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It's so lovely to see you move so effortlessly between the roles of older brother and uncle. Thanks for always being there for me from when I was little and all the years since. You are still my big brother and yet at the same time you are such a dear sweet uncle to my kids. Just thought you should know :)
Just my way of sharing with family, friends, and anyone who will listen, the things that I have learned about my ancestors with a little bit about myself and my own little family in the mix.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
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The Community Policing Self-Assessment Tool (CP-SAT) is an online survey that helps your agency measure its progress in implementing community policing. CP-SAT confidentially captures information about community partnerships, problem solving, and organizational impact. Upon completion, agencies will receive an easy-to-use automated report that summarizes their data so agency management can identify the community policing strengths and areas for improvement. It is mandatory that all 2011 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) grantees administer the CP-SAT in their agency at the beginning of the grant period and at the end of the grant period. The first CP-SAT administration dates for 2011 CHP grantees are May 1, 2012 and July 9, 2012. All 2011 CHP grantees will be contacted by ICF International, our project partners for administering the CP-SAT, with their assigned administration date. CHP grantees will be notified again towards the end of the grant period for their second assigned CP-SAT administration date.
Introduction: It is mandatory that all 2011 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) grantees administer the CP-SAT Short Form in their agency at the beginning and at the end of their grant period. This survey is intended to be a useful management tool for your agency and will not negatively impact your grant or future funding opportunities with the COPS Office. This survey captures overall community policing efforts and does not assess an agency's community policing implementation under a specific grant. It is also different from the progress reports required for your COPS hiring grant(s).
If you are a 2009 COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP) grantee looking for information on the CP-SAT, please refer to the CHRP CP-SAT page. If you are both a 2009 CHRP grantee and a 2011 CHP grantee, please refer to FAQ #18. If you are a 2010 COPS Hiring Program grantee or a non-grantee agency who is looking to implement the CP-SAT, the online version of the CP-SAT is currently not available to you; however, we are exploring options that would make the CP-SAT available. Please refer to FAQ #2.
Purpose of CP-SAT: This assessment allows agencies to measure the extent to which community policing has been implemented within their agency.
Background of CP-SAT: This tool was developed with significant input from community policing experts and practitioners and was designed to meet scientific standards for rigor, while also being user-friendly. This tool was created based on over five years of work by COPS, ICF International, and Police Executive Research Forum and has been administered in agencies across the country. The tool is currently being administered by ICF International on behalf of the COPS Office.
The CP-SAT will measure the three key components of community policing:
Community Partnerships.Collaborative partnerships between the law enforcement agency and the individuals and organizations they serve to develop solutions to problems and increase trust in police.
Problem Solving.The process of engaging in the proactive and systematic examination of identified problems to develop effective responses that are evaluated rigorously. This module is based on the SARA model (i.e., Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment).
Organizational Transformation.The alignment of organizational management, structure, personnel, and information systems to support community partnerships and proactive problem solving.
Description of CP-SAT Short Form
The CP-SAT Short Form allows agencies to measure the extent to which community policing has been implemented in various units and ranks within their agency.
Agencies will receive an automated report, which summarizes their results in a user-friendly format. Click here for an excerpt from an example report.
Agencies will be able to enhance community policing efforts through the identification of community policing strengths and areas for improvement.
Process for Participation: Overall Steps
Step 1: Agency receives email from ICF International with assigned CP-SAT administration period (either May 1, 2012 - May 22, 2012 OR July 9, 2012 - July 30, 2012).
Step 2: Agency selects a key contact to be responsible for administering the CP-SAT to agency staff and community partners.
Step 3: Agency emails or calls ICF (email@example.com or 877.99.CPSAT) to confirm they have received their assigned administration date and to start the CP-SAT process.
Step 4: Once agency contacts ICF to agree to administration date, agency receives email from ICF International with details about CP-SAT administration (including example invitation and reminder email language, survey URL, and agency passcode).
Step 5: Agency key contact:
Step 6: Agency key contact emails survey invitation and two survey reminders to staff and community partners on specified dates.
Step 7: ICF tracks response rate and emails agencies with low response after two weeks of administration.
Step 8: After the three-week administration period ends, ICF generates a summary report and emails the report to agency key contact.
Email or call ICF at email@example.com or 877.99.CPSAT (877.992.7728) with any questions.
If you do not work for the police agency, please select "Community partner." A community partner is an individual who has, or works for an organization that has, formally agreed to work in a partnership with a law enforcement agency in the pursuit of common goals. Community partnerships involve a two-way relationship that involves collaboration, shared power, and shared decision-making with the law enforcement agency (e.g., media, business owner, city employee in Public Works department).
If you are a volunteer for the police agency who provides support services to the agency without monetary benefit, please select "Civilian". Services a volunteer performs typically include community outreach, telephone work, research, and other administrative tasks.
If you are a detective or a member of a special operations unit (e.g., gang unit, SWAT, school resource officer), please select the level of sworn staff that best fits with your level in the agency. For example, please select "First-line supervisor/Middle management" if you are a supervisor, but select "Line officer" if you have a non-supervisory position in your unit.
Are all responses kept confidential?
Responses to this survey will be kept confidential to the extent provided by law. There are no individual identifiers in the data that the agency will receive, and the agency will not be able to link an individual's data to the participant.
As a participant completing the survey, will my administrator or police chief have access to my responses?
No. Responses to this survey will be kept confidential to the extent provided by law. There are no individual identifiers in the data that the agency will receive, and the agency will not be able to link an individual's data to the participant. The survey administrator and police chief will have access to the agency final report that will provide a summary of all participants' data from your agency.
Who sees my agency's results? The final report will be provided to the chief executive of the law enforcement agency. The executive will determine how the report is distributed in his or her agency. To maximize the benefit of the CP-SAT, we encourage you to share the results with your organization and community partners in order to congratulate them on the successes and identify strategies to enhance your delivery of community policing.
How can the COPS Office support my agency in areas of community policing that need improvement? Your agency may contact the COPS Office Response Center at 800.421.6770 or email at email@example.com if the assessment results show the agency is low in an area of community policing. The COPS Office is well-equipped to provide your agency with various resources (e.g., knowledge products, toolkits, and/or training opportunities). Additionally, you can visit this website www.cops.usdoj.gov/Default.asp?Item=2589 for a set of helpful community policing resources.
What if I am a 2009 CHRP grantee looking for information on the CP-SAT? As a part of the 2009 COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP) grant, you have the option of participating in the CP-SAT until fall of 2012.Please refer to the CHRP CP-SAT page for more information.


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The stock market turned in a fine performance in September, but investors still poured out of stock mutual funds as though we're entering a correction.
Investors withdrew $10.6 billion from U.S. domestic stock mutual funds in the week ending Oct. 3, after pulling $9.9 billion in the previous two weeks. The data, from the Investment Company Institute, were not nearly so bad when it comes to world stock funds, which lost $483 million. Bond funds continued to clean up, grabbing nearly $10.9 billion.
"[W]e believe some of the equities attrition may be due to investors selling to avoid capital gains on MFs that have a fiscal year end in October – though we note the equities outflows are more than double the level seen last year," writes Citigroup's William Katz this morning. Among the unavoidable conclusions: "investors are reluctant to re-risk into equities."
But the problem isn't solely about "equities." It's the same sour mood on active management that's predominated for a few years now. If investors were negative on stocks and just stocks, you'd expect withdrawals from exchange-traded funds, too. But those low-cost, mostly passive investments raked in money at the fastest clip in years last month.
No: With the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index (SPY) actually rising that week, after posting a strong late summer, there's no escaping the fact that fewer investors want stock-picking funds and their hefty fees.


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The 1A baseball, region 18 champion Green River Pirates made their third consecutive trip to the State quarter finals game in Spanish Fork to battle against the Piute Thunderbirds on Oct. 10. The weather forecast for game day was predicted to be a bit blustery; as it turned out the weather wasn't all that bad but the mood at the end of the game for the Pirates was far worse than the weather.
Six seniors entered the game riding a six game winning streak; confident they could break the previous two quarter final game results and make it to the semi-finals.
Holden Marshall led the Pirate attack and threw a complete-game four-hitter with seven strike outs and five base on balls in the loss to the Thunderbirds.
Justin Johnson, Sarah Swalberg and Caleb White were responsible for the four hits generated by the Pirates. Justin Johnson hit two doubles in his three times at bat while Sarah and Caleb managed singles.
With the score knotted up at zero after 5.5 innings, Justin Johnson blasted the second of his two doubles while Sarah Swalberg pounded one into shallow left field, allowing Justin to cross home plate standing up. The Pirates were on the score board and Holden was back on the mound at the top of the sixth inning and victory was in the air.
The jubilation was short lived though as the first Piute batter hit one to left for a single and the next batter took a walk.
The Pirates had been here before and had retired the inning with no runs scored but this was the championship game and they wanted it, they wanted it real bad. A couple of untimely throwing errors in an attempt to catch the two base runners off the bag paved the way for both of them to cross home plate.
There you have it, game, set, match. Oh, there were two more chances for the Pirates to tie the score or take the lead (they even had Jason Johnson at second base but he was picked off as he took a little too much of a lead off second base) and the Pirates held the Thunderbirds scoreless in the top of the seventh inning but they just didn't have the bats humming enough to get guys on base and bring them around.
With a record of three wins to five losses in mid season to securing the region championship and playing in the quarter final game; the season was a resounding success. Go Pirates.


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If you choose to have your newborn son circumcised, the procedure is fairly simple and quick, taking just a few minutes to complete. It is usually performed before the baby is discharged from the hospital; however, it is considered surgery and is painful, so preemies, jaundiced babies, or other at-risk newborns should not be circumcised until they have recovered and are healthy.
To reduce pain during the circumcision, the doctor will probably place a numbing cream on your baby's penis about an hour before the procedure, and then inject a local anesthetic at the base of the penis just before the circumcision. He or she will then clean the penis and foreskin, attach a clamp to the penis, and remove the foreskin with a scalpel.
After the circumcision, don't be surprised if your baby is fussy and doesn't eat well. To comfort him, hold and nurse him as often as he will take it. His normal eating patterns and behavior should resume in about a day.
The circumcision area will be swollen and sore for the first 48 hours, and will scab over shortly thereafter. The swelling, soreness, and scab should all resolve in about a week. If doctors have dressed the penis in gauze, apply a new bandage each time you change his diaper, coating the gauze with petroleum jelly to keep it from sticking. Some doctors apply a plastic ring instead of a bandage and this will drop off by itself within five to eight days.
Circumcision sites rarely become infected; however, contact your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following:
Improper care of a circumcision site can lead to infection and penile adhesions, so make sure you understand your doctor's instructions for care.
Keep the area as clean and dry as possible. After your baby has a bowel
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The goal of therapy for the lung disease in PCD is to prevent or delay progression of the disease. Prevention is the goal.
Airway Clearance Therapy
Airway clearance therapy (ACT) is just what its name implies—therapies or activities designed to help clear mucus from the airway. ACT can be done in many ways. Hand clapping (also called CPT for 'chest physiotherapy') and vest therapy are the two main forms used in CF and PCD, primarily because these conditions have the need for daily, comprehensive ACT and CPT and the vest are thought to be better at moving mucus from both the large and small airways (although no one knows if this is actually true). Acapella, Flutter, Quake and others are ACT devices in the category of 'positive expiratory pressure' or 'PEP'devices. These devices are good for holding the airways open (or 'stenting' them) to facilitate clearance. Some of them vibrate the airways as well, which can help move mucus from smaller airways to larger one where it is easier to cough it out or swallow it. They can be used in combo with the vest and their stenting action can help airways remain open while the oscillation of the vest moves mucus. The last very important form of ACT is exercise. It's a 'two-fer,' moving mucus and also naturally opening the airways.
It's important to remember that no form of ACT is effective unless:
If you shake it loose, but leave it in place, the benefit of your therapy will be reduced. Huff coughing techniques done during ACT therapy seem to be very effective at removing mobilized secretions.
There are three main categories of lung therapy that most people with PCD follow:
Mucus-thinning Drugs (Mucolytics)
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An apparel e-retailer will talk about guiding design at IRWD 2013.
Katie Evans
As retail sites become increasingly sophisticated, the design and production process required to get an e-commerce site off the ground also turns more complicated. Sam Barnes, director of e-commerce at Laura Canada, will discuss how to put together and manage a web site production team to create a successful site in his session at the 2013 Internet Retailer Web Design & Usability Conference Feb. 11-13 in Orlando entitled "Creating Your Design Dream Team: Making sure all voices are heard."
"The good news is that with this (web site) complexity comes very focused expertise and a set of best practices at each step of the process," Barnes says. "Getting the most out of all your key vendors, while keeping senior stakeholders focused and providing sign off when needed is more than half the battle. And trust me, there will be battles, so understanding the limitations and biases of all of your key personnel is important when you reach disagreement."
For example, he says art directors may not agree with site architects, or project managers will often push for the fastest way to get the job done. "Different perspectives and specialties will dictate different opinions on the right path," Barnes says. "My approach is towards a holistic view, which is essential if you want to provide a superior user experience and meet your customers' needs."
The editors of Internet Retailer invited Barnes to speak because as director of e-commerce at women's apparel retailer Laura Canada, Barnes has worked with various groups of employees to create a successful e-commerce site. In his professional experience, Barnes has learned who should have final authority on design and usability and how to coordinate and manage an in-house or agency creative team.


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Rubberized grip pads for the hockey blade. Features vertical ridges and cushion for incredible puck control. Available in several colors in senior and junior sizes.
TheTacki Mac pad is the ultimate in puck control.
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- Stays soft and tacki. Won't absorb water
- Package consist of front and back pads
- Sizes: Senior, Junior
Comments: I used this for inline hockey and cannot speak for ice. I was very impressed by this product. It does add more weight to blade and that felt weird at first, but wasn't really noticeable during game play. The pad gave me a lot more control than regular tape. I was able to get more lift and better placement on my wrist shots. Receiving passes was also a vast improvement. The one thing that was really different was passing. I found the puck wouldn't roll off the tip of the blade as much and would rather stay on the blade where it was during a pass. It took some getting used, but over all it gave me much better accuracy as I got used to it. I am loving this attack pad and will continue to use it in the future.
From: Ed
Comments: Tried this on a very light composite stick (20K) on ice. Made the stick significantly heavier on the blade (the balance felt strange), which I really didn't like. Stick handling did feel a bit better though, and no snow/ice building up on the blade was nice. I guess if it was a bit lighter I might actually consider using this. If you're considering this I think it's worth trying, you might like it as it is.
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Comments: Like most, I was somewhat skeptical about this product. But I took a chance and ordered enough for all of my sticks. I tried it last night and I was pretty impressed. It made a noticeable improvement in my puck handling, passing, and shooting. I will be using these from now on. Also, the grips that are made by the same company are just as good. I prefer the Kane grip, as it's not as "heavy" feeling as the other ones.
From: Derek, OK
Comments: Have just started using this product in roller hockey, but in the few games I've tried it, I really like it. I feel that it's an upgrade in the stick-handling/puck control department, from traditional hockey tape. The testing sample size is still very small, so I can't reliably comment on durability yet, but I'll update after I've had some more time with it.
From: Tim, IL
Comments: i use this for the roller hockey ball league that i'm in and it works great, much better than taping the blade. and it's durable too - no where near as flimsy as some people have described. noticeable improvements on shot accuracy, pass reception and accuracy, and especially backhands.
From: Paul, MA
Comments: It took a little bit to get used to, but totally worth it. Great control stick handling and shooting. Will be using these from now on instead of tape.
From: Rob, AB, Canada
Comments: Sooooooooooo happy I tried this. The grip this provides has improved my wrister accuracy noticeably. The puck goes where I want it to more often. Also, helps hang on to pucks when reeving hard passes.
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Comments: Not much of a benefit on ice but opens up a whole new world in roller. Now backhand michigans and forehands are no problem. Great inline puck feel, definitely sticking with these tackimacs for a while.
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Comments: I've tried blade tape before, and this was my first time using the different brand. I like this attack pad WAYYYY more than the other brand. Using this pad on my stick last night was the first time I used it, and I LOVED it! it worked so great, i felt fantastic with the puck on my stick. I would definately reccomend it to any younger roller player, or someone who'se just looking for a little advantage. It isn't going to be durable i see that, but then again, what actually lasts these days?
From: Nick IL
Comments:I just got one these and used them for the first time last week. It really felt good while stick handling. I had much better control of the puck, I felt.
From: Jeff
Comments:This thin & textured rubber blade accesssory really helps in softening & receiving passes. My defensive teammate also purchased one & claims that it aids him in coming away with the puck when under pressure along the boards. Criticisms are that it tears & gets damaged easily and therefore will need to be replaced on a regular basis...so plan on purchasing several, going with the thinner "sandpaper" type, or sticking with "good 'ol" tape.
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The vocal music program at Eastfield College prepares music majors for careers in music and offers non majors opportunities to sing with high quality ensembles. Students learn to perform music from a variety of genres, from Classical to Pop, in both solo and group settings. The major vocal ensemble is Chorus, MUEN 2141, where students perform diverse music as a group on campus. Students can also take voice class to work on solo singing skills, and experienced students can take private lessons to further improve their solo singing skills. Whatever your musical interest, EFC has something that is right for you!
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What to Expect with SBRT
Using three-dimensional therapy, radiation oncologists can use numerous beams of radiation to shape the dose around the contours of the tumor so the tumor receives a full dose of radiation, while nearby vital organs and healthy tissue are spared.
During the procedure, the patient is comfortably secured to the table to keep the patient as still as possible helping to ensure the radiation is delivered to the exact location where it is needed. The linear accelerator moves 360 degrees around the patient delivering radiation beams at precise angles. Depending on each patient's individual case, three to five high dose radiation sessions may be planned. Traditionally, low doses of radiation were given over several weeks.
One way radiation oncologists can target a spinal tumor is to use instrumentation, such as screws and rods that neurosurgeons have implanted to stabilize the spine. Radiation oncologists can effectively target and use these screws and rods in real time to direct radiation beams to the precise location of the tumor.
Personal Experience with Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
Henry McFall of Savannah, Tenn. was the first patient to undergo stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), the most advanced radiation treatment to target tumors, at Methodist University Hospital. He had a tumor wrapped around a vertebra in his thoracic spine that was causing him excruciating pain.
McFall said the pain was so bad during the day that it was just unbearable. He underwent surgery through the back of his neck to remove as much of the tumor as possible. The remaining tumor in front of McFall's thoracic spine was the width of just three sheets of paper away from his spinal cord, so he required a treatment with pinpoint accuracy and SBRT was the exact procedure he needed.
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The question: How does 17β-estradiol (E2) exert its protective effects in hypoxia-induced pulmonary hypertension? Does E2 work indirectly by being converted to certain metabolites or directly by activating the estrogen receptor?
Why is this important? Even though women are more frequently affected by pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), they exhibit better right ventricular function and higher survival rates than men. Women also appear to be protected from hypoxia-induced pulmonary hypertension (HPH), a type of PH that is distinct from PAH and that is associated with prolonged exposure to low oxygen concentrations from chronic lung disease, sleep-disordered breathing or residence at high altitude. A better understanding of the effects of sex hormones on the pulmonary vasculature and right ventricle is therefore needed, since this 1) may help explain the reason for the observed gender differences in PH and 2) may facilitate the development of novel, hormone-derived therapies for PAH and/or HPH.
Past studies: Several investigators have demonstrated protective effects of E2 in animal studies of HPH or other types of PH. It has also been demonstrated that the phase of the menstrual cycle affects the ability of pulmonary arteries to contract: pulmonary arteries from female rats with high endogenous E2 levels contract less than arteries from female rats with lower E2 levels or than arteries from male rats. However, while these studies revealed mechanisms of how E2 affects modulators of pulmonary artery contraction, it remains unknown how E2 affects the uncontrolled growth of cells of the pulmonary artery wall that contributes to the narrowing of the pulmonary vasculature. In addition, it remains unknown how E2 improves the function of the right ventricle (a critical determinant of survival in all forms of PH). Lastly, since E2 may work indirectly by being converted to certain metabolites or directly by activating the estrogen receptor, it is important to decipher which of these pathways mediates E2 protection in HPH. This pathway may then be targeted therapeutically.
This study: Male rats with HPH were treated with E2 and co-treated with either inhibitors of the E2 conversion process or with an agent that blocks the estrogen receptor. While the conversion inhibitors did not affect E2-mediated protection, blockade of the estrogen receptor significantly attenuated E2's protective effects. This indicates that E2-metabolite conversion is not necessary for E2 protection in HPH. Rather, it is E2's effect on the estrogen receptor that mediates its protection.
Further experiments revealed that both of the two estrogen receptor subtypes (estrogen receptor–α and –β) mediate E2's actions. E2 exerted beneficial receptor-mediated effects on both the pulmonary vasculature and right ventricle, which were associated with inhibition of signaling pathways that drive cellular growth and with augmentation of pathways that inhibit cell growth. In isolated pulmonary artery endothelial cells (cells that make up the lining of lung blood vessels), E2 again inhibited cell growth. However, this effect was only seen in cells exposed to low oxygen concentrations, suggesting that E2 exerts specific protective effects when oxygen levels are low. Taken together, these results suggest that E2 exerts hypoxia-specific and receptor-mediated inhibitory effects on the growth of cells of the pulmonary vasculature and right ventricle.
Who may benefit from these findings: Patients with HPH or PAH, healthcare providers and researchers.
The bottom line: While it is premature to make recommendations on the use of estrogens for HPH, this study indicates that in an environment characterized by low oxygen concentrations, E2 may exert beneficial effects on the pulmonary artery and right ventricle. Further exploration of the pathways affected by E2 may, therefore, allow for the development of targeted, non-hormonal therapies for both men and women with HPH. This is of importance since no specific pharmacologic therapy for HPH exists. In fact, the drugs that are used for PAH may worsen symptoms in HPH since they may decrease patients' oxygen saturations. While we cannot extrapolate the current results to patients with PAH, this study, viewed in the context of previous investigations, raises the possibility that protective estrogen receptor signaling may be distorted in PAH, thereby making women more prone to the development of the disease.
Where to find this article: Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2012 Mar 1 (Epub ahead of print). PMID: 22383500.
List of authors: Lahm T, Albrecht M, Fisher AJ, Selej M, Patel NG, Brown JA, Justice MJ, Brown MB, Van Demark M, Trulock KM, Dieudonne D, Reddy JG, Presson RG, Petrache I. Departments of Medicine and Anesthesiology, Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center and Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Ind.
Funding: This article was funded in part by an American Thoracic Society/Pulmonary Hypertension Association/Pfizer Fellowship in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Research to Tim Lahm. Please see the article for a complete list of the investigators' research support.
Article provided for Pathlight by Tim Lahm, MD, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, Occupational and Sleep Medicine, Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center; Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Ind.
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Just wanted to spreads some words about the upcoming game from our small indie game development studio.
About the game:
Chaos shell is a top down shooter where you constantly struggle to maintain possession of the only weapon of the game, the Battle Ball. With the Battle Ball you can inflict damage upon your enemies and kill them off but without it you are powerless. Unlike other projectiles, Battle Ball can bounce against wall which gives it a unique ability to damage enemies multiple times and kill multiple enemies with a single shot if you are skilled enough. Furthermore, each character in the game has unique abilities that can modify the behaviour of the Battle Ball as well as help you retrieve, dodge or hinder others from getting hold of the Battle Ball.
The game has 3 modes:
- Single Player Campaign
- Multiplayer
- Survival Mode
In single player campaign, you battle against enemies that have their own unique behaviour. You have to understand the behaviour of each enemies and strategically plan your each move to destroy all the enemies in the level. This mode is about knowing the environment so you can use the bouncing ability of the Battle Ball to your advantage since you need to apply different strategy to kill different enemies.
The intended experience of multiplayer mode is fast paced and skill intensive with tactical elements. After selecting from a roster of unique characters, players of up to 4 must fight for control of the Battle Ball and use it to inflict damage on one other. Power-ups occasionally spawn during the match to assist players in hindering others from dodging or retrieving the Battle Ball, while the special throwing ability of each character provides limited opportunities to wreak havoc in the arena.
In survival mode, the game generates unique levels each time you play it and we guarantee you that you'll never play a level more than once. You need to kill as many enemies as you possibly can to earn score before you run out of HP. This mode is hard and is designed for advance player who wants some challenge.
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Skip to comments.Newt Gingrich: A Single Nuke Could Destroy America
Posted on 03/30/2009 10:21:04 AM PDT by Pellegrino
Newt's warning about N.Korea's threatened "satellite" launch and "criminal negligence" of Obama's dismantling and defunding of our missile defense systems.
(Excerpt) Read more at newsmax.com ...
""criminal negligence" of Obama's dismantling and defunding of our missile defense systems."
True, since Obama knows absolutely NOTHING about the military, much less how to command it.
Hows that global warming bull$h!t going Newt?
Hows that kissy face with Hillary going Newt?
I like and trust Newt, personally.
"Hows that global warming bull$h!t going Newt?
Hows that kissy face with Hillary going Newt?"
Thank you. My thoughts exactly.
Newt knows one thing, and one thing only, how to promote Newt. We have a congress full of that kind of person. We don't need more.
global warming NEWT???? Why don't you get off that bandwagon!
I use to like and trust Newt too.
Not since he went RINO.
I'm sure there is absolutely no danger at all of this happening, otherwise why would Obama have cancelled our "Laser Defense Shield" /sarcasm ...
I too believe and trust Newt ... And he's right on this.
Newt was always Newt, when he quit the congress during the Lewinsky scandal, I knew we'd been had
So if he's been wrong on certain things we should ignore him on everything else, and advance Obama's national death wish. Good idea.
That POS sitting ib the WH doesn't care. If it happens he will just take off and move offshore where he has all of the money he stole from us stashed. Soros will make sure that's all taken care of.
But for that, Newt is more of an American than every single democrat infesting the government today, and I would vote for him over them every day of the week, and twice on Sunday.
Given Newt's earlier description of the threat, I don't understand this. It would appear that those countries could just put a satellite bomb in orbit, then position and explode it later.
And a majority opted for a nothing.
That is what is most worrisome.
Has 0bama specifically canceled/cut/gutted our missile defense program? I have not seen any specific item about that.
So if hes been wrong on certain things we should ignore him on everything else, and advance Obamas national death wish. Good idea.
I agree. Why don't we just crucify everyone who has done one thing we don't like. Then we will have NOBODY to speak out except for bloggers on the internet. Eventually they will go away and then we can live under the rule of the evil Kenyan POS dictator for the rest of our lives.
Which one???
If Newt can't make his blitherings consistent with reality, is it too much to ask that he at least make them internally consistent with themselves?
Unless it hit Hollywood or DC. Then things would improve greatly.;^}
All 57 states?
LOL. Thank you for providing some clarity. There's a tendency here sometimes to throw someone under a bus over one issue that the masses might disagree with. Unless we exhume Ronald Reagan and display him like King Tut, we're just not going to find someone with a 100% favorability rating. Newt's a smart guy, his ideas should at least be considered. He still makes more sense than anyone on the Dim side.
How can he be trusted?
The problem is, once you get stabbed in the back, it's kind of hard to trust again.
His intentions are made crystal clear in the video you've been linked to. Watch it.
I can't believe that he is still relevant.
Nice, that was his campaign promise.
I am wondering if the powers that be have convinced him not to end our missile defense, despite his pledge.
I can agree with cutting down defense spending...no reason for the US Military to be in over 100 countries around the world. But missile defense is crucial, considering all the wackjobs who would lob a nuke at us the second they could.
"I think if we has an aberrant missile, one that was headed for Hawaii, that looked like it was headed for Hawaii or something like that, we might consider it," Gates said. "But I don't think we have any plans to do anything like that at this point."
Come on, that kind of thinking is what the enemies (foreign and domestic) want us to engage in: it detracts from the force of logic we have on our side.
Newt's still searching for his gonads! Why hasn't he organized a massive Conservative movement against the tyranny being perpetrated against the American people organized out of this White House and the Congress?
Nonsense. Everything Obama knows about the military he learned from the Daily Worker...
I think you are wrong. If we have a defense that is only 90%, and an enemy lunches one rocket, we have a 90% chance of survival.
Up that to 99% and we have a 90% chance of surviving a launch of 10 missiles.
This is better than our odds without any defense by a long shot.
If we only voted for those who agree with us 100% of the time, then we'd be all be writing in our own names every 2 years.
That's not to say we should reign in our own to stick to conservative principles, but you have to pick your battles.
astounded even me that it was said that we basically could not do anything before they have even done it.
What happened to we're keeping all options on the table even if we knew we were not to do anything.
Anyone noticed that the old enemies are now acting up since this idiot got in, Russia is building up conventional and nuclear as well,
Nailhead, meet Mister Hammer.
I agree. Probably 50% of the critics on FR now are leftist trolls. The below article link from Andrew Breitbart exposes what is going on with the left and their infiltration of Right Wing sites. As observed on FR in the last several months, no matter which conservative leader is put forward in a article, a host of long knives come out. But, these critics claim to be staunch conservatives and patriots. I suspect most are not, most of the others may be well meaning, but are executing a losing strategy for the battle of our time.
remember when phony idiot said that even if we were attacked with nuclear weapons he would still not give the order to shoot back with nuclear
and while I just thought of it has anyone still asked him what exactly is this civilian security force .?
Maybe they will be keeping us safe through the peace corp phony keeps harping on about
North Korea is too late if they wanted to destroy America. We already elected Obama.
Report: Obama Offers to Scrap Missile Shield If Russia Cooperates on Iran
Only by default.
So, how expensive are these cages to build? Is it possible to retro-fit major buildings and services without costing more than we have? Wait, we're broke, but assuming we had it to spend?
You know the old saying, fool me once.....
Why is everyone worried about North Korea? They can really launch anything and if their rocket does knock out some computers-we would vaporize North Korea with rockets from a submarine or even an old B-52, Even Obama would be forced to act if we are attacked. The N Koreans are just trying to get some bail out money. Nothing to worry about.
Regardless if it were Newt or anyone else that would make the statement, the threat is there, the concern is real, and the criticism is valid.
Don't shoot the messenger.
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It's not that I like Noitora, it's that I hate Nell. Grown up or not.
It's not that I like Noitora, it's that I hate Nell. Grown up or not.
avatar&signature made by me. no touchy!!!
Achilles is mine! All mine! <3
can anyone post a pic of that number!?!?! I trust the translation but I want to see that beautiful indication of the pwnage to come!! =)
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yes that snake looking bastard and his gay boy toy are gonna get owned.nell kinda got that natsu technique. cant wait to see her kick butt with barely any clothes on. now thats a bad ass female
everyone please read our fan fiction. its good and gettting better
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alright shes a sweet ass female.
i believe this spoiler about nell being #3 is true, if Ulquiorra reappears, than they have good chance escaping hueco mundo since Ulquiorra is #4
Don't you guys get even a little bit weirded out by your own pervy-ness over a drawn female character???
She better not be ranked thats all I'z gotz to say, plus if she does end Noitora I hope its not so weak like how the translation said it was a sent back Cero ._. Cero is being used too much now-a-days and its losing all effect as a high level attack, even though they are all Adjuchas and stuff, still you don't see all the Shinigami using their high level kidou attacks every time...
A pie in the sky?
I actually like Noitora, I hope to see Noitora's released form after Nell beats it out of him. This would give Ulquoirra a chance to appear maybe.


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Can anybody beat Baylor? Expect that to be the dominant theme throughout the NCAA women's basketball tournament, which begins Saturday.
As expected defending national champion Baylor, Notre Dame, Connecticut and Stanford earned No. 1 seeds when the 64-team field was announced Monday. The same four teams also earned top seeds last year; it's the first time that has ever happened in consecutive seasons.
FULL BRACKET: The field of 64
NORFOLK: Notre Dame looks to get back to title game
BRIDGEPORT: UConn won't have to leave state until Final Four
OKLAHOMA CITY: A potential Baylor-Tennessee clash
SPOKANE: Pac-12 teams take top seeds
"Nothing's different this year," Baylor star Brittney Griner said. The game's most imposing player was referring to the team's goal to win another national title, but she could have been talking about the top-seeded teams in the tournament.
The top four teams also advanced to the Final Four last year with Baylor knocking off Notre Dame in the title game.
Seven of the top eight seeded teams are the same from 2012; No. 2 seed California is the only newcomer.
"We look at previous matchups during the regular season and first and second round matchups in previous years," said Carolayne Henry, chair of the Division I women's basketball committee, adding that it's difficult to project further into the bracket.
While unpredictability may be the hallmark of the men's tournament, sustained dominance has been the theme in the women's game. UConn and Stanford have competed in the past five Final Fours.
Stanford (31-2) handed Baylor (32-1) its only loss this season, ending the Bears 42-game winning streak in November. The two could meet again in the national semifinal on April 7 in New Orleans.
Baylor is hoping to become the fourth different school to win consecutive NCAA championships, joining Southern California, UConn and Tennessee.
The Bears could be challenged along the way by the No.2-seeded Lady Vols, who have made every NCAA tournament since it began in 1982. Though the Vols have been mainstays in the tournament, this will be the first time coach Pat Summitt won't be on the sidelines after retiring last season due to early onset dementia.
Stanford hopes to finally give its Hall of Fame coach Tara VanDerveer a national championship for the first time in 21 years. However, the Cardinal don't have an easy road since they could face No. 2 seed California in the regional final. The Golden Bears ending the Cardinal's 81-game conference winning streak in January.
UConn (29-4) has lost to Notre Dame (31-1 )three times this season, including in the Big East championship game last week, and the two rivals could meet again on the other side of the bracket in the national semifinal. If so, it would be the third consecutive meeting in the national semifinal.
UConn won't have to travel very far before then. The Huskies play their first two rounds at home and if they advance, they would play the next two rounds in Bridgeport, Conn. The Huskies are hoping for their eighth national title, which would tie Tennessee's record.
UConn guard Kelly Faris said the Huskies are looking to redeem themselves after falling short of expectations. The Huskies didn't win the Big East conference regular season or tournament title for the first time in 19 years.
"This is our last chance to respond in the right way, respond how (coach Geno Auriemma) teaches us to, and the way he challenges us to," Faris said. "This is our last chance to step up and make something of it."
The most intriguing matchup for UConn could be a possible game against Delaware in the regional finals. Senior Elena Delle Donne, the nation's second-leading scorer, had signed with UConn but transferred to Delaware before her freshman season to be closer to her family.
Notre Dame is the only No. 1 seed not hosting the early rounds. The Irish will have to travel to Iowa City for the first two rounds and then Norfolk if they advance. It was expected the Irish might end up in Columbus, Ohio, a neutral-site floor. (Ohio State did not make the tournament.) The Irish could face host Iowa in the second round.
One factor was location, Henry said. "We looked at Notre Dame in Columbus and when we looked at the mileage, Notre Dame is slightly closer to Iowa than it is to Columbus," Henry said.
After losing in the title game the previous two seasons, the Irish hope third time is a charm in Skylar Diggins' senior season. Their conference, the soon-to –be-torn apart Big East earned eight bids, more than any other conference.


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Galena's historic Main Street -- named "Best Main Street in the Midwest" by Midwest Living magazine and one of America's Best Main Streets by Fodor's -- curves past nearly 100 19th-century storefronts. Galena looks much as it did during the time of the Civil War, although now the historic red brick buildings are home to charming boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. Galena is also known for its cozy lodgings, with quaint bed and breakfasts dotting the picturesque hillsides surrounding the town.
Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway
Cruise along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway, where the Mighty Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois Rivers converge. The 33-mile byway begins in Hartford, leading you through Alton and bends along the forested river bluffs to its end point in Grafton, at Pere Marquette State Park.
Peoria's Grandview Drive "World's Most Beautiful Drive"
This quote from President Teddy Roosevelt describes his 1910 visit to Grandview Drive in Peoria Heights. The vistas gazed upon by the former president still sit upon bluffs unchanged from when the Indians first settled in the area centuries ago. Drive along the two-and-on-half mile drive to see the expansive panoramic view of Woodford, Tazewell and Marshall counties, where on a clear day, visitors can see more than thirty miles of the scenic Illinois River valley.
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This scenic drive follows the flow of the mighty Mississippi River as it curves along the western edge of Illinois and meanders for more than 550 miles, traveling through charming small towns and offering beautiful river and woodland views along the way.
Called "deliciously rustic" by the New York Times, Irish Hollow is located on 500 rolling acres in the Galena countryside on the site of a former whistle stop. The accommodations include rooms at the historic inn, as well as private English-style cottages with beautiful gardens. Indulge in a massage or hike the miles of trails that pass by a 1,300-acre nature preserve. Irish Hollow is known for its gourmet country breakfasts and dinners made with seasonal ingredients from its own organic gardens.
Experience our exclusive facilities when planning your next business meeting or social gathering. Let us accommodate you with our exclusive on-site catering and high-speed wireless internet. 10 miles west of Peoria via I-74, exit 82. Also enjoy our unique overnight accommodations located in the park, including a cabin, cottages, cabooses and stables. Children welcome!
Looking for a jaw dropping, heart racing experience? Try Grafton's newest attraction – a zip line that affords those brave enough a stunning river view and hours of fun. The nine zip lines total 1.75 miles, which should take approximately two hours to complete. The first of nine zip lines is nicknamed the Baby Bear – the shortest measuring only 300 feet in length. The longest, at 2,000 feet, is the Soaring Eagle, which has breathtaking views during its 250-foot descent. The Deer Hollow (3rd zip) and the Barn Burner (the final zip) are both 1,500 feet. The Limestone Leap (7th zip) is 1,300 feet, the River Run (5th zip) is 1,200 feet, the Gobblers Knob (6th zip) is 1,000 feet and the Road Runner (2nd zip) at 700 feet.
Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive
The Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Associates invite you to come to Fulton County, Illinois and enjoy the natural wonders of the Spoon River Valley. Spoon River has carved a wide scenic valley through Fulton County as it flows from London Mills to the south and east where it joins the Illinois River near the southeastern corner of the county. The Spoon River became nationally known from the work of Edgar Lee Masters, author of the noted Spoon River Anthology. Come on out the first two full weekends in October. There are over one hundred miles of scenic routes on the Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive to be enjoyed on this driving tour with beautiful fall colors. There will be food, arts, crafts, entertainment and flea market. Visit 17 villages and historic sites!
Opened in October 2012, this new visitor's center celebrates the long history of the Caterpillar Company. Visitors can explore the past by taking a journey back in time via historic photos and antique equipment. Visitor favorites include a 24-foot tall 797 mining truck that doubles as a movie theater and a product floor complete with simulators to explore its world-famous product line.
At 8,000 acres, Pere Marquette State Park is the largest state park in Illinois. Go hiking on wooded trails, biking along scenic bluffs, fishing and boating on the Illinois River, or horseback riding through the forest. The park is also known for its guided fall color drives and eagle-watching tours in the winter. The rustic stone-and-timber Pere Marquette Lodge makes a great base for exploring the area.
Take a sightseeing or theme cruise on the Spirit of Peoria, an old-fashioned replica of a 19th-century riverboat that docks at the Peoria RiverFront. Join a one- to five-day overnight excursion to Starved Rock State Park or the St. Louis riverfront and be entertained by live ragtime piano and banjo music, as well as a storyteller sharing river lore, while the Spirit of Peoria paddles along the Illinois River. Stay the night at Starved Rock Lodge and see a show by a Mark Twain interpreter who brings the iconic author to life.
Aaron's Cottages & Cabins at the Goldmoor
Luxurious cottages and cabins on the magnificent Goldmoor estate overlooking the Mississippi River and featuring elite amenities, dining, spa services and beautiful gardens.
The Nest at Palisades Cabins offer secluded luxury cabins designed to provide charm, quiet luxury and romance. We're located on a wooded acreage high above the Mississippi River minutes from Savanna, the Palisades State Park and an easy 20 minute drive to Galena.
Based on the book Haunted Alton by Troy Taylor, Alton Hauntings Tours offers an entertaining and spine-tingling trip into the unknown, taking visitors to the most authentic haunted places in Alton. Uncover the eerie folklore, ghostly tales and documented haunted spots on a three-hour walking tour of the city's most haunted sites. Visitors will see sites that have become nationally known, like the old Alton penitentiary, First Unitarian Church, Enos Sanitarium and many others. The tours have been proven to be popular with ghost enthusiasts and history buffs alike, and nowhere else can you learn as much about the real, haunted history of Alton. Walking tours and bus tours are offered during two touring seasons – Spring & Summer and the Haunted Fall Season. Private tours are also available for groups of 20 or more. Reservations must be made in advance for all tours.
You'll find art galleries, music venues, specialty shops, and great restaurants all located along Peoria's beautiful RiverFront. Whether it's a quick bite at a casual café or a relaxing dinner, we have something for everyone. You can enjoy live music and entertainment every weekend, shop the largest Antique Center in Central Illinois or find the perfect gift or home accent at one of our fun and inviting RiverFront shops. Throughout the summer, we offer an endless assortment of outdoor concerts and events. And don't miss the RiverFront Market featuring local produce, art, and musicians, Saturday mornings, June – September. Peoria's RiverFront… Where fun, food and friends meet!
Ski along scenic slopes at Galena's Chestnut Mountain Resort, perched high above the Mississippi River. Rated by Ski Magazine as one of the top ski resorts in the Midwest, Chestnut Mountain goes all out with a snowboarding park and night skiing. Stay at the rustic 120-room lodge, which has three restaurants, including the fine-dining Sunset Grille. There are fun non-skiing activities in the summer as well, including boat cruises on the Mississippi Explorer and the exhilarating Alpine Slide, which speeds 2,000 feet down a hillside. Or try the new Segway Mountain Adventure Tours, a three-mile guided ride through rolling terrain.
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Illinois' only United Nations World Heritage Site. This 2,200-acre site preserves the central section of the largest prehistoric Indian city north of Mexico. An Interpretive Center presents a coherent account of this sophisticated prehistoric culture. Climb Monk's Mound, see the film and life-size village. Don't miss annual events that focus on Native American culture.
Located deep in the woods just 5 miles from historic Mt Carroll, Timber Lake Resort offers 120 campsites including pull-thru RV sites with water, sewer, and electric hookups. We also offer deluxe log cabin rentals and beautiful lakeside rustic camping. Other amenities include a 1,800-square-foot pool, large group pavilion, recreation center, general store, lakeside deck, two spring-fed lakes, biking & hiking trails and Timber Lake Playhouse, Illinois' oldest professional summer stock theatre, is located next door within easy walking distance.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Experience Illinois wine at Galena Cellars and celebrate a 30 year tradition of family winemaking. Located just a short drive from downtown Galena, Galena Cellars Vineyard--A Lawlor Family Winery--provides an escape to the country and a breathtaking view. Enjoy wine tasting, from your choice of 40 different varietals, while relaxing on the comfortable wrap-around deck of the charming farmhouse turned Tasting Room, and learn how the twenty-two varieties of grapes grown in the rich soil and unique terroir found there go from vine to award-winning wine. Meet winemaker Christine Lawlor and chat with the knowledgeable and friendly tour guides as you tour the state-of-the-art facility and partake in a sensory program designed to help you fully experience wine tasting with all of your senses. In love with the vineyard? Stay a little longer at the Vineyard Suite or Country Farmhouse. Or imagine celebrating your special day in this scenic setting. Special arrangements are gladly catered to for engagements, showers, weddings, family reunions, meetings and group tours. The vineyard is open daily May through October and weekends or Saturdays only November through March. Special events at the vineyard include Wine Lovers' Weekend in March, Fall Harvest and Art Festival in September, and Nouveau Wine Weekend in November. Honored with more than 1,000 awards from competitions throughout the world, the Lawlor Family looks forward to raising a glass with you and sharing their passion for Illinois wine.
Noted in Midwest Living magazine as "a riverside retreat for the romantic," Tara Point Inn is known for its incredible accommodations and breathtaking views of the Mississippi River. Atop the palisades bluffs above Grafton, visitors can choose either the main inn or a secluded cozy cabin escape to what some call the most pleasantly memorable getaway experiences in the Midwest.
Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway
The Byway unites more than 100 nature-based destinations throughout the Illinois River Valley, beginning in Ottawa and ending 140 miles south in Havana. Find the best spots for hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, canoeing, wetlands, gardens, birding and watching wildlife.
Apple River Fort State Historic Site
Apple River Fort State Historic Site, located in Elizabeth, Illinois, is the site of one of the battles fought during the Black Hawk War. Black Hawk and his 200 warriors attacked the hastily erected fort on June 24, 1832. His story and that of the early settlers are told.
High on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, these uniquely built log cabins can sleep six and are situated right next to the Mississippi Palisades State Park with nature trails connecting the two. Cabins have 1 or 2 lofts, bathroom with shower, kitchens, heat/AC and TV. Open year around.
Experience innovations of the present and the future while appreciating the heritage of the past at the free attraction in downtown Moline, Illinois. See vintage machines and climb aboard new ones, operate a simulated excavator or dozer, explore exhibits on how technology helps people shape and care for the land and enjoy interactive ways for kids to learn about farming and infrastructure. The John Deere Store stocks a large collection of genuine John Deere merchandise.