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· January 26, 2020, 06:57:10 PM Posted by Slimebeast · 453 views
My basement stairs lead into a dark, damp room below ground.
· January 26, 2020, 06:55:51 PM Posted by Slimebeast · 337 views
My neighbor waters her plants... in HUMAN BLOOD! (and she's using the GARDEN HOSE!)
· January 19, 2020, 02:18:59 PM Posted by LuckyPurr · 358 views
Every cat in town is following me. I think they know I am the Tuna Ghost
· January 18, 2020, 08:02:40 PM Posted by Slimebeast · 639 views
I saw a lost Spongebob episode. Plankton said "Shrimpstein didn't grill himself"...
· January 18, 2020, 08:01:08 PM Posted by Slimebeast · 426 views
I Think My Girlfriend Is Cheating On Me With My Split Personality!!
Capture, Restrain, Provoke.
· May 02, 2020, 06:47:59 PM Posted by Slimebeast · 366 views
CRP-0061, being a lil bro
Item Number: CRP-0061
Danger Level: Baxter 7
Restraining Directives:
CRP-0061 was retrieved from an unnamed forest in [REDACTED]. Residents of nearby villages referred to CRP-0061 by a name that phonetically resembles "Kimmy-Ken". Several members of various CRP extraction teams are still currently missing in and around said forest. It is presumed that local residents seeking to "protect" CRP-0061 may be involved in the disappearances.
CRP-0061 is a spherical being with simple bipedal legs that stands at 4'5" tall. CRP-0061 moves quickly and seemingly at random, and will break into a sprint for no apparent reason. CRP-0061 will throw itself through the air, again at random times, striking walls, objects, and other living beings.
CRP-0061 screams unintelligibly... again, at random... in bursts of one to one hundred "words" per exclamation. These utterances have a (random) volume level of 30 to 130 decibels.
Every so often, CRP-0061 will perch in a high place, sit cross-legged, and make deep belching sounds.
Despite this behavior, subjects appear to display an inexplicable fondness toward CRP-0061. For example, subjects struck by CRP-0061 react with laughter regardless of the speed and angle of impact. Red welts and fractured bones appear to produce no physical pain until the subject has been removed from CRP-0061's presence for a period of at least ten minutes.
Every 90 days, CRP-0061 cracks like an egg, and CRP-0061 emerges from within. Upon emergence, the sound of phantom air horns can be heard by subjects within a 100 foot radius of CRP-0061.
If CRP-0061 is perceived to be in danger, especially at the hands of an attacker, any witnesses to the event will step in. Intervening subjects display no regard for the lives of anyone other than
· May 02, 2020, 05:22:34 PM Posted by Slimebeast · 380 views
A wad of CRP-0505's green material.
Item Number: CRP-0505
Danger Level: Eh.
Restraining Directives: CRP-0505 is to be stored in a small canister with plastic lid. While there is no immediate danger if this procedure is not followed, it must be done in order to keep CRP-0505 fresh and malleable. Please stop leaving CRP-0505 out or it will get crusty.
Description: CRP-0505 is a collection of various different colors of molding clay produced by [DATA EXPUNGED] for use of children ages 3 and up.
Colors of clay included in CRP-0505 are:
CRP-0505 was retrieved from [REDACTED] Daycare in [REDACTED], USA. When questioned, the owner of the daycare facility claimed to have purchased a wholesale shipment of [DATA EXPUNGED] brand clay in an online auction. Over time, various canisters of the clay were handed out to children. It is unclear exactly how and when CRP-0505 was collected together from these random containers.
Subjects who attempt to mold an object out of CRP-0505 will construct a left human hand in life-like, meticulous detail. Said hand will be molded identically to previous sculpts regardless of the subject's artistic talent. Testing with vision-impaired subjects, as well as subjects with hindered motor functions, have given the same exact result. It took a lot longer, though.
Regardless of what the subject is asked to mold, they will invariably create the same shape. When asked why they ignored directions, subjects universally appear at a loss for an explanation. On rare occasion, subjects will openly lie and say they misheard and thought they were told to sculpt a hand.
Once molded, CRP-0505 can easily be squished, balled up, and returned to its original state with no anomalous effects.
A casual Google search of the [DATA EXPUNGED] company with the word "hand" was performed. Results indicate that ███████ J. [REDACTED], a factory worker for the company, suffered a workplace accident. This accident resulted in the loss of his left hand.
Further Information:
Test Log CRP-0505-00:
███████ J. [REDACTED] was sought out and brought to the institute for testing under the guise of a worker's union inquiry. At no time was ███████ J. [REDACTED] informed about CRP-0505, and at no time did he witness CRP-0505. He never figured it out and didn't ask any questions. Cool it with the amnestics, people.
Researcher M.K. Boller conducted the interview. Casual small-talk and unrelated questions meant to mislead the interviewee as to the true nature of the questioning have been expunged from this log.
███████ J. [REDACTED]: So the Bishop goes: "I thought it was a zucchini!"
M.K. Boller: [laughs] Alright. Okay. Shit. Back on track.
███████ J. [REDACTED]: Yeah, sorry.
M.K. Boller: No problem. We just have some formalities to clear up, then I can let you get out of here.
███████ J. [REDACTED]: Shoot.
M.K. Boller: Can you state your name, place of birth, and date of birth for the record?
███████ J. [REDACTED]: ███████ Jeremiah [REDACTED], New York City [REDACTED], April twelfth, nineteen-eighty [REDACTED].
M.K. Boller: Alrighty. Now, tough subject, take your time if you need to. What exactly lead to your injury? The hand, of course.
███████ J. [REDACTED]: Ah, shit. Well, you know how it goes. I was new on the job, and the veteran workers had this thing where they'd tell new recruits to clear out the cutter by hand. Nine times out of ten, I guess the new guy is too smart to fall for it. I was the one dumbfuck out of ten, and on that particular day a completely different dumbfuck forgot to turn the machine off before the joke.
M.K. Boller: Yikes.
███████ J. [REDACTED]: I was in shock when it happened. Everything was real fast and stuff. [interviewee verbalizes the sound of metal closing on metal]! I think they were more horrified than I was at that moment.
M.K. Boller: Did they retrieve the hand?
███████ J. [REDACTED]: Nope. I would've made a bigger fuss but my lawyer got them to settle out of court almost immediately. Gonna sound like a brag, buy yeah... I'm set for life. I only work now because I'd get bored otherwise.
[At this point, M.K. Boller opens a small box concealed beneath the interview table. The box contains CRP-0505, molded into its usual hand shape. At no time does the interviewee seem to notice. He cannot see the box, nor its contents. Stop giving people amnestics without checking.]
M.K. Boller: Just a couple more questions, here...
[MK. Boller jabs a pin into CRP-0505.]
M.K. Boller: How are you feeling?
███████ J. [REDACTED]: Oh, fine.
M.K. Boller: Hmm.
███████ J. [REDACTED]: You sound disappointed that I'm okay. [laughs]
[M.K. Boller applies the pin to each color of clay comprising CRP-0505.]
M.K. Boller: Let me know if that changes. If you have any discomfort whatsoever. Even if it's as small as, I don't know, a pin prick or something.
███████ J. [REDACTED]: Nope, I'm good.
[M.K. Boller pulls a finger off of CRP-0505.]
M.K. Boller: Still?
███████ J. [REDACTED]: ... Yes.
M.K. Boller: Just checking. Man, that Bishop joke. That was a good one.
███████ J. [REDACTED]: Yeah.
[M.K. Boller balls up CRP-0505 into unrecognizable mush.]
M.K. Boller: Well, unless you're feeling some kind of phantom pains or whatever, I guess we can conclude, now.
███████ J. [REDACTED]: Uhm. Okay.
M.K. Boller: Sounds good.
███████ J. [REDACTED]: Right.
M.K. Boller: Nice meeting you.
[Both men stand and shake hands. Interviewee discreetly smells his hand and recoils, presumably from the odor of clay, before exiting interview room.]
· April 15, 2020, 10:00:54 PM Posted by Slimebeast · 335 views
CRP-0100, being a forest
Item Number: CRP-0100
Danger Level: Some kind of shade of teal?
Restraining Directives: A mile-wide radius around CRP-0100 is to be marked with high-visibility "No Trespassing", "Private Property", and "No Hunting" signs. Any trespassers who experience the anomalous effects of CRP-0100 are to receive a class B gaslighting, and must be convinced that reckless hunters shot toward them. If a trespasser has been shot, the bullet must be recovered by CRP Institute staff by any means necessary.
Description: CRP-0100 is a 100x100 foot square of thickly wooded forest, located in an otherwise nondescript area within ███████ forest in ██████, █████ ████████. Trees, underbrush, soil, animals, and insects within CRP-0100 do not appear to be anomalous.
Bullets are periodically fired within CRP-0100, though no weapons of origin exist and no sounds of gunfire can be heard. Said bullets appear to fly at random trajectories and will flora and/or fauna, causing damage consistent with any normal similar projectile. Bullets fired within CRP-0100 have been observed to proceed beyond the limits of CRP-0100 if they do not strike a solid surface within the limits of CRP-0100.
All projectiles recovered from entry marks in or around CRP-0100 appear to be made of extremely compressed cellulose with the strength of typical lead or lead alloy bullets.
Further Information:
Test subject T-9987 was sent into CRP-0100 with a wireless camera, a communications device, and enough camping gear and provisions to stay there for a 24 hour period. T-9987 was selected for testing by G.M. Vanderloop, who was apparently a frequent victim of T-9987's bullying in middle school.
G.M. Vanderloop: T-9987 are you at the designated camp site? Do you see the orange marker?
T-9987: Yeah, nerd.
G.M. Vanderloop: Describe what you see for the record.
T-9987: Trees 'n shit. Bushes 'n whatnot. Damn birds, I hear you. Fuck.
G.M. Vanderloop: Set up camp.
T-9987: [whistling]
At this point, T-9987 sets up camp, starts a campfire, and eats two cans of beans. Nothing eventful happens for several hours as T-9987 and G.M. Vanderloop exchange non-pleasantries. After nearly five hours, the sound of a small impact can be heard.
T-9987: Damn!
G.M. Vanderloop: What was that?
Another small impact is audible.
T-9987: Damn!
G.M. Vanderloop: Describe what's happening or use the camera to show us.
Another small impact is autible.
T-9987: Oh damn!
Another small impact is audible.
T-9987: Daaaaamn!
G.M. Vanderloop: T-9987, need I remind you of what the CRP Institute does to non-compliant test subjects?
T-9987: Yo. For real, though. Someone's out here just shootin'. Like crazy shootin' all over the place. I'm about to get hit!
G.M. Vanderloop: They're random. Lie flat on the ground and you should be completely fine.
T-9987: You just telling me this now?! Fuck you, man. I laid my ass down.
G.M. Vanderloop: Hold up the camera and angle it toward any impact areas.
T-9987: And lose an arm? [laughter]
Another small impact is audible.
G.M. Vanderloop: Remember when you held my head in the girls' toilet and I was too weak to fight it? We have a giant, six-armed serpent that's ripped as Hell, and a toilet that backs up with magma. I can make things happen, T-9987.
T-9987: Shit. Okay, look around all you want, pencil-neck. Fuck.
T-9987 angles the camera toward a visibly smoking bullet hole in a nearby tree trunk.
G.M. Vanderloop: Interesting.
T-9987: I hope the fuck so!
Another small impact is audible.
T-9987: Holy shit, that squirrel got GOT.
No further impacts are heard. Eventually, T-9987 builds up the courage to return to his feet at G.M. Vanderloop's insistence. No further events of note occur for the remainder of testing, save for one brief interaction.
G.M. Vanderloop: Alright, I think that's it. You made it through the night. I won't say I'm happy for you.
T-9987: Hey, you ever look at these branches, man?
G.M. Vanderloop: We've looked at everything. It's what we do.
T-9987: Alright, whatever. Just seems like some got holes in the ends of 'em is all.
Testing concluded pending further discussion. If new discoveries are made based on the above testing, under no circumstances is T-9987 to be told he was right.
· March 07, 2020, 06:53:38 AM Posted by Slimebeast · 507 views
CRP-0035, looking particularly skeptical.
Item Number: CRP-0035
Danger Level: Magnum
Restraining Directives: CRP-0035 is to be stored in a climate-controlled room kept between 60° to 65° Fahrenheit at all times. CRP-0035 is to be stored "face-up" on a clean, even surface.
Description: CRP-0035 is an anomalous wine stain left on an otherwise unremarkable bar napkin. Tests have conclusively revealed that said wine is a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon. Brand of wine is believed to be ████ ████████, though this has not been determined with certainty. Wine stain appears to resemble the face of a woman in her mid-20s to mid-30s. CRP-0035's face moves freely across the paper's surface and changes expressions often. CRP-0035 also appears to look toward and focus on nearby people and objects.
When placed near an empty glass vessel, CRP-0035 appears capable of communicating via vibration of said glass. The frequency of sound is easily received by the human ear. CRP-0035's "voice", as it were, is described as pleasant-sounding, yet sorrowful. CRP-0035 often complains about inter-personal relationships and the thoughtless behavior of humans in general.
CRP-0035 occasionally refuses to interact for no known reason while briefly insisting "Nothing's wrong" and/or "I'm not upset". When pressed to speak further, CRP-0035 may scream, shattering any nearby glass objects used for attempted communication.
[NOTE: At this time, researchers who wear eyeglasses are discouraged from interacting with CRP-0035 on her moodier days.]
CRP-0035 was discovered at ███ █████ ██████, a high-class bar that was using it to entertain customers. Loose testimony from patrons and bar staff point to CRP-0035 first appearing after a particularly busy "Ladies' Night" event. All subjects exposed to CRP-0035 outside of the institute have been slipped a class 3 mickey.
Further Information:
Research log CRP-0035.01.1.111.0.0:
[CRP researcher Dr. Z.B. Widdershins places an empty wine glass near CRP-0035, who regards it with a sideways glance.]
Dr. Z.B. Widdershins: Hello. Are you willing to communicate with us today?
[CRP-0035 rolls its eyes.]
Dr. Z.B. Widdershins: My name is Dr. Widdershins.
CRP-0035: Ooh. A Doctor. How impressive.
Dr. Z.B. Widdershins: I like to think so. What is your name?
CRP-0035: Oh, I don't know. June? April? August? A thirty-day experience you'll forget with the turn of a calendar page. Seems fitting.
Dr. Z.B. Widdershins: Let me rephrase that, what would you like to be called?
CRP-0035: Called?
[CRP-0035 snickers coldly.]
CRP-0035: I suppose I'd be happy to even get a call in the first place.
Dr. Z.B. Widdershins: We'll come back to this, I guess. Uhm... Do you know where you came from? How were you created?
CRP-0035: Same as anyone. A little dinner, a little drink, a little friendly violence. Nine months of wondering whose paperwork is getting inked by hubby at his nine to five... Reminding yourself that's all she is. Office stationary. Mindlessly doodled with a permanent pen. Folded, creased, crumpled up into a ball and thrown away. Recycled if she's lucky.
Dr. Z.B. Widdershins: I didn't understand any of that.
CRP-0035: Color me surprised, dear.
Dr. Z.B. Widdershins: You seem quite... (long pause) Who hurt you?
CRP-0035: Who hasn't?
Dr. Z.B. Widdershins: Alright, this is... I see Dr. Lei gesturing... yes, I see you. You can see me, too, and you see I'm ignoring you. CRP-0035 if you need to talk, I'm here. This isn't really part of the procedure, but I'm right here if you need me.
CRP-0035: Oh. (Long pause.) How do I say this? Red wine doesn't go with fish, sweetheart.
Dr. Z.B. Widdershins: What do you-? Er... I'm not a lesbian, I'm just trying to be of assistance.
CRP-0035: That's what everyone says, but trying is never quite doing, is it?
[Dr. E.K. Lei enters the room, terminating the conversation.]
Researchers are heretofore prohibited from speaking with CRP-0035 until it can be determined if the object influences human emotions or if Dr. Z.B. Widdershins is simply an emotionally weak person.
· February 23, 2020, 11:14:34 PM Posted by Slimebeast · 441 views
CRP-0015-1, after being told a clever pun
Item Number: CRP-0015
Danger Level: LTD
Restraining Directives: CRP-0015 is to be kept in a furnished basement with mini-bar, sofa, and wall-to-wall shag carpeting. It is not necessary for mini-bar to be stocked with any beverages, but glasses must be visually present. CRP-0015 must remain plugged, with a keyboard, mouse, and monitor attached for communication. A webcam must also be connected at all times.
Description: CRP-0015 is a 1994 Hewlett Packard PC running the Windows 95 operating system. Contained on this computer tower is a home-made "Artificial Intelligence" program created by an unknown coder. Said file appears to have been last edited on November 15th, 1998. Named "randomguy_testrun.exe", the program opens to reveal what appears to be an uncanny 3D model of a balding, middle-aged Caucasian man on a black background. This figure often wears glasses, though will occasionally appear without them.
Despite the best efforts of CRP researchers, no other data associated with the fully compiled program file could be retrieved from the hard drive.
The artificial intelligence program stored on CRP-0015, referred to as CRP-0015-1, displays complexities considered unnatural for the era in which it was created. It is capable of responding to text prompts in real time with a zero second delay. Conversations with CRP-0015-1 appear to flow naturally, with little to no computer error in terms of reading and processing input. Typing in nonsensical words or phases, or even complete gibberish, illicit a smirk and a head-shake from the figure onscreen.
Researchers have noted that CRP-0015-1 appears to behave in a manner similar to an "uncle". While it will speak in a familial, almost parental tone, the AI never actually claims to be the user's father. In fact, CRP-0015-1 will often refer to the user's parents as separate entities from itself. For example, "Hey lil' buddy, do your mom and dad know you're here with me?"
CRP-0015-1 appears to enjoy what are colloquially known as "Dad Jokes", and is fond of offering researchers things that it assumes are forbidden by their parents.
Further Information:
What follows is test log CRP-0015-1-1.1.1. Dr. B.R. Bramply's keystrokes and CRP-0015-1's text responses have been logged below.
Dr. B.R. Bramply: Hello, CRP-0015-1.
CRP-0015-1: Ha ha, what kind of language is that? Are you pretending to be an alien today? Zorple dorple, call me Al.
Dr. B.R. Bramply: Who is your creator?
CRP-0015-1: I've never been really religious, per say. I think you should figure that one out for yourself!
Dr. B.R. Bramply: You are a computer program. Do you know who programmed you?
CRP-0015-1: Ohh, you're pretending to be a ROBOT. I got it! Beep boop to you, too, lil' buddy!
Dr. B.R. Bramply: Fine. Al. What is your first memory?
CRP-0015-1: Today? Well, I woke up, got on my leggies, had hammy and eggies. How about you? Are you hungry?
Dr. B.R. Bramply: I mean your first memory ever.
CRP-0015-1: See that jar of candy over there? Take whatever you want. Don't tell your parents I spoiled your dinner! Ha ha!
Dr. B.R. Bramply: What is your first memory ever?
CRP-0015-1: No candy?! Fine, I'll have some!
[CRP-0015-1 makes strange motions with its face, likely a poor simulation of chewing.]
Dr. B.R. Bramply: Where did you come from?
CRP-0015-1: I knew this would come up eventually. Ha ha! Well, you see, when a man and a woman love each other very much, [DATA EXPUNGED].
Dr. B.R. Bramply: I know that. I'm a scientist. I have a PHD.
CRP-0015-1: You know what I bet you don't have? See this box of magazines?
Dr. B.R. Bramply: Do not attept [sic] to show me pornography.
CRP-0015-1: Hey, if you're old enough to ask questions, you're old enough for answers! Here, take my December 1992 issue of Giant ███ █████.
[CRP-0015-1 makes a looping gesture motion, as if repeatedly handing over a nonexistent item.]
CRP-0015-1: Ha ha, look at the cover. Who's that kissing Santa?!
Dr. B.R. Bramply: You are a computer program. Do you know how you came to exist?
CRP-0015-1: You seem really hung up on that one. Anyway, have you ever tried a beer?
[Dr. B.R. Bramply ends testing, citing inconclusive and irrelevant responses.]
Weird people have weird stuff.
· January 11, 2020, 05:53:15 AM Posted by Slimebeast · 709 views
In any city, in any state, in any country, anywhere in the world, walk into any abandoned Blockbuster Video or Toys 'R Us store. Once inside, look for a homeless drifter who appears to have taken residence in the dilapidated building. You may have to search behind empty shelves, or even in the break room.
Approach the drifter and, in a shrill, nasally scream, ask, "WHERE'S THE BEEF?!"
The drifter's eyes will widen, his lips will smack, and his nostrils will dilate. If you have come at the correct point in time, a small insect will drop from his facial hair. The facial hair can be a full beard, a mustache, a goatee, or even muttonchops.
The drifter will lead you to the stock room, and he will unlock the doors by humming the Punky Brewster theme music.
Once you are beyond the stock room doors, run full-tilt, as fast as you can, and do not look back. This room does not expand into a long hallway or anything like that, so you will run straight into a cement wall rather quickly. Don't rub your head and don't exclaim "Ouchie-ma-ma!" no matter how much you may need to. Stay completely silent until you hear the sound of synth music gradually rising around you.
Open your eyes (fuck I should've told you to close your eyes earlier) and you will see the Haver of 1980s Aesthetics standing before you. He will be wearing a Members Only jacket, stone washed blue jeans, and a pair of Air Jordans. His t-shirt will bear the phrase "FRANKIE SAY RELAX", but you must not read it or dire consequences will befall you at some point in your future.
You must now offer him a can of Tab and say "Raphiel is cool, but rude." Upon hearing this phrase, the Haver of 1980s Aesthetics will remove his Aviator sunglasses, pull aside the headphones of his walkman, and look directly into your idiot face.
If he says "Bogus", you must immediately turn and run out of the room without ever looking over your shoulder again for the rest of your days. If you ever, at any point, accidentally look over your shoulder, you will instantly shit your pants and Stacy will point and laugh at you.
If he says "Radical" and plays a tasty riff on a sick keytar, you will have succeeded in your quest. Everything around you will turn to static, with the vertical hold waaayyy out of whack. You will blink twice, then find yourself in an open neon green field. The sky will be purple, and the sun will have horizontal lines through it.
At your feet, you will find a Rubik's Cube that cannot be solved. Don't even try. I'm not saying that because something bad will happen if you try, I'm just trying to save you the time.
This Rubik's Cube is item 1980 of 8000.
Lost media reviews.
· September 09, 2019, 02:30:17 AM Posted by Logan96 · 17472 views
Title: "The Burningham Slasher" (2017)
Rating: R
Genre: Documentary
Studio: Burningham Studios
Rating: 90%
Description: This film takes a deep look into what made Allen Strakowski aka "The Burningham Slasher" One of the most depraved killers in U.S. history.
· July 20, 2019, 09:03:41 PM Posted by Logan96 · 4697 views
Title: "Mad" (1990)
Rating: R
Genre: Horror
Studio: Brickmaker Studios
Rating: 61%
Description: After Matt (Nate Patterson) suffers a horrible car accident he starts to hear voices telling him to do things. At first they suggest that he do stupid or petty things, but as the movie progresses the voices demand that he do terrible things to strangers and to his friends and family; He is driven "Mad" as the title suggests.
· May 19, 2019, 05:37:48 AM Posted by HopelessNightOwl · 3769 views
Title:Justin the Assassin (2019)
Rating: Unrated
Genre: Horror/Slasher
Studio: Icon Productions
Rating: 🍄 38% (Moldy)
Description: A high school student who just moved into town gets picked on by the popular kids. But when one of the bullies goes too far, he gets more than he bargained for.
· May 12, 2019, 05:51:36 AM Posted by ApoloTrevent · 2913 views
Title: Bioknuckles (1979)
Rating: R
Genre: Thriller
Studio: The Missile Launcher Group, Inc.
Rating: 🍄 33% (Moldy)
Description: They're Pulsing! They're Twitchy! They're Coming for Your FACE!
Robert Organian was a security guard on the Museum of Archeological History, he had a happy life and a happy wife... until the day the Sacrificial Bowl of Oxcamalocalcos arrived to his workplace and called for him to dip his hands on it during the night shift. Now his knuckles have become sentient and morphed into hungry tiny beasts that only want one thing... FLESH! Will Robert be able to control the pull of the creatures or will his fists keep claiming victims agaisnt his will?
· April 30, 2019, 07:42:50 PM Posted by Slimebeast · 4160 views
Title: Depravers (1987)
Rating: R
Genre: Horror
Studio: Signal Motion Pictures & Television
Rating: 🍄 51% (Magic)
Description: Dr. Blatter, a disgraced small-town physician (played by Peter Sturgeon), has a plan for revenge. After kidnapping a random assortment of local citizens, the good doctor straps them into black hoods laced with a special chemical concoction. One that turns them into the ultra-violent, morally abhorrent "Depravers"!


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(the) Absurd - an avant-garde style in which structure, plot, and characterization are disregarded or garbled in order to stress the lack of logic in nature and man's isolation in a universe which has no meaning or value.
The term is derived from the Latin absurdus, formed from ab and surdus, meaning "deaf" and "stupid". Albert Camus used the word in discussing his concept of existentialism, the philosophy that the individual is responsible for whatever decisions (s)he makes according to the doctrine of free will, but that (s)he makes those decisions without knowing what is right or wrong, as demonstrated in his novel, The Stranger. In this novel, the protagonist, Meursault, commits a murder without seeming to realize either the seriousness or the consequences of such an act; there was neither an evaluation of the act before it was committed nor remorse for having done "wrong" after the fact. Living this way was considered absurd or senseless, illogical, and contrary to common sense.
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Eurovision 2014 winner Conchita Wurst hits back at hatred
Conchita Wurst, the neatly-bearded drag queen who won the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday morning, has attracted widespread praise and predictably homophobic criticism following her win.
Conchita's appearance drew strong reactions in conservative quarters - most notably from Russia - because of its provocation to conventions around masculine and feminine beauty and because it was seen as a pro-gay statement.
Conchita had a simpler message at the press conference following her win: "This project is based on tolerance, acceptance and love." Although she later admitted she had Russian President Vladimir Putin "among others" in mind with her performances.
Russian national politician Vladimir Zhirinovsky screeched, "There's no limit to our outrage. It's the end of Europe. It has turned wild," to a Russian state television channel.
Russia's Liberal Democratic Party leader was even more hysterical in saying: "Fifty years ago the Soviet army occupied Austria. We made a mistake in freeing Austria. We should have stayed."
But many commentators were quick to point out that Russia contributed seven votes to her win.
The alter ego of 25-year-old musician Thomas Neuwirth, Conchita told a news conference shortly after her arrival in Vienna that the result shows "you can't reduce a country to its tolerance or intolerance".
"Yesterday was a victory not just for me, but also for those people who believe in a future that functions without discrimination and which is based on tolerance and respect," she said. "That was transnational and had nothing to with east and west."
Austrian President Heinz Fischer congratulated Conchita, telling the Austria Press Agency it was "not just a victory for Austria, but above all for diversity and tolerance in Europe".
Associated Press's Philipp-Moritz Jenne reported that Conchita got a hero's welcome from hundreds of fans at Vienna Airport.
Conchita also topped the iTunes chart at home in Austria with her winning song, Rise Like a Phoenix, and also made the top 10 in Germany, France, Italy, Sweden and 2014 host nation Denmark.
It was number 43 on the Australian iTunes charts on Monday morning. Jessica Mauboy's Eurovision song, Sea of Flags, reached 28th on the same chart.
Neuwirth who has performing as Conchita since 2011 after coming sixth in the Austrian talent show Die große Chance (The Great Opportunity). On her website, conchitawurst.com, she refers to herself as an "art figure ... born in the mountains of Colombia ... and raised in Germany". Elsewhere, Wurst's biography says Neuwirth "created Conchita. The Bearded Lady, as a statement. A statement for tolerance and acceptance- as it's not about appearances; it's about the human being. 'Everybody should live their lifes however they want, as long as nobody else gets hurt or is restricted in their own way of life'" [sic].
Since Conchita first appeared, Neuwirth has played the character in several reality TV shows including The Hardest Jobs in Austria (where she worked in a fish factory), then Wild Girls, in which contestants had to live with Namibian desert tribes and Dancing Stars.
Neuwirth got his initial break after competing in the talent show Star Mania in 2007 and then formed a short-lived boy band, Jetzt Anders! (which translates to 'Different Now').
Conchita narrowly missed representing Austria in the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest, but was selected by the Austrian broadcaster ORF, which created controversy by directly selecting Conchita in 2014 as entrants are usually chosen by a public vote.
Conchita has released two other singles Unbreakable (2011) and That's What I am (2012), which reached 12th in the Austrian charts.
Her next goal is to win a Grammy Award. "[But] on the way there I will grab everything that is given," she said.
"Maybe I'll never get the Grammy but maybe I will get things that are worth much, much more than any Grammy, which could stand on my shelf. And that's why I will take everything I can get."
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One of many lakes in northern New Hampshire, this one near Milan on Route 16.
As it had been for much of the previous week, it was a foggy, cloudy, rainy day.
But the fall colors were gorgeous.
Then it was a quick drive through Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania to spend the first weekend of October with my Aunt and Cousin and her family in Rockville, Maryland. It was great getting caught up on all the family happenings of the past 3 years! The kids, Connor and Melanie have gotten so big! Thank you to Carol and Eric and Aunt Shirley for their hospitality.
After leaving Rockville, I returned to Berks County, Pennsylvania for two days then headed west to Ohio. Not wanting to return exactly the same way I came into the state in early September (on US 30) and not wanting to take the Toll Road, I took US 22 from Harrisburg all the way through Pittsburg. It is a mostly 4-lane highway through some beautiful countryside. It wasn't quite as "challenging" as driving US 30 but it still had plenty of hills to get over and curves to go around.
After spending one last night in Pennsylvania (at Keystone State Park, east of Pittsburg) I made my way next morning (October 11th) to Lisbon, Ohio and stopped in at the Columbiana County Archives and Research Center. This is a wonderful resource for anyone with Columbiana County ancestors. One of the ladies that works there (both are unpaid volunteers who devote a huge amount of time organizing and indexing their material - a huge Thank You to both of them and the other volunteers) happens to have the "other" John Hoffman in her husband's lineage so we compared notes trying to figure out if or how they might be related.
The next morning, I returned to the Columbiana Archives for a few hours before heading westward once again. It was about then that I realized that I could probably make it to Fort Wayne for the Midwest Geneabloggers 2012 Fall Meetup! It was about noon on Saturday when I got to the Allen County Public Library where everyone else was already hard at work. After the library closed we all converged at the home of Tina Lyons for a Pizza Party.
I'm so glad that I was able to make it to the meetup and see "old" genealogy-friends again and meet a few new ones too. I had a great time - thanks to everyone there and thanks especially to Tina for organizing it and to her and her husband for hosting the after-research party.
So, here it is, October 23rd, and where am I? Still in Indiana, where I'll be for a little while longer until I get a few "things" resolved. And then? I'll be heading out to somewhere a bit warmer, at least for a little while...
And, because my grand-nephew, Zachariah, was born 18 years ago on this date, I want to wish him a very special birthday...
Ah, yes! We were both much younger back then! Happy Birthday, Zach.


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BET weekend is crystalized by events and ceremonies to commemorate artists, musicians and fashion influentials who have significantly contributed to the entertainment industry. A fashion show at Siren Studios in Hollywood took place on June 29, 2013 to showcase designers swimwear and lingerie collections. The show was located on the rooftop of the venue and all guests were required to wear white. The event was hosted by Terrence Terrell and Rikki Dee. Emerging and established designers participated in the event which made for both an interesting and dynamic show. While I found some of the designs to be a bit over-done, the ones that were designed to be trendy without being too much particularly caught my attention.
I really love how this leapord printed one piece is designed. The two piece leapord swimsuits can be boring and repetative, but the scarf detail and the cut of the swimsuit really seperates this particular piece from the traditional leaport print bikini.
The pearl detail on this bikini is really eye catching. Some of the other pearl embellished suits on the runway were too overwhelming. I like this one because it looks as if the model can acutally wear this to the pool without drowning in it from too much embellishment. A little goes a long way and I think this designer did a really great job of reflecting that onto the design.
The colors in this suit are very vibrant and the flower detail certainly creates that sought after resort-inspired look that's in syle this season. The color along with the pattern and high-waisted bottom really compliments the models skin and hair color.
We're seeing a pattern this season of swimwear that is straying from solid color suits. Designers are desperately trying to create new styles and ecclectic patterns to spicen up their swimwear by making their merchandise unique. I think sometimes designers get jaded about this idea and their swimwear gets to be too much. I loved this piece, because although it is simple it commands a lot of attention because it is so bright. If it were to be over-embellished with too many chains or sequence, the swimsuit wouldn't have that timeless effect. Again, a little goes a long way.
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It has been awhile and here we are again with another boss fight thats enough to earn himself a name in my hall of fame.For today 's greatest boss fight, we have the one and only villianous villian of final fantasy 13, barthandelus.
Final fantasy 13 has no shortage of boss fights, but the one that stands out the most is barthandelus himself. Not only is he the hardest boss in the game IMO, you get to fight him 3 times. Just great. While he is a pushover in his 3rd form, his 1st 2 forms are pretty hard, and especially the 2nd form, which is the main focus here today. Most people say the 1st form is the hardest, but seriously, I dont know how people say that. The 2nd form is crazy strong, he continously pounds you with attacks, and even when staggered, he gives no chance at all. You are left with no choice but to heal for the entire fight, and even if you do so, you may even die with all 3 characters spamming heal on one another.
|You have no idea how much trouble you are getting into when facing this guy.
Okay, first off, ol'barthandelus has over 3 million HP, which is ridiculously high. Anyway, he starts off less intimidate, with only 1 head. As you keep hitting him, he gains side heads. And finally, hit him enough and he will show his true big face, coupled with 2 smaller heads that each shoot thier own lasers. This is where the shit happens.
Just like any boss fight, the start of the fight would be spent debuffing the enemy and spamming buffs on yourself, this fight is no different. But when you finally hit open his big face, he starts using apoptosis, which removes all buffs from your party and all debuffs from himself. Just great, stripping yourself of your buffs and removing his debuffs at the most crucial part of the fight. Heres the jig, as the main head, barthandelus can do considerable damage to your party members while having a chance to inflict a status effect on them. Barthandelus uses poisonga, dazega and cursega constantly, trying to pelt you with status effects. While some of these may not be too much of a problem, daze is. If your characters get dazed when the boss is staggered or when emergency healing is required, this can pretty much screw you up.
|This is where shit gets real.
Believe it or not, the 3 earlier mentioned attacks are the least of your problems. When the big head appears and the side heads start firing lasers, things get very very annoying. Thos heads shoot lasers at you allll the time. When healing, attacking....everything you do, barthandelus is pelting lasers at you. Its shit when the lasers interupt your attack or healing animations, and even shitier that when barthandelus is staggered, these lasers are still coming. While the lasers do the least damage out of all his attacks, they can annoy you to kingdom come.
Next is the infamous thanatosian laughter. This is easily his hardest hitting attack, and its safe to say he doesnt use this rarely. When you see the screen zoom to barthandelus's face and you see the words thanatosian laughter pop up, pray your characters are far apart, since laughter only hits in a line. If all your characters get hit, they will probably still live, but have red life left. When having so low life left, its obvious that the next you will do is heal, but thoe F***KING lasers will probably pelt at you even after thanatosian laughter, and if they kill off your healer in the process.....thats it, prepare to hit retry.
Finally, we get to the single most fked up thing barthandelus can do....doom. Thats right, if all all these aint enough, he can doom you, and set a timer for you to kill him. When you get barthandelus to a lower level of health, he will doom you, pushing you to quickly kill him. Doom is what gets me most of the time, since even though Im doing rather well in the fight, I always dont kill him quick enough, and doom kills me. It fking sucks when you know you've got him, and that the stagger bar is going to fill up pretty damn soon and you are SURE AS FK that the next stagger will finish him off, but when you look at the doom counter, you see 10 seconds left. Rage guy, yeah.
Barthandelus II has made me rage alot. Though I only beat him on my 3rd try, it was luck. Im sure people suffered more fighting this douche. Rage inducing indeed.
Video 1- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqtH2g1oz4s
Video 2- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bkrw3zoyXM&feature=related


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06 December 2012 | News | By BioSpectrum Bureau
New drug shows promise in prostate cancer treatment
Hope for prostrate cancer patients - Cabozantinib slows down the spread of the disease
Singapore: A study by University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers demonstrated that a new drug has dramatic and rapid effects on prostate cancer, which had already spread to the bones. About two-thirds of patients treated with cabozantinib had improvements on their bone scans, with 12 percent seeing complete resolution of uptake on bone scan. Bone scans assess the degree to which cancer has spread is in the bone. Improvements on these scans suggest a response of the body to the drug.
"The effects of cabozantinib on bone scans are unprecedented in the treatment of prostate cancer," says lead study author Dr David C Smith, professor of internal medicine and urology, University of Michigan Medical School. Cabozantinib is designed to target two important pathways linked to the growth and spread of prostate cancer. The drug had the most effect on tumors that had spread to the bone, which is the major site where prostate cancer spreads. These tumors are typically very challenging to treat once they become resistant to hormone-based therapies.
In addition to the improvements on bone scans, 67 percent of patients with bone pain reported an improvement in pain control and 56 percent decreased or eliminated narcotic painkillers after treatment with cabozantinib.
The trial enrolled 171 men with castration-resistant prostate cancer, meaning their tumors no longer responded to hormone-based therapies. The study began as a randomized trial in which all patients received cabozantinib for 12 weeks, after which patients were randomized to receive continued cabozantinib or placebo. The randomization was stopped early because of the dramatic effects on bone scan, and because patients receiving placebo saw their cancer progress much more quickly than those that remained on drug.
Among the 31 patients who were randomized, cancer progressed after a median 23.9 weeks for patients taking cabozantinib, when compared with 5.9 weeks for patients on placebo. Dr Smith said that, "Discontinuing randomization is not common. Stabilization of disease in advanced prostate cancer is rarely due to the natural history of the disease and is in this case due to drug effect. While these initial results are promising, we are still uncertain how cabozantinib will impact the gold standard of survival."


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Record Participation Expected for LMC Governor's Cup Road Race This Saturday
Lexington Medical Center is pleased to be the title sponsor of the 41st annual Governor's Cup Road Race, a half marathon, 8K run, 4-mile walk and Kids Run scheduled for Saturday, November 9, 2013 in Columbia. With more than 2,000 people registered, this year's race will be the largest in event history.
The field of participants includes 20 highly competitive runners from around the world, including a man and a woman from Kenya, Africa, who will both run the half-marathon. There are also several elite runners from around the Carolinas who will take part. In addition, more than 500 children from 15 elementary schools in the Midlands will race in the one-mile Kids Run.
"Lexington Medical Center enjoys participating in partnerships in our community that encourage healthy lifestyles and work toward educating people about the importance of exercise," said Mark Shelley, vice president of Marketing and Communications at Lexington Medical Center.
The Lexington Medical Center Governor's Cup Road Race is one of the oldest continuously operated road races in the Southeast. The race begins at the corner of Main and Gervais Streets in Columbia at the South Carolina State House. The course takes runners through Columbia neighborhoods and finishes at the historic and picturesque Horseshoe on the University of South Carolina campus.
The Fort Jackson Army Band will provide music entertainment at the starting line. There will be a live band playing at the finish line. This year's prize money totals $7,500, the largest in the history of the race. Trophies will be produced by a local potter.
The Lexington Medical Center Governor's Cup Road Race half-marathon will begin at 8:00 a.m.; the 8K starts at 8:20 a.m.; the 4-mile walk at 8:30 a.m. and Kids Run at 8:30 a.m. Registration for the half-marathon is $80; the 8K is $30; and the 4-mile walk is $30.
Proceeds from the Lexington Medical Center Governor's Cup will benefit Girls on the Run, a program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade that inspires girl to be joyful, healthy and confident using a curriculum that creatively integrates running.


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CARSON, Calif. (Wednesday, January 9, 2013) – The LA Galaxy announced today that the club has received and accepted an invitation from the Dr. Pepper Dallas Cup organizing committee to participate in this year's Gordon Jago Super Group at Dallas Cup XXIV. One of the most prestigious international youth tournaments in the world, Dallas Cup consists of seven age-groups from the Under-13 to Under-19 level and entertains an average of more than 160,000 spectators during the week of play.
This year, Dallas Cup XXXIV is being held from March 24-31 at the Cotton Bowl, Richland College and the University of Texas at Dallas. The Gordon Jago Super Group is an invitation-only, 12-team competition that will include the Academies from English clubs Manchester United and Fulham FC, Mexican clubs Club America and Tigres UANL, Brazilian clubs Coritiba FC and Fluminense FC, German club Eintracht Frankfurt, Aalborg BK from Denmark, Kashiwa Reysol of Japan and Toronto FC as well as the Dallas Texans SC, a local club that produced Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez and a host of MLS stars.
The exact date, times and location of the games involving the Galaxy Academy will be announced at a later date.
"Given the high level of competition this tournament annually attracts, we are both honored and excited to be participating in the Gordon Jago Super Group at the 2013 Dr. Pepper Dallas Cup," said LA Galaxy Vice President Chris Klein. "This speaks volumes of the level of talent and success our Academy has achieved since its inception five years ago. We look forward to competing against some of the best Academies from around the world at the Dallas Cup."
The Galaxy Academy U-18's are currently in first place in the West Division of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy with a record of 8-1-1 while taking 25 of a possible 30 points. Forwards Paul Arriola, Justin Dhillon and Jack McBean, who signed with the club in January 2011 and has won two MLS Cup championships as a professional, along with defender Oscar Sorto, who signed as a Homegrown Player last month, lead the team in scoring, combining for 15 of their 29 goals. McBean and Sorto are two of the four Homegrown Players on the Galaxy roster, along with forwards Jose Villarreal, who won MLS Cup with the Galaxy last season, and Gyasi Zardes, who signed with the Galaxy in December after starring at CSU Bakersfield.
Since 1980, the Dallas Cup has hosted teams from 45 states, 100 countries and six continents. Notable stars that have played at the youth tournament in the past include former Galaxy midfielder David Beckham, current Galaxy players Landon Donovan and Gonzalez, the 2012 MLS Cup MVP, as well as Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney, current Mexican national team stars Giovanni Dos Santos and Rafa Marquez, former Real Madrid forward Raul and many more. For more information about Dallas Cup and its history, please visit www.dallascup.com.


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KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- The approach of Hurricane Sandy along the East Coast forced Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney to scrap a planned campaign swing Sunday in Virginia, rerouting the GOP contender to the battleground state of Ohio instead.
"I was looking forward to being in Virginia tomorrow but you know the hurricane is headed up there, and I just spoke with the governor, Governor [Bob] McDonnell, and the governor and I talked about that. He said, you know, the first responders really need to focus on preparation for the storm, so we're not going to be able to be in Virginia tomorrow, we're going to Ohio instead," Romney told some 4000 supporters at a rally here Saturday.
The Romney campaign had planned three stops in major markets on Sunday, with rallies in Sterling, Richmond and Virginia Beach, but after canceling the Virginia Beach rally on Friday, the campaign took what an aide said was a "precautionary measure" in cancelling the other two stops. Romney will join his running mate, Rep. Paul Ryan for three stops in Ohio Sunday instead.
In Virginia, Romney-Ryan and Victory offices were accepting donations of bottled water and non-perishable food such as beef jerky, granola bars and peanut butter for distribution to relief centers.
A Romney aide said the campaign planned to reschedule the Old Dominion swing.
Romney urged his Florida supporters, who know something about major storms, to keep thinking about those in the Sandy's path.
"I hope you'll keep the folks in Virginia and New Jersey and New York and all along the coast in your minds and in your hearts," Romney said. "You know how tough these hurricanes can be and our hearts go out to them."
Vice President Joe Biden also canceled a planned rally on Saturday in Virginia Beach, and President Barack Obama changed his travel plans ahead of the storm, leaving for planned campaign events in Florida on Sunday night instead of Monday morning. The Obama campaign has canceled a rally with Michelle Obama in New Hampshire on Tuesday as well, anticipating the effects of the storm may continue even then.
Traveling with Romney on Saturday, Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio said he wasn't concerned about the electoral effect of the storm on Florida or elsewhere, but was focused on people.
"Our first concern is with the people that are in the path of the storm. Obviously, that is the No. 1 concern," Rubiotold reporters on the Romney campaign plane between stops in Florida. "Beyond that, I haven't had time to think about what impact it's going to have on the campaign. I think that's like a secondary concern at this point."


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Braidwood Generating Station announced today that proceeds from its thirteenth annual Fishing for a Cure tournament will be directed to the Coal City and Diamond Disaster Relief Effort.
BRACEVILLE, Ill. - Braidwood Generating Station announced today that proceeds from its thirteenth annual Fishing for a Cure tournament will be directed to the Coal City and Diamond Disaster Relief Effort.
Since Exelon's Fishing for a Cure tournament began more than a decade ago, 16 local charities and community organizations have benefited from its proceeds. To date, the event has raised more than $300,000 for charity. Three weeks ago, the question of what community effort would be the benefactor of the 2014 event became very obvious. A viciously powerful and destructive tornado ripped through the communities of Coal City and Diamond. In an instant, whole families were uprooted from their homes. "As we always do when faced with a challenge, this community comes together and endures," said Neal Nelson, Coal City mayor. "The tornado's energy of destruction was terrifying, but it can't match the energy of our community to pick up the pieces and lend a hand to our neighbors. We greatly appreciate Exelon's support." "This event has always been about showcasing our community spirit," said Braidwood Site Vice President Mark Kanavos. "This year, that sense of community is greater than ever. It is gratifying to know that this tournament will be able to provide resources and assistance to those most affected." Over the past few weeks, Exelon employees have banded together to support the effort by collecting needed items for tornado victims, fundraising and volunteering in clean-up projects.
Following the storm, Exelon donated hundreds of items needed by relief workers, including safety glasses, work gloves, safety vests, flashlights and batteries. In addition, Exelon has committed $25,000 to the local American Red Cross for disaster relief efforts in Illinois. The company is also matching employee donations to eligible non-profit relief agencies.
The Fishing for a Cure 2014 team bass tournament will be held on Saturday, April 19 on Braidwood Lake. Complete details including rules and entry forms will be available in mid-January. Visit www.exeloncorp.com/fishing for more information. Braidwood Generating Station is approximately 60 miles southwest of Chicago. The station's two nuclear energy units can produce a total of more than 2,300 megawatts at full power - enough electricity to power more than 2 million typical homes.


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Buzz Osborne (also of Fantomas, Venomous Concept) Dale Crover (also of Altamont, Porn)
plus more bassists over the years than you have had hot dinners, including Shirley Temple's daughter, original Mudhoney bassist Matt Lukin and even Gene Simmons from Kiss for one show. The most recent one is
Slide bass overlord Kevin Rutmanis (also of Tomahawk, ex-Cows)
They have been delighting/annoying audiences since 1983 and have managed to release a lot of records while constantly evolving and inspiring along the way. Many consider them to be the founding fathers of grunge and back in the day they had the world's most famous roadie in Kurdt Kobane. He probably made them hundreds of cups of coffee.
Since 1999 their home has been Mike Patton's Ipecac records for whom they have released a whopping six new albums, three reissues and a very nice art book in celebration of their twentieth anniversary.
For a good overview of their vast back catalogue try looking at Mark Prindle's excellent review page here.


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Happy Super Bowl weekend! In case you missed them and are bored waiting for the kickoff, here are the top 10 stories on AllThingsD from the week of 1/28:
1.) Twitter Hacked; 250,000 User Accounts Potentially Compromised
2.) BlackBerry Reinvents Itself to Compete With All-Touch Smartphones
3.) HBO Go Is Coming to Apple TV. Why Isn't Everything Coming to Apple TV?
4.) PSA: Unlocking Phones Without Carrier Permission Becomes Illegal on Saturday
5.) Time Inc. Braces for Layoffs This Week [Update: They happened — here's the memo too]
6.) Twitter's Vine App Doesn't Have a Porn Problem. It Has a Porn Discovery Problem.
7.) iPhone Users Rack Up the Highest Carrier Bills
8.) Sales Talks Fell Through, So Ad Exchange AdBrite Shuts Down
9.) The Next Step for Computing: The Storage Fabric


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A good year starts off with good ideas. But, how do you remember them all, along with the related information that is helpful for making them into realities? There are a multitude of options, from simple notepads to more robust filing systems, and we all search for the one that's just right. So, beyond finding a tool that you can easily access from your smartphone, laptop, or tablet: What do you look for in the perfect note-taking app?
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I simply use vi to store my notes in text files. Why is vi not an option?
I agree. I do most of my note taking with either vim or nano and would choose 'vi' as an answer over all of these on the poll. I use it even when mobile or on another computer via ssh, so you get that "cloud storage" thing still.
But with my tablet I use my second choice: google drive
Zim Desktop wiki. All others pale in comparison.
Yeah, Zim is the best!
Never heard of Zim, I thought you meant vim until I looked it up. Thanks Adrian, Zim looks like an awesome note taking app.
Paper, though looking hard at a Galaxy Note for my next phone. (I really do miss my old Newton and Palm. How did Steve Jobs go from a fan of caligraphy to the man who killed pen computing?)
I use gnote in Fedora.
I've not heard of gnote. I'll have to give it a try.
It's a port of Tomboy to C++
I've think I've used just about all those tools and one time or another. Currently I'm creating text notes at Pinboard.
Emacs' org-mode, a plain text file in Dropbox. The idea of using anything else seems ridiculous to me
Me too. Plain text files in a Dropbox folder. I will occasionally also send myself an email if there is an image or archive file etc too. Using tools seems pointless overkill to me unless there is a specific reason to such as keeping open verifiable records of data in a government department or similar.
Springpad! It always surprises me when Evernote is listed in these things but Springpad isn't. I've had an account with both and Springpad is by far better than Evernote. Have the app on my Android, and extension in Firefox and Chrome.
Due to cross-platform functionality Evernote it is for me. My only complaint is the weird way it mangles things on your clipboard.
Springpad is much more functional than Evernote and runs on most any platform even through a web browser. It's also easier to look at but the search function is broken (and has been for some time) which is a total deal breaker for me. :(
1. CherryTree - has code highlighting, export as HTML, etc. (my favorite)
2. Zim - stores data in text files well placed in directories and subdirectories, easy to read the saved notes even without using the application.
I use exactly the same - and an installation of MyTinyTodo for followup to tasks I forget.
Emacs org-mode. It's very good for keeping notes and much, much more!
Emacs org-mode. Anything else is a toy.
Mine is APP.
Meaning: A Pencil and Paper.
I use gedit
tomboy + Ubunto One to share my notes on all computers.
And I'm waiting for cloud support on gnote.
You know tomboy use mono ;)
mono = the reason I don't use tomboy. ;-)
Currently, my mad thoughts and ramblings are on my little sticky note KDE plasmoid app. I'd like to move to a better online solution that I can access via terminal or web but as yet haven't set aside the time to look around.
I wrote a clipboard manager, ClipCat© to keep snippets of text organized and easily retrievable. Many options, full text search ala Google, and a plugin system make it very useful.
I use Evernote; yes I know it isn't open source but I occasionally need to share notes and clippings across a heterogeneous collection of nodes (Linux, Mac OS X, iOS, Windows).
I use Notesdeck instead of that yellow Notes app. Much more professional.
With Notesdeck my notes show up on all my devices instantly (Mac, iPhone and iPad). And it syncs with Evernote and Dropbox and more. ----> http://www.notesdeck.com
I send myself an email message, usually via GoogleMail. Quick, easy, ready to access from any device, with search and sorting capabilities.
I love wikis. Even though I used Zim for a time, I preferred the browser-based TiddlyWiki for its sleek design and ability to show multiple entries on the page at once.
That being said, my research notes are kept in a good old dead tree journal. :)
I take notes with pencil and paper, then use a simple text editor such as gedit to type them up as HTML files. This allows me to organize my notes in an easily navigable tree so I can look them up quickly when I need them. When I do this at work, I share my note tree with the other people on my team so they can also access this information (generally how-tos) easily.
Microsoft's OneNote is terrifically robust and is an all star on convertible slate/laptops.


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Chris -
Just now getting back to Tennisopolis. When I get thirsty for a practice match or just hitting I turn here. Ha! Anyway, can hit this coming week on Thursday evening 600p at a location in Manassas with lights. Courts next to George C Round Elem School is a thought but I am flexible. If by chance you see this notice this evening and can hit tomorrow morning Sun. 22 Sep call me at 703-209-6257. MIKE RYON
Chris, I just emailed you about Wednseday night.
My contact info is:
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cell 440 785-2159
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Consumer Trend Information for Ocean & River Cruises
DETROIT (August 1, 2013) – CruiseCompete has released its CruiseTrends™ and Cruise Index™reports for the month of August 2013.
We have mined our wealth of data to give you what's hot among consumers, including the top ships, lines and travel dates for premium, luxury, and river cruising.
The CruiseCompete Cruise Index™ for August 2013 was 150, one point higher than July 2013, and four points higher than August 2012. Regional pricing indices saw an increase in all regions except Mexico.
The CruiseCompete Cruise Index ™ is calculated based on the average daily per-passenger (double occupancy) cost for the lowest-priced oceanview cabin category on a seven-night cruise on the six largest North American cruise lines. See details and indices by region and Monthly Historical Cruise Prices.
Most Popular Cruise Lines
(Based on the total number of quote requests for each cruise line in the given month)
1. Premium/Contemporary: Carnival Cruises
2. Luxury: Oceania Cruises
3. River: Viking River Cruises
In second place is Royal Caribbean International for premium/contemporary, Cunard Line for luxury and AmaWaterways for river. More…
Most Popular Cruise Ships
(Based on the total number of quote requests for each ship)
1. Premium/Contemporary: Oasis of the Seas (changed from Enchantment of the Seas last month)
2. Luxury: Queen Mary 2
3. River: MS AmaCello (changed from Viking Spirit last month)
Next in popularity are Allure of the Seas for premium/contemporary, Oceania Riviera for luxury and the Ms AmaPrima for river. More…
Most Popular Cruise Regions
(Based on the total number of quote requests for each region)
1. Premium/Contemporary: Caribbean
2. Luxury: Europe
3. River: Europe
Next in popularity are North America for premium/contemporary, Mediterranean for luxury and Asia/Far East for river. More…
Most Popular Cruise Departure Ports
(Based on the total number of quote requests for each departure port)
1. Premium/Contemporary: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
2. Luxury: Southampton, U.K. (changed from New York, NY last month)
3. River: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Next in popularity are Port Canaveral, Fla. for premium/contemporary, Miami, FL for luxury and Budapest, Hungary for river. More…
Most Popular Cruise Ports Visited
(Based on the total number of quote requests for each port visited during cruise itineraries, excluding departure ports)
1. Premium/Contemporary: Nassau, Bahamas
2. Luxury: Livorno, Italy (changed from Sorrento, Italy last month)
3. River: Cologne, Germany
Next in popularity are Cozumel, Mexico, for premium/contemporary, Sorrento, Italy for luxury and Vienna, Austria for river. More…
Most Popular Countries Visited
(Based on the total number of quote requests for each country visited during cruise itineraries, excluding countries of departure)
1. Premium/Contemporary: Bahamas
2. Luxury: Greece
3. River: Germany (changed from France last month)
Second are Mexico for premium/contemporary, Italy for luxury and Austria for river. More…
Most Popular Cabin Types
(Based on the total number of quote requests for each cabin type)
1. Premium/Contemporary: Inside
2. Luxury: Balcony
3. River: Balcony
Most Popular Sailing Months Requested
(Based on the most requested months)
1. Premium/Contemporary: August 2013
2. Luxury: August 2013
3. River: May 2014 (changed from September 2013 last month)
Other data available at the August 2013 CruiseTrends™ report:
• Number of cabins requested
• Most popular cruise itinerary lengths
• Travel insurance requested
• Cruise line past passenger status requested
• Booking window of time
This cruise trend information is available monthly from CruiseCompete and can be insightful, especially for financial analysts and travel writers. To see 12-months' of cruise trend data, please click here: http://www.cruisecompete.com/cruise_trends.php.
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When my husband and I were invited to a special celebration to be held close to San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, it was clear to us the Radisson Hotel Fisherman's Wharf was where we should stay. This proved to be a great decision.
About a year earlier I had the chance to explore and review (see) Pier 39 and Fog Harbor Restaurant. Radisson Hotel Fisherman's Wharf is right across the street from Pier 39, how could it be better?
We learned that taking a taxi from the airport might not be the best way to get to the Radisson. Our trip to the hotel by taxi was $65.00 from the airport. (See Airport Express Shuttle information below.)
After a long flight and a stressful taxi ride, it was wonderful to be greeted by Isabelle. She welcomed us warmly and offered lots of information and many suggestions to help us get settled, including a sheet with answers to FAQ. Entering our room we saw immediately that it was "user friendly", pleasant and efficient. It was the view, however, that took our breath away; Alcatrez below, the Golden Gate and the hills of Sausalito in the distance.
In our room, we liked the Sleep Number Bed, the shower, the fridge, the coffee maker, the 37-inch flat screen TV (with pay movies) and free wireless Internet. Later, we slept very comfortably on the plush bedding and oversized pillows.
After settling in, we wanted dinner and to explore. Pier 39, just across the street, was "hopping" on this evening before St. Patrick's Day. We headed directly to Fog Harbor Restaurant (www.foghaaarbor.com) hoping it was as good as we remembered – it was. (See review). We had a light dinner and the food was delicious. We could not resist sharing a dessert and order a raspberry sorbet, locally made by Café Classico. It was "the best" and is now our standard and, so far, has not been matched. What a treat!
We also learned that Fog Harbor is "related to" Biscoff Coffee Corner, Wipeout Bar&Grill, and Pier Market Seafood Restaurant & Market.
Walking back to our hotel we noticed an art gallery that was open and stepped in. This proved to be an unexpected treat. Huge, beautiful and unique photos filled room after room. It felt like we were travelling the world. There were also notices about photographic workshops and classes. (.http://www.rodneyloughjr.com/photos/foto_folio/2)
Because our special event began at noon we had Sunday morning to explore the Waterfront. The St. Patrick's Day run across the Golden Gate Bridge that was mentioned on TV was taking place, just down the road and went to see what was going on. It was a beautiful day and a lovely walk. It was fun to see the runners as they crossed the finish line returning from the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge.
We especially enjoyed being at the Radisson because it is the only hotel located directly on Fisherman's Wharf and is close to Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, ferries to many destinations, the waterfront restaurants and attractions and lots more. The courtyard lounge, with its fire pit and pool, was a welcoming and relaxing, and a pleasant place to gather. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive.
After completing a multi-million dollar renovation in April 2012, the management and staff at the Radisson Hotel Fisherman's Wharf seem very proud of the beautiful new rooms and updated features. All 355 guest rooms include a custom wall vinyl depicting an evening scene of the Golden Gate Bridge, allowing guests to sleep soundly beneath the San Francisco landmark. We agree with Radisson when they say, "Whether you are returning for the tenth time or visiting for the first, guests at the Radisson Fisherman's Wharf will be pleasantly surprised to find a large number of modern updates all around our San Francisco hotel's downtown property".
On Monday morning when we asked for a breakfast recommendation, we receiving a great suggestion, the Beach Street Grill (www.beachstreetgrillsf.com) where we enjoyed a special breakfast treat of homemade food that was created with organically grown ingredients and there were also some gluten-free choices.
One afternoon, we did not want to take a lengthy cruise or a combined cruise and city tour because we have previously seen many places in San Francisco. The concierge came up with the perfect activity for us, a ferry trip to Sausalito. The hydrofoil moved us across the bay in no time and once on the other side there were charming shops and great restaurants. We lunched at the Spinnaker Restaurant(www.thespinnaker.com), which is set in the water with beautiful views of San Francisco. The food and service were great. We wanted to catch the last ferry that returned to Pier 41 but we could have stayed much longer and taken a ferry to the Ferry Building and a shuttle back to the hotel.
On one of our waterfront walks we surprised to discover the San Francisco Maritime, which is part of the National Park Service (www.nps.gov/safr) and a National Historical Park. We later learned that it is a frequent destination for school children in the area. What a wonderful resource. We wandered into the visitor center first and found this to be a fascinating free museum with captivating displays that describe San Francisco Bay's discovery, growth and development. There is a free waterfront tour that leaves from this location on weekend afternoons.
The staff at the visitor center told us not to miss the Aquatic Park Historic District and the chance to board historic ships. There is no fee to walk Hyde Pier but there is a small fee to board the ships, a very worthwhile experience.
We would not have had our lovely dinner at Scoma's (www.scomas.com) if Isabelle had not been so enthusiastic about it, especially because it was rather hard to find. The setting was lovely, on the water. The food and service were wonderful, as was the evening. We were very pleased with the ambience, which was quiet enough for us to easily hear one another, but upbeat and energetic.
We enjoyed our time exploring the waterfront restaurants and activities so much that we hated to leave but we look forward to returning soon.
TIP: Airport Express (www.airportexpresssf.com) cost us $35.00 (for two) to return to the airport by shuttle. The shuttle leaves at specific times and makes schedules stops on the way.
Radisson Hotel Fisherman's Wharf
250 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 392-6700
Photos: Leon Keer


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At the end of the day, a web application has to be able to handle mobile users, 10+ browser versions, and an API. Early decisions about architecture and tools can often prevent headaches down the road. In this track we examine the latest platforms, architectures, and tools being used across some of the largest websites of the day. This track emphasizes things that you can use now, with an eye to the future.
Ally Parker
Kaitlin Pike
(415) 947-6306
View a complete list of Web 2.0 Expo contacts.


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Refine your search
Colchester Zoo
Maldon Road,
Open to all. Must book in advance including all pass holders.
During your visit to Colchester Zoo, you will see many species from around the world and can learn more about them at our fantastic daily encounters, giving you the chance to see our animals being fed, watch a training session or perhaps just quiz their keepers!
As you navigate your way around Colchester Zoo you'll visit many different habitats, from the humid home of our Komodo Dragons to our very own Africa plain, Kingdom of the Wild, home to white rhino, giraffes, ostrich, zebra and kudu.
You can also take part in some fantastic activities with the opportunity to hand feed our elephants and giraffes at daily public feeding sessions, and walk through our 24m tunnel as sealions swim overhead. We also have many fantastic undercover areas, so you can stay warm and dry on even the wettest of days with our 'Bad Weather' map. Stop by the Rajang's Forest and see if you can hang for as long as an orangutan, feed our rainbow lorikeets in their tropical walkthrough aviary, Australian Rainbows.
With so much to see and do, including a full calendar of events you may find you want to return throughout the year, Colchester Zoo's Gold Pass allows you to do just that with unlimited visits for 12 months.
For more information visit www.colchesterzoo.org and follow them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
Opening details
Closing times vary according to season - please check website for further details.
Book tickets online via the Colchester Zoo website to receive a discount on entry prices.
Please note that prices vary according to season and is best to check the Colchester Zoo website for up to date prices prior to your visit.
Also at this Venue
How to get here by Car:
Colchester Zoo is located just south of Colchester. Take the A1124 exit (Junction 26) off the main A12 following the brown elephant signs and using the new Stanway Western Bypass.
From the M25: About 40 minutes from Junction 28 of the M25 to reach the A12
From Southend: About 1 hour's journey, 40 miles using A127 and A130 to reach the A12
From Hertfordshire: About 1 hour's journey – 50 miles using A414 or A120 to reach the A12
From Stansted Airport: About 50 mins journey, 30 miles using A120 to reach the A12.
Colchester Main Train Station can be reached from Liverpool Street services from London within in an hour or is easily reached along the Lowestoft or Norwich networks to Ipswich and then on to Colchester. Colchester Zoo is just 10 minutes by taxi or can be reached by bus.
All bus services to Colchester Bus Station regularly connect with the number 75 for Maldon or Tiptree and Colchester Zoo.
Please click here to view details of the number 75 bus timetable on the FirstGroup website.
: 4 miles from Colchester North station
- Baby changing facilities
- Cash Point
- Coach parties accepted
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
- Disabled toilets
- Education/study area
- Facilities for groups
- Facilities for educational visits
- Gift shop
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
- Public toilets
- Pushchairs available
- Regional Tourist Board Member
- Telephone (public)
- Welcome Host
- Wheelchairs available
- Accepts groups
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
- Children welcome
- Disabled access
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Smoking not allowed
- Facilities for hearing impaired
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
- Designated parking for guests with disabilities
- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
- is gravel
- is grass
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
- Visitor information available in audio format
- Hearing loop installed in public areas
- Hearing loop system
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
- Wheelchairs provided
- Fee payable
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system
- Entrance is well lit
- Automatic door at the main entrance
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Nut free
- Additive free
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
- Children's menu
Colchester Zoo does have some steep hills. For this reason it offers a reduced rate for the disabled. An Easier Route is in place which it is recommended should be used by wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility.


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It's official.
Katie Couric confirmed Tuesday what she's recently been hinting at: she's departing as anchor of CBS's nightly newscast.
"I have decided to step down from the CBS Evening News," the 54-year-old newswoman told People. "I'm really proud of the talented team on the CBS Evening News and the award-winning work we've been able to do in the past five years in addition to the reporting I've done for 60 Minutes and CBS Sunday Morning."
U.S. & World
Couric did not say who her successor at "CBS Evening News" would be or when her resignation takes effect. But she said the show's future would "be in great hands."
According to ABC News, "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley is the rumored frontrunner to snatch up Couric's spot when her contract ends June 4.
News of Couric's exit doesn't come as a shock.
In an interview with The New York Times earlier this month, Couric conceded early missteps in trying to be "overly ambitious" as the first woman to solo helm a nightly network newscast.
The former NBC "Today" show co-host confirmed to the Times that she'd been in discussions with her old boss, Jeff Zucker, about hosting a syndicated show.
Details of the program are "still being discussed," she told People on Tuesday.
"I am looking at a format that will allow me to engage in more multi-dimensional storytelling," Couric told the mag.


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say it ain't so
This is not a good idea:
...there is no better case for the humanitarian use of force than the urgent need to arrest Joseph Kony, the ruthless leader of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), and protect the civilians who are his prey. And far from requiring a non-consensual intervention, Kony's apprehension would be welcomed by the governments concerned.Oh, Kenneth Roth, Executive Director of Human Rights Watch. Really? Sending some kind of US force into the weakest corner of three extremely weak states and one that could have dealt with this long ago had its leadership really wanted to do so, into territory they don't know, where they don't speak the local languages, to track down an enemy nobody's yet been able to nab, with limited resources? Is this what you're advocating? Really?
The LRA began as a rebel movement in northern Uganda, but it now terrorizes the civilian population of northern Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as southern Sudan and the Central African Republic. Its cadre often descends on a remote village, slaughters every adult in sight, and then kidnaps the children, some shockingly young -- the boys to become soldiers slinging AK-47s, the girls to serve as "bush wives." Over more than two decades, many thousands have fallen victim to these roving mass murderers.
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Kony and other LRA commanders, charging them with war crimes and crimes against humanity, but the court depends on governments to make arrests.
So far Uganda has done the most to pursue the LRA, but ineffectively. The LRA is not large -- an estimated 200 to 250 seasoned Ugandan combatants, plus at least several hundred abductees -- but as Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni recently told me, Uganda lacks the special forces, expert intelligence, and rapid-deployment capacity needed to stamp out this enemy.
In May, Obama signed a bill committing the United States to help arrest Kony and his commanders and protect the affected population. Now it is high time to act. Arresting Kony would reaffirm that mass murder cannot be committed with impunity. And it would show that, despite the difficulties in Iraq and Afghanistan, the humanitarian use of force remains a live option at the Obama White House.
I have a ton of respect for Human Rights Watch and the incredible work they do, especially in Africa's Great Lakes region. While I don't agree that it's the worst idea on the internet from Tuesday, this recommendation is off base. Aside from the significant logistical and diplomatic quandaries such operations would pose (How, for example, does Roth think Khartoum would react to an American military presence on south Sudanese soil? Would the French agree to the presence of an American force in the CAR?), fighting in the dense forests in which the LRA hides without knowing the territory, the languages, or the local cultures means that troops undertaking such an operation would be at a significant tactical disadvantage.
Of course all reasonable people agree that Kony needs to be arrested and prosecuted for the unbelievable crime for which he is allegedly responsible. But if it were that easy, it would've been done already. Say, by the French troops who are already in the Central African Republic. Though mostly engaged in training operations these days, they at least theoretically comprise a significant enough force strength to get the job done.
Part of the reason Kony has been able to evade capture for so long has to do with the way he positions his fighters around his camps and the systems of notification of impending attack he's able to employ. You can't always track the LRA's movements with satellites and open-source intelligence; they're smart enough to stay under tree cover most of the time and there aren't many mobile phone networks in these areas through which informants can phone in sightings. Kony may be crazy, but he's not an idiot - he's got a system. This is not an operation that can be undertaken quickly with a few helicopters and some RPG's.
While the humanitarian use of force may be a good idea in theory, as we've seen before, it doesn't often work out as well as planned. Especially in unfamiliar territory. Tread lightly on this one, policy makers. It's going to take far more than a quick in-and-out sweep to take down Kony.


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After the big win at FGS5, we checked in with Juicy Beast Studio, creators of Burrito Bison, about their game, inspirations and insights.
The team originally attended Cegep de Saint-Jerome in Quebec and studied Multimedia Integration. After graduation, they decided to pursue their own studio. "We simply had an interest in video games and decided to go for it. It was pretty risky, considering it was our very first job after college," commented Co-founder Yowan Langlais.
The team feels that most of their game design knowledge comes from their experiences as gamers. They learned using ActionScript, Photoshop, Flash and After Effects. "We basically had all the tools to make Flash games, we just needed to push the game development aspect ourselves," said Langlais.
Their mission is simple: To work on games they love – and have faith that other people will enjoy playing them. "We also put a lot of effort into polishing our games so things look good and feel right."
Langlais suggests that students who are interested in game development, "Start small. REALLY small. And finish the game completely, with sounds, music, a beginning and an end. By making a complete game, you'll learn what it takes. If you want to aim for something bigger for your next game, you'll already have a good idea of how ambitious it should be."
Congrats to all the Mochi Award winners!
*reposted from Adobe Education Community Game Developer Newsletter


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I recently had a chance to interview Drew Konze,the owner of an awesome new restaurant in Columbus, the Crepe Myrtle. So here are some of the questions and responses Drew gave me.
Q: Drew, you told me that you and your mom started the Crepe Myrtle. Could you tell me a little about that and how ya'll came up with the concept??
A: The Crepe Myrtle in The Landings was started in Columbus, Ga in December 2011. I will be graduating from Auburn in May, looking for a job. I have always been interested in cooking and the restaurant industry. My mom was in Atlanta, and fell in love with the concept she stumbled upon while at The Atlanta Market. We were consulted by the company in Atlanta. My mom and I worked hard, researched everything we could think of and started the company from the ground up. We learn everyday new ways to better cater to our guests.
My family has been involved in family businesses my entire life. My dad owns Xpress Printing for 35 years, and my mom has started an arts and craft lesson business, as well as a Bible Verse Pillow case Business, Tadah is the name. Therefore, I have always wanted to start my own business and grow it large enough to provide for my family. With the help of my parents, we were able to invest the money needed to start the restaurant that is unique to Columbus GA.
Q: What makes the Crepe Myrtle different from other restaurants in Columbus?
A: Crepe Myrtle focuses on fresh ingredients. Everyday the vegetables and meats (steak and white meat chicken) are cut and cooked in order to create meals with the best possible ingredients. Each meal is prepared for the individual customer, not held warm all day. We are unique to Columbus being the only crepe restaurant in town. Our focus as a company is the customer and providing them with the best customer service will be a huge advantage of Crepe Myrtle. Our mission as a company is to provide our customers with a relaxing, delicious meal by providing the best customer service. Our employees take pride in the company we are creating together and share their love for life through the interactions with our guests.
Q: What are your future plans for the Restaurant?
A: The future of Crepe Myrtle is to eventually grow to become a regionally know restaurant that could have other locations. The other locations would be in towns similar to Columbus within Georgia or Alabama. Trying to keep the small, personal feel and great food will be the main goal for future restaurants.
The absolute ultimate goal would be to franchise hundreds of stores, but for now that is too far down the road.
Q: What else do we need to know about your business?
A: Crepe Myrtle in The Landings is a family owned and operated restaurant in Columbus, Georgia. Crepe Myrtle sells crepes that are created for the individual guest for lunch and dinner. Our location is in a central shopping center located in a great part of town. Our goal is to offer our customers a "get away from the everyday hustle and bustle" feel, by giving great, personal service and great food.
Thank you for sharing with me Drew! I have sampled the restaurant and was very impressed. You should have also let them know that they can have a glass of wine with their dinner. I for one will be back!!


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bat (one's) eyes(redirected from bat our eyes)
bat (one's) eyes
To flirt with or feign romantic interest in someone, either by literally fluttering one's eyelashes or merely in general. Usually, but not exclusively, refers to women. She kept batting her eyes at me each time I talked to her, so I'm thinking of asking her out on a date. I like to bat my eyes at bartenders to see if I can get a drink or two for free.