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Not since 1916 when access to the Statue's Torch was closed to visitors has the public been able to view New York Harbor and its surrounding shores from the Torch. But now, the first ever TorchCam allows people around the world to see these panoramic images from any computer or smartphone.
Cameras provide unobstructed LIVE views of the famed New York City skyline, along with exceptional views of the majestic Hudson River, ships in New York Harbor and Lady Liberty herself.


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Parents are often baffled by the problems presented by a child with learning disabilities. Often this "invisible disability" does not become obvious until a child reaches school age. Even then, difficulties may be subtle and hard to recognize.
Here you will find a wealth of information on understanding learning disabilities, negotiating the special education process, and helping your child and yourself.
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If you are just learning that you or your child has a learning disability you may be confused and not know where to begin. It can be a daunting and complicated task. But don't despair. LDA is here to help you understand this new diagnosis and lead you or your child to the right support systems.
Types of Learning Disabilities
A specific learning disability that affects a person's ability to understand numbers and learn math facts.
Learn more about Dyscalculia.
A specific learning disability that affects a person's handwriting ability and fine motor skills.
Learn more about Dysgraphia.
A specific learning disability that affects reading and related language-based processing skills.
Learn more about Dyslexia.
Learning disabilities that affect an individual's understanding of what they read or of spoken language. The ability to express one's self with oral language may also be impacted.
Learn more about Oral / Written Language Disorder and Specific Reading Comprehension Deficit
Has trouble interpreting nonverbal cues like facial expressions or body language and may have poor coordination.
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Related Disorders
A disorder that includes difficulty staying focused and paying attention, controlling behavior and hyperactivity.
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A disorder which causes problems with movement and coordination, language and speech.
Learn more about Dyspraxia.
Affects, planning, organization, strategizing, attention to details and managing time and space.
Learn more about Executive Function.
Learning the basics about LD and ADHD is an important start to getting help. After the signs and symptoms of LD are recognized, the appropriate assessment and evaluation will be needed to determine the right strategies to help the individual.
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Evaluation involves gathering information from a variety of sources about a child's functioning and development in all areas. It is generally one of the first steps in determining if a child has a learning disability. This section will help parents answer their questions on assessment and evaluation.
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Early Childhood includes the evaluation and treatment provided to families and their children under 3 years old who have, or are at risk for having, a disability or delay in speech, language, or hearing. Starting early is important for long-term success.
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Each stage in a child's life provides a different learning profile of needs. This section will provide specific information related to the different stages of a child's school years from preschool to elementary school to middle school and high school.
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This section will help guide you to specific information related to navigating the special education process. Where to start, who to talk to, and the options for special education evaluation as well as the vocabulary of special education including IEPs and 504s can be found here.
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The impact of learning disabilities does not end in the classroom but can extend to activities outside the schoolyard. This area will provide articles of interest related to activities beyond the classroom: tutoring, summer activities, special education expenses, social skills and more.
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Mental health issues can affect anyone, including individuals with learning disabilities (LD) and/or ADHD. Here you will find tips and guidelines for preventing, identifying, and addressing mental health issues linked to learning disabilities.
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The growth of technology is widespread in our everyday lives and is used extensively in the classroom. It can be an invaluable tool for individuals with learning disabilities (LD). Here we explore current and new technologies for individuals with LD to consider.
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Guides & Booklets
- An Action Guide for ADHD: Next Steps for Patients, Clinicians, and Insurers
This Action Guide is based on the results of a public review process of treatment options for ADHD.
- NCLB and IDEA: What Parents of Students with Disabilities Need to Know and Do
August 2006, by Candace Cortiella for the National Center on Educational Outcomes.
- A Parent's Guide to Response-to-Intervention (RTI)
Provides an overview of the RTI process, describes how it is implemented in schools and offers questions that parents can ask.
- Life Success for Children with Learning Disabilities: A Parent Guide
The research traced the lives of individuals with learning disabilities in an attempt to identify factors that predicted successful life outcomes.
- Identifying and Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Resource for School And Home
This resource guide designed for families and educators provides information on how (ADHD) is identified and treated.
- College Guide for Students with Learning Disabilities
In this guide from BestColleges.com, students and families will find an overview of the transition into college, a guide to college accommodations & assistive learning technology as well as key strategies, resources, scholarships and more for students with learning disabilities.
- Teaching Our Youngest: A Guide for Preschool Teachers and Child Care and Family Providers
This booklet describes what can be done to help children to develop their language abilities, increase their knowledge, become familiar with books and other printed materials, learn letters and sounds, recognize numbers and learn to count.
- Tools for Student Success
Selected publications for parents and teachers from the U.S. Department of Educations ED.gov website or in print form.
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Gov. John Hickenlooper has ordered the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to review — and if necessary, revise — its enforcement of state oil and gas regulations and its procedures for deciding the penalties it imposes on companies violating those rules.
Hickenlooper's staff announced his executive order Wednesday afternoon, after the Legislature concluded its 2013 session without passing a bill from Rep. Mike Foote, D-Lafayette, and Sen. Matt Jones, D-Louisville, that would have increased the state's fines.
Foote and Jones sought unsuccessfully to have their bill include a minimum daily penalty for serious violations of oil and gas regulations, and Foote allowed the bill to die because a Senate majority wouldn't support such a minimum fine.
The bill's death leaves in place the current 1950s-vintage law's potential punishment of a maximum $1,000 per day fine for each violation, with the maximum total fine capped at $10,000 for a violation that doesn't have a significant adverse impact on the public health, safety or welfare.
"The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission should reevaluate its enforcement philosophy and approach and strive to structure fines and penalties to ensure that operators comply with rules and respond promptly and effectively to any impacts from such violation," Hickenlooper said in Wednesday afternoon's executive order.
Hickenlooper wrote that in order for the agency to fulfill its responsibilities under the state's Oil and Gas Conservation Act — "and to foster public trust that oil and gas operations in Colorado are conducted in a manner that is protective of public health, safety and welfare" — the commission "must enforce its rules and assess penalties so as to strongly deter violations and encourage cooperative compliance response if and when violations occur."
The governor said the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission should only make downward adjustments from maximum potential fines "when an alleged violator behaves in a fully cooperative manner" and performs whatever mitigation measures the state directs.
Hickenlooper ordered the commission to "establish minimum fine amounts in the case of a violation that involves an especially egregious or aggravating factor."
He wrote that the commission's penalty rules should "be clear and understandable and publicly available so that alleged violators and the public can know what to expect by way of any penalties if and when a violation occurs."
The governor directed the commission to post all violations, and the basis for the penalties assessed, on the agency's website.
Hickenlooper ordered the agency to make any necessary changes by Dec. 10. The commission also is being directed to make an annual report "on all violations, any and all penalties imposed regarding violations, and the rationale for the calculation of final penalty assessments, including fines."
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Starting Mon., March 10th, WABA members get a 20 percent discount on single tickets to Studio Theatre's 2013 season productions, including:
- The Motherf***er With The Hat (now through March 24)
- 4000 Miles (March 20 to April 28)
- The Real Thing (May 22 to June 30)
- Baby Universe (June 26 to July 21)
We're particularly excited to offer this benefit for the upcoming production of 4000 Miles, a play with a long-distance cyclist as one of its two central characters. After cycling 4,000 miles across the country, 21-year-old Leo arrives unannounced at the Greenwich Village apartment of his octogenarian Jewish leftist grandmother. As an overnight couch-surf turns into an extended stay, 4000 Miles unearths a surprising commonality between the two generations.
Theater plus biking? How awesome is that? But wait, there's more!
WABA and Studio Theatre are working together to ensure there is a place to park your bike when you roll up. Studio already offers indoor bike parking for its staff, but is working with WABA to get permanent racks installed outside for theatergoers. WABA will also be providing supplemental, temporary bike parking for the entire run of 4000 Miles.
Studio's commitment to making 4000 Miles a bike-friendly experience is helped by the cyclists on staff. Its artistic director, David Muse, is an avid competitive cyclist. And marketing manager Scott Sanger has ridden his bike for the past 15 years as a member of Team Food & Friends, which rides to support those fighting AIDS.
Here are some important things to know about Studio's discount for WABA members:
This discount is not valid for Saturday evening performances, in combination with any other discount offers, or on previous orders. Discounted tickets are subject to availability. There is no limit on the number of discounted tickets that can be ordered. To receive the discount, email email@example.com for the promotional code. The code can be used to order tickets online through Studio Theatre's website or when calling or visiting its box office. WABA members may also present their membership card at the box office to receive the discount.
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The warm Agulhas current of the Indian Ocean flows southward along South Africa's coastlines of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, where it meets the cold Benguela current of the Atlantic Ocean that flows northwards along the Western and Northern Cape's beaches.
South Africa's beaches are among the most beautiful in the world, and 26 hold the prestigious Blue Flag accreditation, the highest benchmark. The Blue Flag is an eco-label that is awarded each season by the Foundation for Environmental Education, which is a non-profit organisation that seeks to promote the environmentally friendly development and preservation of the planet's beaches.
To secure a Blue Flag, a beach must meet very stringent criteria, including making a map of the beach available that shows all the facilities, strict water quality testing, beach sand that is free of debris and trash, clean bathrooms, the monitoring of coral reefs around the beach, and trained lifeguards and life-saving equipment – to name but a few.
Local holidaymakers and international tourists who spend the day at one of South Africa's Blue Flag beaches can expect to soak up the sun, and enjoy the waves on world-class sands, knowing that their safety is a top priority and that no damage is being done to the environment.
Beaches are a feast to the eyes, a trailing bed to relax & warm and also a place to unleash the wild sporting instincts. Glorifying examples of the amazing effects of the threatening & loving water, beaches are a true gift. South Africa, being surrounded by oceans on all three sides enjoys many of the world's best beaches. The coastline is stunningly beautiful and is a divine treat to everyone looking to capture beauty through lenses.
South Africa cradles a large number of beaches. The beaches are groomed to welcome the visitors. Wondering how beaches can be groomed? The South African beaches are awarded the 'Blue Flag' that stamps the beaches as environmentally adhered, clean and safe. More than 29 sizzling South African beaches have been awarded the Blue Flag. This adds to the highlights of the beaches.


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We replaced the 32 inch Sony in our 07 Winnebago Adventurer 38-J with a 32 inch Visio LCD VA220E HDTV. The tv is located in the entertainment center behind the passenger seat. The removal was very easy and took about 30 minutes. The installation was just as easy using a articulated wall mount. Installation took about 1 1/2 hours due to having to position the wall mount in the proper position. I used a 3 inch piece of poplar stained to match the entertainment system to fill the gap on the bottom.I also ended up replacing the Memorex surround sound system with a RCA system ($150). With the exception of the subwoofer, I used the existing speakers.
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The 4th Algal Bloom Detection Monitoring And Prediction (ABDMAP) - workshop. A European wide concerted action, funded under the Environment and Climate Programme of the European Commission´s framework programme IV. June 4-5, 1998. Arranged by the Department of Physical Geography at Stockholm University, Sweden Background Recent observations suggest an increasing frequency of algal blooms in coastal waters, many of them even toxic. The effects are noticed on the environment, marine life and health. An earlier study programme called OCTOPUS, undertaken for the European Commission, investigated operational uses of ocean colour data and recognised the potential use of satellite based data to monitor algal blooms. ABDMAP, a Concerted Action, was conceived partly in response to this study, to bring together workers interested in the role of remote sensing (EO) data in the detection, monitoring and prediction of coastal and marine algal blooms in European waters. During the project time a total of 7 workshops will be held across Europe. The Stockholm workshop (being the 4th) has the overall theme: Identification, Characterisation, Detection Information about this workshop is avaiable on URL: http://www.natgeo.su.se/naturgeo/rsgis/marin/abdmap/ Contacts: Ove Rud and Miho Ishii e-mail: abdmap at natgeo.su.se fax: +46-8-16 4818 tel: +46-8-16 4788 / 4958 Remote Sensing Laboratory Department of Physical Geography Stockholm University S-106 91 Stockholm SWEDEN -----== Posted via Deja News, The Leader in Internet Discussion ==----- http://www.dejanews.com/ Now offering spam-free web-based newsreading


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OCEAN CITY – The resident of a mobile home in north Ocean City that exploded in early December was behind bars this week after investigators determined she allegedly caused the blast by leaving on a propane-fueled oven in a failed suicide attempt.
Shortly before 3 a.m. on Dec. 4, Ocean City Communications received a call for a reported structure fire in the area of 136th Street and Coastal Highway. Ocean City Fire and Police units arrived on the scene a short time later and discovered a mobile home on Gorman Ave. completely engulfed in flames and had spread to two adjacent mobile homes in Sundowner Park.
Fire crews had the blaze, characterized in initial reports as more of an explosion than a fire, under control about an hour later, although they remained on the scene until about 5:45 a.m. The primary unit at 113 Gorman Ave. was completely destroyed, while serious damage occurred at two neighboring residences. It was learned last week a second mobile home damaged in the fire is a total loss, according to the property manager.
The occupant of the primary residence where the explosion occurred, identified as Carol Lynn Blackshear, 52, of Ocean City, was transported by Maryland State Police helicopter to the Johns Hopkins Bayview Burn Center in Baltimore with serious injuries. An Ocean City Fire Marshal's deputy arrived on the scene and began conducting interviews about the incident.
The deputy fire marshal met with a man, identified as Blackshear's roommate, who said he arrived at the residence and was immediately hit with a "wall of propane," according to court documents. The roommate told investigators he believed Blackshear had been using a propane-fueled oven and stove for heat and that he believed the oven and stove had been leaking propane.
The roommate told investigators he located Blackshear inside the residence and that she was nearly passed out, according to court documents. The roommate told investigators he woke up Blackshear and told her to exit the mobile home. The roommate said he walked to the rear of the residence and heard a clicking noise just before the explosion occurred, according to court documents.
The roommate said he was knocked off his feet and to floor in the hallway by the explosion, but was able to get up and locate Blackshear in the living room area and the two were able to exit the now burning mobile home. According to court documents, it was evident by the damage to the mobile home that a gas vapor explosion had occurred and that the only fuel source in the residence capable of producing an explosion of that type was the propane-fueled oven.
Meanwhile, through interviews conducted after the explosion with the roommate, two of Blackshear's daughters, a granddaughter, a mutual friend and her landlord, it was learned Blackshear could possibly have been suicidal and the incident could have been the result of Blackshear attempting to take her own life. A later interview with the victim confirmed the failed suicide attempt.
Ocean City deputy fire marshals met with Blackshear last Wednesday at a motel in downtown Baltimore not far from where she had been treated and released from the Bayview Burn Center. During the interview, Blackshear told investigators she was home alone around 11 p.m. on Dec. 3 and that she took two shots of vodka and turned the stove on. She told investigators once the stove was on, she blew out the burners to allow propane gas to seep into the residence.
According to court records, Blackshear told investigators she believed if a person had a couple of drinks, turned the gas on and went to sleep, one could die that way. She told investigators she intended to turn the gas on and go to sleep and that her roommate would find her when he returned later in the evening. Blackshear told investigators when her roommate returned from work early and woke her up, she then believed it was not her time to go, according to court documents. She told investigators it was at that point that she got up from the couch and attempted to turn the stove off, but she believes she might have inadvertently turned on the igniter for the stove, which touched off the explosion.
Based on the physical evidence at the scene and interviews with family, friends, the landlord and Blackshear herself, the Ocean City Fire Marshal's Office on Monday obtained a warrant for her arrest, charging her with attempted suicide and reckless endangerment, the former because of her apparent attempt to take her own life and the latter because of the damages caused to her own residence and those of her neighbors along with the real possibility of serious injury or death to her neighbors.
On Monday, Salisbury Police located Blackshear in that municipality and she was taken into custody and charged with attempted suicide and reckless endangerment. As of late Tuesday, she was being held on the Wicomico County Detention Center on a $10,000 bond.


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German Open Championships
Every summer, amateurs and professionals fight it out in the Standard and Latin American ballroom dancing disciplines for hotly contested awards and prize money at the German Open Championships. The tournament is the world's biggest dance festival: Over 5 days, over 2000 couples from every continent display their championship dancing skills. The German Open Championships have been held since 2004 in the Liederhalle Culture and Congress Centre.
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Wisconsin lawmaker accused of driving with suspended license
State Rep. Christine Sinicki says she didn't know her license was suspended
A Wisconsin lawmaker was under fire Friday for driving with a suspended license.
State Rep. Christine Sinicki is the subject of an article by the group Media Trackers about her seeking state reimbursement for mileage while driving with a suspended license.
"They're trying to make an issue of the fact that supposedly I was claiming my per diem fraudulently or illegally, which is not true because I was driving back and forth innocently, not knowing my license had been suspended," Sinicki said.
Sinicki said she did not know her license was suspended.
"I will freely admit that I was driving back and forth to Madison, unknowingly, on a suspended license," she said.
The Wisconsin Circuit Court indicated Sinicki was stopped in Jefferson County on Oct. 11. She received a ticket for operating while suspended four plus, meaning it wasn't her first time.
"You know, while I was there at the desk, I took care of everything," she said. "It turned out there was a parking ticket that hadn't been paid, so they suspended my license."
Sinicki said her critics will not keep her silent.
Media Trackers could not be reached for comment. Sinicki made headlines earlier this week for criticizing Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's State of the State address, where she used profanity on social media.


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Character Ero Flash -Girls & P*nzer-
Miho Nishizumi and Yukari Akiyama from Girls and Panzer the Movie. In this mini game you can customize their looks, select 1 of the 4 sex scenes (missionary, from behind, oral sex and footjob), use various tools and viewpoints to enjoy maximum from this game. Unfortunately it's censored.Views: 240765
Character Ero Flash -To H*art 2-
A small Hentai game with an option to pick one of the two girls. Almost the same game was already published. The difference between them is girls. Click the buttons on the right to customize her looks and find 4 different sex positions: classic, doggy style, oral sex and footjob.Views: 296318
Booty Farm (sponsored)
You are a playboy who just inherited his uncle's farm. There is a shortage of men in the village and the girls are very lonely. On Booty Farm, things get XXX very fast. Engage in hot scenes across the farm like a boss. It's time to get your hands dirty, farmboy!Views: 2018
Goeniko vs Kuromaru [v 1.11]
Goeniko has been captured by some tentacle monster. It's horny and wants to have sex with her really much. Click on some hotspots or buttons to progress the scene.Views: 256405
Gimmix - Kuusou Jikken vol.2
In this comic style visual novel you'll see a story featuring Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy. Entire game is in Japanese so enjoy images and annoying Hentai sounds. Some of the scenes are in color, some are black and white. I don't know the purpose of that, as well as it's all censored.Views: 84347
Ikinari Kunoichi
Wait a bit until game fully loads. In this game you'll have to push the button as fast as you can to hold your load. In the middle usually she'll start doing something more. Also you can check all available buttons with options. Maybe something will help you feel better. To click fast enough if you're on laptop you can use Mouse and touch-pad click at the same time.Views: 169623
Mega Cumshot [fixed]
Get ready for a long series of cumshots. This cute large breasted girl will get covered by a cover of cum from lot of guys. At the end even her mother could not recognize her. Just click your mouse to progress the game and click on the cumshot button when it appears.Views: 363593
Shion 2 - Cunning Little Girl in a Tight Spot
Shion Kamishiro was worried about the anomaly in the data. Her last experiment produced strange results and she wanted to know why. Indeed, the results are invalid, and she is the only one who knew it. What to do next? She was caught on lies. Talk and tease her. 4 possible endings.Views: 417654
Character Ero Flash -Nis*koi-
In this Hentai game you'll see two Japanese School Girls. Your task is to select tools on the right side, change their outfit (if you want to) and fuck them. Check all options to enjoy Chitoge Kirisaki and Kosaki Onodera from Nisekoi as much as possible.Views: 564674
This girl we have seen in some previous games. She's really hot barbie girl. The story is about a brother and sister who are stepping a forbidden step and having sex. This is set of videos for you to watch. Game contained the same movies.Views: 349516
Samus Aran Boobjob
In this short animation you'll meet Samus Aran. She is going to give you the best boobjob ever. You can select 2 outfits or see her boobs completely naked. Customize style of your cumshot and extend it really long to cover her with your cum.Views: 128855
Adult Poses Shu!?
This Japanese Hentai game is about a girl who applied for a model for a photo session of some erotic poses. She was prepared for nude pictures, but not for such things as playing with fruits, sex with some random guy and also .. octopus? Scroll game window to find links and progress the gallery.Views: 98324
Orc's Family Project
This is Nekoken 2D animation series vol.01. The main actress is Maya - a female warrior who is going to fight against orcs. Well, not everything worked out so well and she lost her battle. Enjoy sex with orcs, tentacles and many more.Views: 245676
How to Discipline a Shoplifting Girl
Some girl was trying to steal cosmetic products from the store. Luckily for the owner she got caught and taken to the office to solve this situation. You have to punish her. First talk and touch her and convince her for a sexual pay back. There are 4 possible endings depending on your actions.Views: 559876
The Prince's blue room
Be patient, possible long loading time. Password is "Julia9002Carl". This is uncensored version and it's available in Japanese and Russian. Prince Carl has reached the age when he can perform ceremony of love. It means that he must choose one women and spend a week with her. Carl chooses Yuria, his ex-teacher. However king Rudolf also have some feelings for her.Views: 247376
Imouto 50
Here You'll see more than 50 variations of sexual pleasure featuring sweet sister and brother characters. Use small back link on the top of the game to return back to chapter selection. Most of scenes have additional action buttons on the left side.Views: 227199
Booty Farm (sponsored)
You are a playboy who just inherited his uncle's old and rusty farm and it's time to get your hands dirty, farmboy! On Booty Farm, things get XXX very fast. Engage in hot scenes across the farm like a boss, without even looking up dating advice.Views: 2018
Return of Wakige Hitozuma
Also known as Underarm (armpits) Hair Wife. Large breasted married woman with unshaven spots are going to cheat on her husband. As always in games from AKATA, there will be quick sex from multiple angles.Views: 139263
Sleeping Girl
Your task is to touch a girl who's sleeping. Do this extremely softly and gently while she's in the dreamland. How far can you go without waking her up? There are multiple paths to complete the game. Make sure you find them all. When you think that your stuck - keep touching and something new will surely open up.Views: 1428984
Fort of the Naughty World
Find yourself in a strange fortress deep in the forest which is full of horny monsters and strange creatures. Unluckily for this girl she went inside and now you have to find the way out. Use different items to solve puzzles and complete 5 stages.Views: 829895
Wife's Flesh
Some animation set from Doggie Style. Not sure what's exact story of this. But it's something about the women who cheats on her husband who's on some business trip. So she sleeps with her managing director. Use buttons in the corner to switch between scenes.Views: 81802
The Rooms of Akane: Reloaded
This is situated in some kind of virtual reality designed by Satan. Main heroine is Akane. She is the subject of all sexual horrors. Here will also appear other girls. This is additional and improved package of the previous game.Views: 98742
The Rooms of Akane: Revolutions
You'll see Akane get tortured and fucked by several guys, monsters and strange creatures. You'll see many different sex poses and scenes with other girls as well. Be patient while game files preload between scenes.Views: 78170
Princess Erocure
Wait until game fully loads. After pressing the red button you'll see white screen - wait here as well. Princess Erocure is here to cure your horny diseases! Switch between several characters, change angles and more to enjoy this mini game.Views: 164468
Warring States Era Maiden Violation
It is the age of war. You'll meet several female commanders, soldiers and other girls that are simply living their lives. When all the sudden some man comes to their town and starts to violate these maidens.Views: 151938
Beyond: 2nd Report
Second part of the Beyond game. 10th volume of Nekoken animation series. Few weeks after the incident aboard space station that was sent to explore planet Beyond horny monsters keep screwing our sexy heroine.Views: 263422
Monster Hunter Ryouko
Ryouko is a monster hunter. Now she came to some strange place to hunt something bigger than usual. Will she succeed? Or maybe some monsters will simply use her for breeding? Find out in 129 looping animations and lots of images.Views: 180056
Nekoken 3D Animation Series Vol.9. This story starts somewhere around 13 light years from Earth. This planet is called Beyond. It's a really unknown place and there are some live beings. But as all creatures they want to breed for sure.Views: 128316
Family disturbance (revenge of bedtime)
Another crazy family incest story. This is a part of many series of games. Try to check similar games below to find some related games with same graphics and characters. Here you'll see two different couples having sex and more. Be patient, don't click too fast between scenes - let files load.Views: 233136
Kanojo ga uwaki o shite imasu
The hardest part about this game is that all texts are in Japanese, but I think that the game can be completed intuitively. Story is about some cheating women. Inspect her house and find evidences of cheating. You can use all picked items. Explore entire room while she cooks. There are 5 different endings.Views: 140427
Booty Farm (sponsored)
You are a playboy who just inherited his uncle's farm. There is a shortage of men in the village and the girls are very lonely. On Booty Farm, things get XXX very fast. Engage in hot scenes across the farm like a boss. It's time to get your hands dirty, farmboy!Views: 2018
Little Ballerina - Hina
In this video set you'll see fit ballet girls involved in certain sex scenes with creatures from different worlds. Demons and monsters will fuck girls in different acrobatic positions. Hina is taking evening lessons in preparation for the spring ballet concourse. It turns out that her brother can't hold his passions about her anymore. Suzu desperately wants to tell about her feelings to upperclassman. So she goes to ballet classroom and sees Hina and her brother fucking.Views: 167244
Bio Seeker: Scene 2 Mucus Parasite 1.01
WARNING on slow internet connections potential long loading/waiting time between scenes. This part of the game will bring you lots of animations from various angles and viewpoints. Similar to worm creature violates and breads with female victim.Views: 143478
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The Use and Handling of Toothbrushes
Tooth brushing with a fluoride toothpaste is a simple, widely recommended and widely practiced method of caring for one's teeth. When done routinely and properly, tooth brushing can reduce the amount of plaque which contains the bacteria associated with gum disease and tooth decay, as well as provide the cavity-preventing benefits of fluoride.
To date, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is unaware of any adverse health effects directly related to toothbrush use, although people with bleeding disorders and those severely immuno-depressed may suffer trauma from tooth brushing and may need to seek alternate means of oral hygiene. The mouth is home to millions of microorganisms (germs). In removing plaque and other soft debris from the teeth, toothbrushes become contaminated with bacteria, blood, saliva, oral debris, and toothpaste. Because of this contamination, a common recommendation is to rinse one's toothbrush thoroughly with tap water following brushing. Limited research has suggested that even after being rinsed visibly clean, toothbrushes can remain contaminated with potentially pathogenic organisms. In response to this, various means of cleaning, disinfecting or sterilizing toothbrushes between uses have been developed. To date, however, no published research data documents that brushing with a contaminated toothbrush has led to recontamination of a user's mouth, oral infections, or other adverse health effects.
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Recommended Toothbrush Care
- Do not share toothbrushes. The exchange of body fluids that such sharing would foster places toothbrush sharers at an increased risk for infections, a particularly important consideration for persons with compromised immune systems or infectious diseases.
- After brushing, rinse your toothbrush thoroughly with tap water to ensure the removal of toothpaste and debris, allow it to air-dry, and store it in an upright position. If multiple brushes are stored in the same holder, do not allow them to contact each other.
- It is not necessary to soak toothbrushes in disinfecting solutions or mouthwash. This practice actually may lead to cross-contamination of toothbrushes if the same disinfectant solution is used over a period of time or by multiple users.
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Below is an archive of my talk page from May 14th, 2009 to July 17th, 2009. Please do not edit it.
By the way, please be sure to sign your name on Talk and vote pages using four tildes (~~~~) to automatically produce your name and the current date. Be sure to verify your e-mail address in your preferences. Before attempting any major article rewrites please read the layout guide. If you have any questions, check out the policy and help pages (see here for editing help), add a question to the Community portal, view the forum or ask me on my talk page. Again, welcome!
—-Matoro183 (Talk) 17:41, 5 January 2008 (UTC)
Due to the inactivity of Me Potter Fan and Freakatone, we are conducting a vote to decide on a new admin. You, Starstuff, and Oread will be in the running. Are you interested?--Matoro183 (Talk) 23:48, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
- Sweet. As soon as the other two respond I'll put up the vote.--Matoro183 (Talk) 00:19, 14 May 2009 (UTC)
Seth how do you put userboxes on your page tell me in your own words
Seth can you copy the userbox codes and paste them on your reply
It won't work when i copy them —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Khanhan100 (talk • contribs).
For the house-points game, we can perhaps have quidditch teams that we compete in the Quidditch Cup. If you think this idea is good please can you post ideas how we are going to compete. We already have a gryffindor team, and I am heading for a Hufflepuff team. cheers! -- Hellabore
At the moment, the idea I have developed for a Quidditch cup has been arranged and started per discussion with Matoro183. I am at the moment developing the draft page at User:Hellabore/Parchment. Could you help me with the draft? Cheers! -- Hellabore(Deathly Hallows)
I agree, but as we are still conducting a vote to decide the new administrators, we will leave it at Matoro183. Could you create your house quidditch pitch, for more ideas go to the Gryffindor Quidditch Team. -- Hellabore(Deathly Hallows)
Removing comments
So sorry about that, I must have clicked a wrong button when I was typing and not relised it. Thanks you for your understanding, Hellabore(Deathly Hallows)
Thanks, I will do that from now on. Cheers! -- Hellabore(Deathly Hallows)
10 points
I've awarded you 10 points for creating the article Millicent Bulstrode's cat. ★ Starstuff (Owl me!) 19:44, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
I've upped your user rights to Administrator, per the election. Make sure not to abuse the extra power that comes with it and to take into account the community as a whole. If you have any questions about what you're now able to do feel free to leave a message on my talk page. -- DarkJedi613 (Talk) 19:33, 21 May 2009 (UTC)
- Congrats.--Matoro183 (Talk) 21:31, 21 May 2009 (UTC)
Hey I thought that I may like to start a game called truth or dare, Harry Potter wiki style. The rules are below.
You must answer a question about the Harry Potter series
You will dare someone to do an edit on which page you wish.
If you like the idea, play here. With only three members we have manged to upgrade 7 articles from being stubs! -- Hellabore(Deathly Hallows)
Hi, well, you're the only admin I know of, I've been signed up two or three days, and I've started to understand linking, boxes, and all that stuff, but I'm still confused about how things go on this site, for example, house points? i wrote an article, Xenophilius Lovegood's Necklace and haven't gotten points, so could you give an overall summary of how that and just how regular site things work? --Blakice1313 21:56, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
- Can you get on the IRC channel?--Matoro183 (Talk) 22:54, 28 May 2009 (UTC)
Seth, Could you please tell me how to get the userbox that says how many edits you have?--Blakice1313 23:27, 28 May 2009 (UTC)
Hey was wondering how you got a great signature -- 13:31, 30 May 2009 (UTC)
IP block
I see you blocked an ip sor infanity. Was it bacause he is a sockpuppet or some serious offence? Chester Talk 18:51, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
I am talking about this IP 188.8.131.52. Chester Talk 19:35, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
- Ok, but was blocking him for infanity really needed? It is your choice as an admin but it seems harsh for an ip. For a user yes infanity it is ok in my mind but for an ip it is too harsh. Is it possiable that you could make it a year? Chester Talk 19:45, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
Just havin a little fun, sorry.......
If you had a wand, what type of wood would it have? I'd want an oak, mahogany, ash, and maple wand with a steel ring around the shaft. I'd also want a 7x44mm scope and a pistol grip for it. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 18.104.22.168 (talk • contribs).
Define term
Can anyone define the term "Bezaars" (if I have that spelling right)? Glarge 19:38, 7 June 2009 (UTC)
- You mean Bezoar? Just click the word to see if it's the right information you are seeking for --ÈnŔîčö (Send me an Owl!) 00:50, 8 June 2009 (UTC)
Re: Thanks
Oh, sorry about that. I forgot to check his/her talk page first. --ÈnŔîčö (Send me an Owl!) 00:59, 8 June 2009 (UTC)
Project Fred Weasley:Possessions
I'm working on the possessions section of Fred Weasley article for Project Fred Weasley, in User:Quidditch Lover/parchment. Could you help expand it? If you would be able to help out, please answer on User talk:Quidditch Lover/parchment. Thanks! Quidditch Lover (My talk)(contribs) 04:32, 8 June 2009 (UTC)
You are allowed to unblock user "AVADA KEDAVRA" even if another administrator says no. You can tell another administrator why you unblocked it earlier. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Changeghghjf (talk • contribs).
Nice to see you reverted that nasty edit to the Philosphers Stone Page, and fortunately I took care of the rest. I would've contacted you about this problem anyway since I know you are an administrator. -Adv193 00:15, 9 June 2009 (UTC)
- I actually blocked him already. That's not a user unknowingly doing unhelpful things, its straight up vandalism. -- DarkJedi613 (Talk) 00:55, 9 June 2009 (UTC)
Hey Seth, I have a quick question. Do you think what I'm doing by cleaning up all the redirects on the wiki is too much? -- GrouchMan (Send an owl then scram!!) 15:11, 10 June 2009 (UTC)
- Sorry about that. So what do you think of what I've been doing by cleaning all the redirects up? -- GrouchMan (Send an owl then scram!!) 15:16, 10 June 2009 (UTC)
- Hello Seth. I am a member of the Sims Wiki, and a lover of the Harry Potter series. I would absoulty love to join this wiki. Do need to known anything? Thanks!!!--Bella Goth 00:10, 12 June 2009 (UTC)Bella Goth
Somwbody vandalized the Basilik page. I am not sure how to undo the edit, as it different on the Sims wikia. --Bella Goth 23:59, 13 June 2009 (UTC)Bella Goth
New Editing System
Hey Seth, I have a question. How can I clean up the redirects with this new editing system? -- GrouchMan (Send an owl then scram!!) 16:09, 15 June 2009 (UTC)
How to Win at Google
Hi! I started a community discussion here, and I just wanted to make sure it got the admins attention. Thanks! —Scott (talk) 19:11, 15 June 2009 (UTC)
Banned symbol
Hey Seth, is it all right for me to be putting the "banned" symbol on the user or talk pages of banned users? Or can only admins do that? -- GrouchMan (Send an owl then scram!!) 14:40, 18 June 2009 (UTC)
Thanks for the clarification!! I'll look for any banned users & give them the banned symbol!! -- GrouchMan (Send an owl then scram!!) 17:44, 18 June 2009 (UTC)
Selected Picture Nominations
Hey Seth,
There are a few comments on the Selected Picture Nomination page. I don't know if I should strike them, or try to track them down. Could you please do something about them? Thanks. Quidditch Lover (My talk)(contribs) 20:11, 27 June 2009 (UTC)
Could you help out a fellow Ravenclaw? ↓↓↓ First, do you know any wand makers?
Second, how do you make a signature?
↑↑↑ Thanks so much!! What color could I use for bronze? I want to recreate the book colors, like yours is the movie colors.BarretMark96 (Owl Post)
I got a good color. Yours wasn't exactly dark enough, I ended up going with B8860B BarretMark96 (Owl Post)
Lord Valensus
Don't you think that Septimus Weasley was red-haried? All Weasleys are.--Lord Valensus 15:11, 28 June 2009 (UTC)Okay.--Lord Valensus 16:06, 28 June 2009 (UTC) This is maybe a stupid question for you: is "c" in "Cygnus" prounonce as "c" in "cat" or as "c" in "mice"?--Lord Valensus 12:54, 29 June 2009 (UTC)
Do you know etymology of the name Cedrella?--Lord Valensus 14:11, 3 July 2009 (UTC)
Hey Seth, could you help me with something? Thanks. -- GrouchMan (Send an owl then scram!!) 00:13, 29 June 2009 (UTC)
Well it's gonna sound weird but I noticed on the Hogwarts Houses page that there was this template showing the names of the houses, their heads & ghosts. Do you know how I can edit that to get rid of the redirects? I noticed some when I edited the Houses page. Thanks again. -- GrouchMan (Send an owl then scram!!) 00:19, 29 June 2009 (UTC)
- Yeah that's the one I'm talkin about. Thanks a lot Seth!! -- T.J. (talk) 00:26, 29 June 2009 (UTC)
- Thanks Seth!! You're the best!! I don't know what I would do without your help!! -- GrouchMan (Send an owl then scram!!) 00:29, 29 June 2009 (UTC)
Hey Seth, I just wanted to say thanks again for all the help you've given me for helping the Wiki! I'd be lost without your help! Thanks again! -- GrouchMan (Send an owl then scram!!) 11:22, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
Spells in Half-Blood Prince (video game) article
Prove to me that Carpe Retractum and Aqua Eructo spells were false informations to put in the article, as i noted in the reference info. It was confirmed by Warner Bros., & EA Games. --ÈnŔîčö (Send me an Owl!) 03:49, 6 July 2009 (UTC)
New Book?
Seth, my friend has told me there is another harry potter book, its called "james potter and the halls of elder crossing" it follows harry's son and his life at school. Although it isn't written by J.K Rowling I think its worth a look —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Gryffindor Seeker (talk • contribs).
Hello Seth my name is Sila I just joined Wikia and I was wondering how I can get those info boxes like you, could you tell me? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Crystal Magix (talk • contribs).
Rollback on Lucius Malfoy article
Could you do a rollback on Lucius Malfoy? The last dozen or so edits by 184.108.40.206 and 220.127.116.11 (same user), while not actually vandalism, are at best unnecessary and at worst sloppy. Nick O'Demus 12:41, 9 July 2009 (UTC)
Year/decade/century articles
I noticed you've been doing a lot of work on revisions and redirecting on articles for each year. Do you need any help on that? Nick O'Demus 01:19, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
- A couple of questions:
- First, what do you want to do with the years pre-1000? It doesn't seem necessary to have 100 individual decade articles if 97 of them are uneventful. Do you still want to create the articles, and redirect them to the century pages? What about the individual years for that millenium?
- Second, for events known to have happened in a certain century, but the exact dates are unclear, should those just be listed in the article for that century?
- Let me know if what I've done so far is correct, and I'll work on it some more later on tonight.
- Nick O'Demus 00:31, 12 July 2009 (UTC)
- What should the titles be for the articles pre-1000? For 0-1000, I was thinking either "First millenium C.E." or "First millenium A.D.", depending on whether the Common Era or Anno Domini dating system should be used. Also, either "B.C.E. - Before the Common Era" or just "B.C." for pre-0. Nick O'Demus 05:30, 13 July 2009 (UTC)
Hello Seth, could you please explain how Severus Snape was really on the good side when he killed Dumbledore —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Bongo2009 (talk • contribs).
whats up ma nigga.
Are you some kind of wise guy, i will show you what i do to wise guys.--Airbellum 23:38, 16 July 2009 (UTC)
i punch wise guys like u in da face, punk.--Airbellum 23:43, 16 July 2009 (UTC)
if you are a wise guy i will punch you in the face if you aint i wont ounch you in the face, its tha simple,punk.--Airbellum 23:48, 16 July 2009 (UTC)
Hey are you planning to take the comments off above. Many will be very offended by them. --Profiteor (Owl Me) 09:44, 2 May 2009 (UTC) 03:11, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
Alright, Just didn't know because of some words used, Thanks.--Profiteor (Owl Me) 03:16, 17 July 2009 (UTC)


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Feb 13, 2013, UPDATE – CALIFORNIA — According to CBS News, charred remains were found inside a burned-out cabin near Big Bear Lake,.. east of Los Angeles, CA. DNA test have not yet confirmed if it is in fact Dorner.
The cabin went up in flames after an intense shootout Yesterday, after cleaning ladies spotted Dorner at a condominium in Big Bear Yesterday morning. He tied them up and left them unharmed before stealing a vehicle. Only CBS News captured the gunfight while it was happening.
Click here to read Christopher Dorner's Online Rant (Manifesto) — A massive manhunt for Dorner was conducted this past week. Dorner is accused of killing several people including a two Police officers and an off-duty cop along with the cop's fiance.
Police in California came upon Dorner's online rant towards LAPD cops. He goes on to threaten violence towards police and their family members.
Parts of the manifesto are as follows;
Don't honor these fallen officers/dirtbags. When your family members die, they just see you as extra overtime at a crime scene and at a perimeter. Why would you value their lives when they clearly don't value yours or your family members lives? I've heard many officers who state they see dead victims as ATV's, Waverunners, RV's and new clothes for their kids. Why would you shed a tear for them when they in return crack a smile for your loss because of the impending extra money they will receive in their next paycheck for sitting at your loved ones crime scene of 6 hours because of the overtime they will accrue. They take photos of your loved ones recently deceased bodies with their cellphones and play a game of who has the most graphic dead body of the night with officers from other divisions. This isn't just the 20 something year old officers, this is the 50 year old officers with significant time on the job as well who participate.
Never allow a LAPPL union attorney to be a retired LAPD Captain,(Quan). He doesn't work for you, your interest, or your name. He works for the department, period. His job is to protect the department from civil lawsuits being filed and their best interest which is the almighty dollar. His loyalty is to the department, not his client. Even when he knowingly knows your innocent and the BOR also knows your innocent after Christopher Gettler stated on videotape that he was kicked and Evans attorney confessed to the BOR off the record that she kicked Gettler.
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The Violence of action will be HIGH. I am the reason TAC alert was established. I will bring unconventional and asymmetrical warfare to those in LAPD uniform whether on or off duty. ISR is my strength and your weakness. You will now live the life of the prey. Your RD's and homes away from work will be my AO and battle space. I will utilize every tool within INT collections that I learned from NMITC in Dam Neck. You have misjudged a sleeping giant. There is no conventional threat assessment for me. JAM, New Ba'ath party, 1920 rev BGE, ACM, AAF, AQAP, AQIM and AQIZ have nothing on me. Do not deploy airships or gunships. SA-7 Manpads will be waiting. As you know I also own Barrett .50′s so your APC are defunct and futile.
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- The standoff is taking place about 20 miles from the place where his truck was found in Big Bear
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The W Hotel in Hollywood California is a upscale Complex of the Entertainment world that is both eclectic and contemporary. In the year of our Lord Two-Thousand and Thirteen, on the Eighth day, of the Eighth Month, it is marvelously concocted as a Den of upscale Luxury harking back to 1930's Shanghai .
This night was a celebration for DESTINATION LUXURY, and it's birthday boy and editor-in-chief David Christopher Lee.
DESTINATION LUXURY is an online magazine that focuses on the luxury market with the intention of creating an emotional connection for their viewers to luxury hotels, accommodations, and real estate in the United States and around the world.
The Red carpet was overflowing with all of the beautiful people. The event was attended by an array of VIP guest, industry talent, and the rollers and shakers from the Asian American business community.
I confess, what I was most excited to see that evening, was the ensemble of dresses by Sue Wong. I've been a fan of her work for longer than I can remember. When you see her dresses in the fashion magazines they always sparkle and pop. Seeing them in person, on some of the most beautiful women in the world, was such a treat for me personally. A smoldering Celeste Thorson was stunning in a Sue Wong dress, and the night was magical and truly spotlighted what can only be Hollywood Glamour. Sue Wong's dresses offer a sense of sensual gratification.
The Organizers brought 1930's Shanghai to the outdoor Lounge for David Christopher Lee to ascend the red carpet with the Sue Wong models, befitting the luxury brands sponsoring the event, and to announce his new position as contributing editor for Phoenix International Magazine.
PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE is one of the premier bilingual magazines in the United States reaching both and affluent Chinese and English speaking clientele. Its well read and has a cadre of the jet set and fashion forward in readership.
Other sponsors included Charis Events, Jin & Quinn, and Baby Bea's Cake Shop. Who all took their rightful place on the red carpet.
UNICEF was a noted sponsor of the evening and was rightfully thanked by Celeste Thorson. Unicef, Chinese Children's Initiative provides relief and services for impoverished and vulnerable children in China.
The evening had more displays of dazzle as the Chinese dragon dancers coursed through the crowds with the back beat of drums pounding. With lights and colors all around, and steamy fire from the Dragons themselves, it was quite a spectacular sight.
Still, my most thrilling event of the night was having Sue Wong herself, attending the festivities. She is elegant, has grace, and emotes this sense of style and sophistication. Now honestly, I would have loved to introduce myself as a photographer and to have had 2 minutes to pitch my services. I could see she was inundated by the people in the business that she knew, and that know her. Not to mention all the people who wanted to know her.
For my part, I thought the best thing I could do, was respect her and allow her one less person vying for attention. I was so thrilled to photograph her, and to photograph her stunningly gorgeous group of models, wearing the spectacular dresses, that I was indeed very happy and satisfied.
It didn't take long for the Party to overflow into the Hotel Lobby. Which of course, it what it was designed for. With spectacular high ceilings and a beautiful giant spiral staircase ascending to the mezzanine above, its all to obvious the W Hotel was intended for this very use. That is, hosting Grand Parties of the Beautiful , the Glamorous, and the Luxuriously coiffed, for evenings such as this.
And I admit it was fun to connect with friends such Eduardo Khawam, who is Producing the upcoming Hollywood Design Week at the Pasadena City Hall in October. Of course I will be shooting that night also. And I got to hang out a bit with Lawrence Davis, the Publisher himself, of Splash Magazine Los Angeles.
All in All, it was a very Hollywood Night. Congratulations to David Christopher Lee on a very successful evening. Let's do this again.
Event Photography by > GregAutryPhoto


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07-02-11: Top-bottom quick navigation menu added.
07-02-11: Day/Time Stamp, Reverse DNS, and IPv4 List capabilities added.
07-02-11: Integration to Whois Tool.
The Whois Database Retriever (http://www.minerazzi.com/labs/whois.php) now features suffix/prefix stripping capabilities. This means that users only need to enter a candidate domain name without any alias or extension and the tool scans multiple registrar databases. We expect to add some additional features to this time-saving application.
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"The Mandalorians are coming!" Those were the first words we heard back in May, when the boards came alive with talk of an internet exclusive of 14 Mandalorian figures from our affiliates at Entertainment Earth. The set is listed as Star Wars "Elite Forces of the Republic" and is due to be released in October of this year at a cost of $66.99.
Talk has run rampant on our message boards, at the Karen Traviss Yahoo Groups and the StarWars.com Message Boards about what is to be expected with this new set of figures of Mandalore's finest.
First Impression
Our first teaser of what was to come was in the form of Mandalorian training sergeant Llats Ward. He is described as a mercenary, hand-picked by Jango Fett to train his clones on the rainy ocean world of Kamino. Everything in the life of Llats revolves around battle and war. He has studied and memorized the campaigns of all the great Mandalorian leaders of the past, and uses these as lessons to enhance the clone troopers' fighting skills. The figure itself has a large Mandalorian skull painted on his chest and sports a removable helmet, along with an all new torso and ammo belt mold. However, the legs and arms appear to be repaints from a Boba Fett figure, right down to the shin tools in the leg pockets.
While the rest of the figures were hidden in shadows, the promotion states that that all 14 figures will be revealed at Comic Con International at San Diego, in July. However, it seemed every few weeks we were teased with a little more of what the figure pack holds in store. The second (or third, if you count them twice) teaser was a picture of two Clone Troopers whose chest armor is decorated with the Mandalorian skull symbol and helmets with the honor marks of Mandalorian Jaig Eyes.
As the weeks went by, we were also introduced to Rav Bralor, the first female Mandalorian figure ever made. Dressed in red armor, Rav Bralor is described as a sharpened battle instrument, attacking with surgical precision and stunning efficiency. Jango handpicks her to assist in the training of the clone commandos, where she hammers their independent natures into razor-edged power. This rings true again of the old Mandalorian proverb which says, "Ke barjurir gar'ade, jagyc'ade kot'la a dalyc'ade kotla'shya." (Train your sons to be strong but your daughters to be stronger.)
Fans then realized that the figure set was going along with the legend of the Cuy'val Dar, which is Mando for "those who no longer exist." This title was given to the 100 training sergeants, 75 of which were Mandalorians, who Jango Fett recruited to run the clone commando training program. So, it was no surprise when the next teaser to be released was also one of the Cuy'val Dar, a training sergeant named Dred Priest. Dred also has red armor and is described as relishing the challenge of creating elite soldiers. Chosen by Jango to be a training sergeant on Kamino, he forms a secret battle circle among his fellow sergeants, in which they "practice" their training techniques in brutal competitions. Dred seems to be a repaint of Llats Ward, but in lieu of a cape, he dons the more traditional rocket pack.
Tom Hodges and Karen Traviss
Both Rav Bralor and Dred Priest are obviously based on artwork by Tom Hodges which was used in the Star Wars Insider #86 article "The Mandalorians: People and Culture" written by Karen Traviss. Speaking of Ms. Traviss, fans of her Republic Commando series of books will be tickled to death that the most recent figure of the set to be released is none other than one of the commandos from Omega Squad. Kandosii! (Excellent!) First listed in Toyfare Magazine #121, then on the Entertainment Earth website, this commando is the demolitions expert from Omega Squad and has all black armor. The figure appears to be a repaint of the Republic Commando Scorch figure, which was released last year. However, since the release of a prior set of all four commandos' from the game, one can't help but wonder if that means we'll get to see the rest of Omega Squad, in all their glory? This has led to more speculation about who the other Mandalorians in the set will be, because where would Omega Squad be without Kal Skirata or Walon Vau? We can only cross our fingers and hope.
Magazine Ads
With the San Diego Comic Convention just a few days away, Entertainment Earth has stepped up it's promotions of the Mystery Figure Pack. With ads in the most recent Star Wars Insider magazine titled "Jango Fett's friends are visiting." They're here to train your army" to the more fun loving Toyfare Magazine crowd titled "The Mandalorians R IN UR Base.. Trainin' UR Doodz!" Whatever the case, fans are waiting with anticipation to see what other figures are in store. Rest assured, though, you won't have to wait for long. With several of our members from the BFFC attending the Comic Con this year, there will definitely be a follow-up to this article along with pictures of the rest of the figures.
So, dust off your armor, and shine those buckets. It's time for the son's and daughters of Mandalore to answer the call. Oya, ner Vode! ... (Let's hunt, my brothers/sisters)!


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|14 Trips
Mountain Climbing - Tanzania - USD 1,000 > 2,000
|Link to these trips
The Machame Route is one of the most scenic routes on Kilimanjaro that allows you to experience the southwest and south sides of the mountain, since you ascend one way and descend down another route. You can add an extra day for acclimatisation if you prefer.
This is Kilimanjaro's longer, more scenic, "whiskey
Route." The typical duration for this trip is 6 days.
However, you can also add an extra acclimitization day
and make it a 7 - day trek
The Rongai Route is more scenic than the Marangu Route and is one of the least traveled routes. It is easier than the Machame Route and the success rate on the Rongai is very high. The climb starts on the north side of the mountain just south of the Kenyan border
This is a steep, spectacular, and direct route to
Kilimanjaro's summit. The route follows a forested ridge
onto moorlands, then traverses below the southern
icefields until it joins the Machame Route
The "Coca Cola" Route is Kilimanjaro's easiest,
shortest, and most popular route. The trip usually takes
5 days. You can however also add an additional
acclimatization day and make it a 6-day trip
6 day Kilimanjaro climb up the Shira Route which
traverses the large Shira Plateau to join the Machame
Visit active volcanic mountan (Ol Doinyo Lengai), Lake Natron and visit the waterfall. Discounts for groups
Trek Ol donyo Lengai volcano, an active volcanic mountain in Tanzania and visit nearby Lake Natron
Eco-friendly tour visiting Kitulo National Park known as
Bustani ya Mungu (God's Garden) and elsewhere as the
Serengeti of Flowers, as it boasts one of the greatest
floral spectacles of the world.
Kitulo is a hikers and Mountain bikers paradise, all our activities in this area are ecofriendly. Kitulo National Park is known as Bustani ya Mungu (God's Garden) and elsewhere as the Serengeti of Flowers for its floral spectacle
Enjoy the unique flora and fauna of the Montane forest and spectacular views of Africa. Mountain hiking Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru with a visit to Arusha National Park.
Enjoy an unforgettable experience climbing Mount
Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, on a full moon
night. The moonlight will also make the final night
climb on your summit night easier. Fixed start dates
to tie in with the Full Moon
Enjoy an unforgettable experience summiting Mount
Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa on a clear full
moon night. The moonlight will also make the final
summit night clim easier.
Enjoy an unforgettable experience climbing Mount
Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain,on a full moon
night. The moonlight will also make the final
night climb on your summit challenge easier
We carry out extensive company checks on all our providers, over 20 years we have built strong personal relationships with each of them, which assures you of an unparalleled service, great value and the trip of a lifetime.
We have participated in many of the trips found here (we have a nice job) and make our own independent assessments of the services provided, ensuring they meet with our own high standards.
All the trips are supplied by the end provider of that trip.
You may find the same or similar trips elsewhere, usually these are offered by an agent.
We prefer to give you direct access to the trip provider for reasons outlined below:
We limit the number of providers we work with in order to strike a balance between a good choice of trips and to be sure we can honestly recommend the service and validity of each provider.
Because the majority of trips can be customised by the providers, the choice of trip configurations is in the tens of thousands.
We have 3,000+ reviews for our trips and providers.
All our reviews are fully qualified, we do not take unqualified reviews.
We show all reviews, the good and the critical (very few). Our providers have the ability to respond to reviews and those responses are shown alongside the review.
Acquiring genuine reviews is actually very hard, for our genuine travellers we make this an easy process but many people although satisfied with the service they received do not leave a review.
Many reviews on the internet can be left by an open process with little or no checks.
At best unqualified reviews are worthless, at worst they are misleading. We never take unqualified reviews.
We hope you find a trip to your liking and we are here to assist.
Wishing you happy travels...
Travel Team
Africa Guide


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Video is a way to give your customers advice, to demonstrate a product or service that you offer, or as a low-cost advertisement. Content Marketing reported that customers who see a product or service in an online video are 46 per cent more likely to seek out more information and 36 per cent of online customers trust what they learn from video ads.
Also in the last year there has been an uptick of online retailers implementing video on their sites for better customer experiences. Forty-eight of the top 50 online retailers feature videos on their websites and 46 per cent of the top 50 online retailers have more than 1,000 videos on their site. Leading video company SundaySky reports that while on-site videos deliver brand awareness and engagement, what is most appealing to marketing executives is the performance and financial impact they are generating, specifically conversions and revenue.
Video allows you to show your skills or feature your products in an engaging and dynamic manner. Some video ideas for small business owners might include:
- A pool cleaning company posts a video showing how to measure chemical levels
- A bike shop posts videos each week with a new tip for good bike care and maintenance
- Shops can use video to punch up their social media page when announcing sales events
- A local boutique features video with a virtual tours of new clothing lines
- A comedy club films a short funny ad and posts online to go viral
If your business is centered on video or you wish to showcase your products and services with video, another idea to consider is creating a complementary domain name to house your video content. Some companies, like those highlighted at this link, have used the .tv domain name to establish a video-centric channel for their video content, other register and host their video content at the .tv extension, while syncing that to their .com home page.
Whichever option you choose, video is becoming more and more of an essential content form on the Internet. As people move to smart phones, tablets and smart TVs for their Internet content, the value of information communicated in videos is growing quickly.


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Emma Bunton rose to fame as one fifth of the biggest girlband of the 90's, the Spice Girls. Since her popstar days, Emma has gone on to become a successful TV and radio presenter, children's clothes designer and proud mother-of-two.
As the world awaits the arrival of the The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's first child, Royal Central asked Emma to share her experiences and memories of the Royal Family.
"It's nearly time for the arrival of the new Prince or Princess," she says.
Emma, who has two children, Beau, 5, and Tate, 2, with long-term partner Jade Jones, reveals seeing William and Kate await their first child brings back fond memories of her own pregnancy, and watching the Royal Wedding in April 2011.
"I remember being heavily pregnant myself and watching the joyous occasion of when William and Kate married," the former Spice Girl says.
"It will be a special day for them again and for the entire nation!"
During her time with the Spice Girls, Emma was lucky enough to meet members of the Royal Family several times, and has met royals including The Queen, Prince Charles and the Princes, William and Harry.
"I have been incredibly lucky to have met the Royal Family," Emma says. "And spent time with Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry.
The mum-of-two remembers one exciting meeting with the royals at Prince Charles' estate Highgrove "eating cucumber sandwiches," and recalls being shown around the magnificent gardens as a "highlight" of the day.
After getting to know Prince Charles and his two sons, Emma was able to lend her support to the Prince's Trust, the charity set up by Charles which supports young people. "Becoming an ambassador for the Prince's Trust is something I am most proud of," the singer-turned-presenter reveals.
"The work they do supporting young people practically as well as financially is absolutely amazing.
"Their help gives young people the confidence to carry on with further education or training in whatever profession they want to be in," Emma says, adding "It is a truly wonderful organisation".
Emma, who was known as Baby Spice during the 90's, recently got the chance to represent Britain when the Spice Girls reunited for the London Olympics 2012 closing ceremony, which was watched by over a billion people around the world.
Prince Harry and the Duchess of Cambridge, attended the show representing the Queen and watched on as Emma dazzled the crowds in a sparkling pink dress, arriving in a London cab, alongside her four bandmates. After the performance Emma described the event as a career "highlight".
Now that, for the time being, Emma has put away her platforms and diamond microphones, the mother of two boys has put her time and effort into designing a children's clothes line with Argos. "I was given the opportunity to design children's clothes and babywear for the company, it is something I had always wanted to do!"
She reveals the process was about designing pieces that were "comfortable" and ones that children would love to wear. "We focused on soft fabrics, great colours and fun prints".
"I wanted to make sure babies were comfortable," she explains. "For girls, I wanted them to feel like Princesses in their party dresses".
Emma, ends her thoughts saying William and Kate have "so many special times ahead" and says she'll be sending "so much love to the new family".
Royal Central have picked out two of her designs that could be perfect for a little Prince or Princess.


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This is a post about men's health.
Actually it's a post about health, where the primary target is men, but:
- It's just as applicable for some women, and
- It will require the presence of a significant other (or others) as you go along.
So maybe this is the time for you to grab the ones you love, to read along with you and witness (or provide) the men's oath of health.
Yes you may feel like a dick while you are doing it, but trust me, this is going to add years to the lives of the males in your life.
Did you know that in Australia men are twice as likely as women to die before they are 60?
How about that men are 4 times more likely to die than women when under the age of 24?
You know what the primary cause of death is?
Being a man… just simply behaving like a man, more specifically it's the masculinity in being a man.
As we say in Australia…
She'll be right mate!
You might translate that into
It's only a flesh wound…
If there is one thing men are hopeless at, it's asking for help…
- Lost – we wont ask for directions
- Climbing a ladder – we wont ask for someone to hold it.
- Chest pain – I don't need to see a doctor
- Broken limb in our heads – She'll be right, what the hell could anyone do for me anyway.
It's a badge of honor for men to be able to solo anything
It's a sign of weakness for us to admit we need help with anything… and I mean anything.
The reason women live longer is that they do ask for help, they do recognize the signs that something isn't quite right and hold less shame in checking it out.
You see, for us men, asking for help costs us masculinity, or so we believe. We look at our male role models and we just know they never asked for help for anything in their lives, and for us to do so would be an admission that we are lesser men, in particular lesser men in our role model's eyes, lesser men in our women's eyes, in our children's eyes… in our own eyes.
Yet, have you ever noticed that when a man (or a woman for that matter) admits a weakness, they rarely if ever go down in our esteem. Rather we thank them for showing a strength of character, for being strong enough to confront that which is tearing them down.
This past week we have seen some incredible examples of strong men and women laying everything (well a lot at least) out in the open. No one could question their strength of character, or as we would say here in Australia – they have balls for speaking the truth so openly.
Speaking of balls…
Now is the time for some reader participation.
You can join in anywhere, either make this text big enough to read while you stand away from the screen, or print it out so you can read it while standing (there is a print button at the bottom of the post).
You are about to take an oath to men's health. While in reality you don't need witnesses (beyond yourself), this oath is best taken in the presence of the ones you love, the ones reliant on you being strong and healthy for as long as possible. Grab your beer drinking bowling buddies, get as many people involved as possible – if not this 1st time, maybe later. This is important.
A part of the reason you want other people involved is that witnesses help maintain commitment.
The other reason is you are about to let them in on a little, but very serious, in-joke.
Once you have completed this oath, you will be providing your witnesses with a means of reminding you of what matters, in a fun way – no screaming and nagging required.
Assume the position
OK, we ready to go?
You have gathered your witnesses/participants?
The time has come to assume the position. Yes this means you need to stand up and step away from your computer for a minute. It also means you need to be hands free… so if you are viewing this on a phone, you will need to put it down… don't worry, you hands wont be empty for long.
Rather than me trying to explain the position required, refer to the picture of me at the beginning of this post.
Yes, one hand in the air, the other hand firmly on your heart… umm nads, balls, gonads, knackers, little boys, testicles… whatever you call them at home or with your mates.
Now, before we begin, I want you to give them a good squeeze… go on, you know all men check them at least 50 times a day to ensure they are still there… they are still there aren't they, pretty hefty little things aren't they. They're big, they weigh a ton, and they are ours.
(Why don't women understand our need to ensure the crown jewels are where they are meant to be… we aren't just scratching our nuts to be offensive, we are checking to ensure that our source of strength is still in place).
OK, so one hand on your jewels, the other in the air in preparation for the oath.
Repeat after me… YES.. OUT LOUD!
I accept there are some things I can't change
I will ask for directions when I am lost
I will watch chick flicks with my loved one
I will listen without providing advice when my loved ones talk
I will let them have the final word
I accept that sometimes the best man for the job is a woman
I will cook and clean on a regular basis without complaint
I wont attempt to do a job I am not currently physically capable of
I will get regular checkups at the doctor
I wont ignore that pain in my chest, arm, leg, butt.
I will get professional help when I'm feeling a little low.
How are they hanging?
OK, now for the important part… give those little fellas a little squeeze.
Tell me, are they the same size and weight they were before?
Those two monstrous balls of flesh are the source of your masculinity, yet even after making this oath, they haven't shrunk.
In fact, in the eyes of those currently rolling around on the floor laughing their heads off, you have just grown a new pair, a bigger pair.
You have become a bigger, better, man by accepting you need, and will seek help as and when required.
You haven't accepted that… tough.. you just swore an oath and I bet you never go back on an oath right?
What's more, your loved ones now know the men's health salute, which they can and will execute at will to remind you that being human doesn't mean being less masculine, being less of a man.
From now on, when you are being a man, hopefully they will give you the salute.
When you come home with the weight of the world on your shoulders, with a frown that would melt icebergs, they will give you the salute, they will smile, you will smile, they will laugh, you will laugh and you will all know that it will work out OK, that you aren't alone and that you can seek help.
Maybe now is a good time to think about whether you need some help, now while there is a smile on your face.
Do you need to call the doctor?
Is there something you want to talk through with someone trained to listen?
Go make the phone call (Yes, yes, you can take your hands of your nads now and pick up the phone)
This post has been inspired by Tome of the Ancient, The Anxious Gamer, and all those other people that have opened up, shared, and changed my life.
The salute & oath is a butchered version of something presented at a men's health seminar at my workplace… I'm hunting but I can't track down the details of the speaker… I will update this when I do.
My concern for mental health, in particular, has been inspired by my own struggles, my ex-wife's struggles, my concern for my son's future and Movember… there are a whole pile of posts on these subjects on my HealthyGnome page.
Special Thanks to…
My RL friends and family and you the readers in general for being very supportive over the years…
and on the occasion of this post, someone that can shove a Gnome's head on a human better than I can on a Bear…
Prelimar you are a bloody champion!
Thanks for you work on the image, that's for working with me, back and forth across the globe, thanks for being such a loyal reader and friend, one who contacts me frequently in the background just to ensure your favorite Gnome is keeping his head above water.
and remember…
Gnomer and Out!
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 Unported License.


text: Opinion Ciatti presented at this year´s Salone del Mobile 'Bud Buddy', a shelf system which stands out for its imperfection – a detail which is typical for the Italian manufacturer. A rectangular parallelepiped and a cube that come together with no respect for alignment. The two different containers (35x35xH36 and 35x35xH71 cm) are freely stackable and combinable.