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Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney introduced Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as his running mate this past weekend, and nearly 50 percent of respondents to this week's RBJ Daily Report Snap Poll give his choice an "A" grade.
Ryan, a six-term congressman who first won his seat at age 28, is chairman of the House Budget Committee. He introduced the GOP's Path to Prosperity budget proposals, commonly known as the Ryan plan.
Romney's pick garnered an A or B from 63 percent of readers, compared with 25 percent who gave him an F or D.
In 2008, John McCain's choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin earned him an A from 27 percent and a B from 18 percent. But 23 percent graded his selection an F, and 20 percent gave him a D.
When asked in 2008 about Barack Obama's choice of Sen. Joseph Biden, 40 percent of respondents gave Democratic nominee Obama an A for his pick; 23 percent graded his choice a B. Twenty percent gave his choice a D or F.
Roughly 850 readers participated in this week's poll, which was conducted Aug. 13 and 14.
Thirty-nine percent identified their political affiliation as Republican, compared with 36 percent in the 2008 poll. More Democrats (29 percent versus 20 percent) participated in the 2008 poll than in this week's poll.
How would you grade Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on his selection of Rep. Paul Ryan as his vice presidential pick?
Does Mitt Romney's selection of Paul Ryan as his running mate make you more likely or less likely to vote for the Republican ticket in November?
More likely: 43%
Less likely: 31%
Neither more nor less likely: 26%
What is your political affiliation?
Democrat: 20%
Republican: 39%
Non-affiliated: 36%
Other: 5%
Couldn't have picked a better person.
—John Fish
Perfect example of a leader who knows what our country's biggest problem is and selects the best and brightest people to really solve that problem.
—Larry Peckham
Paul Ryan has made this contest a clear choice. While Romney has flip-flopped and followed the political winds on health care, taxes, abortion and women's health, Ryan has been consistently extreme on all those issues. It is unfortunate that he has voted to take my 22-year-old son off my health insurance, remove my sister-in-law, an ovarian cancer survivor (with obvious pre-existing conditions) from any reasonable health care coverage. He believes that the deficit can be reduced through additional tax reductions, especially for those among us who can afford to pay more taxes, and he has consistently waged a war on women's health issues—from eliminating abortion rights to restricting the contraceptives that would help to further reduce our abortion rates. Many believe his deficit proposals would end Medicare (what appears to be a relatively efficient government program for the elderly) as we know it. With what Paul Ryan's selection represents, I'm not supporting the Romney/Ryan ticket.
—Michael L. Harf
The choice of Ryan confirms Romney's focus of fiscal responsibility. Hope the electorate can get away from the distracting campaign issues and back to the really important ones—less government and more personal and fiscal responsibility.
—Bev Dyminski, Interior Design
On one hand, Ryan makes me even less happy at the prospect of Romney's winning. On the other, my hope is that the choice of Ryan will stimulate even more determined efforts by Obama's backers, giving him the leading edge.
—Marjorie Grinols
Let's get the financial condition of this country moving in the right direction and people back to work. Biden and Obama have been unable to do this and like all losing teams don't deserve another four years to see if they can improve. If Ryan and Romney can't do it, then our children will have a difficult world facing them.
—Tom Nientimp, Victor
As a woman, I do not have the confidence in Romney and fear dependability in office. Obama has four years of experience in office and though I am not satisfied with some of his actions, he has not totally failed. The learning curve of a new president at this point is unacceptable.
—Dorothy Egan, Shortsville
I was very pleased to see Paul Ryan as the Republican VP pick. It shows me that Mitt Romney is serious about where he believes this country is currently headed. He did not pick a candidate just to curry favor with a certain ethnic, gender or geographic group.
—Tom Bayer
This is a 1,000 percent better pick that the last Republican VP pick, Sarah Palin. I will vote for the Republican ticket if they adopt a tax reform policy that does not punish the average Joe and reward the rich ($250,000 and above).
—Stanley Hilt
By selecting Paul Ryan as his vice presidential candidate, Mitt Romney has affirmed that this election is about the economy as a referendum on the failed tax and spend policies of the Obama administration.
—Peter Gregory, Rochester
This choice was a gift to President Obama.
—Eve Elzenga, Eve Elzenga Design
Paul Ryan will bring logic to the table about fiscal responsibility. A lot of people don't like him because he talks about what no one wants to hear, and that is the fact the U.S.A. is going bankrupt. It is time we face the music.
—Mike Kaser, Penfield
Paul Ryan is a breath of fresh air in the stagnant politics of Washington. He is bright, optimistic, honest, hardworking and believes in the American dream. His budget proposals may not be popular with our government-dependent society but are realistic and workable. Our nation needs to get real about debt and out-of-control government spending. Paul Ryan is our best hope of getting that across to the people of America. With Mitt Romney's proven record of leadership and management, this is a great combination to lead America out of its economic morass.
—Jim Weisbeck, East Bloomfield
Romney had many excellent candidates to choose from for his veep pick. Boldly choosing Paul Ryan over a safer and more "politically correct" candidate shows his leadership and focus on long-term solutions over short-term politics. It sends a clear message that he understands that the key to avoiding a debt crisis a la Greece is making tough choices today. Now let's just hope the voters also understand that!
—R. Canley, Fairport
Paul Ryan is fiscally conservative. I believe he is the perfect choice to lay out in detail just how badly Obama's policies have failed, putting our country on the road to fiscal ruin. I hope this changes the tone of this election from Chicago-style dirty tricks to civil discourse on the problems we face that need solutions.
—George Thomas, Ogden
Classic Democrat smear campaign used on his budget proposal. I'm sure nobody in press actually read it. It made too much sense therefore he had to be destroyed.
—Karl Schuler
Regardless of political affiliation, I encourage voter participation. Do a little research, get out to the polls and vote!
—Vinny Dallo, New York Life
Hawk of hawks, eating the sparrows and doves. The Republicans chose to pledge their allegiance to "no taxes" and the extreme rich—in writing. Apparently to them, their pledge to the "flag of the United States and the country it stands for" has been put by them into the dump. In the context, they threw out the notion that they have to care for everyone in the country. Ryan extended this view to financial warfare on the lower classes in favor of feeding the rich. Taking away the obligation to the retirees, unemployed, sick and destitute amounts to an effective tax increase. This also affects the middle-class. Now, Romney bowed down to this ruling plan for our Country. God help us.
—Ingo H. Leubner
Probably like Ryan more than Romney. Ryan seems to have a good head on his shoulders, learned at the hand of Jack Kemp, whom I respected. Overall good pick; he represents the next generation of our political leaders.
—Peter Short, J.J. Short Associates
Mr. Ryan is notably lacking in the same global experience component that characterizes Mr. Romney. Mr. Ryan's appeal is to the conservative wing of his party, a wing that is already committed to voting and contributing. In short, Mr. Ryan does little to help the party project a "big tent" vision that might win middle of the road independent voters. Ho Hum!
—Wayne Donner, Rush
Paul Ryan will challenge Democrats to acknowledge the cost of their ambitions. Ryan and Republicans propose big changes in existing social programs and strict limits on future government outlays, to make the operations of the welfare state compatible with the government's revenues. Democrats who find this appalling can do one of three things: 1) persuade Americans to accept enormous tax increases; 2) offer an alternative plan, humane and enlightened, for the federal government to address social needs by spending no more than 19 percent of GDP; or 3) convince voters and the world's lenders that a huge and permanently widening gap between federal revenues and spending is nothing to worry about (Europe anyone?). There is no fourth option.
—Peter Durant, Nixon Peabody LLP
It's about time we had someone who was willing to take on the costs of Medicare and be willing to bring out in the open for the public to understand the long-term ramifications. Both the Affordable Care Act and Paul Ryan's proposal offer both the same amount of projected "cuts"—$700 billion. They just go about it differently.
—D. Hoffman
Representative Ryan is obviously a man of convictions and experience, someone who is articulate and has a brain (compare that with our current VP).
—Bob Worden, Penn Yan
Thank God he picked another right-wing whack job to go with him. A moderate choice might have given him a chance to win, but this way we're assured of a Democratic victory in November.
—Lee Drake
There are reasons to vote or not vote for any candidate—even candidates for which one will ultimately vote. Paul Ryan is a lightning rod for the reasons not to vote for Romney even though there are so many, many positive reasons to vote for Romney. I wish Romney would have found someone just as much of a deficit hawk, more moderate on social issues, and someone who could say that he/she was the one who could and would work with the other party in order to get something done. "Base" is getting to mean, "I am going to get what I want and you are going to get what I want, too."
—Jay Birnbaum
Obama and Biden collectively have spent almost half a century in Congress and the administration. To claim that they did not know the true state of the fiscal mess we are in shows complete contempt for the American public or complete incompetence. We need a couple of adults running this country.
—D. Hayes
I believe that Paul Ryan is a great selection. He may just help us to get Mr. Romney elected and Obama out. We need politicians who seriously address important issues and do not go whichever way the wind blows. Both Mr. Ryan and Mr. Romney understand what we need to do to save our nation and our children's inheritance. As a Conservative and as a member of the Tea Party, I stand behind Mr. Ryan. I encourage my fellow Conservatives to work to see Mr. Romney and Mr. Ryan win in November. All issues aside, it is important that all citizens get out and vote this November—whether you agree with me on this issue or not.
—Michael F. Kloppel, chairman, Ontario County Conservative Party, Canandaigua
Romney's pick of Paul Ryan as VP running mate is an excellent one! I respect Ryan's values, and think he brings a nice balance to the Republican ticket. And at a time when so many political candidates and elected politicians are well past the half-century mark agewise, as a "young professional" I would consider Paul Ryan to be my generational peer. Put differently, he's not "old," and politics—especially at the national level—needs a more youthful perspective, one Paul Ryan is well positioned to deliver.
—Christopher Burns, marketing strategy consultant
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A company which plagued thousands of people with nuisance calls has been slapped with a £850,000 fine.
The National Advice Clinic – which also trades as the Industrial Hearing Clinic or the Central Compensation Office – made nearly six million calls between October 2014 and April 2015 about noise induced hearing loss claims.
Many of those called were registered with the Telephone Preference Service – which tells companies that they did not want to receive such calls.
The Accrington-based firm has now been fined by the Claims Management Regulator.
A spokesman for Chamber of Commerce, said: "It's heartening to see that companies who carry out this sort of practice are being clamped down upon.
"Tactics such as these can reflect badly on businesses who carry out customer consultation in a fair and proper manner.
"It can only be hoped that organisations which carry out similar tactics take note of this punishment and either change the way in which they operate or face the consequences."
A spokesman for Trading Standards, said: "If you've been receiving lots of cold calls, don't just put up with it, please report it.
"If the scale of the problem is known, it will give a good picture of what's happening and action can be taken to stop the nuisance."


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Troubled movie star Lindsay Lohan was arrested again last night on assault charges at a Chelsea nightclub, according to NBC New York.
Lohan and her team were at a 10th precinct police station on Thursday morning.
According to NY Post, Lohan's alleged punch caused "bruising and swelling to the victim's face, cops said." Also: "Lohan was actually banned from Avenue years ago, after tweeting about Justin Timberlake's dating blunders, but that ban was later lifted."
The 26-year-old was first placed on probation in 2007 for driving under the influence and again in 2011 for taking a necklace from a jewelry store without permission, along with various other legal incidents.
And here's a video of her being taken into custody from TMZ:
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- Elba Esther Gordillo is accused of using union funds for plastic surgery, shopping
- She is in custody in Mexico after being arrested at the airport, the attorney general says
- Word of the union leader's arrest sends shock waves through Mexico's political spheres
- Gordillo has led Latin America's largest union since 1989
Authorities have arrested the leader of Mexico's largest union, accusing her of embezzling millions of dollars and using some of the money to pay for plastic surgery, shop at luxury stores and buy real estate.
Elba Esther Gordillo, who has led Mexico's high-profile national teachers union for more than two decades, was in federal custody after she was arrested at an airport outside Mexico City on Tuesday, the country's attorney general told reporters.
Investigators from Mexico's treasury found that 2.6 billion pesos (more than $200 million) had been routed from union funds into private bank accounts abroad, including some managed by Gordillo, Attorney General Jesus Murillo Karam said.
Some of the money was used to pay for $17,000 in plastic surgery, more than $2 million in purchases at a Neiman Marcus department store and a house in San Diego, California, prosecutors said.
Gordillo, 68, is a powerful, well-known figure in Mexico, and news of her arrest sent shock waves through the country's political spheres.
Her arrest comes as Mexico's government enacts sweeping education reforms that have been sharply criticized by the union. She was notably absent when Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto announced the education overhaul on Monday.
Gordillo has led the union, the largest in Latin America with 1.5 million members, since 1989. She is widely known as "La Maestra," Spanish for "The Teacher."
A court issued an arrest warrant for her Sunday after "many operations within the financial system," Murillo Karam said.
"It was identified that between 2008 and 2012, resources were diverted from the accounts of education workers, obviously from the union, to accounts of individual people," Murillo Karam said.
The resources "later were withdrawn in large quantities through cashier's checks and transfers triangulated to individuals and corporations" inside Mexico and also in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, he said.
Gordillo was expelled from Mexico's Institutional Revolutionary Party in 2006 and helped found the New Alliance party.
CNNMexico.com could not immediately reach Gordillo's daughter, a senator for the New Alliance party, and the teacher's union had not responded to Gordillo's arrest late Tuesday.


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Certain shopping deals have proven to be, at the beginning of this year, greater than gold itself. Why am I saying this? Are you familiar with Sarah's Jessica Parker statement from Sex And The City? "I like my money where I can see it, hanging in my closet," Jessica – or better put, Carry – was actually showing her shrewd business sense.
From a recent study emerged the fact that one of fashion's most iconic bags, the Hermès Birkin, is a sounder investment that gold and stock-market shares since its creation. As Vogue points out in the entitled article "The Birkin Bag: Better Than Gold", "The Birkin bag has soundly increased in value by 500 per cent in the last 35 years, compared to other investments which regularly fluctuate." The recent findings shown how stable the ultra-luxury industry has been over the past 35 years when compared to more traditional investment opportunities. Because ladies, I am telling you, we all crave, deep down, for a deluxe environment where we would like to mould our femininity in.
But, it is not always the way we have wanted to be. In such a context, desires won't help if they are not accompanied by a huge amount of money. But thanks to all those who are realizing how important is for us to live the good life, the sowed soil in which we plant the most ferocious personal dreams. Such a helper are the Purse Valley promotions. They have great online shopping deals for any kind of celebration and, if you have missed – for one reason or another – a certain promotion, you can always come back to check if they've renewed it.
At the beginning of the article I was talking about the most wanted bag for the past 35 years, the Hermes Birkin bag. Birkin is included in the ultra – luxury sector. The sales of ultra-luxury services and goods are highly increasing. Due to the increasing number of exceptionally wealthy individuals this trend is likely to continue. More telling is that their levels of wealth are magnifying at an even greater rate. It would be impossible for the rest not to dream about having a good life where everything is easy to get. I am not saying that this is a universal thought but, in a rage of curiosity, I guess we've all took a minute and meditated on it.
But, compelled by real life, we cut the strings that led us to this imaginative world. And instead of dreaming too much, we have managed to recreate the appropriate "habitat" in which we are the queens. That's why we hunt the best online shopping deals on the best replica bags, that's why we build our wardrobe according to the latest trends. It is not undesirable to buy a copy as long as one is happy about it. Is happiness a crime? In this world, in the fashion world, the most important unit is the image. It envelopes the way you dress, you walk, you match your accessories with, you think you understand the latest trends and what it will be next. And to such a pressure this is happening… and no one desires to be an outcast.
Raising so much the standards will always have this kind of consequences; great consequences for us, women who do not afford buying amazingly expensive bags. So, Purse Valley promotions will always have a considerate place due to all their amazing shopping deals for the best replica bags, wallets, watches and other accessories. We may not be Sarah Jessica Parker but we are ought to compete with her in order to have a personal style. And, of course, we immediately turn to online shopping deals for the best purchases ever.
Online shopping deals have never been so great with all these replica bags that look like their originals. Let me tell you something: this is the moment we reinvent ourselves because we have the possibility to do that. With a $5000 cost I could buy a purse, a dress and probably I would plan a short trip to France, where I'd wear them.
It's not always about the money, but how resourceful you are when it comes to buying those things you want at low costs? So, online shopping from Purse Valley may be an answer to this question. Check it out!


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So, I was able to find a lot of tutorials, which describes how to redirect all messages regarding a domain to a different mail server but not for each individual user.
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Buskirk-Chumley Theater
The Buskirk-Chumley Theater is housed in the historic Indiana Theatre building, located at 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue, just off of the courthouse square in downtown Bloomington.
The theatre was built in 1922. The architects were the firm Shourds-Stoner of Terre Haute. A photo showing the original appearance of the theater can be viewed at the web site of the Monroe County History Center. The theater originally featured a mix of vaudeville and silent movies. The famous local musician, Hoagy Carmichael, played at the Indiana. It is served by the Sunrise Box Office.
In 1975, the Vonderschmitt family sold the Indiana to Kerasotes Theatres. They closed the upper balcony and put in a second screen. In December 1995, Kerasotes gave the theater to the Bloomington Area Arts Council, who then restored it and reopened it in 1999 as the Buskirk-Chumley.
Today, one can see classic films and live performances in this unique venue. Also, the Theater Cafe operates from the streetfront space at the theater and now hosts the BLU Boy Cafe and Cakery.


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About Alan Straton: Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth. Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."


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By Gigi Marino
LEWISBURG, Pa. — "Business as usual is no longer business as usual," said Jamie Hendry, Bucknell associate professor of management, at the University's first annual Sustainability Symposium.
Titled "Envisioning a Sustainable University," the daylong symposium brought together professors and experts from across disciplines to address sustainability and identify ways the liberal arts can take the lead in preparing for and managing global economic, social and environmental changes. Panel discussion revolved around concept, campus, curriculum and community.
"Major corporations worldwide are thinking about sustainability," Hendry said. "How can we use creativity and imagination to make a meaningful world? That's what social entrepreneurship is all about."
Panelists included Alf Siewers, associate professor of English, who focused on place and emphasized that frugality and thrift are at the heart of personal and global sustainability, and David Kristjanson-Gural, associate professor of economics, who stressed that equitable social systems are integral to sustainability as well.
Turning her focus locally, Michelle Oswald, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, said that the recently completed Buffalo Valley Rail Trail provides zero carbon-emission options for cyclists and pedestrians. Kevin Gilmore, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, added that Bucknell's two "green" roofs reduce heating use in winter and air conditioning in summer as well as cut atmospheric nitrogen. Students are using GIS-mapping software to identify additional campus buildings that might benefit from a green-roof retrofit.
Associate Vice President for Facilities and 1972 Bucknell alumnus Dennis Hawley said, although Bucknell is increasing the number of buildings on campus, it's decreasing energy — with an 11 percent reduction in electricity usage since 2007. All of the new campus constructions are LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
The symposium grew out of a sustainability summit in February that was sponsored by the Bucknell Sustainability Working Group. During the summit, students, faculty and staff participated in roundtable discussions defining terms, exploring concerns and forecasting the economic, social, and environmental effects of living in a world with warmer temperatures, increasing populations and fewer resources.
Sustainable development
The United Nations in its 1987 Brundtland Report defined sustainable development as meeting the "needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
Bucknell University President John Bravman expanded on this definition, saying the very life of the University is at stake. "We take it for granted that universities will be here for a very long time. But we may see many of them going out of business in the next 20 to 40 years," he said. "Technology is growing exponentially, and no one knows what it will really bring. We are going to be confronted with and need to be aware of how quickly technology is going to change sustainability for universities."
Keynote speaker David Orr discussed how sustainability projects can be not only earth-friendly, but profitable as well. Orr is director of the Oberlin Project, a partnership between the town of Oberlin, Ohio, and Oberlin College to confront global environmental threats in a way that is not only sustainable but also profitable for all. The project has created what Architect magazine calls the "most important green building in the last 30 years," and is working to revitalize downtown Oberlin with similar structures and practices — using more alternative energies, creating cleaner air, reducing carbon emissions and encouraging self-reliance.
Orr says that climate change is a problem of physics and mathematics. "An increase in temperature of 2 degrees centigrade is the point of no return," he said. "We're headed for an increase of 4 degrees, and this has barely been covered in the national media."
Orr said Superstorm Sandy was amplified by climate change — and "what came out of our tailpipes and smokestacks 30 years ago." He said that his grandchildren would not know the natural world in the same way he did because the climate has been so affected by increased carbon and methane emissions. In short, he said, "We are in a planetary emergency."
Orr believes universities can provide the necessary leadership to slow the rate of pollution, species loss and ecological degradation.
"The conversation is happening all over the world in higher education. We owe you a better future," he told students in the audience. Orr said that taking a position of either optimism or despair would not help. "You need to have hope and you need to take action."
Orr added that "education is not about making money" and encouraged students to pursue careers that encourage the social psychology of change, cultural adaptation, sustainable agriculture, law and policy reform and local-history preservation.
"If we move quickly with a sense of dispatch and we're smart," he said, "there's a good world to be saved."
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Browsing through our pages can answer some questions about canoeing and kayaking, average trip times and useful information about the rivers and forests. Photos and movies of each trail, instructional videos, maps and more are available.
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However, some of family were well established further south at Warton in Lancashire at early times. "Warton appears to have belonged to the lord of WoodPlumpton, by intermarriage with whose heiress the Betham family became connected with the property. The last of the Bethams was Roger, whose daughter married Sir Robert Middleton, of Leighton, in the reign of Richard III." [3]CITATION[CLOSE]
Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Placita de Quo Warranto listed Richard de Betham, Norfolk, 20 Edward I (in the 20th year of King Edward I's reign.) [4]CITATION[CLOSE]
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Ralph de Betham, was a benefactor to Furness Abbey during the reign of Henry II. [5]CITATION[CLOSE]
Barber, Henry, British Family Names London: Elliot Stock, 62 Paternoster Row, 1894. Print. Ralph de Bethum was listed in the Assize Rolls of Northumberland in 1279; Robert de Bethum, was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379; and Stephen Betham, was listed in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1541. [6]CITATION[CLOSE]
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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|System: X360, PS3, PC
|Review Rating Legend
|Dev: Rebellion
|1.0 - 1.9 = Avoid
|4.0 - 4.4 = Great
|Pub: Bethesda Softworks
|2.0 - 2.4 = Poor
|4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy
|Release: Dec. 1, 2009
|2.5 - 2.9 = Average
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|ESRB Rating: Mature
|3.5 - 3.9 = Good
by Tony Capri
May 4, 2009 - On the heels of Fallout 3, Bethesda Softworks is fast closing in on Rogue Warrior, a first-person shooter that puts you in the shoes of counter-terrorist hero Richard Marcinko. Announced back in 2006, Rogue Warrior is being developed by Rebellion (Rogue Trooper). The game was originally in the hands of Zombie Studios but seems to have since changed hands. With so much time in the oven, what can we expect from this latest action adventure?
If you're not familiar with the name Richard Marcinko, or Demo Dick as he's oft referred to, he's a man of many faces. An ex-Navy SEAL and commanding officer of Red Cell (a U.S. counter-terrorism unit), Marcinko is a real-life war hero (or anti-hero, depending on who you talk to). Though his actions in combat have been scrutinized by politicians and other government officials, his larger-than-life persona will command the helm of this latest venture by Bethesda.
The beginning of the story focuses on North Korea during the cold war (1980s), and as the rogue warrior, it's up to you to unravel a conspiracy that threatens the entire globe. You'll eventually make your way into the U.S.S.R., using both strategy and raw savagery to tear through to the truth as something of a one-man army. Bethesda boasts over 25 "brutal kill moves" in the game to allow players to experience all the grit and gore they desire.
Though the game is being promoted as an FPS, most of the screen shots we've seen thus far show Marcinko from a third-person, over-the-shoulder perspective. Considering the game seems to have a heavy focus on stealth and tactics, moving into the third-person seems like a welcomed option. You'll eventually go up against entire squads of enemies, and sabotage and the element of surprise will often be the best weapons of choice.
The gameplay and story are based upon the real-life recollections of Marcinko and his experiences with black ops. He'll command a small unit of soldiers, using whatever means necessary to fulfill his objectives.
There are several multiplayer modes in place as well, and the online options do ring a tad familiar. With the spotlight on - once again, as Bethesda likes to term it - "brutal kill moves," we're expecting something along the lines of a Gears of War-type, head-to-head experience. However, 10 gameplay modes, along with a system that allows players to compete on some 200+ maps, promises to make Rogue Warrior an extremely valuable gameplay package. A squad-based, cooperative option for the story mode has also been hinted at, which would certainly be a major plus in an adventure such as this, where working together in the shadows takes precedence over straight-on, run-and-gun action.
Rogue Warrior is a heavily story-driven experience; however, as is Bethesda's forte, the game will afford players the freedom to tackle the experience in their own way. Environments are massive, with a focus on freeform thinking, rather than scripted events. The game also sports advanced A.I., able to execute flanking maneuvers and act as part of a team.
The game is being constructed using the Unreal 3 Engine and makes use of streaming technology. In layman's terms, that means the game will pre-load required elements as needed, rather than forcing the player to sit through load screens. It also means that the game looks really good up against the best of the best from this generation. Rebellion seems to be making very good use of Epic Games' cutting-edge technology. Character models exhibit excellent detail, and environments look authentically exotic. We've yet to actually view the game in motion, so we're eager to get our hands on it to see and experience, first-hand, how everything comes together.
One of the more interesting, new developments is the addition of Mickey Rourke to the project. The veteran actor will be voicing main character Demo Dick, and we simply cannot imagine a better choice for the role. Neither can Bethesda, evidently, as Rourke was their first choice to fill the shoes of this infamous character. You may remember the actor from such films as The Pope of Greenwich Village, Sin City, and more recently, The Wrestler.
Originally announced for release in late 2007, Rogue Warrior seems to have taken a few sidesteps, and much like its main character, the game is still very much shrouded in mystery - laying in wait for its release later this year. The pedigree of the publisher certainly gives us plenty of reason to hope big, though there's still much to learn about the game. We anticipate a major showing at this upcoming E3, so be sure to check back for more on this gritty shooter in the making.
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A meditation on the waning days of western metaphysics via the art-historical trope of the harlequin—this time re-imagined as a Black Metal-music reveler. These are corpse painted figures imbibing in a bacchanal of alcohol and religious euphoria. They are the Freudian Id, loosed and drunk with a mal-appropriated spirituality.
Using structures of iconic, Christian painting and the illuminated manuscript, the work endeavors to create a confluence of reverence and irreverence. These paintings strive to depict a desire for meaning, faced with the fear that meaning has ultimately receded in our world.
Think of it as a gnostic conversation (albeit a drunken conversation) ...an "after party" of civilization's metaphysical/religious beliefs.
Or, perhaps Kabuki theatre; masks dancing an inebriated prayer.
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OTTAWA — Something simply doesn't square.
It's not just the hollow outrage rising from those who appointed Mike Duffy and Pam Wallin to the chamber of sober second paycheques. It's not just the ruthless (and largely unremarked-upon) removal of Senators Marjory LeBreton and David Tkachuk from the scene of the crime, stripped of their positions and sidelined by obviously displeased powers-that-be. It's not even the lingering whodunit surrounding the $90,000 Nigel Wright slipped to his frenemy from the tiny island province of Kanata.
No. Each of these minor mysteries is captivating. But they're relatively predictable echoes of the scandal currently gripping the Senate.
What really doesn't square is the enormous scale of the prime minister's pending response to this miserable mess. Is he actually going to swat away Pam Wallin's tastes in travel with the axe of constitutional change? Does Mike Duffy's place of residence justify an effort to corral seven of 10 provinces representing at least 50 per cent of the population? Are Patrick Brazeau or — God help us — Mac Harb worth the open agony of a national referendum?
You would think not. But, in the view of the government it seems, you would think wrong.
Pinned in the treacherously open ground between summertime audits and October's speech from the throne, the government is trying to shoot its way out with promises of Senate reform and even hints of abolition. Insiders boast that Harper will turn this issue against his critics by becoming the nation's most fierce advocate of change, the most vocal opponent of the status quo. And if the Supreme Court won't go along? Or the provinces? Or — best of all — Justin Trudeau? Fine. Then Stephen Harper will stand alone with the people. He'll fix the Senate with his bare hands or, by God, he'll run the joint right out of business. Hell, he might even put its future on the ballot in 2015 and let voters have their own say.
All this is triggered, of course, by Conservative fears that this issue has unique resonance around the water cooler. Voters may not know what the Senate does day by day (who does?) but they sure understand the concept of unpoliced perqs and privileges. The PMO rightly worries that such examples can assume symbolic heights, undoing the government's carefully groomed image of parsimony. It's also the kind of story that stirs a reaction from the base, producing angry refusals for contributions and torn-up membership cards in the mail. If you doubt the lengths to which Harper's team will go to sever any connection to such risks, look no further than Bev Oda — dumped from cabinet and chased from Parliament for the sin of a $16 glass of orange juice. When it comes to protecting the brand, these guys don't screw around.
But that doesn't mean they don't screw up. And make no mistake, steering the government into the peat bog of constitutional talks — an unavoidable consequence of even contemplating Senate abolition — would be a colossal misjudgment. It violates at least two of Harper's most valued precepts for successful governing.
First, it contradicts the prime minister's commitment to incrementalism. Steady, sometimes stealth-like change has been a hallmark of Harper's tenure. Such sudden and massive surgery to our parliamentary system just because senators can't be trusted to oversee their own expense accounts would be a startling departure from form.
Second, the government places its eggs — all of them — firmly in the basket of sound economic management. In 2015 Harper hopes to campaign on a balanced budget and the promise of a strengthening jobs outlook. This is the kind of priority that demands singular focus and consistent reinforcement. It allows no room for fights over the amending formula, clashes with the Péquistes and the rollout of a national referendum replete with Yes and No camps, each dutifully registered with Elections Canada.
Constitutional change — which is what Senate reform requires — is the foam insulation of political priorities. It swells into every crack and sliver of a government's focus. It suffocates its way across a prime minister's agenda until it lodges and hardens there, satisfied only when there's no space or oxygen left for competing items of interest. Even the economy.
Which is why something about all this simply doesn't square.
Sure, people are angry at those senators who abused their privileges. Harper gets that. But do voters really give a tinkers' damn about the Senate itself? Are they willing to see abolition shoot to the top of the nation's list of priorities? Don't bet on it. And don't bet on Harper actually doing it.
Oh, he may say he will. We'll read more summertime spin on the subject from his advisers. No doubt the speech from the throne, as promised, will even dedicate a whole paragraph to the issue. But it's nothing more than sandbagging.
So, look for Harper to pull another Attawapiskat. Pushed by public outrage, he'll voice his own frustration and pledge concrete action. But don't waste your time waiting for the followup. Don't check in later to measure the change. There will be none. Frankly, there can be none.
To launch this government into a true process of constitutional change would be utter madness. Harper knows it. We know it. Let's just hope that Pierre Poilievre knows it. Would be sad to think he's wandering around under the misconception that he has a real job.
Scott Reid is a principal at Feschuk.Reid and a CTV News political analyst. He was Director of Communications for former prime minister Paul Martin. Follow him on Twitter.com/_scottreid


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These murals are located near Franklin St, NE and a new section of the MBT trail.
The Metropolitan Branch Trail is looking great:
Their Web site says:
"The Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) is an 8-mile trail that runs from Union Station in the District of Columbia to Silver Spring in Maryland. Following the Metropolitan Branch Line of the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad, the trail passes through numerous vibrant and historic neighborhoods as well as connecting to the National Mall. The MBT is an important transportation route providing connections to homes, work and play as well as access to seven Metro stations. Current plans include connections to the area's trail network such as the Capital Crescent Trail, Anacostia Trails System, and integration into the East Coast Greenway."
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The collection of prints and drawings includes more than 15,000 works on paper comprising a survey of the history of the graphic arts from the late 15th century to the present. The museum has particularly strong holdings in Modernism. Every major European and American artist and movement of the 19th and 20th centuries are represented, concentrations in key areas are strong, and landmarks of modern printmaking are abundant.
The museum also has a small, but representative, collection of photographs, as well as a substantial assemblage of historical and contemporary works by artists of Hawai'i.


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Reviewed by William H. (age 8)
I liked this book because it is about football and I like football. My favorite character is Mr. Bogey because he plays football. My favorite part is when Eddie, Liza, Melody, and Howie go into the locker room because they meet the players. That sounds like something I'd like to do.
I would recommend this book because it is about football. People who like football would like this book. I think people would like the part when the Bombers become a pro team because it makes me feel happy.


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Inaugural Address
Gun Violence
ESEA Flexibility
Data Points
Equal Opportunity
Community Forum
Quote to Note
Upcoming Events
Inaugural Address
Education was among the priorities in President Obama's January 21 Inaugural Address. Below are some relevant excerpts:
"Our celebration of initiative and enterprise, our insistence on hard work and personal responsibility, these are constants in our character. But, we have always understood that when times change, so must we; that fidelity to our founding principles requires new responses to new challenges; that preserving our individual freedoms ultimately requires collective action.... No single person can train all the math and science teachers we will need to equip our children for the future, or build the roads and networks and research labs that will bring new jobs and businesses to our shores. Now, more than ever, we must do these things together, as one nation and one people."
"We understand that outworn programs are inadequate to the needs of our time. So we must harness new ideas and technology to remake our government, revamp our tax code, reform our schools, and empower our citizens with the skills they need to work harder, learn more, and reach higher. But, while the means will change, our purpose endures: a nation that rewards the effort and determination of every single American. That is what this moment requires. And, that is what will give real meaning to our creed."
"It is now our generation's task to carry on what those pioneers began.... Our journey is not complete until we find a better way to welcome the striving, hopeful immigrants who still see America as a land of opportunityuntil bright young students and engineers are enlisted in our workforce rather than expelled from our country. Our journey is not complete until all our children, from the streets of Detroit to the hills of Appalachia to the quiet lanes of Newtown, know that they are cared for and cherished and always safe from harm."
(A reminder: The President will deliver his State of the Union address on February 12.)
Gun Violence
On January 24, in a live Google+ Hangout, Vice President Biden sat down with participants from across the nation to talk about the Administration's proposals to reduce gun violence. The virtual roundtable was moderated by Hari Sreenivasan of PBS NewsHour, with guests Guy Kawasaki, an author and technology expert; Phil DeFranco, a media entrepreneur and host of the Phil Defranco show on YouTube; Theresa Tillett, a mother and grandmother living in Hartford; and Kimberley Blaine, a blogger and therapist who leads many parenting communities on Google. This was the Vice President's first hangout, and the first White House hangout of the second term.
Also last week, the Department launched a new video interview series, where Secretary Duncan addresses hot topics and burning questions in education. The first episode, titled "Free from Fear," focused on gun violence, school safety, and out-of-school factors influencing student achievement. Questions for the Secretary were derived from feedback received via social media and through outreach by the Department's Teaching Ambassador Fellows.
ESEA Flexibility
The Department recently released a series of new documents defining the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) flexibility program and ways in which participating states are advancing education reforms. ESEA flexibility enables state and school districts to maintain a high bar for student achievement while targeting resources to schools and students most in need of additional support. These documents include:
- "The Opportunity of ESEA Flexibility" (brochure)
- "Protecting School and Student Accountability" (fact sheet)
- "Advancing Accountability and Graduation Rates" (fact sheet)
- "Continuing to Expose and Close Achievement Gaps" (fact sheet)
- "Turning Around the Lowest-Performing Schools" (fact sheet)
- "Supporting Teachers, Leaders, and Local Innovation" (fact sheet)
The documents can also be found on the Department's revamped ESEA flexibility web page.
Data Points
Meanwhile, the Department released student performance data in both reading and mathematics for all schools nationwide for school years 2008-09, 2009-10, and 2010-11. This is the first time the agency is releasing school-level state assessment data. The data is reported to the Department under the requirements of the ESEA, as amended. It provides information on the total number of students who were assessed and received a valid score, along with the calculated percent of those students who score at or above state grade-level proficiency. Information is presented on student subgroups at each grade level, along with information on the school as a whole. In order to protect the privacy of individuals represented within the data, the percentage of students at or above grade level proficiency has been suppressed for very small student groups and "blurred" for larger groups.
Also, a new report from the Department's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) presents the latest release of the Averaged Freshmen Graduation Rate (AFGR) and the event dropout rate, disaggregated by year, gender, race/ethnicity, and grade. According to the report, during the 2009-10 school year, 78.2% of high school students nationwide graduated on time, a substantial increase from the 73.4% recorded in 2005-06. (Note: Secretary Duncan's statement on the report is available online.)
Moreover, the Department issued new state-specific reports profiling second-year progress on education reforms underway in Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and the District of Columbiathe 12 grantees that secured Race to the Top funding in 2010 through the competition's initial two phases. The reports offer summaries of accomplishments made and setbacks experienced by states in pursuing reforms around Race to the Top's four assurance areas: raising academic standards, building robust data systems to improve instruction, supporting great teachers and leaders, and turning around lowest-achieving schools. Some states made strategic investments to develop tools and resources for teachers, students, and parents; launch state-level support networks; or develop additional science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs. Other states launched new pipelines for teachers and leaders, supported key efforts to turn around low-performing schools, or implemented evaluation systems to support educators and inform continuous improvement. The agency's Implementation and Support Unit (ISU) has partnered with states to track progress and provide feedback as they implement large-scale reform. (Note: In addition, the Department has posted Annual Performance Report (APR) data for all Race to the Top states.)
Equal Opportunity
This week, the Department's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance clarifying districts' existing legal obligations to provide equal access to extracurricular activities to students with disabilities. The guidance also urges districts to work with community organizations to increase athletic opportunities for students with disabilities, such as opportunities outside of the existing extracurricular athletic program. Students with disabilities have the right, under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, to an equal opportunity to participate in their schools' extracurricular activities. The guidance supplies examples of the types of reasonable modifications that schools may be required to make to existing policies, practices, or procedures for students with intellectual, developmental, physical, or any other type of disabilities. The guidance also notes that the law does not require that a student with a disability be allowed to participate in any selective or competitive program offered by a district, so long as the selection or competition criteria are not discriminatory. (Note: The Secretary's blog entry on the issue is here.)
Also this week, Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Michael Yudin joined more than 2,300 athletes and their coaches from 110 countries in South Korea for the Special Olympics World Winter Games.
Community Forum
On January 29, a grassroots alliance of community leaders, parents, teachers, and studentshailing from Boston to Oakland, California, and many communities in betweenmet with Secretary Duncan, members of the Department's leadership team, and Special Assistant to the President for Education Policy Roberto Rodriguez in an open forum at the agency's headquarters to discuss the complex issue of school closures. "We want to listen to your thoughts and ideas," the Secretary said. "Let's not just describe the problem; let's talk about solutions."
While the decision to close a school is not made at the federal level, OCR is investigating complaints about school closures in six states, filed by alliance members who cite those actions as discriminatory toward low-income, minority communities. Dozens of representatives described the toll closings have had on them, their families, and their communities. Some discussed safety concerns caused by walks to and from their new schools; others talked about the inequities they saw between schools that had been closed and those that replaced them.
A panel of senior Department officials participated throughout the two-hour event, listening and responding to comments. While the rhetoric was often heated and passionate, the forum concluded with a better understanding of the issue at hand. Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education Deb Delisle pledged that the alliance's proposals would be thoughtfully reviewed by the Department.
Quote to Note
"We have to get out of the catch-up business, and the best way to get out of the catch-up business and to level the playing field is to get our babies off to a great start. [The best investment that we can make] is to increase access to early childhood educationmaking sure it is high-quality and reaching children and communities historically underserved.... If our children enter kindergarten ready to learn, I feel fantastic about where they can go."
|Secretary of Education Arne Duncan (2/1/13), interviewed on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg EDU"
Upcoming Events
February is Black History Month, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and Magnet School Awareness Month.
Secretary Duncan will take part in the Alliance for Excellent Education's second Digital Learning Day (February 6), celebrating teachers and spotlighting successful instructional technology practices in classrooms.
On February 7, the Secretary will testify at a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing on ESEA flexibility.
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PETIT PALAIS, City of Paris Fine Art Museum
Tel: + 33 (0)1 53 43 40 00
Public Transport
Métro: lines 1 and 13, Champs-Elysées Clemenceau station
RER: line C, Invalides station
Bus: 28, 42, 72, 73,83, 93.
Opening Hours
Open daily from 10am to 6pm. Ticket office close at 5:15 pm.
(except mondays and public holidays).
Late night opening Friday until 9pm for temporary exhibitions only.
Admission charges
Free admission to the permanent collections.
Admission charge for temporary exhibitions.
Petit Palais Garden Cafe
Service from 10am to 5pm and until 7pm on Fridays. Closed on Mondays.
Open from 10am to 6pm and until 9pm on Fridays, closed on Mondays.
Group and individual activities
Information and bookings: +33 (0)1 53 43 40 36, Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm.
(Programme available at the museum information desk or on request).
Charges for activities are in addition to the exhibition admission charge..
Audio guides
Audio guides provide a comprehensive look at the museum's permanent collections. Available in 5 languages.
Adult audio guide (French, English, Spanish, German, Italian).
Family audio guide (French, English, Spanish).
Hire charge: € 5 at the information desk.
Room guides
There are detailed guide sheets to the permanent collections available for reference in each gallery.
Tour booklets
On sale at ticket counters, price € 1.
For 4-6 year-olds: Puzzle trail around the collection.
For 7-12 year-olds: An awesome palace. A fun look at everything you need to know about the architecture of the Petit Palais.
Lecture Theatre
Program details available at the information desk.
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I thought I would make these two pictures available to start making more of the Andra/Wanner line available online. I do not know who the couple in the middle are above, but the other four individuals I do know. Mary and Willard are siblings.
William "Bill" Fredrick Andra (1898 – 1990)
Mary Louise Wanner (1901 – 1991) married to Bill Andra
Willard John Wanner (1899 – 1979)
Gladys Laverna "Verna" Thompson (1902-1985) married to Willard Wanner.
It is believed that this photo was taken on vacation in Queen Creek, Maricopa, Arizona.
The four people in this photo I know are the same as above. Hopefully I can get some more by putting this online. But since it is the same people, you can reference above for information. This photo is also believed to be in Queen Creek.
Kenneth LeGrand Bodrero (1915-2007) son of Wilhelmina Bodrero.
Norma Bingham (1921-2007) wife of Kenneth Bodrero
Wilhelmina Wanner (1887-1991) mother of Kenneth and aunt to Willard Wanner and Mary Andra.


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Paul Baker Jr.
Paul E. Baker Jr., 86, of Pensacola, Fla., passed away May 26, 2013. He was born Sept. 13, 1926, in Newton, Kan., to Paul E. Baker Sr. and Vivien Heath Baker.
Paul graduated from Peabody High School in 1944 and was captain of his football team. He joined the Navy and was part of Navy ROTC at Tulane University, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity and an honorary fraternity, Beta Gamma Sigma, just as his father was.
Paul married Edith "Edie" Tusson on Nov. 27, 1947. Paul and Edie had four children. He lived happily with Edie for 59 years, until her death.
Paul was called back into active duty during the Korean War and served as lieutenant in Japan from 1952 to 1954.
Paul worked at Texaco for 40 years and relocated his home and family several times from Louisiana, Oklahoma, and then to New York. He worked as the vice president of Texaco in the Middle East/Far East Division. His job required frequent travel to foreign countries where he negotiated oil contracts.
Paul and Edie retired in Gulf Breeze, Fla. He enjoyed playing golf, traveling, bridge, watching sports, cooking, and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Vivien Baker; his wife, Edie; his daughter, Elizabeth; his two brothers, Hoyt and Heath; and his sister, Carol Foote.
Paul is survived by his brother, Ross Baker; his three children, Paul E. Baker III, Stephanie Henderson, and Pam Anderson; four grandchildren; Jessica, Matthew, Michael, and Heather Anderson; his nieces and nephews; and many family and friends.
A memorial service was held at Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Peabody.


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Now, onto all the gritty details. This is going to be a long one, so you might want to get a sandwich, a soda, and your favorite brushable pony.
Please read this whole post as it covers what's going on and our timeline, stuff I'm sure you'll want to know.
All prices are in USD.
The books are $19.99 each.
For one book, shipping will be:
US: $5 (Shipping for 2 sets is $7)
Canada: $21
Everywhere else is pretty much all $25. Though we'll charge based on each country, which might be a bit different.
Total cost for US will be $24.99
Canada $40.99
International should be around $44.99.
The rest of this is just to clarify a couple of things about how everything is going to go down from here. Especially with one of the main questions we keep getting about this, so let's start clearing everything up, shall we?
When are the books going to be shipped to you?
That, my friend, depends entirely on you and your fellow signers and how fast we're able to get all the payments in. Simply put, we do not have the books on hand to be able to ship them out as soon as we get the costs covered to make and ship them. We're not Discord. We can't just snap our clawed fingers and magically have a brand new copy of Fallout Equestria ready and waiting for you.
It would be nice if we could do that. It would also be nice to make it rain chocolate, but the real world doesn't work like that.
The printing itself is going to take 5 to 6 weeks. Please note that this is not after the initial quote is given, and we send the printer the final files. Life, unfortunately, does not work like that.
Printing of the books will start only after the printer has received the cleared payment.
Those two points cannot be stressed enough. Printing the books will take 5 to 6 weeks and will only start after the printer has received the cleared payment.
So, when are the books going to be shipped to you? The books will be shipped out to everyone who has signed approximately 7 to 8 weeks after all payments have been collected from every signer.
That is of course, assuming that nothing goes wrong during that time frame. If something does, you will be notified immediately that the schedule has been changed.
How soon will the printer get the payment?
The short answer: as soon as possible.
The long answer: that depends on how fast we receive all the payments. Ideally, we would love to send in the payment no more than one week after sending out all the invoices. Will that work? Discord only knows, but I would like to think so.
When are the payment due?
Realistically, we would like to have payment due upon receipt of the invoice. However, we know that isn't going to happen for everyone. Unexpected expenses come up; payday isn't until next week; etc. We understand that money is trouble. However, we also need you signers to understand that the speed at which this project moves is based entirely on how quickly we get the total payment amount in.
So this is how it is going to work.
For those backers on the main list, payment is due March 14th.
If after the 14th payment has not been received, your invoice will be canceled and you will be removed from the signup list.
For those backers who get moved from the reserve list to the main list after the initial invoices go out, payment is due one week after the send date of the invoice.
Again, if payment hasn't been received after the week has passed, your invoice will be canceled and you will be removed from the list.
As to what would happen at that point? We would keep going through the waitlist until all orders had been filled and paid for. If we somehow go through the entire waitlist and still haven't filled the entire order, we have a contingency for that.
What is the contingency plan if the order is not filled?
That will be revealed if, and if only if, there becomes a need for it.
How will I know that my order is ready to ship?
We will regularly post updates on the homepage, and we will send a mass email when all the books ship.
If you live in the US, you will receive a USPS tracking number. Outside of the US tracking will not be possible for single book orders. It's a trade off of saving money by using flat rate shipping. Regardless, we'll make sure you know when your order has been shipped.
I've moved or am in the process of moving, or will expect to have moved by the time comes for shipping. Are you guys going to be able handle a change in address?
The answer to this question is yes. However, we must be informed about the address change ASAP otherwise your books will be sent to the address we have listed in our database.
We are not mindreaders, nor are we clairvoyant. If you move, you have to give us a heads up, otherwise your book will be sent to your previous address. If you're unsure what address we have on file, it will be listed on your online invoice.
That's all to report for now. As always, we'll post regular updates here. You should definitely check back every so often to stay up to date.
If you have any quesnios or concerns, check out the FAQ, or feel free to email us at firstname.lastname@example.com
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Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, what do I do?
First things first, you should be getting an email from "firstname.lastname@example.com" via blinksale.com so be sure to check your spam folder if you can't find it. Once you open it up you'll see the following:
Do you see the "Pay this invoice" button? You should click that! You'll then see the following:
The next step is important! Double check the address directly below your Invoice #. In my case it's a Cleveland address. This is where your books will be shipped to. If this is wrong do not pay the invoice. Send an email to email@example.com with the updated address. Do not post in the forums. Do not send us a private message. Send an email to the address.If everything is correct then click the big "$ Pay Invoice" button and you'll see the following form come up:
On the left you can enter your credit card information. We accept the following cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, Discover, and Diners Club. On the right you need to enter the Billing Address for your credit card. This is not your shipping address. Do not use this field to update your shipping address. In fact, we do not even get to see this information! It is passed right through Blinksale (the service we use to invoice you) to Stripe (the service we use to bill you). Our payment system is PCI compliant so your personal information is protected.. Once you have verified that the information is correct click on "Send Payment". Your screen will look like this now:
You'll also get a receipt emailed to you:
And your bank might also email you a notification:
At this point you're all set!
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Re: Pink Eyes - Invoices Are on Their Way!
I will be watching INTENTLY for the e-mail. Literally, as soon as I receive it, the payment is going out.
Re: Pink Eyes - Invoices Are on Their Way!
Just paid.
I know it's going to take a little while, but I can't wait to get my copy of this book.
I know it's going to take a little while, but I can't wait to get my copy of this book.
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Re: Pink Eyes - Invoices Are on Their Way!
Just paid mine as well!!!
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Re: Pink Eyes - Invoices Have Been Emailed Out!
Just paid my invoice REALLY looking forward to reading the book!
Re: Pink Eyes - Invoices Have Been Emailed Out!
It has been paid!
And now the epic waiting game.
And now the epic waiting game.
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Re: Pink Eyes - Invoices Have Been Emailed Out!
Just payed the invoice. Now to wait for the book
Re: Pink Eyes - Invoices Have Been Emailed Out!
Paid, now I simply wait.
Then when I get it, relive Puppy's adventure across the 52.
I'm probably going to do a chapter by chapter breakdown over on Fimfiction when I get it (it's something I've thought about doing for a bit now).
But that's just fluff, point is I am ready!
Then when I get it, relive Puppy's adventure across the 52.
I'm probably going to do a chapter by chapter breakdown over on Fimfiction when I get it (it's something I've thought about doing for a bit now).
But that's just fluff, point is I am ready!
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Neighbors riled about trash plant plan
Hearing set on proposal to build waste transfer station on Plumtrees Road site
DANBURY -- A plan to build a solid waste transfer station on Plumtrees Road is expected to draw strong opposition from neighbors at a public hearing set for 6 p.m. Monday at City Hall.
More than 200 people signed a petition earlier this year demanding a hearing before the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection gives final approval to an application to build the 34,000-square-foot facility, which would handle up to 800 tons of trash per day.
The plan, submitted by MSW Associates LLC, also includes two-story office building. It has already received preliminary approval from the state agency.
"It is very important that residents concerned with the proposed transfer station attend the public hearing and address concerns to directly to the DEEP," said Fourth Ward Councilman Thomas Saadi.
MSW principal Joseph Putnam, who owns the land where the station would be built, proposed a smaller, 11,000-square foot facility in 2007, but that plan was rejected by the city's Planning Commission. An appeal of that decision is pending in state Superior Court.
Putnam has since applied to the state to build the transfer station on an adjacent parcel he also owns, allowing it to be considered as a new application.
But the second plan has also generated opposition from residents of the low-income Eden Drive public housing complex and several condominium developments in the area. Residents are concerned about increased truck traffic on Plumtrees, Shelter Rock and Newtown roads and odors generated by the operation.
Attorney Ann Catino, who represents MSW, said the state-of-the art facility will include an odor reduction system. The station also would create jobs, she said.
The plant would be located in an area that also includes the city's wastewater treatment facility.
Local officials including Mayor Mark Boughton have opposed the plan, saying the city already has a transfer station on White Street, operated by Winters Brothers, and doesn't need another.
Cheryl Reedy, director of the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority, said a second facility could have dire financial implications for the 11 area towns that currently send their waste to the Wheelabrator trash-to-energy plant in Bridgeport. The authority's contract with Wheelabrator requires the towns to pay additional fees if they don't deliver at least 115,000 tons of waste to the Bridgeport plant each year.
State Rep. David Arconti, D-Danbury, who has been working with Saadi and fellow Fourth Ward Councilman Peter Nero to galvanize residents against the proposal, said opponents need to prove to DEEP officials that the MSW plan is bad environmental policy.
"I think with the city and the HRRA opposition, we have a great case," Arconti said. "I think there is going to be a big turnout."
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CD-i Emulator release 0.5.3-beta1 to arrive before october
>> Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Quick status update about CD-i Emulator 0.53: CD-i Fan had some problems with upgrading his PC because Visual Studio 6 has problems working under Windows 7. His older CD-i Emulator development builds didn't even work under Windows 7. With the new Visual Studio 2010, he could try building CD-i Emulator again! Read the full article at his CD-i Bits Blog. CD-i Fan: "After finding the single source line that generated the 300+ errors I got on the first build, it appears that I now again have a working development build of the most recent CD-i Emulator, optimistically labeled v0.5.3-beta1. It seems to run like a charm, doing 50/50 frames on non-FMV titles and even 34/50 on my FMV test cases. Wow!
Using Visual Studio 2010 means that the minimum system requirement is now Windows XP, as earlier Windows versions are no longer supported as C++ build targets. But I don't think that should really be a problem.
At the end of next month it will be five years since the original CD-i Emulator v0.5.2 public release; I'm hoping to release 0.5.3-beta1 before that."
CD-i Emulator 0.52 was released September 29, 2005, which was the first and still only public release.
[Thanks, CD-i Fan]


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0The Durham Story: A new film telling the story of the birth, growth and character of Durham University through the antics and adventures of students across the last 180 years.
Join Alex Morgan in this new documentary and plunge into the mischievous world of Durham's first students, reliving their antics and adventures and comparing their tales with those of undergraduates today. With Contributions from Bill Bryson, Sir Thomas Allen, and Jeremy Vine.
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The Q5 is now launching in emerging markets - and at a price level that is raw folly. After the May quarter volume disappointment, it seems highly likely that BlackBerry priced the Q10 and Z10 too high. What the company needs is a staunch Curve upgrade; a cheap, cheerful smartphone that would shore up BlackBerry's position in Middle East, Africa and South-East Asia. Africa is crucial to BlackBerry; it held more than 50% of the smartphone share in rapidly growing markets like South Africa and Nigeria as recently as in 2012. If BlackBerry Messenger is to have any future as a messaging platform, it rests on BB10 devices maintaining a very high market share in countries like Nigeria, UAE, Malaysia and Philippines. Now that a horde of messaging apps like WeChat, Kik and LINE is taking off in these very markets, BlackBerry can ill afford any further slippage of its hardware share. Universal messaging apps supported by
The only way BlackBerry can retain a viable smartphone platform is to sell devices that are competitive in emerging markets where smartphone usage is now spreading to middle class from the narrow slice of the most affluent consumers. And this is why the Q5 pricing is so astounding. In Nigeria, one of BlackBerry's cornerstone markets, the device is now launching at 65'000 nairas - more than $400. This is just 27% below the price of a Samsung Note II - a premium luxury device.
The Q5 is priced more than 100% above the price of a LG Optimus L5 II, a model with a 4 inch display and a 5 MP rear camera. It is 400% above the price of a Nokia Asha 200, a QWERTY feature phone that effectively mimics many BlackBerry features with a cheap hardware build.
Of course, the Q5 is going to sell well in places like Nigeria for a few weeks or a month as it taps into the old, affluent, urban user base it used to dominate. But holding a portion of that base is nowhere close to what BlackBerry needs to achieve right now. The company absolutely must make inroads into the middle classes and rural consumers that are the new source of growth in the smartphone markets of Nigeria, Malaysia and Philippines. Those consumers are now captivated by the smartphone war between Nokia's $100 Asha phones and $150 low-end Lumias vs. Asian Android devices in the same price points. That $100-200 war raging on in emerging markets is where the volume growth of this business is taking place. Trying to take the high road with a $400 "value" model is lunacy. That price point worked well in 2010 when high-end BlackBerries commanded unsubsidized prices of $600-700 with ease. Those days are gone; BlackBerry needs to duplicate Nokia's aggressive low-end Lumia strategy as of now. The problem is that the company may not have anything in its near term product road map that fits the bill.
The upcoming budget iPhone could deal a truly devastating blow against this $400 BlackBerry. The time to launch a truly competitive, sub-$250 model is running out.
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Luckily, many primary sources exist describing 'life on the Frontier,' by which one can at least gain a semblance of the perils and harsh reality that our ancestors endured, as well as an almost nostalgic yearning for a time long past that could prove to be either 'Edenic' or 'Hellish,' depending perhaps on one's perspective.
Elias Pym Fordham, describing the frontier of Illinois Territory in 1817, remarked:
To be at an unknown distance from the dwellings of man...and then to lie at night in a blanket, with your feet to a fire, with your rifle hugged in your arms, listening to the howling wolves, and starting at the shriek of the terrible panther: This it is to be in a wilderness alone.One visitor to a Kentucky pioneer station or fort, during the time of Daniel Boone in the late 18th-century, stated how:
The whole dirt and filth of the Fort, putrified flesh, dead dogs, horse, cow, hog excrement and human odour," coupled "with the Ashes and sweepings of filthy Cabbins, the dirtiness of the people, steeping skins to dress and washing every sort of dirty rags and cloths, will certainly contribute to render the inhabitants of this place sickly." One visitor to Boonesborough itself, remarked how its residents were, "a poor, distressed, half-naked, half-starved people," while another settler lamented how there was "no bred, no salt, no vegetables, no fruit of any kind, no Ardent sperrets, indeed nothing but meet {meat}.
A Mr. Andrew Boggs, along with his wife Margery Harris, were the first settlers in what is now Centre County, Pennsylvania, at a place called 'Bald Eagle's Nest' (the site of Milesburg) in 1769. Boggs ran a 'Trader's Inn,' which was visited on one occasion by the Rev. Philip Vicars Fithian, of Greenwich, New Jersey, who was on a tour of the frontier in the spring of 1775. The good parson relates how the pioneer post was located in a "pleasant spot," with a "broad creek running by the door." However, his appreciation for his lodgings 'soon soured,' since he then remarks that,
Soon after we had dined, two Indian boys bolted in (they never knock or speak at the door), with seven large fish--In return Mrs. Boggs gave them bread and a piece of our venison. Down they sat in the ashes before the fire, stirred up the coals, and laid on their flesh. When it was roasted, they eat in great mouthfuls and devoured it with the greatest rapacity...
I sat me down on a three-legged stool to writing. This house looks and smells like a shambles--raw flesh and blood, fish and deer, flesh and blood in every part--mangled, wasting flesh on every shelf. Hounds licking up the blood from the floor...naked Indians. Ten hundred thousand flies. Oh, I fear there are as many fleas. Seize me soon, kind sleep, lock me in they sweet embrace...as I lay me down let me...lose my senses!
Stop! oh, stop! sleep to-night is gone. Four Indians came droving in, each with a large knife and tomahawk...For all this settlement I would not live here--for two such settlements--not for five hundred a year.Lucy Watson, who had lived on the frontier in New Hampshire in 1762, recalled in later years, how as a child her family "could hear the wolves howling near them every night. The Foxes could be heard to Bark by day as well as by night. The Panthers too, were several times heard. They cried like the voice of a woman in distress, and would deceive Persons so as to incline them to go after them..."
Lucy goes on to relate how her family had went "to work to cutting down Trees, to burn them away and get the Land clear. This they did themselves, for they could not get any hired help.--The wild wooden state was such, that formerly a Mrs. Pritchet, with her infant Son, got lost therein--She wandered about till the child died and she buried it under a Tree root, where the ground was broken by the blown over tree. Hunger and anxiety bewildered her mind and when she was found after many days of search...she was so wild she fled from them. Her clothes had been nearly torn off by the bushes and brakes."
Many early frontier families, floated down the Ohio River on 'flatboats,' from Redstone, located in what is now Fayette County, Pennsylvania, to Limestone (now Maysville, Kentucky my home town), where many such would-be settlers were waylaid, captured, or murdered before ever arriving at their intended destination. One such family was that of Jacob Greathouse, and his party of sixteen, in the spring of 1791. Other pioneers in their group had previously arrived at Limestone, but the Greathouse family had not appeared as expected. Thus, a relief party of frontiersmen went to search for them, and soon found them all, from the youngest to the oldest, scalped and tortured.
Jacob Greathouse and his wife "had been tethered each to a sapling...Their bellies had been opened...and a loose end of the entrails tied to the sapling. They had then either been dragged or prodded around and around so that their intestines had been pulled out of their bodies to wind around the trees as they walked...Greathouse himself had stumbled along until not only his intestines but even his stomach had been pulled out and wound into the obscene mass on the tree. They had been scalped and burning coals stuffed into their body cavities before the Indians departed."
Such accounts as the above were quite often the realities of 'life on the Frontier.' Yet, still there literally hundreds of thousands of pioneers who ventured westwards. Frederick Jackson Turner, an historian and son of early Wisconsin settlers, would write a seminal essay, entitled, "The Frontier in American History," wherein he would vividly recall the 'hybrid' culture created on the frontier, with the merging of Native-American and Anglo-American societies. Though he advocated that American democracy had originated as the result of the frontier experience, later scholars such as Ray Allen Billington, would challenge his thesis, but admit that Turner's theory held true in that "the frontier environment" did indeed heighten or intensify democratic institutions, rugged individualism, and independent thinking.
It is appropriate to close this blog entry with a famed quotation, taken from Turner's essay, which contains much truth as well as 'romance' of the frontier experience in America. He states:
The wilderness masters the colonist. It finds him a European in dress, industries, tools, mode of travel, and thought. It takes him from the railroad car, and puts him in the birch canoe. It strips off the garments of civilization and arrays him in the hunting shirt and the moccasin. It puts him in the log cabin of the Cherokee and Iroquois and runs an Indian palisade around him.The 'frontier' is a massive subject in and of itself, in regard to our American heritage. Luckily, much of its past reality and romance can be found here, within the primary and secondary sources, available at The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia.
Before long he has gone to planting Indian corn and plowing with a sharp stick; he shouts the war cry and takes the scalp in orthodox Indian fashion. In short, at the frontier the environment is at first too strong for the man. He must accept the conditions which it furnishes, or perish, and so he fits himself into the Indian clearings and follows the Indian trails.
Little by little he transforms the wilderness, but the outcome is not the old Europe...The fact is, that here is a new product that is American.


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Hopefully you're planning a weekend full of relaxation with your family and friends this Memorial Day. But I bet you're also going to squeeze in some chores, errands and shopping as well.
We can help you with that... if it's furniture you're shopping for.
Check out our Big Storewide Memorial Day Furniture Sale.
On this patriotic weekend, you can feel good knowing our handcrafted wood furniture is 100% American made. Even better-- you'll save 15% off just about everything store-wide including bedroom furniture, dining room furniture, home office furniture and living room furniture. And we've delivered to all 50 states in the USA using our white glove delivery and set-up service so you can be confident that your furniture will arive safe and sound... with our craftsman's lifetime guarantee.
The best part? You don't have to rush around town to shop for your furniture. Relax and browse with your friends and family from the comfort of your home, backyard, beach or BBQ. The sale goes through this weekend and ends Tuesday, May 29 at midnight. Don't miss it!


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Ah.. memories. The summer I was 12 and my brother 8, our dad went out and bought us Atari : Pong. It was a simple game, a small white dot bounced back and forth off of white bars that moved up and down. We sat for hours playing that game. Were we bored? Nope. We played for hours only stopping for bathroom breaks and food. I really think that my mom enjoyed that summer the most. We left her alone. And what mom wouldn't like a summer of peace?
My next video game was Zelda. On Nintendo 64. I was in heaven. Here was a game that brought all of my fantasy books into 2D reality! Castles, monsters, quests, magic items, magic powers, a princess that needed rescuing by THE HERO!
I got older and lost touch with my gamer side. Kids, work and paying the bills took up most of my day. But, I still thought about Zelda every now and then.
Eight or nine years ago my (now) husband Pete hearing me talk of being a gamer took matters into his own hands. He did some asking around, talked to my girls and voila! for my birthday bought me a Gameboy. With a Zelda game. And it was like I was 12 again. Zelda needed to be saved and Link was going to do it! I played until I beat the game. I found out that Zelda had several games and so I got them all for my gameboy. I have other games but Zelda is my favorite.
I still get to be the hero, save the day, and oh, annihilate some bad guys. It makes sense my love for RPG games and my writing a paranormal book. I will have my castle, my hero and my quest. Life is good.
Did you play video games when you were a kid? Do you let your inner kid out and play them still? Do you think your gamer side influenced your writer side? Let me know. And thanks for stopping by.