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portal | Definition of portal in English by Oxford Dictionaries
In these photos the halo around the sun or moon indicates a portal has opened – an interdimensional gateway between the three next levels (or dimensional realms) – the realm of Faery; the realm of Elementals and the realm of Angels (Almine, Ohio, 2017). These realms are magical and benevolent in nature and offer glimpses into the interconnectedness of their realms with ours.
I call this photo 'Fred and Ginger – The Joyful Dance'. They represent the harmonious interplay between the masculine and feminine in balance.


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After walking around Harajuku today, striking out at Secret Base, and being very impressed by the Omote Sando Hills mall (architecturally stunning from the inside, though the store selection is a bit foo foo for my tastes), I slogged through the rain (typhoon's a coming...) and headed down to Shibuya.
One of the coolest toy shops in the area is Project 1/6, Medicom's flagship store which features all kinds of toys, collabs, and exclusives from one of Japan's best toy companies. Their quality is always consistently high, from Bearbricks to Kubricks to the 1/6 line. Pretty cool shop too, but I'll save those pics and write up for a future store visit blog.
I was really there today to check out the new Max Toy x Medicom exclusives. And they did not disappoint! Two figures are getting the exclusive treatment: Dragigas (7,500 yen) + Alien Argus (7,000 yen).
They won't be on sale until Nov 3, but the store has already put them out on display, along with Mark Nagata's original painting for the Dragigas header card!
The display case is nicely placed in the center of the store, so 100% of visitors see it when they walk in. Classy.
Side and back shots:
Closeups of Dragigus:
This is a really stand out paint job, with metallic blue, red, and gold colors + silver teeth and claws. A classic, clean look that does a great job bringing out the sculpt and character. I love the way the blue spray angles up the side of the figure's face + halfway up the ear.
Oh, and it comes with two extra heads!
Here's a closeup of Alien Argus:
To be honest, I'm holding out judgment on this fellow. It's an interesting design that fits in nicely with the Max + Xam alien kaiju theme, but it's also very symmetrical (three eyes on head + 3 suction cups (eyes?) on the left and right hands). Plus this paint job is very literal, with the chest ovals precisely filled in and the arms, legs, and head a very bold and direct green.
So, I think I'm going to come around to A.A., but it's going to take a few more looks/releases before the figure's character is revealed through the paint.
Anyway, it's great to see Medicom get more involved in the sofubi side of things. (I also spotted a Rangeas for sale in the store). Let's hope the trend continues!

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text: A substance that is naturally present in avocados may be able to help fight leukaemia, according to new research.Professor Paul Spagnuolo of the University of Waterloo has been exploring how avocatin B - one of the natural fats found in the foodstuff - affects people's health, finding that it may have significant benefits in terms of fighting acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).Statistics from Cancer Research show that the disease proves fatal within five years for 90 per cent of the individuals aged 65 and over who are diagnosed with it, but Professor Spagnuolo believes that his new avocado drug may help to lower these mortality rates in the future.He has carried out numerous rounds of tests to help him discover the full extent to which avocatin B can target the life-threatening illness, with his studies focusing on stem cells, which are the part of the body where leukaemia tends to manifest.The lead study author said that the results of his experiments with avocatin B 'confirmed that it targets stem cells selectively, leaving healthy cells unharmed'.While the new drug is currently years away from being approved for use in AML patients, work is underway to develop the medication so it is in a position to be tested in official clinical trials.Professor Spagnuolo's research is extremely innovative, as he is one of only a few scientists around the world searching for potential pharmaceutical treatments in compounds derived from food, which are known as nutraceuticals.Explaining why he prefers this research method, he stated: 'Extracts are less refined. The contents of an extract can vary from plant to plant and year to year, depending on lots of factors - on the soil, the location, the amount of sunlight, the rain.'This approach provides a clearer understanding of how the nutraceutical works and it means we can reproduce the effects more accurately and consistently.'


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A Christmas Horror Story
2015 film
A Christmas Horror Story is a 2015 film about series of horrorifyinge events that happen during Christmas.
- Directed by Grant Harvey. Written by Jason Filiatrault.
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- You Better Watch Out
- William Shatner — DJ Dangerous Dan
- George Buza — Santa Claus/Norman
- Rob Archer — Krampus
- Zoé De Grand Maison — Molly Simon
External linksEdit
- Encyclopedic article on A Christmas Horror Story at Wikipedia


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One of the things that make Glion Institute of Higher Education such a highly-valued school is that it mirrors what you'll expect to find in the hospitality industry. For example, a hospitality career will see you work in many different countries with people from across the globe. At Glion, you are perfectly prepared for this scenario, with 96 different nationalities represented on campus. We showcase this rich diversity twice a year through our Cultural Days, where students demonstrate the heritage and cuisine of their country.
What are the benefits of studying in a multicultural environment? How does it prepare you for employment? Our blog has all the answers you need to know, with first-hand testimony from Glion student Klara Hoxhallari.
The benefits
If you've chosen to study at Glion, you must be looking for an exciting, rewarding career. You want to see the world, working in some of the globe's most amazing locations. You seek friendships and partnerships with leading industry figures from different walks of life. Glion's multicultural student environment ensures you have the experience and knowledge to succeed in your future career.
One of the main benefits is international exposure. Studying alongside people from all over the world is a truly unique experience. It will improve your awareness and help you gain a global perspective. It will heighten your understanding and empathy, and ensure you are ready to take on roles anywhere in the world.
The more time you spend with one another, the more you learn about their nation's traditions and behaviours. It feels like you are travelling from one country to another.
You will also gain knowledge of different languages, a highly-valued skill in any industry. Being able to communicate effectively is essential in hospitality, so being able to do it in multiple languages will be a huge boost to your career prospects. Studying in a multicultural environment will make you a well-rounded, tolerant, flexible and knowledgeable professional.
Why I love Glion's multicultural environment
Klara fell in love with Glion due to its rich, diverse student atmosphere. "The most important factor in me joining Glion was the multicultural environment," Klara said. "On the first day of classes, everyone introduced themselves and their country of origin. To my surprise, I discovered nationalities I'd never heard of, such as Guatemala and Aruba. Additionally, some students hadn't heard of my birthplace, Albania."
Studying at Glion has given Klara respect and understanding of other cultures. "The more time you spend with one another, the more you learn about their nation's traditions and behaviours. It feels like you are travelling from one country to another. Therefore, you develop an understanding and respect for different cultures."
Klara believes Glion brings the different cultures together through a range of activities. "There is an immense wave of creativity flowing through the school," she said. "We get to express our skills and cultural backgrounds through various events. These include Glion's MasterChef competition and the Student Government Association barbecue."
Cultural Fairs to remember
Another event Klara points out is the Cultural Fair. "It's where students can show off their patriotism and provide people with a taste of their traditional foods," she said. "Cultural Fair sees a variety of flags hung all over campus, traditional costumes representing each country, and music and games from multiple nations. These events are all organised by students, demonstrating the Glion Spirit."
The most recent Cultural Fair took place on Thursday 17 May at our Bulle campus. South Korea was crowned winners in the Food category, with Russia taking home the gold for Decoration and Kazakhstan proving victorious overall. "Cultural Day has proven once again it is a hallmark event," said Giovanni Manfredini, who leads our Event Management specialisation. "It's an event that will continue to grow and inspire our global community to share their cultures and values."
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Time for a Change After Sox Clock Twins
To My Loyal Readers:
As I approach the third anniversary of writing Art of the Pale Hose, I'm still enjoying the process of blogging about the ins and outs and ups and downs of my favorite baseball team. It's been especially fun to write about the victories–like last night's 6-0 shutout win over the Twins behind Chris Sale and a potent offense, which was highlighted by Alex Rios and Paul Konerko home runs.
That said, one thing is going to change–I'm moving to another venue and this is my last day on mlblogs.com.
The good folks at ChicagoNow.com, the popular Chicago Tribune-owned blog network with several hundred blogs covering all interests, have asked me to join their select roster of White Sox bloggers. It will give me the opportunity to reach you as well as a new universe of Sox fans.
So, beginning tomorrow (Friday), you can find me at chicagonow.com/art-pale-hose. I hope you will join me there. And I thank you for your loyal support.
Best regards and Go Sox!
Art Berke
6 Possible Explanations for the 9-2 Blowout
I can't say last night's 9-2 thrashing by the Twins was a big surprise, though I would have preferred a fifth straight win and the chance to get over the .500 mark.
1. First of all, it would have been natural to have a letdown after the emotionally-charged weekend sweep at Wrigley.
2. The off-day on Monday might very well have stifled the Sox momentum.
3. Earlier in the day, the Sox attended the funeral of popular batting practice pitcher/coach Kevin Hickey. So, the day probably manifested into more of a reflective one than an atmosphere suited for a hard-nosed victory on the baseball diamond.
4. We continue NOT to play our best ball against the Twins. We've gotten better lately, but I guess it's something about those uniforms.
5. The Sox have trouble facing pitchers they've never seen.
6. If the first five points didn't contribute to the disappointing loss, this one certainly did: Simply put, this kind of blowout happens in baseball.
Impressive Sweep at Wrigley Puts Sox at .500
It was three days of fun for White Sox fans this weekend as solid pitching and a bevy of home runs carried the Sox to an impressive and very satisfying three-game sweep over the Cubs at Wrigley. And, more importantly, the South Siders, having won four in a row, now stand at .500 with a 21-21 record and are in second place only 2 1/2 games behind the first place Indians.
Just when you thought it couldn't get better after the Friday and Saturday wins, the Sox rose to the occasion this afternoon winning 6-0, the first time the North Siders have been shut out this season. The Sox pounded out three more home runs–back-to-back fourth inning blasts by Gordon Beckham and Adam Dunn and a fifth inning solo clout by Tyler Flowers–giving them eight for the series. Dunn and Beckham led the way with two apiece while Flowers, A.J. Pierzynski, Dayan Viciedo and Paul Konerko hit one apiece.
Starters Philip Humber, John Danks and Jake Peavy did a terrific job–combining for 19 innings, two earned runs only 11 hits and 13 strikeouts–and the bullpen, with the exception of Zach Stewart giving up four runs in the ninth yesterday when the game was already in hand, closed the door. Peavy, by the way, is now 5-1 with a 2.39 ERA.
Hopefully the winning streak continues as the Sox open a three-game series on Tuesday night against the Twins.
Peavy, Sox Go For Sweep and .500 Mark
The long ball.
That's been the key factor for the White Sox in the first two games of the Crosstown Series. On Friday, it was Paul Konerko's two-run homer and Gordon Beckham's tie-breaking blast that proved to be the difference in the 3-2 victory over the Cubs. Last night, Dayan Viciedo, A.J. Pierzynski and Adam Dunn all went deep in the Sox's impressive 7-4 triumph.
Today, the Sox are hoping for more of the same and have the added bonus of having Jake Peavy on the mound. A win would give the South Siders a satisfying sweep and put them at the .500 mark.
Sox Notes of Note: According to reports, veteran second baseman Orlando Hudson (below), recently released by the Padres, is on his way to the White Sox. Word is he will back up Beckham and play a little third base as well. While he played third in the minor leagues, Hudson has never played the position at the big league level. I don't see a downside with the signing, even though Hudson has been with five teams since 2008 and has been going downhill fast. He'll be making the major league minimum salary and if he doesn't cut it, it won't be hard to let him go. Look at it this way, as a backup he brings a positive veteran presence and he can't be much worse at the plate than Brent Morel has been…The baseball gods must be on our side as it looks like Captain Konerko has escaped the Friday beaning without any long-term issues. It could have been so much worse.
A Big Win and Sweet Revenge
The Chicago media will undoubtedly turn today's game into a celebration of Kerry Wood's career as he pitched for the last time and walked off the field to a Standing O. And Cub fans will eat it up. After all, they have to find something to cheer about about after more than a century without experiencing the ultimate baseball accomplishment.
Congratulations Kerry, but we Sox fans look at today much differently…
–It was a nice 3-2 victory with a fine start by Phil Humber and scoreless relief by Matt Thornton (Humber was charged with both runs), Nate Jones and new closer Addison Reed.
–It was a game where we got sweet revenge with cocky headhunter Jeff Samardzija, who hit Paul Konerko in the face with a pitch after Paulie clocked him with a two-run homer in his first time at bat. The payback came when Gordon Beckham touched what's his name with an eighth-inning, solo blast that proved to be the difference.
So, while they'll be lifting a glass (or 12) to Wood in Wrigleyville tonight, I'll be grateful that Alex Rios's ninth inning "lost in the sun" fly ball didn't affect the outcome, happy for the beleaguered Beckham and pray that Paulie is OK.
Cubs Loom as Sox Wing Their Way Home From Cali
The quick two-game road trip to the left coast, between the pair of games against the Tigers last Monday and Tuesday and the upcoming weekend series at Wrigley beginning tomorrow, ended today in a split. At least the plane trip home will be a pleasant one.
Speaking of pleasant, the offense woke up in the 6-1 victory over the Angels. The red-hot A.J. Pierzynski pounded out three hits with two RBIs and four players had two hits apiece: Adam Dunn (2 RBIs), Paul Konerko (RBI), Alex Rios and Alexei Ramirez. Dayan Viciedo, who is on a tear, added his sixth home run.
Chris Sale got credit for this fourth victory, pitching 5 1/3 innings. The only run he surrendered came on Albert Pujols third homer, his second in two days. Nate Jones (1 1/3 innings), Matt Thornton and Jesse Crain ( an inning apiece) closed the door the rest of the way with a scoreless 3 2/3.
Now, the Cubs.
After a Tough Loss, the Sox Try to Make the Best of a Brutal Schedule
Halfway through yesterday's game, with the Sox leading 6-0, I started to think about what I was going to write about the Sox's two-game sweep over the Tigers.
Then came the top of the sixth inning and all I could think about is "Hold the Presses."
Andy Dirks singles. Miguel Cabrera homers. Prince Fielder doubles. Alex Avila grounds out, Fielder to third. Brennan Boesch is hit by a pitch. Ryan Raburn homers. Jhonny Peralta walks. (Will Ohman replaces Jake Peavy). Pinch-hitter Delmon Young is hit by a pitch, Peralta to second. Austin Jackson homers. Dirks pops out. Cabrera lines out to center.
Heading into the ninth trailing 10-6, The Sox did make it interesting. They scored twice and had runners on second and third with Dayan Viciedo representing the winning run at the plate. Tank hit a long drive to right that came within a few feet of sending Sox fans home happy. But it was not to be.
Now comes the fun part. After losing a tough game, the Sox entourage took the long flight to Cali to face the Angels in a two-game series, today and tomorrow. Then it's back to Chicago to face the Media Darlings at Bartman Field. What were the schedule-makers thinking?
Sox Note of Note: A.J. Pierzynski was on fire yesterday, going 5 for 5 with three RBIs and two runs scored.


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Having only recently acquired our ice cream machine, it seemed a bit of a blow that my wife now has to trial a dairy-free diet. Sorbets are fine, but we both prefer the more fatty dish. As a diabetic, I would much rather indulge in something containing protein and fat than just a frozen sugar syrup.
Today's essay in the craft of ices is based on coconut cream, an emulsified form of coconut milk. I figured that emulsified coconut fat might go some way towards recreating the texture of a milk-based ice.
- 400ml can coconut cream
- 125g caster sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 small espresso
- Small shot of Captain Morgan rum
Ingredients are whisked until thoroughly mixed; due to the slighly granular consistency of the finished product, I feel that I may have under-done the whisking a little. Mixture is then introduced into the ice cream machine, which is run until it looks ready.
A quick taste-test whilst transferring to the freezer container was very promising indeed – to me, a better flavour than my milk/cream-based coffee ice cream, but then I am not normally keen on any milk/coffee combination.
My wife was rather taken with this. I tried it myself, but did not like it for the same reason that I do not like coffee ice cream – coffee is fine as long as it is served as espresso, but as soon as it is adulterated with anything, for me, it gains a huge yuck factor.
Regarding yuck factors, there have been some comments regarding the use of raw egg in this dish. We are in the fortunate position that, like our meat, our eggs are of known source and known quality, with a very short supply chain. I have no more qualms about eating these eggs raw than I would about making steak tartare with beef fillet from out butcher. Having said that, if either eggs or beef were coming from a supermarket, there is no way that I would use them raw.
For those who cannot or will not eat eggs, or cannot source good quality, fresh eggs, adding some lecithin to the mix may be an option. Please note that this will reduce the protein content to virtually nil. People with soy allergies should also check on the source of any lecithin that they might use.
Also on the nutritional front, whilst I have calculated that the fat content of the coconut based dish is similar to that of the dairy based one, it should be noted that the type of fat is different – I believe that the coconut version would contain more saturated fat than its dairy counterpart, for anyone who worries about that sort of thing. (You should be worrying about the sugar content far more than the fat.)


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Komodo can be used to debug Python programs locally or remotely, including debugging in CGI environments. The instructions below describe how to configure Komodo and Python for debugging. For general information about using the Komodo debugger, see Komodo Debugger Functions.
Debugger commands can be accessed from the Debug menu, by shortcut keys, or from the Debug Toolbar. For a summary of debugger commands, see the Debugger Command List.
Note: Breakspoints will not work with the Psyco Python extension enabled. The Komodo FAQ has a work-around solution.
To specify which Python interpreter Komodo should use to debug and run Python programs locally:
On the Debug menu or Debug Toolbar, click Go/Continue or Step In to invoke the debugging session. See Komodo Debugger Functions for full instructions on using Komodo's debugging functionality.
When debugging a Python program remotely, the program is executed on the remote machine, and the debug output is sent to Komodo. Komodo controls the debugging session once the session starts on the remote machine.
To debug a Python program remotely, the Python debugger client package must be installed on the remote machine. Packages are available for download from the Komodo Remote Debugging page. Alternatively, if your remote machine uses the same platform as the machine on which you installed Komodo, you can get the Python debugger client files from the pythonlib and bin subdirectories of the Komodo installation directory for your platform. The locations are as follows:
Mac OS X
For Python3 remote debugging, use the package named python3lib.
To install the Python Remote Debugger:
To verify that the setup is correct, run the following command:
set PYTHONPATH=%PYTHONPATH%;C:\debugger
If this command prints the word "ok", you can move to the next step. If this command results in an
python -c "import dbgp.client; print 'ok'"
ImportError then you need to resolve the error before continuing.
3. Put the bin\pydbgp.py script (bin/pydbgp on Linux and Mac OS X) somewhere convenient. This is the main script that you run to start a remote debugging session.
Tip: Placing the pydbgp.py script in a directory that is on your PATH environment variable, makes the script easier to run. On Windows, also make sure that your PATHEXT environment variable includes .py. On Linux and Mac OS X, ensure that the pydbgp script is executable by running this command:
chmod u+x **path/to**/pydbgp
Now try running this command:
pydbgp --help
If the setup is correct, the internal help documentation for running pydbgp is displayed.
Note: The debugging client relies on certain core python library files (e.g.
types). If you have added custom modules to your python site-packages,
PYTHONPATH or
sys.path with the same name as those imported by
pydbgp, the debugger may not work properly.
Python remote debugging sessions are started in one of three ways:
dbgp.client.brk() directly from within your Python program code.
All methods require that the Python remote debugger client package is installed on the remote machine (see Installing the Python Remote Debugger).
Note: For Komodo to open an editable copy of the file, a Mapped URI must be created to link the file on the remote filesystem with the URI Komodo receives from the remote debugger.
To start a Python remote debugging session from the command line:
python -S **path/to/**pydbgp.py -d **host:port** **your-script.py**
where host:port identifies the port on which Komodo is listening. By default, Komodo listens for remote debugger connections on port 9000. For example, if the "remote" machine is the same machine on which Komodo is running, start a debugging session with this command:
python -S **path/to/**pydbgp.py -d localhost:9000 **your-script.py**
Other options for using the pydbgp.py driver are available by running:
python -S **path/to/**pydbgp.py --help
If you are connecting to a DBGP Proxy, you must specify an
ide_key value with the
-k option to pydbgp.py. Listener port and DBGP Proxy settings are configurable via Edit|Preferences|Debugger. Select Debug|Listener Status to view the current settings.
Note: If your application requires that sitecustomize.py is loaded, you must run Python with the -S argument. The debugger will load site.py at the appropriate time. Komodo is unable to debug sitecustomize.py due to how Python handles loading of that file.
Note: If you followed the tip described in Installing the Python Remote Debugger the basic command is:
pydbgp -d **host:port** **your-script.py**
dbgp.client.brk() in your Python Programs
To break into a remote debugging session directly from within your Python code:
brk() function in the
dbgp.client module to set a hard breakpoint. For example, the following simple Python script will break into a debugging session when execution reaches the
brk() call:
from dbgp.client import brk
def foo():
print "Hello, World!"
brk(host="**mybox**", port=**9000**)
print "Goodbye."
brk() function supports the following arguments:
localhost if unspecified)
"Just-in-time debugging" allows the remote debugger to connect to Komodo if an uncaught exception occurs during execution (i.e. if a Python exception reaches the top level of your Python program). By adding the following lines of code to the beginning of your script, you can trap and explore the execution state of your Python program when an exception reaches the top level:
from dbgp.client import brkOnExcept
brkOnExcept(host='**mybox**', port=**9000**)
If and when an exception reaches the top level of your Python program, a post-mortem debugging session is started in Komodo at the line at which the exception is raised. The debug session is automatically placed in interactive mode so that you can inspect the current program environment, exactly like a Python interactive shell.
brkOnExcept() function takes the same arguments as
brk(). As with
brkOnExcept() attempts to connect to
localhost on port 9000 with an
idekey of USER or USERNAME if no arguments are specified.
To debug CGI applications written in Python:
dbgp.client Functions in Python Programs to call the Python remote debugger from within the application. Start the remote application through a web browser instead of running it from the command line.
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90 - Call Of Cthulhu :- Dark Corners Of The Earth (Xbox):
Based on the works of American horror writer H.P.Lovecraft, Dark Corners Of The Earth tells the tale of Detective Jack Walters. After being called to come to a derelict mansion by the police, he discovers that the leader of a weird cult has asked for him by name. But Jack has no idea who the man is and has never met him before.
Currently the cult is in a siege situation with the cops and the leader says he will only talk to our detective chum! Entering the mansion just as a firefight starts, he finds photos of himself and newspaper clippings of cases he has worked on totally covering one of the rooms! Who are these guys, and why are they so interested in our hero??
Hearing a strange noise coming from a staircase leading to the basement, Jack (or you, as you're in control) decides to investigate! Amongst other gruesome things, you discover a strange electronic device and upon powering it up, seem to conjure forth some weird alien entities! Yipes! Passing out in sheer panic, the screen fades to black and it's another 6 years before we catch up with the story....
Recently released from an asylum where he has spent the last 6 years, Jack goes back to being a Private Investigator. Trying to forget about his horrifying ordeal, he takes on the case of a missing shopworker, and travels to the small fishing town of Innsmouth to discover what he can about the disappearance. The locals don't take too kindly to outsiders, and soon Jack is fighting for his life and trying to escape the town and it's creepy inhabitants. As the story unfolds, he struggles to maintain a grip on his sanity as he uncovers more and more terrible and unbelievable secrets....
When you first start the game up, you'll be forgiven for thinking it's going to be a first-person shooter...actually though, it plays more like an adventure game. You creep around investigating the town and it's locked buildings, trying to stealthily avoid the residents and work out various puzzles to help you with the case.
Early gameplay also involves escaping pursuers, and one piece has you running from your bedroom locking doors with bolts behind you as you go and pushing furniture in front of them to further hinder capture! It makes for some pretty atmospheric action, and although it's tricky you'll keep playing until you get past as you'll want to see what happens next...
The game does seem to be rather tricky in general, and I haven't got too far in it yet..but from what I have seen, it only gets crazier and crazier as it goes on. It's certainly atmospheric, and there's lots of fun to be had working out how to proceed past the puzzles. Jack will start panicking occasionally and the screen will blur, or he'll start muttering away to himself as his insanity increases..which is another nice touch!
I do have a few issues with it though...control can sometimes be a bit fiddly, and I especially had problems during the escape sequence mentioned above, but it seems to happen a bit randomly and doesn't really break the game.
The biggest problem for me though, is Jack's voice. Although not actually that badly voice acted, it seems somewhat disjointed from what's happening on screen. Your character can be scared stupid and trying to leg it through a door, but he'll just calmly say something like "Hmm...it's locked. Maybe I should try somewhere else." As you can imagine, this affects the immersion of the game and makes you very aware that that's all it is...
Still, apart from those tiny flaws, it's another great spooky specimen and comes highly recommended!
89 - Body Harvest (N64) :
Halloween isn't just a great time for getting freaky with ghouls and ghosts, it's also the perfect time to indulge in a bit of alien hunting! And in this N64 title from DMA Designs ( who would later go on to become Rockstar North ) you can indulge in a great deal of bug-blasting shenanigans!
Since 1916, alien invaders have been visiting Earth every 25 years and harvesting it's inhabitants for food. In 2016, the last few human survivors are orbiting space in a space station and decide to send some Troopers back in time to try and prevent these body harvests from happening. However, the baddie bugs attack the station.. and our hero Adam Drake barely escapes into the past, being the only Trooper to do so! You then, must take control of Adam, and explore the areas where the aliens plan to invade and try to stop them munching their way through history!
Doing so involves some RPG-lite type exploration of buildings, chatting to the folks that populate these time-zones and seeking their help to battle the beasts. Some will loan you vehicles to use, or give you keys to secret passages or buildings that hold better weapons. The ultimate objective in these areas is to locate the Alien Generators that spawn the creatures and destroy them, whereupon you will gain access to the next area..
The aliens will attack in waves and attempt to capture humans and eat them. If you're to make it to the generators, you'll need to stop these waves! Running around on foot can be very dangerous, so it's very handy that there are all kinds of vehicles lying around the place and you can enter any one of these for a bit of extra health and firepower. Yes, that's right...just like Rockstar North's later titles you can hop into any vehicle you can see, and this game has loads....
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From Fire Engines to Fighter Planes, Tanks to Ice Cream Vans..there's load of different driving styles to master. It's easy to see that sandbox gaming is slightly older than most people think too, as the levels are huge and the vehicles allow you to explore them however you choose! It really is like GTA crossed with Earth Defence Force....
This is one of my favourite N64 games, and I can't recommend it enough! The levels get crazier and more filled with slimy alien bugs of increasing strength as the game goes on, and finding which weapons and vehicles to use and where is loads of fun. There are plenty of secrets to be found too, and it'll take you ages to see the end...
It's by no means perfect, and even at the time of it's release people found Adam to travel around a bit too slowly on foot...and it does have the occasional game-breaking bug, if you explore a bit too far from the course the game ideally wants you to take...but if if you give it a chance, stick with it and reach the later time-zones you should end up loving it as much as me! Go track it down and give it a blast!!
(Edit - Also click here to read a great article on the making of the game at Nintendo Life)
88 - Invasion Of The Zombie Monsters (ZX Spectrum, MSX) :
If you've been away from the Spectrum scene for a few years, you may be unaware that it still has a healthy amount of games being released for it each year! The next game on my list was released last year, and although originally only available to buy, thanks to it's generous creators you can now play it for free...and play it you should!
Young Ned is indulging in a bit of smoochy-smoochy with his girlfriend in the back seat of his car, when it suddenly gets struck by lightning! But this is no ordinary storm, and the lightning brings with it an evil shadow creature...who kidnaps Ned's girlie and reveals plans to conquer the world with an army of zombies!! What the shadow doesn't know though, is that in times of great danger Ned receives the wondrous "Moonshine" power, gaining energy and power bolts from the moon's rays! Off he goes to stop this evil fiend and get back his lady....
Presentation in this game is excellent, and if you didn't know any better you'd really think you were playing a big-budget release from back in the day! A funky tune and cool intro sequence start things off, and when you start the game proper you can expect colourful graphics and some great gameplay too!
It owes a lot to Capcom's Ghosts 'n' Goblins series, but is no worse for that! You traverse the platforms and pitfalls, battling zombies, monsters and killer plants and at the end of each level you'll face a boss, which you'll need to beat to progress to the next groovy level! Your bolts of energy can be made more powerful by picking up power ups along the way, of course...
Do yourself a favour and go find and play this gem right now! It's also available for the MSX (which has slightly groovier graphics) so if that's more your scene, go play it on that! And if you like it lots, you can still buy an actual physical copy from Relevo too, which comes with some extra goodies! Hurrah!!
87 - Zombie Raid (Arcade) :
This is a funky lightgun shooter that was released in the arcades in 1995 by Sammy ! It had a shotgun attached to the arcade cab apparently, although I've only discovered it's delights via MAME and use a mouse, so it's probably lost some of it's atmosphere there...
Set in England in the early years of the last century, you play the part of Detective Edward Windsor and go roaming around graveyards and sewers battling zombies, werewolves and other creatures of the night! The screen pans around letting you pick off the baddies, who like to hide behind trees, gravestones and the like before leaping at you and biting your face off or shredding you with their claws!
86 - Dead Rising (Xbox 360) :
Adding yet another zombie-filled game to the list, we have Dead Rising from the masters of survival horror Capcom ! This is a bit different from the usual zombie games the company produces though!
As photo-journalist Frank West, you hitch a ride in a helicopter to a town where you here strange things are happening. Hoping to get some good shots, you head to the roof of the local shopping mall and tell the pilot to come back for you in 3 days...now you just have to stay alive that long!
It doesn't take long to realise that the place is crawling with zombies! You hole up with a few random survivors, some of whom seem to know more about the situation than they're telling. After a while you decide to head back into the mall to try and gather up any other survivors, and also to get those photos that'll guarantee you fame and fortune!
What makes this game stand out from the zombie horde is the ability to use pretty much anything you can find lying around in the mall to dispose of the brain-biting freaks! Lawnmowers, golf clubs, guitars, frying pans....even Servbot masks from the Mega Man games.... all of these can be used to fight the undead! And of course they'll also provide the perfect photo opportunity to get you some much needed points, which you can then use to beef up your skills!
Surviving for the 3 days is a tough job, and it isn't helped by certain survivors who have gone a little crazy. These are known as Psychopaths and must also be destroyed before they end your fun. Later on, a weird cult shows up too and they also try to stop you from finding out just how the hell all off this came to happen!?! Needless to say, you need to change your tactics when dealing with these foes, as they ain't no brainless brain-munchers....
Anyway, the story should keep you entertained enough..the mucking about in the mall definitely will..and you should definitely at least give it a go and see if it's your kind of thing! If it is, then there's a sequel ( which is about to get it's own updated version with the character from this game ) and 2 XBLA games to accompany it! You should try them out too, as they add to the fun by allowing you to create your own zombie-killing weapons!!


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Sløtface are punk feminists from Norway. Last year they changed the way their name was written but not pronounced (from Slutface) as a middle finger to social media censorship. Their music is in your face and political.
Disorder: What are you working on right now?
Slotface: Right now we're in a little bit of an intense period, since we're all trying to pass our exams at the same time as working on our live set a lot. And, of course, are making some demos for new songs to come.
What people, places or things inspire you?
[Bassist] Lasse's family cabin on Lokøy – an island outside Bergen where we live. It's right on the sea, and we wrote a lot of things from our last EP there.
What artists turn you on?
Right now we're really into the new Solange record, Bon Iver's new album, Frank Ocean, and Bruising, who we just played with in Manchester.
Who do you want to be when you grow up?
We all want to be rock stars of course!
What is the secret of your success?
Practicing our instruments a lot, listening to other music and trying to write music we would want to listen to.
What has been the biggest surprise along the way?
How much paperwork you have to do to be in a rock band.
Who was your first crush?
Well, we all have different ones and don't want to embarrass each other, so hope it's all right to not give you any names.
Who are your favourite fictional heroes?
Nancy Drew and Spiderman are awesome!
What/where do you like to eat or drink?
A good thing about touring is that you get to try burgers at about a million different venues all over the place. A really good burger is great.
Where do you feel most yourself?
On the sea, fishing with family.
When are you at your worst?
Half of us get really cranky when we're hungry, the other half are terrible when we're really tired.
What do you hate the most?
People who stand too close to the luggage conveyor belt at airports.
What talent do you wish you had?
We really wish one of us could draw, or take really good photos.
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I guess we're all kind of intense about the music stuff. We have a really strong work ethic as a band.
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Their adventurous side and the fact that you never know what you'll get into.
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It seems odd to hear such an unconventional opinion come from such a stunning actress and model, especially since so few others in her business share this same type of down-to-earth attitude. Her look and message caught the attention of an 8-year-old girl named Brooklyn, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy for cancer treatment.
Brooklyn, with the help of her mother, got all dolled up just like Delevingne. She mimicked the same exact Met Gala look (minus the plunging neckline). This photograph was posted to Brooklyn's Instagram with the caption, "If you can't have hair, have glitter and diamonds." After all, hair is just hair. Girls and women, especially those suffering from cancer, have to find other ways to feel beautiful, without hair. Why should we depend on something as fickle as hair? You can lose it, grow it back again, cut it, shave it, artificially extend it, hide it, or flaunt it. At the end of the day, it's just as materialistic as a pair of Jimmy Choo's.
Delevingne also said, "It's exhausting to be told what beauty should look like. I am tired of society defining beauty for us. Strip away the clothes, wipe off the makeup, cut off the hair. Remove all the material possessions. Who are we? How are we defining beauty? What do we see as beautiful?"
Once Delevingne saw Brooklyn's mirrored image, she reposted the photographs of the little girl on her own Instagram and called Brooklyn her "hero." Seeing the spread of such positive messages about body image and real beauty truly warms our hearts. If more role models like Delevingne existed, we would definitely have more little girls growing up with self-confidence and self-respect. We would have a whole new generation of women knowing what it means to be beautiful.


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The outcome of the name deal referendum in Macedonia, which was marked by a mass boycott, should be seen by the EU as an "alarm signal" and "final warning" that enlargement policy needs more serious approach and decisive steps, Montenegrin President Milo Djukanovic said on October 2.
Only 36.9% of the registered voters cast their vote in the September 30 referendum. The opposition in EU-aspiring Macedonia, which boycotted the vote, say the low turnout is a clear sign that most people are against the deal with Greece under which the country's name would be changed to North Macedonia.
The government is still looking for ways to make the constitutional changes needed for the implementation of the agreement, by seeking the support of the opposition, but this will be more difficult as the low turnout means that less than 50% of eligible voters backed the deal. Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev will try to persuade VMRO-DPMNE MPs to support the implementation of the agreement in the next ten days. If he fails to do so, Macedonia will hold early general elections, possibly on November 25.
If implemented, the deal will open a chance for the country to become the 30th Nato member and to launch EU accession negotiations next year. Macedonia has been an EU candidate since 2005, but its Euro-Atlantic integration process was blocked by Greece for years, due to the unresolved name dispute.
Djukanovic said at the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg that the rift between Macedonia and Greece, and the resultant blockage of Macedonia's EU accession progress, was neglected for years and that the huge Western support — EU countries and the US strongly support the name deal — was not enough to convince more people to vote.
"The referendum was not well prepared. Maybe people in Macedonia did not have enough time to understand the importance of such a significant decision for the country's future," the Montenegrin president said in the statement.
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Considered as the most popular and influential country in Europe, United Kingdom (UK) is indeed a place where fun and adventure is combined in one. England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland composed the popular place of United Kingdom. UK is rich in culture and history and has impressive architectural building and infrastructures in which some are made hundreds of years ago. Buckingham Palace, The Beatles and Stonehenge are some of the famous names you must visit when you are in UK. With the hidden gems found in the country, there is no doubt why United Kingdom is considered to be an overwhelming popular destination in Europe.
Important and Interesting Facts about United Kingdom
- It's a sovereign state in Europe. Lying off the north-western coast of the European mainland, the country includes the island of Great Britain (a term also applied loosely to refer to the whole country),the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands. Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK that shares a land border with another state: the Republic of Ireland.
- Apart from this land border, the UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, with the North Sea in the east and the English Channel in the south. The Irish Sea lies between Great Britain and Ireland.
- The UK consists of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.The latter three have devolved administrations, each with varying powers,based in their capitals, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast, respectively.
- The UK has fourteen Overseas Territories,including the disputed Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, and Indian Ocean Territory.
- The country is considered to have a high-income economy and is categorised as very high in the Human Development Index, currently ranking 14th in the world. It was the world's first industrialised country and the world's foremost power during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Tower of London, one of the world's most famous fortresses and home to the priceless Crown Jewels. Originally a royal residence and prison nearly 1,000 years ago, there are some fascinating stories within its walls.
- Hylands House, near Chelmsford, Essex,-The 300 year old manor house is fully open to the public today, and you can visit spectacular rooms like the Drawing Room and the equally decadent Banqueting Room. The real jewel in its crown, though, is the surrounding 574 acres of landscaped woods, lakes and colourful gardens. Perfect for a leisurely stroll.
- The iconic St. Paul's Cathedral has witnessed many significant events in Britain's history, including the state funeral of Sir Winston Churchill and the marriage of Prince Charles and Princess Diana.A visit to St Paul's Cathedral offers 1,200 years of history as well as the chance to climb the 237 steps to the top of the spectacular Dome. On your way up, you can witness the Whispering Gallery, where a whisper can be heard from 100 feet away, before admiring stunning views of London's skyline.
- Just behind St Paul's in the top ten is another London sightseeing spot, Westminster Abbey – the venue of the most famous wedding of 2011.Trace the final footsteps of Kate Middleton before she became the Duchess of Cambridge, admire renowned Gothic architecture, and marvel at the Abbey's beautiful memorials to history's great kings and queens.
- With rides, a zoo, live entertainment and a variety of restaurants and bars, Flamingo Land is suitable for just about everyone.Over 140 species reside at the zoo, including red pandas and penguins, while the theme park has rides for the whole family; a perfect two-in-one day out!
- Part of an UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stonehenge is one of Britain's most famous sightseeing spots.Believed to date from as far back as 3000BC, historians are still baffled by how the huge slabs of Stonehenge were transported. Weighing up to 50 tons each, it would've taken 600 men to move just one.
- Gazed up at by visitors for 150 years, it's no surprise that the iconic Big Ben has made the list.A visit to the adjoining Houses of Parliament will leave you captivated by the vast, intricately carved Westminster Hall, built in 1097! You can also see the Queen's fabulous robing room, and of course, the famous Lords Chamber, where Britain's laws are hotly debated.
Cool and Funny Facts about United Kingdom
- Big Ben does not refer to the clock, but actually the bell.
- The shortest war against England was with Zanzibar in 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes.
- There is nowhere in Britain that is more than 74.5 miles from the sea.
- The first telephone directory published in England contained 25 names.
- While the Great Fire of London was largely destructive, the casualty rate was just 8.
- The first hot chocolate store opened in London.
- The English drink more tea than anyone else in the world.
- In the Medieval Times, animals can be put on trial for crimes (and be sentenced to death!)
- "The Star Spangled Banner" (the American national anthem) was created by an Englishman.
- "Pygg" used to mean "clay" in olden day English. People kept their coins in clay jars that were called "pygg jars," which have evolved into what we currently call piggy banks.
- Gargoyles were originally used as drain pipes!
- Buckingham Palace has its own police station.
Historical and Cultural Facts about United Kingdom
- Stonehenge and other examples of prehistoric culture are all that remain of the earliest inhabitants of Britain. Celtic peoples followed. Roman invasions of the 1st century B.C. brought Britain into contact with continental Europe. When the Roman legions withdrew in the 5th century A.D. , Britain fell easy prey to the invading hordes of Angles, Saxons, and Jutes from Scandinavia and the Low Countries. The invasions had little effect on the Celtic peoples of Wales and Scotland.Seven large Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were established, and the original Britons were forced into Wales and Scotland.
- It was not until the 10th century that the country finally became united under the kings of Wessex. Following the death of Edward the Confessor (1066), a dispute about the succession arose, and William, Duke of Normandy, invaded England, defeating the Saxon king, Harold II, at the Battle of Hastings (1066). The Norman conquest introduced Norman French law and feudalism.
- The united kingdom of Great Britain came into being on 1 May 1707, as a result of the political union of the Kingdom of England (which included Wales) and the Kingdom of Scotland. The terms of the union had been agreed in the Treaty of Union that was negotiated the previous year and then ratified by the parliaments of Scotland and England each approving Acts of Union.
- In the Second World War, in which the Soviet Union and the US joined Britain as allied powers, Britain and its Empire fought a successful war against Germany, Italy and Japan. The cost was high and Britain no longer had the wealth or the inclination to maintain an empire, so it granted independence to most of the Empire. The new states typically joined the Commonwealth of Nations.
- In the wake of the global economic crisis of 2008, the United Kingdom economy contracted, experiencing negative economic growth throughout 2009. The announcement in November 2008 that the economy had shrunk for the first time since late 1992 brought an end to 16 years of continuous economic growth. Causes included an end to the easy credit of the preceding years, reduction in consumption and substantial depreciation of sterling (which fell 25% against the euro between January 2008 and January 2009),leading to increased import costs, notably of oil.
- In Scotland the national dish is haggis . Haggis is comprised of sheep innards boiled in a sheep stomach. In Wales leeks, a relative of the onion, are used in many dishes. Welsh rarebit, comprised of a cheesy sauce over toast, is popular as an appetizer or a light meal.
- The United Kingdom is a crowded country. People cope with this situation by being reserved and diffident in public, politely ignoring strangers, quietly minding their own business, and marking out and defending their private spaces, homes, and gardens. They expect others to do the same.
- Since the 1950s, church adherence has fallen dramatically, and the British are generally uninterested in formal religious practice. Sixty percent of adults do not believe in God, and one-third have no religious affiliation
- The Celebration of the Birthday of the Queen is held on the second Saturday in June. Other legal holidays include New Year's Day, Good Friday, Late Summer Holiday (the last Monday in August or the first in September), Christmas Day, and Boxing Day (26 December). Scotland and Northern Ireland, celebrate several of their own holiday.
- Premarital sex and unmarried cohabitation are widely accepted even if they are not liked by defenders of traditional family values. Single motherhood caused by unstable cohabiting relationships or marital breakdown is perceived as a major problem because of its impact on the welfare budget rather than as a moral question. Nonetheless, family relationships remain close.
- One of the most famous national costumes in the world is that worn in Scotland, the kilt, however some people say that the kilt is not as traditional as some would have it. Be that as it may it is certainly what people associate with Scotland, along with whisky and haggis that is.Some people consider it very bad luck to wear a kilt in a tartan that does not belong to your family.


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The opening round of the 2017 EULCS Summer Promotion Tournament has concluded, and Fnatic Academy and Misfits Academy both crushed their LCS opponents. Now they're set up for a showdown to decide the 9th team in the 2017 EULCS Summer Split.
All is not lost for Giants and Origen, however, as they drop down to the losers bracket. The winner of that match will take on the loser of the Academies' showdown to decide the 10th and final spot.
Giants! Gaming 1-3 Fnatic Academy
Fnatic Academy kicked proceedings off on Thursday with a crushing 3-1 victory against Giants. The talk going into this match was the unusual decision the Giants made to face Fnatic Academy in the first place, seeing as they looked like the stronger of the two LCS teams.
The decision looks justified after the first game. Despite taking three early kills early on, Fnatic Academy were unable to turn their early advantage into anything meaningful and Giants pipped a 50 minute thriller, thanks in part to a Baron steal from jungler Jonas "Memento" Elmarghichi.
This gave the Spanish organisation renewed confidence, and they were on top for large parts of Games 2 and 3. Like Fnatic Academy in Game 1, however, they were unable to convert their advantage into anything meaningful and the academy outfit snatched the maps away. The shotcalling of Johan "Klaj" Olsson saw Fnatic Academy out-rotate and out-macro their LCS counterparts, who looked lost when the game wasn't handed to them on a plate.
One game away from the Winners' Final, Fnatic Academy looked in control throughout Game 4. Despite having multi-year LCS veterans on the squad, they looked nervous throughout the first three games. Those nerves seemingly dissipated halfway through Game 3, however, as the Academy outfit pulled away in Game 4 off the back of an inspired performance from ADC Rasmus "MrRalleZ" Skinneholm on Ezreal, to launch Fnatic Academy into the Winners' Bracket, and force Giants into the last chance saloon.
Origen 0-3 Misfits Academy
The following day, Misfits Academy secured their spot in the Winners' final with a comprehensive 3-0 thrashing of a winless Origen team devoid of confidence.
Misfits Academy started off Game 1 with a surprise Akali pick in the draft phase, looking to unsettle the Origen lineup. It was the conventional Shen pick for Park "Jisu" Jin-cheol that did the damage early on with two kills in the opening five minutes. Origen recovered well, however, and fought their way back into the game with some pick-offs around the map. This led to overconfidence, however, and a bad Baron call led to an easy pentakill for Soler "Yuuki60" Florent's Varus. Misfits Academy struggled to close out the game with multiple over-extensions, but their advantage eventually told.
Game 2 saw Jisu get targetted in the top lane, falling 4 times in the opening 16 minutes. Origen's improved communication and co-ordination led to them being able to catch Misfits Academy out for multiple engages. However, the Misfits crew were able to utilise their superior mechanical ability, and outplay the LCS basement dwellers in almost every fight, and took Game 2.
Game 3 was a tightly contested affair, with Origen dicatating the early-to-mid game tempo. However, Misfits Academy came up with some very strong counter-engages, including two huge ultimates from mid lane carry Sofyan "CozQ" Rechchad, and smashed their way past a deflated Origen for the clean sweep, and leave Origen staring relegation in the face.
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FC: My Life as Atticus Finch
1: A lesson that I have always tried to teach was, "you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view . . . until you climb into his skin and walk around in it"(Lee 39).
2: My Name is Atticus Finch. I grew up in small town, Maycomb, Alabama. Growing up was a memorable experience with my family. I have two siblings: Alexandra and Jack. Growing up was one of a kind but now i am a father of two.
3: As an adult I have experienced many great things. I married a beautiful woman who now watches down on our two children and I. We named our kids Jeremy Atticus and Jean Louise Finch. Since a child I have taken the steps to become a well respected lawyer, well by most anyway.
4: Dear Scout, I couldn't ask for a better daughter. Your curiosity and smile mean the world to me. Your unique style and attitude makes you who you are. I love you no matter what, jeans and all. You will always be daddy's little girl. Atticus
5: Dear Jem, My one and only son. I appreciate your leadership and desire to understand the many things in this world. Our relationship is one that only you and I can understand. Continue to explore this world and make me proud. Atticus
6: Unforgettable Moment: July 1935 I defended Tom Robinson in the trial of a life time. Although the probability of winning was extremely low, I could not go own as a respected man if I had not represented Mr. Robinson.
7: Many might say I am a man of courage; I look at my many good deeds as responsibilities. I have been there for my neighbors, and innocent people. Although I will never forget the day Miss Maudie's house burnt down. | Growing up and still to this day I am the best rifle shooter in Maycomb, Alabama.
8: Maycomb's newspaper is like my afternoon coffee; it completes my day and keeps me updated with the news.
9: Every afternoon I sit in my chair and let my day unfold. I read the paper and think about all that occurred that day. My chair has a lot of meaning and is very important to me.
10: Book: Lee, Harper. To Kill A Mockingbird. New York: Grand Central, 1960. Print. | Pictures: Liamneeson1. Photograph. (Breaking) Esquire's Rules. 16 Apr. 2011. Web. 13 May 2011.
11: Abrahams, Mark. Mark-Abrahams-Photoshoot-January-2009-dakota-fanning-3840195-681-850. 2009. Photograph. Elle-usivedream.blogspot.com. Web. 18 May 2011.


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Crusty One-Eye, my sweet, sweet boy, is 10 months old (and for the record, we no longer call him Crusty One-Eye, as we unblocked his tear duct by holding his arms down and squirting breast milk into his eye twice a day with a dropper after a doctor prescribed antibiotics and I balked THIS IS HOW IT STARTS ONLY NINE MONTHS OLD AND YOU WANT ME TO SQUIRT ANTIBIOTICS STRAIGHT INTO HIS EYEBALLS LET'S REVIEW THE HIPPOCRATIC OATH SHALL WE).
Only since about the nine-month mark have I started to feel normal, after not fully understanding I didn't feel normal. I knew I couldn't listen to or read the news (and I definitely couldn't, even for a second, stand the sound of HIS voice). I knew I couldn't read or watch anything that referenced, even glancingly, the trauma or death of children (try avoiding all fiction and nonfiction that references this and suddenly you realize EVERYTHING REFERENCES THE TRAUMA OR DEATH OF CHILDREN IT WAS LIKE WAITING IN A TAKE-OUT SUSHI RESTAURANT IN 1997 MANHATTAN FOR A WHITE CAR TO DELIVER OUR WEED REMEMBER THE PAGER SYSTEM ALL OF A SUDDEN EVERY CAR WAS A WHITE CAR WHO FUCKING KNEW). I knew I spontaneously burst into tears at anything that had to do with violence against or kindness toward anyone. (This part has waned but not stopped: Two nights ago I sat on the floor as the baby slept and sobbed about parents being separated from their children at the U.S. border. Yesterday at work I sobbed about a four-year-old hanging from a balcony four floors above the street before being rescued.)
To indicate my state of mind, recently I found myself gazing at my son's head and thinking, Wow. Not a single gray hair.
Here's the difference between last month and today: I can listen to the news (although I still crack my knuckles turning off the radio whenever I hear HIS voice). I can listen to podcasts. I don't listen to "Karaoke" by Drake on repeat and sob all the way to work after dropping my son off at daycare. I've adjusted, which means I seem to have accepted that this new life — baby, husband, home ownership WHAT YOU THINK I JUST MOVED INTO HIS HOUSE FUCK THAT WE HIRED A LAWYER AND THEN WENT TO THE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE AND PUT MY NAME ON THE DEED BOOM — is my new normal, instead of feeling bewildered by all the changes and, sometimes, fighting against them.
What I'm trying to say is, at this point, my son has shat into my hand, vomited into my hand, and hocked a loogie onto my arm.
This is what defeat looks like!
During the past 10 months, I lost the ability to do the following things:
- Meet up with friends.
- Make phone calls just to chat.
- Carry out a plan.
- Return text messages, emails, and phone calls in a timely manner, if at all.
- Feign interest in anyone else's life I'M SORRY ABOUT YOUR DIVORCE LOOK AT MY BABY ISN'T HE CUTE ISN'T HE CUTE.
- Get to work on time.
- Get anywhere on time.
- Keep my house clean or tidy.
- Wear a shirt or sweatshirt that does not have baby snot on the cuff or collar.
- Drink more than two glasses of wine at a time although I have tried really, really hard on this one.
But this is what I've been able to do for the past couple of weeks:
- Get ideas. Really. In my previous life, I got ideas all the time — for short stories, vacations, gifts, parties, home projects. I didn't even know that "getting ideas" was a thing I did until I had a baby and I STOPPED GETTING IDEAS because I was only responding to an endless supply of immediate needs: making baby food, collecting things for daycare, feeding the baby, nursing the baby, bathing the baby, putting the baby to bed, doing laundry, keeping my son from prying the air vent off the living room wall and hurtling headfirst down the baby-shaped duct to the garage.
Recently, however, I dog-eared a page in Martha Stewart Living and brainstormed about a mirror collage in the hallway and thought, Ooh. This feels good.
The thing is, after having a baby, my life got very, very narrow. Whereas before I had a wide social circle and often engaged in "activities" such as "social outings" and "exercise," now I spend large chunks of time doing what previously looked like doing nothing: lying in bed, sitting in a patio chair, sitting in a lawn swing, all holding my baby. And the thing is, I LIKE IT. After 41 years of closing down the bars you finally realize NOTHING INTERESTING HAPPENS AFTER ABOUT 11 P.M. FOMO IS FOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T YET UNDERSTAND THAT IF YOU DRINK MORE THINGS GET MORE BORING.
And I have to say this: I'm lucky to share these moments with my sweet, sweet husband. Oh, constant, patient, funny SJ, who is also my reader and editor (a common misconception, which I coddle and encourage, is that SJ is long-suffering at the hands of a ruthless woman who exploits his foibles for comic relief WHICH IS NOT UNTRUE BUT LISTEN "Lasagna and catching my new husband masturbating in the shower" WAS NOT MY IDEA SEE HOW AWESOME HE IS). SJ inspires me with his commitment to a stress-free life (except for his choice to marry someone committed to stress). Recently, I stood in our kitchen, where the dishwasher needed to be unloaded, breast pump equipment needed to be washed, groceries needed to be put away, and dinner needed to be made, and I watched for 10 minutes as my husband, age 50, stood in the back yard with a machete and attempted to slice open a coconut he'd bought at Grocery Outlet. Because priorities. And you know what? THAT GUY SLEEPS AT NIGHT.
This one-pan meal from Real Simple was REALLY GOOD. You need:
- 1 small head green cabbage, cut into 8 wedges
- 7 TB olive oil (WHO MEASURES OLIVE OIL BY THE TABLESPOON JUST KEEP POURING), plus more for greasing foil
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- ¾ tsp. black pepper
- 1 small shallot, chopped
- 3 TB apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- ½ cup chopped pitted Castelvetrano olives
- 3 TB golden raisins (NOPE SKIPPED THIS)
- 4 (6- to 8-oz.) skinless salmon fillets
You need to:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss cabbage wedges with 2 TB of the oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with ½ tsp. of the salt and ¼ tsp. of the pepper. Roast until golden on the underside, 20 to 25 mins.
- Meanwhile, whisk together shallot, vinegar, mustard, and ¼ tsp. each of the salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in remaining 5 TB oil until smooth and well-combined. Stir in olives and raisins (NOPE); set aside.
- Gently flip cabbage using a spatula and move to one half of baking sheet. Carefully line other half of baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease with oil. Arrange salmon on foil and season with remaining ¼ tsp. each salt and pepper. Return baking sheet to oven and roast until salmon is just opaque, 10 to 14 mins. (depending on thickness).
- To serve, place 1 salmon fillet and 2 cabbage wedges on each of 4 plates; spoon vinaigrette on top.


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11 Surprising Signs Your Mom Is Toxic — And What To Do About It
By now you've probably heard that toxic people in your life can stress you out, and hold you back. Sometimes these toxic people can be friends, or even parents. In the case of parents, specifically moms, experts say issues like these are due to their own mother's shortcomings, or a mental health issue like borderline personality disorder or narcissistic personality disorder — both of which can create a toxic environment to grow up in. But sometimes, toxicity can be due to your mom's immaturity, more than anything else.
If your mom is immature, her childish tendencies have probably affected your relationship in a variety of ways. And, often it may seem like you're the more mature one. "Immature habits in a parent/child dynamic can lead to a toxic relationship ... called 'parentification' of the child," licensed marriage and family therapist, Racine R. Henry, PhD, tells Bustle. "It's when children are expected to perform the physical/emotional/mental duties normally expected of a parent ... When the now adult child no longer wants to play the role of parent, conflict arises due to the parent's unwillingness to change."
That's why, now that you're grown, you might notice that your mom continues to be immature in a way that's unhealthy for you, and for her. Here are a few toxic habits experts say may be a sign your mom is immature, as well as what you can do about it.
1. Your Mom Wants To Be Your Best Friend
Remember Amy Poehler's "cool mom" character in Mean Girls? That was a great example of a toxic, immature mom. And while it's obviously nice to have a loving mother who can also be your friend, this dynamic can create an unhealthy situation if it goes too far.
As author and stress management expert Debbie Mandel tells Bustle, "cool moms" tend to turn against their children the way a toxic friend might turn against you: by creating competition and doing whatever she can to erode your confidence.
If you constantly feel in competition with your mom — instead of loved and supported — this "cool mom" dynamic may be to blame. And the best thing you can do is put up boundaries and create distance, whenever possible.
2. Every Convo Ends With You Feeling Guilty Or Upset
Your parents should be your rock — people you can turn to when you're feeling down and out. But toxic moms really struggle with this concept, often turning every convo and problem around to make it about themselves. And, as a result, "every conversation you have with her ends with you feeling guilty, angry, or invisible," licensed psychologist Tanisha M. Ranger, PsyD, CSAT-S, CMAT-S tells Bustle. "Often times when we are dealing with toxic people, we can't put our finger on [what went wrong, but] conversations with them always seem to end with us feeling badly in some way."
This can be highly frustrating, as well as a sign it may be time to turn to other people in your life. As much as you'd like to call your mom, if she can't be there for you when you're in need — without making it all about herself — it may be healthier to talk with a therapist, best friend, or partner instead.
3. You're Always The One Apologizing
Nothing screams "immature" quite like an inability to apologize. So take note if you're the one who has to say sorry whenever anything goes wrong between you and your mother. And, remember that this is a trait common to all toxic folks. As Ranger says, "Toxic people, in general, have a lot of difficulty with taking responsibility and accepting the consequences of their own choices and behavior." Although difficult, if your mother cannot understand when you are asking for an apology, creating some distance after a disagreement may help cool things down.
4. She Doesn't Support Your Relationship
There's a big difference between a parent who disapproves of who you're dating, and one who's just trying to drive a wedge between you and your significant other. The latter is something many toxic moms do as their children get older and start dating, often because they can't stand when the spotlight isn't on them.
"She wants to make a wedge between you and your partner so she can be the victim," clinical psychologist Paul DePompo, PsyD, ABPP tells Bustle. "This is [due to] her insecurity and it makes it hard for her to be happy for you."
If your mom is attempting to undermine your relationship, the best thing you can do is leave her out of it, as much as possible. "Stop trying to convert her," DePompo says. "She is who she is and is not likely to change much. If it is going to lead to drama, keep her out of the conversation unless its something she will find out — in that case, be kind but assertive."
5. She Can't Seem To Have A Reasonable Conversation
It takes a pretty mature person to hold a reasonable, level-headed conversation — especially if things are getting heated. So take it as a sure sign of immaturity if your mom can't seem to keep her cool.
"Does your mother end disagreements over the phone by hanging up mid-convo? Does she avoid conversations about what she does wrong? When you try to tell her how she hurts your feelings, does she lash out or play the victim? An immature person often thinks they do no wrong and aren't able to hear constructive criticism," Henry says. If this perfectly describes the dynamic you have with your mom, it may help to put up some boundaries.
6. She Criticizes Your Every Move
Criticism seems to be a go-to for toxic parents. "It's the textbook scenario of a mother who picks apart every little thing about her adult child," Henry says. "If you find that you can't do anything right, according to your mom, and you hear nothing but critiques this could be a sign of your mother struggling with her own maturity." While it may be difficult to do, ignoring scathing comments from your mother may be the best route, as well as seeking validation and advice elsewhere.
7. She Tries To Manipulate You
When you think of someone who's immature, you might think of a young kid who uses manipulation to get their way. And yet, this is a trait you might notice with your mom, too.
"If your parent uses crying or triggering your sympathy to get their way, this could be a sign of an immature parent," Henry says. "A parent should be able to communicate their needs and feelings without trying to manipulate you into bending to their will. This includes ignoring your phone calls to get you to visit them and ensure their safety or neglecting their own personal care." All of these actions create drama that you just don't need.
8. She Lashes Out When She's Upset
Everyone's entitled to a minor slip-up or two when they're truly upset. But that doesn't mean it's OK for your mom to lash out over the smallest thing, or to take her frustration out on you. So, if she lashes out, or calls you names when she's mad, it may be healthier to create some distance for a while.
As therapist Kimberly Hershenson, LMSW tells Bustle, "A mother's role is to provide unconditional love, safety, and support." If you aren't getting that, it may be a sign of a toxic relationship, and one that needs to drastically improve before you can continue to be a part of it.
9. She Wants You To Fix Her Problems
If your mom needs help with a personal problem, that's certainly OK. It's only toxic when she starts to lean on you for everything — year after year — and blames you when things don't go her way.
If this sounds familiar, there is something you can do about it. Learning about boundaries and how to set them is a great place to start, Crystal Clancy, MA, LMFT, owner of Iris Reproductive Mental Health, tells Bustle. That, and learning how to not take her behavior personally. "[You need] to know that it is not [your] fault that [your] mom is like this," she says. "[You do not] have to continue to put up with the behavior."
Even though it can be difficult, a truly toxic situation may mean it's a good idea to go "no contact" with your mom — at least until she learns healthier ways to deal with her emotions.
10. She Wants To Control You And Your Siblings
If you have siblings, take it as a sign if your mom tries to get between you and control the way you communicate. "[Toxic moms often] want to control the flow of information and turn siblings against each other so she will never be left out and so [you] will be disturbed enough to still need her," DePompo says. "She [might] spread negative things that one siblings says to the other and she will complain about one sibling to another so your support toward her will turn away the sibling alliance."
If this seems to be the case, it'll be important that you don't give in, or fall into her trap. "You have to allow her to be mad or disappointed and practice dealing with it," he says. "She will be cold next conversation but [you should] act as if all is OK. She will move on, especially when you make future plans with her."
11. She's Never Excited For Your Successes
While it's understandable that your parents might struggle with the idea that you're growing up — and no longer requiring their 24/7 help — that doesn't mean it's OK for them to hold you back from success. And yet, that's exactly the way an immature mom might handle the situation. As DePompo says, "She does not want you to be successful without her because it means you don't need her."
Regardless of why your mom is behaving in a toxic way — perhaps due to unresolved issues, a personality disorder, or immaturity — toxicity is toxicity. So, even though it may be tough, do what you need to do to establish boundaries and work on yourself, and hopefully your mom will follow suit.