennings hauled in a high pass for an easy pick and score. It was the Bears' sixth interception return for a touchdown, a club record for a season and an NFL record through seven games.
Suddenly, the Bears led in a game that looked lost. Driving for the victory, Newton (20 of 39, 314 yards) missed Smith (seven catches, 118 yards) in the end zone, and the Bears needed only a Gould field goal to win after Medlock's 45-yarder.
What happened looked as easy as pitch-and-catch. Cutler, who finished 19 of 28 for 186 yards, hit four passes to Brandon Marshall and one to Earl Bennett. They were quick slants that were open for gains of eight, 12, seven, 11 and 10 yards to easily move downfield.
"They were playing one coverage, and we just kept hitting them and hitting them and hitting them," Cutler said. "That's pretty much it."
That is exactly how the Panthers (1-6) felt. Cornerback Captain Munnerlyn said the Panthers were locked in Cover-4 and suggested defensive coordinator Sean McDermott should have changed it up.
"I just play the defense they call, but you gotta switch it up," Munnerlyn said. "I felt like Jay Cutler, he knew what we were in. So he knew the weakness of the defense and they attacked it. We've just got to do better.
"(Cutler) was real rattled. I feel like we did a great job on him. We know once you get after Jay Cutler, I think Charles Woodson said it, he'll fold. But he kept fighting, he overcame that and he got his team the win."
With his glass half-full, Bears coach Lovie Smith sees it all from a different perspective.
"There's no such thing as an ugly win," he said. "To me, the team that deserves the win always ends up on top at the end. We'll definitely cherish this."


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On a chilly October evening in 1983, I packed myself into a car with four other friends from Glen Burnie and we drove through the city to Memorial Stadium. There, along with maybe 5,000 other crazies, I waited well past midnight for the Baltimore Orioles to return from Philadelphia in the afterglow of their World Series-clinching win over the Phillies.
I was one of the fence-climbers that night, scaling the fence that bordered the player's entrance and literally hanging on for dear life just to catch a glimpse of Eddie, Cal and my favorite player of that season, pitcher Mike Boddicker.
I remember the night like it was yesterday. And we thought it was a big deal back then for 5,000 people to gather and welcome home the team.
For a long time since, Baltimore has been cast as a "baseball town".
That changed — officially — on February 5, 2013.
Today, as if this statement needed a notary public, it was stamped: Baltimore is a football town now.
Yes, as last season's successful baseball campaign proved, the folks in Charm City will rally around the local nine if they put together an improbable six months of baseball and work their way into the post-season.
Baltimore still loves baseball. But more than that, they love winning baseball.
Today in Baltimore, at least 75,000 fans made it into the stadium and another 250,000 or more coated the downtown streets to welcome home their championship football team.
It was a remarkable showing. Historical, in a lot of ways.
This city has done a lot of things over the years as it pertains to sports. But they've never, ever pulled off anything like they did on Tuesday afternoon. And there might not be another city in America who would have showed up like Baltimore did both at City Hall and M&T Bank Stadium.
Mark it down until something else surpasses it: Today, February 5, 2013, is the greatest day in the history of Baltimore sports.
Never before has a Baltimore team been showed that much love from the city they call home.


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think that one of the guy holding the other guys cock by his prince albert is so hot
think that one of the guy holding the other guys cock by his prince albert is so hot
Tats and piercing specially cock piercings are hot as hell
Thanks - beautiful boy, made all the better with a PA. Love it!
Oh, yes, brickbats, he is sooo hot - look at that cute slightly hairy body. And all that underwear...
I never knew I had this fetish until I opened this thread. This gets me so hard and horny it's not even funny.
Although I could never imagine getting mime pierced ....
Got my PA 2 years ago, and took this pic a few weeks after I got it done.
Thanks to everyone who's contributed to this thread. I enjoy seeing dudes wearing metal.
Well, I cringe but am aroused at the same time.
if u are thinking bout geting a cock percing go for it they dnt hurt
i have a pa and dnt fell the percing it felt werid with the receving tube only but u can try sounding b4 to get used to the fell
My Pa and ball piercings......anybody thinking of getting one go for it
I have a PA. No pain at all. GO for it, if you're wanting one. Very sexy.
some videos off guys geting pa on xtube search pa
Just me hanging out.
Here's to rape, rife and revolution! may prostitution progress and Som'bitch become a household word.
i just have got back from geting an Amphallang Piercing done man it fells good pics to come later
i so totllay want one sooo bad even tho it hurts but the pain is worth it right us gay boyz
I can not even imagine getting this done....OOF. However, I do like getting bb'd with a heavy metal pierced cock. Don't like suckin em, though, cuz the clackin on my teeth and it feels weird in my throat...course is a DOM tells me to shut the fuck up and do what I'm told, I guess it doesn't matter much what I think about it.....just gotta shut up and suck....
I would be smart to adjust the sized of my PA for an expert cocksucker. There are differnet sizes and shapes to be had. One guy loves the 0 gausge up the ass but cant swallow one with a diameter larger than a 1/2 inch, so i will change it out for him.
Here's to rape, rife and revolution! may prostitution progress and Som'bitch become a household word.
I'm seriously thinking about getting one. I have a fb with one and I love playing with it. I'm nervous about the pain, but more nervous about the healing process (no sex/masturbation for 6 weeks?!!).
I turn 30 next month. It might be my bday present to myself.
I love body piercings of all types. Including cocks.
But pierced cocks do hurt my teeth some times.
WOW... Completely lickable. I love licking. This picture is epic.
I got one of those last year!
Depends if you actually have a frenulum or not as to pain levels... I've seen guys who have been cut who clearly do not have one, and they have a shaft piercing instead but still call it a Frenum piercing. I'd assume they would hurt more than a true Frenum piercing.
The skin is very thin in the frenulum and when I got mine there was no pain at all! You could just "feel" it if that makes sense... So that was all fine. The healing took about 2 weeks before I could "wank" without serious pain (torture!), then for another 2 to 4 weeks after I'd simply take it out and put it back after having fun, haha.
All healed now... I do not regret it at all! It can make sex a bit better for me, although I don't think it makes a huge difference to any partner (but its not a massive barbell anyway!). Its more fun in oral sex.
^ can you show us a pic - sounds interesting!
Thanks for all the fantastic pics, brickbats. These ones are incredibly hot. I don't know why, but I love pierced cocks. I just don't have the guts to get one...
and this is sooooo hot!!
Of course. It gets a bit "tighter" when I'm fully erect and you cant wobble it up and down as much...
Um.... not much else to say, other than the pierce holes are hidden behind the frem, so if I ever took it out and the holes left a scar they could only be seen if someone really went hunting for them.
I whole heartily recommend it! Feels brilliant!
As long as you have a proper frem, I'd even suggest giving it a go yourself:
It was very easy when I had it done, and feel grieved I had to pay the guy to do it for me!!!! lol. But its up to the individual obviously.
That looks really good! (and you've got a nice cock too!). I could imagine doing that; it would be nice to have one. I watched a guy on channel four getting a PA and it looked a bit painful.
Yes!!!! I saw that as well... I think he was more in shock... big pussy haha. I'd never get a PA though as it never heals up if you take it out... but its up to you really. I like mine as it was not invasive, it looks "nice" and brings new feelings to the underside of my penis during sex/wanking.
I tend to agree.... I like the look of a PA (on someone else!), but what you've got seems more of a realistic idea. Thanks for posting the pic by the way!
A few more. The first one's nice!
^ that's amazing - do you wear anything in it ever?
Hot cock, hot piercing!
Seriously heavy metal.
There are more pictures on this website, but its pretty gruesome so be warned!!!!
A few shots that have been on the internet forever and probably posted in this thread too, but found in an obscure corner of my hard drive...
The only thing I like about PA's is that guys with a PA always want to fuck bare.
I have considered getting a prince albert or frenum piercing but my partner and close friends think the cock should be left alone with no piercings
Wow! I agree with you - very hot guy, made even hotter with that PA.
This is so beautiful!
Very cute pic
Go for it! PAs and frenums look amazing and feel awesome.
If you've got questions of concerns, PM me and I'll try to help.


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Irrational's Ken Levine shared his thoughts with us on the recently announced 1999 mode for BioShock Infinite. Read the full interview below to get Levine's opinion of himself as a gamer, the purpose of the additional mode, and what he misses most from that year.
In case you missed the announcement of 1999 mode earlier this week, the short version is that BioShock Infinite has a mode where Vita-Chamber revives cost money and you have to scrounge for every penny and every bullet to get through the game – just like you did in classic titles like System Shock or Deus Ex. Don't worry if you're not hardcore enough to have fond memories of that era, though. BioShock Infinite's normal difficulty modes will feature a similar (lack of) difficulty to the other games in the series.
Read on for the lengthy interview with the BioShock's creative director himself.
Game Informer: Why are you spending your precious development time and budget on 1999 mode?Ken Levine: It occurred to me in a revelation, what was missing in BioShock 1 – the sense of permanence. And then once you realize that, you're like, "Okay, we need to deal with that problem." I miss that; my favorite part of playing those old-school games is making those decisions.
What decisions do you have to live with in 1999 mode that you don't normally?Even in regular difficulty mode, you're still making choices about your nostrums, which are similar to the gene tonics [in BioShock]. You're still making permanent choices about those. They're stuck to your body permanently. The big difference in terms of choices in this mode is that you're not going to be able to be a jack-of-all-trades, much like in games we've done before. If you're going in one direction, like one weapon or a certain type of vigor, that's going to come at the expense of other weapons and other vigors. If you're specialized in, say, rifles, and you're out of ammo for that and you come across a bunch of pistols or rocket launchers or something, you're going to be not so good with those weapons and you're going to feel that pain. You're really going to be incentivized to find resources for the weapons you're good at. I think that's going to be really interesting when you get into those fights where you feel like you're up against it in a way that you're not normally. Modern games can have a sort of even difficulty across all moments, and I really like those [other] moments. I'm a big fan of comeback moments. This comes from strategy games for me originally, where you really feel you're down and you manage to work your way back up to a place of power, but you have a period in the wilderness.
Do you worry that the challenge will get in the way of the authored experience that's at the core of BioShock?I think that's a risk, certainly. Probably what we're going to do is you'll only be able to get to that mode through some kind of unlock. Not unlock in the game through "left, right, up, down," that kind of thing. But the kind of people who are going to play this are hardcore gamers, right? The people who are going to read Game Informer, go to various blogs and websites, and find this information. Those are the kind of people who are going to want this kind of challenge, I think. But yeah, there's definitely a risk that you're going to get pounded so much that you may not be able to take in the environment as much as the guy who is playing on easy or super easy. We want to give something to the people who are more interested in the game aspects and the resource management aspects.
It seems like difficult games are having a bit of a renaissance these days. Do you agree?I'm an old-school gamer so I'll go play a game like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and that really drives me, the "scraping by" feeling. That's a different game than BioShock, but for us, it was like, "Okay, let's not forget about those people." And we can't forget about those people because as a gamer, I very much am one of those people. My reactions have probably decayed enough that I'm going to get my ass kicked in 1999 mode, but it's certainly where my head is. I am an XCOM guy, I am a Civilization guy. That's my gaming DNA. I'm a System Shock 1 guy. Those games are so hard, but I think that this is a nice way to have our cake and eat it too.
[Next up: The influence of metrics on BioShock's development, what you get for playing 1999 mode, and more]


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It's true. To the extent that I pulled a handful of old mags down from the loft this afternoon and have been reading [Amiga] Format, CU, User International, Power, The One and Action for the last couple of hours.
The A1200 will be down too, I think. As if I've not got enough to do with all this new Linux malarkey


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Mount Vernon junior varsity Lady Tiger place second at tournament
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The Mount Vernon junior varsity Lady Tiger volleyball team finished second at the Paul Pewitt Tournament last week. The team beat Paul Pewitt 25-11 and 25-10 and beat Atlanta 25-21 and 25-20.
They lost to Mount Pleasant 20-25 and 27-29 in the championship game. For more information, see the October 3 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.