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Man City stats of 2017: Sane and Stones impress
With almost three months of 2017 gone, how can Manchester City look back on the first quarter of the calendar year? Club Journalist Jack Mumford takes a look at the numbers.
Pep Guardiola's City have played 16 matches played across all competitions since the loss at Liverpool on New Year's Eve, winning ten of them. The Blues' only two losses came at Everton in January and Monaco earlier this month.
The nine matches in the Premier League are made up of five wins, three draws and that solitary defeat at Goodison Park.
Yaya Toure has been City's most used player in the Premier League, playing a total of 735 minutes in 2017. David Silva (697), Kevin De Bruyne (696) and Raheem Sterling (674) are all on Toure's tail.
In the eyes of many that watch the club regularly, the emergence of Leroy Sane has played a big role in City's exciting form.
Sane has started every match, barring the 0-0 draw at Huddersfield in the FA Cup fifth round, since the loss at Everton on 15 January and the German has scored an impressive six goals in that time from his left-wing berth. The German has created 11 chances in his seven consecutive Premier League starts, three more than he managed in his nine sporadic showings earlier in the season.
Another creative player to have reached great heights so far this year is Silva. Operating in a deeper midfield role and wearing the captain's armband, the Spaniard has created 20 of City's 92 chances in the Premier League in 2017 himself.
Guardiola has called for his side to be better in both boxes and it appears to be coming true as the season wears on.
City have scored 36 times in the 16 matches of 2017, at a rate of 2.25 per match, whereas they scored 59 from the 29 matches between August and December at a rate of just over two.
The Blues are still conceding at a similar rate though, having conceded 16 from 16 matches in 2017 and 28 from 29 matches in the second half of 2016.
John Stones' form since New Year's Eve has been another huge positive for the club. The centre-back has cemented his place at the heart of City's defence, missing just two of the 16 matches.
Stones is still winning around 60% of his duels but his average pass accuracy has risen from 91% to 94% in recent months and fans are excited to see how the England international builds on such a dominant performance against Liverpool last time out.
Many of the on-the-ball statistics demonstrate a slight improvement from City's form in the first half of the season.
The average Premier League possession since turn of the year has been 59%, which is the same as it was during the 2016 portion of the campaign.
However, the overall average pass accuracy has crept up ever so slightly from 85% to 86% with the number of successful passes per match rising from 417 to a whopping 464.
With a challenging week approaching, including trips to Arsenal and Chelsea, Guardiola and his players can take plenty of confidence from the fact that the statistics seem to indicate they are heading in the right direction.
Have you spotted any noticeable differences? Tweet us at @ManCity to let us know what you think has been the best thing about City's play in 2017!


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Innovus Pharmaceuticals to Acquire Ex-U.S. Rights to the Marketed Skin Cream CIRCUMserum(TM), for Enhancement of Sexual Sensation in Men
LA JOLLA, Calif., Feb. 28, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Innovus Pharma"), www.innovuspharma.com, (OTCBB:INNV) today announced that it has signed a binding term sheet with Centric Research Institute ("CRI") for over $7.5 US million in upfront, milestones and sales royalty payments, in order to acquire global ex- U.S. rights to the proprietary U.S. marketed skin cream, CIRCUMserum™.
The skin cream, CIRCUMserum™ is a patent-pending new formulation of essential natural ingredients. The cream moisturizes the head of the penis, making the skin softer and more sensitive. In a use study by urologists in the US after the product was launched in 2012, 80% of regular users reported heightened sensations and greater sexual satisfaction.
"This product can make a difference in people's lives," said Dr. Bassam Damaj, Chief Executive Officer of Innovus Pharma. "Over time, the circumcised penis can become calloused, reducing sensitivity. CIRCUMserum™ restores that natural sensation, which helps both to achieve orgasm and to maintain erections."
CIRCUMserum™ is expected to be especially effective in circumcised men, whose penises lose sensitivity over time without the protective foreskin, and in men with diabetes, who have a high incidence of erectile dysfunction because of neuropathy of the extremities. "Diabetic men are an important target population for us," said Damaj.
"Although not currently needed to market the product and to follow up on the encouraging initial use study, we are planning for a larger, more controlled clinical study this year," Damaj added. "The larger trial will be designed to provide support for a claim for increased sensation and blood flow.
"We are pleased with this partnership with Innovus Pharma and especially with Dr. Damaj who has an excellent track record of approving products in this area and an outstanding record of commercial partnerships with large pharma and distributors in the Middle East and North Africa where most of the target population exists," commented Dr. Albert Liu, CEO of CRI. "In addition, all of the product ingredients are listed by the Food & Drug Administration ("FDA") as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe), and since we are not making any drug claims, the product is not required to gain New Drug Application approval from the FDA."
CIRCUMserum™ is designed to be applied once or twice a day to the head (or glans) of the penis, using the included handheld dispenser. The product is currently marketed in the U.S. by CRI. For more information on CIRCUMserum™, go to http://www.circumserum.com.
About Innovus Pharma
Innovus Pharma, headquartered in San Diego, CA, is an emerging pharmaceutical company that delivers innovative and uniquely presented and packaged healthcare solutions through both prescription medicines and consumer and health products.
Innovus Pharma develops, in-licenses, acquires and markets proprietary respiratory, dermatology and autoimmune pharmaceutical products intended for better patient compliance and results. The Company is building a robust pipeline with a wide range of approved products, including arthritis pain relief product, APEAZ™, and CIRCUMserum™ for male sexual sensitivity, as well as product candidates across each phase of development, such as its VAP-1 program for psoriasis and dermatitis.
For further information about Innovus Pharma, go to http://www.innovuspharma.com
Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: With the exception of the historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that may be considered to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may individually or mutually impact the matters described in this release for a variety of reasons, many of which are outside the control of Innovus Pharma. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to Innovus Pharma's ability to negotiate the definitive agreements for the acquisition of the product described in this release on terms and conditions satisfactory to it, the results of clinical trials on the CIRCUMserum™ product, Innovus Pharma's ability to raise sufficient capital to fund its operations and growth strategy, the continued willingness of members of the Board of Directors to fund the company on an interim basis, Innovus Pharma's ability to achieve its development, regulatory, commercialization and financial goals for its existing products, its ability to acquire additional products, and its ability to achieve development, regulatory, commercialization and financial goals for such additional products. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein. Readers are urged to read the risk factors set forth in the Company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K, subsequent quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q and other filings made with the SEC. Copies of these reports are available from the SEC's website or the "Investors" section of Innovus Pharma's website at innovuspharma.com.
About Centric Research Institute
Centric Research Institute (CRI) develops revolutionary health and personal care products using safe, non-invasive topical and transdermal delivery systems. CIRCUMserum is CRI's first offering in a pipeline of innovations arising from scientific research into fundamental human physiology. The company is based in Encinitas, California.
CONTACT: Innovus Pharma Contact:
Kevin HolmesChesapeake [email protected]
CRI Contact:
Albert Liu, PhD.
[email protected]
Source: Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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It was mostly a party line affair when the House voted Friday to defund Planned Parenthood for one year, 241-187.
But, there were six exceptions: Three Republicans voted with the majority of Democrats against the bill, while two Democrats joined the majority of Republicans in favor. One Republican, Iowan Steve King, voted "present." With the exception of King's "present," none of the votes are terribly surprising for longtime observers of Congress who have watched how members of both parties come down on bills dealing with abortion.


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Increase Office Productivity and Protect Your Data! How to Care for Business with Signal Blocker.
Hacking is one of the biggest threats to business security – and integrity – today.
With 67% of businesses surveyed saying they have been the victims of cyber crime, it is not something you can ignore.
In addition to hacking, employee negligence and unintentional Internet exposure is the second most common form of security breach.
So what can you do?
Getting a signal blocker is one of the best ways to protect your company. Not only does it protect your data, it also increases employee productivity.
Not sure where to start? We are here to help.
Understanding the Method
There are many ways to get your network at risk. After all, the hacker has been a designer for years and can continue to find new ways to steal your data. You have to follow them.
It's important for you to understand their methods when considering signal blockers.
Types of General Attacks
The attack is blind
A very common method, it works like how it sounds. Hackers use "brute force" to break into your network.
Your WiFi is equipped with WiFi protected set up (WPS). WPS has an 8-byte pin. All the hacker needs is a few hours and a few thousand guesses come in.
WiFi is common
The type of "Man in the Middle" attack is more common in people traveling and using public WiFi.
In this attack, the hacker monitors your communications and activities while you're on the go. Finally, they can even intercept and change the communication you receive.
Use the Signal Blocker for Security
Obviously, having internet access is as important as an office as a dedicated phone system. By creating a smart system, you can protect yourself and your data.
By limiting mobile access and blocking phone signals, you can lock your data. You guarantee there is limited and secure access and prevents hacking violations mentioned above.
Give Your Productivity a Boost
Another benefit to locking your signal? This will deal with one annoying problem: employees are wasting time on their phones.
With the advent of smart phones, there are more things our cells do apart from making and receiving calls. Very easily sucked in SMS, playing games, social media … the list goes on.
We do not want to limit the freedom of our employees but we need to make sure we do not pay them to play around. Blockers eliminate distractions and keep them focused.


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WINCHESTER, Ky. (WKYT) - We've learned new information about an incident that sent a trick-or-treater to the hospital.
Winchester Police tell us an 8-year-old girl was pricked by a medical needle found inside her bag of candy Wednesday night. Police tell us the child went door-to-door in her neighborhood along Sturbridge Lane.
Police tell us after talking with the girl's parents they have narrowed down the houses where the family visited Wednesday night. Police tell us they have talked with people at each home but none indicted they use needles for any type of medical issues.
"We're not ruling out that this could have been a simple mistake or accident. We're hoping that it was that type of situation," Winchester Police Chief Kevin Palmer told WKYT.
"Whether it was a prank, on purpose, or even an accident, this is a child's holiday and children look forward to this," said Jennifer Parks, a neighbor and concerned parent. "I don't know what needs to be done, but something should be done."
Little kids on Sturbridge Lane no longer have any candy because it's now in trash cans after this incident. Parents on the street say chancing the candy just wasn't worth it.
"You don't know. You have no idea if something has been injected into your candy and you can check the candy all you want, but you have no idea," said Parks.
Neighbors who know the mother and her 8-year-old daughter tell us the little girl was taken to the hospital as a precaution after she was stuck by the needle when she reached into her candy bag.
Winchester police tell us they do believe this was an isolated incident.


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- Premier League
Chelsea and Arsenal face end-of-season play-off
Arsenal and Chelsea could face a play-off for the final automatic Champions League place if they finish with identical records after Sunday's games, the Premier League has confirmed to ESPN.
The two teams go into the final round of matches two points and one goal apart in terms of goal difference with a realistic possibility that they could end up inseparable. Both teams would have the same points, goals scored and goals conceded.
The team that finishes third in the Premier League will go directly into the Champions League group stage, while fourth place will enter in the play-off round, with the tie to be played over two legs on August 20-21 and 27-28.
Arsenal's 4-1 win over Wigan on Tuesday means a 2-1 victory for the Gunners at Newcastle, coupled with a 0-0 draw between Everton and Chelsea, would force a play-off. The same would apply to any scoreline between the two clubs which adds a goal to all four teams: so 3-2 and 1-1 or 4-3 and 2-2.
Premier League rule C.14 states: "If at the end of the season either the League champions or the clubs to be relegated or the question of qualification for other competitions cannot be determined because two or more clubs are equal on points, goal difference and goals scored, the clubs concerned shall play off one or more deciding league matches on neutral grounds, the format, timing and venue of which shall be determined by the board."
Chelsea won both league games this season 2-1 but the Premier League does not recognise head-to-head as a tiebreaker, unlike the Football League and most European leagues.
Scheduling a play-off would prove very difficult for the Premier League. Wembley Stadium would be the logical choice as a neutral venue in London, but it is booked for the Champions League final on Saturday, May 25, the Championship play-off final on Monday, May 27 and England's friendly with Ireland on May 29.
England will expect to have their players released by both clubs, as would the many other national teams whose players represent the respective sides. There are international games scheduled every day at the start of June, with Brazil facing England in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, June 2. Even if that Saturday was a viable date for the clubs, Wembley is already booked for the International Stadiums Poker Tour.
June 3 to 13 is an official FIFA international break for World Cup qualifiers, and the UEFA European Under-21 Championships also starts on June 5. The Confederations Cup, featuring Brazil, Spain and Nigeria, then begins on June 15 and runs until the end of the month. It means it could be July before a viable date is available, but UEFA requires qualifying clubs to submit official entry documents no later than June 3, 2013.
Even if the Premier League hoped to play the game on the weekend of May 25 at a venue other than Wembley, such as Tottenham's White Hart Lane, Chelsea will be in the United States that weekend to play two money-spinning games against Manchester City and will fly out at the start of the week.


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2020 Addison Street / Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-2020 / firstname.lastname@example.com
The Box Office window is open 12:30pm-7pm and during all performances.
2020 Addison Street / Berkeley, CA 94704
The Box Office window is open 12:30pm-7pm and during all performances.
West Coast Songwriters Competition
May 24 7:30 pm
Come check out the future when the West Coast Songwriters Association presents its monthly Freight & Salvage Songwriter Competition, where members get the chance to take the stage and perform their material before a live audience. Performers sign up from 6:45 to 7:20, and at 7:30 the show's on! Each night, guest judges award a "Best Song" and "Best Performance." The most active songwriters' association in the United States, WCSA is dedicated to providing the environment, opportunities, and tools to nurture and promote songwriters; among the extraordinary singer-songwriters actively involved in the WCSA are Steve Seskin, Candy Cameron, John Lester, Michael McNevin, and Nyree.
Listen to sample tracks from upcoming artists.


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GroovyOnline needed a new coded website design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 4 designs submitted by 4 freelance designers.
Short and sweet visual changes for this Assoc. site. All the copy stays the same, this is just a visual redesign.
Desired Color Scheme:
corporate/professional look
Desired Style:
corporate/professional look
Accepted File Formats:
All the copy and composition is to stay the same. Just edit the images, css and fonts to change the appearance of the site. Keep the site structure and links the same.
Site is at: NARCLI.org


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Tim David needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 80 designs submitted by 34 freelance designers.
This is wide open folks...Don't go according to themagicteacher.com's current appearance. The web site will be re-designed according to the new logo from THIS CONTEST.
Desired Color Scheme:
Any colors, but a black background seems to look the coolest.
Desired Style:
- No circular logos please
- Stay away from a school theme, even though it says Teacher in the domain.
- No cheesy rabbit in the hat type magic please. More like Criss Angel, David Blaine, or Ellusionist.com. Think "rock-and-roll band type of cool"
Accepted File Formats:
PSD, gif, jpg
- The logo should have the text "TheMagicTeacher.com", but not necessarily ONLY text. Images are fine as well, as long as the domain name is prominent. Remember...I don't want "The Magic Teacher". Instead, I want it to say EXACTLY: "TheMagicTeacher.com" (no spaces and case sensitive)
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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Taking your bike on the bus can make it easier to travel longer distances or avoid riding on major streets. This can be a good alternative to riding in the dark or cold weather. All buses operated by Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) have bike racks on the front of the vehicle. The graphics below show how to load your bike. For more information, call WSTA at (336)727-2000 or visit the WSTA website (opens in a new window).
Cyclists may also board the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) Express Bus with their bicycles when traveling through the Triad Regional service area. For more information, call (800)588-7787 or visit the PART website (opens in a new window).
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in 'Lifelike,' artists play with our sense of scale and expectations
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays-Tuesdays. Through May 27.
Admission: $10; ages 25 and under free
Phone: (858) 454-3541
It's rare to see so many smiles in a museum. But as curator Siri Engberg points out in the catalog to "Lifelike": "Illusions have enormous power to captivate and to marshal our attention toward things we might otherwise deem unimportant."
She might have added the power to delight and amaze in this engaging exhibition originated by Minnesota's Walker Art Center and now showing at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego's La Jolla galleries through May 27.
The exhibition contains works by more than 50 artists (with multiple pieces by several of them), so there's plenty to consider. (Is that plug or that thermostat on the wall real, or is it one of David Lefkowitz's "Fixtures"? And does it matter?)
As these artists play with our sense of scale, our expectations and our perceptions, seeing this exhibition is akin to walking through a carnival funhouse.
Here are five key artists and their works:
Andy Warhol: "White Brillo Box and Yellow Brillo Box" (1964). With his soup cans, executed two years earlier, and then his Brillo boxes (and then countless other artworks), Warhol broke down the barrier between high and low art and subsequently became an icon in both. He could be considered the godfather of making it real (or making the real seem unreal and the unreal real). Attention must be paid.
Susan Collis: "Forever Young" (2009). Typical of the London-based artist's work, "Forever Young" is not what it seems. It looks like a pile of trash rescued from a construction site. But look at little closer and Collis has quietly embedded precious woods and materials like silver, platinum, black diamonds, mother of pearl, white gold, topaz and amber into this work. There's a message embedded in there, as well.
Kaz Oshiro: "Dumpster (Flesh With Turquoise Swoosh)" (2011). Oshiro is an artist who aspires to "find an area where representational painting and abstract paining coexist." He's nailed it here, and although you'll swear this piece is made of metal, it's actually canvas. In other words, it's an abstract painting stretched over the form of a Dumpster (even if your mind will want to see it as a Dumpster with splotches of paint).
Maurizio Cattelan: "Untitled" (2001). In the delight department, this miniature elevator by the often satirical Italian artist is pretty hard to beat. It's tiny — not much taller than your shoe — but accurate down to the last detail (including the wee push buttons and digital readout on the inside). Its remarkable precision makes its scale all the more incongruous.
Jonathan Seliger: "Heartland" (2010). Seliger, whose self-described artistic intentions involve "three-dimensional paintings," goes the opposite direction from Cattelan in this huge, oversize, surprisingly powerful milk carton. He gives "got milk?' a whole new meaning, and like all of these artists, he's adept at making the ordinary seem extraordinary.


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triformity needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 69 designs submitted by 26 freelance designers.
BankAround is in need of a new logo more suitable for its beta launch. This site provides consumers an easy way to compare, discover, and share banking products and experiences.
We are launching the beta of our simple and friendly comparison banking site. The site helps consumers find the best interest rate for their hard-earned cash and allows them to share thoughts about their banks. We need a logo that represents the this exciting product and captures all its essense -- to help consumers to save and make more money.
- Web 2.0 style
- White background so we can reuse it on other things
- Vector so we can scale it easily -- ideally EPS
- Feel free to be creative and use more than just arrows
- Something that aligns with our product (see above)
- No clip art, stock photography, purchased stock vector graphics
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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Loyola University
New Women's Residence Named in Memory of Henry T. Chamberlain
.LOYOLA UNIVERSITY dedicated its new women's residence,
Chamberlain Hall, on November 11th in a ceremony
conducted by a young Jesuit priest, son of the late
Loyola dean in whose memory the building is named.
Converted to a dormitory from two apartment houses
which have been joined together, the four story building
is the largest of the three women's residences at
Loyola. Its 50 rooms include rooms for studying, recreation,
laundry, and informal gatherings. The ninety-nine
young women who are housed there represent nine
states and three countries and, as a group, they boast the
highest scholastic average among the three residences.
Henry T. Chamberlain, whose name the new hall carries,
was a partner in the predecessor firm of Allen R.
Smart & Company, and continued as a partner in
Touche, Niven, Bailey & Smart until 1949. A major part
of his distinguished 30 year career was spent as both educator
and administrator at Loyola. In addition to his
post as dean (1931-46), he was a member of the Board
of Lay Trustees, comptroller of the University, and
chairman of the accounting department.
A teacher of unusual ability, he was especially noted
for his Certified Public Accountant review courses
which consistently produced gold medal winners in Illinois
State examinations. As president of both the American
Accounting Association and the Illinois Society of
CPAs, he was also a leader in his profession. Before his
death last year he served for 12 years as president of
Thompson-Bremer & Company.
Rev. Henry T. Chamberlain, S.J., son of the late dean,
blessed the building. Also participating in the ceremony
were Mrs. Chamberlain, widow of the dean, and the
Very Rev. James F. Maguire, S.J., president of Loyola
"This memorial to be dedicated today can only begin
to express Loyola University's debt and gratitude to
Henry Chamberlain. His greatest memorial will always
be the many who have benefited from his lifetime of


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George Kirk was a Human Starfleet officer in the early 23rd century who was noted for saving the lives of eight hundred people during his twelve minute tenure as Captain of the USS Kelvin during an attack by the Narada.
Service and sacrifice
In 2233, Lieutenant Commander George Kirk was serving as first officer aboard the USS Kelvin under Captain Richard Robau when it was diverted by Starfleet to investigate a mysterious singularity. The Romulan ship Narada, under the command of Captain Nero, emerged through the black hole from the year 2387 and began firing upon the Kelvin, severely damaging the ship.
When Robau left the Kelvin to negotiate a cease fire, he left Kirk in command of the ship. Before he departed, Robau told Kirk to prepare to evacuate the Kelvin and set the ship on autopilot.
When the Narada resumed firing, it became apparent that it never had any intention of negotiating a cease fire. Kirk followed the orders he was given and gave the order to abandon ship.
Among those being evacuated was Kirk's wife, Winona, who was aboard the ship and was going into labor with their son. She was to be evacuated and Kirk promised to join her shortly thereafter. Attempts to set the ship on autopilot failed, however, and Kirk was forced to remain on board to prevent the Narada from destroying the evacuation shuttles. He set the Kelvin on a collision course with the Narada. As the Kelvin charged on its suicide course, George used the ships weapons to shoot down the Narada's missiles before they could impact the fleeing shuttles and escape pods (saving the shuttle containing his wife in the process), saving further lives in the process.
In his last moments, Kirk was in contact with Winona as she gave birth to their son. They were trying to find a name for their child and he suggested naming the baby after Winona's father, James, rather than his . The last thing George Kirk heard before dying in the collision with the Narada were the cries of his newborn James T. Kirk. His sacrifice disabled the enemy ship and saved the lives of eight-hundred people.
Captain Christopher Pike wrote his dissertation on the Kelvin and George Kirk. Pike came to admire Kirk, describing him as a man who did not believe in "no-win scenarios" and as someone who had the instinct to leap without looking, a trait he felt Starfleet had lost by the 2250s.
Because George died prematurely, James Tiberius Kirk never knew his father and thus never had an inspiration to join Starfleet. Instead, he spent his early years as a rebel and trouble-maker, until he was finally convinced by Pike to enlist in Starfleet and dared to do better than his father who had saved the lives of the crew of an entire ship, (when as Pike mention's his total command time of the Kelvin was only 12 minutes); a dare James would eventually satisfy by saving the entire Earth population and any other planetary population that otherwise might have been destroyed by Nero as the acting captain of the USS Enterprise in 2258. Pike reflected to James that George would be proud of his actions. (Star Trek)
When James sacrificed himself to save his own crew on the Enterprise in 2259, he heard the voices of his father and mother as he lay between life and death. (Star Trek Into Darkness)
- Star Trek films:
- Star Trek
- Star Trek Into Darkness (archive voice only)
Background information
George Kirk was played by Chris Hemsworth. Although Spock referred to George Kirk as being a lieutenant when he was killed, Kirk actually wore the rank braids of a lieutenant commander; Spock may have been abbreviating his rank in a non-traditional manner as lieutenant commanders are usually referred to as commanders. Deanna Troi, Geordi La Forge and Shelby have also both been addressed as lieutenants (in "Encounter at Farpoint", "The Most Toys", "Hero Worship" and "The Best of Both Worlds, Part II", respectively) while clearly holding the rank of lieutenant commander.
Hemsworth received credit in Into Darkness for use of his voice in audio flashbacks of the first film.
He may have a brother, since James T. Kirk said he was staying at his uncle's farm in Star Trek Generations. It was never made clear which of his parents had a sibling though, or if he was just using the term for a long time family friend. In Star Trek, an uncle Frank was cut from the script and reworked into Winona's new husband heard in the film.
The name "George" for James Kirk's father first originated in Vonda N. McIntyre's TOS novel Enterprise: The First Adventure.
Intel's Star Trek tie-in website gave his serial number as SA-733-9624-AM.
The 2013 virtual collectible card battle game Star Trek: Rivals is using his picture for card #76, Acting Captain G. Kirk.
External link
- George Samuel Kirk, Sr. (alternate reality) at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works


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Bisaproperty needed a new stationery design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 20 designs submitted by 7 freelance designers.
Bisa Property is a property development company that also runs a serviced apartments chain. We are reinvigorating our look and need:Letterhead, compliment slip, business cards, fax sheet and email signature all using our new logo generated from a recent competition.
The logo is simple, clean, sleek and modern. if conveys a sense of design importance as well as a hint of "big business" structure. Please use that description as a guide for the stationary.
We have a tagline of "lifespace" but at this stage do not want to use it on our stationary thus the files I list here are not inclusive of it. There is also a file which has a shadow under the logo, please only think of using this for one side of the business card (perhaps with all the details on the reverse side). if it doesnt fit in with your design though it doesnt have to be utilised.
The files are here:
vector (no shadow): http://www.mediafire.com/?9mtidmmiyti
PSD (no shadow): http://www.mediafire.com/?0ydgokjnyoa
PSD (with shadow): http://www.mediafire.com/?8mam4tktlyg
Business details to be included (headings for your info only, not to be included unless necessary):
Registered business name: Bisa Property Pty Ltd
Business number: ABN 36 008 487 107
physical address: 1/16 Bougainville St Manuka ACT 2603
postal address: PO Box 3711 Manuka ACT 2603
tel: 02 6295 6177
fax: 02 6295 2978
email: email@example.com
web: http://www.bisa.com.au
Also, if possible we would like an fax sheet as a word doc that could be filled in on screen.


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America's debt problem: 3 letters
Re: "The United States of debt," Nov. 4 Perspective article.
I was both pleased and disappointed by this article on health care and Social Security. U.S. Comptroller David M. Walker is awake enough to see problems, but can't do enough to solve them. This is because Mr. Walker is not politically independent or non-partisan, he is just fiscally conservative. His solutions are that we cannot support our needs by paying what they will cost; we can only cut costs (and services). Raising taxes is a mortal sin.
Refusing to raise money for our desires is like walking into an auto showroom, offering less for the car of your dreams than can be accepted, and then walking away without making any effort to negotiate – and without your dream car. This is an apt analogy, because Americans have clearly exhibited a willingness to pay the price for cars of their dreams, so why not give them that option on health care and retirement support?
Social Security and Medicare's financial futures can be secured by adjusting today's premiums. The American medical system can be improved by breaking out of the ideological free-market box, and looking for innovative solutions, not just labeling them unacceptable and rejecting them.
Mr. Walker needs to wake himself up, so that he can provide the educational part of his tour, not just the warning part.
Stephen Fass, Denver
Comptroller David M. Walker is doing the citizenry a tremendous service with his "Fiscal Wakeup Tour." One can only hope that his willingness to articulate the magnitude of the crises of Social Security, Medicare and the national debt without political bias will awaken American voters to the hypocrisy of most Washington politicians and presidential wanabes. What a sharp contrast Mr. Walker presents to FEMA and so many government officials from both parties.
Rob Fletcher, Castle Rock
Back in the '30s, the "fiscal conservatives" in the GOP blasted FDR for his "tax and spend" policies. Now, the GOP carries out a program of "borrow and spend." Totally irresponsible. Tack that on top of the degradation of the environment by the swarms of people and our children will really get it in the neck.
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- Score: VCU 90, Duquesne 63
- Records: VCU (16-3, 4-0 A10), Duquesne (7-11, 0-4 A10)
- Location: CONSOL Energy Center - Pittsburgh, Pa.
- The Short Story: VCU rolled to its 13th straight win, using a 28-4 run in the first half to put the game away early. Junior Rob Brandenberg and sophomore Treveon Graham combined for 42 points to lead the Rams to the 90-63 victory over the Dukes. VCU has now won 12 of its past 13 true road games dating back to last January. The win gave Head Coach Shaka Smart his 100th career victory, making him just the 12th coach in Division I history to win 100 games in his first four seasons.
How It Happened
- Graham hit two early three-pointers as the teams traded buckets to start the contest. Derrick Colter kept Duquesne close with eight early points for the Dukes.
- With VCU leading 13-12, the Black & Gold kicked it in to high gear with three straight treys from Graham to ignite a 28-4 run that gave the Rams a 41-16 cushion with 2:12 to play in the first half.
- Graham and Brandenberg combined for 27 first-half points to help send VCU into halftime with a 44-18 lead.
- The second half would start exactly the first half ended with a layup by Juvonte Reddic, a steal and a three-pointer by Brandenberg.
- VCU's lead would reach as high as 35 after junior D.J. Haley grabbed an offensive rebound and laid it in for a 62-37 lead with 14:26 remaining in regulation.
- The lead would stay above 30 for much of the remainder of the game thanks to 24 bench points for VCU with 11 different players finding the scoring column on the day.
Beyond the Box Score
- The victory was the 100th career win for Head Coach Shaka Smart. At 35, Smart is the second youngest in terms of age (Brad Stevens was 34). He becomes just the 12th coach in Div. I history to win 100 or more games in his first four years. He did so in just 131 games, which is tied for 30th fastest in all Div. I college basketball history.
- Senior Darius Theus became just the fourth player in VCU history to tally 200 steals with four on the night. He moved into third-place all-time on the steals chart (203).
- Senior Troy Daniels became just the fourth player in VCU history with 200 career three-pointers. He joined Joey Rodriguez (211), Brad Burgess (231) and BA Walker (269).
- Treveon Graham scored in double-figures for the 12th straight game with 20 points on 7-of-14 shooting. He knocked down a career-high five three-pointers on the night. He now has five 20-plus point outings this season.
- Four different Rams had at least five rebounds to help VCU gain a 42-29 advantage on the glass.
Head Coach Shaka Smart
"The thing is that's just not my 100th win. It's the 100th win at VCU for Coach Rhoades, Coach Wade, Coach Roose, David Hinton, Darius Theus, Troy Daniels, all those guys have been around for the last four years. Over that time we've made a lot of progress and they all had a huge part in it. Other than that, it's just another win, we all want to win some more. If you spend too much time focusing on milestones and accomplishments, you're not focusing on the next game, which is the only way you can keep getting better."
"I'm pleased with the way our guys played defensively tonight, particularly in the first half, only giving up 18 points. Coming out of the Saint Joe's game, we gave up 80 points in regulation in that game and that was flat out too many. I thought tonight the first half tonight was a step in the right direction, the second half wasn't as good, but we'll get back and watch the tape and see what we have to work on for the next game."
Sophomore Treveon Graham
"We didn't actually even know it was number 100, so congrats Coach. It says a lot about the type of coach he is and what he demands from us, not just on the court, but in everything we do."
"My teammates are doing a good job of getting me good looks and I've been able to knock down some shots. I just want to do whatever I need to do to help the team win, whether that's getting a rebound or scoring baskets, whatever it takes to win, that's what I want to focus on."
Junior Rob Brandenberg
"One thing we always work on is continuing to play our style of basketball no matter how the game is going. Whether it comes in the first half or late in the game, whenever we can get to the other team, we just want to continue to push the ball and put pressure on them for all 40 minutes."
Up Next
- The Rams hit the road again, making the short trek across town for the first of two showdowns with intracity rival, Richmond. Game time at the Robins Center is set for 7 p.m. The contest can be seen nationally on CBS Sports Network.


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Thursday, February 2
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- 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Do I Trust the Cloud? by D. Joshua Taylor
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- 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Optimize Your Site for Search Engines by Robert Gardner
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill., and WESTMINSTER, Colo., September 9, 2011−Today at the 2011 Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) Conference in Springfield, Ill., the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) honored five of its members for their exceptional achievements in the field of genealogy. APG President Laura Prescott presented the awards at today's luncheon, which featured APG Vice President Kenyatta Berry, who presented, "Discovering a Genealogical Treasure Trove with A.B. Caldwell."
Those honored with awards included:
Jake Gehring received the Grahame T. Smallwood, Jr., Award of Merit, an award honoring personal commitment and outstanding service to the APG. Gehring served on the APG Board of Directors from 2004–2005; as Vice President 2006–2007; and President 2008–2009.
Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FNGS, FUGA, was awarded the APG Professional Achievement Award. The award, created in 2007, recognizes exceptional professional achievement and ethical behavior with contributions to the field of genealogy. Dr. Jones has served as co-editor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly since 2002 and is a past APG board member and Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG®) trustee and president. With more than forty years of research and teaching experience, he frequently lectures, teaches, and writes about genealogical methodology. He is an instructor for Boston University's Genealogical Research Certificate program, Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR), and the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy.
Amy E. K. Arner received the APGQ Award in recognition of her consistent contributions. She has written the APG Quarterly Mailing List column for several years, adapting it to meet changing circumstances along the way. She has also been a proofreader and a member of the APG Publications Advisory Committee.
Certificates of appreciation were awarded to Beverly Rice, CG, APG Roundtable coordinator, 2005–10, and to Melanie D. Holtz, CG, complier for APG Quarterly's "Chapter Spotlight" and "Member News" sections from 2008–11.
"Today's award recipients represent excellence in leadership and service to the field of genealogy," said APG President Laura Prescott. "The range of this group's service demonstrates the breadth and depth of genealogical volunteer opportunities in our field. We thank them for their outstanding contributions."
About APG
The Association of Professional Genealogists (www.apgen.org), established in 1979, represents more than 2,400 genealogists, librarians, writers, editors, historians, instructors, booksellers, publishers and others involved in genealogy-related businesses. APG encourages genealogical excellence, ethical practice, mentoring and education. The organization also supports the preservation and accessibility of records useful to the fields of genealogy and history. Its members represent all fifty states, Canada and thirty other countries. APG is active on LinkedIn, on Twitter (www.twitter.com/apggenealogy) and on FaceBook (www.facebook.com/AssociationofProfessionalGenealogists).


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Best Dressed Of The Week: Robert Sheehan
He's in Madrid with Lily Collins and Jamie Campbell Bower. I don't see why I have to justify why he's the Best Dressed Of The Week. But if you really want me to, here's how I break it down: -Nathan is wearing a carpet on the carpet-Nathan is wearing flipflops.-It's NATHAN I love him. Full Story
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I covered The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones Toronto premiere last week. A note on Jamie Campbell Bower -- I never understood it until I saw him move. Bower is tall, lanky, and he has a rock star swagger that's very attractive. For me though, it's all about Robert Sheehan, who's not even top 3 in the cast but is totally #1 on pure personality and charisma. Full Story
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Nathan and his mother
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Love/Hate Nathan
This is Robert Sheehan in Dublin today shooting a scene for the 3rd series of Love/Hate. Love/Hate was the most watched show in Ireland in 2011. And a major reason why Sheehan did not return to Misfits. As I've said all along, I didn't miss him, not at all, in Misfits series 3. Um, like, DO YOU REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED? Click here Full Story
The new Misfit
Misfits season 3 is now shooting. Yes, yes, without Robert Sheehan. Like I've been saying, I don't think I'll miss him. I don't miss him already. And besides, again as I've been saying, Nathan was becoming less and less interesting to me. You would have tired of him scratching his balls and the high pitched voice. Full Story
Misfits: Lauren wins, Robert talks
HAVE YOU STARTED WATCHING THIS SHOW YET? It's easy online. Try it. The BAFTAs happened on Sunday honouring the best of British television. Misfits won in the drama category last year. There was no repeat but Lauren Socha, aka Kelly, took home Supporting Actress. Yay! All five original actors were on hand for the event. Full Story
Down one orange jumpsuit
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Bono, Ben, and Robert
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New Delhi/Gurgaon, Feb 5 (IANS) Standing in front of a wine tasting class of restaurant managers, wine importers and producers, Cavaliere Subhash Arora declares: "People in India waste too much time in matching wines to food."
The crowd looks up from their booklets filled with notes about each wine and stares at him curiously. Matching wines with food is why many of them are there. But most understand the frustration of trying to match wines with the spices in traditional Indian dishes.
"We had a dinner last night with the Indian Wine Academy and we heard members say it was hard," Michele Shah, an Italy-based wine critic, told the audience about a dinner of 44 enthusiasts at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Delhi. "There aren't that many wines to match to Indian food spices."
Shah says it is best to find a rounder and fuller wine with pairing Indian dishes.
"In particular, wines that are fruit driven and have softer, velvety tannins are a better match," Shah told IANS through email.
Whether or not people have found a way to match up wine and Indian food has not stopped the wine industry from booming. It is just one of the ways that wine is transforming from a trend to a lifestyle product. Industry lobby Assocham says the wine industry is growing at a rate of 35 percent and would reach Rs.2.700 crore (500 million USD) in 2012.
"Drinking wine as a lifestyle choice is catching up very fast," Arora told IANS. "Wine is now always there at places where it hadn't been even offered before, like parties and weddings."
Arora is president of the Indian Wine Academy and has judged over 24 international wine competitions since 2006. He says that over the last five years, wine as a drink choice has started to become a trend. Indians are known for drinking spirits, especially whisky, and Arora says many of these people are not changing from their signature drink, but adding wine as a selection.
"I think (some people) have figured out the downside to hard liquor like whisky and rum, which was quite the done thing in the evenings for health reasons and wine is a good alternative," said Anasuya Gupta, one of the only purely wine enthusiasts at the tasting.
Gupta could be described as a typical wine drinker as she is a well-accomplished woman who drinks wine with company, as well as uses it in the kitchen. She says her two children, aged 23 and 20, have also started to enjoy the taste.
"There are a lot of young urban people who enjoy drinking wine," Sovna Puri, Head-Tastings & Training at Sula Vineyards, told IANS.
"Budget wine is very affordable from the point of view of college students and most youngsters do prefer a wine on the sweeter side."
Gupta gets her wine delivered to her house through a programme designed by the Wine Society of India. She likes to pick smooth wines that she can drink and also uses it in the kitchen when cooking special dishes for her family.
There are over 500 liquor stores selling wine within Delhi: 423 government-run, 90 private and 16 mall-based liquor outlets. Wine is no longer restricted to beer and wine stores and is sold as a lifestyle product in most hypermarkets.
Spar Hypermart opened the liquor store portion of its store in Gurgaon less than a month ago. It says that 25 percent of its business comes from wine. It has signs between the aisles describing different features of wine, information on how to store it and even what type of glasses should be used for each different kind. Sales of imported wine are greater but the Indian selection is growing.
Cavaliere Arora says that although local wine is not as popular as its imported counterpart, "it's a niche market and it's growing".
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I used to murder people for money, but lately it's become more of a survival technique. Once an assassin, always an assassin. So much for being plain old Gin Blanco. With every lowlife in Ashland gunning for me, I don't need another problem, but a new one has come to town anyway. Salina might seem like a sweet Southern belle, but she's really a dangerous enemy whose water elemental magic can go head-to-head with my own Ice and Stone power. Salina also has an intimate history with my lover, Owen Grayson, and now that she's back, she thinks he's hers for the taking. Salina's playing a mysterious game that involves a shady local casino owner with a surprising connection to Owen. But they call me the Spider for a reason. I'm going to untangle her deadly scheme, even if it leaves my love affair hanging by a thread.
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- RabidReads
- 23-12-2012
Be prepared to be put through the emotional ringer
Jennifer Estep definitely has a knack for creating characters; from her phenomenal heroine, to her lovable sidekicks, to her downright devious villains, I can't help but be impressed every time I step into her world. That and I simply can not put her books down! Widow's Web was no different except for the fact that I was mildly scared to turn the pages; not because I was worried that I wouldn't enjoy the story but because I feared for Gin and Owen's relationship. That's how involved I am in this series. Their struggles actually take an emotional toll on me. If that's not the definition of a great author then I don't know what is!
I find myself oddly fascinated by Estep's antagonists; even if some of them are only present for one book, the amount of detail and thought that goes into them is simply remarkable. On the surface, Salina Dubois appears to be merely an ex-girlfriend trying to rekindle an old flame. However, as the story progresses it becomes obvious that there's so much more to her than meets the eye. By the end I was in awe of her cruelty and cunningness; she definitely gives Gin a run for her money (in more ways than one)! I loved the way that Estep gradually widened this character's scope until the big picture was revealed. Practically every chapter ends on a cliffhanger which had me constantly saying "I'll just read one more…" and you all know how that goes. Now I'm stuck waiting until March for Deadly Sting. Ooh, the pain!
There's trouble in paradise between Gin and Owen which honestly, was to be expected. Had their relationship bliss gone on for too many books I would have been disappointed. Yes I love them to death and yes I want them to get their happily ever after but they haven't been tested nearly enough yet for them to have reached that point. This is Urban Fantasy people, there's no such thing as easy! Grayson's attitude was tiresome but understandable; love is blind and this book does a great job of illustrating that. I was impressed with Gin's level of maturity and patience given the situation, in her shoes I would have turned into a jealous, sniveling mess. I think that Owen will eventually come to his senses and I'm more than willing to wait for that day; I just hope that he doesn't take too long because he might end up being too little too late.
Finn really proved himself to me in this installment. For the past several books he's been taking on a more active role in the assassin business and he really brought his A-game this time around. His character has morphed into so much more than just the ladies man that he started out as. Gin asked some very difficult things of him in Widow's Web and he never hesitated. Not once. Like Blanco, he does what needs to be done regardless of who it pisses off and I love him for it. Especially now after everything that went down between Gin and Owen; it helps to lessen the blow knowing that Finn has her back.
I skipped over my usual go-to review criteria like the plot, pacing and writing because the awesomeness of these elements are a given seeing how this is an Elemental Assassin book but rest assured, they're just as good this seventh time around. Be prepared to be put through the emotional ringer with Widow's Web but take heart, Jennifer Estep will make it up to us. I have faith.
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- Julie
- 01-09-2012
Not worth my credit
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
I enjoyed the growth of the author and the story line started out interesting. I only heard sloppy, sloppy, sloppy twice. The story seemed to flow much better then the previous books in the series. Then all the sudden it was a personality swap with the characters that we've come to know and I was at a total loss of enjoying the rest of the story. At this point I'm not even interested in a next book at all.I understand angst and drama needed to add to a story but come on... We've been through this stuff before with Donovan. Owen, what the heck happened! And Gin, how can I root for a character that is so spineless with her personal life.... And the constant calling Owen her lover, made me want to puke.
What was most disappointing about Jennifer Estep's story?
That she seemed to forget her characters personalities or she choose for them to be spineless and mindless shells of what they were or could be.
Any additional comments?
Am I being harsh? Maybe... but after 6 books, you come to know and expect more from a story then a tough as nails assassin, moping around and questioning herself for protecting those she loves by doing the job she believes is right then crying over a man that betrays her completely. Then we are left with her hoping that time heals this man and brings him back.. WTH?!?
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- Jessica
- 30-08-2012
Gin has crappy taste in men!!
First Donovan Caine has a crappy attitude, and now Owen goes from awesome to whiny and emo?? I understood his defense of Salina in the beginning of the book but by the end after hearing and witnessing all of her craziness I don't know what his problem is. Also, Gin's total acceptance and inability to stand up for herself drives me nuts. She's supposed to be this tough, strong woman but she turns into an absolute basket case with the men she sleeps with?? The storyline, excluding Owen is a good one. I hope to see more of Cooper and more of Phillip in the future. Fortgang does her usual great job on the women's voices.
8 people found this helpful
- Guro
- 27-08-2012
Paranormal and realistic!
What made the experience of listening to Widow's Web the most enjoyable?
First of all, this is a great series! Gin is such a nuanced character, she can seem both conscientious and heartless at once. The supporting characters are also well developed. And the atmosphere is so well described.
Secondly I think Lauren Fortgang does a great job narrating! All the characters has different ways of speaking. And she brings the story to life.
What other book might you compare Widow's Web to and why?
I don't think anything really can compare to the Elemental assassin series. But if i had to pick, I'd say something like the Jane Yellowrock series or the Vampire for Hire series. Because they are paranormal books with a strong female main character.
Have you listened to any of Lauren Fortgang's other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have listened to the previous books in this series. And she is as good as ever!
Any additional comments?
This is a great series, so if you haven't heard the previous books, you should start from the beginning with "Spiders Bite".
3 people found this helpful
- Kindle Customer
- 12-09-2012
Good but not what you expected
Would you listen to Widow's Web again? Why?
It was good once but I didn't like Owen in this book. Be interesting to see where she goes
with this twist. Hope the next book comes out soon!
2 people found this helpful
- Maria White
- 24-08-2012
Love this series
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
If urban fantasy is one of your favorite genres you'll love the Elemental Assassin series. Book 7 is no exception - all of them are equally good. They have it all: fantasy, adventure, action, magic, romance, friendship, - storytelling at it's best!
What about Lauren Fortgang's performance did you like?
Lauren Fortgang does a superb job at narrating - her voice is very clear and understandable (English is not my first language) - yet the characters are very distinct. I very much like her voice, as it is not so high pitched as some other female voices to make my ears hurt.Her voice has character and it is very pleasant to me.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
The books of this series always take me with them completely - be it suspense, emotion, the tale itself.... very enjoyable but not too much (there are some other books I have to put aside because I can't stand the upheaval any more...)
Any additional comments?
Wonderful entertainment - highly recommended!
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- K. April Holgate
- 03-11-2013
Awesome Urban Fantasy
I have mixed feelings about this book. I wasn't feeling the storyline in the end. It didn't feel true to the characters. Since when is Owen so blind? It just seemed hollow to me.
I still love the series but this book is my least favorite so far. I can only hope the next book gets things back on track.
3 people found this helpful
- Ashley
- 01-10-2013
New Evil Villian. Same Kick Ass Gin!
Gin Blanco grabbed me from page one (well, disc one? I don't know how to quantify in Audio?) of Spider's Bite and hasn't let go since. Its hard to root for an assassin... I mean usually they are the BAD guys, but Gin is a terrific anti-hero. You want her to be victorious, even if she has to kill 12 people in the process.
This book brings in a NEW crazy super villain. One who wants what it rightfully Gin's. I love the character development in this one. It showed how much Gin has grown and how much she really does love her family- the one she choose. I applaud that she took the actions that she did knowing the risks as they were. I can't say more without risking spoilers. BUT I already have the next one queued and ready to go.
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- Readers Confession
- 08-08-2013
Gin and Owen, sigh!
I've been putting off continuing this series because I keep hearing from everyone that Owen is pissing them off. I got nervous and wanted to keep Owen wonderful in my mind. But alas, I bit the bullet and decided to continue. I don't know if it's because I syked myself up or because the worst is still to come but I actually enjoyed this book and Owen wasn't THAT bad. Let me back up.
The Elemental Assassin series NEVER lacks for action. It's not like other series where it's just at the end, oh no, most of these books have action throughout including opening scenes. This one was very different and actually pretty funny when I figured out what was going on. I was rather confused at first but I thought it was cute and clever and brought out more of the characters personalities.
Just when Owen and Gin are in an ideal place in their relationship his old flame comes back into town. Her name is Salina and she has more history with Owen than Gin ever knew. Slowly Gin begins to unravel the web of lies surrounding Salina and gets down to the bottom of everything. And only in true Gin nature does the book end with an elemental showdown.
Salina was truly one sadistic woman. She would have given Mab Manro a go for her money in the best villain department. Where as Mab was cold, sick and twisted all the time, Salina was a trickster. Salina was a woman of many faces. She could fool the best of them, including Owen into believing she was a sweet innocent girl.
Owen definitely pissed me off in this book but not THAT much. He was completely blind when it came to Salina, yes, but he should have communicated with Gin better. He left too much room for speculation when it came to Gin and Salina. Instead of clearing the air and making his intentions clear he just chose to say NOTHING, which was the worst part.
Gin as always did what she had to do. Always putting her family and friends lives before her own. She will protect them no matter what, even if it ends her life. Her problems with Owen are making her a mess. She's not good with emotions she'd rather kill and mask her pain. I'm hoping her and Owen fix their problems sooner rather than later.
Oh and thank you Jesus that Bria is not a snob anymore! She was actually pretty supportive and I'm glad that she's being a real sister to Gin.
As always Lauren Fortgang is a great narrator for this series. I love when new characters are introduced and her voice seems to match their tone too. For instance, the voice for Salina was perfect! It reflected exactly what the scene called for either sweet Southern Belle, cold assassin or seductive womanizer. I look forward to hearing more from this narrator and of course Jennifer Estep.
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- A. Hogue
- 09-07-2013
Good, but a little disappointing
I'll try not to put spoilers in, but I may spoil a bit. I don't like the direction Owen took in this book. He always seemed so much stronger and better put together than he ended up in this book. It was disappointing and just made me mad. Is still a good book, good villain, and Gin is awesome as always. I don't think you should skip it, just know you may be frustrated at the end.
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- Kyle
- 24-12-2015
Great cheese
I really enjoy the spider series of books sure they are alittle cheesy with some awful one liners but they are good old fashion fun in my opinion
- Kapaxiana
- 02-03-2015
Good storyline
I really like this series. The only thing that I find really annoying is that there is a lot of recapping to let people know why this and that happened.
- J. Cook
- 27-01-2013
Only for spider fans
For a series of books that started so well the last two have been rather flat, when you off a long running bad guy, girl in this case and then replace it with monter of the week you tend to get bored, I hope that the next outing shows growth and not more of the same or that will be my last.
- 30-12-2012
Not for the cold hearted
Our heroine and retired assassin Gin meets her coldest enemy yet - her boyfriend's ex-fiancee...
Unfortunately, the plot is lukewarm at best and the final fight scene irritating (cos the way to win is obvious).
I love, love, love these books .... But this is by far the poorest of the series. You have to add it to your collection though, if you're a fan like me.:-)


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SJSU STARS Report
San Jose State University STARS Assessment 2011:
AASHE Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating Report
- Executive Summary
- Summary of Points Earned by SJSU
View the San Jose State University STARS Assessment 2011 Report [PDF]
Executive Summary
Sustainability, as defined by the Brundtland Commission in 1987, means "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Often times, the concept of sustainability is interpreted in practices as integrating the "Three E's" of environment, economics, and equity into our plans and actions. Sustainability holds special significance to San José State University and our fellow institutions of higher learning, since a large part of our job is educating our students on what it means to think and behave sustainably. Helping our students understand the inter-relationships between human systems that include product development, global economics, consumer behavior, and waste management, and their effect on natural systems, makes them better critical thinkers. It also makes them better problem solvers and provides a strong foundation for taking leadership roles in our community. Today, it does not matter whether you are majoring in Organization and Management or Art and Design—sustainability matters in all fields. In fact, having graduates who are "sustainability literate" is increasingly important to major employers of our alumni, which include the City of San José, Adobe, Cisco, Hewlett-Packard, and other prominent organizations in the Silicon Valley.
Another important function of the University is to practice what it teaches. For sustainability, this means minimizing the ecological footprint of the physical campus and making an operational commitment to address important sustainability topics such as green building, climate change, water conservation, and waste minimization.
In 2009, the University became a signatory to the Taillores Declaration, an international compact signed by over 350 universities in over 40 countries. This document commits SJSU to sustainability as an institution. In 2010, the Academic Senate voted to establish a Sustainability Board, a representative body responsible for setting SJSU's sustainability goals and monitoring progress towards their achievement. Conducting the sustainability audit that you will be reading about is an important step in recognizing and realizing the potential for sustainability on campus. In the following pages, you will see how we performed in aspects of sustainability ranging from the number of courses we offer that are focused on sustainability to the percentage of on-campus food that comes from local sources.
We are happy to report that in its inaugural year, SJSU earned a Silver rating, indicating that overall our sustainability efforts have been good. Strengths we should be proud of include the following:
- Breadth of sustainability course offerings- of our 62 departments, 40 (64%) offer at least one course related to or focused on sustainability. Altogether, our students have 328 such courses available to them.
- Depth of faculty involved in sustainability research- important work on pressing sustainability issues of the day, from climate change education to organic gardening, is taking place in departments all across campus. Over half of all our departments have at least one faculty member active in sustainability research. This accounts for 18% of our tenure and tenure track faculty members.
- Student involvement- at least nine student organizations are focused on sustainability education and activism, reaching over 19,000 students a year.
- Transportation- 59% of students and 49% of employees use alternative transportation (e.g., bike, bus, train) to come to campus.
- Food- almost 24% of our food is purchased from local sources.
- Energy – over the five year period from 2005 to 2010, total building energy use was reduced from 447,049 MMBtu to 427,507 MMBtu.
- Human Resources and Diversity—our policies and programs demonstrate leadership in the CSU. We ensure our employees are paid and treated fairly and that respect for and celebration of diversity is an everyday practice.
- Innovation- the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library and the Green Wave energy auditing program demonstrate how SJSU has successfully partnered with the City of San José on shared sustainability goals of strengthening the community with the City of San José.
And while our overall rating was good, the audit reveals several areas where significant efforts are needed for us to be on par with peer institutions and for us to be in sync with the needs of important Valley employers and partners. To improve, more attention is needed in the following areas:
- Climate Change Strategy and Planning, and Policy -while several University or CSU policies and guidance documents exist on specific areas of sustainability (e.g., procurement, energy conservation), the University lacks a comprehensive framework that has the support of top administration. Most universities at the forefront of sustainability have such policies in place.
- Ensuring Student Sustainability literacy- about 60% of our students graduate from SJSU without a guaranteed basic understanding of sustainability issues and solutions.
- Sustainability in New Student and New Employee Orientation- students, faculty, and staff have opportunities to engage in sustainability workshops and events on campus, but only if they know about them. Incorporating short but informative sustainability modules into orientation and training can get everyone off to the right start and strengthen the culture of sustainability that we are building on campus.
- Having LEED-Certified Buildings- the LEED standard has been recognized across the U.S. as the mark of a green building. For SJSU to be considered a resource for green technology, the university should make its own commitment manifest in new and existing buildings.
- Continuing Support of Current Sustainability Efforts- with a new administration in place, it is important to provide support and resources for people and projects that enabled us to earn a Silver rating in the first place. Our current rating is good for three years, at which time we hope that SJSU can build upon its achievements to date.
This report contains a number of useful and practical recommendations (with resources on where to get more information) that we can start working on today. When implemented, they will make our campus a model of sustainability in Silicon Valley and beyond. San Jose State University STARS Report 2011 Davis Langdon, An AECOM Company 5
This means that each of us—every student, faculty, staff, and community member—should consider what sustainability means to us, and how we might incorporate some of these recommendations into our lives. If you are inspired after reading this report, I encourage you to contact a Sustainability Board member and see how you can participate. We welcome your input and support.
In appreciation,
Katherine Cushing, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Environmental Studies
Director of Sustainability in the Office of the President (AY 09-10 and AY 10-11)
Anne Marie Todd, Ph.D., Professor of Communication Studies Chair, University Sustainability Board
Adam Bayer, Director, Energy and Utilities Member, Sustainability Board
Summary of Points Earned by SJSU
STARS is a voluntary self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to gauge progress toward sustainability and to be recognized for sustainability leadership. The overall STARS score is earned by taking an average of the three main STARS categories and then adding any additional innovation points earned. The three main categories in the STARS rating system are:
- Education & Research
- Operations
- Planning, Administration & Engagement
Each STARS category is broken up into subcategories, each of which covers a different area of focus. The subcategories are broken up into different credits, and points are earned by meeting the criteria stated in a particular credit. Each credit is scored as outlined in the STARS Technical Manual. Tier One credits are worth between 1 and 14 points. All Tier Two credits are worth 0.25 points.
In addition to the three main categories, institutions can earn up to four additional innovation points. Innovation points allow institutions to recognize areas of advancement that are not covered by any of the STARS credits within the three main categories. To qualify for an innovation point, the institution must identify a path-breaking practice and/or performance that is not covered by other STARS credits or that exceed the highest criterion of a current STARS credit. The following table demonstrates how the STARS score of 50.52 was earned by San Jose State University:
|STARS Categories
|SJSU Points Earned
|Education and Research
|54.28 points
|38.99 points
|Planning, Administration & Engagement
|52.28 points
|48.52 points
|Innovation Points Earned:
|+2 points
|50.52 points
A detailed break-down of the scores and discussion for each category are found in the San Jose State University STARS Assessment 2011, located on the SJSU Sustainability Board website or download it here, San Jose State University STARS Assessment 2011 Report [PDF].