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If it's any consolation my periods are way better since I went gluten free. They are less painful, shorter and best of all I have so much less PMS beforehand - it used to be awful and last up to two weeks before my period started. I used to feel like my hormones ruled my life - in a very negative way! They are not very regular now, but that could be because of the stress of imminent emigration... I agree with the idea that cycles have a run in time of a couple of months - it may take a while to see positive changes, but yes, absolutely gluten issues affect hormones in the body - how about the effect on thyroid levels for an example? Gluten/wheat derivatives turn up in the weirdest places. It really wouldn't surprise me if it was in sanitary products too.
Could 6 Or 7 Yr Old Have It With Not Lots Of Symptoms?
Medusa replied to mommyto2kids's topic in Parents' CornerNobody ever got sick from gluten deficiency. Try the diet and see if it helps! Wait until after the tests though, since they are so soon anyway and going gluten-free now would mess them up according to the medics. A gluten-free diet is worth trying anyway though, even if you don't get a diagnosis - see all the other posts on these forums about that issue! One of my kids is tall, very strongly built, the other petite and slim - not sure there's any correlation there. The eldest did break both bones in her forearm really badly jumping off a kitchen chair and landing on the concrete floor though (pre diagnosis). One bone snapped, the other shattered and bent like a banana. The surgeon had never seen anything like it. Looking back, I don't think it was coincidence. Both kids have terrible teeth. So does their dad and his (untested gluten-free sceptic) sister and mother. Hope that helps! Good luck!
Frequent "glutenings"
Medusa replied to Elfbaby's topic in Coping with Celiac DiseaseCould also be a twisted kind of denial - some people are soo determined to "prove" that celiac is all in your head they will try and prove it to you by "testing" you - secretly or openly - by glutening you on purpose. If she is having to face the possibility that actually, she might need gluten free food too, but doesn't want to accept it, that can only make matters worse. We got round any such issues by going gluten free as a family, it doesn't have to be expensive although it can be limiting at times. Actually, we all felt much better for it. If your sister is that anti-gluten-free, she might then move out and solve your problems!
Brain Power Getting Lower And Lower...
Medusa replied to Pyro's topic in Coping with Celiac DiseasePoor thing! That's horrible. Have you had your thyroid activity checked lately? How certain can you be about cc - some people are incredibly sensitive to even tiny amounts of gluten, maybe you are one of them? (Sharing a teflon coated pan with a non gluten-free cook could be enough). I tend to agree with the others - time to get checked up by a doctor, if only to rule out all the possibilities you are probably worrying about. Hope you get better soon.
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No worries! I am so used to people thinking I am a nutter for believing my daughter's neurological symptoms are coeliac related I am probably just horribly over-sensitive! It did occur to me that I should have offered some sort of evidence for my statement - it does sound far out! This is a good summary: http://epilepsyfoundation.ning.com/forum/topics/celiac-disease-gluten You know what they say - the British and the Americans are "two peoples divided by a common language"! Oh help!
I mentioned this because my daughter suffers seizures when she has been badly glutened which look like epilepsy (she falls unconcious and cramps violently) but according to the medics are something different as they last too long, up to a few hours at worst. Possibly extreme migraines as she gets a visual aura first. The attacks have continued even after the intial "poisoning" (what else can you call a huge plate of ordinary pasta for school lunch!!!) which put her in hospital, although they have got milder, leading me to believe that some serious neurological damage was done which is hopefully now healing to some extent. A lot of the comments in the behaviour forum rang a bell too. I certainly didn't mean to be funny.
Have you looked in the Gluten Intolerance and Behaviour Forum? There's loads of stuff there which strengthens the argument for a neurological connection. I've also heard of research on epilepsy which fails to respond to medication but is relieved by a gluten-free diet.
I Thought Hurrrrah Until This Morning...
Medusa replied to rgarton's topic in Coping with Celiac DiseaseIt took ages for my insides to go back to normal after I quit gluten - not unreasonable, after a lifetime of damage! In fact, for a couple of weeks after an initial honeymoon period, I actually felt worse before getting better again. But I did get better! Hang in there! Depending upon how sensitive you are, cross contamination could be an issue, even from cooking utensils, etc. My daughter got quite sick from gluten-free bread made in a very well-washed teflon lined bread making machine. We are going to have to bin it and get another one... She has also had problems with the "gluten free" school meals cooked with the same utensils and equipment as the ordinary meals. Sometimes washing stuff thoroughly just isn't enough. If you are sharing cooking facilities with non-gluten-free cooks it is worth having your own pots and pans, etc. Hope this helps. Good luck!
Ha! Maybe I am just senile! Just remembered that there is some interesting stuff being done in Christchurch, NZ on the possibility that gluten has neurotoxic effects and isn't *just* a gastrointestinal issue... A very quick google revealed this: http://www.celiacosmadrid.org/The_gluten_syndrome__A_neurological_disease.pdf I'm sure I remember reading something more recent in the paper though. Now where did I put it?
My daughter was getting cc problems from the so-called "gluten free" food at school which we found out about when she got physically sick. Talking to her teacher we discovered that she was way behind in school and was struggling to scrape in half marks in her weekly tests. Apparently she did no work at all after lunch. I started sending a lunch box from home and the results were immediate and amazing - full marks in all the tests and no more lost afternoons! Empirical evidence for hubby if he needs it! My symptoms were more like MS - clumsy, shaky, terribly tired, poor memory - I'd have notes all over the place to remind me what to do. Some days I'd have trouble speaking properly, almost as if drunk. I am fine on a gluten free diet.
Behavior Signs In Teen
Medusa replied to My3B's's topic in Parents' CornerWe found out my eldest was having problems concentrating in school after she got physically sick from cc in the school meals. Only then did her teacher say that no work got done after lunch and that she seemed to be in a dream all afternoon... I started sending a lunchbox with her and her weekly test results improved dramatically, from barely scraping through to full marks. I wish her teacher had talked to me earlier, instead of just getting mad at my daughter for being "lazy and forgetful"! I always wonder how many other kids are suffering the same fate... Good luck!
Gluten Contamination Problem In School Meals?
Medusa replied to Medusa's topic in Parents' CornerA quick update - my daughter went from scraping through her weekly tests with half marks to getting full marks (even in maths) once she stopped eating the "gluten free" school lunches and just ate what I sent from home. Her teacher *was* surprised! Does that count as scientifically proven? Thanks again!
Symptoms Like Tourettes In Newly Diagnosed 9Yr Old
Medusa replied to Mummyto3's topic in Parents' CornerI know when my eldest has been accidentally glutened because her behaviour gets so odd - she gets loud, agressive and hyper and this is wierd, makes loud sudden noises for no apparent reason. On the occaisions when she has been severely glutened she passes out and suffers convulsions - there's no doubt in my mind that gluten can have severe neurological side effects in sensitive individuals. The itchy rash could well be eczema - a scratchy label in clothing can be enough to set it off. DH looks like "mini chickenpox" and is super itchy. Changing laundry powder for something milder (without enzymes) and skipping soap for a bit can help, as can a good moisture rich skin cream (hemp oil is great) and flaxseed oil food supplements. We found that our eczema pretty much cleared up once we went gluten free.
Does Daughter Have Celiac Disease?
Medusa replied to stanleymonkey's topic in Parents' CornerIt really sounds a lot like celiac - you won't necessarily get positive tests results though. I'd agree with Shadowicewolf that it's worth trying a gluten free diet - you could well see results pretty quickly, my kids improved literally overnight. It doesn't have to be super restrictive, there are a lot of options out there if you are prepared to spend time reading lists of ingredients! Can you get advice from a nutritionist/dietitian? Other food sensitivities can become milder once you deal with the gluten problem and the gut starts to heal. Good luck!
Is Red Around Eyes A Gluten Reacton
Medusa replied to Mizzo's topic in Parents' CornerMy daughter gets eczema round the edges of her eyes, looks like she's been crying, or at worst like conjunctivitis - it clears up when she's gluten free. A recent problem with cc in school dinners seems to have brought it back on again, but it's going away again now she's taking a lunchbox. Must be a connection! I had huge dark rings under my eyes before going gluten free - they're gone now! It's been better than a face lift! I think you really can see when some people have been glutened.


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Strain pain sidelines Iniesta for fortnight
Andres Iniesta returned from Spain international duty with a muscle strain in his right leg and will be out for between 10 and 15 days, his club Barcelona said on Wednesday.
Iniesta will miss Saturday's La Liga match at Getafe and Wednesday's Champions League Group G opener at home to Spartak Moscow but could be back for the La Liga game against Granada a week on Saturday.
His Spain and Barca team-mate Jordi Alba, who was also called up for Friday's friendly against Saudi Arabia and Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Georgia, has the flu and club medical staff will assess the full-back's health again on Friday, Barca added.
Forward David Villa, another Spain international, said on Wednesday he still needed some "running in" after recently returning to action following a broken leg sustained at the Club World Cup in December.
"I was out for many months, almost eight without playing, and that requires a certain recovery process," Villa told a news conference before Wednesday's training session.
"You have to be patient because rushing back now would not benefit anyone," added the 30-year-old, Spain's record scorer who netted on his first game back for both club and country.
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Jacques Plante's mask, currently enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.
Headache tonight
Won't go away.
Something is needed
To keep it at bay.
Bathgate's shot
There goes his nose.
The play is stopped
As the blood overflows.
Bleu blanc et rouge
More rouge tonight.
Toe needs something
To stay in this fight.
Toe had no choice
It was all Jacques' call.
With no one at backup
It was nothing, or all.
Keeper got his way
Now he's back on the ice.
Can he see down?
It's a roll of the dice.
Plante with the save!
The crowd roars with the play.
With blood on his sweater,
Look's like Jacques is okay.
"He'll get rid of it soon,"
Toe said with some snark.
"He won't use that thing,
this is just for a lark."
Sixty-three years
Have gone by since that night.
When Jacques Plante wore the mask,
Keepers had won their own right.
The mask's down the Hall,
Locked out in its case.
The shield of the keeper,
Protecting the face.
--PG Marsh
I recognize that to many, this poem may be cheesy, or corny, or both. I had a lot of fun writing it, and since we're all locked out of writing about the NHL (for now), I thought I would take advantage of the current date and write about one of the greatest goaltenders of all time and his innovation to the game.
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Minnesota Roads Breaking Down Faster Than Expected
WOODBURY, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota road surfaces that were supposed to last for 30 years are crumbling in just 15.
A report says cities are concerned they'll have to spend millions of dollars to fix deteriorating streets.
For example, the City Council in Woodbury was informed last month that "unprecedented failures" could affect about one-third of the streets and cost more than $20 million to fix. Pavement issues have also been reported in places like Edina, Rochester and Stillwater.
Woodbury city administrator Clint Gridley says the state made changes in blacktop mix designs in the early 1990s that resulted in more porous pavements. That allowed water to seep in, causing premature decay.
Minnesota Department of Transportation spokesman Kevin Gutknecht says the asphalt mix was only a recommendation, not a mandate.


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Bayonetta 2: working with 'perfectionist' Nintendo is unnerving, says Inaba
Bayonetta 2 producer has reflected on Platinum Games' work with publisher Nintendo, calling the partnership both useful and unnerving due to the latter's eye for perfection.
Speaking with Gamasutra – as flagged up to us by reader Joe Mushashi – Inaba said, "Working with Nintendo, one thing that comes out of that is that we're not able to cover up weaknesses in the core gameplay by making the graphics prettier or adding cutscenes, or whatever.
"The concern, first and foremost, is the core of the game and the quality of the gameplay. They really have our back in that sense. And that's actually a little bit unnerving, working with people who are such perfectionists in that sense."
When asked if Nintendo's involvement has caused Bayonetta 2 to change considerably as a result of this input, Inaba replied, "Actually the spec hasn't changed at all. Really, Nintendo has been more as an observer, and really good to just let us do our work, but to point out some minor things throughout the course of development."
In fact, it seems like Nintendo is giving Platinum Games a great degree of freedom, according to director Yusuke Hashimoto who earlier in the piece said, "In certain terms, there have been instances where there's been feedback Nintendo brought to the game – where we come up with something and they'll be able to play it and provide it with feedback that we've been able to use.
"You tend to get tunnel vision when you're working on a game, so when suddenly this volley of advice lands from the outside, honestly, it's refreshing."
Bayonetta 2 is a Wii U-exclusive and is currently running at a slick 60FPS, according to the piece. According to Inaba the company wants to raise its own bar with the game and use it to steer where Platinum Games is going down the line.
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Many of you collected all the assets for the Bedouin Nights kit during the scavenger hunt, and I thought it would be fun to see what you made with it. If you missed the scavenger hunt, don't worry, the assets are going up now and will all be up well before the end of the month.
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You must use some assets from the Bedouin Nights Kit. You may use other things as well. I don't have a specific ratio for you to follow, use your best judgement about what you think is fair.
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Donyatsu – Doughnut Kitten
Here's a cute and rather improbable mash up between Monster Hunter and sweets: the Donyatsu, a wordplay on the Japanese word for kitty (nyanko) and doughnut. Isn't it adorable? Now I think it's only a matter of time before someone figures out a way to cosplay this, using real or fake cats! If you want to send your kitten love letters for this wonderful figure, please direct them to Studio Reflect at mitumasa.com – preferably when you're not at work, unless your work involves figures, anime, manga and Japanese toys.


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Kudos Allan! As SL pointed out, your latest post did an excellent job of explaining what you intended to get across in your initial post, the one that twiddled my knobs a bit. I am always horrified at racist attitudes from people who cast aspersions on African-Americans. One thing that always struck me was how they were categorized as lazy and shiftless... in truth, the forefathers of this country (America) were the laziest group. They were the ones who sought out an avenue to have others build our railroads, clear our land, pick our crops and cotton... that's not capitalism. It IS racist, lazy, shiftless, and many other adjectives which could describe what went on. Thankfully, this great music is filled with people who respect and admire a determined continuation in the face of adversity that created this incredible music we share as our passion.
While I disagree with policies like that of Living Blues, fully explained by Doc Mojo elsewhere, that magazine gave birth to an interest in the music that still grows.
Another interesting sidenote was Alligator's early (unwritten?) policy to steer clear of white blues players. When the light dawned on marble head (years later), I believe the first two artists Iglauer signed were Johnny Winter and Roy Buchanan. While both have recorded some incredibly good music, neither one had (Buchanan) or has (Winter) a claim as the most convincing blues player (in my opinion).


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The architect "Balthasar Neumann" built from 1720 to 1744 the "Residence" to "Würzburg" with more than 300 baroque and rococo rooms. In 1981, the "Residence" with the Court Gardens and Residence Square was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The residence is one of the most consistent and most beautiful baroque palaces in Europe.
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Cooking meat in milk is common throughout north Italy because it results in moist meat and a wonderfully rich and flavorful sauce. The milk transforms during the cooking from liquid to yogurt-like clusters which form a rich brown sauce. Valentina Harris advises me that if you give it a good whisk over the heat just before you are ready to serve, it helps to break up the sauce slightly, giving it a smoother texture.–Katie Caldesi
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A stroke of Italian brilliance, this classic tenderizing technique infuses a relatively cheap cut of pork with the subtle sweetness of milk. Thing is, pork loin nowadays is leaner than it once was back in the day. Those who like their pork falling-apart tender and infused with fatty flavor ought to consider swapping the loin for a fattier cut of pork, perhaps something from the shoulder region such as pork butt. (We love saying those words almost as much as we love devouring the tantalizingly tender meat.) Promise you won't be disappointed. As for that milk sauce, it's going to look curdled and, truthfully, not exactly come hither. But just wait till you taste it.
Roast Pork in Milk
- Quick Glance
- Serves 8 to 10
- 3 1/2 pound pork loin, bone loosened and re-tied (see "Chining" below)
- Salt
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1. Remove the rind from the loin of pork for a leaner roast or leave it on and score with a sharp knife for a crusty-topped roast with crackling fat. To chine the pork, cut as close to the ribs as possible to partially separate the flesh from the bones but leave a "hinge" of meat in place to keep it together. After cooking, this can simply be cut through. Leaving the bones attached to the meat means you gain flavor and prevent the meat from drying out. Season the outside of the pork with salt—but go easy, because pork is a naturally salty meat.
- 2. Heat the butter and oil over medium heat in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan or flameproof casserole. Lower the pork into the pan and sear until the skin is crisp and a rich golden color, turning it every few minutes. It will take about 15 minutes to ensure all the edges are golden.
- 3. Reduce the heat slightly and add the milk to the pan or casserole very, very slowly so it doesn't bubble up too much. Gradually bring it to a gentle simmer and partially cover the pan. Let the pork cook like this for 2 hours, or until the juices run clear when pierced with a skewer. The pork will be tender but not fall-apart tender.
- 4. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes, loosely covered with foil. Leave the pan with the cooking liquid on the stovetop. Skim most of the fat from the surface of the juices and discard, then whisk the remaining cooking liquid to break up the chunks of coagulated milk a little. It won't be pretty, but that's okay.
- 5. Carve the meat and place the pork slices on a warm plate. Pour the pan sauce over the pork and serve. (If you find upon slicing the pork that you've undercooked it, slip the pork slices and sauce in an oven cranked to 350°F (176°C) and bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until cooked through.)
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text: Resistance Reality: Rootworm Variants Appear July 29, 2012 08:51 PM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By Rhonda Brooks Editor, Farm Journal MagazineEditorial Director, Farm Journal Media Email Part 4 of our "Resistance Reality" story, featured in the Farm Journal 2012 Seed Guide. Click here to start reading from the beginning. Throughout history, Mother Nature has overcome almost all man-made pest control strategies. "Corn rootworm has shown tremendous ability to adapt, and they're going to adapt to Bt eventually," says DuPont Pioneer's Pilcher. Variants already exist within the rootworm family, of which there are four main species: western corn rootworm, northern corn rootworm, Mexican corn rootworm and southern corn rootworm, also referred to as the spotted cucumber beetle. A variant of the western corn rootworm species is particularly troubling. Females of this variant have adapted to laying their eggs in soybean fields so their offspring hatch in corn fields the following year. This pest is primarily taking up residence in portions of Illinois and Iowa. "Rotating to soybeans as a rootworm management tool is practically lost in those areas where this variant is an issue," Araba says. A variant of the northern corn rootworm species also exists. It has developed an extended diapause, meaning its eggs remain viable two to three years in the soil before hatching. This variant, Pilcher says, is in northwest Iowa, eastern South Dakota and southwest Minnesota. Rootworm biology and the pests' ability to withstand the Bt technology complicate control measures, explains University of Illinois' Gray. Because Bt toxins are low- to moderate-dose technology, roughly one in six of the pests routinely survives the control measure. Furthermore, rootworm larvae don't usually travel more than a few feet from where they originally hatch. The pests stay congregated in the same field through the larval stage, potentially contributing to the resistance issue. "It's a homegrown problem—I'm reaping what I'm sowing when it comes to corn rootworm," explains Patrick Porter, Lubbock-based Texas AgriLife Research and Extension entomologist at Texas A&M University. The frequency of resistance increasing across the Corn Belt if farmers keep planting the same variety of Bt toxic corn in the same field is "somewhat concerning" for entomologist B. Wade French. Based in Brookings, S.D., French hasn't observed widespread resistance in his work for USDA's Agricultural Research Service. "There probably are small pockets of resistant beetles scattered across the state, which will happen when the same variety is planted annually," he adds. Texas A&M's Porter says he is not surprised by the development of field-evolved rootworm resistance. "Transgenic crops are just insecticides in a different form, and we've been battling resistance issues with Mother Nature for the last 70 years," he explains. "A lot of the non-GMO groups are saying this is terrible and the end of the world for these products, but that's just not true," he adds. "This is simply a wake-up call." At every meeting Iowa State University agronomic field specialist Virgil Schmitt hosted this past fall, he made it a priority to mention that too many farmers rely on the same Bt toxin year in and year out to keep corn rootworm resistance at bay. "You can have a devastating right cross, but if that's the only punch you've got, you're eventually going to lose a fight," contends Schmitt, who works with growers in 11 northeast Iowa counties and has seen Bt resistance in fields there firsthand. "You need to mix up your pest management strategies to stay ahead in the game," he adds. Continue: "Run a Rotation" >> Back to news


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Best of StockTwits: Netflix dumped from Wall Street's queueJuly 25, 2012: 2:17 PM ET
Maybe Netflix CEO Reed Hastings needs another Facebook status update about how awesome the company is?
Netflix (NFLX) shares lost more than a quarter of their value Wednesday after the company warned that it may lose money in the third quarter and fourth quarter. Investors were particularly not pleased by Netflix saying that the upcoming Olympics in London may lead to fewer streaming subscribers in the third quarter.
KidDynamiteBlog: $NFLX warns that customers might actually get outside and enjoy fresh air during the summer, hurting streaming numbers. (/sarcasm)
TMTanalyst: last Q weather, this Q olympics, whats next for $NFLX? blaming Columbus Day? Face it Reed its a mature business.
You'd like to think that a growing business would not be subject to such seasonal factors. And blaming the Olympics does seem odd. Was Michael Phelps also the genius who came up with the Qwikster idea? And will Netflix stumble in the winter of 2014 too when we'll all be glued to figure skating in Sochi, Russia?
Other traders pointed out that Netflix faces too much competition. The upcoming "Arrested Development" season is something unique to Netflix. But do you really need Netflix to watch your favorite cable and broadcast shows when you can do that on Hulu? Or Amazon (AMZN)? Or the Web sites of the cable networks themselves?
executorx: $NFLX without more WANTED content I don't see how they'll win over new subscribers
bbolan1: $NFLX multiple downgrades, going to open around 66. New Subs were 404 (not found)
The 404 line is classic. Although Brian was a bit optimistic. Netflix wound up opening at $64.27 today ... and was barely above $60 in afternoon trading. Shares hit a new 52-week low of $59.20 earlier in the day.
Now to be fair, some think Netflix may be, like Apple (AAPL), a victim of lofty expectations. Hastings probably didn't help matters with his 4th of July week boast about more than 1 billion hours of video being streamed by Netflix customers.
BrianNichols: $NFLX earnings are strong its the subscribers compared to expectations that are bad, especially when CEO is bragging about 1 billion hours
But Netflix, even after the huge plunge in its stock price last year, can't afford to miss estimates of any kind. It remains a very pricey stock. And we've seen what momentum investors do to stocks with high P/E ratios that don't meet analysts' forecasts. Just ask shareholders of Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG).


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Things You Might Not Know About Leap Day
We have Feb. 29th — otherwise known as Leap Day — every four years to make up for the fact that the Earth doesn't circle the sun in exactly 365 days. Without that occasional extra day thrown in, our entire calendar and its corresponding seasons would eventually be way off and we'd be celebrating Christmas during bikini weather.
But it isn't just a scientific thing. There's a lot of lore behind it, and it's observed and celebrated in a variety of ways.
Individuals born on Feb. 29th are called "leaplings" or "leapers," and as much fun as they might have claiming to age only 25% as fast as the rest of us, people of yore once thought that leapling babies would inevitably prove sickly and "hard to raise." Celebrities with leap day birthdays include motivational speaker Tony Robbins, singer Ja Rule and actor Dennis Farina — so we'll let you do the math there.
Relationships are also affected by February's extra day. A centuries-old tradition dictates it's okay for women to propose marriage to men (instead of the other way around), and that as long as the ladies were wearing red petticoats when they popped the question, men who refused their proposals had to pony up a silk gown and a kiss.
But even if the pair becomes betrothed, they might want to avoid actually tying the knot during a Leap Year. An old Greek superstition says couples who do so will have bad luck — in fact, to this day, one out of every five engaged couples in Greece avoids scheduling nuptials during Leap Years.
Superstitions and folklore aside, people from 56 countries are observing this year's Feb. 29th in a more practical way — they've dubbed it Rare Disease Day and have put out a call for more research into illnesses with no known cure.


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If the Bears are going to make the playoffs, or even win another game, it's pretty basic:
Their stars have to play like stars.
I heard that idea from a hockey coach decades ago during the playoffs, except he phrased it, "Our best players have to be our best players.''
Same thing, and no matter how you say it, the idea is critical for the Bears this week and the rest of the season, however long the season lasts.
In yet another offensive disaster against the Packers on Sunday, Brandon Marshall scored a touchdown. And that, ladies and gentlemen, concludes the Bears' list of stars playing like stars last week.
Sure, Jay Cutler threw the ball to Marshall, so you'd think that would count as a star playing like a star.
But no. The Bears' biggest name came up small. Maybe smallest.
Cutler's inexplicable throw that was sort of aimed at Devin Hester became the turning point. It was a play that can't happen but always does happen when Cutler is playing the Packers. The Packers have said that Cutler will throw them the ball, and he did because he always does.
But Cutler wasn't alone among big names coming up small, and that's the problem.
You can argue whether the interception was Cutler's fault or Hester's, but you can't fight the fact that Hester is not a wide receiver, no matter how stupid Lovie Smith wants to look in shoving him out there. Hester can't always line up right, can't read coverage, and couldn't run good routes if he got a Garmin for Christmas.
But wait. There's something worse. Hester hasn't returned a punt or a kickoff for a touchdown in more than a year. The Bears paid Hester a ton of dough to be dangerous somewhere, anywhere. With the offense nearly the most laughable in the league, the Bears need special teams to score. They do have a special teams touchdown, but should Hester be outscored by Corey Wootton?
Matt Forte looked like a monumental waste of money. Third-and-goal from the 1, fourth-and-goal from the 1, and Forte still hasn't reached the end zone. Maybe it's me, but I think you ought to get more for your $17 million.
Julius Peppers recorded 1 1/2 sacks, but his roughing-the-passer penalty on a third-and-7 incomplete pass felt like a killer in the middle of the fourth quarter. The Packers didn't score on the drive, but they ate up another two minutes of an eight-point game.
Charles Tillman forced a fumble, but was beaten for one of three touchdown catches by James Jones.
Lance Briggs was everywhere in leading the Bears in tackles, but he created zero turnovers on a defense that must create at least three of them if the team is going to win, according to Smith.
The Bears made a ton of other mistakes the way they always do against Green Bay and the way they have for the last six weeks.
Roberto Garza's snap infraction took them out of field-goal range on the first drive. Alshon Jeffery committed enough pass interference penalties to show he's a slow learner. Blake Costanzo failed to get off the field in time on a punt return, allowing the Packers to retain possession. Chris Conte committed pass interference in the end zone to set up a Green Bay touchdown one play later.
The Bears obviously can't live with such stupid football from anyone, but when their stars fail, they've flushed millions down the toilet. Those guys get the big money to make big plays. Recently, it has been a big nothing.
The Bears have no chance if their best players perform like their worst.


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Our tri-colored female is almost three years old and a joy. We've almost gotten used to her extremely loud snoring. (Who knew that such a little thing could snore so loudly?) But here's what I'm worried about: every so often she starts gasping deep in her throat -- it almost sounds like asthma. She runs to me and I rub her back and her chest until she calms down. It usually passes within a minute or so. It happened once when we were at the vet, but he was out of the room at the time, and she didn't do it again while he was there. He didn't seem too concerned but he was a new doctor. Does anyone have similar experiences? Is this "normal" in the breed? We've only had her since earlier this year and I'm still learning. I read about four pages of threads in this section and didn't see anything similar. I appreciate your thoughts!


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Tomorrow Microsoft's OneNote team members will be taking over reddit for a question and answer session in the site's "IAmA" subreddit. The community is welcomed to interact with the team and learn more about how they contribute to Microsoft's popular Office suite.
OneNote allows users to collect notes, drawings, screen clippings and audio into synchronized notebooks, which can then be accessed across multiple platforms including Windows, iOS, Android, Windows Phone, and Symbian.
To join in on tomorrow's conversation, make sure to sign up for a Reddit account (if you don't already have one) and head to www.Reddit.com/r/iama at 10AM (Pacific)/1PM (Eastern).
Any questions you plan on asking the Microsoft OneNote team?
UPDATE: Click here to be brought directly to the conversation.
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Ivory Burned in Stand Against Wildlife Crime
- Date: June 27, 2012
The government of Gabon, a sovereign state on the west coast of Africa, set fire to over five tons of ivory today—sending a strong message that the illegal ivory trade and elephant poaching will not be tolerated in the country. The government-held stockpile corresponds to about 850 elephants and came from ivory seized from poachers who illegally killed the animals.
"Gabon has a policy of zero tolerance for wildlife crime and we are putting in place the institutions and laws to ensure this policy is enforced," said President Ali Bongo, who lit the bonfire which included 1,278 elephant tusks and 17,700 pieces of worked ivory. Illegal ivory seized by authorities in Gabon had been stored in secure locations protected by the government.
"By setting ablaze its ivory stockpile, Gabon has shown its commitment to stamping out wildlife crime to protect its elephants."Dr. Richard Carroll
Vice President, Africa Program
2011 Worst Year for Elephant Poaching
This event comes at a time when elephant poaching in Central Africa is accelerating. Although international ivory trade has been illegal since a global ban took effect in 1989, demand remains high in several Asian countries. This continues to drive elephant poaching in Africa; a report released earlier this month found that 2011 was the worst year on record for elephant poaching in Africa.
"By setting ablaze its ivory stockpile, Gabon has shown its commitment to stamping out wildlife crime to protect its elephants," said WWF's Dr. Richard Carroll who was present at the event. "Thousands of Africa's elephants are being killed each year for their ivory and if we fail to take action now, decades of conservation efforts will go up in smoke.
WWF Works to Stop Wildlife Crime
In response to the alarming increase in elephant poaching the U.S. Government helped put together a workshop in Gabon this past April. At the workshop Gabon announced it would be burning its ivory stockpile. The gathering brought together Central African and Asian governments, specialized UN agencies and international organizations such as INTERPOL and the Kenya Wildlife Service.
After this announcement was made, WWF and TRAFFIC, the world's largest wildlife trade monitoring network, worked with Gabon to independently audit its government-owned ivory stockpile before any of it was destroyed. The audit ensured that every single piece of ivory was accounted for and none had leaked into illegal trade.
"WWF applauds Gabon and calls on leaders from Central Africa and Asia to band together and break the illegal ivory trade chain," said Ginette Hemley, Senior Vice President, Conservation Strategy and Science. "WWF stands ready to support grassroots action and global strategies to stop wildlife crime, which jeopardizes the future of some of the planet's most iconic wildlife."
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LOS ANGELES -- In person, The Big Show is, well, BIG. Yet he isn't the man that he once was, and that's a good thing. He's lost 100 pounds since he last graced the big stage.
In fact, it's fair to say that The Big Show -- Paul Wight to his friends and family -- is in the best shape he has been in since first entering WWE a decade ago
At the WrestleMania 24 press conference at Los Angeles' Staples Center on Monday, he told SLAM! Wrestling just how this amazing physical transformation took place.
"I lost 100 pounds. I boxed. I got a nutritionist, a guy by the name of Artie Artwell out of Phantom Boxing in Miami. Hulk Hogan hooked me up with him," Big Show said. "I was trying to get in shape, lose weight. I was very unhealthy, very sick."
So addition to being able to credit Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea) for the early monster push in WCW -- literally, as it was Hogan who "pushed" The Giant off the roof of the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit in 1995 -- Wight can also give props to Hogan for his life change.
"Everybody knows Terry and I have been good friends for a long time. Terry hooked me up with Artie," he said. "Artie started working me. He�s an older trainer -- a black guy from Philadelphia. Fast with his hands, and a good motivational guy, too. He�s into Tony Robbins, and a lot of stuff like that, just really positive motivation that got me very positive. Artie turned my life around."
Artwell and Wight started working out in March 2007. On Tuesday, via telephone from Miami, Artwell recalled the challenge of whipping Wight into shape. "He was about 530 pounds when he came in and almost seven feet tall, so that was very imposing and our first line of attack was to try to get him to you know to, drop some weight, and we accomplished that by doing some high intensity interval workouts in addition to a high protein low glycemic diet," recalled Artwell.
The weight came off Wight quickly, Artwell said. "Not the standard a pound or two a week that most personal trainers say that you need to lose. That would probably have been discouraging for him, and then after that we got him fundamentally
sound into teaching him how to box."
Another lifestyle change has helped as well: Wight gave up smoking. "My last cigarette was January 10th of �07. Last one, and I haven�t had one since," Wight swore.
Artwell is proud of the changes Wight made. "Yeah he quit smoking; he changed his whole lifestyle around. As a matter of fact he said to me on several occasions, he said, 'The best thing to come out of this was I met you and you actually helped me to save my life. You saved my life.' -- his words exactly to me."
The Big Show has battled with the bulge in the past.
"I tried to lose weight before, but nothing ever sticks," he confessed. "It was the conscious decision when I started to box. It was one box to win the fight. One punch to knock you out, one punch could kill you. So I said, 'I need to get serious here.' If I want to do this boxing thing, I need to get serious, first of all with my physical self."
And box he will, at WrestleMania 24, facing off with Floyd Mayweather Jr., who broke Show's nose and gave him black eyes during the start of their angle at the No Way Out pay-per-view.
EDITOR'S NOTE: We'll have more from Artie Artwell on the challenges of training The Big Show to box in an upcoming story.


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I'm finally getting the chance to write about the brand new Bauer Supreme protective line available at IceWarehouse.com. Let me tell you, Bauer didn't disappoint this year. I was very impressed with the TotalOne pads especially. The TotalOne shin guards, elbow pads, and shoulders all have pro level protection in a sleek design that is very mobile.
The TotalOne line features brand new F-One shell technology as well as improved MAX-SORB foam. F-One is a process where high density foam is fused between 2 layers of molded plastic. This process of fusing the shell offers 25% better energy absorption and 15% weight reduction compared to traditional plastic caps and shells. F-One is found on the TotalOne shoulder caps, TotalOne elbow forearm area, and TotalOne shin shells.
2nd Generation MAX-SORB foam can also be found throughout the TotalOne protective gear line. MAX-SORB is a combination of gel and foam offering great energy dispersion. 2nd generation MAX-SORB now includes exclusive Poron Foam. This new deadly combination of gel and foam can deflect 30% more energy than traditional Foams. The new MAX-SORB can be found in the TotalOne sternum area, the TotalOne knee cap, and the TotalOne elbow cap.
The F-One and 2nd generation MAX-SORB foams are exclusives on the TotalOne line. The rest of the Supreme protective line features the same overall design as the TotalOne, as well as similar features. Such features like the Anchor strap, are included on the One80 and One60 shins, as well as One80 and One60 elbows. The Anchor strap locks the leg or arm in place with unmatched comfort and fit compared to traditional straps. You can also find the Thermo-Max liner on the One80 and One60. This moisture wicking liner keeps you cool and dry, and is a high end feature for the ONE80 and ONE60 price levels.
You can pick up all your Bauer Supreme gear at IceWarehouse.com today!


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Germany crushed Greece 4-2 to reach the Euro 2012 semi-finals on Friday, surviving a scare against the surprise quarter-finalists before putting them to the sword with second-half goals from Sami Khedira, Miroslav Klose and Marco Reus.
Joachim Loew's team were made to wait 39 minutes to break down a dogged Greek side. Philipp Lahm's swerving effort put them in front, but they were stunned 10 minutes after half-time when Giorgos Samaras levelled on the break.
However, Khedira's rasping volley and a header from Klose, his 64th goal for his country, eased Germany's nerves and Reus added a fourth as the Germans set up a semi-final against England or Italy.
Greece grabbed a late consolation through a penalty from Dimitris Salpingidis.
Germany, who had never lost to Greece in eight previous meetings, were much-changed from the side that beat Denmark in their final group game, with Mario Gomez, Lukas Podolski and Thomas Mueller dropped to the bench.
Expecting gritty Greece to pack their defence, coach Joachim Loew opted for veteran Klose up front with pace and width supplied by Reus and Andre Schuerrle.
Aggressive from the start, Germany looked determined not to get bogged down on a pitch made heavy by two days of rain and they set about creating chances.
Schuerrle put the ball in the net after less than five minutes, prodding it in after Greece keeper Michalis Sifakis spilled Sami Khedira's shot on the greasy turf but a linesman's flag curtailed the celebrations.
Greece, with defensive midfielder Grigoris Makos replacing suspended skipper Giorgos Karagounis, dug in but it was one-way traffic as Khedira and Reus wasted good chances.
Coach Loew was visibly angry at his side's profligacy but the Germans remained patient and were rewarded after 39 minutes when Lahm produced an unstoppable finish that had watching German Chancellor Angela Merkel leaping out of her seat.
The ball was worked to him 25 metres from goal on the left and there was only one thing on his mind as took a few paces forward before unleashing a right-foot shot that swerved past the desperate dive of Sifakis.
It seemed the only danger to Germany was an occasional lapse in concentration and they were punished severely 10 minutes after the break when they were caught short at the back as Dimitris Salpingidis galloped down the right and slid in a pinpoint cross that was converted by Giorgos Samaras.
The equaliser was met with a sense of disbelief in the stadium, apart from a clump of 2,000 or so joyous Greek fans behind the goal.
Germany quickly cleared their heads and were back in front six minutes later when Boateng's cross was met with a stunning volley from Khedira before Klose climbed high to head in Mesut Osil's free kick.
With 2008 runners-up Germany on cruise control, Reus slammed in the fourth as their fans began to dream of a fourth European title that looks well within their grasp.
Photograph: Philipp Lahm (C) celebrates with team mates Mats Hummels (L) and Jerome Boateng after putting Germany ahead in the quarter-finals against Greece. (Reuters/Bartosz Jankowski)


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This site will provide information and services to recording artists who want to promote themselves using music videos online. I am looking for a basic layout for the site, a mockup only. If you can code it, all the better, but the prize is for design only. I'm looking fr something really creative that will appeal to bands, DJs, rappers, and various other rockstars.
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Right-to-work battle continues as Michigan lawmakers wrap up lame duck session WITH VIDEO
The hustling of controversial right-to-work legislation into law drew most of the attention this week as the Michigan Legislature wrapped up its lame duck session, and it's likely to continue to do so.
Democrats and unions say they're plotting their strategy to repeal right-to-work laws swiftly signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday amid a day of intense protests at the state Capitol.
Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Mark Brewer said Thursday there's a whole range of options besides litigation to challenge right-to-work.
"No decisions have been made as to which of any of the options," Brewer said. "They are not mutually exclusive.
"Litigation doesn't mean you can't do recalls, recalls don't mean you can't do a ballot proposal," he said. "The range of options includes the elections of 2014. There are short-term and long-term options."
But Republicans say they doubt a legal challenge to the laws will succeed.
"You win some, you lose some, some are rained out," said Republican Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson. "This one, I think, will be rained out."
In addition to right-to-work, the state House and Senate, controlled by Republicans, were moving -- or trying to move -- other touchy topics for Gov. Rick Snyder to sign before the end of the year.
Voting in the Legislature was expected to continue into the evening hours though lawmakers and staff in both chambers hoped it would be the final legislative session of the year.
But they were unclear Thursday afternoon which measures would ultimately make it to the governor's signature to be signed into law.
"There's all kinds of stuff floating around," state Rep. Chuck Moss, a Birmingham Republican, said Thursday afternoon from the House floor. "Is it going to become soup? I don't know."
From abortion to taxes to regional transit to education reforms, Republican lawmakers hoped to leave a plateful of new laws for Snyder's signature as they adjourned for the year Thursday, many of which would likely to change the direction of Michigan life as right-to-work promises to.
Brewer said Democrats were concerned about many other issues besides right-to-work, such as the new version of the state's emergency manager law, Public Act 4, that voters invalidated in a Nov. 6 ballot proposal.
"We're concerned about that," Brewer said. "They appear to be willing to ignore the will of the people and reenact P.A. 4.
"We see a continuation of an attack on women, education reform is not that at all," he said. "Besides right-to-work, these other issues are of tremendous concern, not just to Democrats but to the people of the state of Michigan."
Here's a look at some of what had moved or still on the table Thursday afternoon:
o Emergency Managers -- Senate Bill 865 is the reinvention of Public Act 4 that voters invalidated in November. Passed by the House and Senate, it was on the path to becoming law. The latest version gives financially struggling communities four options: To accept an emergency manager, to undergo bankruptcy, to engage in mediation, or to enter into a consent agreement similar to one between the state and Detroit.
o Blue Cross Blue Shield -- Senate Bills 1293 and 1294 were also passed by the House and Senate. They would allow the nonprofit insurer to become a nonprofit mutual insurer.
o Regional Transit -- Senate Bills 909 and 445 create a transit authority for southeast Michigan and set up funding mechanisms for it.
o Metropolitan Authorities -- A package of bills passed by the House and Senate, primarily House Bill 6025, allows for the creation of metropolitan authorities throughout the state, a new layer of optional local government.
o Personal Property Taxes -- A package of bills were still pending in the Legislature that would reduce personal property taxes paid by industrial business on equipment like computers and fixtures.
o Homestead Property Taxes -- Taxable value generally increases to market value when a house is sold, allowing for a higher amount of property taxes. House Bill 4753 allows the transfer of property to close relatives without uncapping the property taxes. The House and Senate has approved it.
o Abortion -- The House and Senate passed a package of bills to further regulate abortions in Michigan by requiring screenings so that people are aren't forced to have abortions, and requiring licensing for facilities performing more than a certain number of abortions annually.
o Education Reform -- Democrats were concerned about pending legislation they broadens the scope of state authority over public schools and allowing for the expansion of charter schools in Michigan.
Animal Cruelty -- The governor signed into law a package of bills that allows for seizure of homes and autos in cases involving animal fighting rings, adds animal fighting to the state's list of racketeering crimes, and allows law enforcement to shut down any venue engaged in animal fighting. The legislation is House Bill 5789 and Senate Bills 356 and 358.
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If the all-new A7 seems surprisingly familiar for a car recently overhauled from bumper to bumper, it should. Interestingly, the A7 shares many of the same features of the A8 we reviewed a few months ago, yet has a distinctly different purpose in life. The A8 uses some of the most advanced technology available to ease you around corners using an adaptive suspension and make potholes much less infuriating, in addition to a host of other creature comforts like front speakers that rise out of the dashboard. The Audi A7 is more focused on the thrill of driving. The intent here is luxury, speed, and a sporty drive for every condition.
First, a note about the styling. This sedan is roughly 55 inches tall, which you'll notice right away. Like the Jaguar, the car looks longer than the A8 because of its low profile, but seating is actually a bit less spacious — especially in the back. Headroom for the driver is okay — fortunately, you can adjust the seat quite low. The sunroof, which normally lowers the overall cab space for tall drivers, actually adds some extra room as long as you keep the cover open.
Driving the 2012 Audi A7 is an experience every car lover should have at least once. The acceleration is not exactly like a sportscar — not too long ago, we drove the 2012 Ford Mustang 302 Boss and still remember the tire squeal. Yet, like most European sedans, you will appreciate the initial punch and the passing ability in third and fourth gear.
It's a little astounding on the A7 — once you are up to about 60MPH on the highway — that there is still so much power available, even though the V6 engine has just over 300 horsepower and is not in the same league as, say, the Cadillac CTS-V. (Next week, we're reviewing the new Camaro SS Convertible pony car that has over 400 horsepower.)
The engine whir on the A7 makes you appreciate the engineering that went into this new design, as the vehicle passes through the upper gears and you barely notice the automatic shifting. Of course, you can also use a manual shift mode, which is easy to access on the floor-mounted shifter. The A7 allows you to switch between drive modes, such as comfort and dynamic, to control whether the shifting is smooth or provides a bit more punch. The A7 model we tested is the supercharged version, which adds some quick acceleration — about 6 seconds going from 0 to 60.
The interior of our A7 looked luxurious but not over-stated. There's a spider-web pattern on some panels that adds some extra flare, but we still prefer the cockpit of the Infiniti M37x in terms of overall styling.


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Personally I think it's a good idea to counterbalance skills with weapons, since this game lets Shepard be a combat god with all weapon types, and forces you to make your loadup choices count as opposed to going in with all weapons and all skills at the ready. That would be really OP.
I actually assume that the choice between weapons and powers will be very situational.
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Location: Somewhere between heaven and hell !
Played both SP & MP.
I liked the new skills sets & the balance weights.
The player's movements are still so-so.
Great to see a female Krogan ahah , she looks like an Hokage.
For the MP , well basics Waves. Fun to play.
The infiltrator is OP in this mode. Well , Stealth is OP.
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So I've been replaying ME2 in preparation of ME3.
I've finally gotten a hang on using Biotic Charge, but only on average difficulty.
I try out the ME3 demo
Biotic Charge and Shockwave have a 20 second cool down now
I'll have to rethink my strategy
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I went through ME2 as a Vanguard or Sentinel with just a Shotgun and Sniper or just Assault Rifle. The odd time I used a heavy weapon but really didn't need to.
In any case it means that a soldier would rely less if any on biotics and more on weapons while the adept would just need a pistol and rely heavily on biotics with a cooldown of 1-2 seconds.
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Age: 26
Can't judge game by demo.
The only thing I understood that combat is now more challenging.
Of course some textures look terrible like Shepard casual coat and animation is weird.
Weight system is a good improvement. But I don't like big icons in RPG menu.
Also holstering a gun would also be good.
But it's a demo, so I am disappointed overall.
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Location: California
Does the PC demo allow you to select your weapon with keybinds? ME 2 had the annoying feature where you had to manually cycle through your weapons interrupting the flow of combat. This provided some frustrating moments when I'm just sitting behind cover trying to get out the best weapon for my situation.
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Ugh, I really wish they implement some sort of quick cycle. Having to draw and holster each weapon to get to the one I want is frustrating in a firefight.
Also just curious, did anyone try to the new look for FemShepard? Or did you stick to your previous incarnations instead? I gave the new look a good examining, but I can't say I am thrilled about the freckles dotting her face.
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Concerning the demo itself, it was good. Atmosphere is the usual ME stuff. Really liked the new update concerning combat gameplay, but using X for both rolling and cover brings some issues from time to time. And the animation movement is... a bit stiff. It's been a while since I played ME2 so I can't say if it's the same, better or worse. The dropping down looks a bit silly, as if the character isn't heavy at all. But all in all, nothing that will make the game less interesting. My favorite Vanguard class got an major update, the Nova. Man what an interesting new power. It will be a major help if two enemies are close to me and I want to pull out from them as soon as possible.
I loved the moment when Wrex was saying to Liara that he really appreciates her involvement in the mission, and then Garrus suddenly coughs as to not forget him too. ^^
P.S. Ashley got a major ''beauty'' implant.
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I found it interesting how you can create a character and use that face in ME2. Actually glad about this since I want to play through ME2 once more with different decisions and I don't like the character creation in ME2.
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Location: Snake Way
Age: 30
So does anyone know if tali and garrus are both shep romanceable? Personally I hope they just give male shepards a gay option to be fair and leave garrus and tali straight. Mainly because I don't want to hear "Hur hur femshepXtali >>>> maleshep hur hur" which seems enivitable with all the "Hur femshep >>>> maleshep" stuff already.
If the fanbase was more mature I wouldn't care, but its so bad to me that its impossible to ignore them.
On a diffrent subject, Meer seems tto be doing a much better job so far, altho the wheel can ruin anything good. Hopefully it will kill most of the fem>male shep crap.
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What you guys playing as on multiplayer? I initially picked vanguard but everyone online seems to be playing as biotics, so I'm switching over to engineer or infiltrator to get a little variety.
I have to say though, while it might not be a necessary addition, the multiplayer co-op is pretty damn fun if you like the action. Also like the booster pack idea of getting new weapons/mods.
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And yea, I think Ash's old hair looked better. She looks......weird now.
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As a result, if you have 2 or more Biotics in a multiplayer session expect to see lots of Warp and Singularity being spammed around like there's no tomorrow. If you think Biotic explosions in SP were epic, try having multiple biotic explosions being cast in a row in MP
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Consumers Can't Stanch Heartbleeding
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Consumers can do little to protect themselves from the catastrophic Heartbleed bug.
"Catastrophic is the right word," wrote security guru Bruce Schneier in his blog this week. "On the scale of 1 to 10, this is an 11."
Heartbleed is an extension of the SSL/TLS protocol used to encrypt data in transit on the Internet. The most common evidence of SSL to consumers is the padlock icon displayed by URLs that begin with "https."
Heartbleed is used to keep a secure connection alive. The flaw in it, discovered this week, allows unencrypted data in memory to be scooped up by Web maurauders 64,000 bits at a time.
"This issue affects hundreds of thousands of websites -- potentially up to 20 percent of all sites with SSL/TLS enabled -- as well as email, IM and other servers protected by SSL/TLS encryption," Brent Bandelgar, an associate security consultant with Neohapsis, told TechNewsWorld.
"The attacks are simple, untraceable and expose the crown jewels of encryption -- server private keys -- among other data handled by trusted servers such as user names and passwords," Bandelgar explained.
"Attackers that gain server private keys can impersonate trusted servers without raising warning screens in browsers and can potentially decrypt previously recorded encrypted sessions," he added.
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The issue also affects clients built on OpenSSL, including mobile phones. While many websites have been quick to fix the Heartbleed bug, that's not likely to be the case everywhere OpenSSL is used.
"It is not easy for most people to know what version they are running, and if this is built into a router or embedded device, chances are very slim they will ever know," Tim Keanini, CTO of Lancope, told TechNewsWorld.
That's not the case for Android phone users, however. Lookout Mobile Security is offering an app that will detect if the version of OpenSSL on their phones has Heartbleed activated. Thus far, that's only been the case with phones running Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean, said Lookout Principal Security Researcher Marc Rogers.
Some phones running Jelly Bean, like the Samsung Galaxy S4 and Samsung Note3, have turned off Heartbleed by default, he noted.
"That means while the vulnerable software is there -- because it's not using the vulnerable feature, it can't be attacked," Rogers told TechNewsWorld.
As to why a manufacturer would turn the feature off, "my guess is to save bandwidth," he suggested. "Heartbleed sends out packets back and forth to make sure a connection stays alive. That's not a problem with a laptop on a WiFi connection, but when you're on a phone paying for every kilobyte of data, over a year a few packets going out every few seconds can amount to a lot of money."
While Lookout's app will identify if Heartbleed is activated, it can't disable it. That's left up to someone else, like a carrier or manufacturer.
There's also software circulating on the Net that allows consumers to detect if a website they're visiting has squashed the Heartbleed bug or not. Rogers disapproved of those programs.
"All those programs that I've seen so far test servers by running the vulnerability," he said. "We frown on that. It violates the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act."
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The most common advice for consumers looking for a measure of protection from the Heartbleed bug is to change the passwords to your websites.
"Follow normal best practices for online identity information," Matt Willems, an engineer with LogRhythm Labs, told TechNewsWorld. "Change your passwords regularly, and if an online service says your information may be at risk, follow their directions."
Mashable has compiled a list of some of the most prominent locations and services affected by the Heartbleed bug. Sites where password changes were recommended included Facebook, Tumblr, Google, Yahoo, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Amazon Web Services, Intuit (Turbo Tax), Dropbox, LastPass, Minecraft, OKCupid, SoundCloud and Wunderlist.
Changing passwords needs to be done with some forethought, however.
"Before changing a password, make sure any site that accepts sensitive information has patched the bug," Bit9 Chief Evangelist Ben Johnson told TechNewsWorld. "It doesn't make sense to change your password if the site hasn't been patched yet."
In addition, for those who haven't activated two-factor authentication at websites that offer it, now is the time to do it.
"If consumers are using two-factor authentication, the exploit has significantly less impact on the security of your password, because the codes used for login are unique and generated new every time," said Charles McColgan, CTO of TeleSign.
As such," he told TechNewsWorld, "even if your password is known or grabbed, then your login is still secure.


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