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On March 28, 1979, TMI experienced the most serious accident in U.S. commercial nuclear power plant operating history. However, this event led to no deaths or injuries to plant workers or members of the nearby community. It brought about sweeping changes regarding many areas of nuclear power plant operations – from emergency response planning to reactor operator training. It also caused the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to tighten and heighten its regulatory oversight.
Today, the Three Mile Island nuclear plant (TMI) generates enough electricity to power a city the size of Philadelphia. Its world class performance record demonstrates the exceptional focus and hard work of the people who safely and efficiently run the plant.
To learn more, click the links below:
The TMI-2 Accident – In Brief
What Happened and What Didn't in the TMI-2 Accident
The TMI-2 Cleanup: Challenging and Successful
No Radiological Health Effects at TMI
Health Studies Find No Cancer Link to TMI
Frequently Asked Questions
On April 26, 1986, an accident occurred at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant near Kiev in the Ukrainian Republic of the Former Soviet Union. With the release of radiation, human casualties, physical damage to the plant and contamination of the surrounding environment, Chernobyl marked the worst accident in the history of nuclear power production. It also demonstrated the importance of strong safety culture, independent regulators, and well designed plants, reinforcing nuclear safety efforts for the years to come.
According to the World Health Organization, the accident led to the fatalities of thirty-six workers. More than 200,000 people in the Ukraine and Belarus Republics were evacuated and resettled as a result of significant fallout from the Chernobyl accident. Land was contaminated in the Ukraine Republic, Belarus Republic, Russia, Europe, and Scandinavia. Recovery efforts continue to be managed by the international community.
The world nuclear community quickly determined that an accident similar to Chernobyl – 4 could not happen in any other type of plant, due to higher design and operational standards outside the Soviet Union. The remaining Chernobyl type reactors throughout the former Soviet bloc were modified for safe operation. Some were shut down. Many are still in operation. Health and Environmental studies are still going on, and will continue into the foreseeable future.
The World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) to promote cooperation, was founded as a result of this tragedy.
To learn more, click the links below:
Chernobyl in Brief
What Happened – In Detail
Health Studies of Radiological Impact
Chernobyl Myths
On March 11, 2011, one of the largest earthquakes in the recorded history of the world occurred on the east coast of northern Japan. This earthquake also generated a major tsunami, causing nearly 20,000 deaths. Electricity, gas and water supplies, telecommunications, and railway service were all severely disrupted and in many cases completely shut down. These disruptions severely affected the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, causing a loss of all on-site and off-site power and a release of radioactive materials from the reactors.
The American Nuclear Society (ANS) commissioned the ANS Special Committee on Fukushima to provide a clear and concise explanation of what happened during the Fukushima Daiichi accident, and offer recommendations based on lessons learned from their study of the event.
To view the full report please visit http://fukushima.ans.org/
Scientific studies and measurements are clearly indicating that there is no public health hazard from radioactivity originating from the accident that occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in March 2011.
"While nuclear professionals continue to monitor any potential dose consequences, any effect of radioactivity coming across the Pacific to the United States coast would be negligible," noted Dr. Michaele Brady Raap, American Nuclear Society.
For more information, please review the article, Radiation dose rates now and in the future for residents neighboring restricted areas of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.
What Type of reactor(s) are at Fukushima?
The following report presents the reflections of members of the MIT Nuclear Science and Engineering faculty on the accident at Fukushima, and is offered as a contribution to the debate on the implications of the accident for the nuclear industry. In it they identify and discuss technical issues arising from the accident; and they begin a review of how the lessons learned can be used to improve the safety of current and future plants.
Buongiorno, J., Ballinger, R., Driscoll, M., Forget, B., Forsberg, C., Golay, M., Kazimi, M., Todreas, N., Yanch, J. (2011). Technical Lessons Learned from the Fukushima-Daichii Accident and Possible Corrective Actions for the Nuclear Industry: An Initial Evaluation, MIT-NSP-TR-025. Center for Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems. Retrieved from http://mitnse.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/fukushima-lessons-learned-mit-nsp-025_rev1.pdf
Sources: WNA Japanese Report to IAEA, June 2011
PCV gas control systems were installed at Unit 1,2, and 3.
These strategies have ensured that radiation exposure from the event was minimized so that focus can continue to be on cleanup of the site.
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About MSI
Micro-Star International Co., Ltd (MSI) was established in August 1986 by 5 founders, one of the world's largest information technology manufacturers.
MSI started from the motherboard and graphics card industries and extended into consumer and commerical electronics including notebooks, All-in-One PCs, servers, workstations, industrial PCs, household appliances, car infotainment products, barebone systems, multimedia, communication devices, and others.
MSI holds itself responsible not only to its clients, employees and stockholders, but also to the society and environment as a whole to consistently fulfill its corporate commitment.
With innovation and style as its core value, customer satisfaction and premium service as its goal, MSI will definitely be the most brilliant star in the global brands!
Innovation has always been MSI's strong suit. The long-term dedication to the development of intelligent technology has rendered MSI great in its flexibility in the pursuit of compatible business models and optimal sales channels.
MSI not only holds itself responsible to its clients, employees and stockholders, but also to society and the environment. Through the development of eco-friendly technology, MSI and its partners relentlessly strive towards a sustainable future for all.
Proud to collaborate with business partners, MSI has set corporate sustainability as its upmost goal and win-win partnerships as the core value of cooperation.
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MSI has always been dedicated to the development of advanced technology. Through this technology, MSI brings forth smart applications that make life easier and convenient. At the heart of MSI are its responsibilities not only to its clients, employees and stockholders, but also to the society and environment as a whole.
In product development, MSI has been leading the industry with unrivaled performance and outstanding design, exuding visual aesthetics and personal style. When it comes to management, MSI has been proactive and realistic, decisively initiating organizational restructuring in face of challenges. MSI is also a company with a heart and conscience that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of society, environmental protection and social welfare. Striving towards a friendly work environment, employee welfare and sustainable partnerships with clients, MSI takes humanity and commitment seriously. And when the going gets tough, MSI gets going, showing its tenacity and sense of honor.
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While the best would be a desktop why not an Dell XPS or Alienware?
I am in search for some of the best laptops made to do 3D Modeling, rendering and animation.
I learned my lesson on NOT researching enough 3 years ago, when I bought my Acer Aspire 5251. It was a BIG piece of junk. Fell apart piece by piece. Long story short, it died 3 days ago, by having the power jack blow out. It stopped working, most likely from overheating. We've spent hundreds of dollars in fixing it. It's gone now. It was definitely not the right laptop for rendering and 3d modeling either. I will NEVER use Acer again!
Now that it broke, I need a new laptop and the RIGHT laptop for the career I'm pursuing. I am going for video and game concentration in college. So I will be working with Autodesk 3D Max, Maya, Nuke, Adobe Flash, Photoshop, After Effects and more!
Those are all big programs that require tons of storage space, a lot of RAM, a good processor and the fitting graphics card.
What laptop out there is the best for 3D Modeling, Rendering, Animation, Photoshop, gaming and video?
I don't care what the price is! If I have to aim for $800-$1200,so be it! As long as it's a good brand, has a lot of hard drive space, lots of RAM, a good processor and a good graphics card.
I just want to get reliable, quick and smooth rendering and 3D Navigation.
What laptop do you people recommend me using for my career? I need a laptop badly in order to succeed in college!
Thank you for your time.
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text: Intel's latest spec update says that there's a whole core revision of the PIII that doesn't support dual-processing. these are all fc-pga chips, btw. perhaps this is just another (remember Celeron?) asinine marketing trick to to position the non-Xeon version to compete with AMD. the worst part is that both versions have the same CPUID.


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The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that they have signed the youngest player in franchise history in 17-year-old Gambian midfielder, Omar Jasseh.
The 17-year-old midfielder spent three years in England with youth academies at Charlton Athletic FC, Chelsea FC and most recently with Crystal Palace FC. Since then, Jasseh has trained with Toronto FC (in 2009) and now has found his home in San Jose.
"We are thrilled to add such a young, talented player like Omar," said General Manager John Doyle. "He is a very exciting, dynamic attacking player who has a bright future here in San Jose."
Arturo Alvarez was previously the youngest player signed by the Quakes when he was drafted on January 17, 2003 at 17-years, six-months and 17-days old. Jasseh is currently 17-years, five-months and 13-days old, and could potentially become the youngest player in franchise history to play in an MLS game. Alvarez made his MLS debut on April 19, 2003 when he came on as a substitute in the 85th minute against the Kansas City Wizards.
Jasseh began playing in academies at the age of 12 in his native Gambia, playing with Maccassa FC and later with Samder FC.
Transaction: San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) – Earthquakes sign M Omar Jasseh.
Omar Jasseh #22
Pronunciation: Já-SEE
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-7
Weight: 145
Status: International
Born: Nov. 1, 1992 in Banjul, Gambia
Hometown: Banjul, Gambia
Citizenship: Gambia
How Acquired: Signed by San Jose Earthquakes on April 14, 2010.
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The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that they have signed the youngest player in franchise history in 17-year-old Gambian midfielder, Omar Jasseh.


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Linked by David Adams on Fri 18th Jun 2010 19:17 UTC
Linux Magazine has a profile of Daniel Fore and the Elementary project. Elementary is a Linux distro that's committed to a clean and simple user experience, but it's more than a distro - it's actually a multi-pronged effort to make improvements to the user experience for a whole ecosystem of components, including icons, a GTK theme, Midori improvements, Nautilus, and even Firefox. The work that elementary is doing isn't limited to their own distro, and some of their work is available in current, and perhaps future, Ubuntu releases. The results are really striking, and I think it's probably the handsomest Linux UI I've ever seen.
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by ple_mono on Sat 19th Jun 2010 01:13 UTC in reply to "Come on People"
Can we come up with something besides ripping off OSX? That Screenshot looks identical to 10.6, even the icons are clones of the Mac.
It probably goes for the same look, but it's far from identical.
In any case, the elementary project is more than just about the looks - it also aims to improve some aspects of software that are ignored by upstream developers (such as with the case of nautilus). It aims at making the linux desktop refined and coherent.
The only thing keeping me from running a linux desktop is the lack of attention, polish, and elegance to UI details in the major DE's, and linux desktop applications. It seems that some linux devs (and users) don't care about such things. The elementary project does, though.
Oh, and stop focusing on the theme for gods sake.
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by Aristocracies on Sat 19th Jun 2010 04:01 in reply to "RE: Come on People"
Maybe not identical, but certainly derivative.
That's pretty bad. I'm looking to STOP using OS X in the home -- Everything at work is FBSD and Linux and I've been using FBSD since the 90s in one form or another. This is not what I want to see when I finally pull the trigger.


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Sprint held their 9th annual developers conference this week and lots of Android bits are still slipping out. I previously reported that this was coming, but Sprint confirmed that they aim to add carrier billing for application purchases on all storefronts, including the Android Market. Hopefully, this will increase app purchases since customers will not be forced into signing up for a Google Checkout account. No word when this feature will become available, but more payment options is always better for the consumer.
I anticipate we will see a similar carrier billing option from T-Mobile as well.


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The Apple vs. Android battle doesn't seem to end as iPhone has struck again with iOS5 and the universally coveted iPhone 4S. Android, however, is not bogged down by this announcement as it has bigger things to focus on because Google has already been selling its iPhone-killers to customers worldwide.
This phone, known as Samsung Galaxy S II (S2), comes with almost the same amount of features that Apple's new device provides. When compared head to head, the Samsung Galaxy S2 beats the iPhone 4s on 6 different grounds. In case you're having trouble choosing between the droid and the iPhone, read on as we pit S2 against the 4S and tell you why the latter is no match to this new sensation in town.
Awesome Display
The iPhone 4S still sports a 3.5 inch Retina display, which, when compared to the 4.3 inch screen on S2, feels quite small. Also, the Samsung Galaxy S II comes with the new Super AMOLED Plus screen, which is an upgrade from the Super AMOLED display that its predecessor, the Galaxy S1 used to sport. Now, there's a big debate as to which technology is the best, as both Super AMOLED Plus and Retina, are the finest displays around with features that are almost equal. While Samsung's AMOLED Plus gives sharper contrasts and better colors, Retina is the best when it comes to pixel density and resolution. So, in short, whichever of the two phones you buy, you won't be disappointed. Finally, when it comes to choosing between the two, we'd recommend you to go for the Galaxy S2, simply because it sports a bigger screen. Other advantage that S2 gives over iPhone 4S is that it comes with the extra durable Gorilla Glass protection that would make sure your phone's screen looks brand new even after using it for years.
Better Cameras
Again, the iPhone 4S matches up pretty well to the Galaxy S2 with its 8 Megapixel back camera. However, iPhone's VGA camera at the front ensures that Galaxy S2 stays ahead in the race. Samsung, it seems, has made sure that there are no rough edges in this phone. There's a fantastic 8MP camera at the back and a 2MP one on the front. This makes Galaxy S II one of the best phones for video chatting and Skyping. Had Apple included a 2MP camera on the front, it would have made a great competitor for the droid.
It's Lighter
The iPhone 4S, despite having a smaller screen, weighs about 140 grams. The Galaxy S2 on the other hand, weighs only 116 g, making it very easy to carry around. There a lot of users who would opt for a lighter phone thus putting Galaxy S2 further ahead in the race.
Storage Flexibility
The Galaxy S2 comes with a MicroSD slot, allowing users to upgrade their storage anytime. So, the 16 GB model can be upgraded up to 48 GB without having to change the phone. Apple's iPhone 4S however, comes in 3 models, 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB that too without any MicroSD slot. Hence, if an iPhone user has to upgrade their device's storage, he/she will have to buy a new iPhone.
On AT&T in the USA, iPhone 4S and Galaxy S2 both cost $199 for 16 GB models. 32GB and 64GB models of iPhone 4S are priced higher. Again, Samsung has the upper hand here as a 16 GB Galaxy S2 can be upgraded to 48 GB later if needed; thus, saving a lot of money.
No Need for iTunes
iPhone 4S brings the ability to use the phone without a computer, thanks to the new wireless sync feature in iOS5. Though it sounds, looks and works great, almost all things about the phone are tied to the iTunes Store. To sync your songs, movies, and apps, you can only use iTunes making it frustrating for many users. Android, on the other hand, will let you use your phone any way you want, which also makes it work great with Linux.
Though the iPhone 4S has managed to wow most of the crowd, Samsung Galaxy S II still proves to be a better choice for the consumer. Also, one shouldn't forget the fact that S2 was released months before iPhone 4S launched. So, if you're all ready to buy the phone, make sure you check out our earlier article where we've outlined some important things you should consider before buying your first Android phone.
Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.


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LeBron James scored 32 points and added eight assists, Chris Bosh scored 20 points and the Miami Heat held on to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 101-97 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the teams' Eastern Conference first-round series.
Dwyane Wade scored 15 points, plus had a steal in the final seconds to help seal the win for Miami. Mario Chalmers added 11 for the Heat.
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist scored 22 points for Charlotte, which got 18 points and 13 rebounds from Al Jefferson, who played through a left plantar fascia strain and shot 9 for 23 from the floor.
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100 Drawings
Course No. DRG 216M Credits: 3.0
Faculty Amber Kempthorn | Sarah Kabot
In creating 100 drawings within a single semester, students will move through many forms of drawing, from direct observation to work from photographic sources, from abstraction to the idiosyncratic. Assignments are sequenced to encourage experimentation and play with a wide range of drawing materials and methods. At the conclusion of the course, students will have begun to develop their own point of view, style, and approach to drawing. Required for Sophomore Drawing Majors. Offered spring.
2D/3D Compositing for Animation
Course No. ANIM 400 Credits: 3.0
The course is designed to instruct students in the process and concepts of integrating 2D and 3D images from multiple digital sources into a single, seamless whole composite. The course will be examining tools, techniques and concepts which help to augment and compose digital space for sequences of images (still images, animations & video). Digital compositing is the manipulated combination of at least 2 or more sources of images to produce an integrated result. The course will use the process of compositing to demonstrate the following advanced concepts & techniques: digital compositing concepts, motion graphics integration, post production special effects, matte painting/masking, basic 2D rotoscoping and animation of different composited layers, depth and 2D space composites, 3D generated render passes, lighting and color correction for image synthesis and rendering with correct frame rate and aspect ratios. The fundamental concepts, principles and practices of time based digital compositing and rendering in order to establish a common aesthetic and technical language necessary to develop quality professional visual communications. Based primarily in the software program Adobe After Effects, students will immerse themselves in the making of integrated 2D works that are driven by medical/scientific, socially, culturally and research connected narratives. Offered spring.
3-Dimensional Drawing: The Psychology of Space
Course No. DRG 38X-39X Credits: 3.0
Through a theoretical understanding of drawing as mapping students will be asked to deal with problems of three-dimensionality in relationship to movement and time through space. Of particular interest will be concerns of mapping, spatial location and relative positioning and the ideas fourth dimensionality or the "hidden." Students will be asked to consider ideas of trace, residue, and rhizomatic or non-linear vs. linear progressions. Questions will include: How does the student navigate both three-dimensional and conceptual spaces? How can space be explored, mapped, studied both as a physical location and a spatial event.
3D Bioforms: Intro to 3D Modeling
Course No. BMA 345 Credits: 3.0
Faculty Hal Lewis
The course is designed to cover concepts in digital 3D organic and device model construction, whereby the virtual models designed are rendered and composited for 2D illustration purposes to solve specific conceptual problems. The subject matter within the Game Design curriculum reflects the development of characters, game environments and specific assets for game development. Students outside the Game Design Major, are required to work with subjects appropriate to their major field of study for concept development and for long-term portfolio objectives. Projects include concepts and workflow for constructing a virtual 3D surface by: (1) defining the visual problem within a concept sketch in pre-production, (2) utilizing specific introductory modeling methods to build the 3D illustration components, (3) the use of basic lighting and rendered materials, (4) export methods into Adobe Photoshop for augmentation, finishing and final illustration techniques and layout. Projects require the student to gain and improve upon conceptual skills, problem-solving in specific media situations (digital 2D & 3D) and technical proficiency at an introductory level in 3D modeling.
3D Modeling 1.1
Course No. IND 303 Credits: 3.0
Faculty D. Ed Covert
This course focused on introducing students to 3D digital modeling for the industrial design profession. It employs a surface modeling approach using Auto Desk Alias Design software to create multiple class driven projects. Study consists of a lecture/demo format in a computer lab environment. In class work will emphasize key modeling concepts and will be supplemented with student-driven projects intended to develop practical application strategies and skills. Junior standing is required for registration of this class. Offered junior fall.
3D Modeling 1.2
Course No. IND 304 Credits: 3.0
Faculty D. Ed Covert
Prerequisite(s) 3D Modeling 1.1
This course is a continuation of the fall 3D Modeling (IND303) course with an emphasis on an expanded knowledge of surface modeling techniques. An emphasis will be placed on surface continuity and transition, in addition to exploration of organic forms. Students will acquaint themselves with the process of preparing and exporting files for output. Rapid prototyping will be introduced with and opportunity to created physical parts using an on site three-dimensional printer. Additional methods and resources for rapid prototyping will also be introduced. (prerequisite: 3D Modeling 1.1). Offered junior spring.
3D Modeling 2.1
Course No. IND 403 Credits: 3.0
Faculty D. Ed Covert
Prerequisite(s) 3D Modeling 1.2
This advanced digital modeling course offers the option to continue surface modeling using Auto Desk ALIAS (for students interested in automotive design) or Solid Works to for those interested in gaining exposure to solid modeling (for students interested in product design). The ALIAS option will include advanced methods for exterior surfacing, while the Solid Works option will focus on the user interface and basic solid modeling procedures. (prerequisite: 3D Modeling 1.2). Offered senior fall.
3D Modeling 2.2
Course No. IND 404 Credits: 3.0
Prerequisite(s) 3D Modeling 2.1
This is a continuation of the fall 3D Modeling course (IND403) with an option to continue Auto Desk ALIAS Automotive (for automotive design) or Solid works (for product design). The Auto Desk ALIAS Automotive option will focus on advanced presentation rendering techniques for automotive design including key frame animation and rendering procedures. Projects will culminate in fully modeled exterior or interior design presented as a finished animation of students own design. The Solid Works option will focus on surface modeling techniques and the differences and advantages of combining solids with surface modeling techniques. Areas of study will include surfacing tools loft and boundary and continuity options for curvature and 3D sketching. Additionally advanced editing techniques will be explored. (prerequisite: 3D Modeling 2.1). Offered senior spring.
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Research and Analysis by Andrea Novotny
Federal Civil-Service Annuitants and Social Security, December 1975
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Private Industry Health Insurance Plans: Employment Requirements for Coverage in 1974
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The following story was published in "FREEKICK" midway through the 2008 season, more than three years before Jay Heaps became the Revolution's head coach
Having signed a contract extension with the Revolution at the end of the 2007 season, 31-year-old defender Jay Heaps knows that he still has a lot left to give on the field. However, Heaps is also fully aware that playing careers don't last forever, and the tenth-year pro admits that he's already begun thinking about life after his career in professional soccer.
In Heaps' case, the transition away from the playing field might be a short journey to the sidelines, as the Duke University graduate has noted that a career in coaching is an option that he's considered. That thought process has certainly been affected by his relationship with the Blue Devils' head men's basketball coach, Mike Krzyzewski, whom Heaps formed a close relationship with during his four years on the Duke hoops team.
"Believe me, you think about [the end of your career] quite a bit when you get older, and coaching has obviously crossed my mind," Heaps said. "But I also think about taking aspects of what I've learned from Coach K and maybe applying it to other fields, as well. What I learned from him over four years and what I learn from him still today is that [the lessons] cross over sports; they go into everyday life and that is something that I'll take with me no matter what, whether it's coaching or another career outside of that."
One of those other career options that may still revolve around soccer would place Heaps behind a microphone and in front of a camera, as the well-spoken veteran has enjoyed a few brief forays into broadcasting.
"It's something that I would definitely be interested in," Heaps noted. "We'll see. I'm getting my feet wet. Brad [Feldman, the Revolution's Broadcasting Executive and play-by-play voice], and I have worked on a couple things and tried to do a couple pieces throughout the year, just trying to find a little niche to see if I am any good."
If Heaps is half as successful in front of the camera as he's been on the field during his illustrious MLS career, he should prosper. The 1999 MLS Rookie of the Year and one-time All-Star has started in four MLS Cup Finals for the Revs, while he's also accumulated the most appearances, starts and minutes played in the history of the club. Such experience is rare in a youthful league that is now in its 13th year of existence, making Heaps one of New England's unquestioned leaders.
"I'm honored to have been a part of this organization for as long as I have," Heaps said. "I take pride in the fact that every year, we have a common goal … we come in and we want to win, and every year we put that MLS championship as our goal. Just being a part of this soccer organization and the Kraft family, I'm just honored to be the longest tenured player right now."
While Heaps has already achieved much more in his career than most players could ever dream, he is adamant that there is one major bullet on his resume that is still missing. Four MLS Cup appearances for Heaps have resulted in four gut-wrenching losses, and he believes that a part of his career would remain unfulfilled if the Revs aren't able to secure the elusive MLS Cup title during his playing days.
"The way I am driven right now, the MLS Cup title has got to happen," Heaps stated. "Being so close so many times is heart-wrenching, but it's also great motivation. There will be a hole in my heart if, for some reason, we can't get there."
If Heaps is to raise the MLS Cup trophy, it would almost certainly be in a Revolution jersey, as the Longmeadow, Mass., native hopes that his recent contract extension keeps him with the club for the remainder of his career.
"It is one hundred percent my goal [to finish my career in New England]," Heaps said. "I am from the area. I've loved playing here the last [eight] years and it would be very, very difficult to leave here because I've invested not only my soccer career, but my family and my life here. I'm honored to be a part of this organization and I want to stay a part of this organization."
The family that Heaps has rooted in New England consists of his wife, Danielle, and the couple's two children; three-year-old John F. "Jack" Heaps IV and one-year-old Olivia. With fatherhood now a major part of his life off the field, Heaps admits that having children has changed not only his perspective of the game, but also the culture of being a professional athlete in general.
"I've always loved the game," Heaps said. "But being able to continue to play and be a part of their lives in this capacity to me is a great lifestyle. I love playing because I love being able to see them after the game, or having my son go to the game and see me on the field, or even just the lifestyle we have with being able to be around them more.
"It's not a nine-to-five every day, so it's nice to be able to see them grow and it has given me perspective on the fact that this is a great life. We don't make millions of dollars, but it is a great life and I have loved every minute of it."


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Topic Title: Good wings
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Also as a new Holland Grill owner I would like some tips on cooking really good wings on the Holland.
Tom Kirkman
Here is what I have settled on and all who have tasted them seem to love them.
Rinse wings and pat dry. Lightly apply Olive Oil and liberally sprinkle on Uncle Yammy's Chicken and Chop rub. Let stand for about 30 to 40 minutes.
Fire up the Holland. Get some smoke going if you like - I prefer the Mesquite Flav-O-Buds.
Once preheated, set wings on grid and close lid. Cook for 15 minutes. Then crack lid open only enough to quickly flip wings. Cook another 15 minutes.
Now open lid fully and flip wings once more. Apply a swipe of your favorite BBQ sauce (I like Sweet Baby Ray's Honey BBQ) and shut lid and allow to cook for 5 more minutes.
Remove wings and apply a swipe of sauce to opposite side of wings and let stand on plate for about 5 minutes before serving.
Delicious. The skin will become just lightly "crispy" but not burnt. Really good stuff.
can you tell me were to get Yammys rub in Wisconsin?? there phone number on there web site does not work and I have left notes on there facebook page with NO reply?????? Thanks'
I cook my wings almost the same way as Tom above. I clean and then lightly coat the wings and place on my pre-heated Holland Epic grill (no sauce or rubs...just plain).
I usually try to buy some good size wings and if so, then I cook them for 20 minutes on each side. Once the 2nd 20 mins. is up, I remove the wings and place in a large stainless mixing bowl and pour some Cattlemans Carolina Tangy Gold BBQ sauce over them and toss them around to coat real good. Then I place them back on the grill for about 7 mins on each side. This usually gives them a nice little charred/caramelized texture. Now their ready to eat !! You may even want to toss again in more sauce if you like heavy sauce. Best wings I've ever made ! So tender and juicy !
Happy grillin !
Scott D
I have made many wings on my Holland. My kids prefer them on the Holland over deep frying, go figure. My wife (from Buffalo) and I (college in Buffalo) still love the deep fried crunch of true buffalo wings with Franks hot sauce and bleu cheese but 90% of the time my wings are done on the Holland. Most of the time I buy whole wings and cook them that way as they stay juicer, but we also do defrosted portions.
I rinse them, off then dry them, throw them in a big bowl sprinkle some seasoning -ginger, kosher salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder and mix. rub some oil on the grill surface, place wings, close lid, come back 15-20 minutes, flip/move around, close lid, return to pull off in 20 minutes as we like them on the crispy side. We each have our favorite sauce, coat and eat. My kids love teriyaki, sometimes BBQ(Rays of course). I stick with Franks.
Amazing being able to cook as many wings as I do with the half shelf with no worry about burning, turning, flare ups or hot oil.
Scott D
I've cooked wings the same way as Mike but I recently tried them "breaded" with Hollands flour breader mix. Pretty good stuff. Rinse the full size wings, put mix in baggie with wings and shake till coated. Let them sit a while until the batter gets a little pasty and grill 20 minutes a side. Add a splash of Texas pete hot sauce at the end and they're pretty darn good.


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University of Alabama coach Nick Saban will complete his 2013 coaching staff with the addition of Mario Cristobal as offensive line coach, Tidesports.com has confirmed.
TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama coach Nick Saban will complete his 2013 coaching staff with the addition of Mario Cristobal as offensive line coach, Tidesports.com has confirmed.
Cristobal, 42, comes from the University of Miami, where he was hired only weeks ago as a tight ends coach. He was dismissed as head coach at Florida International in December.
Cristobal, a former Hurricanes player, replaces Jeff Stoutland, who left UA earlier this month for the offensive line coach position with the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles.
As a former UM player and coach who also engineered an impressive turnaround of FIU's program, Cristobal brings to Alabama a reputation for outstanding recruiting ties to the prospect-rich South Florida area.
"I think he'll make a great addition to the team," said UA signee Grant Hill, an offensive lineman from Huntsville. "I have never met him before. I will soon though."
Saban is known to have interviewed at least two other coaches for the position, including University of Central Florida offensive line coach Brent Key and South Carolina offensive coach Shawn Elliott.
Cristobal was a senior starter on the 1992 Miami offensive line that lost to Alabama in the Sugar Bowl for the national championship, 34-13. His recent brief stint as Miami's tight ends coach was his second at UM after coaching there from 2004-2006. He was a graduate assistant for the Hurricanes from 1998-2000.
He inherited one of the nation's worst programs at FIU seven years ago, and went 1-11 in his first season in 2007. Four years later, he led the Golden Panthers to the second of back-to-back bowl appearances.
Saban recently rounded out his support staff with the hires of Kerry Stephenson as Director of Player Development, and Kevin Steele as Director of Player Personnel.
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Luke Wright shone with bat and ball while captain Stuart Broad took four wickets as England eased to a 40-run victory over New Zealand in their first Twenty20 international in Auckland on Saturday.
All-rounder Wright's 20-ball innings of 42 included three fours and four sixes as England's power-packed batting line-up scored 214 for seven, their highest total in a T20 international.
"The freedom the guys played with the bat today set us up brilliantly," Broad said in a televised interview. "To go and set our record as an England batting line-up was fantastic. It was exciting to see the cleanness with which the guys were hitting it."
The 27-year-old Wright then put immense pressure on New Zealand's batsmen as he bowled several dot balls that forced the hosts to take risks, one of which resulted in Martin Guptill blasting a full delivery straight to Broad at mid-off for 44.
Guptill's wicket in the 13th over was a body blow for New Zealand as the right-hander had looked well set to be the batsmen the hosts could build their late-innings assault around.
Broad then chipped in with two wickets in the 15th over, removing James Franklin (eight) and Colin Munro (28) to ensure England's total was well out of reach.
The England skipper finished with 4-24, his best T20 international figures, while Wright took 2-29 and added a catch as New Zealand made 174-9 off their 20 overs.
"I think we learned a lot from batting on it (Eden Park track) first actually," Broad added, of being asked to bat by New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum.
"We learned that we could bang it back of a length, take the pace off and get the guys hitting to the bigger boundaries. It was certainly a good toss to lose."
The short boundaries straight down the ground, which is primarily configured for rugby, were peppered with a total of 23 sixes dispatched into the stands.
The highest total for sixes in a Twenty20 international was the 24 hit by New Zealand and India in Christchurch 2009, a feat duplicated by Australia and India in Bridgetown a year later.
Eoin Morgan top-scored for England with 46 from 26 balls and combined with Jonny Bairstow (38) in a 81-run partnership off 7.1 overs as England appeared set for a total in excess of 230 on the bouncy, drop-in pitch until the stand was broken.
New Zealand did not help their cause by dropping five catches. "It was a really poor day in the field," McCullum said. "You can't afford to drop five catches in the field in any form of cricket, particularly in 20 overs with the power they have got.
"I thought England were outstanding and put us under pressure. We were outplayed by a far better team on the day."
The second contest of the three-match series is in Hamilton on Tuesday.
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Embiid will take his time
PHILADELPHIA --- With two screws in his surgically repaired foot and a back that had recently been stress-fractured, Joel Embiid didn't need a mock draft to understand what was about to happen. He was not going to be the first player selected in the NBA draft, or the second, maybe not the third, or the fourth, or the one the Spurs would take after winning the championship.
"I thought," Embiid said Monday, on a conference call with basketball writers, "I was going to drop to the second round."
That's the way it used to be, back when the idea of pro-basketball roster construction was to accumulate players who could follow the classic Hakeem Olajuwon plan. That was, "On offense, I like to dunk, and on defense, I like to block shots." Those traits have been known to work, too, from time to time, dunking at one end, preventing dunks at the other. But that's not how it necessarily works anymore.
So despite a back injury that kept him from joining Kansas for the NCAA Tournament, and despite having his foot snap during a pre-draft workout, the 7-foot, 250-pound Embiid was selected No. 3 overall by the Sixers. And he is going to play for them, too. Some day.
"When I feel," he said, "110 percent."
Hey, don't rush anything.
Embiid is from Cameroon and only began playing basketball in 2011, so give him a no-harm-no-foul and assume he was fumbling around with the sports cliches. Maybe he meant he would give 110 percent when he returned, and maybe he would concede to do that if he were only at 99 percent readiness. Yet there has been enough recent evidence that the Sixers will stash a talented player in the green room for an entire season, never willing to demand one dunk or one blocked shot for a year's salary. Remember Andrew Bynum? Remember Nerlens Noel? Nerlens Noel. Anybody?
Anyway, Embiid remembers Olajuwon, the player he has been most likened to, the one who won two NBA championships and wall space in Springfield, Mass. Olajuwon was the first player taken in the 1984 draft and was the Rookie of the Year.
Embiid is not going to be the Rookie of the Year, or a Rookie of a Month, or a Rookie of a Week, not the way it seems. The Sixers drafted him with the intent to allow him to heal while they lose more games. So, he said he will, and will agree to play only after consultation with doctors and Sixers administrators. By then, the Sixers may actually break the tie for the NBA's longest losing streak, the one they share with Cleveland. Best of luck.
"I just have to stay positive and put all the negative comments out of my head," Embiid said. "I have to stay positive."
Embiid was injured in a workout in L.A., where he was playing against "some people." An MRI revealed a stress fracture, which was repaired, the recovery typically taking up to half a year, even on timetables not controlled by Sam Hinkie. Embiid insists the fracture was not related to the back, that he wasn't risking one injury by trying to minimize the effects of another. He's only 20. He can and should recover.
Until then?
"My shot getting a lot better," he said. "I am working on my handle and passing skills. I feel I can become a forward, but I want to be a traditional center and stay on block, not be like other centers shoot threes."
If he could shoot ones, he would help a team that lost 63 times last season. But he won't, not this season, not unless he is a buck-ten-percent healthy, which is unlikely. But he will come to Philadelphia next week and start devouring tapes and cheesesteaks. Care to guess which one the Sixers will encourage as a photo op?
"When my name was called, I was excited and happy," he said. "I realized my dream and still can't believe it's true. I am excited and happy and can't wait to get to work."
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Career Pathways Academies Graduates!
  It's that time of year once again. It's graduation time!  This is the time when lives are altered and futures are changed. Tuesday April 16th at 11:00 A.M we held our Spring 2013 Career Pathways Academies Graduation.  Each of our graduations calls for bringing in partners from local businesses and industries for our students to network with. We are proud to have the support of this year's partners who were Baker Roofing, Green Resources, and The City of Wilmington. After the festivities and the presentation of certificates each of the graduates has an opportunity to talk to the partners about life and career goals as well as how these agenices may be able to help them with employment. All of our students take this as an opportunity to use some of the skills that they have been able to learn while in the academy.
In the picture above is Mr. Allen Wicker one of the hardest workiong graduates in our programs. The H.R.D staff is so proud to say that Allen has just let us know that he has already recieved employment as Assistant Project Manager at Ingram Construction. Allen when referring to what helped him make this get the job Allen expresses that, "The Skilled Trades Academy did it for me!"
To our graduates of Spring 2013 I want to say congratulations and I know you will continue to thrive.
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For the last seven months, the Dr Dick Review Crew has been reveling in the sensuous pleasures that are LELO. We've brought you 4 reviews so far — ELISE, BO, IRIS and GIGI
Today, we conclude our LELO presentation with three other amazing products. Review Crew Members: Kevin & Gina, Joy & Dixie and Brad do the honors.
Kevin & Gina
Gina: "We kicked off the LELO reviews with our review of GIGI."
Kevin: "So there's some beautiful symmetry to us being part of the concluding reviews."
Gina: "And speaking of symmetry we have the pleasure of introducing you to ELLA, another stunning pleasure object from the undisputed leader in adult products, LELO!"
Kevin: "ELLA is not a vibrator. It is, however, a beautifully sculpted insertable that is ideal for G-spot or P-spot stimulation."
Gina: "And you can use either end! It's like getting two toys in one."
Kevin: "It comes in the famous LELO high-end packaging. It's perfect for gift giving. But for those of us who appreciate minimal packaging, it can sometimes feel like over kill."
Gina: "And because there is no vibration with this pleasure object, there's no fussing with batteries or dubious recharge ports. Besides, I like the fact that I can be the instrument of my own bliss."
Kevin: "It's made of 100% seamless silicone. It is soft and velvety and beautiful to the touch. It's approximately 7.25 inches long and 1.5 inches across at the widest point. Like Gina mentioned, ELLA can be inserted using either end. The curved tip is just like the GIGI. I LOVE IT!
Gina: "Because it is silicone, it cleans up is easy with mild soap and warm water. You can wipe it down with a lint-free towel moistened with hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol or a 10% bleach solution too. If you're going to share this toy, and I really think you should, you can serialize it in boiling water for a minute or two, or pop it in the top shelf of the dishwasher."
Kevin: "I totally agree that you ought to share this toy. We all have a 'spot' of one sort or another — G or P, that is. Just insert the curved tip about two inches into your pussy or asshole, as the case may be, with the curve pointed towards the front of your body and rock the handle up and down. Oh baby, oh baby!"
Gina: "Kevin does not exaggerate. This is what I meant when I said I like being the instrument of my own bliss."
Kevin: "If you're more of a dildo kinda person, the other, long tapered end of ELLA will put a smile on your face."
Gina: "Use it on yourself for solo play; use it on your partner for partnered play."
Kevin: "And it's not just a pleasure object; it's also a therapeutic object. You can use this honey to do your Kegels with too. And all of us, men and women need to do those."
Next up is BOB. We turn to Brad for his thoughts.
Hey, isn't BOB and acronym for Big Old Bottom? That's what Dr Dick keeps calling me! So ok, I'm a straight guy with a thing for his prostate. For years I couldn't admit this to myself, let alone others. But nowadays I'm an out and proud butt pirate.
And as a personal trainer, I often find myself talking to my male clients about prostate health. Apparently, my straight clients find that information easier to take because I'm straight too. And I've been telling them about my BOB, you can count on that.
Anyhow, I'm like totally down with BOB, this stylish gentleman's butt plug. If you've never tried a plug, this is the ideal starter size. It's about 3" of insertable length and not much thicker than my thumb. It is easy to insert, even for the novice. And because its "plug" shaped it stays in place once inserted. BTW, you'll want to use a water-based lube with this 100% silicone toy.
BOB is so comfortable, as well as being very stimulating, so you can wear it for hours. I do. People often ask me why I smile so much and why am so easy going. If they only knew I had BOB in my ass! I absolutely love saying that.
BOB has this ring on its base; this keeps it from going in too far and makes pulling it out of your ass a breeze. If you really want to treat yourself to a nice prostate massage, all ya do is use the ring to make thrusting and rocking motions. I can actually cum by massaging my prostate like this. I don't even have to touch my dick.
Finally there's LUNA BEADS and for that review we turn to Joy & Dixie
Joy & Dixie
Joy: "We're glad to be back with everyone after having a couple months off. We were on an extended holiday and we missed all our toys at home while we were away."
Dixie: "That's not exactly true, we did take a couple of our favorite toys with us. One new one that we well talk about at another time, and the other was our delightful LUNA BEADS. They are very discreet and easy to pack. And they are both pleasurable and therapeutic."
Joy: "LUNA BEADS are LELO's take on a very old idea, Ben Wa Balls. You've heard of them, right? They were invented hundreds of years ago, to enhance female sexual stimulation and to exercise a woman's PC muscles (pubococcygeus muscle). In other words, you do your Kegel exercises with these puppies.
Dixie: "Here's a tip; the more Kegels you do, the more intense your orgasms are."
Joy: "You simply insert the LUNA BEADS, each of which has an inner ball that creates the most amazing vibration sensation."
Dixie: "The kit comes with two sets of silicone balls that pop in and out of a plastic girdle – one set is close to 30 grams and the other set is around 40 grams."
Joy: "You can mix and match the weighted balls to build up your PC muscles. And you can wear these for hours, if you'd like. I know I like!"
Dixie: "Being made of silicone they are easy to sterilize, which makes the LUNA BEADS shareable. But for under $50 you may want your own set."
Joy: "Dixie and I both like to masturbate with the LUNA BEADS. They deliver intense orgasms, because your muscles contract around the vibrating balls."
Dixie: "You can say that again. And there's never a need to change batteries or wait for a recharge. You can see why we took the LUNA BEADS on our vacation."
Joy: "We completely endorse this product. They are both fun and healthful. We'll never leave home without them."


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Help:Myth-Weavers:Starting a Game at MW
Starting a Game at Myth-Weavers
Myth-Weavers has been designed to give its play by posts games more structure and tools than other sites, so getting a game going can include a few more steps.
Are You Ready?
GMing is a big responsibility in tabletop, and even more so in play by post. Aside from creating the game, carrying its pace, being a mediator and moderator for your players, and keeping the game alive, at Myth-Weavers you have a few more responsibilities, especially in regards to abiding by and enforcing Site Rules in your game. Game Forum and GM Responsibility
Are You Planning or Ready to Go?
Because we do not allow you to change the name of your game, or its system or setting once it is created, GMs without a clear idea of what they want to run or whether it's something others might be interested in are advised to create a thread in our Planning Forum and discuss their ideas before taking the leap into creating a game. After the game is created, those details can only be changed by Site Staff. If you have a clear vision for your game, including details like system and setting, then you're ready to create your game.
The Game Creation Form
Getting to the Form
The game creation form is accessible by a few routes. At the top of each page of the main site is our main navigation bar. Between 'Sheets' and 'Help' is the Games link. Following that leads you to our Games & Ads section, where you can see all the currently open recruitment threads for games at Myth-Weavers. The link to Games & Ads is also available from the first row of the second column on our Forum Home page.
Once there, you'll see a large button to Create a New Game!
Filling it Out
Title is the title for your game and its forum. Please keep it simple and short as possible, do not include system or setting information in the title. It will be included by default in your game, its ads, and many other places. Changing this name once the forum is created requires moderator intervention and is discouraged.
System is the game system your game will be running. If the game system you'd like to run is not available, choose Miscellaneous. You may request the game system by posting new thread in our Site Discussion forum. Only choose 'Homebrew' if you have written the game system yourself.
Setting is the campaign setting for the game system you're running, such as Eberron for Dungeons & Dragons. This is optional, so if you do not find the setting you're looking for, leave it blank. You may request the campaign setting by posting a new thread in our Site Discussion forum.
Closed / Accepting / Private are the visibility settings for your game. Interested players can send applications to Accepting games, regardless of whether or not they are advertising, but not to Closed games. Private games do not show up in the game listings at all! We suggest Accepting unless you have a list of players you are going to invite. Note that if you create a game advertisement your game will automatically switch to 'Advertising' until the ad is closed, at which point it will revert to Accepting.
Description is the description of your game that will (along with all the other information) be shown to other members on your game's profile page and any player recruiting threads you create.
Click submit to create your game!
Myth-Weavers Game Structure
A game at Myth-Weavers has many components, but there are six things that every GM will interact with for his game. These are, the Game Profile, the Game Forum, the GM Screen, the Game Control Panel, Game Members, and Game Advertisements. Also related to games at MW are: Subweaves, pages dedicated to game systems, and World Links, which tie a game to the Wiki for game world information.
The Game Profile
The Game Profile is the central hub for a game. From it, the Forum, GM Screen, and Game Control Panel can be accessed, Game Members can be viewed and managed, Game Ads can be created and managed, Head GM Status can be transferred, users can be invited, applications can be managed, and the game can be archived. Additional information about the game, including its status, creation date, last post, system, setting, and description, can all be seen from this page.
The Game Forum
If the Game Profile is the brain of a game, the Game Forum is its heart. The Game Forum is home to all threads pertaining to the game, and has all the features of any other forum on the site. In addition, threads can be organized by Thread Groups, and if the game is set up with a World Link, links to game information stored in the wiki are also available from the left hand column. The Main Thread group settings can be managed, as can the thread groups themselves.
The GM Screen
While the GM Screen is a feature currently in development, it does have a spot for notes and, for any sheets attached to the game, it displays compressed versions of character sheets called Quick Sheets.
The Game Info
The Game Info page is where you can change the description and options of your game. The options are:
Any changes must wait for approval from the Myth Weavers' staff.
Any changes must wait for approval from the Myth Weavers' staff.
Any changes must wait for approval from the Myth Weavers' staff.
Accepting: Users can (request to) join the game through the game's profile.
Closed: Users can't (request to) join the game.
Private: The game is only visible to GMs, Players and Readers accepted into that game.
Access can be changed at any time. Closing or privatizing a game will cause the game advertisement, if any, to removed in 3 days from the Games & Ads forum. Once deleted, a new game ad will have to be created if you change the Access back to Accepting.
The Game Control Panel
The Game Control Panel is where the game's description, status, and World Link can be edited.
Game Members
Game Members come in several levels.
- Head GM: This is the owner, usually the creator of the game. He has full moderator permissions for the forum, can manage other game members (including GMs), can access the GM Screen and Game Control Panel, can create and manage Game Advertisements, archive the game, and finally, can relinquish his Head GM status to another game member. In the forum, he has access to all private threads and text in private tags.
- GM: Granted this status (by request) by the Head GM, these users have the same permissions as the Head GM except they cannot manage other GMs, or archive the game.
- Player: Granted this status (by request) by a GM, these users have the same permissions in the game forum as they do in other forums.
- Reader: This user has the same permissions as a player, but can also read all private threads and text in private tags. Though they have permissions to post, they are generally not exercised. Essentially, a spectator.
Joining a Game
From the game profile there is an icon toward the top center with a little person and a plus symbol that says 'Join Game'. Clicking this button will lead you to the Join Game form.
You can select what member level you'd like, and include a message to the GMs. If you are joining as a player, make sure the selection is set to "Player".
This request is saved to the game profile page and the GMs will be able to approve or deny the request. A message is sent to GMs that a request has been made. From that same page, the person who made the request will also be able to 'Deny' it, thus rescinding their request. A message is sent to the applicant with the result of the request.
Changing Game Member Level
Sometimes a player wants to become a GM, or vice versa, or a Reader decides to start playing the game. A button similar to the Join Game button, but with a little person and a pencil, leads to a form where you can request a new member level, and the process follows the same as joining a game for the first time.
Leaving a Game
If, for whatever reason, you need to leave the game, go to the game profile page and use the 'x' next to your name.
Game Advertisements
On Myth-Weavers, you can get players for your games in one of two ways: invite them or run a game advertisement. A game advertisement is a request for players in the community to create characters to play in your game. This section provides basic instructions for creating a game ad. More detailed suggestions can be found in the Advanced Advertisement Techniques article.
Game ads are monitored by the moderators, but your ad is your responsibility. The moderators can't be everywhere, all the time, so if there's a problem, report it.
Game Advertisements Creation
To create a Game advertisement, you must have a game forum created already. On the Game Profile page of your game forum, click on the megaphone icon to open the game ad creation interface. Look over the boxes and dropdown menus at the top of the form and make any necessary changes before moving on to entering the ad itself.
Game Advertisements Content
The following is the minimum amount of information your ad should include. When in doubt, consider what you'd need to make a character for the game and include all that information, along with a basic explanation of the idea of the game. Provide links to any relevant information, such as a World Wiki or (free and legal) system source materials.
- An Introduction: A teaser or bit of in-game text, sometimes just an out-of-character greeting.
- Game Master(s): Who's running this game, anyhow?
- Game Explanation: What's the premise of the story? What will be the mood/attitude/play-style of the game?
- Application Process: How should people apply to play? How long will applications be accepted? How many player-spots are open?
- Character Creation: What are the rules being used for making characters?
- Any additional information or requirements: Include miscellaneous house rules or oddities you will be using.
Running the Game Advertisement
Like your game forum, the game ad is your responsibility, though it will be moderated by staff, numbers permitting. Keep up with your thread, and please maintain site rules within it. If there's a situation you can't handle, report it to staff as soon as possible.
Handling Applications
Create a thread in your game forum for character creation and applications. Die rolls and the application can all be handled in one post, the rolls can then be encapsulated in spoiler tags. Keeping this to one post per player allows potential applicants to see at a glance how many applications there are and how many are completed. Applications should be public unless there is a pressing game reason for them not to be.
The requirements for character creation should always be in the advertisement, a copy made in the applications thread if you feel it's necessary. Keep discussions in the ad thread unless you feel the need to make discussion threads for each individual player, in which case only the GM and that player should post in that thread.
Closing Applications
As soon as applications are no longer being accepted, please close the thread. This will prevent any new posts and remove the ad from view after a three day grace period.
Acceptable Ads
It is our policy to disallow game advertisements for games that are not hosted on Myth-Weavers. If you feel like running a game somewhere else, please do not post an ad in the forum. Advertising for hybrid games is allowed with prior permission from staff.


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By: Dr Lynda Kelly, Category: Museullaneous, Date: 17 Oct 2012
What's the process when user-testing mobile apps (or any other digital product)?
As we have been deep in app development for a series of current and upcoming projects we have been undertaking a heap of user-testing. We have been using a mixture of quantitative methods, such as surveys and Google Analytics reports, as well as qualitative methods, including surveys, depth interviews, observations and task-based testing.
Came across this useful resource, 10 tips for testing apps for the real world, from TechRepublic:
Our user-testing experiences to date have been eye-oepning to say the least, and we'll be continuing testing over the next little while so will keep you posted.


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Sean Franklin punctuated his stellar 2011 MLS campaign with his first-ever MLS goal and helped the LA Galaxy beat the Columbus Crew by 1-0 at the Home Depot Center on Wednesday and extend their MLS unbeaten streak to 13 games.
Franklin's goal midway through the second half broke open what had been a frustrating night for the Galaxy, who had been ineffective with their 16 corner kick attempts. But the right back accounted for that and took some of the pressure off the team's ineffective set-piece night.
The Galaxy made some slight changes to the starting lineup as coach Bruce Arena went with Jovan Kirovski in the midfield while Gregg Berhalter paired with A.J. DeLaGarza in central defense.
Columbus forward Andrés Mendoza fell to the field very early and was immediately taken off, as Tommy Heinemann replaced Mendoza in the second minute. Columbus took some time to settle in with Heinemann as the lone striker up top.
Robbie Rogers nearly fooled Josh Saunders with a 27-yard rocket in the 18th minute but Saunders made the stop. But the ball bounced off Saunders' hands, bounced off the goal line and then safely into the LA 'keeper's grasp.
Landon Donovan sliced apart Columbus' defense with a penetrating run through the heart of the field in the 30th minute and laid the ball off to Juan Pablo Ángel, but the Galaxy striker's chip on an empty net sailed wide of the goal.
Moments later, Miguel López tested William Hesmer with a header from 15 yards but Hesmer made a diving save and batted the ball away.
Midway through the second half, the Galaxy finally got the break they needed. David Beckham swung a free kick on goal, and the shot hit the wall and bounced out to Franklin. Earlier, Franklin had lined up a similar attempt but Crew 'keeper William Hesmer made the save. This time, Franklin ripped a 30-yarder that delfected off Eric Gehrig and into the back of the net.
Columbus felt some pressure to attack but could not mount too much pressure despite the need to find and equalizer.
About the only blemish late in the match was a yellow card Beckham picked up in stoppage time. The booking means the English midfielder will miss the Galaxy's next game, a July 30 match at Vancouver.
With the victory, the Galaxy improve to 11-2-9 and get some breathing room on second-place Seattle. LA next take on Manchester City in the World Football Challenge on Sunday.
Columbus, meanwhile, drop to 7-6-7 and miss a chance to pull even with first-place Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference standings. The Crew next host Portland on Saturday.
Scoring Summary:
LA -- Sean Franklin 1 (unassisted) 70
Misconduct Summary:
LA -- Gregg Berhalter (caution; Reckless Tackle) 16
CLB -- Julius James (caution; Tactical Foul) 65
LA -- Juninho (caution; Reckless Foul) 85
LA -- David Beckham (caution; Delaying a Restart) 92+
Columbus Crew -- William Hesmer, Sebastian Miranda,
Chad Marshall, Julius James, Josh Gardner (Jeff Cunningham 88), Eddie
Gaven, Bernardo Anor (Justin Meram 75), Emmanuel Ekpo, Eric Gehrig,
Robbie Rogers, Andres Mendoza (Tommy Heinemann 4).
Substitutes Not Used: Rich Balchan, Kevin Burns, Dejan Rusmir, Andy Gruenebaum.
LA Galaxy -- Josh Saunders, Sean Franklin, A.J.
DeLaGarza, Gregg Berhalter, Todd Dunivant, Jovan Kirovski (Michael
Stephens 83), David Beckham, Juninho, Landon Donovan, Juan Pablo Angel
(Bryan Jordan 85), Miguel Lopez (Mike Magee 69).
Substitutes Not Used: Omar Gonzalez, Hector Jimenez, Jack McBean, Brian Perk.
Referee: Andrew Chapin
Referee's Assistants: Greg Barkey; Matthew Kreitzer
4th Official: Alejandro Mariscal
Attendance: 24,709
Time of Game: 1:50
Weather: Clear and 69 degrees


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A sound that has delighted kings and commoners for centuries was heard in New Bern on Sunday when the Vienna Boys Choir performed.
A sound that has delighted kings and commoners for centuries was heard in New Bern on Sunday when the Vienna Boys Choir performed.
People began lining up in front of New Bern Riverfront Convention Center more than an hour before the concert. They were there to see the Vienna Boys Choir sing choral classics, Austrian folksongs, international folksongs, film music and Johann Strauss Jr. compositions under the direction of Oliver Stech, choirmaster.
Nelson McDaniel, president of the New Bern Historical Society, said New Bern was lucky to get such a world-renowned choir here as part of the fourth annual New Bern Historical Society Legend�s Concert. The performance was sold out Sunday with 1,200 people in attendance.
The Vienna Boys Choir now has about 100 choristers between the ages of 10 and 14, divided into four touring choirs. They present 300 concerts and performances a year in front of almost half a million people.
The choir dates to 1498, when Emperor Maximilian I moved his court and his court musicians to Vienna. He gave instructions that there were to be six singing boys among his musicians. Until 1918, the choir sang exclusively for the imperial court, at Mass, at private concerts and functions, and on state occasions. Since then, the choir has performed for royalty and the public.
�This means a great deal to New Bern,� McDaniel said, �I personally heard the Vienna Boys Choir when I was a student in Europe. I heard them in Vienna and I have been fortunate to hear them many times since then in Vienna and other places, never dreaming we would ever actually have them in New Bern.
�It�s extraordinary to me that we bring together these two wonderful old capitals, Vienna and New Bern. Vienna is the city of music, like no other in the world, so we are very proud they have come to New Bern.�
Gail Swain, waiting outside the convention center with her husband, said she had only seen the Vienna Boys Choir on television and could not miss the opportunity to see them in person. She and her husband Leslie traveled from Aurora to attend the concert.
�It�s a once-in-a-life-time occasion,� she said. �I think it is fantastic.�
Lewis Frazier of New Bern was there with his wife Joyce. He said he had seen the Vienna Boys Choir before but was not sure where.
�I�m 84 next week,� Frazier said, �and I don�t remember when I saw anybody.�
�I�ve never seen them but we�re just looking forward to seeing them,� his wife said and laughed.
�But I distinctly remember these Vienna Boys Choir is absolutely worthwhile,� Frazier added.
Lucy Valerien of New Bern said her sister had tickets and asked her if she wanted to attend.
�It was a chance of a life time,� she said. �It gives me the chance to hear some really excellent signing. I can�t carry a tune in a tin bucket but I do love to hear good voices.�
Pamela Hoovler of Hubert said she wanted to see the choir but it wasn�t in her budget. A friend called two days before the concert and offered her a ticket.
�I told my family I was going,� Hoovler said. �Any other plans we had they could do without me.�
Hoovler said she saw the boys choir overseas when she was a young girl. Her father was in the Foreign Service, she said.
�My parents always took advantage of all culture events that happened when we were overseas if at all possible and the Vienna Choir Boys was one of them,� she said.
Hoovler said she believed she was younger than 15 when she first saw them in Europe.
�It was just amazing,� she said. �For my age I was just as enthralled as my parents.�
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Competing for the first time since early December, the MIT Rifle team hosted its annual Beanpot competition at the MIT Shooting Center on Friday and Saturday. Shooting against a seven-team field that included No. 17 Akron, the Engineers wound up second overall with an overall score of 4,399. Akron was first with 4,556 points, with Penn State taking third with 4,388 and Coast Guard fourth with a total of 4,301.
Senior Elizabeth Phillips (Anchorage, Alaska) continued her strong season for MIT, tying for the top score in the air rifle completion with a total of 576. Victoria Brown and Crystal Reynolds of Akron also posted 576's for the Zips. MIT's team total of 2,224 was third among the competing teams, trailing Akron (2,292) and Penn State (2,247).
Freshmen Sarah Wright (Christchurch, New Zealand) and David D'Achiardi (Bogota, Colombia) each posted a season-best score in air rifle for MIT, firing a 563 and 529 respectively. Junior Kaiying Liao (Issaquah, Wash.) finished with a 545 for the Engineers, with senior Timothy Jenks (The Woodlands, Texas) turning in a 540 to round out the scoring for MIT.
Two other Engineers had season-high air rifle scores for MIT. Junior Erica Chung (Glen Rock, N.J.) turned in a 516, while freshman Abra Shen (Toronto, Ontario) posted a 518.
In the small bore competition MIT turned in a 2,175 to claim second to Akron's 2,264. Phillips and Wright were again the top two shooters for the Engineers, with Phillips posted a 562, tying for fifth overall, and Wright a 543. Alan Agnew and John Hupp from Akron shared high score honors with 571 totals. Jenks and D'Achiardi tied for the third best score for the Engineers with a 535, with Liao adding a 517. Freshman Eeway Hsu (Menlo Park, Calif.) established a new career best for MIT with her score of 475.
MIT will be on the road for its next competition as it takes on the Wentworth Institute of Technology on Saturday, February 9 starting at 9:00 a.m.


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CNBC has been doing a pretty decent job getting first hand perspectives from the players involved with the big news out of HP today, with regard to the alleged fraud and writedown of Autonomy that came along with today's quarterly earnings from HP.
CNBC has been repeatedly pointing to the fact that Wall Street Analyst Jim Chanos spotted this potential situation earlier than other street analysts, back in June of 2012.
Ahead of the curve, as always, SiliconANGLE and the enterprise analysts at Wikibon picked up on this much, much earlier.
Below, a timeline that documents our breaking analysis before, during, and just after the Autonomy acquisition.
12/16/2010 – Will Oracle and MSFT bid on Autonomy? AllThingsD speculated on rumors of a buyout earlier than most other publications.
8/18/2011 – HP Spinning Off PC Business? What about webOS? The first mention of the official Autonomy buyout confirmation at SiliconANGLE. The news at SiliconANGLE and elsewhere was largely overshadowed by news that broke the same day that then-CEO Leo Apotheker was sunsetting both WebOS and the PC division at HP. After Apotheker was dismissed from HP, the company later wisely decided to keep the PC division.
9/22/2011 – How To Guide For HP Unwinding Autonomy Deal – By Wikbon's David Cahill John Furrier and David Cahill detailed how and why HP should pay $117 million and end the buyout attempt on Autonomy. From the post:
The $117 million Mulligan: Extending HP's focus up into the application layer is a dangerous exercise with material integration and selling risk. Entering the application arena by acquiring a rollup of well-marketed but legacy software assets, based in a different country, makes even less sense and brings with it real cultural risk. The great news here is that HP doesn't have to go forward with the strategy. The breakup fee for this deal is only 1% of the offer price. This translates to ~$117 million. HP generates roughly $25m of free cash flow per day. It could make this bad dream disappear in less than 5 days. Over time, this breakup fee will pale in comparison to the capital wasted on seeing this deal through.
9/23/2011 – Ray Lane Taking the Reins – Kudos To Ray Lane #getbusy. John gives a "kudos" post to Ray Lane, as he takes the Chairman of the Board slot at HP (the same day that Meg Whitman took the CEO slot).
9/29/2011 – Oracle Stretches The Truth – Autonomy Oracle Public Fisticuffs – Autonomy Fights Back / Larry Ellison/Oracle. John Furrier chronicled on his personal blog the back and forth between Mike Lynch and Larry Ellison as to whether HP was picking up Oracle's sloppy seconds in the acquisition.
9/30/2011 – Open Letter to Meg Whitman: How to Boost Public Confidence in HP in 3 Strategic Steps; Extra Credit: Punch Oracle in the Face. John Furrier put forth a widely popular and highly influential first year plan for Meg Whitman to help get HP back on track. His advice? First on his list was to "get the Autonomy deal right," by paying the 1% breakup fee and get out of that deal (instead of paying a 79% premium). He also specifically advised Meg to keep the PC business:
The industry influence, the sheer buying power that the PC business brings to HP throughout the entire tech sector is not something that should be spun off or sold off like a piece of ragged lawn furniture. Billions of people around the world know and respect HP for its PC products. HP can provide everything from the desktop to the back-end data center, which is a value that cannot be replicated by many of your fiercest competitors. Wall Street will again reward HP for keeping its PC business intact rather than pressing the "delete" button on it. IDC analyst Crawford Del Prete said, "I think [the pc business] is getting a fresh look."
10/03/2011 – John Furrier and Dave Vellante Discuss HP, CEOs and Autonomy. During Oracle Open World 2011, John Furrier and Dave Vellante talk about the history of HP, the folly of HP ridding itself of the PC division and getting Autonomy in exchange. John and Dave also go a little deeper into both John's open letter to Meg as well as Dave Cahill's finance data on the unwind.
10/20/2011 – Shane Robison Steps Down or Was He Fired. From the post: "Many are saying that Shane was a great guy at HP, but he has recently been in the middle of the misteps of the Autonomy deal and the failed cloud attempts."
11/29/2011 – HP's Big Data Mashup – Cobbling Together Autonomy and Vertica Wrapped Up in 3Par. This marks the end of the volatility in the news cycle where Vertica and Autonomy start to merge within HP and Autonomy becomes part of HP proper. From John that day: "I wasn't a big fan of Autonomy because of the price but I will say HP is going for it which is better than just twisting in the wind as they have been with their data and cloud strategy."


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