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Hello everyone at the forum, i've been playing dead zone for 3 years, always love Con, the community and his games.
Today i want to suggest a few ideas to the game, just to add more way of doing stealth and how to make the weapon or book, for example lone wolf and bows more viable to be equipped. Now, this may be pretty ridiculous, and i understand if the dev team is very busy to not notice this, or do anything since it the ideas itself is not so great. Or it may require HUGE revamp of the game itself.
Because of this, i'm gonna leave it as point for easy read.
-Remove the random horde chances
-Remove the ability for zeds to spawn close to survivors
-Add noise generation like TLS:Union City
-Make it so that amno is more rarer
-Add noise generated structure
Now, i will explain why the things above is suggested.
-In my opinion based on 1 and 3 , when i try to do 2 man, equipped with stealth weapon to loot nearby stores, a horde can ruin the run by appearing because it is completely random, and then i have to abandon said run and wait for 4 hours.To me, it isn't exactly fun, failing because lady luck wasn't exactly at your side during that time. With the game punish you for no reason. My opinion is that we should scale it like what Union City does,
(bigger gun = big horde)
Like for example, if you bring the biggest baddest guns in the Dead Zone, you want to make sure you attracted every dang zeds just to spray lead at em, you don't care about waves, you just want to kill em all.
But then you want to go stealthy by using those bows nobody uses and the melee or silenced guns, you just want to loot stuff and get out
So i think we should have noise meter as a measurement to spawning a horde, that way, there will be two playstyle, stealthy and lead flavoured spam.
-As for point 2, i mainly fixed my survivors position to well entrench area and uses them as distraction for hordes while my scav/med loot silently far away. As said looting was going on thou, suddenly zombies coming from the crack that wasn't even near said noise from LMG's fires and attacked my scav/med.
I think it can and should be fix by having said zeds ignore the one that wasn't making the noises, (i mean, its pretty logical right?) or atleast make it so the holes that was near the noises spawn zeds (It be one hell of a programming thou)
-Now for 4, this one is pretty minor thinking, it's mostly just for stealth playstyle to be more viable, like seriously, where do people been getting those amno they spend daily for LMG's and heavy caliber sniper?
-And as for 5, it's the same as 4, just to add more tactics to the game as a whole.
Sorry for my bad english, it isn't my native language.
It's mostly just suggestion, nothing serious, and i want to see the game to be more prosperous with its contents.
Thank you guys for reading this, and thank you especially to Con and his staff for making this game. I loved it.
Anyway, i liked to hear your opinion about this, if it's great or not, maybe it get updated to the game itself (ye never know)


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"I know! I know!" Becky screeched. She pulled out a shiny Swiss Army pocket knife from her stone washed cut offs and proudly showed it to Melody.
"What the heck is that for, Girl Scouts?" Melody said and fired a quick look at the front door. No mean moms in sight. Melody was all out of options and was certain bud Becky could not come up with anything that could or would change her own mother's mind. She refused to look directly at her best bud for fear of the lump in her throat. She knew if she looked at Becky's eyes, as brown as her own, with shoulder length greasy brown hair to match, that lump would turn into tears and drown her sherbet. So, she licked her sweet treat instead. She handed Becky what was left of the soggy cone. Becky slurped away oblivious to the imminent threat at hand. Becky's idea had not worked and were part of the reason they were in this mess in the first place.
Last week, Becky told Melody to reason with her mother. "Just tell her!" Melody knew better. Her mom was stubborn as a bull. Melody had, in the past, tried a few of the tactics she witnessed her play mates make to sway their parents and it had not ended well for Melody. When Mrs. Pinter put her foot down, it was a Looney Tunes "That's All Folks!" kind of thing.
The short reign of Becky Wheatly and Melody Pinter as best friends had come to a swift finale, just 2 and a half short years. They met in kindergarten and became fast friends. They played together almost all day every Saturday and in the Summer they were together daily. For hours they explored the deep woods behind the high school playing Swiss Family Robinson, they dragged buckets of crawfish from the creek near the cemetery that stunk up the garage, and they played house mostly at Melody's because Mrs. Pinter hadn't met Becky's parents. Why couldn't Becky just play at her house? But no she had to suggest to Mrs. Pinter that she meet her big brothers instead. Besides they were the ones who were home most of the time anyway. Melody had never heard about or seen Becky's parents and Becky only talked about her big brothers. That was the meeting marked the beginning of the end. The last time Melody played at Becky's. And the last time Becky was allowed in Melody's house.
After the said meeting, her mother's rampage had been seismically proportional to the end of the world. Only this time, Melody was happy that her mother's rage was not directed at her. "Who the hell do those poor, bunch a good for nothin, low down, triflin bunch a nothin'sthink they are? Gonna have the nerve, the gaul, the audacity to open they not past a 3rd grade education, West Virginia hillbilly, trailer park, feeding Mountain Dew soda pop to newborn babies mouths to say my baby can't play with their little beat up sister in they little, dirty, stankin beat up house? Just because you black? Paleeaze!" Mrs. Pinter paused the rant to catch her breath. She didn't rinse the dishes before putting them in the dish washer. This was a no no. But Melody thought better of reminding her mother who glared at her like she had, "You betta not go back over there. They should be honored to have a Pinter grace that muck they call a house. You betta not go back over there. You hear me?" She didn't give Melody time to answer. "Hell will freeze over and heaven will be one big burning bush before you EVER take yo black self over to they dirty white house! You hear me? Answer me when I am talking to you young lady." Melody obeyed, "Yes, Ma'a-" She didn't wait for Melody to finish, "I didn't come all the way to NJ from the red dirt,stinking outhouse, backward, bloody handed cotton picking country for this. No sireee! And where are her parents anyway? Them boys couldn't put together a sentence if their lives depended on it." She wanted to tell her mother that their house was pretty clean except for that flea infestation. But she wasn't supposed to be there when no one was home in the first place. Melody had been there when Becky was home alone a few times. She wasn't sure what their being white had to do with anything but that was the cat's fleas not theirs. Melody thought the flea thing, besides the red itchy bumps all over Becky, was pretty cool. The big plastic tent that was over their entire 4 bedroom Rancher house for a day looked like a super special flying saucer.
Melody cleared the table but opted to pass the dinner dishes to her mom across the white island countertop that separated them instead of walking directly into the kitchen. It was usually Melody's chore to do the dinner dishes but she didn't say a peep. She thought she could probably leave and go upstairs to her room and her mom would be none the wiser.
"Humph! They got some nerve! Listening to the one who got all the money, all the power and control and too dumb to realize they are pawns of their own white stupidity. I know that kind. I grew up wit that kind. Keep them dumb and poor quicker than me. Dumb is the real definition of a nigga, not black my dear. Dumb and white is worse than dumb and any kind of black in my book. Because the white man gets them to think that they better than me or you, just because they white? Paleaeze! They relax into their limitation. Lazy. Our limitations are imposed." She mindlessly slung Melody a soaking, soapy dishcloth and without skipping a beat continued, "Systematic sins against humanity. They ain't got no damn excuse as far as I'm concerned. No excuse! You better not go over there! You hear me? You better not! And she bette not step her licey head in my house again." Melody wanted to ask what systematic meant and a whole bunch of words but once she opened her mouth only,"Okay mommy" came out.
Melody quietly wiped the table down and passed the rag back to her mother. Melody also wanted to tell her that the lice thing was fixed in Becky's hair and that she had fixed it herself with some V05. Even though she was scared to spook her mom with words and even though her heart raced a little each time her mother moved somehow this tirade made Melody feel close to her mom.
After dinner they even drove to Sunnyside Farms for homemade ice cream. Mrs. Pinter got her favorite, butter pecan. Her mother always ate butter pecan when she was upset. Well, she ate it when she was happy too but she ate a little more when she was upset. Melody even got to get a cone and whole container of her favorite, rainbow sherbet to take home for later. She was planning to hide it in the freezer behind liver or something so her brother wouldn't see it.
Melody had forgotten about the Becky pact her mother instituted by the time their red and brown station wagon pulled up the driveway. Becky was sitting on the red bench on the front porch. Melody jumped out of the car and ran to greet Becky. "Want some Sherbet?"
"Sure! Hey Mrs. Pinter!"
"Hay?" Mrs. Pinter said in her teacher voice. Melody wanted to whisper to Becky, hay is for horses but picked a red berry off the bush and squashed it in between her fingers instead. Mrs. Pinter didn't smile but addressed her politely, "Hello Becky. Does your family know you are here?" Becky dug her hands deep into her pockets and looked down. "They aren't, like, um home." Mrs. Pinter towered over them and reality bore down on the two girls like the sun had moved just above their heads to incinerate them to smithereens. They were done. There friendship cooked.
"Well I don't want you disobeying your parents." Mrs. Pinter looked at Becky then at Melody. It seemed like she was going to say something but instead said, "Melody 10 minutes. Then you have to practice the piano. You have things to do. An idol mind is the devils playground." The screen door screeched and the iron knocker to the door made a loud singular BANG. Mrs. Pinter was gone. But somehow she wasn't.
The two stood across from each other and said nothing for a while. Melody looked at the sherbet stain on her shirt and hoped it would come out in the wash. It was her favorite. A pink t-shirt with a roller-skate and shoe strings hanging that you could actually tie. Becky dug deeper into her pockets and smiled. "I know I know!" Melody looked at the front door, then at the knife.
"What the heck is that for, Girl Scouts?"
"I figured out how we can still be friends!"
The door opened. Mrs. Pinter nodded for Melody to come to the door. Becky quickly shoved the knife back in her pocket. Melody opened the screen door and Mrs. Pinter handed her two bowls of sherbet. Through the screen her mother said, "After you finish you are going to have to use your words and tell your friends you have things to do."
"Yes mommy." Melody smiled. "Thank's, I mean thank you Mrs. P." Becky said. There was still hope.
The girls slurped and gobbled in silence. Their good times were being threatened by the grown ups. Melody swirled the remaining colors of the melting sherbet together with her spoon. She put the bowl to her mouth and drank the rest. Becky licked any remaining sticky drippings from her hands, wiped them on her shirt and brandished her pocket knife. "Look it." Becky opened the blade and placed the pointy head of the knife into her tender skin.
"That your girl scout knife?"
"Yup!" Becky's tongue always protruded out of one side of her mouth when she was concentrating. She gently pushed the sharp blade into her forearm. A bright red stream of blood stained Becky's freckly arm. She looked up at Melody and winked. Melody wrinkled her forehead. She could hear her mother in her head, you keep making that face it will stay that way. But she couldn't help it. Becky took the tip of the blade and lifted the thin layer of her skin that protected her muscles and blood vessels. "Ewww. Don't that hurt?" Melody screamed.
"A little. But its worth it."
"What do you see?"
"No silly after that."
"Skin. Ew. It looks like meat. Like chicken."
"Now you go." Becky passed the knife to Melody but Melody let go of the knife and it fell on the ground.
"Nuh uh! I can't have no marks on my body unless my mommy puts them their. And besides. Why?"
"Cuz underneath we the same silly. You not black."
"I'm not?"
"Nope! You just got a tan is all! You not black and I'm not white. We like are like, chicken! We can play together. Here I'll do you so you can see." Melody jumped back.
"That's gonna hurt."
Becky picked up the knife and wiped her blood on her jeans. "You wanna be friends or not? Just trust me." Melody looked at the front door. There were no signs of life.
"Okay. But after I gotta practice the piano." Melody extended her left arm.
"No the other arm so we can be twins." Becky was concentrating. "Gotta not cut too deep." She placed the blade flat against Melody's forearm. The sun caught a glimmer on the silver that reflected a gleaming light from the knife. "One, two, three." She cut into Melody's skin. Melody barely flinched. Her lips disappeared and her teeth bore into them. But the lifting of Melody's top layer of skin was a different story. They both looked at the blood pouring from Melody's arm. "Why is mine bleeding more?"
Becky shrugged her shoulders. "Maybe black people got more blood. What do you see?"
"I thought I wasn't black?"
"You know what I mean. What do you see?"
"Blood. Okay blood and skin." A broad smile took over Becky's face.
"And! What color is it?"
"The meat? Ohhh! It looks like chicken too! Squawk!"
"See? I told you! Now we can be friends! You not black I'm not white! Underneath we the same!"
"Wow!!! The chicken sisterhood!"
"Best buds forever! Squawk!"
The two friends from Kindergarten danced and jumped around the porch. They made a song of the words. You're not black, I'm not white. Deep inside we are the same. They danced and chased each other around the porch screaming, "We're the same! We're the same!" Becky stopped. "Lets seal it with blood!"
"Okay! Blood sisters!"
"Yeah that's even better than best friends Melly!"
"Yeah and you got freckles. They the same color as me!"
"Yeah! God just didn't finish coloring me in!" Brown arm and freckly peach arm merged into one bloody mess. They sealed their friendship with blood. A few minutes later. Melody was passed out on the front lawn and Becky was meekly but urgently banging on the front door.
MATTILYN ROCHESTER's most recent performance was at the Catalina Jazz club. She has performed literally all over the world: throughout the US, Asia and Africa. This excerpt is a work in progress of her memoir and solo show, now entitled, "The Long Goodbye" a mother who can't remember and a daughter who can't forget.


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Hillary Clinton Supporters -- The Global Warming Deniers of Democratic Politics?
Hillary Clinton supporters seem to have become the equivalent of global warming deniers in Democratic politics. If facts don't suit your argument, insist on the opposite. And even more importantly, insist that your non-facts get at least 50% of the coverage.
The Clinton team is now trying to make the specious argument that she is winning in the popular vote. The first problem with that argument is that it's not true. Obama still leads by over 500,000 votes. The second problem is that they try to include states like Michigan and Florida where all sides agreed not to campaign or have their delegates counted. Hillary Clinton's flip-flop on these states is even more absurd given that Obama wasn't even on the ballot in Michigan.
But the more fundamental problem with this popular vote argument is that it is the wrong metric. Nobody ever said they were running a campaign for more popular votes. If those were the ground rules, no one would have spent any time in Iowa or New Hampshire. Obama and the others would have been campaigning in California for six months to a year instead of those first primary and caucus states.
This is like saying we're counting only touchdowns in the middle of a basketball game. Well if I knew that was the game we were playing I would have put on a helmet and tackled you a long time ago. Why did I bother scoring all these baskets?
Look, this is absurd. Why is anyone humoring these arguments? Why do we have to cover Hillary Clinton's side as if it has as much validity as Obama's? This isn't about who is the better candidate; this is about facts and reality. She can claim to be better on healthcare, but she can't claim to have a lead in this race. One is subjective, the other is objective.
None of her arguments make any sense: She wins the big states - congratulations, go run for president in a country where there are only big states. The popular vote is now the relevant metric in this election - then you're disenfranchising all of the caucus states and changing the rules in the middle of the game. Obama is not electable - really, then why is he kicking your ass in this election?
I love the audacity of someone who is losing to another candidate claiming that candidate is not electable. So, what does that make you?
You might love Hillary Clinton, you might think she would make a great president and you might even have concerns about her opponent. You have a right to think all these things, but you don't have a right to your own math. Two plus two still equals four and Hillary's team shouldn't get equal time for claiming it equals five for her but only three for Barack.
We have got to stop treating these math deniers as if they have any legitimacy or credibility. They are spinning for their side and the tales they are spinning are comically wrong. And as always, the media is falling prey to the idea that every side of an argument must be presented equally rather than what the facts merit.
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Yahoo said the "For Sale" sign is still on its front lawn and that Microsoft should buy the company.
The internet portal's co-founder and CEO Jerry Yang made the comment despite the fact Yahoo rejected a $33 (Ł21) a share offer from Microsoft back in May.
Mr Yang's suggestion also came hours after Google pulled out of an internet advertising partnership with Yahoo.
"To this day the best thing for Microsoft to do is buy Yahoo," said Mr Yang.
"I don't think that is a bad idea at all, at the right price whatever that price is. We're willing to sell the company," he told a packed ballroom at the Web 2.0 summit in San Francisco.
There are many stages of a person's life. And at this stage Yang, no matter his past accomplishments, how great, he is utterly visionless. It's sad. Icahn (sp) knew this and wanted change, but the other board members apparently rallied around Yang's lack of vision. Looks like Icahn is the visionary now.
I'll bet Balmer is all kinds of happy now. He can walk in and pick and choose what he wants or low ball'em, whatever he wants to do. Like Balmer remarked about the early meetings with IBM. Microsoft always had to BOGU (bend over and grease up), now it's Yahoo's turn.
Right now things are so messy that even at $15 ps, MS will not think of buying Y! They indicated once the buying-Y deal was over, that they have "moved on".
Dump search, go back to using the directory (which they can monetize), and which will provide relevant search results.
Dump 'partners', treat advertisers well, and go back to a simple bid system instead of trying to BE Google.
Anyone else keep their 'Yahoo!' screaming button they got a year or so back? I'm going to display mine next to my Atari stock certificates.
A combined, streamlined Y! MS is the only chance of creating a true competitor to Google. That is vitally important.
I think we're looking in the wrong place for an emerging competitor. I agree that some competition is essential (for all sorts of reasons), but both of these companies (Y! and MS) have already shown that they are simply unable to compete against Google. Lumping these idiots together isn't going to help, in my opinion.
No... I think we need to look to a start-up, much like Google was. Unfortunately, the length of time it will take for any start-up to make significant inroads to "competitor" status is quite long. Scariest of all... I can't even see anyone in that start-up phase that has what it takes.
Sorry it this is kind of out of place but what else can ya say about this turn of events. :)
I'm going to add my voice of support to Yang. He doesn't deserve the heavy criticism he's getting. He built a great thing at a young age. Some other BIG SHOTS with no vision blew a great thing. He was given the reigns at a devastating time and didn't have a fair chance to turn things around. He inherited a mess and had to spend time putting out fire after fire. It's easy to judge from your terminal, but he sounds like a guy who cared about the company and the people. A rare thing in this day and age. I remain a fan of Yahoo and Yang and feel sad that circumstances are tainting his name.
Hindsight makes everyone a genius.
Being a nice guy is one thing, driving your company into the ground single handly is another.
Microsoft needs the search element of Google and its patents. It doens't really need the rest.


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The old adage "the only constant is change" is arguably one of most poignant and truthful statements ever made. Most of us can agree we are fearful of what change means for us. There is a lot to be said about being comfortable and feeling safe. How often has change meant giving up that comfort and that security? Maybe too often for many of us.
Still, change will happen. There is no circumventing it or curtailing it; it truly is a constant. Time is the only real factor; how much time will pass before change occurs?
Well, as the setup above suggests, I am in the midst of change; however, for once this is change that I'm not frightened of because I'm one of the reasons the change is occurring. (Strange how it is more comforting to be the agent of change rather than effect of change.) Although I am enjoying this alteration, I have many whom I work with that are in a place that many of us find ourselves in the whims of change–wary, weary, and wry.
Educators have a bad track record of being adversaries of change. We love the comfort lecturing brings and the privileges of being in a profession that supplies a pension when many others no longer do. When anything new comes along that threatens this comfort, we become defensive and abrasive as a mirthless, contemptuous feline. (Sorry cat lovers.) My concentration today isn't on the embattled debate over performance pay, but rather the battle of changing curricula and "sudden" paradigm shifts. You see, as undergraduate students, and even more so as masters students, an educator is taught constructivist theory and Piaget's research into student-centered learning; however, after thirteen years of grade school programing, most educators, including college professors, teach in the lecture style still. See, you're bored already.
This weekend I will be sharing with any of you willing to read about a program I had the pleasure and privilege of piloting this year at my high school. The program is almost entirely constructivist in nature and changes perceptions of how students learn best. Needless to say, the program has been met with resistance from other educators. There appears to be an inherent threat involved in changing the status quo. I've been in countless meetings this year defending the program and allying any fears parents or colleagues have had about the program. Still, the fear of change remains. I am proud to be a part of something that could finally shift our education system into the 21st century, but in the meantime, there will be a need for comforting and defending.
Do not get me wrong. There is certainly a place for the traditional lecture class, but change is good when we are patient and willing to learn from the lessons our mistakes teach us. And that is precisely the paradigm we have to shift. The mindset of "no mistakes" has to change as uncomfortable as that may be for us. Folks, it is time to change the blueprint–
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|If you're struggling to find stylish bed linen items in Johannesburg, South Africa, do not waste your time anymore! Instead, check the offers provided by the Design Supply shop, located in Johannesburg, South Africa, and you will definitely be excited and amazed by its outstanding products, such as fine and exquisite cotton percales.
|Lovely Linen
|Lovely Linen - [Bed Linen]
|If you have decided that now it's the perfect time for you to purchase new bed linen products for you apartment in Cape Town, South Africa, do not hesitate to visit the Lovely Linen shop. This store offers luxury items such and 100% Egyptian cotton percales, coming in multiple colors and sizes.
|White Linen South Africa
|White Linen - [Bed Linen]
|One of the most recommended bed linen suppliers in South Africa is represented by the well-known White Linen shop. Once arrived here, you will be prompted with exhaustive ranges such as ladder lace, satin stich, pintuck, printed of embroidery solutions. Therefore, make sure to visit this shop as soon as possible!
|Ginger Cat Linen
|Ginger Cat Linen - [Bed Linen]
|If you are an embroidery enthusiastic, you might also want to purchase bed linen embroidery designs. If this is the case, you should definitely check the offers provided by the Ginger Cat Linen store, situated in South Africa. Once you'll get here, you will be amazed by the high quality products offered for sale at really affordable prices.
|Les Gia Exclusive Linen
|Les Gia Exclusive Linen - [Bed Linen]
|Les Gia store, located in Onrus, South Africa, comes with unique bed linen products, of a surprising quality. Besides being made by 100% cotton, all the percale items presents really dashing designs, and will definitely add a sparkle of glamour and originality to your own bedroom; therefore, do not hesitate to check all the offers provided by this particular shop.
|Linen Logon
|Linen Logon - [Bed Linen]
|Wondering which shop you should visit in South Africa in order to purchase professional bed linen products? There is nothing simpler! Just check the items provided by the Linen Logon store, and you'll be thrilled by the wide range of outstanding items as duvets, pillows, mattress protectors or Egyptian cotton percales.
|Turning Leaves Linen
|Turning Leaves Linen - [Bed Linen]
|Turning Leaves Linen is a top leader bed linen supplier in Montagu, South Africa, offering a limited range of unique hand-made items, such as coat hanger covers, lavender sachets and pillows, hand-quilted tea cozies and other fashionable products. Quickly visit this shop in order to purchase outstanding complete bed sets.
|Falucca Linen
|Falucca Linen - [Bed Linen]
|Wondering where you might get the top quality solutions concerning the bed linen products? The answer to your question is even simpler that you've imagined! All you need to actually do is to visit the Falucca Linen store, based in Cherie Watson, South Africa, and check the multitude of its surprising and attractive items.
|Good Night Linen
|Good Night Linen - [Bed Linen]
|If you have just redecorated your bedroom and the time has come for you to purchase new bed linen, you will be thrilled by the large variety of sets or separates provided by the Good Night Linen shop, situated in Gauteng, South Africa. This store comes with elegant and dashing pillowcases, fitted or flat sheets and duvet covers.
|Continental Linen
|Continental Linen - [Bed Linen]
|In order to purchase complete bed linen solutions, make sure to not miss the Continental Linen shop, located in Gauteng, South Africa. This store offers a large variety of pillowcases, duvet covers, and even finest Egyptian cotton percales. You will definitely be excited by the stylish designs of all items here.
|Bed Linen by Bed King
|Bed King South Africa - [Bed Linen]
|Bed King is one of the top leader bed linen suppliers in South Africa. In order to purchase fashionable products you can simply visit its multiple shops, situated in Limpopo, Gauteng, Western Cape, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, North West and Eastern Cape. You will definitely find here outstanding items.
|Linen Drawer
|Linen Drawer - [Bed Linen]
|If you would like to purchase cotton percale bed linen solutions, it is strongly advises that you would visit the Linen Drawer shop, based in cape Town, South Africa. You will be amaze to discover here a wide range of items, all made by superb 100% pure cotton, ensuring a high level of comfort.
|Horrockses Bed Linen
|Horrockses Bed Linen - [Bed Linen]
|In case you're looking for particular bed linen items, you should definitely check the offers provided y the Horrockses shop, a top quality linen manufacturer in South Africa. You can purchase from here different size items suitable for single or double beds, queen, king or even super king bed sizes.
|Fiona's Bed Linen
|Fiona's Bed Linen - [Bed Linen]
|Fiona's is the most prestigious bed linen supplier in South Africa. Its shop, situated in Randburg, offers a large variety of items coming in different sizes, shapes and combination of colors. Therefore, you'll be able to choose among fitted or flat sheets, pillows, comforters, night frills, mattress protectors and duvets.
|Chrysalis Lifestyle
|Chrysalis Lifestyle - [Bed Linen]
|Either you're looking to purchase luxury bed linen items or you just want to buy wedding bedroom basics, it is recommended to pay attention to the special offers provided by the Chrysalis Company. You can visit its multiple stores in distinct areas as Durban, Port Elizabeth or Johannesburg, South Africa.
|EHF Bed Linen
|EHF Bed Linen - [Bed Linen]
|If you are a fashion enthusiastic, you could express your creativity and preferences even when it's coming up to bed linen. Therefore, the Ehf shop, based in Randburg, South Africa can offer you cotton percales in a wide range of stylish and intimate colors, all just perfect for a reassuring bedroom.
|Volpes Bed Linen
|Volpes Bed Linen - [Bed Linen]
|Volpes is a professional bed linen provider located in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. This would be the perfect place for you to visit in case you are looking for luxury and outstanding bedroom basics. You will be even thrilled to observe a wide range of products, all elegant and comfortable too!


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What are you doing right now? Thinking, writing/typing, sitting, breathing, blinking….those are verbs. Those action words that get us up and moving.those helping words that motivate and encourage us to build with ourselves and our words.
Parts of speech are often left by the way side with ELL students because they are only learning in the United States for so long. But it's also an important task to take on with any student who is fairly fluent with their writing and understand basic grammar and punctuation rules. It's just good to know the difference between nouns and verbs. I usually don't express that every sentence needs a subject noun and verb because that's just beyond their reach at this point in their education. But knowing the difference between action words and people, places, things , and ideas are a terrific place to start adding to that learning curve and further develop their thinking.
After brainstorming various verbs together, students worked on reading through sentences and deciphering which words are verbs. Many times we found ourselves asking questions like "who is doing what?" or "what is happening here?" These questions helped the students to read closer as to what actions are actually taking place in each sentence they read. Students then got to write a sentence of their own being conscious of their use of verbs as they go. Verb usage was never an issue before, other than subject verb agreements–but that's an issue with most people learning a new language. It's all a part of the learning process.


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Hooters is an American restaurant chain that appears in the Season Fifteen episode, "Broadway Bro Down".
The restaurant has an oblong shape with a sloped grey roof with orange signs. It has an illuminated orange sign on the roof which says "Hooters", the two "O"s being an owl's eyes. There are also tables with umbrellas and chairs outside and the place is covered with black painted metal fences.
The place seems to be upholstered with beige colored walls and floor, wooden chairs, wooden tables, posters and sport ornaments.
- A parody of the restaurant, Raisins, has appeared in several episodes.
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Arzanà and the Squèro Casal ai Servi
7 November, 2014
Reading "The Gondola Maker" made me think of Arzanà
a special place, where some people work to restore and preserve the traditional Venetian boats, settled in what was once one of the most important family squero of gondola maker in Cannaregio area (it would not surprise me if the writer was thinking of this place when she wrote the book).
It is also possible to organize a visit but – it's written on the web site – there must be at least 15 visitors.
Here a very nice short video by National Geographic showing the Squero and Arzanà activities.


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Tiskita has a swimming pool, a small library, and other facilities. When you lounge by the swimming pool, birds, monkeys, sloths, and the resident iguanas are usually around.
The lodge is positioned centrally between the cabins. From the lodge, it is only a few minutes walk to the cabins, the rainforest, and the beach. The swimming pool is located directly by the lodge.
Dining Area & Bar
The lodge has an open air dining area with ceiling fans. The self-service bar is connected to the lodge and close to the swimming pool. There is no music at the lodge, the only sounds are the nearby ocean and the wildlife.
The kitchen staff prepare both traditional Costa Rican and western dishes. Vegetarian diets, or other special dietary requirements, are easily accommodated.
Coffee & Tea
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate milk, tropical fruit juice, and filtered water are available at the lodge throughout the day, free of charge.
Free Art Lesson
For art lovers, between January 10th and February 1st, there is one free art lesson included in any package of three or more days, by art teacher André van Melle.
Max 12 people. Every 2 or 3 nights after dinner.
In the dining area is a small library with a reading area and a small collection of natural history specimens.
Gift Shop
The lodge has a small gift shop with apparel, jewelry designed and made in Costa Rica, and crafts made by the Guaymí, the local indigenous population.
Games Area
In between the lodge and the self-service bar is a games area with a mahogany ping-pong table, a foosball table, and a chess table.
The lawn is perfect for lounging and wildlife viewing.
Swimming Pool
The swimming pool has a spectacular view of the rainforest. There are lounge chairs, and beach towels are available in the lodge.
Yoga Deck
Try yoga on Tiskita's yoga deck with a view to the Pacific Ocean.
Waterfall & Fresh Water Pools
A waterfall and fresh water pools are located nearby the lodge. The trails into Tiskita's private biological reserve and the organic orchard also start at the lodge.


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Interesting Facts and Fun Information About Best Friends Poodles
Did you know that poodles are hunting dogs, and have a naturally high intelligence?
Did you know that poodles, no matter which size, all conform to exacting standards by the American Kennel Club and the
Continental Kennel Club?
Poodles do not shed fur; they have a special, curly coat that can be groomed in many ways, both fancy and simply elegant.
Multi colored poodles are not recognized by the American Kennel Club, as are not the current 'designer' sized poodles.
Yet they remain very popular among pet owners, which is likely the largest group of poodle owners on the planet!
Poodles are famously called French Poodles, but the breed originated in Germany as a water /bird dog.
Poodles are known as the clowns of the dog world - anything for a good time! Tricks, obedience, companionship are
all hard wired into the poodle for centuries. When socialized well from the start, poodles are a great all around dog
for all ages. They adapt to their home life superbly, so they've been popular as companion dogs for ages.
Do you have a fun fact about poodles? Send us a message so we can include it here on our poodle fun facts page.
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We'll introduce you to your new pet poodle, and advise you in your choice of Pocket Poodle, Tea Cup or Tiny Toy poodle,
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We review only the finest quality training, care, and poodles for you and your family. We'll help you learn how to choose
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We'll help you adopt your new Best Friend Poodle, or to adopt two new Best Friend Poodles;).
This month, we have a special on our CD information series for Pocket Poodle and Tea Cup Poodle care and feeding, and some
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Attention Student Organizations With Booths!!
Please help us create a bold vision of school spirit for Homecoming Week by going all out in decorating your booth with this year's theme of "Paint the Town Red."
Sign up today by completing this form to help promote Fresno State's Homecoming Game for a chance to win money for your club. Let's help build Homecoming Spirit! Go Dogs!
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According to an analysis of the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, approximately 44 percent of American adults with pain or neurological conditions, compared to about 33 percent of people without those conditions, used complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) during the previous year. The analysis, published in the Journal of Neurology, also revealed that 51 percent of adults with these conditions did not talk to their health care provider about their CAM use.
Researchers examined common pain or neurological conditions: headaches, including migraines; memory loss; stroke; low-back pain spreading to the leg; seizures; and dementia. The most common CAM therapies used by people with these conditions were mind-body therapies (25 percent), such as deep breathing exercises, meditation, and yoga; biologically based therapies (21 percent), such as herbal therapies; manipulative and body-based therapies (19 percent), such as massage and chiropractic care; and alternative medical systems (4 percent).
Nearly 33 percent of respondents with pain or neurological conditions, compared to approximately 21 percent of respondents without those conditions, reported using CAM because of their health care provider's recommendation. In addition, respondents with pain or neurological conditions indicated that they used CAM because conventional treatment did not work (20 percent vs. 10 percent) and was too expensive (9 percent vs. 4 percent).
These data offer more insight into the use of CAM by people with pain or neurological conditions. The researchers noted that this analysis demonstrates the need for more robust studies on the efficacy of CAM therapies for people with these conditions.
Wells RE, Phillips RS, Schachter SC, et al.. Complementary and alternative medicine use among U.S. adults with common neurological conditions.. Journal of Neurology..;257:1822–1831..2010
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Six tips to get the most out of your health coverage
You might be unable to avoid out-of-pocket medical expenses, but there are still ways to spend less and get the care you need.
There can be many perks that come with a new job, but one tried and true perk that many employers offer — and is extremely valuable — is health insurance.
When you receive your healthcare benefits package, make sure you understand everything your company offers and what you will have to pay for out-of-pocket. Out-of-pocket healthcare expenses typically include deductibles, medication, and anything else that will not be reimbursed by the insurance company.
Here are six tips to get the most out of your health coverage, without spending too much of your own money.
1. If it's available, get generic medicine
The FDA requires generic medications have the same high quality, strength, purity and stability as brand-name medication. On average, the price of a generic medicine is 80 to 85% lower than the brand name product.
2. Use in-network doctors
In-network doctors are contracted with your insurance company to accept certain negotiated or discounted rates. Going out-of-network could mean higher coinsurance rates and deductibles, sometimes doubling the cost.
Go directly to your insurance company's website and search for your healthcare provider to see if they are in-network. If not, you may want to consider switching.
3. Take advantage of HSA and FSA accounts
A Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) are resources that help you set aside money for healthcare costs, such as deductibles or medication. Both accounts allow you to deposit pre-tax money into either account and use the account to pay for prescriptions, copays, and more. Your employer may even match your contribution to these accounts, netting you more dedicated dough for potential medical expenses.
4. Talk to medical providers about interest-free payment plans
If you have a huge medical bill to pay down, talk to your doctor's office about setting up an interest-free payment plan. If they offer it, these plans allow you to pay for healthcare bills over time without interest or penalties. Setting up a flexible payment agreement will also help you avoid missing payments, which will prevent the bill from being referred to a collections agency and affecting your credit score.
5. Know when to use urgent care vs. emergency room visits
If you have a true medical emergency, going to the ER could save your life. But while they can help care for any medical situation, it comes at a steep price. Going to an urgent care center, if your situation isn't life threatening, could cost you just a third of the amount of a trip to the ER.
6. Take advantage of free preventive benefits
Many companies offer perks that double as preventive care methods. On-site gyms, healthy lunch options, and free wellness services are all examples of how your job might encourage you to stay mindful of your health.
Taking advantage of these options and taking steps toward a healthier lifestyle may also save you money on health insurance premiums during open enrollment.


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Hello Spring!
We have had a wonderful spring, lots of snow, lots of rain, and FINALLY some nice
weather! Dan and I loaded up the RV and Marley and did a 2 1/2 week road trip to Florida and back.
It was delightfully fun. We avoided the freeways, and found ourselves traveling through small towns and seeing the most beautiful green scenery. It was so relaxing. We stopped for a week in Valdosta, Georgia
to visit with Dan's daughter, husband and our sweet grandkids.. which was so fun. We got to see Jillian
horseback riding and Seamus doing his karate. Then we headed to a beach with everyone and had a wonderful weekend camping near the ocean. Then we hugged and kissed everyone goodbye and
Dan and I and Marley headed south into the land of palm trees and retired people.. Florida. We stopped
to visit some distant cousins of Dan and enjoyed cooler than normal weather and saw so many great things.
Manatees, stingrays, a real live armadillo ( I have seen a zillion dead ones on the highways) and we ate and drank and laughed... it was just the best time. I loved spending quality time with Dan.. he is such a happy go lucky guy and and I am so grateful for that energy of happy that is his natural state. It was what attracted me to him in the first place. I am very blessed. And Marley was such a great dog.. all 100 pounds of him.
Thank goodness we have a big RV! I now understand why most RV folk have little dogs. But of course, we wouldn't trade Marley in for the world, but he is a big, adorable galoopa.
But, dang it, it was time to head west towards home and jobs and we almost made it but then hit a snowstorm so we stayed the last night of our vacation in a small mtn town and then headed over a pass with an elevation of over 11,000 feet early the next morning arriving home on Sunday.
We are back to our normal lives now, and enjoying some great spring weather. After I cleaned the deck last weekend, Willie our cat, promptly claimed the swing as his favorite napping spot... as you can see. We are now in the process of cleaning the yard and getting ready for summer.
The apple tree is in full bloom!
The cherry tree somehow managed to survive all the snow storms and we
have baby cherries and now keeping our fingers crossed that we don't get a frost.
No frost would mean we will have a bumper crop of cherries... always an iffy
thing with our mountain spring weather...but I am hopeful.
I am working fast and furious getting orders out and doing a show this weekend at the
Four Mile Bed and Breakfast.. the annual spring Whimsical Women of the West show Friday and Saturday.
And tomorrow I will be doing another art demo day at Confetti Designs.. a wonderful women's boutique here in town. Here I am doing the art demo last month. It was really fun.
They are doing a big window display today at Confetti with my art and when I go there tomorrow, I will take pictures of the window. I am going to be art painting the outdoor wooden bench! Taking a big tarp and lots of bright colors, and will have a blast painting outdoors. I love doing this kind of thing... and that's a big step out of my comfort zone, because the actual "doing" has always been a very personal thing for me.
Next month I will start doing two farmer markets a week.. whoopie.. there comes a busy summer. And I am starting two new exciting adventures..more about that another time.... It's never a dull moment around here!
artfully yours,


text: A Great Coffee Morning by Flavours May 25, 2016 Comments (0) Enjoyable Morning with a nice atmosphere. Smell of Cinnamon, Vanilla and Coffee, delicious Rock Cakes, nice Shortbread, naughty Portugies Custard Tarts and classic Cheese scones with smoked Salmon made and presented by Chef Des. What a great start to the day!


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Finding the causes of OCD
Research awardFellows Award programme
Funding period2013 - 2016
InstitutionUniversity of Pittsburgh
LocationUnited States of America
Dr Susanne Ahmari is investigating brain circuits involved in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
The project
Around 3% of people live with OCD, compulsively repeating activities to try and deal with the anxiety caused by obsessive thoughts and fears.
The effect can be debilitating, but half of people find that current treatments make little difference. So Susanne Ahmari is searching for answers that could help create more effective support.
Her focus is on exploring what happens in the brain to cause OCD. Specifically, she's investigating whether problems in the brain's circuits – the multiple networks that information in the brain travels along – could cause the symptoms of OCD.
The process
This project involves a new technique called optogenetics.
This enables researchers to isolate and study specific brain cells, by making cells sensitive to light then using targeted lights to switch those cells on and off. It's a technique that's really useful to watch how brain cells interact.
In previous research, Susanne found that repeated abnormal signals in one brain circuit in mice caused compulsive, repetitive behaviour. She's now taking this further – and testing how it could be possible to stop this behaviour by targeting part of this brain circuit.
The potential
The use of cutting-edge optogenetics sets this project apart. Until recently, it's not been possible to study individual brain circuits in this way to see if they could cause OCD.
Armed with this new technology, Susanne is aiming to push understanding of OCD forwards – and to contribute to treatments that give respite to more people with this draining condition.
Related research profiles
Modelling the brain to understand schizophrenia
Understanding traumatic memories and PTSD
The right treatment at the right time
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November 29, 2013
Awaken your body and mind's innate healing powers Develop healthier and more fulfilling relationships Learn to work constructively with your own emotions Stimulate your minds innate problem solving capabilities Develop new resources and capabilities Become clear about your life's purpose Develop your intuition by tapping into the innate intelligence that resides within your body and mind Our bodies communicate with us all the time. Many of us are so over stimulated and stressed out that we cannot hear what our bodies are saying. We age faster and suffer many health problems when we do not know how to listen to what our body is telling us. Discover the amazing wisdom that resides within your own body. Ben will show you how to develop your sensory awareness. Learn to truly listen to your body and care for its needs. Stimulate the mind's creative problem solving capabilities by learning to "digest" issues, emotions and stresses Many of us have never learned how to work with difficult issues and emotions. We tend to push these things down inside of ourselves. Undigested thoughts, issues, emotions and the stresses of daily life create a residue that accumulates within the tissues and organs of our bodies. That creates a great deal of additional stress upon our body and mind. These stresses can arrest our process of development, disconnect us from the divine creative intelligence of the universe and shut down our intuition. It also causes our bodies break down at a more rapid pace and that accelerates the aging process. Learn to use your body-mind's innate healing power to "digest and assimilate" your thoughts feelings, emotions, issues and life experiences. You will begin to release the stresses that are held within the body and to heal the painful emotions associated with anxiety, depression and emotionally traumatic experiences. You will also learn to go right to the source of the issues to bring about a resolution that allows you to really move forward in your life. Working with these practices helps to increase your intellectual and emotional range, improve memory, initiate new cycles of growth, awaken inner passions, spark creativity and deepen intuition. You will develop the strength and resilience that will make it easier for you to adapt to the demands that life places upon you. Discover the passion and power that resides within you Chinese Martial Arts Masters emphasize the development of a base of power known as the "dan tien". The stress of living in such a fast paced world can cause us to disconnect from our foundation. Undigested food, emotions and the stresses of daily life begin to accumulate within the abdomen. We may experience bloating and suffer from various digestive problems. Some of us begin to lose touch with our drive, passion, inspiration and the sense of knowing that reveals our true purpose as our instinctual base shuts down. You will learn to become fully present within your body, to develop greater personal power, and to awaken the inner passion and sense of knowing that will bring give you a greater sense of clarity about your life's purpose. Activate the healing intelligence that resides within the body and mind We all have a powerful healing intelligence that resides within our bodies and minds. This innate healing power helps to mend our bodies any time we suffer an illness or injury. Our innate healing powers are often compromised by the stress and toxins that accumulate within our bodies. Learn to activate the generative healing powers that reside within your own body and mind. Awaken the consciousness of the individual organs. Access and heal the emotions and core issues that are held within the body. These practices are very effective for healing digestive and respiratory disorders and a wide range of other health issues.
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Gene Bounds
Gene Bounds is the president of Bounds Associates. Bounds Associates provides advice, assistance, and training on business management, project/program management, acquisition management, and financial management. Mr. Bounds worked for Booz Allen Hamilton and Robbins-Gioia.
CHAOS Tuesday #67: is titled "Customer Councils". The first segment of this show Ellen Hancock provides a discussion on the merits and uses of Customer Councils. Ellen shows us how she used customer Councils at IBM Network Systems. Mrs. Hancock worked at IBM for almost 30 years rising to the level of president and general manager of IBM's Communication Products… Read more
CHAOS Tuesday #72: is titled "Servant Leadership". Servant leadership is defined as the skill of influencing people to work enthusiastically toward goals identified as being for the common good. Our guests on our first segment are Gene Bounds, president of Bounds Associates, Marilyn Smith, the CIO for George Mason University. Dan Horsey, a senior information technology executive. They will discuss with… Read more
CHAOS Tuesday #58: is titled "Trustworthy Vendors". We have two panels debating the issue of Trustworthy Vendors. On our first panel is my co-host Jim Crear. Our three guests are Michael Blanford, Bill Niemi, and Robert Cline. Our second panel is made up of Marilyn Smith, Dan Horsey and Gene Bounds. A trustworthy vendor is an organization that you can… Read more
Why Large Projects Fail Part 4
CHAOS Tuesday #41 is the fourth part of our series on why large projects fail. Our special guests are Marilyn Smith and Gene Bounds. Marilyn Smith is the CIO for George Mason University. Gene Bounds is the CEO of Bounds Associates. One of the major highlights of this show is the comments on the inspiring executive sponsor. How this type of executive… Read more


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Are pets or other animals allowed?
No pets of any kind are not allowed aboard the train. However, certified trained service dogs are permitted to accompany the person for whom they are trained to assist. A service dog is NOT a pet.
A service animal is defined as follows: It must be trained to perform a specific task for its owner to assist with his or her disability, e.g., a seeing eye dog. Emotional support or comfort dogs are NOT service animals and therefore will not be permitted on the train.


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Wow, its a dream come true for political observers in the country. Three formations in an eye-to-eye battle with huge political stakes is exactly what the pundits ordered. Whatever be the outcome of tomorrow's vote, India's political scene has taken a dramatic if not chaotic turn.
I have always advocated CPM staying away from Congress. That gives India an excellent set of options, nationalism (BJP), socialism (Congress) and communism to choose from. Third Fronts of the past were always suspect in the eyes of the voters because they were anchored by political pimps like V P Singh and Harkishen Singh Surjeet who neither had ideology nor long term ambitions to stay afloat.
But todays third front (I wish they name themselves as People's front or something instead of the stupid 'UNPA') is charioteered by the most ideologically honest and principled politician of our times, Prakash Karat. And in Mayavati, they have an ambitious leader who will keep them afloat atleast in the short term. Yes, this has all the markings of a hung Parliament after the next elections and political uncertainty. But what good has Political stability under Manmohan Singh done to us? Nothing.
At this point, I'm most worried about the BJP. It has some of the most irrational arm-chair strategists who come up with bizarre political tactics. These lazybodies apparently are now thinking of bailing out the Manmohan Singh govt so that the 'Mayamania' is stopped in its track and the polity can return to the bi-polar, NDA-UPA scenario. BJP should be wary of these impotent players who think TINA (There is no alternative) is the only mantra for success in the upcoming elections.
Advani should urge its party to stay the course in the next 36 hours and defeat this Manmohan Singh government. If the credit for pulling down goes to Karat-Mayavati duo, the merrier it is. BJP should create a situation where Congress and Communists are at each others throats. Only that'll insure BJP's long term political future.
And morons like Ajit Singh and Deve Gowda joining UNPA is welcome too. It'll help the party secure Jat votes in UP and keep the opposition divided in Karnataka respectively. And any gains by TDP can simply be counted as NDA's. So press that freaking red button and send the Sardar packing.


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The AN/AAR-47 is an electronic warfare system designed to protect aircraft against infrared-guided (IR) missile threats, laser-guided/laser-aided threats, and unguided munitions. Upon detection of the threat, the system will provide an audio and visual sector warning to the pilot. For IR missile threats, the system automatically initiates countermeasures by sending a command signal to the countermeasures dispensing set.
With a 15-year service life, our AN/AAR-47 system offers multi-threat warning in one fully integrated system, a low false alarm rate and high probability of a timely warning. It includes sensor pre-processing for improved performance in high-clutter environments. The system is in service on a wide variety of fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft.
AN/AAR-47 has proven performance and reliability in prolonged and demanding combat environments. It is installed on aircraft in: the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps (AH-1W/Z, UH-1N/Y, CH-53D/E, HH/SH/MH-60, P-3, C- 130, CH-46, V-22); the U.S. Air Force (C-5, C-141, C-17, MH-53J, HH-60G, C-130E/H/J, HC-130N/P, A-10, C-27J); and the U.S. Army (DHC-7, MH-47E, MH-60). Other aircraft that feature the system include the S-61/SH-3, AH-6/MD-530, C-12, AW-139, B212/214/412, DHC-8, HB-350, CN-235, BT-67 and C208.
Our system interfaces with with the radar signal-detecting set (AN/APR-39), countermeasures dispensing sets (AN/ALE-39, AN/ALE-40 or AN/ALE-47), multi-function display cockpits and the pilots intercom system. AN/AAR-47 is small and lightweight, with a computer processor that weighs about 16.25 lbs., a control indicator that is about 2 lbs. and optical sensor converters that come in at about 3.5 lbs. each.


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Brandon Routh was interviewed by Dave Asprey, founder of Bulletproof: Power Mind and Body. He commented:
"Being on a bulletproof diet, cleaning out my brain function has been really pretty groundbreaking for my work. I mean part of being an actor is memorization, and being also in the moment. You have to memorize and there are various ways you can go through the process when memorizing.
"I've tried a lot of them. One thing that I noticed is when I do my work and look at my lines and kind of dissect and find the emotional parts in the scene, I go through it a couple of times in the night before and in the morning and when I get to work often times over the last year I found that it just there, it's there and it's at my beck and call. I don't have force it.
"I find when I do try to force it, when I get worried, when I tense up right before they are going to say action, remember this line remember this line, then that's when I … Everything tenses up and I will stumble or I'll lose a line or I'll flux the way I'm speaking.
"When I just relax and just go, no I got it, because I do it comes out and also wonderful things happen with the body relaxes and improvisation all that, it just takes a little natural humanistic things, humanisms come out which is just that's what you want as an actor."
Here is a short audio excerpt from the interview on the Bulletproof site:
To hear the full podcast or read transcript, visit the site of Bulletproof: Power Mind and Body – click 'Read the blog' to find the podcast: "Brandon Routh: Hacking Hollywood & Avoiding Kryptonite – 162."
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Bulletproof: The State of High Performance
The Art Of Biohacking
In his Consciousness Engineering class "The Art Of Biohacking," Mindvalley CEO Vishen Lakhiani interviewed Dave Asprey [above], founder of Bulletproof.
Vishen commented: "So I was in the heart of Silicon Valley a couple of months ago. And I was on a tour of synthetic biology labs with a bunch of major investors.
"And these were some of the brightest men in the world. And they started talking about how they were hacking their coffee drinking. Rather than just drink a regular cup of coffee, they were actually drinking a unique type of coffee that they called Bulletproof Coffee.
"And they were saying that this particular type of coffee was really accelerating their productivity in the morning. It was helping them think more clearer. One was even saying that this coffee made him more intelligent. So I asked what is Bulletproof Coffee, and where did you hear about it? And he told me about a man called Dave Asprey.
"Dave is a Silicon Valley investor. He's an entrepreneur. He's a technologist. But Dave, in many circles, is known as one of the world's foremost biohackers.
"Biohacking is the idea of hacking your body and brain – the physical you – to optimize your performance. And Bulletproof Coffee is just one of the many new ideas Dave has given the world that people are raving about."
[In addition to supplements, you can find multiple podcasts and posts on the site, such as "Dr. Stephanie Seneff: Glyphosate Toxicity"; "Jia Jiang: Seeking Rejection, Overcoming Fear & Entrepreneurship"; "Emily Morse (Sex with Emily): Orgasms, Kegels & Sexology"; "Robert Mckee: Master the Art of Storytelling" – and many more.]
In her Fast Company article Bulletproof Coffee, The New Power Drink Of Silicon Valley, Courtney Rubin writes:
"Actress Shailene Woodley tweeted about it ("one of the greatest of human achievements"), Jimmy Fallon discussed it with Maya Rudolph on his show, and Silicon Valley execs such as Dan Scholnick, a partner at Trinity Ventures, are so addicted they travel with coffee-making equipment (whole beans, a grinder, an Aeropress, and a battery-operated milk frother), plus butter (Scholnick freezes it the night before) and the MCT oil."
"I've made Bulletproof coffee on a plane at 30,000 feet," Scholnick says, noting that a little tube of MCT oil is "under 3 ounces." Scholnick even invited Asprey to talk to the some 50 CEOs of Trinity's portfolio companies. "He's had the biggest impact on my life of anyone in the past five years," Scholnick says."
Rubin notes Dave Asprey is opening a Bulletproof coffee shop in Santa Monica, CA, and his book The Bulletproof Diet [available on his site] includes "weight-loss testimonials from Jeremy Piven (who had his coffee on the Entourage movie set made for him by Bulletproof team members) and Brandon Routh."
Visit the Bulletproof: The State of High Performance site for coffee kits and multiple performance supplements — and click 'Visit the blog' for posts and podcasts – including "Brandon Routh: Hacking Hollywood & Avoiding Kryptonite – 162."


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In order to understand todays blogpost slightly better, you need to apply two of the very basic cool-kids-indie-studio-club rules.
Rule #1: take life super seriously.
Rule #2: act professional, always.
Those two rules are the foundation of everything we do and why we do what we do so professionally.
Thankfully, most of the people who signed up to our beta or commented on our channels understood those two rules very well. So, we have decided to share some comments that fit our quirky humor.
- The music of Marc Bolan & T Rex can often be used to soothe a rash or hush a cranky child.
– Mothy
- Oh my George Foreman! That looks amazeballs! 😃😜😃
– skylined87
- Stop saying "awesome" already!
– Jonathan
- I am hungry to defile Justin Belieber by using a big f*cking cat gun!
– Markus
- I'm the worst online player between Scheibs and Nebraska.
– Martin
– Design by Adrian
- David Bowie is likely an alien.
– Matthew
And then there is one comment that captured my heart on our toucharcade thread:
- I still can't get over the fact, that these small indie studio's that consist of only 2/3 (very talented) people, can produce such amazing, high caliber and fun games. Bloodirony Games, Bloody Awesome 1st game! Looking forward to the release in July (also my birthday that month).
– new_ipodtouch5G_owner
If people keep signing up at this rate and leave comments like that, it's likely that we will update this post regularly.


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Body Wisdom Wheel
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Our bodies are constructed of the materials from the earth – minerals, vitamins, proteins, etc. Beginning with a single cell from our mother and a single cell from our father, we build our physical body from these materials received from our mother's body. Through these materials we begin our energy patterns. Each mineral, each vitamin, each protein used in that construction is held together by chemical bonds. These bonds and the atoms that compose them are the basis of the vibrations within us that are identified by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The identification of blockages in the flow of energy through the body is the function of diagnosis in TCM. The purpose of TCM is to relieve the blockages and restore health.
The blockages produce pain. Pain is defined as the stagnation of Blood and Energy. Energetically moving stagnation is accomplished in many ways – massaging the point of pain or around it, applying cold or heat, chiropractic, acupuncture, etc. When resonance is an active part of the process, we simply place the substance or a written statement some place on our bodies. The more accurately we identify the source or cause of the pain (and therefore the substance or statement to be used during the Energy Exercise) the more effective our process will be.
The Body Wisdom Wheel (BWW) is the guide to finding blockages in our own body. There are 12 separate energies identified on the rim of the wheel. These energies are the 12 basic or regular meridians of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). They include the major organs of western medicine (heart, large intestine, stomach, liver, gall bladder, lung, small intestine, spleen, urinary bladder, and kidney) and a couple of energies that are only identified in Chinese medicine (Pericardium and Triple Warmer). Although the Pericardium is an anatomically identified part of the body, the covering of the heart, in Chinese medicine it has a number of other functions that relate only to the flow of energy. More about this is explained as we learn the Body Wisdom Wheel.
The following Energy Exercise is designed to introduce us to the functions and vibrations of the regular energies of our bodies. The Body Wisdom Wheel teaches us about listening. We begin by going within – into our hearts- to listen to the drumbeat which connects us to the Earth. This rhythm, the first sound we hear in the womb, from our mother's heartbeat. In us as in her, it is a reflection of the heartbeat of the Earthmother.
- Step 1. One of the simplest and strongest connections we have with Motherearth is through stones. According to the Seneca, stones are the Keepers of the Secrets of the Ages. Simply put, they were here first and they remember!
To tap into this wisdom, place a stone of your choice in the palm of your left hand. Place your right hand over it and clasp your hands lightly together with the stone between them. Close your eyes and listen to your heart beat. This brings you into resonance with the earth energy.
- Step 2. When you feel calm, write "Heart, Insight, Understanding, neurons and electrolytes" on a small piece of paper and rest it on your abdomen, just below your breast bone.
While the Seneca and the Chinese place the functions of thinking and emotions in the heart, western science tells us that there are cells in our brains, called neurons, that are responsible for the functioning of our organs and the movements of our bodies.
Neurons exchange information within the neuron community and between neurons and other cells by electrically charged transmitters, called neuro-transmitters. To function at their best, neurons need electrolytes to pass on the messages through the neuro-transmitters. In our first look at the Body Wisdom Wheel we will bring each meridian into alignment with our electrolytes so they can come into resonance. This brings us into resonance within our bodies.
Combining these two approaches in Steps 1 and 2, yields strong connections within our bodies and between our bodies and our environment.
- Step 3. Read the Heart information and contemplate it for about 20 minutes. This can be done sitting or lying down. Many people find it easy to do it in bed before falling asleep or in the morning before rising. Some find it helpful to do it when they wake in the middle of the night. The rhythm of the beat of our hearts in resonance with the stone and the meridian energy is restful and people often fall right back to sleep.
This Energy Exercise can be done at any time but to fully experience each stepping stone, it is best to do only one per day. Sometimes it may take a day or two longer. There is no rush. The purpose is resonance not speed. When you are ready to move on, the wheel moves clockwise so the next stepping stone is Large Intestine – elimination at 5 o'clock.
The 12 meridians form the Stepping Stones of the BWW. The story here begins at birth with the Heart which is located in the 4 o'clock position on the BWW. It then continues clockwise with the Large Intestine.
- Heart (Ht, Insight/Understanding): The Heart receives the Shen with the first breath. The Shen has been actively creating the body and now for the first time it enters its new home. Our body is the home of our spirit and the heart is its principle residence though it moves throughout the body in the actions of the 5 Substances.
- Large Intestine (LI, Elimination): The Large Intestine is the main organ of elimination. The Shen brings with it a new source of yang energy. As this energy is absorbed by the body's energy system, it needs a strong outlet. This outlet is the balance of its energy force, the yin, or the solid waste products of our metabolism.
- Stomach (St, Accumulation): The Stomach is the holding vessel for the food we eat until the Spleen can remove the essential energy from the food before passing it on to the Small Intestine and thus to the Large Intestine to be eliminated. During it's sojourn in the Stomach, the food is rotting and ripening to prepare the way for the Spleen energy.
- Liver (Liv, Planning): With the setting up of the basic movement of energy through the body (housing the Shen, elimination and accumulation), the Liver begins to plan what this particular body needs to learn. It begins with the past, not it's own which hasn't been around very long but the past of its two main components: mom and dad. How exactly should these two major energies balance in this body so it can fulfill its mission? The Liver has a plan! The Liver oversees the digestion of certain types of food, namely fats. The Liver decides where these fats should be stored in the body until they are needed. The function of fats in our energy systems is part of the story of our metabolism.
- Gall Bladder (GB, Decision Making): Just as the Liver has a plan, the Gall Bladder is responsible for the timing of the plan. The Gall Bladder stores the bile, one of the 5 Jueyin (Body Fluids). It chooses when to release the bile into the digestion system to digest the fat according to the Liver's plan.
- Lung (Lu, Rhythmic Order): The Lung is responsible for ordering the rhythms of all the parts of the body. As we breath, the pattern of the inhalation and exhalation guides all other rhythms in the body. When this underlying pattern changes, we react with fear. These are the scary changes because they are so fundamental.
- Small Intestine (SI, Trust/Sorting): In order to help ourselves make these fundamental changes, we have the energy of the Small Intestine. This is where we sort through all the food we have eaten and stored in the Stomach to find each nugget of nutrition available. Likewise, as each new observation, thought or idea comes to us, we sort through it to find the essence of truth hidden within it.
- Pericardium (P, Protector): Through the sorting process our energies determine our foundation. If we eat healthy food our foundation will be strong. If we eat unhealthy food our foundation will be like sand.
- Spleen (Sp, Centering/Distribution): As mentioned under Stomach, the Spleen is responsible for the distribution of the Qi from our food. Do we need more Qi in our legs because we are running up and down stairs all day or do we need more in our brains because we are sitting in front of our computer?
- Urinary Bladder (UB, Adaptability): When our energy is sufficient, we are more adaptable. Our energy flow is strong because it is able to flow smoothly and easily throughout our bodies. This is a true Supply and Demand system and the Urinary Bladder is in charge of the balance.
- Kidney (K, Will): With a sufficient foundation the Kidneys don't need to resort to countermanding the Spleen's objectives to fulfill the energy needs of the body. It has the ability to fulfill its combined functions of assisting with breathing (Kidney energy draws the Lung Qi down as we breath in) and also regulating the functions of digestion and elimination with the Heart.
- Triple Warmer (TW, Harmony): The Triple Warmer does not have a corresponding organ in the western medical sense. It is a combination of respiration, digestion and elimination (three burners that warm the body). It is located on the BWW between the Kidneys and the Heart and it serves as the communication link between the Kidneys and the Heart.
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MC Lyte first gained noteriety as a hip hop artist back in the 80s and 90s delivering hit tunes such as "Ruffneck" and "I Am The Lyte." Since then, MC Lyte has gone on to coach Shar Jackson ("Moesha") to a win over Kendra Wilkinson ("The Girls Next Door") on MTV's "Celebrity Rap Superstar," played Kai on hit tv show "Half & Half," and you'll even find some of her valuables in the Smithsonian Museum. Born in Queens and raised in Brooklyn, New York, MC Lyte has been a trailblazer for women in hip hop being the first female rapper to achieve a gold selling album. Additionally, MC Lyte has always been outspoken about the need to for more positive female images.
Currently, MC Lyte has a single out called "Rockin' With The Best" that you can download by clicking the link below:
No rest for this lady on the go with her current projects that include hosting a new BET television series called "Hollywood Treatment," serving as the spokeswoman for Kentucky Fried Chicken and AT&T, and undertaking the position of Executive Vice President and featured artist (new album in the works) for DuBose Music Group.
Ife B.: Tell me about your new TV show on BET call "Hollywood Treatment."
MC Lyte: The show is basically about giving back...and each episode goes into a specific area along with a different celebrity...Mary J. Blige and her foundation which is SAWN did the first episode where they were able to change this girl's life. You know I can't really speak too much on the episode because they told us to kind of be hush about it but ya, I'm excited not only to be a part of the show but what the show is actually going to do for people, and I am still in touch with the young lady that was a part of that show and her life is still impacted from it which is exactly what we intended to do.
Ife B.: When does the show begin?
MC Lyte: To my knowledge, I think it's top of the year.
Ife B.: In early 2010?
MC Lyte: Yes.
Ife B.: I also read that you have a radio show, right?
MC Lyte: Yes, it's called 'Cafe Mocha' and it's, uh, I don't know how much I can divulge. We are looking to be in about 20 to 30 markets to start. It hasn't even hit the scene yet. That deal just finished, and I think it might be Fall.
Below are some questions from fans on Twitter and Facebook.
AR Bennu from Facebook: What's your perspective on MC battles over the years for example Antoinette?
MC Lyte: Well, let me just say thank you for the question. BK representin' all day! (laughs) I think that any female MC battle that existed was sort of fueled and perpetuated by men. I know that my battle definitely with Antoinette was because she sideways dissed Audio Two and Audio Two felt like they shouldn't diss her because they were guys and even at that point there was some chivalry or some sort of respect that existed between males and females in hip hop...With [Lil] Kim and Foxxy [Brown], I mean literally both of them did time for a shooting that happened between guys. So I just think that the stronger that we become within ourselves, we're able to love our sisters and not feel as though we have to be in competition with them.
Carla from Twitter and Reena from Facebook: What are your thoughts about the portrayal of women in rap videos?
MC Lyte: This has been a topic of conversation for years now. What's going to be done different about it?...It has to be someone's responsibility and I think the problem is that we're not all claiming the responsibility...Radio fuels the video and the video fuels the radio so if radio programmers say 'Well we're not going to play that song because the images that are attached to with it are totally derogatory' and the listeners of the radio station could say 'Well, we're not going to listen when that comes on.' [There are] so many areas where someone can use their power, but in fact I think most people feel like they are powerless.
Zonia from Facebook: What are your thoughts about there being no popular female rappers out there right now?
MC Lyte: I do feel as though there are many, many female emcees. They're just all over the place and they may not be on the front line as it relates to radio play or video play but they're on the internet and they're on there strong...It's just is media really wanting to capture it?
Sande from Twitter: What happened to talented non-super sexual women in rap?
MC Lyte: I think we crossed a point somewhere in hip hop where it wasn't about originality. It wasn't about each record label having at least one, two, three female emcees to represent their labels...Elektra, she was one of the first people to have a roster of female emcees. She had myself. She had Yo-Yo...and I think we've long left those times where the powers that be respect the spectrum of perspective from everyone in hip hop. I think Chuck D says it best, 'Hip hop ain't too cool without female emcees.'
Thanks to everyone who offered questions online. Make sure to follow me on Twitter (@KicksLikeAGirl), Facebook, or by email if you would like to engage in more discussion or get an early heads up in order to submit questions for future interviews.
Connect with MC Lyte...
Myspace- www.myspace.com/mclyte
Twitter- twitter.com/mclyte
Facebook- www.facebook.com/mclyte
IMEEM- www.imeem.com/mclyte
Watch the video below from Hip Hop Official News about MC Lyte's own Shaitel Boutique in Studio City, California.
This video is from about 2 years ago but still interesting to listen to MC Lyte speak about her dear friend Mary J. Blige as well as offer some inspiration.
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There is so much to learn and understand when it comes to the Bible. If there wasn't then there wouldn't be so many differing opinions, Bible translations, and denominations and so on. I know for me I just had to know. I wanted to learn all I could so I could be all I knew God wanted me to be. I checked books out of the library and bought books every chance I could because I was a man on a mission. I had grown up like so many others with some vague idea about who God is and what he expected of me but now I was determined to find out for sure.
For the first few years after being born again I delved into apologetics. Biblical apologetics aims to present a rational basis for the Christian faith, defending faith against objections. The topic of apologetics tends to fuel theological debates. Nevertheless, I wanted to have some sort of rational answers when asked why I believed the Bible. I'm not going to say I can answer every objection brought up by skeptics but I will say I am surer of the reliability of the scriptures since doing the study.
I've said all of this to get to my point today. I started reading Paul's first letter to Timothy this morning and found some pretty sound advice within the first five verses. Paul of course, is writing to Timothy, whom he calls his son in the faith, who happens to be a young pastor. He urges Timothy to "instruct certain men not to teach strange doctrines, nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the administration of God which is by faith." There is no end to a discussion based on speculations and it tends to always be a faith drainer rather than a faith builder.
The next bit of advice for young Timothy I think I'll adopt for myself. Paul told him "The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." You see you don't have to have all the answers in order to love someone and have a clear conscience. Endless discussions based on theory, tradition or some scientists' logic is not the way to build a sincere faith either.
This reminds me of Paul's fantastic "Love chapter" found in 1 Corinthians 13. He shared how speaking in tongues, the gift of prophecy, having knowledge, giving everything to the poor etc. will eventually go away but faith, hope and love will abide forever.
In conclusion, let me say I strongly push for people to study and dig deep into the things of God. I love it when someone has questions and is sincere in wanting to understand more about the Bible and God. When you boil it all down and it all settles in the end it is love, a pure conscience and sincere faith that is going to count. Studying the Bible is not about winning a theological argument. If our study isn't building others up in love and faith we may want to rethink our priorities. I'm sure thankful Paul wrote this letter to a young preacher so many years ago.
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